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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-09-16
MALARIA

Chills and Fever, Intermittent Fever, Ague
Drowsiness, periodical Headaches excessive
sweating these signs mean that you have Mala-
ria and need medicine at once. Don't take
quinine-il's dangerous. Our book tells you why
Take the
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-09-16
EOR SALE.

4 Nolan Il Madden Tile a. Brick Machine
not been run over 20 days. new also, 9-arcl
Kiln with all fixtures
JOHN M. SPENCER. Agent,
Sept. 2, l897-3w Westville, N. J.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-09-16
RRONCHO

Remedy for Malaria. II cures without danger
OF clouding the mind or injuring the ear drums.
This medicine is safe, sure and pleasant both for
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-11
Personal AND PECULIAR

DR.. S. Weir Mitchell has presented to
the coin collection of the Philadelphia
University Museum an interesting medal
made by the University and awarded in
1914 to Mr.. George Read, of the class of
1877. This medal bears on the diverse
the seal Of the University and on the
reverse the words: "Auetoritate univerL
sitatis adjudicatum.
The Pope does his private writing with
a gold pen but his pontifcal signature
is always given with white-feathered
quill, which is believed to come from the
wing of a dove, though persons who have
seen 1t say it's origin must have been d
larger bird. The same quill has been in
use more than forty years. 1t serves only
for important occasions, and is kept in
an ivory case.
Mr.. George H. Pullman, for the past
three years associated with the American
National Red Cross, has resigned his
connection with that organization, other
engagements demanding his entire time.
Commander Booth Tucker is in Chi
cago making arrangements for mass
meeting of business men and philanthro-
pists at Central Music Hall next Monday
u4StU w CODslOOE U4C N26AsRtlOh ALlly .
project for farm colonies for the poor of
the American cities.
Lieutenant R. e. Peary, having again
complaiued in London Of Captain Syer-
drup's unfairness in going to Smith
Sound next summer, Captain Sverdrup
explains that he wrote to Mr. Peary
some time ago explaining that he did not
aim to reach the pole, but only intended
to explore Greenland and to make 8 study
of the ice. He imagines that Peary can
not have received his letters.
Captain Sanford Bell, who was one of
the oldest railway conductors in service
in the world, and the first man to run a
train into Atlanta, Ga, when the place
was still MarthasvliIe, died in Atlanta.
He was for sixty years in service, and
had been q conductor Tor fifty-one years.
Mr.. John f. SWEET, said to be the first
man of the Sixth Regiment to be hit in
the memorable march through Baltimore,
died at his home in Lowell Tuesday, H.
was hit twice IN the head in the Balti-
more riot, but not dangerously woundede
The trustees of Albion College in Mich.
igan have elected John P. Ashley, Phi.
D., of Lima, N. Y, as president, to
succeed DIR. Lewis r. Fiske, who re.
signed last May because of advanced age,
after twenty years of service.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-11

subscriber who forgets to sign his
name offers the PRESS the following:
Did it ever occur to you that much
OF the severely criticized ''goings on'' in
our city council might have been avoided
By more judicious selection of men who
represent the wards of our city?
Are these men, who took the solemn
oath of Office, ct the Inauguration last
spring, carrying out the sacred trust, or,
are they influenced by those who put them
there, and have selfish ends to gain?
The demand is for men who are awake
to what is going on around them, SO
that they need not require time to look
into matters which should not REQUIRE
thorough investigation, to acquaint them
with important local subjects.
Has not the time come for our more
progressive business men to step forward
and serve the city?
We should amend the last paragraph by
adding to business men, all men, nc
matter to what class they belong, whe
want to see the affairs of the city con
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-11
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AND
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The Portland daily press., 1897-12-11

W. E. Curtis reports that the people at
the Grand Army headquarters say that
that organization is anxious to purge the
pension roll If it can be done without in
justice to deserving widows and their
children, but they think the num-
Der of fraudulent pensions has been very
much exaggerated. During the last
Cleveland administration 81 .OO0,00 was
spent in search for impostors, and very
few were found. 1t is worthy of note
that the movement to publish the pen
sion list was not proposed by civilians or
enemies of the pension system, but it is
BACKED by the Loyal Legion and mem
bers of the Grand Army of the Republic
who feel just pride in their pensions.
and are determined to do all they can to
drive the frauds out of the pension office,
just as they drove them out of the camps
during the war.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-11

Quoted solely with reference to the inter
esbs OF the city. We are not ready to sub
scribe to tho idea that business men"
II by that phrase is meant men engaged
In mercantile pursuits are any better
qualified or any more likely to conduct
our city affairs as they should be con-
Quoted than men engaged in other pur-
suits. What is wanted is not particu-
lar GLASS but particular kind of men.
Men who are honest, men who are of good
Judgment, men who are not other mems
men, and men who will be as conscien-
tious and pafnstaking in managing the
clty's affairs as if they were their own
are the men who are needed, and we are
quite as likely to find this kind of men
among doctors and lawyers, ar
tisans and mechanics as among
meA engaged in mercantile pur-
Salts. Moreover. the committing of
che management of city affairs to 'busi-
ness men" would not be practical If 1T
were desirable. We are democracy and
no one class could possibly secure no.
nopoly of the city's representative offices.
The thing to be aimed at is the selection
of men of character and capacity, without
regard to the kind of pursuits they are
engaged in, and the surest way to get
them i $ for all the men who want them
to present themselves at the caucuses and
vote. This would seem easy, but expert
enoe shows that it is very hard
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-11

Those who assume that the natives of
Hawaii ought to have the say about an
nexation should be sad when they con
template that the Alaskans and the in
chase had nothing to say respecting the
transfer of their government from one
nation to another. -Kennebec Journal
Neither Louisiana nor Alaska was an
independent State. The former belonged
to Spain and the latter to Russia. We
purchased both of them of their rightful
owners under the laws of nations.
Hawaii, however, is an independent
State, it's owners are it's people. Before
we annexed Louisiana and Alaska we got
the consent of their owners. Why not
get it in the case of Hawaii? The only
case of annexation in our history parallel
with Hawaii was the annexation of Tex
as. Texas was an independent Republic,
as Hawaii is supposed to be. But, before
on the question, which resulted in an al
most unanimous vote for annexation. So
our esteemed contemporary, the Kennebec
Journal, will see that if contemplation
of our annexations in the past should
make anybody sad, it is the friends
and not the enemies of this scheme. The
truth is we are going about this anne4a-
ton business just as England and Ger
many go about theirs. We think the
island will be valuable to US, and
we are going to take it 1t is
absurd to claim that the government of
the island has any moral right to give it
away to the United States or nybody
else, hence it is absurd to claim
that we are going to get it as a
gift. We are going to possess ourselves
of it, not by force to be sure, but by
strategem, which is no better. There can
be but one good defense for that sort of
thing, and that is that possession of the
island is necessary for Our self preserva-
ton, and that cannot be shown. On
the other hand its possession is going to
make us more vulnerable. In case of war
it can be invested as no other part of
our domain can be, and in order
to keep it we must fortify it very strong
ly and be prepared to surround it with
big navy. To defend her island posses
sions England has to maintain navy
bigger than the nayies of all the world
combined.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-11
heard.

1t is reported that Felix Agnus, editor
Of the Baltimore American, is preparing
to meet Senator Wellington In the
courts, and promises some sensational
surprises. Mr.. Agnus will not only at
lnents which have appeared in his paper
regarding the Senator from Maryland,
but will go even further. He says that
he intends to show up Mr.. Wellington to
such an extent that nothing any man
chooses to say about him hereafter will
be hbelous.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-11

Bigamy cases seem to be oin the increase
In Canada, and according to Toronto
judge. the absence of inexpensive facili.
ties for obtaining divorces is the cause
At present a person seeking divorce In
Canada has 10 make application to Parli-
ament, and the cost is about 500. Cana
da, in the opinion of this Judge, should
have divorce court, whsre the humblest
citizen of the country can have his case
heard.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-11

Exports of pig iron to Europe are in
creasing very rapidly. Most of it goes to
Germany. The great Krupp works are
being run at present with American iron,
which is cheaper than the domestic prod
uct. The exports from the United States
during the month of October last were
larger than for the entire year of 1896,
being "a, 1881 tons. The total for October,
1896, was S,066 tons. The exports for Sep
TENDER, 1896, were 6s604; for September,
1897, 17,I75 tons. The total for ten
months, ending Oct. 81. 1896 was 27,5i7
tons; for the corresponding period in
1897, 1865 tons. The increase in the
exports of other forms of iron and steel
has also been very large.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-11

No fewer than 102 bills for public build
ings were introduced at the extraordinary
session. They call fer appropriations ag-
gregating about sgs, 900, 0oo To reach
Intelligent action in this matter, men,
bers of Congess might deSwell to consider
the Secretary of the Treasury's latest
financial report.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-11

The premium on UNITED States gold
coin has gone up 200 per cent. in Colom-
bia on account Of the unsettled political
condition there. Thas is one of the al
most infaIlible signs Of coming revolu-
ton, condition peculiar to this country
about the time of election
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-11
THE PRESS.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER II.

In Indiana they are still affirming the
Chicago platform-and in Posey county
bhey are voting with the utmost regulari-
ty for the s'Hero of New Orleans
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-11

ANOhOCCOC IlN W My.
James Nolan VS.. Wallace w. Clark &,
Tr.
Rescript by Strout j. The principal
contention in this case is whether the
transactions between the parties were of
the character of legitimate business, or
We're wagers upon the future price of corn
falling within the prohibition of r. S..
@. 1926, S. S. The jury, upon the evidence,
under an appropriate and discriminating
charge, found them to be gambling or
wagering transactions. We are asked to
set aside the verdict as against the evil
denoe. We have given it careful exami-
nation, and feel satisfied with the conclu-
sion reached by the jury upon this ques-
ton.
The defendant also claimed that he was
the agent OF the Metropolitan Stock Ex-
change, and acted as such in his dealings
with the plaintiff, and that plaintiff had
knowledge of such agency and that de-
fendant was not personally responsible to
the plaintiff. The plaintiff claimed that
he dealt with defendant as principal, and
had no knowledge of any agency, and
denied any agency in fact. The question
was submitted to the jury. under appro-
pirate Instructions, and they found for
the plaintiff. We see no sufficient ground
for disturbing the verdict upon this is
sue.
The exceptions related to the exclusion
OF certain daily statements of transactions
between the defendant and the Metropoli-
tan Stock Exchange, which had no refer
ence to the dealings between plaintiff and
defendant. These statements had no
tendency to prove an agency as claimed
by defendant. They purported to be the
statements of dealings between two
principals. Their exclusion did not
prejudice the defendant, They rendered
to corroborate plaintiff claim, rather
than that of defendant.
Motion and exceptions overruled.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-11
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.
Handed Down Yesterday by Judge
Strout.

The following rescripts, all by Judge
Strout, were today filed in the office of
the clerk of courts.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-11

Richard Whitten, Unity; George Car
son, Augusta; John A. Rurriel, Bucks
port.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-11
Sxsyy ADVERTISEMENTS.

CONsIGNED Household goods of every de-
serintion are always to be found y t
pTivate sale at our Au ton Rooms. We often
have articles less than half the cost to man
ufacture. GOoS & WILSON, Auctioneers, is
Free street. lift
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-11

ORIGINAL, WIDOWS, ETC.
Mary E. Kicker, Canaan; Verilla E.
Lane, Winterport.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-11
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington. December 10.-The follow
ing pensions have been granted to Maine
people:
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-11

ANDROsCOG GIN COUNTY.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-15

cay she had seen Seattle for the hast
TINE IL was announced that the Clrve-
AID lsfi san Francisco fer Seattle De-
ceTnoer al O'Clock In the afternoon.
She did not reach her destination.
The Cleveland was an cid vessel just
Row old her las, papers do rot state. ard
none Of her Officers were able 10 say.
Wnen she was last overhauied her plates
were taken out Of the engine room. on
which were the dates OF their manufacture
and presumably Of her launching She
Was built ar Hun. England. and her frs,
voyages were between England and Med
irsrranean sea ports, Since then she has
sailed untse- the English Nscaraguan.
Chilean. Hawaiian and American flags,
ara aer history subsequent 20 the En-
gi!sa registry is difficult TO trace When
launched IL is believed thar she was
ehrsstened the Sirius. and she had been
renamed With each subsequent registry.
Under the Hawaiian Gag she was called
the kaAlului. That was three years ago.
and she was engaged in the sugar bsisi-
ness between the islands and San Fran
cisco. Last January she was admitted
10 an American registry and wa. carlst-
ened the Cleveland. Since then she has
undergone a thorough overhauiing. She
was built of steel. with steel frames. and
her hull was reported as being in perfect
a h-igant!ne rig. She was of 76s net tom
mage and l,A0 gross. Her length was 30
feet; beam. 81 feet. depth, "a feet. and she
had three decks. She had $50 horsepower
compound engines and her deck equip
ment consisted Of two steam wincheS. Al
one time the Cleveland was in the trans
Atlantic trade, but WAS sent TO the Pa
cific owing TO her inability to compete in
matters OF speed with other Atlantic
steamers OF more recent build. She had
accommodations for forty-two first-class
passengers, the saloon being aft and COM
forsably fitted and furnished. Ii was
reached through a deck house and down a
wide companion way. The state rooms
were on either side OF the saloon. opening
into IL. and were decorated in white and
gold. The deck house containing the COM
panion way was large and also contained
the card and smoking room.
The Cleveland carried a number of pas
sengers, but the names of only two. w.
l.. Dietrich and Frank Gerthan. were
booked with the agent, f. T. krause. in
this city. The other passengers pur-
chased their tickets OF the purser at the
wharf. and he carried the list to sea
with him. 1t is presumed. however. that
the passengers did not number more than
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-15

Herman Llebes Tells Why Seattle Ii
Leading San FranciseO.

Special Dispatch TO the Post-Inteligencer
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec H--Herman
Liehcs, president of the great Alaska fnr
and trading company which bears his
name writes from London TO the Mer-
chants Association, OF this city, giving
valuable information regarding Seattle's
prominence In the race for the kiondike
trade The letter is full of good advice 10
the business men Of San Francisco, and is
as follows.
.'It Is very gratifying to me to see that
al last the San Francisco merchants and
manufacturers are waking up. and that
they see the necessity OF doing some hing
in order to secure a slice OF the valuable.
trade which Alaska offers. 1t II almost
impossible 10 believe that they have neen
sleeping SO long and neglected such an
enormous field. and that poor little Seat
tie. with all its surrounding country and
all It's contents not worth as much az FIVE
or six of our leading citizens and mer-
and do almost the entire business of the
country.
What has become of our young men
and euterprising merchants? Don't they
ing here in England, as frequently do.
OF the great possibilities OF Alaska l am
asked how long does IL take 20 90 up
there from Seattle or Victoria. Most peo-
pie think San Francisco Is about 500
miles further of. and no one would dream
OF giving San Francisco a thought.
Il imagine Ssattle's business are
far more enterprtsing and liberal than San
doubt gives better water front facilities
tnan san Francisco does Ship owners
there are not subjected TO outrageous har-
bor. dock and pilot charges. Ship owners
have not to deal In Seattle with water
front monopoiies, who charge the com
modify as much as they can possibly col
Iect. For this and other reasons steam-
ship owners make the Northern seaport
ffafr xfz trz
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-15
STAMPEDE AT DYEA.
Reports Of Rich Placer Discoveries
Above FfnneHan's Point Cause
Great Excitement.

BY the Post-InteiIigencer Alaska News
Syndicate.
DYEA. Alaska. Dec. This town has
had quite a gold excitement the past few
days. Last Saturday ii was reported that
rich placers had been struck in a gulch
above Finnegan's point, on the Dyea river.
A stampede was started almost immed-
ately. and men set out on foot and on
horseback. guided by lanterns. Over 100 To-
cations were made in the gulch and even
on the mountain sides. Enough work has
not been done to determine the value of the
find. but Attorney s. l.. Lowell who was
among the stampeders, says that there is
little. gold In the guleh. Colors can be
found almost anywhere in Alaska. but a
color does no, make a rich find any more
than one swallow makes summer.
The Nowell Company are prosecuting
work on their wharf. A roadway Is being
made along the foothills 10 the dock about
two miles from town.
Building operations are seriously retard-
ed by the lumber famine which prevails
in this section OF Alaska.
The townsite war has abated for the
present. and the matters in dispute. in
Guiding the right-of-way through Healy Il
Wilson's claim, will probably be amicahly
arranged.
Parties are making their way almost
daily over the pass, although snow fs re-
ported as being very deep on the summit.
Archie Burns tramway from the Scales
TO the summit will be In operation In a few
days
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-15
ON IHE HoOTALINOuA.
Reports From Lake TaHish Conflrm
the News Of Rich Finds
ON the River.

BY the Post-Inteiiigeucer Alaska News
Syndicate.
SkAGUAY, Alaska. Dec. collector OF
Customs Godsoa. who IS stationed at Tag
ish house. Lake Tgsish. arrived here to-
night. coming out over the White pass.
Mr.. Godson left Tagish ten days ago. He
reports that the lower portion of Lake
Bennett fer almost six miles is still cpeA.
Mr.. Goison confirms the report of rich
finds on the Hootaiinqua river. He says
there is no doub, that rich strikes have
been made, although fun particulars had
not been received st Tagish when he left.
A great many people are making their
way TO the Hootalinoua country. There
was quite a large settlement at the foot
OF Lake Marsh. hut j, is practically de-
serted now. There Is a good trail from
Lake Marsh 10 the Hootailnaua. and tho
trail has been kept warm by the great
numbers OF people who have stampeded in
that direction.
Dozens of the gulches and streams run
ming into the Hootalinqua are being pros
pected. and MIR. Godson is emphatic in
stating that a country OF marvellous rich
ness will be partially explored and opened
up this winter.