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New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
HAHNB & CO, NEWARK, n. J.
HOBOKEN.

One Of the most fashionable affairs Of tho seasoo
was the wedding OF Miss Katherine Anna Fncksa,
daughter Of John c. Fincken. and Morton WI.
loughby Kerr. son OF ex-Mayor Edwin J. Kern
which took place at the home Of the brides parentA
No. 257 Fourth-st.. Wednesday evening. Th1
Rev. DR.. George c. Houghton. rector of Trinity
Protestant Episcopal Church. performed the cere.
r,ony. The drawing room. In which tho marriage
took place. was beautifully decorated with flowers
and plants. The bride wore iyory-white satin
trimmed with applique chiffon rhlnestones and
opals tulle veil fastened with orange blossoms, and
diamond ornaments. She carried white prayer
book. the gift Of DR.. Houghton. Miss Mildred
Browning OF Brooklyn. was maid OF honor. A re-
ception followed the ceremony. Among those pres.
ent were Mr. and Mrs. @ Blanck. Of Teneck; q.
Mayor Edwin J. Kerr. E. V. s. Besson. Alfred Kern
George F'lncken. Fred Stewart, Alfred Bond, John
B. Keresey. jr, James Feeney. Leonard Middleton.
Henry eeea Mr. and faq Mrs
stoba and H. KHme Among the guests from Jes:
from from S srookiyn Mr. and Mrs William A. Kerr Nj ss:
SON Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Browning. Mrs: c. Me
mann, Mr.. and Mrs William Niemann. jr:; from
Mr. and an Mrs john ohm Menken Ernst Frsdho NJ
and Mrs. Becker. Miss A. Friedhof. Mrs. La Gay,
Mr. and Mrs. Hubert; from philads!phia, Mr.. s1d
Meister is er''''' '''''' '''''' ''''-' = - - . " -
pretty wedding Wa: celebrated on Tuesday even
No LIPS Wlllow-ave., when their daughter MisS
City The Rev. Charles r. Barnes, Of Plainheid.
q cousin Of the bridegroom. oficiated. Miss Maggi6
Barnes was bridesmaid and John c. Noble was bsso
man.
John Boomhower and Mrs. Harriet Smith wero
Hudson-st, on Tuesday evening. The Rev. W. 4
Jenvey oficiated. Among those present were Ma
E. Price, Mr. and Mrs Dollnger. Mr.. and Mrs Biack,
Of New-York City: Mr.. Matthews. r. Heloran. NR
williams, John Williams. Adolph Koop. Nrs. y
Arment and Mrs. c. Smith.
Endeavor Societies held on Friday evening, y
the First Baptist & Snurcn: st Ninth ana HIoomns!1
solos and readings made up an excellent pregrl@mA
The Scatter Coed Circle It Kings Daughters gsvl
B. Psuts Church On wednesday evsuin8. 4
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
STAY AGAINST THE PIPE LINE REFUSED

Trenton. Nov. IA (SpeciaD.-Vice-Chancelo EN-
cry decided a motion to-day. maze by the Deia-
ware Iackawanna and Western Railroad Com
pany. which has an important bearing upon the
legal battle to prevent the United States Pipe Line
Company from shipping oil across the state state
ing the nine line company from using the oil pipes
running the tracks Of hs Deawars a,H u5iI
the question of title to the lands occupied by the
pipes shall have been determined by law court
and the Questions between the htigants have been
brought before the equity courts 40, ..
The effect OF the refusal to grant the mouSn Stsnal
ard Oil Company IN q position 10 transact business,
On November the vice-Chancellor dismissed inc
restraining order against the pipe !no copaHy. ab T
Until the appeal was decided II Is this mouon
upon the appeal which the Vice-Chanceior 'o-oay
refuses.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
RUTHERFORD.

Mrs Arthur w. Van Winkle. president OF the
Womens Reading Club, Will give tea lot the
members OF the club Wednesday at her nome
on Ridge Road from 20 p. n
A recital for the benefit Of the Rutherford Free
Public Library Will be given next Friday night In
the Iyison Library Building By Miss Sadie we're
Milne Her assistants will be Miss Grace -
Couch contralto: A. Hobart smock. tenor Edward
Case. viollnst. and Miss Edna Clerihew. accom-
number Of young people interested n amateur s1
heatrcals who RECENTLY produced the iarSe tSs
White Rose Amateur Dramatic CIRCLE, and, as :
their first play will give Among the Breakers at
Iyceum Hall some time IN December -
Gershoin Mott Post. G. A. R.. has arranged ior
the presentation OF United States nag 10 the
schoohouse ct Upper Saddle River ~, ,,s
Rutherford Lodge. Knights OF Pythias WIZ noIa
Its annual divine service tonight at the Cnurch on
our Father The sermon will be preached py the
Rev. George H. Badger. pastor OF the church
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
PATERSON.
SOCIAL GOSSIP OF INTEREST FROM THE
SILK CITY"-MARRIAGE OF MISS
EMERSON AND MIR. TERRELL.


The first Of series OF musical evenings given
on Friday at the home Of c. Wiske. IN Broadway.
An admirably prepared paper 'Gregoran Music.
or Plain Song" was read by W. L. X. Wurts. with
plano Illustrations by the reader the vocal liusra-
ton by the Rev. 6. VI. Dorwart and the organ Illus
tration by Mr.. Wiske. Miss Zeela Crooks rendered
a brilliant piano solo. and Miss Moore contributed a
soprano solo.
The presentation to slocum Post. q. A. r.. OF a
valuable memorial record book by Dr.. f. J. March.
OF this city, was suitably celebrated on Monday at
Farragut Hal. large number OF prominent guests
The women Of St. BonaventHre church served an
old-time country supper on Monday evening.
School Teachers Association gave weil-atiended
and enjoyable social on Monday evenins
Ing Those present were MrI. and Mrs Houston
May Reese. Elsie Wood. Fife Ray, Matte Fulton
Messrs. Fernon and Heber Royal. William Fulton
Fred La Baugh William Tuttle and Eeward Denike
Miss Fanny Park Emerson and ! n. Terrell. 1r. OF
Rev G b. shaw Miss Grace Isve:yn Moore was the
bridesmaid and Isaac Van Thom was ees, mqn an
Terrel ana Dr. Herbert s. Emerson were ushers
Among those present were Jgdge ~ james MES lnsHs'
Parker Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas SldebotaaIn; Mr. and
1a Mrs. bae a ar M br Sd and Mri Mrs. : l. = G5
and Mrs. Macadam. Mr.. ana Mrs william "; va, Van
ho W banap bur- ha Mr. Mrs and Mrs D Jsmes b. Terrell Mr.
ana Mrs James Hobbs AIR. and Mrs; Clark Force.
Mir and Mrs. W. Endeils. Mr. and Mrs. HAIRY
Hand Mr. and Mrs. c. a. Terrell. MI and Mrs
samuel Patterson, Mrs Gordon Mrs. Sidenotham, an,
Marsh Miss Van Thon Miss Deniisois M MesSrs. RS:
Lester Inglis Robert Christie, Hugh {. rinch, Ira
Hand, j. d. Bedford. Charles Hitchcock John
~ rna ;reotinrs AZ the rooms Of the Y NJ c. A. for
PRAYER for the deliverance OF Armenia have been
Earnestly and largely attended.
The J,inior Fndeavorers OF the First Presbyterian
Church gave a delightful red. white and blue social
Friday night ,-s - r.,,u,
new literary society was ORGANIZED on IhursI ,n;,I
dav afternoon, composed of young people, ana VIII
he known as 1.-THE Infant OF Prague Reading Cir
Gle The officers Father MacCornack, di-
rector; Sister Genevieve. direcuess sister Ihere-
sna, ASSISTANT directress; Miss Mary McElhatinn.
president: Miss Mary O'Nel. yce-presiGent MaM Mlss
Mary McConley treasurer: Miss Maggie y Nell'
Secretary; Miss Maggie Baird Librarian -.
a party of young people was entertained Al tne
home of William Mannion. In Hamiiton-ave. on
tuesday evening They were Misses Daisy Laird. t5a
frYnma 'Talliwell, Gussie Garrabrant Anne HART
Wick, Daisy Halliwell Emma SNYDER Minnie ia,r G
Cnsr,es Garrabrant. Harry Hartmeer. Leonard
Holden Clarence Bogart. Frederic FlaveL
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
WEsTFIELD.

Mrs. z. Thorne Of Washington. d. c.. Is the guest
OF Mrs. L. N Whitaker
The ladies' Of st. PaIl's Church realized hand
some sum Of money from their Japanese tea.
Local as we'll a professional talent werc called
upon to entertain the Social Club members and
friends at their Thursday entertainment
The Y. NJ. c. A. Is about TO be revived. as 10
shown by the election Of q Board OF Directors.
sIsting OF Walter Moorehouse. John C. Morrow
Charles c. Apgar, wiampC. Heineicke. Robert
Harden Thomas Love. Warren Wocdrnf. William
Seward John Carberry, G. f. Decker, Edward Bur-
roughs r. p. Grant and DR.. William Gale.
The musical class. under the direction Of Mrs.
Henrietta MacDermaid, given at the Westield
Club house was an affair that brought out many
society folk Those who took part In the entertain
ment were Miss Ethel Smith, Miss Lulu Gilby Miss
Carrie Hart. Miss Lizzie Hart. Miss Elsie Miller.
Miss Tessie Scudder. Miss Elsie and Mabel Welsch.
Miss Edith Osbourne Miss Garretta Woodruff Miss
Pearl Wclsch and Harold Wesch.
A well-attended New England supper was given
by the ladies' Of the Congregational Church on
Tuesday.
week hold an entertainment In the chapel
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
EY-uAYOR LANE, OF B4YONNE, DEAD.

Ex-Mayor Stephen Knowlton Lane died at his
home in Bayonne early yesterday morning from
heart disease Mr. Lane was for many years
merchant and a member Of the Produce Exchange
In Ncw-Y York City. He moved to Bayonne in 1853
and was elected 81 member Of the Board Of Edu
cation in 1884 He served two years IN that Office
and was then elected 10 the Common Council from
he Frrst Ward In 1879 ne was elected Mayor Of
Bayonne, with no opposition. and served two terms
Of two years each.
Mt Lane leaves q widow and three children. one
being the wife OF Dr. F. H. Boynton, an oculist OF
New-York His death was sudden and caused great
surprise 10 his mand friends. as he was up and
attending 10 business on Friday.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
ENGLEWOOD.

suas Wright. Of Englewood. and Miss Neihe
,,o.n ~ I,eon,a. we're married Tuesday at the
go =, the brides father. The Rev Mr.. Fichtner
Of tbis place. tied the nuptial knot.
The popular subscription dances whch were
,ro,aa last winter will be resumed on NO
r inaugu.nSed The arrangements will be under the
dirsction Of A. E. GOe HoSaith M1sxs mns,e hra the
garian r ihe subsequent dances Decsnber
e. and February Xrs Ine &ars Mrs
are; Mrs. MhTIsincserherr. K % MIS- Mrs H. W Banks, jr. Mrs.
George ~ Eetts Mr. Msr' Mr, tn0f 4 Plai. Mrs. n
v0S n Kdder Mrs. Ssphpns %sscarn Mrs pSers j. c.
Anae'sSvhn. sSvhn.nnsrd Homans, Mrs. Girard Vermllye.
Ms %I. ysrmE. Mrs MrI DunsHn pei6:
BIZ. y1us Mrs / w Loveland. Mrs A. Gains. Mrs:
n achpson MTs bays Ml. MIs Nsaye nelea Mrs.
Phelps; ,:a,,s Mt, and Ir"s Mrs 8 T. Ciulow.
preliminary sof os for Cup 10
for FOR Women, was held on Tuesday afternoon The
anal will b played tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
MORRISTOWN.

Mrs Murray s. Day. OF "etmore-ave' gave
.no,r,,np reception this week in honor OF her
daughter Miss Alice Day. who Is one OF this sea-
sons debutantes.
Tho engagement has been announced OF hs'r,
,osn.o, ~ this CITY. to Miss Edith Woodward. OF
Washington, .. G. , ,,,.. rat, Eerrts
gave a charming reception ior ise "u'"Ds' "
f,uests this week L.. o,rovnced of Ar
The marriage Of James Trainor OF TINS ciaA N N
Miss Kate Furey OF Millburn was enia nsva ~
Sons "a an extended wedding u1A
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
BLOOMFIELD.

Miss Tillie Schultz, of Glen Ridge. and George
Mayer. of Brooklyn. will be married on November
25
DR. Nelson NJ Chitterling. OF Glen Ridge. was
married on Wednesday night in New-York to Miss
Jennie Page.
Miss White will spend the winter with her bro
ther the Rev. Y. A. White. OF Bloomfield.
The Lends Hand Club met at the home OF Mrs.
r. r. Benton on Monday. The subject discussed
was Modern Warships and Their Evolution"
teran will close to-day with a historical sermon by
the Rev Charles f. Knox. a former pastor; Be.
rinnine tomorrow the Rev. w. Walton Clark will
hold a series Of special services
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
ALLEGED SHORTAGE OF FUNDS.
A WARRANT FOR THE ARREST OF COUNCILMAN
KLINE OF ATLANTIC CITY.

Atlantic City, Nov. H-On Thursday night war
rant was sworn out for the arrest of Councilman
Edward F. Kline. the charge Of misappropri-
ating funds as secretary Of the Firemens Relief
Fund Mr.. Kline has been for some time out OF
The city, his family denying all knowledge Of his
whereabouts. The Police Department has wired 10
various points. that his arrest may be looked for
at any tirae. The amount OF the defaication Is
srnDosed reach 1900.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
SUITS THE OUTCOME OF THE DISASTER.

Trenton Nov II (SpeciaD.-Seven suits for dam
ages aggregating 100000 were commenced In
the Supreme Court to-day against the AtiaHtc I''y
and the Philadelphia and Seashore Railroad com
paDies. 49,, 4. 4. .
TIE persons suing allege injuries received IN tho
terrible collision Of the excursion trains near Az
lantic City during the summer.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15

spoke The members Of the colony were present and
sang several native hymns.
The Rev. Dr. n, B. Randall. Of the Baptist
Church will take charge OF the Unionville, n. T.,
Baptist Church for several weeks. The Rev Dr.
McCIymont. Of Newark, will occupy DR.. RandaIs
pulpit in his absence.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
A Few Words
Relating to
Thanksgiving.

the most desirable place in which to
buy furniture. Not a mean article
in the whole 400x200 feet, and not
a price that can be matched else
where for fairness. While we have
every conceivable line Of Thanksgiv.
ing needs, from the fish fork to the
nut pick, from the roasting pan to the
stove, and the napkin to the table
cloth and dolly, We ask you to notice
our special offers in dining-room fur
niture, so needful on the occasion o.
the great feast:
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15

GUARANTEED BEDDING-We make all cur
bedding. and accordingly guarantee every hair
feather, tick and workmanship.
RE-UPHOLsTERING-W make a speciality
of re-upholstering parlor and reception suits,
odd pieces. &C.. in a thorough workmanlika
manner. II you have work OF the kind, w
should be pleased to talk with you about IL
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15

All goods marked in plain figures and sold q
one price only. Goods delivered at any railroad
station In New-Jersey free Of charge. NO
EXTRA CHARGE FOR PACKING.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
Dining-room 1uTn3s
<uv> Rnv TIL a oaks~4~f~m

Dining-room 1uTn3s
ture for Thanksgiving
Nowhere In New York
will you find q greater
display Of dining-room
furniture than right
here. II there Is any one
speciality we excel in Ne
our sideboards, extension
tables. china closets. side
tables and dining chatrst
This line Is shown IN Old
Flemish, solid mahog.
any Colonial style). and
antique oak.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15

Floor Coverings in every
make and style at every
price. Largest and best -.
sortment. Three kinds Of
light in which to view q car.
pet. viz the bright. the mod
crate, the dim religious" In
this way every light effect
can be secured.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
sN];h@s&&5 Il, IhY|','| a. Z; ( q
q OXkWVIVXW W.

Pioneers, Promoters and Majns
tniners OF Low Prices for Every
Kind Of Home and Personal Need os
Reliable Character.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15

New Jersex:s DiGg:st nstsil stefc:
Next niggest. and Located In the
Very Heart Of Newark.
BiEEest Bargain store In the
United states.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15

Hi6eboards in oak,
mahogany or Flemish,
from S.0S to 170.0S.
China Closets, square
or round end, with or
without mirror b ack
from q. rs to 231.OO.
We direct special at
tention to our display Of
mahogany Dining Furni-
ture in the cid colonial
style. such as Buffets,
Round Extension Tables.
China Closets, Colonial
Chairs, all at popular
prices.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-12-03

Men and women tremble at the mere
thought Of the thief and assassin who steals
in at midnight to rob and slay. Without
qualm these same people face the deadly
advances Of foe infinitely more dangerous.
All the robbers and assassins in the history
of crime did not slay as many human beings,
as consumption kills in single year. One.
sixth Of the population Of the world dies Of
this deadly pestilence. 1t turks in every
home and In every public place, waiting for
its victims There is but one protection
against it. The microbes Of consumption
mag be safely defed by those who keep
their blood rich in tissue building elements
and free from impurities. The lungs il
supplied with pure blood, furnish no foot.
hold for the germs Of consumption.
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is
the greatest Of all known blood-puri6ers 1t
Is the best tonic and invigorator. As flesh
builder It has no equal. 1t has cured thou.
sands Of consumptives who have been pro-
nounced incurable by physicians. 1t fills
the arteries with rich, red, tissue building
blood, and drives from the system all dis
ease germs. Thousands have testified to
Its merits.
Mrs Ursula Durham, Of Sistersvilie, Tyler Co.,
W. Va, writes II should have been dead had Il
not been for your medicine. Twas nearly dead
when began taking DR., Plerce's Golden Medical
Discovery had pain In my side all the time,
had but little appetite, and grew very thin. This
baby is now nearly year old. She was Born last
March. After she was born had local weakness.
could not stand up long enough to wash the
Dishes In September began taking DR.. Pierce's
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-12-03
ATTEMPTED HoLDuP.
Electric Car Near Kansas City Boarded by
Three Would Be Desperadoes.

Electric Car Near Kansas City Boarded by
Three Would Be Desperadoes.
KANSAS Cry, Mo-, Nov. 2s-A bold
attempt to rob the passengers on car
on the Kansas City & Independence
electric line was frustrated by the
timely and definite action Of the mo.
torman and conductor Of the car, who
drove away three Of the would.be rob-
bers and captured the fourth The at
tempted robbery occurred at mid
night Thursday as the car pulled into
Washington station, halfway between
Kansas City and Independence. There
were 70 passengers in the car. The
captured highwayman Is Oscar
Bridges, who boarded the car, re-
volver in hand, but because OF
Il fatal timidity on the part of
his pals who were 10th to fol-
low him at the last moment, when
prompt action and nerve were re-
quired, he was completely overpowered,
his revolver taken away and he was
placed in the custody of deputy coun-
ty marshal. 1t is believed that Bridges
was at the head of the gang that at.
tempted to rob Chicago 4 Alton pas
senger train at Blue cut on the night
Of October 49, He was incensed at
his cowardly pals after being cap
tured Thursday night and made
a confession to the officials, in
which he told how and by whom
the robbery of the car was planned.
In his confessi on he included the names
of Ernest and Eugene Ridgway, twin
brothers living at Centropolis, and
James Repine, also Of Centropolis
The Ridgways are bridge jumpers and
high divers and have been repeatedly
seen at Washington park,
The two Ridgways were arrested at
ten o'clock last night at Leavenworth,
Kan, and brought to this city. All
three Of the men are now In the Jack.
son county jail.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-12-03
A CORN FAMINE.
Louisiana Suffering from Search
ty Of the Cereal
The COLUMBIAN LIBERTY BELL.
Judge Gibbons, Of Chicago, Appoints Re.
Celver to Take Charge Of the Bell
The West Point Band to
Tour the Country.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. %. "A committee OF
representative business men Of the
state Of Louisiana. appointed by the
governor, is here to obtain a special
rate on corn to that state, there being
famine in that commodity there. The
committee consists of U. Millsap, OF
Monroe, La, chairman; J. s. Handy, OF
Monroe; B. F. Thompson, of Ruston;
J. M. Lee, Jr, Of Monroe; ]. H. Craw.
ford, Of Monroe, and E. W. Anderson,
Of Monroe. Chairman Millsap said to
q reporter:
The conditions OF the farming classes in the
northern and middle section Of our state can
not be overdrawn. The corn crop failed and
the cotton crop is very poor. There is almost
O famine in II parishes In the northern central
part Of the state, In the territory between the
Ouachita and Red rivers. We estimate that
we will have to purchase aOO,00D or 60J,'0D BUSH
els Of corn in the western markets The gov
ernor has appointed US to ask the railroads for
o special rate on the shipments OF corn des-
tined to that portion Of the state where the
crop was failure We will remain here two
or three days and confer with representatives
Of the western lines, especially the Missouri
Pacific and Illinois Central.
THE COLUMBIAN LIBERTY BELL.
CHICAGO, Nov. 6.-The Columbian
liberty bell enjoys the distinction Of
having receiver Judge Gibbons yes
terday appointed the American Trust
and Savings bank to take charge of
the Tell, upon the application of
George s. Knapp, the custodian Of the
bell, which has been involved in good
deal Of litigation. Knapp has claim
against the Colum bian liberty bell
committee for $5,5s5, and wants the
court to order the bell sold at auction
unless his claim is satisfied. Knapp
also asks an order restraining the sher.
if from selling the bell and its truck
under levy which that official has
made.
WEST POINT BAND TO MAKE A TOUR.
WEST POINT, N. Y, Nov s8-A fur
Tough has been granted by the secre.
tary of war to the military academy
band, under the conductorship Of
George Essigke, from January 10 next
to February 4, to make concert tour
of the principal cities Of the United
States,
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-12-03
APPEAL FOR ARMENlANS.

The ON GERS of the Worlds W. c. 7. U. Ask
Comrades to Raise FUNDS for Good
Cause.
CHICAGO Nov. 2S-The general Off
GERS Of the Worlds W. c. 7. U. have is
sued an appeal to all comrades to take
up collection for the Armenians and
also ask the newspapers to open their
columns to increase the funds All
officers Of the national. state, pro-
vincal, county and local unions are
asked to institute house to
house canvass for funds. The
address closes by urging upon
all good people the significance
of making Christmas presents this
year, for the most part, to the Arme-
mans who are starving in their own
country or to the refugees for Armenians
who have escaped, sending the funds
to Mrs. Helen M. Baker, treasurer of
the National W. c. 7. u, the Temple,
Chicago.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-12-03
MONEY PACKAGES MISSING.
A Possibility That an Express Clerk Fled to
Escape Arrest

A Possibility That an Express Clerk Fled to
Escape Arrest.
KANSAS CITY, Mo, Nov. 26-The
search for George E Ross. the missing
money clerk for the Pacific and United
States Express companies at the Union
depot office. continues just as earnest
ly as ever. The officials OF the two
companies and the Pinkertons are
leaving no task undone that promises
to give them a clew to the where.
abouts Of the missing man. The Kan
sas City officials Of the two express
companies have not informed tae pu bic
whether Ross carried away or squan-
dered any money belonging to either or
both Of the companies. They say they
have not completed the checking up Of
his accounts, and consequently they
cannot say whether he is an embezzler.
1t is known. however, that two pack
ages Of money aggregating $1,000 are
missing. They were traced as far as
the Kansas City office, and 1t is not
known what disposition was made Of
them
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-12-03
TO SAVE HIS MOTHER.
A Lad Kills Her Assailant and Will Not Be
Prosecuted,

RED BLUFF, Cal, Nov. 20. The grand
jury of this county states in its report
that the district attorney had submit.
ted to it the testimony taken at the
preliminary examination in the case of
the people VS.. 10 Sousa, the ll-year-old
boy charged with the murder of his
stepfather, A. G. Nunes. The district
attorney had asked the advice of the
grand jury as to what further action
he should take in the case, and the
grand jury, after full examination of
oil the circumstances connected with
the affair, and considering the tender
age of the defendant, did not believe
that a jury would convict. The grand
jury therefore recommended that the
district attorney take steps toward the
dismissing of the case. Nunes was
killed by young Sousa at Battle Creek in
this county, October 20, while in the
act Of beating his wife, Sousa's mother,
with stick of wood, and the boy
claimed that he killed Nunes to save
his mothers life.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-12-03
A Deal In Missouri Coal Lands.

COLUMBIA, Mo-, Nov. 2S.--A big deal
in coal lands near Columbia has just
been consummated. James S. Match
EFT, representing syndicate, which
has Its headquarters at La Crosse and
Black River Falls Wis, has leased 900
acres of land seven miles northeast OF
Columbia and asserts that operations
will begin January 1. These coal
fields are the best in the state and are
practically inexhaustible. The COM
pany expects to erect a number of
buildings and employ 400 men.