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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1897-07-15
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Sic stopped before s house bes
ing q brass plate and then th,
flush in her cheeks began 10 fade away
She hesitsted for moment before sh,
rang the bell and then in her nervousness
gave such peal that the professor, SLIM
beriog peacefully inside, stsrted up 10 a
fright
Ach, Himm.lI be remarked. Vat II III
The reply came in the form OF q neatly
dressed servant who snnouucsd that .
young lady was waiting to see him, and
the professors curiosity overcoming bis
usual dignity OF manner, he gave orders
that the yound lady should be admitted.
Nellie came 10 nsrvously. She glanced
at the big bearded man in front Of her and
wished she had not been so hssty. She
was more than afraid OF the professor -
who had such . reputation for ecoeptricity
and she hssitsted before she plunged
into the story she had 20 carefully planned
to tell him.
When she spoke all her nicely worded
sentences, all her carefully calculated elo
1usnoe vanished and she could hardly
sssmmer hslplessly:
| want to ask you, she began, toto
test my voice
The professor smiled grim, sign6
can, smils and she felt in very truth she
vas boarding lion in bis den.
Oh, know its strange thing to ask
you to do, she said nsrvously, but !
thou yht-I thought
Well, well be said grrfly, will you take
a sest2
Oh, 10, said Nellie eIcitsdly, II you
please. I'd rather stand; I'm too suIions.
| want to know sbcut my voice / want
to kuow il can make some money.
She paused A suadsn horror Of her
own temsrity overlook her. She bad
come TO one OF the most celebrated proies
sors Of music 10 London and boldly asked
him to iest her Voicel Supposing he
asked her euinea or two for doing it'
She could not pay him and be must be
told 30 at once.
! think perhaps think perhaps
ougnt not to have come. she said nervous
ly. am very poor. should have no
money to pay Tor your opinion; but but
| never thous at Of that when | came.
forgot-I only thought Of that when /
came forgot only thought Of Raj
OF myselt
Her voice broke little and when she
looked up she ionud the professors
email. tvinkhag eyes fIed kesply upon
bsr
BE said nothing He stood immovAbly
wS'ohlus her, snd, SIS il 10 reply to seme
unuttsred question, she went on.
us 80 ab1ious Tais afternoon some
thing worried ne / don't kbsw what It
was eIsotly - ssrt OF fsbodios, snd !
eonlI cot beIp thinking Ny husbsnd,
Won ktov, sIass Et the theatre. He-hr
i, pot strong sud Ately be seems strange,
IS h-n II bic hesiih vas glviog away
he wants rect sld change O4ly the
other vssE the doctor ssid be ought 10
get away to the see, sIi sbd be cAs't DO
IT, he ouly earus !ast ebough for uE 10
live upon soi iii be shoni1 be III, |
doa't Euow sAst vs should DO. | came
to you 10 ktos II could earu zone
money.
She stopped TIE professor wss sliil
sstcaigs ner.
We'll, well. be saii, lot nlkisdlg, let
gssse Let ms bear ysu stbs.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1897-07-15

I'm gerry ts lose ny maid. She
knew btr place 60 veil. On, perhsp, ,he
vopt tell oil she Knows
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-10-29
Cbreee marriages Last "Wednesday.

In Lynchburg on Wednesday, last Rabbi Calisch
of this city ofciated at double marriage. The
tracing couples were Mr. julius E. Gutman, of Bal
timore, and Miss Sadie Noses and DR.. Jacob B. Mo
ses, of Crestline, o. and Miss Elite Alpha Heller,
daughter of Mr. l., Lazarus. .'
On the same day, in Fredericksburg, Mr.. Moses E.
Rheims, Of Washington, and Miss Bessie Goldsmith,
daughter of Mr.. B. Goldsmith were welded.
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-10-29
Cbe pri3e luill Rot JBe Hwaroeo

ON November 10, 1895, the Jewish Publication
Society of America offered prize of one thousand
dollars for the best story relating to Jewish subject
suited to young readers The publication committee
to act Judges and the society reserved the
right of not awarding the prize in none of the
work submitted satisfactory to the Judges
The competito, closed March l, 1897. Twenty
stories submitted IN compt tition After
full consideration the committee, much to its regret
decided that the prize be not awarded, because,
though many of the stories displayed taste and ab-
ty of Jewish interest suited to young readers
and satisfactory to the Judges submitted.
THE Drevtus scandal IS more on the tapls
ing to the sudden departure from Cayenne Of the To-
cal governor of prisons the island where Dreytus
confined According to account III the Cayenne
papers Drevflls is dead, according another plot
to aid the prisoner to escape has been discovered.
According third report Dreytus desired the GOV
ernor to visit him, he wished to submit to him
proofs of his innocence of the crime for which he is
undergoing punishment.
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-10-29
Ricbmono News.

next Tuesday night.
Having accepted position in Norfolk, Mr.. Albert
Wise will reside in that city in future.
Miss Carrie E. Wasserman is visiting her sister,
Mrs. A. H. Meyer, on Barton Heights.
Mr.. l.. Lovcnstein left Monday for New York,
Philadelphia, and Boston extended business
trip,
Mr. M F. Kaufman, of Colorado, was the guest
this week of his BROTHER Mr. l H. kaufman, west
G, ace street. .-=
Mr. Leon Nelson, of this city, has been honored
by being chosen president of his class at the Uni
versity Of Cincinnati.
After visiting Savannah, Ca; Cleveland O.; Mia
CARA Falls; Philadelphia, and Baltimore, Miss Ber-
tina M. Lovenstein has returned to Richmond, having
been away nearly year.
The committee appointed to represent the Jefferson
Club with reference to the Ginter memorial com
posed of Messrs Philip Whitlock Charles Strauss F.
S. Myers, Marx Gunst, and NJ E. Marcuse. At the
public meeting held Tuesday the last-named gentle
man was appointed one OF the committee Of three to
select officers for permanent organization.
The monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of
the Congregation Beth Ahaba was held last Sunday.
Mr.. l.. L. Morris elected treasurer to succeed
Mr.. Julius Straus who held the office twent tree
years and who recently promoted to the vice
presidency. Mess1s Henry S. Hutzler and Isaac
Held reelected secretary and financial secretay
respectively
The bil1iard-room of the Jefferson Club has been
transferred to the addition The building will
be formally turned over to the club November 9th.
The programme for the occasion will be brief but
tertaining Mr.. Charles Mlhiser chairman of the
building committee, WILL With few short remarks,
turn the building to Mr. Philip Whitlock prcsi-
dent Of the club who Will receive it behalf of that
organization Rabbi Calisch will make few re
IL,
will be ball and banquet.
At the recent meeting of the Board of Directors OF
the Hebrew Home for the gcd and Infirm Mr. NJ
+. Marcuse elected member of that body to
fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr.. n w Mel
son. Mr.. Henry Block and Mrs Israel Stern were
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-10-29

elected life members of the Home The committee
appointed time ago to consider the question OF
procuring and opening permanent quarters still has
it in allegiance, and nothing of definite charac-
will be done until after the annual meeting in Ian
uary next. :"...*<
To elected president of congregation for
thirty consecutive years had its equal in Amer
lea. The Congregation Beth Ahaba, Richmond Vir-
gina has elected Mr.. Moses Millhser as presiding
officer for the thirtieth time He deserves gold
medal for his endurance-SanF Francisco Jewish Times
and Observer.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-07
HUNGRY HoRDES.
Patriots Galore Willing to- Serve
Their Country.

WASHINGTON, March 6.-Candi-
dates for the chief appointments in the
foreign service and for the positions Of
assistant secretary in the several de-
partments or heads of bureaus are
pressing their claims on President Nc
Kinley believing that these offices will
be filed first, now that the cabinet Of
ficers have taken hold, and that few
other appointments will be made for
some time. Al present, it is believed,
few appointments have been agreed on
outside the big European appointments
which have been forecasted already
Senator Quay and the Pennsylvanians
are pressing eX-Representative w. S.
Shallenberger, of Beaver, Pa, for first
assistant postmaster general, and are
very hopeful Of success. While Hamii-
ton Otis, of California, is understood
to be slated for assistant secretary of
war, Chief Clerk TWeedale, Of the war
department, ex-Representative Curtis,
of New York, and others, desire the ap-
pointment. Capt. Wilson, at present
deputy commissioner of internal reve-
nue., but a Republican would like to be
promoted to the office of cOmmioner
Col. Albert Clarke, Of Massachusetts,,
and Perry Heath, of Indiana, probably
will each be appointed an assistant sec
rotary or the treasury, the former to
succeed Mr.. Hamlin and the latter Mr.
GdA lis. NIL ~. NudIlnlHR, Oh Ala
ban1a, wants to be third assistant post
master general, and William H. Elliott
has the backing of the Indiana delega-
ton for assistant secretary Of the navy
which place ex-Representative Robin
son and Henry Raymond, of Pennsyl-
vania, and Theodore Roosevelt, of New
York, also would like.
Col. A. E. Buck, national commit
teenan from Georgia, is the leading ap-
plicant at present for the Brazilian
mission, and Powell Clayton's chances
are thought to be good for the Mexican
mission. There are great num-
Der Of negro applications for
the Haytian mission, the Rev.
William Dent, OF Rome, Ga, and
A. M. Thomas. OF Buffalo, being
among the number. For public printer.
E. c. Foster head OF a big Chicago
publishing house, Is a candidate, with
strong political and business backing.
Announcement that Harold Sewall, OF
Maine, is striving for the Hawaiian
mission, has resulted in protests from
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-07

the gold Democrats Of his state A.
lively fight is on for the belgian mis-
son. ex-Representative Aldrich. with.
speaker Reeds support Is onnosIna.
Prof. Hill, whom the New York dole
cation. it Is said, will indorse. Cen
y. =. howard has large following for
minister to Turkey. ~
Ine Iowa delegation In congress will
meet Monday to agree on am office
seekers slate, and is expected to in.
qorse ex-Representative Conger. of
iowa, Tor his former position as minis
Ter TO Brazil. The Maryland deIega.
tlon probably will agree on q slate
also, including several lucrative or
noes at the port of Baltimore.
considerable interest attaches to the
proposed International monetary con-
ference and the financial commission
suggested by President McKinley in his
inaugural, and the suggestion is made
that Comptroller Eckles will be made a
member OF it, which would facilitate
the appointment Of Charles G. Dawes
OF Illinois, to the office, it being one
with a fixed tenure of office. Two ex-
governors Of Illinois, Fifer and Ham.
iton, desire foreign missions. For COM
missioner of pensions, Col. Frank T.
LAWYER has general support from the
Illinois delegation.
There are hundreds Of applicants for
consulates, district attorney and mar
shaEshfps, customs and revenue ap-
pointmentS and the like, but 1t Is un-
derstood that the president will go very
slow In filling most offices until the
tar1r bill Is we'll under way. afsti"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-07

disorders of the digestion. When the
digestion is bad the blood becomes inn
pure, and is imperfectly supplied with
the food elements that build up new
and healthy tissues, and tear down,
and carry away those that ere inert and
half-dead. The nerves are not rebuilt
from day to day with new, vigorous,
active fbers. Every organ, tissue, MUS
Gle and nerve in the body is half furnished
for healthy nutrinent. Almost any dis
ease in the category of human ills may be
the result of this condition. Most fire.
quently it is the most deadly of disorders
consumption. Sometimes it Is some
other wasting disease. Again, it may be
scrofula or some skin disease.
There is sure preventive and remedy
for these conditions and maladies. It is
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
It corrects all disorders Of the digestion.
1t restores the lost or failing appetite and
invigorates the liver. 1t fills the arteries
with the pure, rich, red blood of health.
It builds new, firm flesh, healthy, active
nerve fbers, and strong elastic muscles.
It cures 90 per cent. of all cases Of con
sumption, and wasting diseases. 1t cures
nervous prostration. Druggists sell 1t.
The man who Is too lazy or neziectful to take
an occasional dose of medicine to ward off the
evil effects OF constipation deserves TO die And
he will surely get his deserts for constipation n
the first cause Of much sickness. Dr. Piercc's
Pleasant Pellets cure constipation. They never
gripe One little Pellet /" il a gentle laxative
and two mild cathartic All good druggists
cell them. No other pills are a. gos4
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-07
EASY VICTORY.
Mrs. MeektOn Explains How Adam
Happened TO Be Here First.

Mr.. Meekton's wife had been making
a few remarks to which her husband
listened with a patience which showed
that his disposition is diplomatic rather
than bellicOse, says the Washington
Star. The theme of her discourse was
the inferiority of men and their usurpa-
ton of power, a topic on which she
can be depended to wax eloquent, even
If she has to say the same things over
several times.
Henrietta" ventured her husband.
in gentle tone. Il do not think that
you were quite right in saying that
the whole scheme of creation shows
that women are superior beings"
You-do-not-thin she
demanded, in Ominous accents.
I do not think-er-that is to saw
1 admit that you bring some very good
arguments to bear on your side of the
question"
You speak as IL there were any
other side to it, Mr.. Meekton."
well, I was just trying to make
home conversational and pleasant, you
know"
Proceed"
You offer facts which very strong
ly support your theory when you re-
fer to the success with which queens
have governed and to the brilliancy OF
the EliZabethan period in particular
1t is also worthy Of note that we in
tuitively refer to a great government
or a great ship as She But there is
one important truth which you cannot
controvert." Her eye warned him, and
he fastened to add: '"That is to say.
an important truth which most people
would have difficulty in controverting.
You cannot deny that after the Gar
den of Eden was prepared Adam was
the trst to appear on the scene"
"Of course cannot" replied his wife
with lofty serenity.
You are obliged to concede that man
was to be found upon the earth before
woman was"
Certainly. 1t Is precisely on the
same principle that you expect your
subordinates to be at work in the Of
nee before you get down there in the
morning"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-07
SALTWATER NEWS.
John I. PROCTOR, One Of SttIIwater's
Prominent Citizens, Dead.

John I. Proctor. one of Stilwater's Oldest
and most respected citizens, passed suddenly
away last evening at Z O'Clock, heart dis
ease being the cause. Mr.. Proctor was born
In Proctorsville, VT, Feb. &c, 1926. He
came to this city IN 1S49, where he has since
resided, excepting a few years that he spent
on farm in what is now North Dakota Dur
ing his long residence here he served in
various offices with credit to- himself and his
constituency. In 1861 he was appointed war
den of the penitentiary, remaining in the posi-
ton for six or seven years. From 1883 to 1885
he was surveyor general of logs and lumber
in his district. While for many years prev
lous to that he was secretary Of the st. Croix
boom corporation. He was a member of the
legislature and mayor Of the city. He also
served one term in the Dakota legislature
during his residence there. A widow and
one son survive him. No arrangements for
his interment have been perfected as yet
Charles McCafferty, who attempted to blow
the safe in George E. Munkel & Co.'S meat
market Thursday night, was arraigned in the
municipal court yesterday, and was bound
over to await the action of the next grand
fury. Bonds were fixed in the sum of 81 900
but McCafferty Will be unable to obtain
sureties he will have to remain in JAIL
Warden Wolfer has recently purchased 1900
bales fiber to be used in the manufactures
of binder Irvine at the prison. OF the pur-
chase 1000 bales are sisal and $500 bales are
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-07

MANILA. Most Of 1t is to be delivered as soon
as navigation opens on the great lakes.
1t is expected that the joint committee on
prison labor will visit the prison on Wednes-
day or Thursday of this week.
A reception was given at the Presbyterian
church Friday evening in honor Of Rev. J. L.
banner, who leaves for the East tomorrow, to
De absent about two months He will be ac-
companied by his wife. The reception was
attended by members Of the congregation and
an enjoyable evening was spent in the church
parlors.
y. G. Nethaway, H.(H. Gillen and N. A.
Nelson attended /Elks' meeting in Du-
luth, Thursday evening.
Mrs. M. Austin, of Fargo, N. D., is a guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. B. J. Mosier
Although times were decidedly hard last
fall and winter, Warden Wolfer reports that
binder twine obligations were promptly met
by the farmers of Minnesota. The total sales
amounted to $685. 735, and Of this amount only
$4,000 remains uncollected. OF the outstand-
ing money $1,000 consists Of old notes, car
ried since the first year the factory was
started.
The prison board will meet next Thurs
day.
Mrs. c. F. Kilgore, of Minneapolis. who
has been a guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Austin
jerks, returned home last evening.
Col. w. G. Bronson has gone to Hot Springs,
Ark, on a short business trip.
L. E. Torinus is spending few days at
Hot Springs Ark.
Mrs. Maunsell and Miss Viola Maunsell are
guests of Mrs. Grace Maunsell.
Miss Minnie Jones gave a tea Thursday
evening In honor of Miss Bess Shepard.
Mrs. H. T. Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs. H. G.
Gridley and Miss Ruth Hall are at New Or
leans.
The last Elks' dance Of the season was
given in Elks' hall Monday evening" and
1t proved to be one of the most enjoyable
parties OF the winter a large number of
Elks and members of their families being
present
The Degree Of Honor entertained the United
WorKmen and number of friends at a card
party in their hall Thursday evening
Mr.: and Mrs. E. G. Bassett have removed
to Minneapolis.
Mrs. Eugene O'Neal, who has been seri-
ously Ill, is slowly improving.
The Saltwater street railway property was
sofa at private sale yesterday by Judge Will
Hston the purchaser being F. A. Flint of this
CITY who bid 4,700 for the road He agrees
10 pay the back taxes against the property
making the purchase price about S. 400. w
II. scott, OF Crookston, is interested in the
zeal and the firm will be Flint {, Scott A
NUMBER or improvements will be made and
the ROAD VIII be operated in the spring.
Several orders were fled in the district
court yesterday by Judge Williston In the
case or Orr1n Kipp VS.. Henry Schiel ct al.
tne court hnds for the plaintiff A motion
Tor new trial in the case Of Charles Good
rlch vs. the city Of Saltwater is denied.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-07
PRESIDENT NPKINLEY SUMMONS
SESSION.
EXTRAORDINARY OCCASION.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE EXECU-
TIVE PROMISED ON THE DAY
FIXED.
APPOINTED SENATOR'S DOOMED.
Enough Opposition Expected to Pre-
vent Them From Securing Title
to Their Seats.

WASHINGTON, March 6.-Presi-
dent Mckinley this afternoon issued a
proclamation convokng congress in ex-
ira session Monday, March Is. The
proclamation In full is as follows:
By the President of the United States-A
Proclamation:
Whereas, public interests require that the
congress of the United States should be con-
Vened in extra session at II o'clock on the
18th day Of March, 1897, to receive such COM
munications as may be made by the executive.
Now, therefore, 1, William Mckinley presi-
dent of the United States, do hereby proclaim
and declare that an extraordinary occasion re-
quires the congress of the United States to
convene in extra session at the capitol in the
city Of Washington on the 18th day of March,
1897, at II o'clock noon, of which all persons
who shall at that time be entitled to act as
members thereof are hereby required to take
notice.
Given under my hand and the seal Of the
United States, at Washington, the 9Th day of
March, in the year of our Lord One Thousand
Eight Hundred and Ninety-Seven and Of the
Independence of the United States the One
Hundred and Twenty-First
William Mckinley.
John Sherman, Secretary of State.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-07

queen for an audience with the presi-
dent at the earliest possible moment.
On account Of the crowd the letter
was delivered to the policeman on
guard at the entrance. for delivery.
The crowds continued TO besiege the
outer doors and upper corridors
throughout the afternoon Occasional
ly a party would be admitted to the
president, passing rapidly before him
end thus relieving the choked hall
ways.
The Riverside Republican club, OF
New York, the Freemen club, OF Pitts
burg, and the A1ger club. OF Detroit,
We're among those to pass through.
each one in the party receiving q cor
dial handshake Some Of the more
prominent callers, Including Gen. Stew
art l. Woodford, of Brooklyn. and ex-
Senator Paddock, of Nebraska. had
brief private interviews with the presi-
dent. Bishop Arnett. Of the African
Methodist Episcopal church, who de-
vention, also saw the president.
The call for the extra session Of con-
greSs was completed while the cabinet
officers were with the president this
noon, several changes from the original
draft being made. 1t was then taken
draft to be made. The formal issue
Of the document was deferred until
this had been done At o'clock Vice
President Hobart called and held a
short conference OF 81
After the exertioas of the day, Mr..
Mckinley concluded not TO attend the
concert at the pension office tonight,
as he had intended. The Canton party
left for home at 7:10 tonight. excepting
those occupying official. and confiden-
tia1 positions near the president, and
Mrs. Mckinley, mother Mckinley, Miss
Helen Mckinley, Mrs. Marion Saxton.
Der.
The president will attend church
service tomorrow at the Metropolitan
Methodist church, where Bishop New
man, an old friend Of the president,
will J1raaob