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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-03-05
Miner nnnrs 200 Feet in the Air.

A workman had perilious expert
ence when repairing the cage in the
Schuylkill shaft, near Ashland, Pa, the
other night. Lewis Huntsinger was at
work in the cage when the bottom
dropped out of it. Huntsinger threw
out his arms and grasped a prop,
clinging to it until he was rescued by
other workmen. He was thus suspend.
ed in the shaft, which is 500 feet deep.
A slip of the hand meant horrible
doom, but he only hung thus for few
minutes.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-03-05

times a bunch Of heavy plumes or a
head Of beast, with huge jeweled
eyes, ornaments the top, together with
the inevitable lace. Ribbon is used to
a greater extent than are the heavy
muff chains worn last winter. They
seem little bit overwhelming with
their glitter. Velvet ribbons are used
to harmonic with the gown, and are
ornamented by two full bows at either
side.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-03-05
College. Rred Women.

1t ia a somewhat remarkable fact that
out Of the upward Of 1000 women OF
this country who are physicians, not
more than 200 have a college training,
according to President Thwing Of the
Western Reserve University. OF the
1895 women preachers and 2OS women
lawyers in the country but few are col
lege bred. Even more surprising is the
fact that the colleges have contributed
very few of the literary women of the
country. Most of the women's college
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-03-05

as close upon one another aa.they car
BIO put, each sewed onto single broad
ribbon for basis The coarse foot.
In" In black is used to great extent,
and is often edged with tan colored OF
yellow lace edglng, or, as 10 sometimes
seen, n row Of fine silver or gold cord
run through the open meshes at tha
edge The butterfly" collars, now SO
popular, are found to be 80 wonder
fully becoming, and very easily made,
at as little expense as one likes. Vel-
vet Is the material commonly used in
black, which Is far and always the most
popular color to match tho costume
After tho velvet has been cut correct-
ly by means Of good pattern, a sheet
of wadding must be placed in q thin
layer between the outside and the
quilted satin lining to give body and
warmth, as we'll as stiffness to tho
collar, The edging may be of fur OF
any sort wished, or a thick band Of
ostrich feathers, with the same edg-
ing as the, collar, This last mode OF
decoration is by far more elegant than
any sort Of fur, and is especially adapt
ed to q collar of black velvet, Many
women have successfully cut over their
fashioned fur capes into this sort OF
collar, but fur is difficult to manage
and is best left to an expert.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-03-05
FOR WOMAN ANDHOME
INTERESTING READING FOR
DANES AND DAMSELS.
Tho Tendency Toward Polcrlnea in Fur
InoreRsos--No End of Mock Frins-Ad-
vloo to Young Girls - ColIoge-Bred
Women-NOtes,

8 the season adj
vances the ten
dency toward peler-
ines in fur In
creases. The first
hint Of this style
was given in the
butterfly collarettes
worn now so uni
versally. These col
larettes have shown
an unwnrranted
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-03-05

check for the full amount. some money
lender had worked to w.ndward of the
old gentleman and the latter is after
his scalp with vengeance.
All this is but a small chapter in the
career of Claus Spreckles. He is worth
to-day anywhere from $20,OOO,0OO to
$50, 100000, and perhaps more. And he
has accomplished all this in the face Of
many handicaps. His education, to be-
gin with. amounted to nothing. His
English Is broken and heavily favored
with the accent OF lhe fatherland. But
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-03-05
SPRECKLES'TROUBLES
THE SUGAR KING is AT WAR
WITH HIS SONS.
He Gave Adolph and Rudolph 100000
Apiece and That Act Has Caused All
the Trouble - Romance Of a Million
Hire's Life.
New York Letter.

HERE Is an unique
war going on in the
home of Claus
Spreckles, the sugar
king of this con-
tinent. The old
man, who landed
in New York more
than half a century
ago with wooden
shoes on his feet
and SO In his pocket
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-03-05
rorrihle Ohio Accident.

A two-years-old daughter of A. Ber-
tona, living near Ashtabula, o., fell
against red hot stove and was burned
to death. The mother was so wrought
up over the scene that she gave pre-
mature birth to baby, and so could not
help the child. The father was away at
the time.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-03-05

70 appear in public las the new woman"
with any popularity.
Mr.. Aston has several children; one
is a daughter soon to make her debut
IN society. Both bride-to-be and groom
have been bereaved about a twelve
month, and the,r engagement there
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-03-05

Is received with profound amazement,
and even in the Queens circle there Is
much surprise manifested. 1t was not
supposed that Lady Churchill would
relinquish her title for a marriage to
commoner nor was it held possible
that Mr.. Aston, whose tastes are so
pronouncedly British, could wed an
American and one so loyal to her coun-
try as Lady Churchill.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-03-05

Paul Schwartz Of Midland, Mich, re-
PORTS witnessing a recent fight between
a proud American eagle and two owls,
in which the owls lick ID
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-03-05

Aimsy to allow of machine stitching.
All the thin, soft black silks are en-
ployed, very often with pinked edges.
There is no rule as to the'number Of
frills, simply pile on all you can pos
sibly get on the framework OF the col
lar, and get them as closely together
as possible, SO they will fare out mad
~ when worn. The broadcast sash rib
bons are used for these ruches, ar
ranged in sets and quadruple box plaits
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-03-05
CUPID KEEPS BUSY.
COMING NUPTlALS OF ASToR
AND LADY CHURCHILL.
Tho Contracting Parties Are 10th Do
generate Americans who Purchased
Recognition In England with Wealth
Acquired In America.

IRECTLY UPON
the Whispered ru-
NOR Of Lady Ran
dolph Chdrchill's
engagement comes
the word that Her
Ladyship will be
married soon, and
that the prepare
tions for the we'd
ding are all but
made. The news
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-23
A KNIFE IN HER BREAST.
LAURA cTsPARD MAY DIE A. THE
RESULT OF A STAB.

The Array the Result Of a Dispute
over lIoney-ROsa PIatt the A.
saiIant-she Escaped After the
stabbinE and Has 80 Far Evaded
the POIIce-The Assault Committed
at Jones and West boundary
streets.
An ARRAY occurred shortly after y
O'Clock this morning in the heart Of Frog
town. which promised az an early hour 10
terminate fatally for one OF the principals
at least. and may result IN the other being
severely dealt With by the court.
II took place about the junction Of Jones
and West Boundary street. where five
or six negro women gathered at that not
unusual hour IN that quarter. and before
they had finished their quarrel. one Of
them drew a knife from her pocket and
stabbed the other In the left breast, In
f.cting a long and ugly wound from which
the blood flowed freely.
Laura Cuspard was the victim and Rosa
Plat the assailsnt. With them al the time
were Rachael Cohen, Ada Lawson and
Florence Middleton. and later Carrie Riv-
ers, who saw the latter part Of the diff
Guilty and the cutting. Rachael Cohen and
Laura Cuspard was discussing a financial
transaction between them and the Ian
guage used was not altogether choice. The
Cuspard woman piled up a few choice
Frogtown epthets and she was not partic-
ular as to whom she included in the list
OF those against whom her curses were
directed, taking in large section Of the
population OF that section.
When the war OF words became pretty
warm the Plat woman took up Rachel
Cohen's part, but words had played out,
and she used her knife instead. Draw
Ing 1t from her pocket. she jumped for
the Cuspard woman and cut an ugly cash
In her left breast. She then ran OF and
made her escape. The Cuspard woman
was taken to her home, No. "A Guerard
street lane. more dead than alive. She
was bleeding freely. and It looked as
though she had small chances for life. A
physician was sent for, but up to 2
o'clock had not arrived. Rachel Cohen.
Ada Lawson and Florence Middleton were
arrested and sent to the barracks, but
the Platt woman was not caught.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-23
IMPROVING MIcKvA ISRAEL.
The Temple Being RedecOrated-To
he ReOpened Sept. 4.

he ReOpened Sept. 4.
Some extensive changes are now being
made in the Temple AIickva Israel, and
Friday, Sept 4, It will be reopened to
the congregation.
For the last three weeks the interior
has been undergoing Improvements and
renovations. Mr.. J. G. Butler has the
work in charge. and expects to complete
it by Sept. l.
The floor will be handsomely carpeted.
the seats fitted with cushions, and the
windows artisticaly decorated. The fres-
Going, already well advanced, is In soft
colOrs and shows to advantage in the al
coves of the building. Electric lights have
been put In and by their arrangement
upon the large columns will produce a
fine effect.
The temples exterior will remain as II
Is, with the exception OF the windows,
which VIII be repainted. These repairs will
additions to the synagogue are the result
OF the admirable efforts OF the Temple
Guild, an organization formed exclusively
OF the ladies of the congregation. Mrs
|. L. Mendes is president of the society.
Mrs. Lawrence Lippman Is vice president,
and Mrs. Fanny Joseph treasurer. Mrs.
Jacob Lippman and Miss DeCastro COM
pose the general committee.
The guild was organized for the purpose
or raising funds for the improvements
Of eleven months has been slngularly sue
ceSsful, netting over $1,000. The Lit
tie Tycoon, presented some time ago
with so much talent alone raised $500 of
the amount, the balance having been Sc
cured by the presentation of minor en-
tertainments.
The ladies of the guild apart from the
admiration compelled by their signal sue
cess in raising the necessary money for
the repairs to the synagogue, merit ad-
ditional praise for the display of taste
shown in the decoration. The selection
of the materials and the style of the inn
provements also were left with the la
dies of the general committee
Rev. l. p. Mendes, now on his way to
New York. will return to the city for the
opening, in the meantime visiting rela-
tives in Atlantic City, Newport and Mon
treal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-23
Queer Wills
From Chambers Journal.

A Russian who died in Odessa last van
lett 100000 roubles to his four nieces b,,t
demanded that, previous to receiving rbe
money, they should work for fiftee1
months either as cham berma!ds. v9sber-
women or farm servants; this In his onir1-
ION being a salutary discipline likely r.
chasten any foolish pride they might he
tempted to foster in their minds
A Sussex publican took an odd re1anoa
on nagging wife, whose sharD tonoS3o
had given him many a bad ollertat ~
an hour while he lived. on his death sbe
found that to receive any benefit froy,, ~
VIII she must walk barefooted to t 'i'e
market-place each time the anniversar,e Of
his death repeated itself HOLDING n - -
die in her hand, she was there t6 80 :
paper confessing her unseemlv behavior
10 her husband during his life. and stst
ing that had her tongue been shorter re-
husbands days would in all proba biiit-,
have been longer. By refusing to coTnri33.
with these terms she had 10 be sotissoSS
with f2O year ito keep her off the ma
ish." Par
The restrictions imposed on widows ana
other iega teees with regard to mafriroorC,
are often arbitrary, and sometimes small,
OF cruelty. A husband in one case raDort(19
recently left his widow an annual fncor1e
OF tLOO0 which was to be reduced III fSa0
In the event of the lady marrying apain
Another reduction OF 900 was to he Toedr
on the birth OF the first child Of the So
ond marriage, and every additional obiId
was 10 involve the further loss of eiOo =
year. law q
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-23
MAY BE a CONSOLIDATION.
A Minority BondhOIdcr On the EIec-
tric Railroad Situation.

The minority bondholders Of the Elec-
trlc Railway Company % Savannah. who
represent and control about $4,000 OF the
issue o. $4,000. have not decided just
yet what they VIII DO TO protect them
selves. They say they viii not 80 into
another reorganization plan. and they
think that the majority have some plan
OF reorganization or for combination With
other lines on foot
one OF them said yesterday he was salts
fed that the majority bondholders. which
include good many Savannah bonfhold-
ers. as well as those In Nashville, had
some deal on foot with Parsons. looking
90 a combination OF the Electric Railway
COmpauy's properties with those OF the
City and Suburban and Coast line rail-
roads. He thought this was the only logi-
cal conclusion Of the matter. as recent
operations have proven almost conclus-
lively that the two properties cannot DO
successfully operated when they are con-
tinually at war one with the other. The
proper solution OF the street railroad
all the lines under one management, and
the economical operation OF the whole as
one property.
At the same time. he said, the minority
bondhOldcrs would endeaV0r TO protect
themselves So far as they know now
the only thing they can DO is 10 he rep
resented at the sale. and see that the
property IS not sold at too low a figure.
The majority bondhol1crs control about
500 90 OF the issue. or perhaps a little
more. counting those now IN the posses
sion Of the OElethorpe Savings and Trust
are scattered around, and may join In
with the minority.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-23
THOMAS F. DONXELLY DEAD.
His Demise After Long Illness.
His Funeral This Afternoon.

HIS Demise After a Long Illness.
His Funeral This Afternoon.
The friends OF Mr.. Thomas F. Donneily
Will be panied to learn of his death, which
occurred at his late residence, No. 291s
East Broad street. at IL o'clock last
night.
He had been sick about six weeks. Sew
eral weeks ago he went to Ashevllle. in
the hope OF regaining his health. The
trip did not prove beneficial, and after his
return home he gradually grew worse and
his death was not altogether unexpected.
Mr.. Donnelly was Is years of age. lie
was born in this city and had lived hers
all his life. His many sterling traits OF
character and pleasant and sociable ma
ture made friends of all of his acquaint-
ances. He was for q long time in the en-
ploy of the Central railroad, until he en-
gagged IN business for himself, about a
year ago. He was financial secretary Of
Division No. I, Ancient Order OF Hibern-
dans, and was past chancellor of Forest
City Lodge No. /, Knights of Pythas
He leaves wife and two children, who
have the sympathy of a wide circle OF
friends in their bereavement His fun
eral Will take place from his late resi-
dence at 3 o'clock this afternoon. The
interment will be in the Cathedral Gene
terry.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-23
WON'T AFFECT SAVANNAH.
The NJ. and VI. IT. Co.'s Reductions
Apply Only TO Interior Points.

The VI. and VI. II. Co.'s Reductions
Apply Only TO Interior Points.
Mr.. J. J. Carolan, agent Of the Mer-
chants and Miners Transportation Com
pany here, has not yet received official
notice that his line has met the reductions
on eastern business to interior points in
the south, made by the Seaboard Air Line
railroad. The fact that this line had de-
eided to meet the reductions was reported
in yesterdays dispatches to the Morning
News, and notice of It will no doubt be
forthcoming shortly. AS already stated,
however, these reductions will not affect
Savannah. The reductions on freight and
passenger traffic. made by the Seaboard,
are to interior points in the south, and
principally affect competitive points
The business handled by the Merchants
and Miners Transportation Company on
the reduced rates. therefore, would go
through Savannah and to the interior. If
the fight becomes more serious and ex-
tended, however, Savannah may be affect
ed along with many other points in the
south, which are not now touched by the
rate war
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-23
TO KEEP OFF THE DRAYs.
The Police Enforcing the Bull Street
Driving Ordinance.

The police are having a busy time of
it with the drivers OF drays and wagons
on Bull street.
Eleven cases of violation of the ordi-
nance prohibiting driving on the street
with any other than pleasure vehicles
were on the docket yesterday morning
and dozen or so more were entered dur
ing the day. All OF them will be heard
tomorrow morning.
The mayor is determined to enforce the
ordinance, which has been in a measure
indinerentiy observed ever since It became
a law. All of the cases so far before
the recorder have been disposed of by
the imposition Of a 81 fine. If the present
move does not secure a fuller observance
of the ordinance, which was framed for
the protection Of the asphalt paving and
the preservation OF the street as a pleas
ure thorOughfare, the fun penalty pro-
Vided by ordinance will be imposed
The police have been instructed to en-
ter cases against the owners of vehicles
which are used in violation of the orii-
nance. when they are known, instead of
arresting the driver. causing an unneces-
sary Interference, at times. with business.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-23
PURsrEp nY ROBBERS.
The HaIluefnation Of a Young Pole
Who Has Disappeared.


Mr. -. Cohen Of River and Mcclure
streets IS anxious 10 know OF the where
abOuts Of Mos Comesh. young Pole,
who ran away from his house about two
weeks ago, and nothing has been heard o.
him since.
The young man was demented and act
Ell very strangely. He arrived IN the city
about fifteen days ago. barefooted and
ragged and was arrested for vagrancy. He
was he'd at the barracks for one night,
but as he had about go on his person he
was allowed TO 20 a. liberty and pay his
way. A negro directed him 10 1Ir. COhen's
store He refused 70 oountenance the man
at first. but after hearing his story he
took him in.
The story told by Comesh was that he
had been peddling through North Caro-
Ina, and had worked down into South
Carolina as far as Charleston. where he
replenished his stock and started out
again He stopped al negro house some
where between Charleston and Savannah,
ana was robbed OF all Of his merchandise
anu pursued by negroes with pistols. In
MS fright he threw away his shoes and
ran Tor his life. When he wandered into
eaEannah no was in a very nervous con-
nltlon and frequently had spells, in which
az llliabllitu the r0ulF-T5 were atLer MIN.
MI Cohen learned that Moses had a
brother IN New York and he wrote to him
10 look for the young man on the steam
er from savannah. He went 10 the Ocean
steamship Company's office 10 engage a
passage for him and explained that he
must nave some one 10 watch the young
man during the passage. The steamship
company refused 10 sell a ticket as they
had no accommodations for unattended
ilnatlcs- When Mr. Cohen returned home
MS wife explained that Comesh had had
another attack and had been raving. She
mao engaged two negroes TO carry him up
STAIRS Comesh threw a roll OF money
ABOUT forty dollars on the floor and ran
up stairs to get away from the imaginary
ROBBERS. He slipped out OF the house soon
afterwards and has not been heard OF
since
Mr.. Cohen has $f4 belonging to the un-
fortunate peddler and he IS anxious to
know what become OF him. Comesh's
brQiher In New York has written TO Mr..
cohen stating that he was disappointed
IN not meeting his brother on the steam
er a. New York as he had been notified
TO DO. Comesh IS a young man Of slight
build' about q years old. The clothes he
wore were in dilapdated condition.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-23
MRS. MARY ELLIOTT DEAD.
Four Score and Three Her Allotted
Years.

Mrs. Mary H. Elliott died at her resi-
dence. No. 63 Barnard street yesterday
afternoon al O'Clock. the immediate cause
of her death was bronchitis She was
only sick about ten days.
Mrs. Elliott was the widow Of the late
William Elliott and the daughter Of the
late Robert Habersham, and was CON
nected with some of the oldest and best
known families of Savannah. She leaves
a brother, William Neyle Habersham. ESQ.
and a grandson, Mr.. Arthur b. Elliott. be
sides numerous relatives among the best
known families of the state.
Mrs. Elliott was widely known and be-
loved. Her kindly nature and beautiful
character endeared her TO all with whom
she came in contact. She was a devout
Christian and her good works and chart
ties will remain as a monument to her
memory. She was 50 years Of age. and
her death will be learned with regret bv
her friends
The funeral viii take place from her
late residence, No. 90 Barnard street. nj
5 O'Clock this afternoon. The interment
will be at Laurel Grove.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-23
MELONS FoR THE CANDIDATES.
Mckinley and Bryan Taste the Juicy
Georgia Fruit.


Mckinley and Bryan have been reveling
in the luxury of Georgia watermelons this
week. The Ohio statesman had Co.
pound melon on his table for his last
Sunday dinner. and Monday the Ne
braska candidate went the Ohioan one
better with a 66-pounder.
The melons were grown on the farm of
Or. J. W. Conner. purchasing agent of the
Central railroad, near Eden, Efingham
county. They were of the Black Diamond
variety, now superseding the famous rat
tlesnalxe melon, and were sent to the
presidential candidates by Mr.. w n
Mitchell. southern representative of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad. They are
the largest melons known to have been
grown this year.
They were shipped free through the
courtesy of the Southern Express Com
pany. They were handsomely packed
one IN a gilded hamper tied with broad
gold ribbon, stamped Single STANDARD -
resting in a bed of gold tinsel; while the
other was in a silver hamper tied with
white satin ribbon stamped in large
silver letters, 10 to l. and imbedded in
silver tinSel
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-23
WANTS AN ESTATE REoPENED.
Chas. ID. Fisher Claims the Estate OF
JnO. A. Douglass Owed Him 81 900.

Chas. ID. Fisher Claims the Estate of
JnO. A. Douglass Owed Him 81 900.
Messrs. James Douglass and Frank Y.
Douglass. who We're executors Of the viii
OF the late John a. Douglass, have been
ordered by Judge Hampton l. Ferrin OF
the court Of ordinary. to show cause be-
fore him on Monday. Aug. 8. why the or
der granting them letters dismissory as
such should not be set aside and the es-
tate reopened.
This order was granted on the petition
OF Charles d. Fisher OF Baltimore. Nd,
who claims the estate IS indebted to him
in the sum Of 1900 on a promissory note
given to him by John A. Douglass April
IA, 1880, due IN five years. with interest az
per cent, and to secure which a deed
TO secure debt on piece OF property In
Decker ward was given. The petition was
filed by Mr. Z. IT. McLaws, representing
Mr.. Fisher. II alleges that the final re-
celpts given by the executors were dated
Feb. e. 1894, and that their application
March "a, 1894 Fisher claims the amount
was not paid by the estate, and that he
did not know the letters dismissory had
been granted until the early part of July,
1886
An order was granted allowing Horace
A. Crane, executor OF the will of Mary
p. Williams, TO employ an agent to col
lect rents.
f. S. Elliott, administrator c. L. a. Of
the estate of Peter G.. Patterson, fled a
petition for letters dlsmlssory.