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Evening journal., 1896-12-17
MYSTERIOUS Anair at scranton.

SCRANTON, Pa, Dec. 17-With the up
per portion of her body burned to a crisp
and her clothing still smoldering, Mrs.
Sarah Mullen, aged 60 years, was found
dead by her 1s-year-old son Edward. She
was seated at kitchen table with her
head resting in her hands. Her clothing
had evidently become ignited while she
was building the kitchen fire, and she be-
came unconscious before dying. The posi-
tion of the body aroused suspicion, and the
coroner is investigating the case.
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RnnL omninls Indioted.

HELENA, Mon, Dec. 1.-THE United
States grand jury has returned four indict-
ments against officers of the late First Ma
tional bank. They are charged with about
every crime i'm the bank category. Vice
President Il. d. Edgerton has already
been arrested. The jury says he is the
chief plunderor and wreclSer Of the bank
and recommends that expert accountants
go over its books under federal court juris
diction
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Children Perish In Planes.

WINDSOR, " =, Dec. 17.-Fredcricl
Cochmno's house at Wentworth, six mile.
from here, was destroyed by fire, and hi.
two children, aged . and years respec
lively, perished i'm the flames. Mr. Coch
rano had gone To work. and Mrs. Cochran,
was milking the cows at tho time. lt Is
supposed the children accidentally upset O
lamp which had been left burning in theii
voonl
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Sal In Mnnsfleld,s Presence.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-Miss Mary San
lers. the actress, by a verdict of the court,
recovered the sum of 81, $50 from Richard
Mansfield, which she claimed TO be due
her under contract which he declined to
'ulhl. There was much amusement
lmong Mr. Mansiield's acquaintansces in
,ourt when Mr.. Rodeyguez, his manager,
n citing the reasons why Miss Sanders
services were not satisfactory, solemnly
stated that she had not treated Mr.. Mans
field with sufficient respect, having actual
ly seated herself in his presence without
his normissiOn.
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Prominent PeopIe Mnrried.

SOUTH NoRwALK, Conn, Dec. 17.-Ths
elimination of an event over which society
has been agog for some time took place al
the residence Of Congressman y. j. Hill
Of this city when his daughter, Helene
Charlotta, was united in marriage to Wal
ter Harvey Weed Of Washington. III,
groom rs a son Of Mr.. and Mrs Samuel r
Weed of Brooklyn, a Columbia graduate
'S3, and a mombcr of the United States
geological survey. The bride is Vassa;
graduate.
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prnminsnt Eancator nsna.

GENEVA, n. y, Doc 17.--Rev. DR.
James Rankire, rector of ST. Peters
church and dean of Delaney Divinity
school and ex president of Hobart college,
died here from gastric trouble after IL
DAYS illness. lie was so years Of age He
was born IN Scotland and was educated at
Union college. He leaves five sons, three
living i'm New York, one at Niagara Falls
and one AT Rotterdam.
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suicide of n Conrressman's Son.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17-Frank r. Phis-
ter, we'll known young man, the son OF
the late Elijah c. phister, who represent
ed the Tenth Kentucky district in the
Forty sixth and Forty congresses,
committed suicide at his boarding house.
Phister was clerk i'm the Indian bureau.
His remains probably will be taken to
Maysyille, Ky, for interment
Evening journal., 1896-12-17
Inaor.o rx.Covernor Hoard.

ALBERT LEA MINI, Dec. l7.-At the
meeting Of tho State Daiymen's associa-
ton a resolution indorsing Ex-Governor
Hoard of Wisconsin for secretary of agri-
culture in McKinley's cabinet was adopt
ed unanimously after a vigorous speech in
opposition by Hon. John l.. Gibbs, lieu
tenant governor elect OF Minnesota
Evening journal., 1896-12-17
snendr Jnstice Dbl ArI.ansas.

LITTLE Rock, Dec. 17.-Win Howard,
colored, stole yoke Of oxen from Henry
Price, drove five miles INTO the city and
sold the team to a butcher for $50. de
was arrested, tried, convicted and SEN
tenced to the penitentiary for two years,
all within L. hours of the theft.
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rhrew Giant Powder In the Fire.

GALLIPoLIs, o., Dec. 16-At Porter, an
oil town near here, William stevens
brought home quantity of giant powder
to dry. His children threw some of it in
the stove, and the house was set on fire.
The three children were burned to death,
and the mother was SERIOUSLY burned.
Evening journal., 1896-12-17
Tbe steamer Thuriprla A,horo

LONDON, Dec. 17.-Lloyd's agent at
Curacao cables that tho Hamburg Ameri-
can line steamer Thuringia, from Ham
burg Nov. 10 and Havro Nov. II for West
Indian ports, is ashore cast of Point Gu
racoa, island of Curacao. 1t is not believed
that she has any passengers
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sharkev to n1eet nInher.

CHICAGO, Dec. 17.-Preparations are be-
ing made for boxing tournament to be
held some time in February at which Peter
Maher and Tom Sharl5ey will be the star
attractions. It is doubtful whether the
bout can he pulled off without police in
reference but the projectors of the affair
are confident of success.
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Rrothers Die at tho same Time.

SARATOGA, Dec. 17.-Dsniel Smith of
WHbers Basin and Anthony NJ. Smith of
Ballston Spa, brothers and prominent citi-
zens Of Saratoga county, died simultane-
1usly Of paralysis lt their respective homes
Yesterday
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ratallr shot by an omeer.

BATH, n. Y. Dec. l7-Nathan Price,
a carpenter, was shot in the abdomen and
probably fatally injured by Chief Of Po-
lice Ormsby. The chief was trying TO ar
rest Price on charge Of wife beating
when the shooting occurred.
Evening journal., 1896-12-17
Enroncnn prnfen,Ion al NIaniIln.

LONDON, Dec 1.-THE Times dispatch
from Singapore says that the Spanish
troops in the Philippines have hcen with
drawn 10 Manila and that there are 90, 600
rebels at Cavite. The situation is serious,
and a European protection committee has
been formed at Manila.
Evening journal., 1896-12-17

Blood is Life and upon the purity and
vitality of the blood depends the health
of the whole system. Experience proves
Hoods Sarsaparilla 10 be the best blood
Hoods pills act easily and promptly on
the liver and bowels. Cure SACK headache.
Evening journal., 1896-12-17
Price Of Steel Rans to he reduced.

PITTsBURG, Doc. 1.-THE Post says it
has authority to announce that as q result
of the agitation in the steel trade generally
steel rails will be reduced from s2S to g25
ton. This cut is made to induce more
business and 60 be in line with lower
prices in other bIsnches Of the steel trade
Evening journal., 1896-12-17
nrrrNITE ACTON To-NICHT.

Unless something Unforeseen occurs,
the new theatrical ordnance as drafted
BY Council will be passed at to-nights
meeting. If the bill becomes a law,
the flne will be amendd to $50 or S1OO.
Evening journal., 1896-12-17
Sew Bank In Pennsyivania.

MAsHINGrON, Dec. 1.-THE comptroller
OF the currency has given authority for the
600.
Evening journal., 1896-12-17
IAn1rs AM CHn.nRrN

Appreciate the relief Quinine- Whisky
affords from that Notwithstanding
cough. u. W. Lynch & Co., wholesale
agents. Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1896-12-17
1ia1,,. Tr.,tr NYlth Tnnls.

ROME. Dee 1.-THE chamber Of depu
tics. by a vote Of ssa 70 ei, has adopted the
Italo-Tunisian tEcat..
Evening journal., 1896-12-17

Southern Railway.-7.n y. m, daily,
sleepers TO New Orleans, Memphis, Tam
pa, Ashcville and Hot Springs.
Atlantic Coast Line-1249 p. m. daily,
night. daily. sloepers 10 Jacksonville.
Evening journal., 1896-12-17
RAILROADS
PENNsyLVANIA RAILROAD

The Standard Railway OF America.
IlyiEcrliD TIiROUGHOUr ny rim
INIeHLOCKfNG SWITCH AND
BLOCL SYSTEM
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DrLAWARE DIVISION.

For New Cnsfl0. Sl3. lib n m., 2.50,
i30 els, 0.53, 95l p. m, and 1910 night.
For Lcwes, N.13 a. m. Az y. m.
Express for Dover. Harrington and Dell
mar 813. 1l.W q. m. 4.27 and ll.bG D. m.
For Harrington and way stations only,
$50 y. m.
For Wyoming and way stations, 6.5S
b. m
Express for Cape Charles. Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk, ll.Oi "a. M, ana il.56
D. m.
Evening journal., 1896-12-17

Pennies and snail change can be
bad at the counting-room Of the Even
ing Journal.
Evening journal., 1896-12-17
PM EneeL Nevember Is. lsa6.

PHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON AND
BALTIMORE n. r.
Evening journal., 1896-12-17
Eloped 90 Chicago.

The story told by the two young women
is quite sensational. They met the two al
legged nOblemen in New York about year
ago, it seems The men posed as wealthy
foreigners of rank and title and soon cap
tivated the hearts of the susceptible girls
When the latter, during the early part of
November remarked that they were con
templating a tour Of California for the
winter, the count and prince declared at
once that they would go too. Later il was
agreed that the four should elore to Chi
cago, where they would be married, the
trip to California being planned to follow.
Upon their arrival here the count asked
for a small loan upon the prctense that
money was expected daily from the father
land, but until it arrived he would be
financially embarrassed. Tho loan was
granted and from that time until the
purses of both women had been completely
drained, it is said. similar requests were
continued. The money thus obtained, 10 is
alleged, amounted TO nearly So, 600.
When their funds We're exhausted, the
women solicited aid from Mrs. Worth,
who keeps a restaurant at 77 Clark street,
and at whose place the quartet had fre-
quently enjoyed dinners. Mrs Worth be-
came highly indignant when told the
story and called upon the police to find
the count and prince.
The prisoners bear every evidence Of re-
flnement and good breeding and have un
4 doubtcdly been abroad. The count had in
/ his possession when arrested a German
/ passport while the prince carried a Frencl
/ one The men insist that the names the!
( give are their true ones, but the police
doubt it. Inspector Fitzpatrick and Cap
tain Horace Elliott are Of the opinion thai
the men may be members of an organized
gang of foreigners which has been work
ing in similar manner in New York
/ Cincinnati, st. Louis, Cleveland and 9th
/ or citias
Evening journal., 1896-12-17
entertaining ROYALTY
Altered Prince and Court Are
IN Jail IN Chicago.
BLo7zD WrrH NEW YORK GIRLS.
Then Borrowed Their Money and Left
Them rcnni!css In Strange cny-The
Titled swindiers Go; ce,o0o-wanted In
Other cities For Similar Escapades.

CHICAGO, Dec. l7.--lhe ccatral police
are entertaining alleged royalty In the
rorsons of two men giving their names as
Prince Lorenzo Mapes of Naples and Count
Henri Killing OF Strashury. Both men are
middle aged and siylshly dressed
They were arrested on the charge OF hav-
ing robbed Camille Blussert and Alice
Smith, two pretty young women, with
whom they elored from New York. The
amount involyeg In this particular case is
81 OO0, but the police claim that there are
many other victims, whose losses would
aggregate many times that amount. The
"prince' and count are wanted badly,
so the police say, IN London, Paris Ma
PIES New York and St Louis Their de-
scription tallies very closely with % report
from Now York giving the particulars Of
confidence game in that city in which Il
is alleged they took part
The arrest was made by Detective Ser
gcants Mccarthy, Howard and Fay, who
have been looking for the so called noble
mon for over q week. King was arrested
in the Office of the German consul in the
Schiller building shortly before noon, and
/ Mapcs was captured just as he was leaving
/ the Aetna Hotel
The men were preparing TO leave the
/ city and King had called for his mail,
which had been sent in care of tho German
consul and had accumulated for over d
week. When searched at the central sta.
tion, a revolver was found on King, anc
a pair OF brass knuoklos were concealed in
the pocket of Names OVprcOat
Evening journal., 1896-12-17
SUNDAY TRAINs

SUNDAY TRAINS.
For New Castle, 95l p. m, and 1910
night
For Cape Charles Old Point Comfort
and Norfolk 1l56 y. m.
For Middletown. Clayton. Dover. wy
omng. FELTON,. Harrington Bridgeville,.
ScafUrd. Laurel and Dclmar, ll.56 y. m.
90 Congressional Limited Express trains.
composed entirely OF Pullman Nestibule
rarlor and Dining Cars. No extra fare
other than the usual Pullman charge.
90 Limited express trains, composed OF
Pullman Ncstibule Parlor Cars, Nestlbule
Passenger Coaches, and Dining Car. No
extra fare.
For further information, passengers ara
referred to the ticket agent at the sta
tiOn.
S. M PROVOST. ]. r. WOOD.
Gen. Manager. Gen. Pass. Agent.
Evening journal., 1896-12-17
cTfNnAy TRAINS


For Philadelphia (express), l.57, 2.55, 420,
$50, 9.33, l0.l3. Has a. m; 1877, 3.O5, BOZ,
5.5G, 1.0l, 72S 9.06 and 9.l6 y. m.
Accommodation. 7O1,, 6.l9 a. m: 1908,
Las 400. 526 and 1040 D. m.
For Chester texpress), 15I 4.20, S.55, l1.45,
a. m. l37, 305 5.O2, 5.56, 1.0l and 9.06 p. IN.
400, b.2G, 12S and 1910 p m.
For New York l.5l 255, 4.20, 7.0l, 1888,
lO43 II. .45 a. M, l.3l, 1906, 400. 0O2 555 l.Ol,
91G aud lO.40 p. m.
For Boston, without change, 5.56 p. IN.
For West Chester, via Lamokin. $50 a.
m. and b.26 y. m.
baltimore and Washington, 43s. sol.
lois "A. M. 1896. l2.49. i.50. b.23. '6.05. IA,
N22 p. m ana 1888 night
Baltimore and intermediate stations,
sos y. M, 1900 night.
Leave Philadelphia, Broad Street, for
Wilmington (eXpress), $50. I2O, 1l.23 a. m. I;
l2.O9. LIP. fil, sos. G55 7.4O, SS5, il.iO lLie
p. m. and 1905 night.
Accommodation. S35, 9.12, 1896 a. m:
1870, 2.32, Clio, s.ss and 1908 p. m.
Evening journal., 1896-12-17

Schedule IN effect November %. 1894
An trains Illuminated with PlntBc1-
Evening journal., 1896-12-17

Leave Philadelphia Broad Street. for
Wilmington (express), $50. 7.20, l.25, Sa2.
1920. 1923 a. m; l209, s'l23i, t.l2, 2.O2. BIS,
BAG, i0l, Al. sos. $50 5.59 Gil Cos 74O,
lilo, ll.16 y. m, and 1905 night.
Accommodation, 6.34 7.30 912. 1895 a. m. I;
l.2S, 3l6, 40S 4.l4, 6.2j. s.SS, 1908 and 1l.5s
ID. IN
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Trains leave Wilmington as follows:
For Philadelphia (express), 15I 2.55, 40,
$50, l42. $50, $50. S55 9.33, 1903, 1916,
1913. ll.25, 1.2s, ll.45 a. m; .'i2i6. L37. 2O5.
5ll. b.O2, $40, $50, 6.4i, 7.07, 5.O6 and Ole
y. m
ACCOMMODATION. Glo. ITO. s.i2 n.b2 a.
M l2.f5, 23S 400. 5.2G. $50 and 1910 D. m.
For Chester (express). l57. 4.20, $50, 7.tR
40, s-5g, s.5g, 1905 ll.25 li.45 a. m; l.Ss
3.o5. SOP. 5.56. 107 and g.00 D. m.
Accommodation. 610. 40. S12. E.02, II %
a. M l2.45, 2.3S, 400, 52G Gas, 7.50 and 1910
p. m.
For New York. 157. 255. 42O, Gso. 40.
$50 1888 1903 l0.l3, ii.45 q. m; t-l2.lG, 1.31,
2SS 305, 3.il, 500. 5.l0, $50, 7.07, g.l6 and
lO,4O .. m.
For Boston. without change. 1916 a. m.
and 5J6 D. m.
For West Chester via Lamolsln, Gao a.
m. and 400 y. m.
For Newark Centre and intermediate
stations. 73S a. IN and G33 y. m.
Baltimore and Washington, 4.3S, sol, 9.1i,
lO.lS and l10O a. m, 1913, l2.i9. ell, 15U,
356, b,23, '6.O5. 100, 1fl, S.22 y. m, and
1853 night.
Baltimore and intermediate stations,
2il, 4.43, COS y. m, 1900 night.
Evening journal., 1896-12-17
FOR THE SOUTH.

Accommodation, s.35, 912 1895 a. M:
30, 232, clio, S.SS and 1908 p. m.
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week days, '3.13, $3.50.
Bis, 1901, sl0.25, 11,20
'2.29, s3.2S. $3.50. s5.32.
m. Sundays, rS.lS,
I2.20. t2.2A. $50. e5.32.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-10-31
1903 80
MISCELLANEOUS.
County Commission ers'

Price Jr, salary as Commissioner. $40 90
Andrew Anderson, salary as Com
mlSsioner........ Observation-Disclosures. $50 %
) Il Hlndman, salary as Commissioners $50 co
steele, salary as Commissioned. 100 20
,eXter NJ Lee salary as commissioner. 100 90
John Banks salary as Treas ............ 1893 81
Manly Bremen. $ lary asst Treason 1850 OF
reward Taylor carriage hire. ..... IL IS
Markee carriage hlre................ 2 20
Il b Dunbar carriage hre.............. . % so
w Evans, Counsel Fees............... so 90
BroWn.,................. ................ 20 90
Beste NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 90
IerrS l1iiIenberS GO
Dehnis MUM ...... .............. ......... 90
FRANK II Suter 90
Daniei harvey, 90
Dr Ii Ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 90
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-10-31
DETAILED STATEMENT
OF
EXPENDITURES
b Y
The County Commits siOners of Cecil
County During the Fiscal Year
Ending June 3Oth, 1896.

Published in compliance with Section
10 of Article % of the Code of Public
General Laws, which provides as
follows:
''That the County Commissioners
shall make out and publish annually,
in at least two newspapers published in
their respective counties, if there be
two, Detailed, Minute and Accurate
Statement of the expenses of said
counties specifying therein each partic-
ular item of expense and for what and
to whom paid, and shall also deliver to
the sheriff of their respective counties
as many copies of said statement as
there are Election Districts of said
county at least ten days before each
general election, and the sheriff shall,
within six days after the receipt of
such copies, set up one of them at the
place of holding elections in each dis
trict."
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-06
SEATS OF THE MIGHTY"
Highest Possible Approval of the
Westchester S~anitarium's
Morphine Cure.

Here are n few paragraphs from a report
following upon an investigation into the
treatment of MORPHINE AND KIN
DRIED HABITS, and published in the
United States Health Reports, November
issue, 1t says:
I'VE have no feeling but n desire for pub
lie benefit when we give our editorial and
Official endorsement to the new and mar
vellous treatment in use at the WestoheA,sr
Sanitarium for tho cure of the morphins
and similar habits.
This remedy equaliZes and stimulatea
all organs in the healthful performances az
their normal functions, and results in the
complete restoration of mental, normal, and
physical manhood.
We feel IL u duty to add that the treat
neht OF the Westminster Sanitarium is the
greatest curative agency incident To the use
OF morphine, opium, cocaine, choral and
lilquof mat ever came under our obserya-
non: IN the cure of these drug and liuuor
hhDltS the Westminster Senitarium's treat
lleHt IS superior to every other remedy in
tlIe world, and, rs such, we recommend IL
anu ihlorSe 1t editorinlly and officially in
thG tHited States Health Reports"
lpthlS hlRh approval we can priyatelv
AGA the personal Endorsement of clergyman
lawyers; doctors, journalists, players and
nlrH anu women in every walk who, with
ON ohe case or relapse, have been cured
w rtte iorn copy OF the Reports, confidential
sHstl'tohlals aud all Information to A, w
Ilas, Superlntendent, Westchester Santa.
rum, Westchester, New York City.
VI can personally at the town office. IlAA
Dio"u"Ay' corner OF Twenty-siIth street
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-06
SHE VAS Il YANKEE REBEL.
Misc Lnvian Her Suffering for
the Loaf Cansn md Her Recent Death.

Misc Lnvinn bankers. Her Suffering for
tho Lost Cause and Her Keeosi Death.
NEW BRITAIN. Dec. 5.-The recent burial of
Miss Lavina Dankers In the little cemetery
attached to the Congregational church at
Campville. a few miles below TorrinHton. on tho
Nausatuck division OF the Now York. New
Haven and Hartford Railroad. brought to n
close the last chapter in tho life OF n somewhat
celebrated woman.
In 1851 Miss bankers lived with her father
and mother. a younger sister. and u brother In a
little town in northern Massachusetts. When
the first news of BeaureGard's attack on Fort
Sumter reached her home. Miss bankers, then
20 years old. built a bonfire to show to her
neighbors that she was in sympathy with tho
South. and that's she ~rejoiced because the South
ern troops had begun hostilities. Tho young
rebel often afterward expressed the wish that
the south would be victorious. Her sentiments
were shared by the other members OF the
family, and they lost no opportunity TO show
their Feelings: SO emphatic did they become In
their denunciation that they soon were known
as the copperhead family. and were ostracized
ny me other inhabitants of the little town.
MISS Lavlna's family at that time WAS we'll
TODD and she was oetrothed to a young man OF
wealth. When she declared her allegiance to
the Confedorhcy. however. he broke Off tho en-
70 do with her family. This broke the spirit OF
the Girl, II not her heart, and a few years later.
when her father and mother lied, she moved
with her brother and sister to the little village
IN Connecticut whore. after thirty years OF
benevolent work, she died and was buried.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-06
CAPTIVE Wild ANIMALS.
What Some OF tho More Costly Arc Worth
Animals Born In Captivity.

The most costly of wild animals held in
captivity IS the elephant. A fine African elo-
plant costs from $4,000 to $1,000. A fine
Indian elephant would cost about So. 900.
Girafcs cost about the same as the best ele-
plants. about $4,000 or $1,000. but that quota
ton ia really only nominal; it would be difficult
To get n giraffe at any price. This ls due partly
to their increasing scarcity md partly to the
difficulty OF obtaining them. due TO the internal
wars OF the natives In the giraffe country.
Giratfos very rarely breed In captivity.
\ line hippopotamus would probably cost
about $4,000.
a good African lion, with n full and perfect
Homes $500 or 5000.
COOL Bengal tigers cost about the same.
Camcl7 usually cost from $500 to 5000 apiece,
Many Wild animals breed in captivity, and
tile supply OF via animals is now made up to
some extent from that source. In New York's
MruaGeIlr IN central Park. for example. "a
!ntgr number or wild animals have been born.
snrnc of them Of rare kinds AID great value
TIE same Is lIne' IN "A greater or lesa degree, of
mruaGcries anu or geological gardens In various
pats 81 the world. II is customary TO Sell or
cXrlnHge me surplus animals 30 born.
Mild nnlinalh IN captivity may finally cease TO
breed. v VA animals born In captivity are not So
likely 10 ne u hnc specimens aH those born In "A
wild stare, anu ~ succeeding generations they
degenerate ana income weaker and more sus-
crptible 10 disease! This stock is improved by
adding TO II, from time to time, Wild animals
from their native homes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-06
BARBERI As 4 PRISONER.
Her Conduct In Marked Contrast to tho
Other TombA Inmates.

Any ono who has seon Marin Barberi In the
Tombs and observed tho contrast between her
and the other women prisoners cannot fail TO
take an unusual interest in the case. Maria Is
as gentle and modest In her behavior as most
OF the other women are sullen and aggressive
and coarse. On this account shcshas always
been allowed a great deal of freedom. Before
her trial came on she spent most OF her time
sitting on the window seat beside the matrOn's
desk, but sine WAS never idle. She ,crochetcd
yards OF lace. and when she wasn't busy with
her needle she was reading anu studying.
Her crochet hook has scarcely beeii touched,
however, since her trial began. She Is Tar too
nervous and under too great a strain Tor that.
She is in the court room all uhy, ana has her
Bu )Der az soon us she returns 10 the prison. but
Matron Hardy says that Maria has eaten al
most nothing at all slice the commenc sment
or the trial. She IL locked In her cell n. about
u O'Clock, and then she reads and studies by
tho light OF her candle until 1t is time to put out
the lights. The other evening she pleaded to
be allowed 10 sit uu half an hour Longer than
usual. saying that she was afraid she would
forget her English. she had so little time now
TO study IT.. Tuesday wnS tho birthday of ono
OF her lawyers, and Monday night she labor
,ouslv wrote him a letter in English, expressing
lcr gratitud, AID her good wishes. Her terror
OF Mr.. Mcintyre, tho District Attorney, has
not hesn exaggerated. although II is probably
not q personal feeling, but merely because no
embodles. stor her, the forces that are against
her. Almost every night she asks the Malron,
wistfully:: DO you think they will XIII me?"