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SwIndIed their UncIes.

New YORK, Dec. 16.-Pawn brokers
all over this country and Canada have
been swindled by an elaborate scheme,
which was operated from this city as
a centre. The men engaged in it over
worked the fraud when they found it
succeeded easily, and two of them
have been arrested here. Their names
are John Palmer and George Wilson
Palmer says he is jeweler; Wilson
is a printer from Philadelphia. The
common method OF valuation for a
watch is to 'touch" with acid the rim
only-such a process applied inside
being disturbing to the works. This
test the suspected watches have stood
perfectly, and SIS, 500 and as high as
$25 had been loaned on them. The
actual loanIng value was from $5 to
$40. The deception was through the
pretense that the watches were all
gold while only the parts usually test
ed by pawn brokers was of this metal:
Works and cases bore counterfeited
marks of standard manufacturers.
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The Silver Republicans.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE silver
men of the Senate and House who
bolted the st. Louis Republican Con.
vention held meeting last evening
at the residence of Senator Teller.
There was no action taken looking to
a course of procedure on their part as
to legislation in this or the next Con.
gress, although the indications were
that they would act together when the
time arrived. 1t was agreed, how.
ever, to continue the publication Of
the Bimetallic Union for the purpose
of disseminating knowledge on the sill
yer issue. Congressman were re-
quested to give their support to these
publications and assist in the circula-
ton of literature. This they unani-
mously agreed to do.
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A Queer Suit for Damages.

MOBILE, Ala, Dec. 17.-Dr. +. T.
McKaig, of Mobile, sues Drs. Herman
Mohr, ]. A. Abrahams, Neil McKin-
non and p. J. M. Acker for sending
him 10 the Alabama State Insane Asy-
Ium when perfectly sane, and for the
purpose of appropriating the income
from his property and enjoying the
emoluments of his position in the Al
ALBANIA Medical College. III are of
high standing. The defendants say.
they sent him to the asylum at his
own request, as he was loosing his
mind and wanted to be cured. He de:
MES this wholly and wants $4,000
damages.
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CHRISTMAS GIFT TO CHRIST.
Appeal to the Public by tho National Ar
menian Relief Committee.


menIan Relief Committee.
NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE National
Armenian Relief Committee has issued
the following appeal:
Two thousand years ago was heard
in Ramah the voice of Rachel weep
ing for her children Today is borne
to US from the same country the wall.
ing of little orphans, homeless, naked,
and hungry. This is the work of the
modern Herod-Hamid II.
"Here, Christmas bells ringing
through thousands of happy, comfort
able Christian homes, Peace on earth,
good will 10 men, There, where
Christianity first found its welcome,
100000 orphan children of martyrs
waiting the coming of the barest ne
cessities of life.
"Neyer did the Kings business
call for greater haste, Pulling up
grass and eating it, roots and all ;
whole villages cry as we pass: "'We
are hungry; dying daily, from cold.
hunger, fever, and exposure;' 'huddled
in stables;' begging from door to
door, wandering about like dogs,
eating and sleeping where they cam
such are the reports of eye witnesses.
"The relief of these sufferers of
Christ is entirely practicable through
our heroic American missionaries, who
are staying at their posts all through
the devasted regions, anxious and
able to do this very work. If left to
the tender mercies OF the Turks, the
children will be brought up as Mos.
lens. the girls being forced into Turk
ish harems.
"The paltry sum of $l2 will support
one of these orphans for year. No
expense is needed for buildings or for
salaries of those in charge.
"How dare we celebrate the birth
of the Christ with costly gift one to
another, with pomp and circumstance,
while those of whom, He spoke, In
asmuch as ye have done it unto one
of the least of these My brethren, ye
have done it unto Me- perish with
hunger2
"Oh, happy children, in this favored
landl Will you not this year make a
birthday gift to the Christ Child Him
self, represented by one of these9 On,
young men and women, consecrated
to the Kings work! What better SER
vice can you render In His name
than the caring for one of His own lit.
tie ones9 Oh, parents with empty era
dies and vacant chairsl Your darlings
need your tender care no longer. They
are past your voice to lull, or kiss to
waken, happy
"'In the far land to shine and sing
Before the Beautiful, the King.
Who every day doth Christmas
make
"But these other children, wander
ing in the blackness of despair, reach
out to you their tiny hands for the
love and pity they so sorely need: Is
not this work that you may do in
memory of your loved and lost9
"Any gifts for this object should
be sent to Brown Brothers & Co., 59
Wall street, New York marked For
the Orphan Fund of the National Ar
menian Relief Committee" Send for
literature and further information to
the Rev. T. D. Greene, Secretary, 63
Bible House, New York"
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How to Beat the Skipper Fly.

IN. Poe of Sherman, Ark, in an
article on preventive against shippers,
published in The Southern Farmer,
says:
LIST. Get one pound of borax to
1000 pounds OF meat; pulverize same
by running through an old coffee
mill; have ready a large pepper box,
with holes in the lid little coarse, SO
that the borax can pass through read
lily.
2nd. Take up meat after it has
taken up salt sufficiently, wash all
salt off in warm water and while the
meat is wet, dust thoroughly with
borax; flesh of meat and end OF the
leg bone, and in every nook and cor.
ner where meat has been cut. Hang
up, and you need not take down, only
as is necessary for. use, and if you will
only follow the above directions. you
will never lose any meat from the ef-
fects of the skipper fly. I have seen
it thoroughly tested. One Of my
neie hbors, Mr.. w. V. Keith, killed
three hogs early one season, hung up
some in the center of the house; killed
nine late in the season, using borsx on
last killing, hung last on either side
of first, and the last kept perfectly free
from the fly, while the first was badly
injured by its prey upon it; further
more, I let a negro on my place have
one side last fall that had hung in the
smokehouse for 1s to 90 months, and
was as sound and free from the skipper
fly as the day it was hung mp. Hams
90 through the season in perfect safe
ty. am farmer and write this for
the benefit of the farming class of peo-
pie, wishing all a happy New Year
and a prosperous future.
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TYranY of q Trust.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. 1G.-The
first real effect OF the recently organ
lied Kansas coal combine was made
manifest when local dealer who had
been cutting rates and refused to en-
ter the trust received "Kansas City
rate card" which stated that unless he
chose to sell at the combines price he
would be unable to obtain coal from
the mines with which he had been
dealing. The local dealer had an
agreement with a Pittsburg Kansas,
mine to serve him with coal, but this
agreement the miners now claim
is not binding. The boldness of the
trust has caused alarm among dealers
oenerallv-
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MACEO'S DEATH.
Habana Not Satisfied as to the Truth of
the Stories Told.

the Stories Told.
HABANA, via Key West, Dec. 16.-
Maceo's death is still surrounded by
mystery. The body is undiscovered
and no further proofs have been ad.
duced except the official statement
which leads the Cubans to think he is
still alive. In fact, the residents of
Punta Bravo, the vicinity in which
the engagement occurred, disbelieve
the story. Zsrtucha continues to give
extraordinary evidence. he now SAYS
the knife captured belongs to Gomez's
son and not to Maceo. The Cubans
consider it significant that the objects
captured are not shown and also the
alleged written statements of Gomez's
son. It isl also significant that no
Cubans have surrendered since the
leaders alleged death, proving either
that it will not affect the revolution,
or that Maceo is not dead. Many ru'
mors are afoat in connection with
Maceo's death and all are confusing.
One is that q major at Cabezas, Man.
tanzas, telegraphed that Maceo passed
near the town with a large force.
Another is that Aguirre has written
under date of the 10th, but does not
mention the fact. Many couriers
have been sent to investigate, but have
not returned. The Cubans disbelieve
the story that Macso was killed by
treachery. They say Maceo was not
easily trapped and would not acceptIa
flag of truce even from Ahumada.
He knew the gentleman by his reputa-
ton. The marine authorities are in
dignant at Weyler's statement that
Maceo crossed the trocha in a boat, and
it is said have cabled to Spain protest.
ing. The minister laid the fact before
the cabinet meeting. The relations of
the naval and military authorities are
strained.
The demonstrations in Weyler's
honor weru simply to cover the fail
ure in Pinar del Rio. 1t is easy to or
ganize any demonstration in Habana,
counting with volunteers the great
numbers of semi-military organlza-
tions who are forced to obey orders.
Crowds will gather the same as IN
other places and will cheerfor the sake
of excitement.
1t is said friction has occurred be-
tween Weyler and Civil Governor
Porruna on account of the former not
promoting Chief of Police Labarrera.
who is only a major of the civil guard.
Reports from the field are scarcer
eyery day. Tbs government is hiding
all important engagements. 1t is said
important encounters have occurred
in Plnar del Rio and Mantan-
zas, but the details are suppress
ed. In fact, the government is Try.
ing to impress the public that the rebel
ranks are demoralized since Maceo's
death and shirk fights. Quite the con-
trary. The rebels are displaying mora
activity even in the vicinity of the
city, where outposts are fred upon
nightly. The same happens at Guam.
abacoa and other surrounding towns.
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Frozen to Death.

MIDDLETON, N. Y, Dec. 16-Percy
Middlebrook, Frank Roe and Patrick
Powers, all sons of prominent citizens
of Orange county, Florida, took a
ride in sleigh last night, returning
at midnight. Roe and Powers at
tempted to assist Middlebrook from
the sleigh, but found that he was dead
and frozen stiff.
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A Fatal Leap.

TAMPA, Fla, Dec. 16.-Jose Garcia
Ammador, a Cuban wholesale import
ing grocer, while his brain was wreck.
I'D with fever, jumped from the second
st2ry of his residence Tuesday night,
crushing his head. He died at 9
o'clock this morning.
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Ready to Start for the Island as Soon as
transportation Can be Arr iauged-Viola-
tion of Neutrality Laws Uncle Sam Ex-
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to voice the sentiments of the other
side, weretrue, there were many dlffl'
in the wa I'D he expressed the hope
that the coUS 8 would take notice OF
these difficulties.
Mr.. Teller interposed to say that he
only spoke for himself.
After some sparring, Mr.. German
shrugged his shoulders and said: II
do not care about the mere fnesse.
But you know you cannot accomplish
anything at this. session. The Dingley
bill will not suffice. You cannot af'
ford to pass itupon the business OF The
country again at the next session
and, moreover, we won't permit you
to do it."
With this definite statement Mr..
German closed.
Mr.. Hale locked relieved, and re-
marked: THAT is ample" While
Mr.. Allen from his seat said: "Then il
is understood the Dingley bill is dead. "
Thereupon Mr.. Plat of Connecticut
got upon his feet and announced de-
cisively that he appreciated that 1.-The
Republicans never did have the votes
to pass the bill, and had less now than
they ever had"
But it remained for Mr.. Sherman to
formally announce that the Dingley
bill was dead. He said he could not
always speak for his associates, but in
view of what had been said on the
floor, he felt he could safely announce
now that the Dingley bill could not be
passed, and that it was useless to waste
further time upon it.
This closed the exciting debate, and
on motion of MIR. Quay, the Senate, at
4 :32 p. M, went into executive session
and soon after adjourned.
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Dies MONIES, Iowa, Dec. 15.-George
P. Guiot, railway ticket agent at the
union depot, has organized CON-
pany for the Cuban war. He has ar.
ranged to equip fifty men, and has
twenty. eight on the list now. The
men have agreed to 60 as soon as be-
ligerent rights are recognized. Guiot
is..a graduate of Orchard Lake Military
Academy, was several years a ser
geant of the United States Cavalry,
and is now chief engineer of the Iowa.
National Guards. He says several
other companies are being organized
in Iowa. All the work of organiza-
tion has been done since the assassi-
nation of Maceo.
NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-The Offices of
the Cuban Junta was besieged to-day
by applicants for enlistment in the
Cuban army. Even before any of
the officials connected with the lega.
lion had arrived, a crowd of sturdy
young men stood at the entrance of
the headquarters waiting for the doors
to open and before 9 o'clock the Gu
ban cause could have had sixty able
bodied recruits. All were dismissed
with the information that no men
were wanted. One young man who
had come over from Jersey City was
loath to leave. "There are fifty of
u.s." he said, "and I have come. over
as the representative of all. We are
ready to 90 at once. Isn't there some
way that we can join2"
The Cuban officials said TO day that
they had been quite overwhelmed
with applications, and that during the
lasttwenty-four hoursnarly eight hun
dred men had applied for enlistment,
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TAXED FOR IMPUDENCE.

Here is story they tell about Rudyard
kipling; indeed, | won't be sure that it
ism t he who tells it, He stayed at a hotel
once upon a time, in Montreal | think it
was, and when he came to 90 away he asked
for the landlord. The landlord appeared.
81 wanted to see you, said Mr.. Kpling
because you are wonderful man.
have never known your equal. | have So
iourned in hotels all around the world.
have never seen one like this
The landlord swelled with pride. He
intimated that the thing was really moth
ing when you know how to do it. Mr..
Kipling waited till he neared earth again
Then he resumed:
81 want to tell you that of all the hotels
under the shining sun have never seen
one that for unmitigated all around, I'M
endurable discomfort could even be named
in the same day with yours"
And when Mr.. kipling's bill was made
out one item in it read To impudence,
So. But what's S. when one Las spoken
ones mind ashington Post.
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Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic
Railroad Company.
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WILLARD THOMSON, General Manager.
Baltimore, Md.
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Il am very sorry this has happened
am sure. You are mistaken about having
put the money there before l left. Jennie
l took that money myself.
l will leave you to imagine the mothers
feelings. But l am glad to tell you that
she took the lesson to heart In relating
the incident to Il friend afterward, she
said, with quivering lips and tear filled
eyes:
Poor little fellow! 1t did not help him
out of his trouble to pray that time, but, l
assure you it will in the future. Sunday
School Times.
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wonder that the digestion Of both gets out
of order.
Nature works as hard as she can, but
there are some things she cannot stand. If
a man gets some foreign substance into the
works of his watch, he doesn't expect the
watch to run until the impeachment is re-
moved. His own digestive system is a
much more wonderful and delicate mechan-
ism than that of his watch, and yet he neg
lects it and abuses it. He lets il get out of
order, and refuses to help it. In the end
his neglect reacts with terrible force upon
himself. The reaction comes on gradually,
however, so that sometimes he scarcely sus-
poets the cause.
The cause of nine-tenths of the sickness
of the world is constipation condition
so common that four people out of five take
it as matter of course. From this one
cause come indigestion; disorders of the
stomach, liver and kidneys biliousness,
headaches, fatulence, heartburn impurity
of the blood and the serious complications
that follow. To begin with, constipation is
little thing, and little thing will cure it.
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are tiny, sugar
coated granules. They give to nature just
the little help she needs. They are as
gentle as they are efficient, and will per-
fectly cure the worst cases of constipation
There is nothing in the world like them, so
there can be nothing Just as good" The
druggist VINO tries 10 sell you Someth1ng
else has his own interest in view and not
yours.
For free sample package of from 4
to doses, address Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, No. 663 Main Street,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Any one sending 81 one-cent stamps to cover
cost Of mailing only, will receive free copy of
DIR. Pierces Common Sense Medical Adviser.
The expense OF producing this wonderful book
has been paid by the sale of 6soooo copies at the
regular price, $3.50. It has now been decided to
give away absolutely free, an edition of 500, 900
copies. Address as above.
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FOR YOUR PROTECTION.-- Catarrh
'cures' in liquid form to be taken inter
nally, usually contain either Mercury Or
lolise of Potassa or both, which are in
furious If too long taken. Catarrh is a
local, not blood disease, caused by sud-
den change to cold and damp weather. 1t
starts in the nasal passage Cold in the
head causes excessive flow OF mucus and, if
repeatedly neglected the results of catarrh
will follow, and oftentimes an offensive
dis barge. EIy's Cream Balm is the
acknowledged cure for these troubles and
contains DO mercury nor any injurious
drag.
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When you find who have tried Simmons
Liver Regulator you are sure to hear them
SAY something in its favor. Mrs. G. T.
Judy, Blue Grass, H., recently wrote:
81 cannot do without Simmons Liver Reg
ulator since | know the value OF it as a
family medicine. - And DIR. W. p. Gibbes
of Beaufort, S. c., says: Il prescribe Sim
mons Liver Regulator and know it to be a
first class liver medicine"
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One hog may cost almost nothing, while
three or four may be expensive. One hog
on small farm will consume waste that
will be sufficient but which serves very
little in the way OF satisfying several of
them. Weeds, skim milk, buttermilk,
potato parings, cabbage leaves, turnip and
beet tops and other refuse will be accepted
by a hog, and no grain need be given in
summer
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WOULD TAKE NO CHANCES

The young man who had answered the
advertisement surveyed the room critically
observes the Chicago Evening post.
1T is quite satisfactory" he said at
last.
The boarding house keeper gave a sigh
sigh OF relief
"when shall we expect you?" she
asked.
"Not SO fast, please returned the
young man. "There are some other details
to be settled that are even more import
ant than the plan and location of the
room.
~ think you will be satisfied with the
table, sir, suggested the landlady.
81 don't doubt it at ALL" he answered.
"And the price is"
"Quite satisfactory" he interrupted.
"But l am little particular in regard to the
people whom shall be obliged to meet.
In fact, it is solely because Of that that
am leaving my present quarters.
"Only those whose characters are above
reproach are"
''Of course, of course" he interrupted
again. MAY ask if you have any ladies
among your boarders?"
Certainly. Several of the gentlemen
are married, aud their wives are naturally
with them
''Oh, that'sall right. But how about
unmarried ladies?"
"There are two"
ANY widows?'
''One."
lie picked up his hat and started for the
door.
'But, sir, they are" she began.
Madame" he replied, II have no
doubt at all that they are very estimable
] ladies' and | should be very glad to make
their acquaintance any time except leap
year. But am taking no chances at
present"
The air is rife with base ball talk.
The summer girl will soon be with us.
Some fathers stand up with the bride at
the wedding, and Others are content to put
up.
The only condition under which man
enjoys having the blues is in a poker game.
The pen may be mightier than the sword
but in some localities the gun beats 'em
both.
No, Maude, dear, Robinson Crusoe had
nothing to do with Easter, despite his
| original Good Friday.
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SOUTHBOUND P. NJ.

wash'n. 3 30 I IS 6 80 Z 50 49,. 10 rs Ii SO -.
Week days and Sunday.
SUNDAY only. Except Sunday.
Stops on signal or notice to conductor.
stops to let off passengers.
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Dentist.
DIR, D. SHITHERS.

DIR. D. SMITHERS,
DENTIST
Graduate of University of Maryland Dental
DEPARTMENT.
Bohemia Avenue, CHESAPEAKE CITY, ND
Crown and Bridge Work Specially. 3oaply
An obtunder used for the painless extrac-
ton of teeth.
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Medical.

DIR. PETER COOPER
EYE, EAR AND THROAT,
WILhIEGT TON, DEL
Equitable Building, Ninth and Market SITS. $50
DIR. J. ". COOPER, JR,
HOAGPATHIST,
Mchl0-6m ELKToE, NE