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The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-08-20
oUR SMALLER COLLEGES.
In Many Respects they Are DoisE net
ter work Than the Larger ones.

IN Many Respects They Are DoinE Bet-
ter work Than the Larger Ones.
There are a few striking facts about
the small American college" writes Ed
ward W. Box In the Ladies' Home
Journal "One striking fact ia that go
per cent Of the bralnicst Americans who
have risen TO prominence and success
are graduates OF colleges whose names
are scarcely known outside OF their own
states. IL is a fact. also. that during
the past ten years the majority OF tho
new and best methods Of learning have
omanated from the smaller coli
leges. and have been adopted
later by the larger ones. BE-
cause a college happens 20 be un-
known two hundred miles from tho
place Of It's location does not alwaya
mean that the college is not worthy OF
wider roputc. The fact can not be dis
putcd that the most direct teaching. and
necessarily the teaching most produc-
tive OF good results, iB being done In
the smaller American colleges. Tho
names OF these colleges may not be IA
mlliar to the majority Of people. but
that makes thom none the less worthy
places OF learning. The larger colleges
are unquestionably good. But there
are smaller colleges just as good, and.
In some respects, better. Some Of the
finest educators we have are attached
to the faculties OF the smaller institu.
tlons OF learning Young girls or
young men who are being educated at
one OF the smaller colleges need never
feel that the fact OF the college being ,
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-08-20
LIVING UP A TREE.

Years ago louisiana planter. aptly
named Wildoson, went TO establish
himself on tho Rama river In Nlcara.
qua, whore he raises bananas and rub.
Der trees with profit. A Nr. Drew.
who visited him on business, doscrlbei
his threo-story house as literally bull
In tree-a sturdy eboe-treo-slxty.
three feet from the ground.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-08-20

typewriter am rapid enough and
understand business forms all right. but
l must admit that cannot spell. Busl.
ness Man-You won't do. then, even at
the price, can't spell. either."-In.
dlanapolis Journal.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-08-20

The German marine Is only half a
century old. the first naval officer
having been appointed by King Fred
erlek william CT May 81. isl7.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-08-20

small one places them at dlsadvan.
tago In comparison with the friend OF
companion who has been sent TO n lar,
ger and better known college. II Is not
the college; II is the student"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-08-20

To get up and down between the
ground and the house an elevator IL
used. 30 constructed with block and
tackle that the person using II raises
himself or controls his descent by
means OF a rope.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-08-20

NJ nine miles through the snow and
rind storm 10 this camp.
before the FIRST few miles were
passei the drifting snow had 90 covered
ibe trail that the dogs could not follow
a. and had 20 go ahead and keep the
road while Booth looked after the team.
To hnd and keep a blind trail we use
n iong sharp stick and by constant
punchiug we can tell the hard trail
rom fho soft snow az the side. broke
fal that day most Of the time on the
nun f0r nearly seven miles. through a
NOV storm 20 thick that nothing could
be- seen and the wind bowling at our
lacks like a pack Of hungry wolves.
Al The top Of the canyon the wind was
iss, severe but the snow was drifting
and The gathering darkness made our
tdp down the gorge rather uncanny.
we arrived safe and well only 10
and that DIR tent was not yet up. Two
hours more. at 10 o'clock. our regular
meal Of bacon. beans and bread found
, very hearty reception. after which /
vent 90 bed very tired. Of course. after
nineteen hours Of constant cxertion but
comfortable In the feeling OF good
health and strength which successful
combat with these grand and rugged
mountains must give to any one. and
no, sorry to have seen this strange
land and US elements while at play In
ose OF their widest moods.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-08-20

There Is also n chlckon-house sus.
pended from a limb into which the
poultry Ia collected az night. After o
day OF free picking and strolllng, the
featherod blpcds come OF themselves
TO be raised to their roost.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-08-20

A trip TO the interior abounds in
many such hardshlps and adventures.
The safest way to get there IL to cross
lake Llndcman In February or March.
while Il "a frozen. and stop at Lake
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-08-20

A good snake story goes with the
rest. Mr.. Drew says; ~ thing tina,
struck me curlously was tho sight OF
twelyo-foot boa-constrietor gliding
about ON the ground at the foot OF
tho tree. climbing over the roofs OF
the labosers cabins. even entering
them. and In general making himself
perfectly at home on the plantation.
'Nobody'd think OF harmlng him.
said the old man to mo when spoke
to him about the big snake. He's
perfectly harmless to any one. and he
keeps tho place clear OF mice and
moles that eat the roots OF my young
banana and chocolate trees. Eat chick
ensl Never knew him to do such a
thing. StIll. while they're little. |
don't put temptation in his way. but
keep them In snake-tlght coop OF
wlre-nettlng.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-08-20

Ito will locate here Tor tho winter.
While this town 81 a wonder at present
and growing fast. think lts life will be
short
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-24

gxfthe
Id the sea s'' enacted On this s'' that
t. ovsss divided no distinct classes
Tae former plant rh -.,..-
r fsrmer nor ashsmen
4as oos especially being tender and
Tss men ar Of ehaerins
[ ] ss ..s ss's ss s s. 1,1 written ss ss
oh men and women have tha
afssea win sd 5s n S 9 5has lies oS
,ss rss everywhere Is far the eye reaoh7
.1a asaa rnnes % ais4ariy and Al
osr ~oasss ths ae
happy for " she turns there Hes ne sea- and waves they ''
Yesterday Their. stood shade. with
soesr matt she called after him.
her little household for
The eunsnn having died
hospital after twelve days Of cruel sanas caused S the
elder brother aged had arisen at
depart With his coasnP 1erresia o cat Holsters
and Msae samaua a
disappeared
Far'away cries eausea me turn my
just aSoas % leave the rocks when
sos.s roas stands sa% Mother
woss%sn neishooraooa
the ns . Island was crowded t. win n. osoele
Desert eapsia
sse closed
The child had
Right nearh i'm lay
ns ~sHss 19a 'fS % them
he was he with
he had
pushed the without
ing forAn or his comp
Wal
fastf
lie Peneder gallant dehverer
a a
Itself Michel his and looked
araNay he il
II boiling wihng
G
the meantm l.
dtoth ne
Iooaaed NcheIs samzun's hands 'front.' beats keel
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-24
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SKIES AND SEVENS.
OsNAO -
By CLARENCE RooK -,
- :. : : -
BY CLARENCE RO0K.

why should I Ne offended"
al what-vhat I did.
why. Mr. Ellsworth what did YOU do?''
Ellsworth turned a puzzled face 10 Mrs.
Romer for moment. Then, picking 3 bis
Of fun carefully from the knee Of his fan
nels. i mean" he said. i mean when l
kissed you@''
s.O,'' said Mrs. Romer.
I'm awfully sorry If il annoyed you. but
] did"
Ellsworth looked up boldly at Mrs Ro-
ner. whose eyes wandered vaguely round
the horizon. Her eyebrows lifted.
7 don't remember" she said.
pant vol II mem Der" pursued Els
worth when we were standing last night
after supper at Brandon Stocking INTO
tba gardens? l was just behind you-auite
close-and-'
..Yes?'' said Mrs. Romer, quite gently
as her ewes came 10 rest upon Ellsworth
face. which was still bent on the knee or
We'll couldn't help it, you know. Bat
you did know. didn't You?
II did not said Mrs. Romer.. II hadn't
the least idea. and I can't understand
I'm awfully sorry-really, said Els
worth
Mrs. Romer watched him in silence Tor
few moments as he plucked at the knee OF
his fiannels. Then her brow wrinNea =
little. why are YOU so sorry she asked,
Because I'm sure you are angry, now
aren't your"
Mrs Romer reflected rubbing the handIe
of her parasol gently against her cheek.
wei. YOU see" she said after pause
after all. I didn't know
But supposing YOU had known, SAID
Ellsworth. looking suddenly up az her
1T would never have happened said
Mrs. Romer. firmly.
There was silence FOR a few moments,
rxs. s-ae
10 the towing path. where the townstolk
stood 10 view the races, and uhdefsraau-
ates were hurrying down to run with the
boats Mrs Romer looked refiectiyeiy at
Ellsworth.
Il don't think it was very nice Of you.
Mr.. Ellsworth" she said. toto do that
sort of thing without my knowing II. Why
did you do it?'
There didn't seem 70 he-any other
wav." replied Ellsworth. Then, meeting
Mrs. Romers eyes. he said: But you
needn't laugh at man. Its rough,
I'm not laughing. said Mrs Romer'
I'm very much annoyed.
But YOU said you weren't angry. SAID
Ellsworth
You haven't told me wny you did IT,"
said Mrs. Romer And there's another
gun. That's the start. isn't it?'
Il Couldn't help it," said Ellsworth.
Don't YOU see when man sees you
doesn't it stand to reason vi may call
you Violetg"
Certainly not" said Mrs, Romer; why,
I'm old enough TO be your mothef-very
nearly"
70. rot" said Ellsworth you took aw-
fully young and-and Jolly.
Mrs. Romer shook her head.
Il put my complexion on every morn
ing" she said.
II don't believe it," said Ellsworth.
And I dye my hair" continued Mrs. Ro-
mer.
Il don't care" said Ellsworth.
And I'm married" said Mrs. Romer
Ellsworth returned 10 the obduvate bit of
fuff on his knee.
Il suppose he said. slowly. that does
matter" Ellsworth looked up straight into
Mrs. Romer's eyes. You are laughing,
he protested. It's beastly rough on a
chap
The shouts of the spectators on the
banks. on The barges. and in the boats
grew in volume; bell clanged-the signal
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-24

the
sndc drink q A"1
shpwreekea mariners %
the former by both
ancwtF
with
lost ard
whose eethx chatts n
his
be
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the Hghty IS very
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the vessel
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-24

bYn I'm, 80 s, oaak thar boa,
49, - 49,. distance Of ano.hs- = sstA.
anS . S,Sas ne towing-ps,A ss-xesssa -,
SO sl'''sted the names 81 !. "a Fassjas
-, e'' = ,'nent as the sishss eoasga
t ,eSe But Ellsworth hes ,ss eaaas . Il.
s $500 he heard only - aaas .. sAsss
.. seq from the bps 81 Mrs. Spsssassr la,
- you absurd boyr' -. "snss.
.,Ns'es e, Aas made a bump. ara - Taers
wasn't thinking ~ -.
I,.>"orth. a man daes,., ,h. sSees saa
IKE mat when hes s..iak q tA.rs.
ne ought 10 be ge,tsns 49,.
Sonsr, as she watches - - said Nh.
rack from the winnlnr n,s s.saas paadaa,
sPec-ve bargeS. FSss % TIER =.
Els~orih unmoored the pns,
,.''..'ls uf-si ream. After ! <sre l-a osgsa
-.s s-oi,Pea' and trailing .he ,.es q iss
water behind him. said. - P0e u IL
lhuSn come and see yos,--na,. :. saeease
" ny not?" said Mrs Rorns-
Up W g. s.. ''"h--or down. you ca,l sa
You mean it," said rlsw....
cause, OF course. I shoDls i. b
lnoush' peraaps-after What 49, -
what has happenede"
4 meah-atter last night ara
l We said today-hat coul,,n., s.sAa. shas
Know but thought you rnirh. ,,ss 4, = tes
tie awkward my meeting ''''- = T.
.! there's Dick on the barge . s,,a,
honer. She waved 4 weloomlns -. AsS
ana Iifted straw hat on the Exs.s s.' -
identified Mr.. Romer Ellsworth .s oasss
aionsside and was forthwith intrass aS-,s, /.
Mr.. Romer. -. 0a''esd !,
Mrs. Romer held Elsworth's hand
meut At parting. 10
"Nou mustn't" she said. .raks !.
seriously said. 90
on mean ahout--about ninairs..
No. laughed Mrs. homer 49,,
hair and 50 on. Good-hy. We sAsn ~
YOU in town. SAAA -
"Good-looklng hoy" said Mr. por
he walked up through chris 80 Ss.,. :
mesdows with his wife "ssea
Isn't hep said Mrs Romer Ia.
, looking sideways no at her HUSBAND 80
p proceeded, And o. Dick wha, A -
think? He's in love with me-awf,,llr :
4ONef poor boy.
What. another. Really. vi. the nnA,,
prosecutor ought TO take you Up"
'And--Dick-he kissed NEE
20. vi, come" began MIR. Rcmsr
1T was such an absurd little klss--as ~.
: back hair. / could scarcely feel Il. Ard I
couldn't laugh because-hscause. Of rours.
he thought | didn't know. And nov ~.
: so miserable about it.
But why should ne be miserable IA.
gan Mr.. Romer, If he"
20. don't be logical. Dick. You dos,
mind. Dick. do youg"
Mind, said Mr.. Romer, selecting ,
cigar from his case. ''of course not--li IA
doesn't.
They walked on llts!e Ia silence. Nh.
Romer putting at his cigar.
Well" he said at length. you're ysrr
serious. vi. What are you thinking a,
The silly boy?"
Stupid old Dicki' said Mrs. Remsr
glaneing at her husband Il was Thinks,
OF YOU. You are so sensible. Dick-so ACr.
ribly sensible. The Ludgate.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-24
A Syndicate tn Purchase kIondike
Claims.

Late advices from London confirm ~.
mors that have heretofore reached tbs
side Of the Atlantic that financially poa-
erful syndicate Is in process OF formation
in England. France and Germany 10 buy
all the paying claims of miners IN ne
klondike region. OF course this win lead
TO vast amount of speculative yalualiaa
but there is a claim In the klondike, as
elsewhere, which il is Impossible 10 "a.
derestimate, and that is the claim q Hts
letters Stomach Bitters to the fogsnos,
place among American remedies for liver
complaint The bilious and eonsipaied
derive prompt relief from this genial alter.
alive. which remedies nausea. yelcwness
OF the skin and eyeballs, fur upon ~
tongue. and unpleasant odor OF the bfezih
that characterizes blliousness. IL also rGn.
edles and prevents malarial and rheuna&
ailments. kidney trouble. lack OF starlna
dyspepsia and nervousness. Like all stand.
ard remedies that have established then-
selves In popular favor, II deserves faE
and persistent trial.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-24
Steel Gas Range
For Hotels.

The finest gas range in the world for hotels
restaurants and large families. All the burners are
seflighting, by of pilot lights. No cross Sec
tions top of range. Continuous hot bed every
inch of which sa top cooking service. The ovens have
capacity to receive the largest joints of meat.
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-24
A DRAMA OF THE SEA.
BY SARAH BERNHARDT.

v.ouchsda emotion write thsS h
Of
~ne rightly nane
and
Evening journal., 1897-02-20
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

DIR. w. f. Davis. of Dover. was
elected medical director OF the Depart
ment Of Delaware, G. A. r.
William e. Woodward, OF No. 615
Shipley street, has been confined to his
bed with grip since Sunday.
The vestry of ST. Johns p f.
Church has unanimously passed reso-
lutlons of respect in memory of the late
j. Cloud Elliott, who was one of the
original incorporators Of the church.
John ziegler, of Wilmington. has
been granted an increase Of pension.
Lewis Shrackford, a riveter en-
ployed on a bridge being erected at
Cincinnati. O.. by the Edge Moor Bridge
Works. fell from the bridge into the
Ohio river, 100 feet below, yesterday,
and was drowned.
Tile new sewer on Seventh street
between Shipley and Orange streets, has
been completed.
"A carload of New York tourists.
bound to Old Point Comfort, passed
through Wilmington this morning.
-The directors Of the Street and
Sewer Department were busy this
morning going over the route OF the
proposed new Silverbrook sewer.
Collector of Port Cooper, who has
been indisposed. reported for duty to-
day.
-Ex-Detective w. L. Woodward is III
with pneumonia.
There are twenty applicants for
the position of executive officer of the
Board of Health, made vacant by the
death of Frederick W. Hamann.
The British steamship Lucellina
cleared this port to-day for DunkiTk
France.
Anna Mary Weldin to-day trans
ferred the house. No. 102 East Thir-
teenth street, to Horace Allen.
Evening journal., 1897-02-20
AN EXCELLENT CONCERT
WILL BE GIVEN by THE BOARD
OF MANAGERS OF THE SARAH
WHITE HOME.

Of MANAGEltS Of The SAltAH
WHITE HOME.
A grand concert under the auspices
OF the managers of the Sarah White
Home. for aged colored persons. viii be
given In the Auditorium on Wednesday
evening, March g. An excellent pro-
gram is being arranged, which will in
clude some OF the best Philadelphia and
Wilmington talent.
The Sarah White Hhome for aged
colored persons, was instituted in May,
1896, at the present limited quarters.
Fourteenth and Wilson streets. Such
marked interest has been manifested
in It's behalf. the managers have de-
cided to enlarge the field, to meet the
increasing demands upon them. To do
this, they have purchased the property
located on Market street, near Wood
land avenue. at an expense of S4,100,
upon which they have paid $i.100, leav-
ing a balance OF $4,000, which they
hope to be able to pay soon. Money is
needed, and the managers have re-
solved to give this concert as a means
OF raising the necessary funds.
Evening journal., 1897-02-20
BUSY BODIES.

Bargain seekers are having a happy
time at Cleland's.
For two weels past they have been
reaping a harvest
Every customer has saved from 81 to
$3.50 on each pair Of shoes bought here.
To more rapidly clean out the stock
we viii sell during the coming week
shoes that were sold In regular way
at $3.50 and $500 for $500 a pair
There are narrow and broad toes in
the lot. but not all sizes, 80 the early
comers will be the greatest savers.
Evening journal., 1897-02-20
7O-DAY'S MUNICIPAL COURT CASES.
ANDRO RIGIo DIsMIssEDBY JUDGE
BALL THIS MORNING - FOY
WAVES A HEARING.

Those present in Municipal Court
this morning saw a man who is the
double of Jansci Rigo. the gypsy lover
of Princess Chimay The man in ques-
tion IS andre Rigio. who was charged
with keeping a disorderly house at
Sixth avenue and Duncan street. Rigio
is the proprietor of the house where
Luigi Bissell was stabbed in a fight on
Wednesday night Several witnesses
testified to the disorderly character of
the house, but Judge Ball dismissed
Rigio, saying that he would hold the
case up against him until further in
vestigation could be made. The men
who were arrested at Rigio's house will
be taken to the Delaware Hospital this
evening in order that Bissell may iden-
tify the one who did the stabbing. The
men will be given hearing tonight.
Hubert Hubertatch, who claims to be
a German brewer from New York was
arraigned for being drunk He was
fined 81 and costs.
A local carpenter was arrested yes
terday afternoon by Officer Hutton,
for going into the home of Willard
Salisbury by mistake. The man was
intoxicated and looking for employ
ment. He was dismissed
Chick" Foy waived a hearing for
the upper court on the charge of being
concerned in policy gambling. Bail was
fixed at $1,000.
Evening journal., 1897-02-20
GEMMILL CASE DISMISSED.

A NEW CASTLE FAMILY OBJECT
TO THEIR GOODS BEING LEVIED
ON.
The case of Zachariah Gemmill, wife
and son, who committed an assault and
battery on Magistrate ]. d. Janvier, of
New Castle, came before Magistrate
Pritchett yesterday. On Monday last
Mr.. Janvier issued a warrant for the
seizure of Gemmil's household goods
for rent due him. The magistrate,
upon serving the warrant, was assault
ed by Gemmill Mrs. Gemmill and her
son. The magistrate left the place and
swore out a warrant for the arrest of
the Gemmill family
Magistrate Pritchett, on hearing the
case, dismissed it, and severely repri-
manded the Gemmills. stating that Mr.
Janvier was an officer of the law and
must not be interfered with while per-
forming his duty The levy will be
made, however.
Evening journal., 1897-02-20
MARKED CHANGES EXPECTED.
IN THE NEW CITY CHARTER
WHICH WILL BE SUBMITTED
NEXT WEEK.

Wt1i0l WILL De OODMl 4 LII
NEXT WEEK
ID. w. Taylor, William d. Mullen, Jr,
Franz Pyle and John S. Rossell. the
commission appointed by legislative
enactment in 1895 to draft a new char
ter for the city of Wilmington, met this
afternoon and passed upon the final
draft of the charter, which is now COM
plete, and ready to be submitted to the
Legislature, and to the people
The commission, with d. w. Taylor
presiding, was in session last night and
until nearly / o'clock this morning.
The proposed new organic laws were
completed with some little revision that
will be made this afternoon.
The commissioners still refuse &c be
interviewed or submit excerpts OF the
new instrument until Il has been for
mally surrendered to the Legislature,
claiming that the commission was Gre
ated by the General Assembly and feel
that its first report must be to that
body.
It Is understood that the new charter
contains laws that are surprising
changes in the existing organic law of
Wilmington. and that the reincorpora-
ton OF the city will cause a temporary
sensation. but will be the most adj
yanced step toward Greater Whining
ton.
The new charter will be submitted to
the Legislature on Wednesday Of next
week
Evening journal., 1897-02-20
SHOW .BEEF TODAY

"A very fine display Of show beef. bet
ter according to the butchers, than for
several years past, was made in the
Wilmington markets to-day. One
played a steer that dressed 1.40O
pounds. The custom OF displaying the
best beef OF the year on the market day
nearest Washingtons Birthday is an
old one in Wilmington, having been
observed for nearly a century
Evening journal., 1897-02-20
GRAY THE CABINETS CHOICE.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2O.-President
Cleveland will probably nominate
United States Senator George Gray to
be district judge for Delaware in the
place of Judge Wales, deceased, in
spite of Senator Gray's hesitation about
accepting the place. 1t is stated on
high authority that this course was de-
termined upon at yesterdays Cabinet
meeting. and that the nomination will
go to the Senate on Monday. If it does
1t will be promptly confirmed, and Sen
ator Gray will accept
Evening journal., 1897-02-20
NATIONAL OFFICERs HERE.

National Councillor Morris Bauer. Jr.,
of New Brunswick, N. j., and National
Secretary John Server. Of Philadelphia
of the Senior Order of American Me
chanics, are in Wilmington, and will
make addresses at the annual celebra-
ton of Washingtons Birthday at the
New-Century Club tonight.
Evening journal., 1897-02-20
AT THE ARBITRATION CONFER
ENCtE

David Ferris. OF Wilmington, dele
gate from the Delaware Peace Society
will go to Philadelphia on Monday to
attend the International Arbitration
Conference. at and o'clock p M. In
the peace rooms at Independence Hall.
Among the celebrated speakers for the
occasion will be George Dana Board
man. William j. Mann and Countess
Di Brazza, CT Italy.
Evening journal., 1897-02-20
DEATH OF DAVID SHAW.

David Shaw, one Of the best-known
and most respected farmers of
Brandywine hundred, died at his home,
at Penny Hill. yesterday, of pneumonia,
aged 67 years. He was the father of
Robert Shaw, the artist. His funeral
will take place from his late home, on
Monday afternoon, at o'clock.
Evening journal., 1897-02-20
APPROVED BY ME w. 9. 7. U.

The w. c, T. u. at its regular month
ly meeting yesterday afternoon adopted
resolutions approving Judge Balls
heavily fining a violator of the obsence
poster law, and approving the action
Of the Board Of Trade in reconsiderine
the resolution opposing local option.