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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-12
STEAMERS.
STEAMERS.
international Steamship 10.


eaStBoh Luhso Calais SLjohl N.S.. Haiin,as.
and all parts OF New Brunswick, Nova Seo-
tia, Prince Edward Island, and Cape Bret
ON. The favorite route to CaMpObello and
st. Andrews. n. B.
summer Arrangement.
On and af.er Monday. juno LIST, steamer
will leave Portland on Mondays. Wednesdays
and Fridays at 0. m.
z Returning leave st. John and Eastport same
days
Through tickets issued and baggage checked
TO destination. H-Frsight received up to AGO
p. N.
For Tickets and Staterooms apply st the
Pine Tree Ticket Office, Monument Square
or Tor other information at Company's Once.
railroad Wharf foot of State street
DAY TRIP 20 BOSTON.
Steamer win leave Portland for Boston,
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning at
O'clock. Arriving in Boston about =. M.
J. 8.GOYLE. eau Man.
le25att Il. r. c. HERSEY, Agent
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Railroad Eecelprs.

ION ILANU.JuIy IL.
Receipts by Maine Central r. R.-For Por,.
and. 1S9 cars miscellaneous merchandise; for
connecting roads 1o2 cars
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SE8AG0 LAKE ROUTE.
INLAND ROUTE.
AND ROCNLAND.

Commencing Monday. July 5. 1897, until fur
ther notice, STMR. MEkKYCONEAG, /. +.
Archibald: Master leaves Tillson's wharf, Rock
land. Monday. Wednesday, and Friday. at $50
a. m. for portland, touching at Tenants Har-
Dor, Port Clyde Friendship, Round Pond, New
Harbor and Bootnbay Harbor, arriving in Port
land in season to connect with Boston and New
York Steamers same night
Returning leaves Portland. Tuesday. Thurs
day and Saturday, Portland Pier at $50 and
Boston Boat Wharf at TOO a. M, for Rockland
making way landing as above, arriving in sea
son to connect with steamer Tor Boston.
Fare, Portland to Rockland, only S1.25.
j. R. FIVE, Agent, Tiiison's Wharf, Rock
land. jy12dtf
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European Markets.
BY telegraph.

LONDON. July 8, 1S97.-Consols closed at
1929 for money anu 112 1l-16 for account.
LIVERPOOL,,Jul 10, 1S97.-Cotton market
is.quiet; American middling at 7-32d: sales
1000 bales including 500 bales fori specula-
ton and export.
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Mt. Desert & Maehlas ST boat Co

STATE ST. WHARF.
Commencing Friday. April 2 the steamer
Frank Jones will leave Portland Tuesdays and
Fridays at IL p, m. for Rockland, Bar HarDor
and MachiaspOIt and intermediate landings.
Returning Mondays and Thursdays, leaving
Machiasport at 400 a. H.. arriving in Portland
at IL p. m. GEO. +. EVANS, Gen. Man.
+. f. BOOTHBY, G. j. & T. A. mar25dtf
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Portland & Rumf0rd Falls R'y.
Ela Effect June "a, 1897.

DEPARTURES
$50 A. NJ. and i2.4O T. M. From U MON Station
for Poland. Mechanic Falls, Buckfield. Can.
ton Dixheld kumtord Falls, Bemis and all
stations on the II. f. s. II. l.. r. r.
$40 a. NJ, 1910 ans $40 p. m. From Union
Station Tor Mechanic Falls and intermediate
stations.
Through cars on 1910 p. m. train for Bemis.
\ On Saturdays only. train leaving Portland
at $40 y. m. runs through to Rumbord Falls.
Through Tickets ON Sale.
r. c. BRADFORD, Traffic Mgr.
Portland, Maine
E. L. LOVEJOY, Superintendent
jelS dtt Rumf0rd Falls. Main(
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DOMINION LINE.
Royal Mail Steamers-Liverpool Ser
vice via Londonderry.

Royal Mail Steamers-Liyerpoo Ser
vice via Londonderry.
From From
Steamers. Montreal. Quebec.
Ottoman. July 3, daylight July 8, Up. m.
Vancouver, July 10. ~ July IL, 8 a. m.
scotsman. July Il. :. Jnly 18, ga. m
Labrador, July 81, Aug. l, q. %.
RATES OF PASSAGE.
First Cabin. $50. 80 and upwards Return
sos and upwards according TO Steamer and
accommodations.
Second Cabin. To LIVERPOOL London. Lon
donderry and Queenstown, $34 and $685.
Return. $66.75 and 500 according to Steamer
and accommodations.
Steerage. To Liverpool London. London
derry Glasgow, Queenstown and Belfast
$22. so and $3.50, according TO Steamer.
Apply 10 j. B. Heating. 81 IL Exchange
street, I. F. MctIowan, 418 Congress street, j.
W. Peterson. 2 Exchange street. or David Tor
rance & Co., general agents, Montreal
decd diff
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PRESUMPsCOT RIVER ROUTE.
STEAMER SANTA MARIA

Will leave Cumberland Mills daily (Sun-
days included) for Riverton Park and Lower
Falls at 10 a. M, 2 p. m. The Westbrook
Electric leaving Preble St. at 9. 10 a. m. and
Ito p. M. connects with steamer. Leave
Riverton for Lower Falls 10. 20 a. M, 2.2O and
43e p. m. Returning, leave Lower Falls
at II. 10 a. m., $40 and 5. Is p. m.
Steamer can be chartered for Evening
Parties. Telephone Deering Drug Co.
iu06.tf
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Spoken.

July 8, lat 81. So, Ion "a. As, sch Asa Stowell,
from Tecolutla for New York.
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Boston ssocs market.
New York stock Market.

NEW YORK, July 10.
. The following are to-day's opening and clos
ing quotations of stocks:
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New York Sugar Market.
NEW YORK, July l0-The following are the
quotations on refined Sugars at New York:
Boston Wool Mraket.

BOSTON. July 8, 1S97.-The quotations
on Wooifor this market are frmer, with the
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-08-05

NED, ONCE YOU SAID TOU LOVED MEL"
destroyed it; he would like to hastily
pile up the breach.
"One gets over most things. Nab. in
timc," he says. But scarcely hear his
words; his voice has trcmor which
makes my pulses beat with Joy; his face
betrays that the time of which he
speaks has not yet come.
scarcely know what do, but know
that put out my hand and lay il on his
arm.
Don't get over it, Ned" say in the
lowest of tones; and then, having been
the boldost of women. l suddenly be-
come tho silliest. and burst into Il flood
OF hystrrical foolish tears.
And ton minutes later Ned and are
sitting together on the rustic seat; his
arm is around me and his strong clasp
holds me close to him.
"Nou loved me nine years ago when
you refused mc?' he says, incrcdulous-
ly, repeating statement have lust,
'twiXl laughter and tears faltcrpd forth.
YES; but thought you loved mo out
Of pity l thought you would easily for
got"
And thought my offer had hurt and
offended you. thought your eirlisb
love for mo was dead. resolved not to
prosecute you with my love- not to speak
to you again"
And you have cared for me-all
these ycars?'
"All these ycars-ycs. And we might
nave been happy togcthcr!'
And now am so old. Nodw
"Old! Not so very old. Nab. If Won
we're younger, you would scorn vour
gray-haircd lover"
Papa will call it prosaic match.n
We both smiled. Our eyes met. and
the smiles in our eyes deepen.
Whatever his verdict may he. we
can bear it with philosophy" says Ned.
And again VIC smile.
us the match prosaic one to Won.
Nab? he questions. a thread of laughter
and a thread OF tenderness both running
through his tone.
My answer is smile and question.
rs it prosaic to you?" | asked. "Ob.
Ned, why have we thrown away so MANY
years Of happiness?"
Perhaps the discipline has been rood
Tor us, he whispers quietly. Every
thing happens for the best to those who
do not take their lives into their own
hands. And you, Nab, are dearer
swecter to me than ever
lie gently lays my head upon his
shoulder and folds me in his arms Nv
heart IS at rest at last. Iwould wait
another thirteen years for this happi-
ness.
THE END
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-08-05

vet humorous smile. Yes believe you
are right." he admits. after a moment,
smiling quickly but grayely again. i
am tired Of wandering
.The African explorer is settling
down into a stay-at-home country
squire" answer.
"For awhile"
''You do not expect the jog rot lie 10
suit you?"
Not for long" lie does not sigh
and yet there is suggestion OF sign
in the voice in which he answers.
"Whilst there are worlds to explore
YOU will mover b. cIl.eat!'
His gray eyes rest on me. They do
not exactly smile; it would be difficult
to correctly describe the expression IN
their depths. They rest on me with a
long look; then he Chances slowly away
at the slender rain-laden branches OF
tho laburnmn. which sway lightly in
the breeze and shake down showers OF
rain-drops which sparkle IN the sun
light as they fall.
"While life lasts, Nab ] shall never
be content" is all he says; but his tone
has little thrill Of deep meaning, and
for moment my heart stands still,
then bounds forward at passionate
speed that keeps mo silent whether l
will no.
For nine long years the record of our
talk with ono another has been a record
of safe commonpaces, impcrsonal, I'M
emotional. Only at rare intervals
across that desert of years have caught
a glance. q tone, that has made me Won
der whether the love | refused to take
is dead? Nine years ago l put happi-
ness away from me proudly, impetuous-
ly. For nine years have known regret,
loneliness, bitter hcartache. To-day
have, perhaps. too little pride, as nine
years ago had too much. II thought
he still cared for me, his silence should
not stand between us; | would let no
ceremonies, no conventionalities spoil
our lives.
"Why are you-not contont?' asked.
My tone is steady with an effort.
lie turns his head and half smiles at
me AGAIN in another week." he says,
as one who has answered my question
and changes his tona, 1.-THE laburnum
and lilac will both be in bloom"
Yes"
And then we are both silent
"Ncd, we have been friends 50 many
years" plead trying to speak easily,
frankly pleasantly, in friendly fashion;
-''friends are useless if they can not
grumble to one another! Twenty years
ago-hfteen years ago-we used to pour
out to one another all our causes of dis
content"
He looks before him for nearly min
ute before he answers.
"Since then he says and pauses.
eyes"
"We have been both more and less
than friends"
Docs that prevent our spealling-of
our troubles to each other?n
1T prevents my speaking of one
trouble to you he answered, simply.
How my hands trcmblc ! clasp my
fingers together. My heat is beating
SO fast and furiously that can scarcely
draw my breath; my thoughts leap for
ward to bold resolve-a resolve too
bold to be womanly-a resolve so bold
that dare not pause before speak.
Ned, once you said you loved me.
You have got over it-your love?"
The reserve, the silence Of nine years
is broken. 1t is | who have torn down
the barrierl And yet l have only partly
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-08-05
NAB.
Story of a Love Thrice Offered
and Twice Rejected.

CHAPTER Ill
May-day-a breezy. pleasant day OF
ltnrna;e showers ana su shine. In the
ard,n the lahurnuni tree is just touched
in yellow: The lilac is budding the
rim hcds are golden still with the last
If the dairudils
AS my step-fathrr has just reminded
nc this is my thirficth birthday.
label has kissed me in her gentle fash
On and wished me many happy returns
the day; my step father has smiled,
I'd sighcd, and slightly shrugged his
nouldcrs.
AT tho age of thirty. my dear, an un-
narri, woman prefers her birthday to
De forgotten" he remarks.
~ prefer it to he remembered" | re-
ply. briskly. Thank you for your good
wishes, Mabel"
Thirty" says my stcp-fathcr IN a
tone. "Thirtym he repeats,
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-08-05

AT the Christian Endeavor conven-
ton at San Francisco, Rev. Cortland
Myers held vast audience of 10, 900
people quiet during II forty-minue
speech, commencing after 9 o'clock
in the evening. He concluded his
speech by declaring bfore God and
man "that he had voted for the last
time for the party or candidate not
utterly opposed to the liquor traffic. 4"
Judging by the applause, this senti-
ment found II responsive cord in hun
dreds Of hearts present
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-08-05

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won
derful medical discovery Of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on kidneys. liver and bowels,
cleansing The entire system, dispel colds,
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and bilionsness. Please buy and Try box
Of G. g. G. to-day; 10, ~ 30 cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-08-05
G.T.White, resident dentist, weiser.
Land Office at Boise city. Idah

Land Office at Boise CITY Idaho
July H. 1897.
Notice IS hereby given that the following-named
settler has filed notice of his intention to mai.
hnai proof IN support of his claim and that said
proof will be made before the Clerk OF the District
Sourt OF washington county. idaho at Weiscr
iuano on August 2S. 1897, viz: Nathaniel l.. New
man W eiser. Idaho. homestead application No.
Scso Tor the NE14 Section 20, TIP. II II. range ".
Boise Meridian. Idaho.
he names the following witnesses to prove his
CONTINUOUS residence upon and cultivation OF
SAID land, viz: Alexander Houlahan. Joseph X.
Numbers, William Strickenbaugh Joseph l..
Eaton. all OF Weiser Washington County. Idaho.
~ CHARLES HIMROD REGISTER.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-08-05

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. full OF lie, nerve and vgor, take No-To-
BAG, the wonder worker. that makes weals men
strong. All druggists, soc or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-08-05
Delinquent Notice.

Extension Ditch Company of Weiser. Idaho
Principal place Of business. Weser Idaho.
Notices: There is delinquent upon the follow
ing described stock Of the said company on ac-
count OF assessment levied February 27th
1897. OF five dollars go per share, the several
amounts set opposite the name Of stockholders
follows:
Peter Pence, Certificate No. 81, % %. 81
~. Jl
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W. Q. T. U. DEPARTMENT.

Our Motto: For God and Home and Every Land. %
Object: To unity the methods OF wonans tenn
perancc work the world over
Badge: !. kuot OF white ribbon.
Hour Of Prayer; Noon.
Methods: Agtate. educate. organize.
Departments: Preventive, educational evangel-
istic social and legaN
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-08-05

She-"Charley; you are smoking a
fragrant cigar | like it, Where do
you get them. "
He-"Oh, | always smoke Su-
preme Judges, manufactured in
Weiser.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-08-05

With every bar of Kinks White
Cloud soap The Weiser Mere Co. will
give you FREE one silver plated tea
spoon. Extra fine soap, regular price.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-08-05
THE NEW YORK LIFE

1t leads the insurance world-No other company
has ever been able to approach it in the advnn-
tnges offered to policy holders.
II pays AT ONCE no delay or quibbling when
n death occurs
1t is financially stronger than any other com
pany in the world.
Its policies now issued contain no restriction
as to residence travel or occupation, habits Of
life or manner of DEATH
The SOLE condition is that if premiums are
paid the company will certainly pay the policy
immediately IN the event II becomes u claim by
DEATH ana thus leave widow or an estate leg
acy and not lawsuit.
It's policies cannot be forfeited after three years
IL gives n grace OF one month in the payment Of
premiums.
IT You live to the end Of the term you will have
made a substantial provision for yourself in old
ageand If you die before the end Of the term YOU
VIII have made substantial provision for your
family or your estate.
GERRY SNOW, Agent Weiser.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-08-05

A prosperous liquor dealer was
boosting to a group of men standing
near his saloon of the amount of
money he had made. 81 have made
81, 600 in the last three months" he
said "You have made more than
that, quietly remarked listener.
"What is that?" was the quick re-
spouse. "You have made my two
sons drunkards. You have made
their mother II broken hearted woman.
You have made much more than that,
| reckon, but yon'll get the full ac-
count some day -
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-08-05

Buy one of our five-cent cloth lin
ed envelopes and keep the papers in
decent shape which you are carrying
in your pocket.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-08-05

RANCH For SALE A fine farm of
100 acres on Mann creek, improve
ments, orchard, alfalfa meadow, etc.
at bargain Call at ibis Office or
write
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-08-05

Doctors have given a diagnosis of
the case of A. Merchal, of Webster
City, Iowa He is thirty eight years
of age. Before the prohibition law
was effective in Iowa he was heavy
drinker, but formed the hard cider
habit, drinking from quart to two
quarts day. The doctors say a
"mother' of vinegar has formed in
his stomach and surgical operation
will be necessary to remove it
Union Signal
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-08-05

Fresh new beds, clean and cool,
at Hotel Weiser.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-08-05

Treasures of vickedness profit
nothing; but righteousness delivereth
from death Pro- 1912.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-08-05

Charles W. Christensen. Defendant.
Notice is hereby given that in the above en-
titled action there has been Writ OF Attach
ment issued out of said court against the prop
erty OF the defendant Charles Christensen.
Witness my hand and the seal OF said court at
Weiser the seat of said county, this 30th day Of
July in the year 1897.
(SEAL) |. +. SMITH Clerk OF said Court
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LINE INSURANCE..

There are two momentous questions you should
nj once settle. First consider well the unprotect-
ed condition of your family and YOU win natu-
rally see the need OF Life insurance. Then MS
naturally, you ask yourself What Company
TINS Is ensilN answered:
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-08-05

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic 10c or 25c.
II G. Q. G. fail to cure. druggists refund money
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-08-05

"Strong drink tells on the purse.
1t is just this steady leak of the work
ing mans resources that causes most
of the wrelcLedness of tenement
house existence. Strong drink tells
on the soul. 1t turns the milk of
human Kindness into gall 1t changes
Il man into brute. The drunkard
sacrifices, to his insatiate appetite, the
happiness Of those who are dearest to
him. The drunkard is not content to
90 down into the abyss alone, but
must drag down with him innocent
ones and blight the only life which
they have to live
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-08-05
Notice of Attachment.

In the District Court OF the Third Judicial Dis
trict Of the State Of Idaho in and for the count,
OF Washington.
S. Werneth. Plaintiff,
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-08-05
ARE YOU
READY TO DIE?

Is your family properly protected against
poverty aud want If you should die? No man is
ready to die (and death may come ut any unex-
pected hour until he has provided for his family
under such misfortune. There is one certain
and easy way to do this and that is by
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[THE Evpl

Cheap groceries at Cast Iron Store.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25
fsNINs UL.l pan.laR4rns.

W. Y. Reynolds has bought the Bruff
farm, near st. Michael's, for So, 600.
Miss Lille ELLA has been appointed
assistant 10 Postmaster Smith of Laurel.
4 branch of the American Fraternnl
Insurance Union has been organized at
Laurel.
John III. Truitt, an ex- Sheriff of Sus-
sex county, will engage in the lumber
business at Denton.
Edward II. Bishop has become a
member of the faculty OF ths Maryland
Nautical Academy, at Easton.
Letters on tina estate of Jeremiah
Eskridge of Broad Greek hundred have
been granted to Kendall a. Moore.
William e. Ennis and Miss Maize
Gourley, the former of Lewea, will be
married in Philadelphia on December
lat. Ss
John II. Pattison's stabls at Cam
bridge, was destroyed by fire on Satur-
day. and Two horses were burned to
death. 4 n
Mrs Beckwith, wife Of Prof. ". H.
BeckWith, formerly OF Delaware Col
lego, died at Elmira. N. y, last
Friday.
Joseph b. Orrell has been appointed
judge of the Orphans Court of Caro-.
line county, vice Charles W. Hobbs,
resigned.
William Reynolds Fleming and Miss
Virginia Hammond the former OF New
York, will be married at Berlin ON De.
cember 3d..
Charles W. Hobbs. the new clerk of
the Circuit Court OF Caroline county,
has appointed Charles L. Stevens
deputy clerk.
The contest over the will of the late
John A. Clough, formerly Of Caroline
county, has been transferred to the
Colorado Court OF Appeals.
Invitations announce the wedding OF
the Rov. 4. S. Holt and Miss Iona
England, which will take place on
December LIST at tho residence Of the
BRIDES father, S. Getchel England at
Zion.
The Rev. A. p Prettyman, who is
finishing bis fourth year as pastor of
the Zion Methodist Episcopal Church,
has notified tho official board that he
desires a change of pasiorato next con-
ference year.
William j. Smith mot with painful
accident on Saturday, while cunning
near Elkton. While attempting tu
quiet his horse, which had become
frightened, he was knocked down by
the animal and the wagon passed over
his body. His injuries are serious
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25

Firm in it's opposition to any schemo
OF Hawaiian annexation, the Pbiladel.
phia Ledger gays it ia but the old story
of the old flag AMI an appropriation, !"
by scheming political jobbers The
people ut the United States, il holds,
edo not want Hawaii to be annexed !;
the people of Hawaii have made formal,
earnest protest against the purpose of
the Washington iobbers TO annex their
country, but the undertaking has been
carefully, deliberately promoted, and,
it is feared. il upon the point of being
improvidenty consummated. and this
Notwithstanding the fact that there is
no possible advantage to ls secured to
the United States by the annexation Of
Hawaii which cannot be obtained by
treaty. The United States has already
securHd coaling station for it's navy
in Hawaii and that is practically all
that is needed in the way of close
connection with that country. !"
The Savannah News is pain in it's
condemnation of the Hawaiian annexa.
tion scheme. at seems TO be pretty
we'll understood, T" it says, THAT the
annexation scheme is being engineered
by few Americans who own pretty
nearly all OF the sugar plantations in
the Hawaiian Islands. The reasons
why they favor annexation are numerous
and strong, hut these reasons arc not as
numerous nor as strong 40 the reasons
why this country should refuse to annex
islands which are thousands Of miles
away from its shores, and whose people
are against annexation, ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25
oVER ~ pE.NsYhpaNlA.


Percy jackson, aged l6 years, son OF
Mrs. EstoIine jackson of Kennett
Square. was shot and instantly killed
while out cunning on Saturday. His
gun went off while he was pulling it
through fence and the load struck
him near the heart.
The annual exhibition of the Sana-
toga and Schuylkill Valley Poultry and
Pigeon Association will be held from
December 2lst to 18th, at Saratoga
near pottstown, Pa. There promises
to be iargs number of exhibits, and
the humber of cash premiums will he
increased.
j. Howard Lewis, IT.. we'll known
breeder, trainer and rider of jumping
horses, has been engaged as manager
and superintendent of Charles E.
Mather's new stock farm, ON the
Braudywine. Mr., Mather, who is
master of hounds OF the Radnor Hunt.
recently purchased the Painter farm,
90 the Brandywine, Chester county,
and will devots il to tho breeding Of
fine horses aud other high-grade stock.