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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-31
Is IT ANOTHER FAKE?
corbett and Fitzsimmons Said TO Be Booked
for Coney island. Next February.

New York, Oct. 30-Warren Lewis
announced, today. that he had made
arrangements for a meeting of Cor
bett and FitZsimmons at the Greater
New York Club at Coney Island, some
time in February next.
"Corbetts' signature for 20 rounds or
more has been secured. and everything
is fully agreed upon added Mr.. Lewis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-31
JONES RISES TO EXPLAIN.
Denies That He Ever Admitted that Mckinley
Will Carry Illinois.

Nhicago, Oct. 30.--Chairman Jones of
the Democratic national committee, de-
MES the report cabled the London
Chronicle. yesterday. that he admitted
that Mckinley would carry Illinois. II
never intimated that Bryan will not
carry this state said he. Il did say
that he did not need Illinois in order
to be elected President, but the report
that concede this state to Mckinley
Is absolutely untrue. I believe that
Bryan will carry Illinois,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-31
ex.pREsIoENr HARRISON
Addresses an Enthusiastic Crowd Of 10000
or 10000 at Anderson, Ind.

Anderson, Ind, Oct. 30.-At Knights
town, today, Gen. Harrison was met at
the train by mounted escort, and
taken in carriage through the streets
crowded with cheering people to the
public square where a stand had been
erected. From 10000 to 1900 people
were packed n'the square and as many
more seemed to be unable to get within
hailing distance of the speaker. The
crowd was enthusiastic to a degree
and its cheering was redoubled when
a bunch of yellow flowers was handed
up to Gen. Harrison on the grand
stand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-31
TIl11 CLASSIC OF MN

p The title Of . neat illustrated volume
! have Just issued for msn Il gives
In plain language the effects following
youthful indisoretions and later sx-
cssses q Seminal Weakness, Impoten.
oy, Drains and LosseA vsricoosls. At.
rophy o. undsvslopnsnt, and points
out IN easy and Sue treatment and
cure at home witheut Drugs Or fled.
lelnes. 4 alse explains the cause and
cure Of RheumAtism. 6oiaticA Lumba
80. Kidney ComplaintA sto, without
nsdicine. Il e n fast . truthful re-
sumo Of ny thirty ysazs wonderful
SUCCESS Il tie curing of theee oesee by
Electric esif.tEsaemsaA and every
young. middle ased o. I'D man eu{-
fsrtn1 the alightsst weakness should
rad It and know inst whess IS stAnda
A. = ssnt fs:s. ssalsl, ~ nan upsa ~
~ 0lo0 ~ 0ssa1ssDL - voA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-31
Railroads and Steamboats,.
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
Arrangement of Trains in Effect
October 4, 1896.
Passenger trains leave Augusta as follows:
THROUGH TRAINS.

THROUGH TRAINS.
GOING VESTED A. NJ. for Lewiston
Pennington, Rangeley. Rockland, Port.
and, Bridgton. Boston and Montreal; 10 0,
A. ". Daily for Brunswick. Lewiston
cortland and Boston. week days con-
aects also for Pennington, Phillips
Rangeiey. Carrabasset. Rockland. Mont
real. Toronto and Quebec; 305 and 2J0P NJ
expressl for Brunswick. Bath. Lewiston
cortland. Boston; II 90 +. NJ. might Pull
mani every night for Lewiston, Bath.
PORTLAND and Boston; 1y0 A NJ. Portland
and Boston.
GOING EAST-l.50 A. NJ. might ex-
ressl for Skowhegan, Belfast Bangor.
inr Harbor St Stephen, ST. John Hall
TX and Aroostook county: $40 A NJ. for
Natervile. Skowhegan. Bangor. Vance
horo. ST. stephen ana St. John L. AZ z. NJ.
Tor Watervile: 2.35 p. NJ for Bangor. Bar
iarbor. Old Town and Houton via r. &
y: 2.i1 +. NJ. for Waterville Oakland
North Arson. Bingham. Skowhegan. Bel
fast. Foxcroft and Greenville. Bangor
I'D Town and Mattawamkeag; us +. VI.
f0r Waterville.
SUNDAYS only. 915 A. NJ. and 255 2.
W for Waterville and Bangor.
The Night Pullman Train leaving at $50
J. NJ. @oifg east does not connect for Show
began on Monday mornings, or for Bel
last. Foxcroft or beyond Bangor, Sunday
mornings.
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.
AUGUSTA TO SOUTH GARDINER.
Sun onlx-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-31
Money Rates Drop. at New York,

Wall Street, Oct. 3O.-3 P. M. About
2.3O p. NJ. representative of the Central
Trust Co. appeared on the floor OF the
stock Exchange. and offered $1,000, 900
on CALL breaking the rate at per cent
per annum Subsequently, Is per cent.
was DID FOR accommodations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-31

The engine of train IS, leaving Bos-
.oh AZ 4-Sl 2. NJ. Friday. went through
the saugus river bridge draw at Al.
No one was hurt. The draw was open
70 let q vessel through and the signals
were set Slippery rails caused the &C
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-31

General Joseph T. Terrence is crit
ically i'll at his residence in Chicago.
His ailment is Bright's disease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-31

SOUTH GARDINER TO AUGUSTA.
Sun
Daily days
A. NJ. p. NJ. p NJ. T. NJ.
So Gardiner, ". go 100 AS 6.45
Gardiner, ........63o Ito AS 9.55
iiallowell. .......6A 30 4.59 ZOOS
Augusta, ar. .....e5O LIS sos 1915
Through tickets to California and all
points South and West may be had of Z.
H.. Walker. ticket agent, Augusta, the
only Office in Augusta selling via all
routes and checking baggage free of ex-
pense. PAYSON TUCKER, Vice Pres.
and Gen Manager; f. E. BOOTHBY.
Gen1 Pass. and Ticket Agent.
Portland Sept. rs. 1896.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-31
Railroads and Steamboats,.

ruiihnaD Bunet Parlor cars betwesn
HIoniton at $50 A. M. and Bangor, at IA
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-14
rlrs. summer nenuc,ion sn1e.

Now while trade Is good we start to-
morrow our great reduction sales No
unatter If our competitors grumble you
derive the benefit OF the cut prices. Here
are th rev of the hniflred bargains all
over our storE. Alert buyers WIN profit
largely:
39c., ladies laundried waists. was soc.
Doe. iadies laundr.ed waists, was 75c.
69c.. ladies laundrled waists, was soc.
i5c'. waists. detachable collars, was
sl.OO "'
Ladies' black skirts. 81 .25. sl.50. s2.75.
I've, ladies fast color outing skirts
Zoe. ladies liSle thread hos, was soc.
25c.. gents Isle thread socks, was SOC.
4c' yard. new Scotch lawns, best
Merrm9ck calico and Tn.ng camhrics.
all colo!s. at 4c.
yard.
I9c. each, 100 English gloria umbrellas.
Marrafted fast color and not to split.
worth $l.5O, sometime sold for 81. 90. Spe.
csal Monday, 79c. each.
4c.. ladies jersey rib vests.
sc.. loc, l2}ac., better qualities, large
sizes.
l5c yard, 1O-4 peppe:rl brown sheet.
ing.
lie. yard 1o-4 bleach sheeting.
25c. sterling silver shin. waist sets.
l9c. pearl shirt waist sets.
l0c. silver and gold plate sets.
6lec. new dim!ty lawns.
9c box. fine 'butt.rmilk soap.
soc. perfect fitting summer nursing
and Coutil corsets.
75c.. K. & G. corset white and black.
25c., children's corded corset waists.
2 25c.. all wool serge for skirts.
S9c.. all wool storm serge
25c.. SIC. SOC, 15c.. black brlllarl:lha..
Bathing suits, all sizes at price never
so low for sea water. shrunk flannel.
LEVY BROS,
ia Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-14
a METHODIST RALLY.
A Monster Meeting OF Sunday Sch hoo oil
Children To-nay

This afternoon at 4 O'clock at the Cum
oerland Stretk Methodist Church. the
Methodists WEI have a big rally II being
the occasion of the annual meeting OF
the Sunday School Association. The
following Will be the progl anime:
Organ Preaudti-"Last Hope"
:. .Gottschalk
Arranged for the organ by ]. 2. Rives.
Doxology.
Responsive Reading. Tile Beautttudes'
prayer ..............,. Rev. c. w. Petit
Rsis,n,inI, Rymn No. ss2 .,,"Aropisi the Throne
Alembsr of Huntersvlile Sunday School.
song Observation-Disclosures. Selected
Member Liberty Street Sunday School.
Reports for last month.
Hymn No. 575
Onward Christian Soldier"
Member of Trinity Sundayi School
Youth. Fame, Pleasure and Religion"
Members of Queen Street Sunday School.
Infant Class Song .....
Members of Epworuh Sunday School.
Member of LeKies Memorial SUNDAY
School
Recltas.on .;;...,...,..:.... Selected
Member of Cumberland Street. Sunday
School
chorus OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. --
Members of Mckendree Sunday School.
Repor of Nominating Committee.
Five Minute Address. Rev. w. II. Atwiu
Reading Notices, etc.
Closing Hymn--"When the Roll Is
Called Up Yonder"
Benediction.
Postlude ......... March OF the Friars'
Jeus well.
The officers of the association are:
w. p. Dodson president: X. o. Noting
ham. secretary; f. J. Wha.ehurst. treas
urer: Rev. c. w. Pe:t.t, Mr.. w NJ.
Jones, Mr.. J. H. Waters, Mr.. j. w
Grandy, Mr.. J. d. Armstrong. Mr.. j
+. Whiteru ust. Mr.. j. ~ Webster, Mr.
II. c. Williams. MIR. NJ. c. Keeling, Mr.
G. N Haistead. vice-presidents.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-14
THE ELIAS MEMORIAL.
Graves OF Deceased HIembers TO BE DC.
c0rRted To-Day.

To-day will be observed by NorfoIk
Lodge, No. 3S. B. P. o. E, as Decora
ton Day. The graves of every decea sed
member of the order in the cemeteries OF
the city Will be decorated with flowers
by the members of the Norfolk. Rich
mond, Washington, Newport News. Bal
timore, and Petersburg lodges. the visit
ing Elks arriving here this morning.
The Elks Will assemble at their lodge
room In the Academy of Music building
at 2:S0 o'clock. and at $3.50 will form the
line In front of the Academy of Music
and march to the cemetery. The line
of march will be UP Main street IA
Church. to Freemason. to Cumberland
and to the cemetery. The music will be
furnished by the Soldiers Home Band
The order of exercises at the cemete-
ries includes prayer by Rev. Mr.. Coup
land, of St. Luke's Church: an Grafton
oy hon. w j. O'Brien, OF Baltimore
eulogy by Rev. DR.. NJ. b. Wharton. ~
the F'reemason Street Baptist Church
solos by Captain Frank Cunningham
of Richmond and Hon. Thomas McNul.
ty. OF Baltimore; singing by the D,a
mond Quartette, and dirge by the
band.
The members of the order will appear
in dark clothes, white gloves and with
the mourning badges of the order on
their coats.
The Elks will receive donations of
Mowers at the Academy of Music until
ii O'CLOCK this morning, and their appes
will probably be met with a generou
response.
In the event of rainy weather If ie
probable that the ceremonies will be held
In the academy of Music at d. m. and
the public is cordially invited to be pres
emit,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-14
Final wecn at The Univers,,y.

Following is the programme for the
final week a; the University of Vir-
ginia:
Sunday. June 14th-ll a. m. Valedic-
cory sermon, by Rev y. r. Cooke, d. T.
chaplain 10 the University; $3.50 p. m.
anniversary address before the Chris
,ian Association by Rev. James Y. Fair,
d. d.
Monday June 15th-s;3O p. m. final
celebration of the Washington Literary
Society; orator. Clyde w. Portlock.
knoxvIlle. Tenn; debater, Griffin w.
Holland Eastviile, Va.
Tuesday. June l6th-l1 n. M. annual
meeting of the Society of Alumni. in
The hall of the Washington Society; $3.50
D. m. final celebration of the Jefferson
Literary Society; orator, Waiter S. Han
cock Danville. Va; dcbater, Henry A
Hopkins, Pittsburg, Tex
Wednesday. June 17th-11 a. m. ad-
drsa5 before the Society of Alumni. by
Rev. John s. Lindsay D. D., OF Boston
Mass; 2:30 p. m, Alumni Luncheon
$50 p. m. closing exercises of ishe sea
son of the session. Award of diplomas
and degrees.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-14
HELD UP A WHEEL.
Experience ofn BiRer Win n High.
wayman Near Norfolk Friday Night.

1t Is something new In this section at
least, for n man TO be held up on a bike
by highwayman, but this was the mar
rowly averted fate Friday night of Mr..
Ed. Riddick. the we'll known bicycle
rider employed by Jenkins Y Page
+ Mr.. Riddicl<, who has already won
several medals for fast riding. expects
to enter the next! races, and with this
object In view recently purchased n
nineteen-pound scorcher upon which It
was his wont of an evening to wheel
over the delightful shell road to Great
Bridge and back
This had been his circuit for number
of nights before anything happened. 1t
was along about the first OF the week.
however, that the rider noticed several
times a stalwaru negro Watching him
curiously as he passed point in the
road where 1t passed through swamp
about five miles from Norfolk He took
no notice of the fellow. though. not sup
posing he had any evil intentions toward
him.
On the night in question. however, as
he was returning from Great Bridge
about 10 o'clock. and making 1t at race
pace gait, the big black man, who had
apparently been hiding in clump OF
trees near the roadside. Jumped out on
him. and made a violent attempt to tear
him bodily from the saddle OF his ma
chine.
As luck would have It the flap to the
riders coat-poclet was on the outside.
ard in his attempt to clutch the pock-
ct, the negro's hands failed to find a hold
and he was thrown headlong to the
ground. AS may be imagined, Riddick
did not stop his bike to see II the fell
low was hurt but he did look over his
shoulder long enough to see him pick
himself up, and start after him. Then
the rider put wings TO his steel steed.
and easily eluded his pursuer
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-14
CHATTANOOGA no NORFOLK.
A Thorough Train TO BE Operated by
the Southcrn Hallway.

The Southern railway VIII to-day lnau-
rate their through line to Chattanooga.
Tenn, thr first train leaving Norfolk
this morning at 10:05 o'clock This train
will probably be one of the finest trains
ever operated in this section of the coun-
try. 1t will be composed OF new com
b!nation sleHpeIs and first-class passen-
ger coaches. vestlbu:ed throughout its
entire length, lighted with Pintsch gas
and embracing every convenience known
TO railroad travel. Leaving here at 1906
this morning this train VIII reach Chat
tanooga tomorrow morning at s O'Clock,
making the actual time about twenty
one hours This train will open up a
large territory to Norfolk, passing as 1t
does. through Raleigh. Durham. Green's
boro. Salisbury, Asheville, Hot Springs
and Knoxville, without change OF cars.
The first train to reach Norfolk over this
route is due here tomorrow afternoon
at 500 o'clock, leaving Chattanooga this
afternoon. m
This new run Of the Southern railway,
together with their new line ITO Balti-
more. which Will be lnaugurated In about
two weeks, will add greatly to the busi-
ness OF this port.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-14
ncsolmtIous AdonteJ

TM1 City Democratic Executive Com
hlittee mas adolf ed the following leso-
iunohs, reported by the committee ap-
pointed for that purpose:
Resolved. By the Executive Commit
tee OF the Democratic party or the CITY
OF Norfolk. Va. that we accent with
regret the resignation OF Mr.. Alfred p
nom us chairman OF this committee:
Inat, having accepted the arduous
uu,es OF the Office ut time OF defeat
ahsl disaster. he has, by n Wise r.ith-
iul and impartial administration of tim.
trust guided the party to the most sig
raj vioory in It's history.
That WI herewith tender to him our
most earnest appreciation and cordial
successful lal0rs:
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-14
zAaa For rederate WlIowsG.; /; /;

"A Charming entertainments win be
given by the sDanghters5 OF the Confede-
racy 'on next Thursd.y evening, June
lsth from Ito II o'clock. on the lot at
the fod1 of Ghent bridge. The plaoa will
be handsomely decorated with lanterns
and iiags. delightful music rendered and
delicious cream and los served by lovely
women: a speciality Will be home-ma de
candy for the children. The badges win
be ready and sold to those desiring tlasm
Donations can be sent to the treasurer,
who will be thankful to receive even n
miilH from the children. All Daughters
OF the Confederacy are earnestly re-
auested to be present and everybody In
vs,ed to h5lp make II success.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-14
FUNERALS YESTERDAY.
The Inst sad Rites OF Well known
InNita.

The funeral Of Mrs Bessie p. Taylor,
widow of the late Mr.. T. s. Taylor, took
place at IL O'Clock yesterday morning
from Christ Episcopal Church. and was
largely attended. The service was con-
Quoted by the rector, Rev o. s. Barten.
u D., and was Of a very impressive
character. The following hymns were
sung: Burial anthem. chanted by the
choir; Weary OF Earth and Laden With
My SIN" soptano solo by Miss Lizzie
Iaylor, and chorus by the choir; Lead
kindly Light, tenor solo by Mr.. Key
compton, and chorus by choir; recess
sionai. My God. My Father. While I
stray" by the choir. The casket was
covered with roses. lilies and other love
~ flowers. and was handled By eiuht col
o'ed men. The following gentlemen
were the honorary pallbearers: Messrs
=. w. Grandy, Caldwell Hardy, n. Bea-
man, George Mcintosh, Richard BAYLOR.
tloyd Hughes, j. y. Walton, and Colonel
walter II. Taylor The interment was
In Emwood
The funeral of Miss Bette Griffin
took place yesterday afternoon at the
rreemason Street Baptist Church. and
was largely attended The service was
conducted by the pastor. Rev. NJ. n.
wharton. ID. D.. who paid high trib
ute 10 the character and worth of tho
deceased. The floral tributes sent by ad-
shiring friends We're very beautiful The
interment was in Emwood, the follow
ing gentlemen acting as pallbearers. +.
Messrs. w. a. Young, w. II Taylor
r. ID. Hamilton, Th. j. Randolph Jas,
a. Kerr. NJ. winston j. NJ. Burfoot and
DR.. Ed. Ferrebee
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-14
IN PORTSMOUTH NEXT YEAR
VIII Meet the Virginia EpsscOpaI
Observation-Disclosures nna n p lriaathn nL

the Dispatch from Wythevine says:
At the Episcopal Council to-day r.
w. Gamble, Reuben Meredith. r. NJ.
Patton and F. w Ridout were ordained
to the priesthood. From the Committee
on Parochial Reports 1t appears that the
communicates number 9.50S. and that
the expenditures for all purposes were
s2G46
The report OF the Committee on New
Parishes was unfavora BILE to the setting
apart of Trinity Church, ST. Georges
parish, as a separate parish. After the
transaction of considerable routine bust
ness the Council closed to meet at Ports
mouth next year
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-14
SInuGhtersaIc for Two Dnys-Monday
and Tuesday.

Two days. Read the prices and the
story is told. Think of $3.50 ,Sicillan for
$l.oo: Sicilian worth 75c.. now Soc; figur-
cd mohair worth sl.O0, now 69c.; ,,he 75c.
grade, now 5oc.; figured mohar worth
S0c., now i9c.; all wool serge, 4s-.nch
wide. in colors, worth 19c.; black, 46-inch
serge, worth 50c.. now 31c.; fine French
serge, worth SIPS, now &c.; nuns yelling
and Albatross, worth Soc, now 25c. Deep
cut in silks.
Dimityes worth 1Oc and 12iac.. go while
they last al 6Ac.; Persian effects, worth
20c.. now l21a.; 500 ya;ds d;mityes worth
&C.. now INC. challies, worth &c., now
Slac.; bleach cottons, &c., go while they
last at 5$c.; shirt waists, wor,hh 30c..
now 19c.; shirt waists, worth 6Oc, now
40c.; standard prints, worth &c., now
S&e. r. A. SAUNDERS.
Newest Discovery teeths ne
pssn. N. Y. y, Rooms Ennis. 182 KIass.s
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-14
The Council Caucus.

The newly elected members of the
City Council will hold caucus in the
Common Council chamber tomorrow
evening at o'clock. AT this caucus It
Is thought that the members who are
10 compose the Select Council will be
elected, and that the merits and de-
merits of the several candidates to be
elected by the Councils will be discussed.
The meeting, 1t is thought. will be one
of the most interesting held for years
In this city. and the result is awaited
with great interest
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-14
A Reliable I,In,tn.

The Chase Bros piano is an instru-
ment which the public rely upon. The
immense sales OF these high-grade pianos
throughout Virginia is absolute proof.
We are selling them on the best of
terms. and carry large stock Remem-
ber. we are manufacturers
Call or address, Chase Bros Piano Co.,
No. s05 East Main street, Richmond, Va.
Naval Post Band at Ocean View to-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-14

1t is generally understood that mos
boys benefit by life at a good pubic
school. and Englands royal family ha w,
again given evidence of the.r agreement
with this principle by sending Prince Ar
thur, of Connaught, to Elton.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-14

Don't fall 10 hear Naval Post Rdaa I'll
Ocean View: to-day. sS
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-14
China dinner sets at cost,
JOHNSTON CHINA COMPANY,
30. 81 and 33 CRANKY street.

l50deeorated toilet set at cost.
JOHNSTON CHINA Se)adPANy,
..aEI 2e, 81 and 50 Gfanby streae.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-14

Hon. George d. Wise of counsel for
Mary Ab:imathy. Will shortly go before
Circuit. Judge Coleman and ask for q
new trial for his client. Mr.. Wise ah-
bounced to-day thai. he had discovered
flaws I'm the record and law that would
compel the Judge to grant new triaa
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-04-02

Colin Slackleford said: "Some one
asked the other day what was the ORR
gin Of women proposing marriage dur
ing leap year. looked it up, and while
it may not be new to all | dare say it
will interest many. In the year 1883
stat tie was published by the Scotch
parliament, of which the following is
a copy, and is, to my mind, the origin
of the custom or idea. do not know
that it is u custom or ever was:
ut is ordaint that during the reign
Of Her Maist Blessit Majestic Margaret,
like maiden, ladee of bath high and
low estate, shall I've free to speak to the
man she likes. Gift he refuses to take
her to he his wyf, he sliale be mulct in
the sum of ane hundredity pounds or
less, as his estait may bee, except and
alwals gif he can make it appear that
he is betrOthit to another woman, then
he shall be free
CATER the dear old Margaret had
passed away women became clamorous
for their privileges, and to appease
them another act of parliament al
lowed them the privilege every fourth
year. This year is leap year, and no
doubt the question will be asked of you
what gave rise to the notion that W.
men NAV do their own counting. -
Chicago Tribune.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-04-02
TAXES In HISTORY.

Only a few years ago the Shah Of
Persia had a specializing governor, gull
ty Of stealing the royal taxes, boiled to
death in closed cal.iron of water.
The Inauguration of the mo Tern sys-
tenn of taxation was in Venice. which
levied taxes on lands and heavy duties
OH all manufactures and imports.
In 1902 a salt tax was levied in Great
Britain, and during the French wars
was raised to ESQ per ton over sixteei,
times the value Of the article
In Germany SO 900 families paid in
come taxes OH incomes from ESQ to
E2lO year; 50, 400 paid on 42lO to H48O
and Is 800 paid OH incomes above .48O.
The revenue Of the Uuited States
government last year was 1885 ,818, 500.
of which all but $1,000, 900, from the
sale Of public land, was derived from
taxation.
There is a tax on gravestones in Eng
land and the man who wishes to inclOse
a grave by means Of fence or wall Is
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-04-02

Miss Luna Barker returned home
after q two weeks absence from the
island.
Miss Jessie Weddle was ut West
Sound visiting friends for few days
the latter part of last week.
Miss Dellie La Plante will accom-
pany Miss Fillie Virrier to Port Town
send, Tuesday OIL Thompson.
Mr.. Barker has purchased Of Mr.. c.
Brumer, the ten acre tract of land
known AS the Sullivan place, for the
consideration $4,000.
Mr.. Barker is moving OH his new
place at West Sound and will do con-
siderable work to improve the place
in the near future. WEST SOUND.