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The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-11
LOOKING FOR TROUBLE.
Five Bachelors Vow That They Will B,
Married Within q Year.

Five Bachelors Vow That They Will DO
Married Within q Year.
Five bachelors of Shelbyville, Ind, /,
have taken oath that they will be mar
ried by Christmas day of 1897 or pay
an awful penalty.
They are all we'll to do, good locking
and healthy. They have formed them
selves into a club called the Coming
Benedicts and have registered their
oaths to be husbands before q magis-
trate.
These gentlemen are DR.. Samuel Ken
nedy, widely known physician; John
Messick, leading druggist; John D..
De Grey, assistant cashier Of the Shelby
bank; William Talbert, prominent
lumberman, and Edward Swain, who
is likewise engaged in the lumber trade.
The five gave themselves Christmas
dinner at the Hotel Ray, at which Mes.
sick announced that he had grown tired
Of prodding himself trying to sew on
buttons and gave notice to his friends
that he would soon be married. The
others scoffed at him, but finally were
brought over to his view Of life. A oom,
pact was drawn up and signed and
sworn to by all.
All swear that they will be married
by Dec. % next and will, with their
wives, meet at the Ray for their dinner
on that day. The one who fails his
word engages himself to be present at
the dinner, bound and gagged, in charge
of the sheriff, besides FORGETTING 500
to each of the others. Times
Herald
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09
EoUAL spFraaGH ASSOCIATION.
Interesting Sessions at the Second Annual
Convention.

Convention.
At Thursday afternoons session OF
the convention OF the Equal Suffrage
Association OF Delaware aT the New.
Century Club the following officers
were elected President, Mrs. Martha
S. Uranstnn; Vice President, Mrs Mar
garet W, Houston Of Georgetown; Cor
responding Secretary, Miss Mary DE
You; Recording Secretary, Mrs. NJ. II.
Thatcher Treasurer, Miss Emma Lore.
Tho following committees were named:
Literature, Miss Mary DeVou and Mrs.
Lizzie billiard: Credentials, Mrs, Mar
garet II. Kent and Mrs. A. ID. Warner;
Finance, Miss Emma Lore and Miss
Rachel Rowland. The olficera and Mrs.
W. 4. Walling were chosen delegates
to the convention to lie held in Wash.
ington in the near future.
The report OF Mrs. Kent, the secre-
tary, smoke OF tho active work in the
intereste of equal suffrage before the
Constitutional Convention. Mas Lore
read the traasursr's report.
1t was decided to merge the county
organizations into tho Slate organiza-
tion.
A paper was read by Mrs. Kent pre-
6entinG arguments for equal suffrage
She declared that with all nur poasts
of free republic, an oligarchy OF sex
manages its atfairR.
Mrs. j. M. Beach of Colorado. sister
of Mrs. A. d. Warner, presented an in
teresti1g account of the working of the
equal suffrage law IN that State. Al
| the election she had made it point tc
\ visit number of the voting districtr
in De nver and she saw no disorder o.
any sort. Reports that there had beer
such disorders had been made in dis
reputable papers ami these were quotet
by the Eastern press, although the!
were denied by the reputable journal
of Colorado.
Mrs. Houston spoke of the efforts TO
equal suffrage before the Constitu
tional Convention, discussing some
the points urged against it.
A paper was read by Mrs. Ellen ii
T.. Price of Swnrthmore. Speaking o
places where equal suffrage is enjoyed
ahe remarked "What sensation woul
he craated If all tho women Of Ne'
England would go 10 New Zealand I
enjoy greater liberty"
In the evening speeches were mad
by Miss Diana llirscher of lhiladel
phia and Mrs. Mary L. Craigie Q
brooklyn. Miss IIirscher is lawye
and very pleasing speaker Sh
presented tho Justice Of the cause {
equal suffrage. Mrs. CRITICIZE is pres
dent OF the Brooklyn Free Library, an
a speaker Of power. She took up th
subject of equal suffrage from an hii
torical point of view. and hold that tn
ballot was ono agency for enlarge
liberty.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09

Lswes, Dec. s. The British steamer
GIenochil was gotten off the new
Breakwater at late hour tonight,
after lying in a most dangerous pc.
sition on pile Of rocks in the new
harhor of refuge for almost week.
Numerous tugs had been hard at work
TO drag her off, but until to-day had
mat with no SUCCESS. Late on Saturday
afternoon the two tugs. North America
and Protector, managed to drag her of
short distance, but on further OK
animation this morning found over II
feet Of her how still hard an the rocks
and the compartments containing over
10 feet of water. Pumps were put on
board and succeeded in some measure
10 emptying her hold. The lighter
Lottie was put alongside of the
steamer TO aid in the work. Later to
day she was again moved, and the tugs
finally hauled her off the rocks. The
Glenuctil will be taken to Philadelphia
for repairs as soon as the wreckers can
pump the water from her after com.
partments. Her bottom forward and
engine room are badly damaged and
harpt. Tho only things that kept her
aAoat we're her alright compartments.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09
com FEyER IN MARYLAND.


Fart of Cecil County.
Elkton, Md, Dec. The discovery
Of gold is again sgitaring the residents
OF upper Cecil county, and late devel-
opments show that gold has been
actually discovered, but TO what extent
is not known.
Last week the agent Of the Philadel-
phia syndicate, which is interested with
james E. Haiues, J. d. West and
Washington W. Davis, visited the
Eighth election district, and paid out
about 81, 600 for land already purchased
from different parties. The payment
was the first made. and the next pay
ment will complete the dead for the
transfer of the lands. The papers have
been recorded in the clerks office.
The discovery of gold in the hills oil
the Eighth district was made known
several months ago, but little attention
was Paid to the rumor, but the pay
ment nj such sum OF money for land
has now revived the exciten- emit.
A gentleman who has sold the Hyndi-
cate some land was in Elkton yesterday
and stated that work would be com
mence1 on Monday In small way on
land purchased from John Mccullough.
Machinery will he Put in and active
| mining will start up. 1t IL probahl,
that active work, however, will not b
commenced until spring. James ID
West, who made the discovery of gold
was for many years actively engaged il
mining in Arizona, aud has had grea
deal of experience. A small force o
men will be put to work on Monday, OF
some of the ground purchased, bu
whether larger force will be put oil
this winter is not known, as the partie
interested in the mining are slow a
giving out any particulars
This scene OF the discoveries is nea
Rock Springs and about mile and
hall from the SuBquehauna River an
close to Octoraro Creek and about mil
south OF thu Pennsylvania State line
1t is q strip Of barren country frol
u 10 lls miles in width. The land
billy aud near by is situated the famou
BALI Hill. high and barren point
land. Chrome Of an excellent quail I
has been taken from this land and ais
! other valuable minerals. Near by
, the famous Rock Springs, which severi
years ago was noted summer resor
, among the hills of the Eighth. Out {
. the top Of an immense rock are seve
{ distinct streams or springs OF water
I an excelent quality.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09

Branch No. 81, Ladies' Catholic Be-
nevolent Association, has elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing year: Past
President, Mrs. Mary Gilbride; President,
Mrs. Jennie Harkins; First Vice-Presi-
dent, Mrs. Mary Bolen; Second Vice
President, Miss Annie Daley; Financial
Secretary, Mrs. Kate Hughes; Recording
Secretary, Miss Clara NJ. Reynolds; AS
sistant Recorder, Mrs. Lizzie Jeandell;
Treasurer, Mrs. Nellie CLARK; Marshal,
Miss Margaret Taylor; Guard Mrs. Healey;
Spiritual Advisor, the Rev, M. X. Fallon;
Trustees, Mrs. Marie Joyce, Mrs. Keogh,
Mrs. Gilbride, Mrs. Bolen and Mrs. o'Con-
nor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09
DE4rn or FNos .. BERnY.
Had Bone Fastened IN His Throat While
EntinE SNAPPER Soup.

tihN "A BONO NHNtehet htS ""''o
Eating snapper Soup.
Euos j. Berry, who, on September
18th, had bone fastened in his throat,
while eating snapper soup, died Thurs,
day afternoon at his residence, No. 234
lombard street.
The bone was half an inch long.
Several physicians were summoned, but
they were unable to locate it. On
Octohsr 9th, however, Mr.. Berry
cuughed 1t up. Meanwhile he lost nearly
so pounds IN weight. After the inn
pedinent had been dislodged, his health
began to improve. and soon he was
we'll enough TO return TO his position.
at the Christana glass works, for few
days. Then he had relapse, and alb
scesses formed in bis throat. He was
compelled to remain 10 his bed room
most of the time, but on Thanksgiving
day he was able to go downstairs for
dinner. Since the first OF this weak
mis- condition had been serious, and be
died as stated. His death resulted from
rupture OF the mediastinial ahscess.
Mr.. Berry was young man, and for
several years was a member of one
of the brass bands of this city. lie
formerly resided in New Jersey. lii
wife and four children survive him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09

Washington, Dec. 5. 1T was officially
announced at the White House TO day
upon the return Of the President 10
Washington, that GOV. John W. Griggs
Of New Jersey has heen rendered and
accented the office ot Attorney General
OF the United States, which will he
vacated by the nomination OF Attorney
General McKcnna TO be associate JUS
tice OF the United States supreme
Court. 1t has not yet been settled
whom Gov. Griggs shall assume his new
Office, but it ia probable the date will
be about the beginning of the new year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09
CHANG Is IN NEWSPAPERS.
Tho Sunday Herald anu Clayton Call In
New Hands.


The Sunday Herald appeared Sunday
in new form, under the management Of
John P. Hyatt, Jacob B. Maxwell and j..
Milton Davidson. 1t contained 10 pages
and presented much local and telegraphic
news and other interesting reading matter.
The new managers in their initial issue
have made favorable impression. The
editorial announcement is made that the
policy of the paper will be independent.
James G. Wicks has purchased the
Clayton Call and has moved the plant to
Smyrna, where the paper will be con-
tinued under the name of Smyrna Call.
Mr.. Wickes has had much experience in
the newspaper business. He has been
employed in The Delawarean office at
Dover most of the time since his return
from the south, and is good printer and
live newspaper man. In his announce
ment in the Gall, of last Tuesday, MIR.
Wickes states that w. L. McFarlane, who
has been connected with the Call since
its start, will continue with it. Messrs.
Wickes and McFarlane will no doubt
make success of the paper
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09

OF New York is Crittenton's immense Medi-
cine Warehouse and this lion" establish
nient has its lion preparation-Hales Honey
of Hurehound and Tar-for the cure of
Coughs. Colds, Influenza and Bronchitis.
No medicinal agent introduced during the
present century has created more profound
sensation among all classes of the. COM
munity than this absolute specific for all
ordinary affections of the organs of respira-
ton. Sold by druggists everywhere at %
and 50 cents and ST.. Great saving to pur-
chase large size.
Pixies ToothaGhe Drops cure in one
minute.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09
T., W. s Is. Railroad statement.

The statement of the Philadelphia, Will
mington & Baltimore Railroad Co. for
last month shows an increase in gross
earnings Of Sol 800, compared with Octo-
her, 1896, and an increase in net earnings
of SIS, 300. For the year ended October
3lst there was an increase in net earnings
of $34,l00, compared with the cores
ponding period OF the previous year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09

Carelessness in girlhood causes the
greatest suffering and unhappiness in
after life. Little irregularities and weak
nesses in girls should be looked after
promntly and treatment given at once.
pr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription pro.
notes regularity OF all feminine functions,
makes strength and builds up sturdy
health with which to meet the trials to
come. The Favorite Prescription is not a
universal panRcea. 1t is sood for but one
thing. It's directed solely at one set Of
organs.
DIR. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, zoos page medical work, pro
fusely illustrated, will be sent Tree on
receipt Of 81 one-cent stamps to cover
postage only. Address Worlds Dispen.
sary Medical Association, Buffalo, n. \
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09
QUERIES FoR Pension APPLICANTS
Uncle Sam Makes Inquiry Into Their
Family Anairs--The Significance.

Family Afiairs--The signifioance.
Pension Agent Walsh, who is stationed
here bythel Federal authorities, has had
number Of old soldiers to ask him what
is meant by receiving from the depart
ment at Washington inquiries as to mar
riage relations, children and other family
statistics.
MIR. Walsh's reply is to the effect that
while he has not been officially informed
as to the special significance Of the ques
tons, lie presumes that they are intended
for statistical purposes for future use
probably for reference in cases where the
soldier dies and his widow or children
apply for pension.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09
Executive Mansion, pecembe
du Pont Cas-. Jersey Plant.

Penns Grove Record.
The buildings of the du Pont Powder
Co, at Gibbstown, N. j., are being forth
fed. The explosion in March last was
the most disastrous the company ever ex-
perienccd, and nearly every building was
more or less shattered. The company at
once began to devise plans SO an ex-
plosion in one building would not mater
ially affect the others. A sand bank is
heing constructed around each building.
The bank is several feet thick and held
in place By heavy planking. These banks
are as high as the buildings, one story
structures, and completely hide the pro-
tected houses.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09
JR. o. o. A. Al.
Telegraph counell, No. 20, Organized in
This City.

Telegraph Council, No. ~, Organized IN
This City.
Telegraph Council, No. 30, Jr. o. U.
A. NJ, was organized at Eden Hall
Friday night by State Councillor Frank
NJ. Jones Of Georgetown, assisted by
other officers OF the State Council, by
the election Of the following officers !:
Jr. r. c., Charles E. Duling; Coun-
cilor, Frank I. Rilvington: Vice Coun-
cilor, A.W. Springer; 4. r. s.. D. ID.
Carlisle; Treasurer, Elmer Il. Sager ;
Recording Secretary. II. Il. Craig ;
Financial Secretary, Charles u. Duling /;
Warden, j $3.50 I. Workman; Conductor.
G. @. sallaway;I s., Z. v. Hall /;
Trustees NJ. j. Crooks, =. j. Shock
ley and Alfred Aindle; Chaplain, George
M. Davis.
The meeting was enthusiastic and
thu council begins life with bright
prospects. There are 30 charter mem
bera. 1t will meet each Friday night
at Eden Hall.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09

She was a dear, sweet girl, with com.
plexion Of angelic loyeliness such as all
young ladies possess who use Glenn's sui
Dhur Soap. Rsss5J
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09

\ boilerhouse at the wharf Of the
Diamond State Iron Go. was burned
Friday night. cauaibg loss Of 500.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09

The Union Pacific Railway, main line,
was sold under the decree of the United
states Court for the district of Nebraska,
ON the list and I'd Of November Of this year.
The amount due the government consisted
Of the principal of the subsidy bonds S2f'-
oss. 51g.' and the accrued interest thereon,
s9i 21l.71l.T5, making the total indebted
ness as. 44S, 223.75. The bid at the sale coy
cred the first mortgage lien and the entire
mortgage claim of the government (prin-
cinal and INTEREST,".
The sale of the subsidized portion OF the
Kansas Pacific line upon which the govern
ment holds second mortgage lien, has
been postponed at the instance OF the SOW
eminent to December 16, 1897. The debt o.
iris division of the Union Pacific Railway
to the government on november !, 1897
was the principal of the subsidy bonds
81, Sos 900, and the unpaid and accrued In
terest thereon, $500, 620.3S, making
total of s12, 1928, ,69o.Ss.
The sale of this road was originally al
yertiaed for November 4th but for the pur
nose of securing the utmost public notice
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09

Medical men say rheumatism is the torernn'
uer OF heart disease. Hoods Saraaparilla cures
rheumatism BY It's action on the BLOOD
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-05-07

The house in Roda. Sake Altenburg,
where DR.. Johann Faust, the famous
magician and soothsayer of Legendary
fame, was born toward the last quarter
of the fifteenth century was knocked
down to native junk dealer for S25
the other day and is now being disman.
tied. The building had almost fallen to
pieces from age, and in order that it
might not fall down the municipal IA
theirs of the little town ordered its i'm
mediate demolition.
This historic structure stands, OF
stood until quite recently, on rocky
eminence near the Jenaisches Thol
(city gate). 1t is frame building, very
rickety, and has been extensively re-
paired. There is legend that it dates
back to the year 1850 or 1860, as do
many other buildings of Roda. That
Faust saw the light in one of its dingy
rooms, with floors of trampled earth
and tiny windows III leaden frames, is
attested by several authentic statements
in the town chronicle and also in the
Faust Buch," printed in 1881, from
which all later writers on the Faust
legend quote and which is their chief
authority. Berlin Letter.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-05-07
For OVER EIErY YEARS,

Mrs. wmslow's Soothing syrup mas Deen us
ed by millions OF mothers for their children
while teethng. If disturbed at night and
broken OF your rest by a sick child suffering
and crying with pain OF cutting teeth, send al
once and get n bottle OF Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup for children teethng. 1t will
relieve the poor little sufferer Immediately.
Depend upon ii, mothers, there is no mistake
about 1t. 1t cures diarrhRa, regulates the
stomach and bowels cures wind collie, soft.
ems the gums and reduces Inflammation, and
gives tone and energy to the whole system
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup tor children
prescription and discovery OF one of the old
est and best female physicians and nurses in
the United States. Price twenty-five cents @
bottle. Sold by all druggists throughout the
world. BE sure and ask for "MRs. WIssLOws
SOOTHING SYRUP"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-05-07
Dewitt 5 Witch Hazel SaIVe
Cures Plies. ScaIds. Burns.
HORACE P. HrLErTl Addison county,
Chancery.

HORACE L. HJLEII Auulsoh county,
JAMES LOGAN. In Chancery.
Horace P. Hulett OF Salisbury, i'm said coun-
~, having filed his petition to the court OF
chancely To be held at Middlebury in said
county, on the first Tuesday OF June, 4. H. 1897,
against James Logan, torn erly of Middle
town springs in the county OF Rutland, now
OF sandy Hill, in the state of New York, set
ting Ton tn that said James on the 21th day OF
April, \. ID. 1891, executed to one Horace
II, Dyer OF Rutland, in the county of
Rutland, a mortgage decd of certain land
bounded as follows southerly by the
highway: easter'y by land of the estate
OF Luclu~ Copeland; notherly and west
crly by land of David c. keete, containing
one fourth acre OF land, with condition Tor
the redemption of the same ON the payment
OF certain notes therein described, insurance
and taxes thereon. And setting forth that
said Horace Pts now the legal owner and
holder OF said mortgage and notes and tie
claim secured thereby And praying that
said defendant may be toreclosed othis equity
OK redemption ili said premises.
said defendant residing without the state
OF Vermont, so that said petition cannot be
served upon him, II Is ordered that he be re
term OF said Court to be holden nj Middle
bury, within and tor the county OF Addison, on
the first Tuesday OF June, A. ID. 1885,, then and
there to answer to said petition, and Tor that
purpose said petitioner shall cause to be pub
lished the substance OF said petition and this
order three weeks successfully in the Middle
bury Register, printed at Middlebury atOre-
said, the last OF which publications to be at
least twenty days previous Ia said term of
Dated at Mddlebury aforesaid this goth
day OF April, A. u. 1885,.
RUFUS WAINWRIGHT, Clerk.
EDWARD DANA, Solr.
tor petitioner. II
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-05-07

Patient-As we have known each 9TH
er so long, doctor, do not intend to
insult You by paying your bill. But l
have left you handsome legacy in my
will.
Physician-Very kind of you, I'm
sure Allow me to look at that prescrip-
ton again. wish TO make slight al
teration in it.-Pearson' Weekly
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-05-07

Thirty years is long time to fight so
painful a trouble as piles, but Jacob
Mitchell of Unionville, Pa, struggled
that long before he tried DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. which quickly and
permanently cured him. 1t is equally
effective in eczema and all skin affections.
ID. H. BENNETT, Bridport.
3. +. HASKELL. West Cornwall.
ISAAC STERNs, Middlebury.
CLAYTON n. NORTH, Shoreham.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-05-07
De LAVAL BABY"
CREAM SEPARAToRS.

De Laval Alpha baby" Cream Sepa-
rators are best and cheapest. Sales ex-
coed 100000, or more than ten times
those of all initiating ard infringing
machines throughout the world com
blned. They are guaranteed to be SUI
perior in all respects as condition of
sale
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-08
NAME AND LOCATION
TOWNSHIP 3 81 RANGE w.

J., IOWNSHIP 2 s., RANGE I ".
. Day, Georgia L., in y of ne Il, sec
d - odIahce--;. 49,. 1890. ..-..-. ::
1IJones, Natl. v, all w y of Sc and all
sw Z of section 20. $40 acres. .
iSl w llace. Geo a, all NV Il of ne a, sec
u OIL 4o acres 800. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
SlSorenson, Eva G., u of NV u, sec
TowNsHiiPi' 2 S. RANGE 3 ".
z Russell Samuel all z of sc Il sec
80, SO acres. $50. .......... ..........
TOWNSHIP 3 S. RANGE / W.
SS Peterson. 2. E., all S Y of Sc u OF Sc
Is Seaman. Lottie j. Fox. all Y of NV
sec 4, 50 acres .-.... ............
TOWNSHIP 3 s., RANGE 2 W.
~ LamDhere. h. O., all sw II sec l, 100
~ Lamphere, z. O.. all ne Il sec /, 100
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-08
NAME AND LOCATION.

(Book c.

j. N, Observation-Disclosures.
9llSlCoates Lewis B. ct al, Ito int. in all
/ of blocks 1 to "a, Central City,.
SOUTH BUENA VISTA, PLAT a.