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for the occasion. 1t was followed by
flags, banners and state guidions. Deafen-
ing yells, whistles aud cat Ills were kept
up industriously, although it was quite
evident the delegates as n whole TOOK lit
tie part in the demonstration. There
was no. enthusiasm, but there was q
bable OF noise: Then the convention ad-
journed sine die.
How the States Voted.
The following is the official vote on the
roll call by states:
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With a High Hand.

Barclay, July a7.-tA mob of 200
striking miners from the mining districts
of Riverton and Spaulding, ILL.,. marched
to this place yesterday morning aud COM
PEELED the miners to return home. They
would no allow the miners to go to work
on account OF the reduction in wages
from So cents per ton to 3214 cents per
ton.
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Train Men Not To Blame.

Skowhegan, July 25.-The coroner's
jury summoned to investigate the, cause
Of the death of Albert r. Lessor, the boy
who was killed by the Maine Central
train here Thursday, rendered verdict
exonerating the railroad and tralnmeu
from all blame in the accident.
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Sequel to the North Arson EIopement
Case.

Case.
North Arson, Me, July 25.-North An
son has rubbed its eyes once more and
now reads the fourth chapter in the Col
Inns elopement case. 1t is understood
that Collins has been in communication
with friends here the past few days. The
first of the week his wife went to Boston
and later his father and prominent
citizen who is closely connected with
Collins In business followed, and rs q
result the partyaareturned tonight accom-
panied by Ben Collins. His Office as first
seleotman has been filed by special
town meeting. G. o. Small of Madison
has been appointed county attorney by
the governor but it is understood he has
not been confirmed.
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MOODY, Druggist,
WOODFORDS.
ap17df
FULL.
COUN
PRIN TING

IN a recent job we printed the outside
" and another printer printed the in
side. Our customer said: "Didn't YOU
print more than 3,oco?" Ans. ."Not
more than 20 over" Customer: owe
had $50 of yours left over" Natural de-
duction: the other fellow gave short
count. That's the kind of competition
that makes friends for us. He cheated
the customer out of nearly 10 per cent.
of the job.
We give Jvou just what we charge VOC
for every time.
THE THURSroN PRINT
ST t-2 EXCHANGE STREET
PORTLAND. ME-.
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Bridgton Republicans.

Bridgton, July 25-The Republican
caucus today nominated by reclamation
Winburn M. Staples as candidate for
representative to the legislature, and
chose the following delegates to the dis
trict convention: Charles .. Stickney,
freeman H. Brown, 81. A. Shorey, Thorn
as B. Kapp, Wilbur NJ. Staple, Edward
r. Staple.
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*Donnelly, .; Debs, s; Coxey, l.
The PopuIist National Committee.

. ST. Louis, July 26-The Populist ma
tional committee finished it's work early
this morning. J. A. Edgerton of Nebras-
ak was elected secretary; MoCraoken of
Indiana, treasurer; !. A. Sovereign of
Arkansas, G. 4. Taylor Of Pennsylvania,
H. i. Reed of Georgia, Frank Burkett
of Mississippi, and f. Washburn of Mas
saohusetts were elected memb ers of the
executive committees. Burkett resigned.
On his motion j. s. Dore of California
was put in his place. Burkett did this to
give the Pacific coast representation of
the odmm ttee. The ommittee adjourned
subject to a call of the chair.
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thusiasm was conspicuous by its OBJ
By Auburn Democrats.

sence.
By Auburn Democrats.
Lewiston, July %. Auburn Democrats
tonight nominated Fl. G. Royal and b.
u. Vickery candidates for Representatives
to the legislature. They also elected
delegates to the county convention next
Tuesday, In the event that action is
taken at the county convention regard
ing the Chicago platform, the delegates
are instructed to support it.
For Representative.
Fort Fairfield, July 25.-Au the Repub.
lican convention here today, Edward L.
Houghton was nominated for represen-
tatiye to the legislature.
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New England League Standing.

The National League.
These are the results of the games
played in the National League Satur-
day:
All. ST. LOUIS.
Baltimore, Q o Q o Q %
Base hits-St. Louis, s; Baltimore, g.
Errors-St. Louis. 8; Baltimore, 0. Bat
teries-Hart and Murphy; Esper and
Clark.
AT CLEVELAND.
(First Cameo
Cleveland, 2 0 0 8 3 0 0 l. 9
Philadelphia, l 0 4 0 0 0 Ito
Base hits-Cleveland, 10; Philadelphia
IL. Errors-Cleveland, 2; Philadelphia,
1. Batteries Wilson, Cuppy and Zim-
mer, Taylor and Clements.
(Second Game.)
Cleveland, 0 0 0 0 o. 5
Philadelphia. 0 DO
Base hits-Cleveland. 10; Philadelphia,
IA. Errors-Cleveland, 3; Philadelphia,
Q. Batteries-Cuppya and O'Meara; Gum
bert and Grady.
AT CINCINNATI.
(ElTBb Game.
Cincinnati, 0 0 8 O / 4 x-1o
Boston, 0 0 0 0 0 0 o. 8
Base hits-Oincinnati. II: Boston, TO-
Errors -Cincinnati, O; Boston, 8. Bate
ries-Ehret, Fisher and Peitz; Stivetts
and Camel.
(Second Game.)
Cincinnati, 2 0 0 O 0 0 ks
Boston. 0 0 O 0 O 0 Q O-9
Base hits-Cincinnati, 8; Boston, TO-
Cincinnati, 0: Boston, 4. Bate
ries-Dwyer and Peitz; Sullivan, Nichols
and Bergen.
AT PITTSBURG.
(First Game.)
New York, 3 Q 4 o Q 3 / Q 10
Base hits-Pittsburg, 9; New York, A.
Errors-Pittsburg, Q; New York, 6. Bat
teries-Hasting, HaWley and Merritt;
Clark and Wilson.
Second Game.)
Pittsburg, 0 01 0 6 ky
New York, o. 0 o 0 0 o.
Base hits-Pittsburg. 8; New York, z.
Errors-Pittsburg, 0; New York, 4. Bat
eries-Killen and Merritt; Sullivan,
S4dI W llSOHs
AT LOUISVILLE.
Louisville. 0 0 o o 2 Q 1 9 x-7
Washington. 0 OI o 0 0 0-6
Base hits-Louisville, Ii; Washington,
6. Errors-Louisville, s; Washington,
2. Observation-Disclosures and Dexter; Ger
man, McAuley and Mcclure
AT CHICAGO.
Chicago, o 10
Brooklyn. o 2 2 0 0 0 II
Base hits-Chicago, 16; Brooklyn, g.
Errors-ChioaQo, 9, Brooklyn. 3. Bate
rieg-Terry and Donohue; Payne and
Grim.
Sunday Games.
AT LOUISVILLE.
Louisville, 0 0 2 0 ks
Washington, 0 0 O. 1-6
Base hits-Louisville, IS; Washington,
9. Erfors-LouisVille, Q; Washington, /.
Batteries-Hill and Dexter; Mercer and
MCGUIRE.
AT ST. LOUIS
B B.. hRole' 3 9 Q 8 5 / i Iii i
Base hits-Base hits-St. Louis, 70;
Baltimore IA. ErIors-St Louis, /;
Baltimore, l. Observation-Disclosures
and McR Garland; Hemming and Clark.
AT CHICAGO.
Chicago, 1 0 o 0 1 0 2 x-4
Brooklyn, 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 Q Ii
Base hits-Chicago, TO-; Brooklyn. II.
Errors-Chicago, 0; Brooklyn, 3. Bat
teries-GrifEith and Kittredge; Harper
and Grim.
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CANDIDATES NAM ED.
Harlan p. Prince for the Legislature from
Yarmouth.

Yarmouth, July 25.-Harlan P. Prince
was nominated for representative to
the legislature by Yarmouth Republicans
today. There was no contest. mhe dele
gates to the district convention are Joseph
Y. Hodsdon, Harlan P. Prince, Charles
7. Grant and Lyman B. True.
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National League Standing.
Won. Lost. Per Ct
East Deering, 20; woodman, Cook, IL.

East Deering, 20; Woodman, Cook, IL.
The East behring's defeated the Wood
manCooks by score of 80 to II on the
Fast Deer'ng grounds Saturday after
noon. The score by innings:
Woodman- Cooks, 2 Ola / 3-11
East DeeriDgs, / 4 IA $50
Batteries--Dsley and Carpenter; Tins
man and Mitchell.
The feature of the game was the pitch
ing Of Mitchell Of the East behring's.
City Fathers to Play.
Last evenings Boston Journal says
1.-THE baseball gamo at Lowell next
Thursday bowen teams representing
the Boston and Lowell City Governments
will be followed by another, on a date
to be announced, between the Portland
and Boston teams at Portland. City
Messenger MCGOWAN of Portland was in
town today to make arrangements for
the game.
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Lively at South Berwick.

South Berwick, July 25.-The Repub-
lican caucus last evening in Newicha-
wau1ck hall was very largely attended.
finally cooled down. The principal con-
test was between Hurd and Mitchell,
delegates to the county convention
at Alfred. July goth. J. E. L. Bradeen
was elected chairman and W. ii. Downs
secretary. After much CONTEST as to the
ing to BALLOT at once and others wishing
to ascertain thel feelings of the caucus,
whether for Mitchell of Kittery for sem
ator or Daniel Hurd, not Sheriff Hurd
Of North Berwick. the ballot won and
the first two delegates We're elected as
follows: A. G. Nealley, Hurd delegate,
102; W. M. Bartlett. Mitchell delegate,
CT; S. P. Huntress, Hurd delegate, SO;
l.. Fl. Williams, Mitchell delegate 81.
Messrs Noalley and Huntress being
elected by such wide margins the Mitch
ell forces gave up the contest and the fol-
lowing Hurd delegates were elected by
acoIamation: Frank Sanborn,s j. h. @.
Bradeen, W. r. Downs, John NJ. Bur
leigh, G. s. Durgin and W. A. Bedell.
A member Of the Mitchell faction made
a motion to make all the elections
unanimous and it was carried. The fol-
lowing delegates were unanimously elect
ed to the district convention in Portland,
August 9th: W. II. Downes, ]. NJ. Bur-
leigh, M. M. Bartlett, D. II. Stacy and
@. D. yarney.
Albert Goodwin was unanimously
nominated as representative to the state
legislature from South Berwick and Old
Orchard and was called upon for speech.
He responded very briefly, assuring the
caucus that if he should be elected he
would endeavor to represent to the best
of his ability the best interests of South
Berwick and Old Orchard and should
be satisfied with one term. The caucus
then adjourned.
Lincoln Democratic Convention.
Wiscasset, July 25.-In response to the
call, 80 true and tried followers of the
forlorn hope assembled at the court
house here today and nominated a list
of county officers as follows: Senator.
Geo. W Caldwell, Waldoboro; Judge OF
probate, Ezekiel Ross. Newcastle; sheriff,
VIM. g. Hodgkins, Damariscotta; county
commissioner, John G. Palmer, White
field; county attorney, John W. Brackett,
Bristol; county treasurer. John e. Dick.
inson, WiBcasset.
The county committee was cbosen by
representative districts. The members
are; 2. Il. Storer, Waldoboro; Caleb
Hodgdon, Boothbay; Hiram r. Howe.
Whitefeld; Edwin Amsden, Wiscasset
E. w. Fossett, Bristol.
The resolutions adopted make no men
tion whatever of either gold or silver. En-.
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AT. ST. LOUIS.
ST. Louis, 0 0 0 0 0 0 3-3
Baltimore, 0 0 0 0 0 o.
Base hits-St. Louis, s.; Baltimore, s.
Errors-St Louis. 8; Baltimore, 0. Bat
teries-Hart and Murphy; Esper and
| Clark.
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The National League.
These are the results of the games
played in the National League Satur-
day;
The Greenville times., 1896-01-22

IN BEHALF OF BUTTE RS.
An Appeal to be Made to the President
for Protection.

Tor frOtoCt1On.
New YORK, Jan. 20. "A Recorder spe-
cial from San Francisco says: Henry
A. Buffers left on the Overland Satur-
day night for Washington. lie will
personally appeal to President Cleve-
land for protection for his brother,
Charles Buffers, who was arrested and
imprisoned by the Beers at Johannes
burg for completely in suspected
plots against the government. But
ters has been on visit from South Al
rica to his mother, Mrs. $. L. Buffers.
A decision to appeal to the president
was reached upon receipt of cable
from friend of the imprisoned man at
Johannesburg, telling of the contisca.
tion of Buffers property and OF his be-
ing placed in solitary confinement and
urging them to take prompt action.
Charles Butters,t the imprisoned man,
graduated from the state university
with the class of 1879, having studied
chemistry, mechanics and mining en-
gineering. After leaving college he
went to the New Almaden quicksilver
mines in Santa Clara county. Later
he went to Colorado and thence to
Cuba. Seven years ago he located
works of his own at a mine in Shasta
county, and still has interests there
valued at $4,000. Four years ago But
ters went to South Africa in the inter
ests of an English mining capitalist
He has been remarkably successful
having accumulated fortune of over
$500, 900 in that time. When arrested
he was about to leave the county
homeward bound.
The Greenville times., 1896-01-22
AMERICAN WHEELMEN.
The Contest for the Presidency OF
the National League
HAS NOW NARROWED DOWN 10 TWO MEN,
An Interesting Meeting Exp.stsj in Bai-
simsrs HsA Month assd RsaaI
and the SO Meet viii be
Prominent Topics.

II
bAlftMbkt. Md, Jan. se,-Ths fight
between Archibald C. Wilson, of Nary
land, and Sterling Elliott, Of Massa,
Shusetts, fpr the presidency Of the
tleAgue N smerieA1 ,whselmen. prom
iscs to be the hottest in league aahsis
The contest has now narrowed down
to these two men. and they are about
edudl favotites The two mon seem to
represent divergent p1tttlcirles snd the
members Of the national assembly;
which fleets in this city next, month,
will Ne called upon to choose between
their policies.
The annual assembly will be com.
posed of l5O delegates, representing
the various divisions throughout the
bnissd States Aside from the prcsi.
dental fight there ars fiiany matters
Of choice to come before the assembly
On which there are diverse opinions.
Tie amendments to TIE cHnstitutioh
and bylaws will create Big discus
sion. Almost every delegate has an
alteration to make in the governing
rules OF the league, and each Is pre-
dared to fide his Hobby tB the finish;
The first day. february iO, will bt
designated as "Good Roads" day. Oi
this occasion There will be an all:day
session, at which the subject df gAad
roads will be discussed and such dctidn
as MAY be deemed advisable will be
taken. During the evening the most
elaborate Good Roads" banquet ever
Hold Wili tai.e nlaes AL this Ntaryla,ld
Bicvcle club.
The second dav business meeting Of
the assembly will be held at the Royal
Arcanum hall. This meeting will
probabiy he continued the following
dsv and possibiv thifd dav will he
ronanred In tr,ns,cting ths papv
Items Of business ts, be brought before
the league. The Louisville 'ed Nice,
rlub'i and tho .,Tolado 'us Neet rlub'
The Greenville times., 1896-01-22
GEN. HARRISON
Not Return to indianapolis Before
Arguing the Irrigation Cases.

Not Return to indianapolis Before
Arguing the Irrigation Cases.
|sw YORK. Jan. 20.-The Tribune
Cen Harrison has abandoned his
Of going to Indianapolis before
California irrigation cases are ar
| before the United States supreme
i In Washington. As the case in
| |,h Gen. Harrison is interested will
salled up Wednesday or Thursday
,honght 1t would be useless to hurry
Is homo and then come right back
"A. Accordingly he will remain in
: York until Tuesday or Wednes-
4 and then will go to Washington.
1rill make his stay in Washington
5rIef rs possible, and from there
! 20 to indianapolis, returning the
er part of the month to complete
details for his marriage to Mrs.
5mirIx
The Greenville times., 1896-01-22
TITS DlSCREDlTED.
The Sensational Report that the
Florida Militia
IS ORDERED 70 PREPARE FOR SERVICE
Finds No Confirmation at the Hands Of
Gen. Miles or ANY of the officials
Seen at the War Depart
m,at in Washinytol.

WASHINGTON. Jan. e0.-Maj. Gen.
Nelson A. Miles, commanding the
United States army, states that he has
heard nothing Of the extraordinary
ftitiics telegraplied from Florida that
the state militia had been ordered out
1t the request Of the president OF the
United States as preliminary 10 a
probable recognition of the Cuban In
surgents II any such order had been
issued ii would of necessity pass
shrough Gen. Miles hands.
seetetary Lamont had not reached
THE war department up to noon, and
therefore no authentic denial could be
tibtained from him, but all the other
leading ufficials oi the war department
united in discrediting the sensational
rumors sent our.
The statute OF the United States
which empowers the president TO call
upon the militis Of any state in certain
emergencies was passed on the 2sth
aas Of February i7gs It's leading pro
visions are Incorporated In section s164s
of the Revised Statutes, Nv follows!
whenever the United States ara 10.
vadcd. or In any imminent danger OF
invasion from any foreign nation, or
Indian tribe, or OF rebellion against the
authority OF the government Of the
United States, ii shall be lawful for the
president td call forth such number oil
militia Of the state, ~ states most con.
vcnient to the place Of danger OF scene
of action, as he may deem necessary ID
rcpel such invasion, or to suppress such
rebellion; and to issue his orders for
that purpose to such officers Of militia
as he may think proper"
Inasmuch as this section requires the
president TO be first informed OF an
''imminent danger Of invasion" before
taking action, and inasmuch as not
one Of the officials OF the war depart
ment, through whom the orders must
be sent, has received the slightest in
timation of any intention on the part
of the president TO call ON the Florida
militia or to request that they be held
In readiness, the whole story Is set
down as an imaginary production aris-
ing probably out OF generally re-
ccivcd belief that the president may
shortly send into congress message
on the Cuban question, deploring the
continuance of hostilities on that Is
| land.
The Greenville times., 1896-01-22
FIGHT OR FORFEIT.
James j. Corbett's Latest with Regard to
Fitzsimmons.

NEW YORK, Jan. 20.-A Journal spe-
cial from Philadelphia says: James j.
Corbest Sunday night followed up the
declaration of his intention to re-cnter
the ring by stating that he would fight
Fitzsimmons Is rounds at any time or
place. Corbett said: II am willing to
sign articles of agreement at any time
to fight Fitz 2j rounds, provided he
gets man to put up 5000 to guaran-
tee that he will appear in the ring at
the time fixed upon, and that he
will keep all the other articles of such
an agreement. In ease of failure to do
this, however, the money will have to
be forfeited. will also agree to for
felt the sum of $4,000 should | fail to
keep the articles to the letter. | am
disgusted at Fitzsimmons' action in the
last match, and | will not again chase
him all over the country and lose time
and money in en- effort to fight him,
unless guaranteed by some one that he
will either fight or forfeit"
The Greenville times., 1896-01-22
BRITISH GUIANA.
e Boundary Dispute Causing a
Good Deal of Excitement.
|IERs 1EslDEs THE BRITISH SUBJECTS,
20 Have Interests at Stake-cifeum-
fances that Indicate that England 10
II Not Entirely Sure That Her
y Contention is Good.

eclAl correspondence ot ths United preaal
EoRexrows, RsilisA Guiana, Jan.
a eood deal OF excitement is now
lwn here with regard to the bouh.
Id dispute, and the cable eanaRanyS
p where the pdblie kilograms are
eed daily, presents an animated ap.
rance. Here and there groups Of
assemble and discuss every scfaf
lntelliRenee which comes 10 hand;
l. nany Of the principal merchants
thn messages copied by a clerk or
Yer as soon as it is possible III gain
ess to the board Oh which the bul.
ns are posted,
must be remembered that the non
Ion Of rritish Guiana Is what Is
wn as mixed one, and while the
Eiah action os the community places
rltcit confidenes In the strength Of
fmperhl government to assert her
ITS, q. at least, to take by might
i territory she has claimed, sub.
8 Of other countries, who, perhaps,
. more at stake, are not by any
ms 80 sangainc, knowing, as they
that only the other day Great
ain doubted her right to the great.
portion of the territory she now
ms,
decd, II was only after the aurif-
ls wealth. OF the territory had been
overed that the government raised
question as to whether they had d
m 70. the lands In the northwest
rict and the upper reaches of the
: Gyuni, while IL is a notorious
D that while the gold fever was at
eightthe government of the colony,
ug upon instructions from the i'm.
n government, caused IL TO be
rly understood that all applications
mining licenses were granted and
Be accepted upon the condition
the event of q settlement Of the
D hd4rF question, the land for which
ttcehses were granted might be
ID 70 be Venezuelan territory and
no claim for compensation could
Fought against the government of
sh Gniana. AT the opening Of the
session on the 81 inst. the
9 minister referred to the boun.
question in the most guarded
The Greenville times., 1896-01-22
ckAANs FOR IMPROVEMENT


|,ekd dosod BY tho New York Tenement
n. House Commlsslon.
10 mfw York, Jan. 20.-The tenement
70 commission has new plan for
\ Improvement Of the condition and
1 @th of The tenement.house dwcllors.
|neI' proposed to ask the Legislature
uAuthority to condem and remove
Is Mthe rear tenement houses for
hdrd purpose of converting the sites
Ed ! court yards, which are TO be
BY the tenants for recreation and
l-air Breathing places. A bill has
~ drafted, and will be presented to
= legislature this week, providing
An appropriation of 5000, 600 an
oo0ly TO carry out this scheme.
first step in this direction was
IN last year, when the leg
Il lure prohibited the erection
by more rear dwellings below the
lem river. All fences, sheds, out
' PES, stables and other distractions
the rear OF tenement houses, the
provides, must be removed. Other
Fovements are contemplated in
connection. Halls shall be
tned and the houses shall be
fided with conveniences to put
b on par with fiat houses. 1t is
q mated that there are 1900 tene-
y is with rear houses in this city.
/ commission is of the opinion that
enormous outlay will be amply
hrned by the increase in assessed
ID iations as result of the improve
I-lt
The Greenville times., 1896-01-22

ENCOuR AGING SHOWING
Made by tho Post Officcs of the Country
for tho Last Quarter ~ 1898.

TOT tne Last quarter nf 1890.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 90.-The post Office
department. has prepared statement
showing the receipts of the 30 largest
post Offices of the United States for the
last quarter ending December 81, 1896
and comparison of the receipts for the
same period of 1894 Twenty-nine of
the Offices show increases. while one
indianapolis, showes decrease of 81.
2D2. The increases were: New York,
SLIP, 1852; Chicago, sl20,574; Philadel-
phia, $40, 43O; Boston, $50, 1872; st. Louis,
sa3,039 Cincinnati, Sl6,s3l Brooklyn.
s9,s9s San Francisco, S4, 1863; Balti-
more, ss,935; Pittsburgh, sl4,O32;
Cleveland, sls,55D; Buffalo, s4,-
40; Detroit, ss,sls; Kansas City.
s., io5 Rochester, 81 ,3o6; Washing
ton, D. c., $1,000; New Orleans,
1,7J3; Milwaukee, si,3o7; Minneapolis,
S,3,sl3; st. Paul, $40, ,i5s; Louisville,
s9,333; Providence, si.44o; Albany,
5000; Newark, sla,577; Syracuse, s373;
Hartford, Sj.6ss; Richmond, Ss35; To-
ledo, s7,s4o; Troy, s5i1.
The total receipts for the period men
toned was So, 7,521--a net increase
for the last three months of 1895 of
$3.50. $50.
The Greenville times., 1896-01-22
MRS. ASPINWALL'S WILL.
Three Millions of Dollars Left to Noble
Charity.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Jan. 90.--The will
Of Mrs. Annie X. Aspinwal1, the
wealthy and somewhat eccentric En-
ylish lady who died in Edinburgh,
Scotland, last December, has been filed
here. By the provisions of her will
her estate. estimated worth s3.0oo,-
)e0, is given to the hospital OF
the Protestant Episcopal chur,h h
Philadelphia This hospital is main
tanned for the benefit of the white fe-
male sick or convalescent orphan chill
dren. The will stipulates that there
shall be no denominational dscrimina.
tion, and asks that a preference be
given to children who have lost both
pnrents