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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-02-17
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Thirty-four teachers applied Tor
cirti6cates at Forest Grove.
Prineyille is about to see oy tne
light Of electricity A plant Is 70 Oe
put in.
Captain Charles Swanson, OF Astofla
is reported to have drowned Monday
afternoon.
DIR. Langley Hall, SO years OF age,
pioneer Of this country, died at OAK
land Sunday.
Antoine Pfanner, Of Forest Grove
expects to build a telephone line from
that place to Hillsboro.
The schOOlhouse at Paisley, in Lake
county, burned recently, and many OF
the children lost their books.
J. Darrach, a travelling agent was
held up near Independence and robbed
Of $40, on Sunday afternoon.
The city council .of Forest Grove
have levied a tax for municipal pur-
poses Of I mills. The city valuation
is s252. $40.
A big rabbit drive is to take place
on Ryegrass fat near Priueyille next
Saturday. About 5000 rabbits, it is
thought, Will be slaughtered
A memorial to the senators from
Oregon has been forwarded by the
Friends church Of Newberg, asking
that the senators use their influence
to secure the ratification Of the ar
bitration treaty.
The heavy rains OF che last few days
have raised the La Creole river SUM-
ciently for Mr.. Suiter to run his 800,
600 feet Of logs to this place. This
will insure big lumber business IL
Dallas for the next year.
Citizens OF Crook county have SUBJ
scribed half OF the necessary capita
stock, 5000 in a joint stock company
the object of which is TO build tele'
phone line from Prineyille to some
railroad point.
Miss Blanche George, Of lndepend
ence daughter Of Rev. S. A. George, oi
the Presbyterian church, was chosen
by the Monmouth normal school to rep
resent it at the oratorical contest al
Newberg, the 26th inst.
The Polk county quarterly teachers
examinations were held last week
Superintendent j. n. Hart, Professor
A. NJ. Sanders and Mrs. j. n. Hart
constituted the examining board
There were 80 applicants, Of whom q
failed to pass. Seventeen county Ger
tificates, one state and one life cerufi
cate, were granted.
Bauquist, a fisherman Of Astoria
was drowned Monday evening near th'
Scandinavian cannery. He had beer
out sailing with companion, and wa
about to take down the sail upon re
turning, when the boon struck him
knocking him overheard. The unfort
unate man called for help, but in the
darkness his companion was unable tC
render any assistance.
The result of the municipal election
in Myrtle Point, was: Councilman
Charles Adam, N. G.. w. Perkins, A
III. Black, W. G. Conner, and G. T.
Riley; recorder, E. Bender; treasurer
D.A. .Huling; marshal, James c. Brown
There were 1l2 votes cast, against s.
one year ago.
Last Monday evening, the 7-year
old son OF A Cubit, came very nea
being drowned in the Ochoco, nea
Prinevllle. He and another DO!
were crossing a footlog when he fel
into the water. He was carried dowI
sometimes entirely under the water
Luckily w. Bostwick saw him ant
plunged in and succeeded in landing
the child on dry land. In about al
hour, after a series OF hard rubbings
etc consciousness was restored.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-02-17

The National Congress OF Mothers
sits 10 Washington today. AS the
fathers are blamed for the boys that
go wrong We move the ladies take up
the old man for discussion.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-02-17

As there Is nU danger whatever OF
our country taking step or saying a
word to llberate Cuba, there is no
reason why Mr.. Cleveland should not
proceed 70 another duck slaughter.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-02-17
THE LEGIsLAT RE.

DdheT dnuindluSu
(Peo). ,. Co,
Benton and Lincoln-"Tolbert Car
ter rep. .,,
rep. .,,o,ao
ClatsopI*John II. Smith Dem.
Columbia, Washington and Tilla-
mook-G. w. Patterson rep.
Coos, Curry and JOsephine-C. e.
Harmon (Rep).
Crook, Klamath and Lake-B. DAILY
(Dem).
Douglas-A. W. Reed rep.
Gillian, Sherman and Wasco-E.B.
Dufur DEM.
Grant, Harney and Morrow-*A.W.
Gowan rep.
Jackson-*S. H. Holt (Peo).
Lane-I. D. Driver (Repl. 'J.'H. Nc
Clung rep.
Inns. A. Dawson rep. "A. j.
johnson (Repl.
Marion-#W. H. Hobson rep. II.
L. Patterson rep.
Multnomah-GeO w. Bates (RepD.
J. Z. Haseltine Mitch. Rep. Donald
MacKay (Rep). Ben Selling rep. and
Taxpayers League), *JOseph Simon
r ep).
Polk-B, F. Mulkey rep.
Sherman and WascO-JOhn Mich
ell rep.
Umatilla-*A. r. Price rep.
Umatilla and Union-T. G. Taylor
(Rep).
Union and Wallowa-Justus Wade
(Peo).
Washington-S. Hughes rep,
Yamhill-"J. +. Calbreath rep.
*Holdovers elected in 1894.
Candidates for presidential. j.
johnson, of Linn, l. L. Patterson, of
Marion, and Joseph. Simon, .Ofa Multi
pomah.
Baker-D. w. Yoakum (Peo.)i
Benton-John Whitaker (Peo.)
q Benton and Lincoln-E.' Il. Lake
Cfackamas-W. S. U'Ren CPeo.)
Geo. Ogle (Peo.) j. II. KIuSe (Peo.)
ClatSop-John E. Gratke (Dem.) n.
j. Svindseth (PeO.)
Columbia-Norman Merrill (Rep.)
Coos-Thos. Buckman (Pe0.
Coos andS Curry-W. H, NosleT
(Peo')*
Crook-R. E. Misner (Dem.)
Douglas-A. NJ. Crawford (Rep.) j.
I. Bridges Rep Geo, W. RiddleR rep
Gilliam-J.SE. David lRep.)
Grant and Harney-C. S. dustin
(Peo.)
Jackson-G. F. Schmidtlein Peol
j. ]. Howser (Peo.) Nat Langell (Rep.
Josephine-Henry L. Benson rep
klamath and Lake-Virgil Conn
Lane-L. Bilyeu (Dem.) D. G. Palm
(Rep.) T. j. Vaughan (Rep.)
LinR-John NJ. SOmers (Rep.) John
son S, Smith tPeo.) T. NJ. Munkers
(Peo.l
Malheur- 1. W. Hope CRep.).
| Marion III. L. Barkley Rep.DE. W
Chapman (Rep.), David Craig (Rep. ],
(Repl.
Morrow. N. Brown (Rep).
Multnomah-J. B. Bayer. lRenl
Jonathan Bourne, Jr. Mitch. Rep.
and Peo: !, James N. Davis rep. lGeo.
II. Hill lRep. and Taxpayers League).
1 II. u, HOguea( taxpayers League and
Mitch. Rep. Ia. L. Maxwell Rep. d.
L. Fovey (Repl,W E. Thomas Mitch,
Rep. Henry Wagner Mitch. Repl.
Polk-T. j. Lee DEM, j. A. Ven
ness (Rep). -
Sherman and Wasco-B. S. Hunt.
ington lRep.l f. N. Jones rep.
TillamoOk and Yamhill-John Gm
lPeo. and Union Bimetallicl.
Umatilla-E. j. DAVIS REM J. &
Gqrdane rep w. 7. Rigby REM
Union-J. W, McAlister PeoI K
s. Stanley (Rep). W."
Mallowa-C. E.Jennings Rem.
Washington-Harvey S. Hudson
Rep,h CIV. Marsh IRepl. j. r. G,
Thompson (Rep). ' -
Iamhill- H. G. Guild Union RI.
metallich o. c. Emery Union BIZ
Seat will be contested by J. HINT.
ley, Gold Beach. - Al =
Candidates for speaker J. N
Brown Of Morrow, II. I. Benson
OF Jose phie, Jonathan Bourne Mini.
nomah' &c W. Rlddell, OF Douglas, Ia
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-02-17
You Can BE Well

When your blood is pure, rich and
nourishing for nerves and muscle,
The blood is the vital fluid, and when
IL is poor, thin and impure you must
either suffer or you will fall a victim
10 sudden changes exposure, or over.
work. Keep your blood pure with
Hoods Sarsaparilla and be well.
Hoods Pills are the best stafter-dinnel
pill assist digestion, cure headache
2o cents.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-02-17

WIN. j Bryan cannot cOme TO Frisco
on washington's birthday and there
Is no reason why prosperity should
hot set In at once after the fourth OF
March.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-02-17

The Chicago Cudahys are TO enter
the Beld .gaInst the Standard OF
Trust. IL Is not understood that they
ask for an appropriation.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-02-17

Republican and Taxpayers, League
Mitchell Republican and 'People's''
Union Bimetallic.. ;,;;;;;::io,,
Taxpayers League aud Mltcneil
RpnubliCan n............'.''
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-02-17

But three days more Of the States
mans comic cartoons. Then the con-
tract expires.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-02-17

Llttleneld 4 nay. of Portland, are
unloading three carloads OF tools aud
material 20 develop and operate their
extensive placer mines at olalla, 20
miles west Of Roseburg.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-02-17

The Salem statesman spells their
names Dawson and Gesner, and yet
they will not come into line.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-02-17

era aGiiS.al,,5iem.en-l i.l,55 wish to express -
Miss " Ns,Ii5f, IGf The great good II tbssf sfu hny ny
Sfa e ,s:E With hhey typSoi5S' SS95' ,iSs, l0F va; vas
oIss ~ o$9 4, iol seven months e'ef ,,d and | laid
ana did nSt -y'ss was thin, nervous an settlng
several SS Seg3in my lost strength tired iIs
after having bay 6sSry medicines, and fnaIIy
68Se s9i - oesan trying Your weight 70 lS6
cared s5d tS9ii "a Improve, Was fnaIiS' ta,. ana 9t
tsr in ali 'Ia nv can say never fet sItt'bsslv bs,v
-. - Is s. my normal weivbf 20 pounds.
tee' 5'a inches in heigbfhh" as l measure
South Bend, Ind. 1uD
1T ~ Niles EeFvine Is so,a BAIRD
ki55sa.ee 5..ee that the inst boifso b1tH on positive
iiWiii lsss, sell 81, bottles tds 0esaeht q
% lie Dr. ess s Me5esSS le SS9 g receipt of r prce ce
'Dr' Miles Nervine Restore. s.'-
...health
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-02-17

Why not close the legislature with
a grand religious revival, or bal
masque. We hardly know which.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-02-17

San Francisco has young widow
VINO applied to the authorities for per
mission to carry gun, Mrs. Nettie
craven is her name. She carries a six
shooter in her trousers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-02-17

Where you can fight one villain
with another villain, what's the
hurt?
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-02-17

Died OF la grIppe-deadlock-GOv-
ernor Lords message.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-02-17
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
ne hs-
-'';|'' = ZMAZzz1- C. {:

Notice.
Notice is hereby given that will
not be responsible for any bills con.
traeted by any one but myself,
Feb. IL, ". j. c. Mills.
2-l3-lW
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-02-17

Oysters in any style at Strongs, all
honrs Of the day or night. u
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-02-17
MORTGAGE LOANS

On inside property at 7 per cent. On fam
land security at per cent. Safe loans MAJ
for investors. Insurance effected in relisbls
companies, yOHN MOlR,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-02-17
TWIN MEAT MARKETS

Best Meats in the city. Prompt delivery,
Cottle Block Shop. Court,Street Shop.
GEO. FENDRICH, Prop.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-02-17
-REMOVED.-

D. S. Bentley, successor to Salem Improve.
ment Co., is nicely housed at the corner
Chemeketa and Front streets, and west ofthe
First National Bank. Thanking the public
for past favors, we would gladly have them
call and see US at our new office. Having
the telephone moved, when you desire any.
thing ring up No. 80. All business ATTENDED
to promptly, A full stock of supplies on
hand, especially Of all kinds of wood. I.5 I'm
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-02-17

., R. J. Herschbach, blacksmith and wagan'
maker, horseshoeing specially, setting shoes a
new SI.25, resetting shoes rs cents. AL
other work in proportion. Satisfaction guar
anteed. loo Chemeketa street.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-17
JUSTICE IrNv SURPRISED.
a Suit to Dispnsse-s n Tenant or Mrs- Ward
NcAIlister who OWe ed 81.

Patrick ConnOrs removed with his wife and
son Two months ago from the teuenen, a, IS
Washington street to the rear tenement at No.
L., across the street, which IS owned by Sarah
T. M-Al.ister. the widow OF Ward McAiIister.
He took three rooms on the top floor at .
mon:hiy rental Of -.
On sept. - John G. r. Eckerson. agent for
Mrs. McAl!is.er, applied in Justice Wauhops
Lyna's court FOR a d!spossess warrant agalns,
Conuors on the ground thac he skill owed 81 Of
the g. due FOX Septemters rent. The warrant
was given to Marshal Slater for execution. The
marshal delayed action and yesterday morning
Mrs. Connors appeared in court and rendered
the payment Of the balance OF 81 Of the rent
urSney. Justice Lynn ordered the clerk 10
accept the ~ and dismissed the casa without
costs. On the papers he WgOts:
anu surprised that proceedings should have
been commenced 'or 50 SINAI! = balance as 81,
AMI can hardly believe that Tn. owner either
authorized or would permit the action. I'll
former owner. Ward McA!Iister. II alive, would
sense OF honor nd kindness was large. Al the
tenant has tendrred the rent, I direct the clerk
to accept the same with no costs, and the pro.
CeeGin.- Rr- dismissed.
Agent EcEersDn vas not In court when Justlc-
Lynn wrote this memorandum and the Justice
did not ugc-IIgatc the matter personally. OtAer
tenants Of the building said yesterday afternoon
that IOuuors and his son we're very noisy. Con.
nors and his son have not worked for some time.
which Is the reason they assign .or falling IN
arrears for the rent.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-17
THE LESOI TUB PARADE.
Annual BIorai Parade with DraEs Attracts
many Spectators

PIrrsYIELD, Mass. Sept. l6.-The annual
Leno1 horal tub" parade was held to-day.
The streets were crowded with fogr-ln-hands
and buckboards from the SURF undlng resorts.
The parade was led by Capt. John ). Barnes Of
New York, assisted by A son Phelps Stokes,
Jr, William Sloane. David 7. Dana, J. Sanford
Barnes and J. edward Davis. The parade con.
sisted OF twenty-five decorated traps and buck.
boards, VIII h were trimmed in golden rod, Wild
10 ~ers and ribbons.
Those Uho drove In the traps were: Miss
Charlotte Barnes, Miss Alice Duer, Miss Emily
Sloane, Mss Croker. Miss Helen stokes, Mics
stoktas' Miss Evsiyn Sloane Mss Emily Rods.
ers, Miss Marion whsttaker Miss Lila sloane,
Barnes, Miss Nellie Barnes. Miss. Higginson,
Mrs. Mgle. standish, Miss Meta Mackay; Mss
Perkins,, Miss Edith Lehourgois, Miss Marion
Haven. Miss Naude Curtiss. Miss Mary still
man, Mise Charlotte still man. Mrs. F. b. Hof-
man, Miss Emily B!idle. Miss Kate Cary. Miss
Tina Winthrop. Miss Westinghouse. and Miss
DevereuX. Following the parade tea was served
al ELgecomb Meadows, where the LenoI Band
played for dancing on the green.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-17
THE DOCK BoiRD.s wEExLrsoRAr.
Coupliments Between Nessr- O'Brien and
Etnstein About n Contractor.

The regular weekly scrap OF tho Dock Board
occurred yesterday. President O'BFien moved
TO enforce $ penalty Of $4,000 against c. E
SeaSrtst. who failed 10 COMPLETE on time three
contracts 70 remove buildings 10 make room ,or
the FIVE big piers between Gansevoort and West
Eleventh streets. He read the report OF Chief
Engineer Greene. which stated that the city had
suffered 4 loss by the delay Of at least SIS. 900.
"MT. SeaSrist has given no good reason tor
the delay" continued Gen. O'Brien. u move
that the whole matter be referred 10 tho Corpor-
alton Counsel
4 you through r. asked Commissioner Elm
Il am, replied Gen. o'Bsien..
well then, | have \ word to say" said
Mr.. Einsteln. When you say that Mr.. Greene
reported that the city would lose BY the delay
on a.. these contracts. you say what Is not true.
He distinctly said that in the case OF the Camp
bell warehouse there would be no loss"
E" didn't say there would ts a loss on all three
contracts" reto.red Gen. O'Brien. You can't
twist my words 10 suit your purpose"
There - no twisting intended said Mr..
E!n-tsin- You. words are there in black and
white. You distinctly stated that the city would
lose on all three rontracts."
Nj. Eins;eIa wanted to extend Mr. Seagrist's
time. He and Gen OBrten turned 20 Commits
sIoner Mouks and began to explain the matter
10 him. Both talked at once, and Mr.. Monks
grew hewildered. Finally Gen. O'Brien's mo-
ton was lost. and Mr.. Einstein's substitute tina.
the extension 0c time be granted, was adopted.
DD-S superintendent Atwood reported that
the .ter.IiLed milk booths OF Nathan Straus,
East Third street, had been removed By their
owner.
L called your attention to the case Of this
ph!ltuthrDptsc Last week.' said Mr.. Einsteln.
you d,t not heed my advice. for now he hAA
moved away.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-17
rHEAsAyrRr IN cESrR4L PARK.
Tablet In Chinese ssd EnElish to BE Sec Co bJ
Ii Hung ChaaS-s Tree.

Director Smith Of the Park Zoo asked the
Park Board yesterday 20 appropriate money to
erect q pleasantly IN connection with the me-
naSerie. NJ. Smith said that a building so1+o
feet, and suitable FOR the purpose. could De built
FOR 81 500. He said that the cage now IN use Is
Inadequate. and that with suitable accommoda-
tons ne had no doubt THAI in time the Park
would contain one OF the finest collection Of
pheasarts in the world. The recommendations
Of Director Smith were adopted. Plans for the
Improvement OF Poe Park. around the home OF
the author, were ADOPTED, and bids for the work
will be asked for in a short time. Ten thousand
dollars has been appropriated for the improve
ment.
The board decided 20 set = bronze tablet in the
%inclined terrace around the Grant Tomb 10 'om-
memorate the fact that A tree was planted there
Nv ii Hung Chang. The tablet will be placed on
A slab OF polished granite. and sunk in the ter
race. II will contain inscriptions IN Chinese
and English TO the effect that a tree was planted
there By Ii Hung Chang N honor OF the n nory
Corporation Counsel Scott submitted an opln-
ion 10 The effect that all money derived from the
sale of condemned buildings. which are torn
down TO make room for parks, must be turned
inro the city treasury instead OF me park police
peusion fund. The board will abide by the optn-
lon OF Mr.. Scott. and the pension fund Will lose .
splendld source OF revenue.
Plans FOR an iron and steel railing 70 be erected
along the Harlem River Speedway were submit
ted by Prof. Burr. They were approved.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-17
N. STERLING BoKDEN's MARRIAGE.
Tho Bridal Couple Returns 10 New Haven
Interview with the Bride.

NEW HAVEN. Conn, Sept. l6.-NAtthew Ster-
ling Borden and his bride have returned TO New
Haven from their second honeymoon. The story
OF their marriage in 1894. their subsequent sep
aration and divorce. the survival OF their love.
and their departure . few days ago to be re-
married was told In THE Sun to-day. The iden-
tity OF Mr.. Borden's father was not clearly de-
fined IN the despatch this morning. He IL
Matthew C.. D.. Borden OF IS West Fifty-sixth
street, New York. and Fall River. Mass. He Is
the owner OF the Fall River Iron Works and
also Inc big works in Duane street. New York.
besides other tnterests in shipping and manu-
featuring. He Is well known in yachting circles
a. The owner OF the steam yacht Sovereign. The
rrwc.ded pair arrived here to-day on an early
t-r!n from Boston, and at once went 10 the
hr!fe's homa in ParE street. Alter a few hours
81 Mr.. Borden went TO New YORK, where he
vii pursue ht- studies IN medicine.
TIE Sun reporter saw young Mrs. Borden this
evening. She sad in answer to the questions:
Yes. Mr.. Borden and ! are married. The cer-
emory was perfOrme! in Massachu sefts by a
Protestant minister. whose name | decline TO
give. in accordance With Mr.. Borden " wishes.
Nor shall ! tell n, Place where the ceremony
vas performed. Mr. Matthew C. u. Borden OF
Fall River and New York Is my husbands
father. He is reputef TO he worth SlO. 900. 900,
hut | DO not think that my husband and will
benefit from this tact. | do not think he will
ever relont. iOu know he went TO extremes TO
cause our separation before, but there have no
fears for the future. Ny husband " II graduate
in medicine next year. and / have suri lent faith
In his ability 10 believe that, once a Doctor, he
" Il be able 70 make a respectable living for
both OF US. ! don't think any powe on earth
can separate Us again.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-17
A GORDON OR 4 kINGs
Light from the Aged D. q. Prince on Nrs.
Ross Claim to the Hing millions.

In the action brought By relatives of the late
William Henry King, the millionaire who died
insane in the Butler Hospital. Providence. L. l.,
on March 5 last, to dispose OF the claim of Mrs.
Eugenia A. Webster Ross that ne was her uncle,
q large batch of dispositions giving the history
OF King and OF an uncle OF Mrs. Ross was
died with the County Clerk yesterday. Under
q new rule made in the County Clerks office
dispositions m all cases are kept from the public
until the trial OF the cases.
The evidence was taken before Harrison A.
Plympton. as commissioner. in Boston. on be-
half OF the plaintiffs. who were represented by
Richard l. Sweezy OF Glover. Sweezy S Glover.
One Of the witnesses examiGed was former
Mayor Frederick o. Prince of Boston. who is 50
years old. The grandmother Of Mr.. Prince was
\ sister OF Adam Gordon, the grandfather OF
Mrs. Ross. Witness said he knew the relatives
OF Mrs. Ross and that the uncle OF Mrs. Ross
whom she was supposed to have in view when
she said that the deceased was her uncle, but
that his right name was not William Henry
King, must have been Pelatiah W. Gordon. a
brother Of Mrs. Ross mother. Pelatiah w.
Gordon. the witness said, came to Boston about
1880 from the South and studied medi..
cine, and while SO studying ne usel
was a large man OF swarthy complexion. with
black hair as straight as that of an Indian.
less and which he carried strapped across his
breast. He had wicked eye Gordon felt
chagrined that some OF his relatives were slave
owners. One day Mr.. Prince. who was then, a
boy and much younger than Gordon, used tho
look with the wicked eye" that made the wit
ness think he would not care 10 meet Gordon on
a dark night. Gordon was arrested 10! pocket
picking in Boston in lS32. and Franklin Dexter.
then a prominent lawyer OF that city, got him
out in $500 bail. Gorton Jumped his bail. and
II was supposed that he had gone to Texas.
Samuel Warner. who was N the snIne class
with William Henry King in Brown University
and who was also his roommate. told OF Kings
early days. which were nothing like Gordon's.
EXAMINATIONS OF Dr. Ed"ar1 Cowles ana Dr.
feet arms.
The book OF Harvard Medical School showing
the names OF graduates, which was put in evi.
dence. stated that Pelatiah W. Gordon had been
graduated Oct. Is. 1891. King went to Brown
University and after graduation went to China
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-17
BAprIzED AT THE AGE OF %.
Mra sehsutsa Iamsrssd in the delaware by .
CIsrEymaa who IL 81 Years Old.

BNGHAMroS. Sept l6.-At Cascade Valley on
Sunday the ordinance OF baptism was admins
tered to Mrs. Philancy schouten. who Is In her
Goth wear. the Rev. A. p. Merrill Of Deposit,
who is SO years Of age. performing the ceremony.
The services were held on the banks OF the Dels-
ware River. and were witnessed by a large
throng Of people. Before entering the water
prayer was offered. and the Rev. Mr.. Merrill
preached a short sermon. Several hymns were
supz By the church people. When the aged
couple entered the water all we're silent. They
waded out until the water was waist deep.
Then the usual questions were asked and an
swered, and the immersion took place. As they
wnded back 10 shore, the entire congregation
San2 Nearer, Ny God, to Thee"
Mrs. schouten is a remarkably well'preseryed
old lady. enjoying all the faculties, She has
good teeth, fne syesight, and sings well. The
Rev. A, r, Merrill Is also young for his years
There WAS some misgtying about a!lo wi the
aged couple TO go alone in the water. but they
would have IL no other way. The venerable
minister said tina he had baptized over 400 per
sons In the rivers during his life and had never
had an accident. IL Was noticeable, however,
that Mrs. Schouten was much llvelier and
stronger than her pastor. -Four generations Of
Nrs. Schouten witnessed the services.