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Contributorn to Magazines.

One oontri butor states that he is a
gentleman" wishing to go abroad on
historical and antiquarian tour
through Normandy, the only difficulty
being that he has not sufficient means
to accomplish his object. He therefore
requests my father to send him 912 at
once, and he, the writer, will immedi-
ately start and contribute gratuitously,
he says, to The Cornhill an account of
his journey. He trusts that if my father
cannot do this he will make some other
arrangement The contributor thinks of
going by Rouen, Caen, Bayeux, st. Mi
ohel and returning by Tours and Or
leans. "You will perceive, he says,
''that this is an original tour and con-
tains many interesting points. -
''Honored and admired sir" writes
another in Johnsonian language from
the depths of the country, Sin the writ
er of this letter you would behold the
unlucky, unfortunate and unworthy
contributor of some poetical subjects to
your influential and extensive Cornhill
Magazine Indeed, have but received
day or two ago such piece returned.
I now try my hand at prose and send
you a paper for the May number of the
magazine. :" (The letter is dated March
have to bestir themselves eff the
manuscript is returned says the au-
thor, 81 will send the postage necessary.
May such a contingency be far off. -
COrnhill Magazine.
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Neighbors Only.

A car was going through the Lasalle
street tunnel, says the Chicago Tribune,
when the conductor began to collect the
fares. About half way down the car sat
a prim, elderly woman. Beside her was
curly headed boy, with mischievous
expression in his blue eyes. The woman
paid her fare. The conductor hesitated.
''That boys over age, madam" he
said.
"What do you mean?" she asked.
"He's over 5 years old.
"Why, I guess he is, - she said, turn
ing around and looking at him. The
boy laughed.
''And he takes up a seat the same as
bigger folks - the conductor went on.
$50 he does, replied the lady.
Madam, you'll have to pay his
fare
1T don It see why Indignantly.
''He's your boy, and'-
The small boy could no longer re-
strain himself.
81 don't belong to her, he said,
laughing, and he gave the conductor
his nickel, but the woman somehow
didn't seem to enjoy the mistake.
The Press., 1897-12-09
when umbrellas Were First Used.

Umbrellas are of great antiquity.
Among the Greeks they were mark OF
elevated rank, and one is seen on
Hamilton vase in the hands of prin-
cess. We find the umbrella figured up
on the ruins of Persepoiis, and the Ro-
mans carried it at the theater to keep
of the sun. Yet Coryate, the traveller,
in 1911, notices the umbrellas of Italy
as rarities These and other umbrellas
are only described for keeping off the
sun, which may be explained by the
comparative scarcity of rain in the
above countries. The frequency Of rain
in other lands led to their being used
for a very different purpose. Jonas
Hanway is described to have been the
first to walk the streets OF London with
an umbrella over his head, which he
had probably used in his travels in the
east. And in 1878 one John Maodon-
aid, footman, was ridiculed for carry
ing in the streets an umbrella which he
had brought from Spain. However, as
he tells us, he persisted for three
months in carrying his umbrella. till
people took no further notice Of the
noyelty-Harper's Round Table.
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A Ring Out of . Single Diamond.

A ring exhibited at the Antwerp ex-
hibition was the adm iration of diamond
cutters and merchants, being the first
successful attempt to cut ring out of a
single stone. There are a great many
difficulties in this method of cutting
diamonds, az the stones have a certain
cleavage and particular veins, all of
which have to be carefully studied in
order to prevent splitting just as sue
cess seems within reach. After several
unsuccessful attempts and three years.
labor the feat has been accomplished by
the patience and skill of NJ. Antoine,
one of the best known lapidaries of
Antwerp. The ring is about six-eighths
of an inch in diameter. In the Marlbor-
ough cabinet there is a ring cut out of
one entire and perfect sapphire. I'D
mund Russell.
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Fifty Miles to Market.

It is not an uncommon thing in
France to see a farmer 40 or 30 miles
from home in wet weather with load.
If he sees a prospect of three days
rain, he puts his tarpaulin over his load,
a cover over his horses and waterproof
coat on and starts off to market. He
may go so miles before he finds mar
ket that suits him, or he may know in
advance just where he is going You
do not often see anybody driving 30
miles through rainstorm in the Unit
ed States to find market for load OF
hay, but it is not uncommon to see
farmers wagons 40 or so miles from
home in France They choose the wet
weather for that purpose. Their roads
are just as good then as at any time
Philadelphia Times.
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/ am OverstOcked with
Carriages of all kinds, and
will. give very low prices
for the next sixty days, as
must have room for sleighs.
1t will pay anyone in want
of a vehicle of any descrip-
ton to examine my stock
before buying.
Repairing, Horse Shooting
and general jObbing done
by experienced wOrkmen
and at reasonable prices.
JOHN G.. WIGHTMAN,
Stafford Hollow.
September 13, 1897.
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l write this to let you know what
would not do. would not do without
Chamberlain's Pain Balm in my house il
it costs $500 per bottle. 1t does all you
recommend it to do and more.-J. R.
WALLACE, Wallaceville, Ga. Chamber
lain's Pain Balm is the best household
liniment in all the world, and invaluable
for rheumatism, lame back, sprains and
bruises. Be ready for emergencies by
buying a bottle at the drug stores of E.
K. Taft, Stafford Springs, and G. L Phil
lips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-12-09
NOTICE TO FARMERS.
WANTED.

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, S.
- To THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FOR TOLLAND COUNTY:
hereby apply for license to sell spir1tuous
and intoxicating liquors, ale, lager beer, Rhine
wine, and cider, at Spring street, town of Stat
ford My place of business is located within 200
feet in direct line Of a church edif1ce, and Of
public library, but not within 20J feet of any
post office or public school, or the premises per-
tanning thereto.
Dated at stafford his 9th day OF December, A.
D. 1897. JOSEPH II. COLLINS, Applicant.
We, the undersigned electors and tax payers,
as defined by law, OF the town of STAFFORD hereby
endorse the application of the above named
Joseph Fl. Collins for such license
Dated at Stafford this 9th day of December, A.
D. 1897.
ADELBERT NEEDHAM, c. C. ANDERSON,
JAMES MORRIS, JOHN J. ROCHE,
f. A. CLOSE.
hereby certify that the above named endors-
ers are electors and tax payers, as defined by
law, of the town OF STAFFORD.
Dated at Stafford this 9th day of December, A.
D. 1897. MARCUS B. FISK, Town Clerk.
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A sharp Little Girl.

A poorly clad little village girl went
into stationer's shop the other day.
She wished to buy some writing paper
and finally was shown some at 8 cents
q quire.
''How much will half a quire beP''
she inquired in a plaintive little voice.
''Ten cents, :" replied the assistant.
''If you please, I'll take the other
half. San Francisco Chronicle.
The Press., 1897-12-09

A short calendar session of superior
court was held at Rockville last Friday.
Several cases were disposed of, including
j. E. Fiske, administrator on the estate
Of P. H. Kernon, VS.. E. O'Niel, motion
for judgment by default. The court gave
Judgment for $3.50 and costs. Gilmore
Pimer of Wellington, was granted d.
vorce from Charles J. Piner, on the
grounds of desertion, with right to resume
her maiden name, Elinora Parker. The
case of the Baker Harness company
against ]. A. Thompson came up, of
course, and will be heard from again.
Yesterday, in the superior court, Thomas
Goody, for keeping and offering for sale a
glandered horse, was fined $50 and costs,
which he paid. The criminal term has
been short one and the business was
concluded Yesterday
The Press., 1897-12-09
women Criminals In Russia

Russia's penal statistics show that in
the dominion of the czar the women
criminals outnumber the men by nearly
so per cent, just the contrary being the
case in other countries. Most of the wo-
men criminals are unmarried, and the
majority come from the laboring classes
in the cities.
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CLOTHES LINE

new and useful device which every family
pie and strong; can be put up anywhere; Sc
curely holds rope or wire; Instant adjustment
and removal OF line; no props needed. Sells on
sight. Popular price. Agents wanted every
where. Exclusive territory. Attractive terms.
Premiums ana pTOft-shdTt11g Anyone may be-
come agent. Sample pair, by mail, 26c.
KELSO NOVELTY CO.,
628 Locust Street, Philadelphia.
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Samuel Frisbie, who was chairman of
the appropriation committee in the last
house of representatives, died at his home
in Unionville Monday of Bright's disease.
Mr.. Frisbie was one of the prominent
men of the state, and his name has been
frequently mentioned for the position of
governor.
The Press., 1897-12-09

In the fiscal year ending June 80, 1898,
there was an excess of revenue over ex-
penditures of 80, 341 ,674. The deficit fol-
the fiscal year 1894 was $42, 8O5 1893; for
1895, 800. 800, 800; for 1896, $25, 2O3, 245
for 1897, SIS, O52, 454.
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The debate at New Haven last Friday
evening between Yale and Harvard was
won by Yale, whose speakers were in the
negative of the question Resolved, that
the United States should annex the
Hawaiian Islands"
The Press., 1897-12-09

BUoKLEN's ARNIoA SALvE.-The best
salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores
ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter,
chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all
skin eruptions, and positively cures piles,
or no pay required. Guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded
Price 26c per box. Sold by E. z. Taft
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Matthew Buck1nger, German who
many years ago exhibited himself in
London, had neither arms nor legs, but
nevertheless managed to write a good
hand, very clear and round, by holding
the pen between the stump of his right
arm and his check.
The Press., 1897-12-09

The state board of pardons was in ses-
sion at Hartford Monday, and four con-
victs we're pardoned and four others were
admitted to parole. DIR. Malcom R.
Griswold's application was denied.
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standing and sitting.

David Slowpay-I shall bring you
back those dark trousers to be reseated,
Mr.. Snip. You know sit good deal.
Mr.. Snip (tailor)-All right, and If
you'll bring the bill sent you six
months ago will be pleased to receipt
that also. You know I've stood good
deal. London Tit Bits.
The Press., 1897-12-09

The man who takes his local paper,
looks up the bargains offered by his own
townsmen and trades at home, does not
often have occasion to complain of having
been swindled.
The Press., 1897-12-09
Blankets.

Some notable Bargains that
came our way last week-in the
face of the fact of an increased
cost of wool. No matter, these
Blankets are here to sell for less
money than we've yet known of.
2 cases ia White Blankets, Pink and
Blue borders, worth $1.75, now $1.10.
l case liza Heavy Wool Blankets,
splendid value for $3, now %.
case ia extra large and heavy, new
or sold under 81, now $2.75.
2 cases liza Fine, Soft, Fleecy Wool,
well worth $5, now 1915.
2 cases ia Fine California Wool
blankets. worth 1926, now So.
A most acceptable present would be a
nice Down Quilt. We have them In
either satteen or silk. Handsome de-
signs and colorings. Prices ga 80 to $40.
Then we have the new SANITARY
COMFORTERS, filled with prepared
lambs wool, light and warm, at $1.9O.
A full line OF Wrapper Blankets at
$225 to So.
Blankets, ground-noor salesroom.
The Press., 1897-12-09

suiseppe Fuda paid the penalty of his
crime of wife murder at the state prison at
Wethersfeld, last Friday by hanging on
the automatic gallows.
The Press., 1897-12-09

Wellington, Nov 25th, by Rev. G. II.
Brown, Winford E. Slater of Stafford
Springs and Miss Mary E. Watrous OF
Wilmington.
At the Methodist parsonage, Stafford
Springs, 9Th, by Rev. J. l. Bartholomew,
Robert E. Doyle and Miss Marion E. Ry-
der, both Of Tolland.
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Died.

Mansfield, Mount Rope), Sd, Mrs.
Emma Moore, wife of Byron Moore, Al.
Somers, ID, Harriet L. Pease, 81, wife
of Delano Hollister.
Staffordville, Sd, David Belcher, Sc.
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THE definite treaty of peace between
the sublime porte and Greece was signed
SATURDAY.
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THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant
semi-weekly) furnished for s2.15 per year.
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Rom.

Stafford Springs, Nov. 28th, a daughter
(Verna Converse) to Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Anderson, and granddaughter to Albert
E. Converse
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Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanks in
serted at one-half advertising rates. Births,
marriages and deaths inserted free. Commune
cations received without signature always COM
mttted to the waste basket without attention.
This paper Is mailed regularly to its subscrib-
ers until a definite order to discontinue is re-
ceived and all arrears are paid in full.
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MCLAUGHLIN q SON, PUBLISHERS.
$3.50 year. If paid strictly in advance, $1.26-
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Gnnfl Arpnnanf.

Yabsley-Mudge, what makes you
laugh at your own stories?
Mudge-Why shouldn't I? If they
were not worth laughing at, I would
not tell them. Journal
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ITO RENT-Pleasant tenement. Small
Il family. w. e. DEMOND.
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The Cold Shoulder.

''To give the cold shoulder is said
to have originated in practice once
common in France, and during Norman
days IN England also. When a guest
had outstaid his welcome, instead of the
haunch of mutton or venison usually
served at dinner, cold shoulder of
mutton was placed before him as hint
that he had better 60
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NOOD HORSE FOR SALE.
VI If A. W. KINGSBURY.
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Uhe 1prem~.

Thursday Evening, December 9. 1897.
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ITO RENT. Two good tenements, to
l. small families. G. T. HARDWOOD. tt
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hOG FOUND. can have same
~ by proving property and paying charges.
FRED MANN.
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BILLIARDS.

Will now be In order. Don't be
caught without an u l. s T E r..
Eight dollars and upwards will buy
a nice, warm, slightly Ulster. They
ward off the DOCTORS bill, and will
give you lots more comforts.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-09-24
AAzLEToN STRIKE SEEMS OVER.
Warrants Have Been Served on Sheriff
Martin and His Deputies.

warrants Have Been Served on Sherih
Martin and His Deputies.
HAZLETON, Pa, Sept 21.-Unless
unforeseen developments occur the an
thracite coal strike in this region is
ended. Twelve hundred men, half OF
the full complement, yesterday return
ed to work at the Honeybroolk col
>lieries of the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre
company, as did 300 of the 1,300 at Par
dee's Lattimer mines, While the Gran
berry. Crystal Ridge and Harwood col
lieries of the same company and Coxe's
collieries in the Drifton district re-
mained at work. The latter were to
have settled the question of strike, but
at the request of the operators held off
until next Thursday.
The only incidents of yesterday were
small outbreaks at Lattimer and Eek
ley, both of which were quickly sub
dued, and the serving of warrants of
arrest upon Sheriff Martin and a num-
ber of his deputies.
At Lattimer band of women at
tempted to drive out 300 Italians who
returned to work. They were armed
with clubs and stones and moved on the
engine house and company's stores. The
raid looked dangerous for a time and
was not ended until three companies OF
the Thirteenth regiment, with fixed
bayonets, had pressed back and dis
persed the crowds. A number of But
Ter valley miners who wanted to re-
turn to work at Lattimer were driven
back by body of armed strikers, who
met them as they came over the noun
tain, mile or more from camp.
The disturbance at Ecl<ley was an at
tempt by strikers to intimidate the men
who wanted to work. and it, too, was
quieted down by the troops without vio-
lence. The break of the strike is prac-
tically victory for the operators, as
in only one or two instances have the
demands of the men been granted, al
though several companies have promis-
ed to consider the grievances.
The warrants for the arrest of Sher-
if Martin and his deputies were issued
by Judges Lynch and Bennett at
Wilkesbarre. They were served here
last night, and no resistance was made.
The writs contain IS names, Including
the sheriff, and the latter has agreed
to deliver all the deputies for hear
ing. A company Of the Ninth regiment
will escort them to Wilkesbarre. Cen
eral Goblin permitted the service of the
writs, because he thinks the civil au-
thorities are now able to handle the Sit
uation. The gradual withdrawal Of the
troops will be considered now.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-09-24
I1r1nn OF cnmnany slnres.

IlrIon or company stores.
Samuel Sands, department command
er G. A. r. of New Jersey, jumped
from a trolley car in Jersey City and
was killed.
Hoke Smith and Senator Penrose
called on President Mckinley, the sem
ator to urge Hicks for postmaster at
Philadelphia.
DIR. Norgaard of Denver believes he
has discovered the long sought cure for
cattle fever, which would revolutionize
the cattle market
Inhabitants of Krasnoyarsk, Siberia,
report that on the night of Sept. IA they
saw what is believed to be Polar Ex-
plorer Andree's balloon.
The executive board of the bituminous
coal miners says the strike was declared
off because the markets were being sup
piled and the men were in want.
Friday, Sept. II.
Signor Ascanio Branca, Italian min
lister of finance, has resigned.
Forty persons were drowned through
a steamboat collision on the Volga.
Daniel Goodman, an employee of the
Phenix Iron works of Phenixville, Pa,
has fallen heir to 100000 in England.
Senators Cannon and Pettigrew and
ex-senator Dubois have reached To-
kyo and will have an interview with the
emperor on the silver question.
Thursday, Sept. 16.
The severe drought in Illinois, Indi-
ana and Iowa remains unbroken.
The Spanish war department is con-
centrating 5000 troops for trnsporta-
tion to Cuba.
Murderer Edward Flanagan escaped
from the Decatur (Ga) jail, but was
afterward captured
The British Indian expedition under
General Yeatman Biggs has succeeded
n relieving the Samana posts.
Attorney General Hancock will ask
tomorrow for Sept. 2S as the date for
the hearing of the Coal trust cases.
A mob of 400 overpowered the jailer
at Versailles, Ind, and took out and
lynched five men arrested for burglary.
Eight coal miners in the Alden shaft,
No. 2, at Nanticoke, Pa, were hurt,
four dangerously, by the falling of the
elevator.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-09-24
THE LAJOIES ARRESTED
An Angry Mob Attempts to Lynch One
of Them.

of Them.
WHITEHALL N. Y, Sept. 21.-Frank
Lajoie, the murderer of Deputy Sheriff
William Jackson. was captured by a
volunteer force of several young men
from Schroon Lake, near Whitneys
Clearing, Paradox lake, late yesterday
afternoon, within mile and half Of
where the murder was committed. La
joie went to his mothers house for
something to eat and was in an ex-
hausted condition. He said he would
give himself up and offered no resist
ance. Lajoie. with the other two broth
ers, will be taken at once to the county
Jail at Elizabethtown.
Schroon Lake village came very near
being the scene of a lynching when,
under the guard of the Adirondack
guides and posse of armed men, Muir
derer Frank Lajoie. Jr., was brought
to town. No sooner had the news be-
come known than a large crowd gath
cred for the purpose of summarily dis
posing of the prisoner, but were pre-
vented only by the firm stand of his
guard. Loud threats were heard on
every side, and for time 1t looked as
IL a rush would be made and the men
in charge of the prisoner overpowered
The posse held their ground, and the
prisoner was finally placed in charge of
Sheriff Nye of Essex county and safely
lodged in iail.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-09-24
MAY HAVE BEEN A BOMB.
Explosion as Emperor William Leaves the
Station at Budapest Causes "a Panic.

Explosion as Emperor william Leaves the
Station at Budapest Causes Panic.
LONDON, Sept. 21.-A dispatch to
The Daily Mail from Vienna says:
1t is reported that as Emperor will
liam and Emperor Francis Joseph were
leaving the station at Budapest sharp
detonation was heard, which was fol-
lowed by a thick cloud of dust and
smoke The crowd took fright, broke
through the military Gordon and swarm
ed around the imperial carriage.
Emperor Francis Joseph was greatly
agitated and shouted to the police to
keep the people back. Some arrests are
reported. but owing to the secrecy
maintained by the officials 1t is difficult
to ascertain details of the affair. The
Neues Wiener Journal was confiscated
this evening for publishing kilograms
as to the occurrence.
Walters Receivers From His Wound.
NEW YORK, Sept. 22.-Timothy WAL
ters, colored, who is said to have been
shot in the holdup Of a saloon keeper
at Haverstraw, N. Y, three weeks ago
was discharged from Bellevue hospital
here as cured. A detective from Haver-
straw took Walters back to that place
for trial for participating in the bold
robbery, during the perpetration oi
which the saloon keeper and anothel
man were shot.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-09-24
situation In Athens serious.

ATHENS, Sept. 22.-The political sit
uation arising out of the conditions of
the peace convention is serious. M.
Delyannis, former premier and leader
of the dominant party numerically in
the boule, has asserted that If the pro-
posed scheme Of foreign control should
prove to imply an interference with the
sovereign rights of the state he would
not hesitate to advise the chamber to
reject the treaty. The tone of the press
continues Indignant. The Asty and The
Akropolis declare it "the most iniqui
tous document of modern times" Many
are preparing to demonstrate against
the treaty
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-09-24
s1oo.ooo FIRE In California.

STOCKTON, Cal, Sept 21.-The old
Shippee Harvester works, known as the
Stockton Machine and Agricultural
works, covering an area of 800 feet
square, have been burned. The fire is
supposed to have caught from the fur
mace. The loss is approximated at
100000; insurance, $45.00O. The foundry
at the back of the works was saved.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-09-24

PAWTUCKET, r. l., Sept. 21.-John
Curran, 35 years of age, a carpenter of
Providence, was instantly killed at the
Church of the Holy Trinity, Central
Falls. He was at work upon the new
spire and fell from the staging. He
struck on a pile of planks, and his head
was crushed, while both arms and both
legs were broken.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-09-24
Gold Cone Worth SCI, os7.

NEW YORK, Sept 21.-The agents of
the Bank of Montreal here have re-
ceived from the Cariboo Hydraulic Min
ing company of British Columbia a
cone of gold worth $61,9S7 and weighing
1906 ounces. 1t will be delivered to the
assay office for treatment. This is the
second shipment from the company $
mines this summer. the first having
been a clear up of S7O,921 in July.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-09-24
Earthnnnkes I'M ItaIy.

ROME, Sept. 22.-Two slight EARTH
quake shocks were felt here late yes
terday afternoon. The subterraneous
disturbance was also felt at Rimlni
Fermor Recanati. Bologna, Sinigaglia,
Fabriano, Cagli, Florence and Ancona
At most places the people were PAM
stricken, and at Ancona few old
houses fell
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-09-24
The sultan Is Satisfied.

CONSTANTINOPLE. Sept. 22.-The
preliminary treaty of peace between
Turkey and Greece, which was signed
on Saturday by he representatives Of
the sultan AID Of the powers, has been
ratified by the sultan.