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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-11-20
Meeting Of the School Board.

The School Board was in session on Tues
day last, Messrs Grimes, Slingluff, Reindol-
lar, Schaeffer and Landes being present.
Arrangements were completed for building
new school house at Viewpoints, in the 18th
district.
Messrs. Lewis c. franklin and other resi-
dents of the neighborhood were before the
Board in the interests OF a new district and
school house near FrankIinville. The matter
was laid over for further consideration.
A request from Messrs. George Btzell and
John Rosenberger, asking the Board to fur
nish the German school at Smallwood with
the necessary English books, was granted.
The difficulty existing among the trustees
of Fairview colored school as to the continu-
ance of the present teacher, Lavinia 0. Nc
Daniel. was decided in her favor.
The teachers reports for the fall term of
school were examined, and with few excep-
tons were found to be correct and passed.
The pay roll made up therefrom was approved.
Various bills for fuel and repairs were
passed and ordered paid
The Secretary, Treasurer and Examiner
submitted the annual statement of receipts
and disbursements, which will be published in
next week issue of the Advocate
After the adjournment of the Board
Messrs. Grimes, Shngluif and Schaeffer re-
manned to audit the examiners accounts for
the year ending July Dist, 1897, a report upon
which will be made at the next meeting of
the Board.
The Board adjourned to the first Monday
in January
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-11-20
Miss Bennett,s Tea.

Miss Margaret Bessye Bennett gave a tea
yesterday Friday afternoon, from 4 to Is to
her many friends in Westminster and at dis
lance. Miss Bennett was assisted in receiv
ing by her mother.
The house was handsomely decorated with
ported plants and chrysanthemums, with the
exception of the diningroom, where American
Beauty roses diffilsed their fragrance. The
decorations of the table we're cherry.
Those assisting in the diniugroom were
Mrs Charles II. Vanderford, Mrs. A. r.
Stirling, Miss Hamilton, Miss Blanche Ben
nett, Miss Shriver and Mrs. Jos. 7. Herring.
Among those present were Mrs. J. I.
Ensor, Mrs Clendening, Mrs. Dunan, Mrs.
Frank W. Fouke, Mrs. Charles E. Smith,
Mrs. Clymer White, Mrs. Edgar Thompson,
of Baltimore; Mrs. and the Misses Shaw, Mrs.
Stirling, Mrs W. H. Vanderford, Mrs. j. l..
Reifsnider, Mrs j. l.. Reifsnider, Jr., Mrs.
Davis. Mrs Chas E. Stewart, Miss Stewart,
Miss Lockard, Mrs. Anders. Mrs. j. A. C.
Bond, Miss Bond, Miss Bonham, Mrs. Geo.
NJ. Parke, Mrs. John NJ Roberts. Mrs. d.
n Henning and others
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-11-20
DEATH OF DIR. SAMUEL SwOPE.
The Oldest Physician in the State-He
leaves no Family.

DIR. Samuel Swope, the oldest physician
and one of the Oldest residents of this county,
died at the residence of Mr.. Z. +. Reindollar,
in Taneytown, Saturday morning, November
10.
DIR. Swope was the son of Henry Swope,
who moved from Hanover, York county, Pa,
in 1893, 10 Taneytown. He was born No
vember q, 1906. He studied medicine with
his brother the late Dr. John Swope, of Tan
eytown, and soon after graduating entered
into partnership with him and practiced med
icne in that neighborhood for more than fifty
years. DIR. Swope's diploma is dated April,
1880, and bears the signatures of VIM. Friche,
Nathaniel Potter, Samuel Baker, Nathan r.
Smith and other names well-knOwn among
Maryland physicians.
DR.. Swope was a good business man as well
as successful practitioner. He was a life
long member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
TaneytOwn, for many years member of the
council, often delegate to the synod, a con
sistent Christian and very liberal in his contri-
buttons. & short time before his death he
presented the church with fine pipe organ.
In politics he was Wing and Republican
His first vote was cast at the presidential cleo
ton in 1925 and he voted at every succeeding
election up to and including 1896, his vote for
Mckinley in 1886 making the eighteenth
presidential election at which he had voted.
He kept diary, in which the popular vote
at every election in Taneytown district since
1923 was entered.
In 1847 he married Henrietta Boyle, a
sister of the late John Brook Boyle, of West
minister. She died in 1884. Since then DR..
Swope has lived with his nephew by marriage,
Mr.. L. E. Reindolar, of Taneytown. During
the greater part of his life he lived at his resi-
dence "Locust Grove" adjoining fancy
town, where his genill hospitality gathered
many friends and relatives near and remote.
He was large-hearted man, kind and gener-
Gus, with great deal of charity for human
who showed any disposition to help himself.
DIR. Swope never had any children, but leaves
one adopted daughter, Mrs. Huber, OF Phila-
delphia, daughter Of the late Upton Scott, of
Brnceville, this county. DIR. Swope was the
last member of his family. The funeral took
place on Monday last and was largely at
tended
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UniontOwn liens.

The Lutheran choir will give musical in
their church on Saturday evening, November
81.
Miss Jennie Herring and Mrs. Snader
Devilbiss, Of Sandyville, were guests of Mr..
William Baust's family during the week; also
little Miss Nellie Crabs, of Union Bridge
Rev. B. W. Kindley closed his revival SER
vices last Sunday evening. He had six ac-
cessions at Pipe Creek charge at the morning
service.
Elder S. B. Craft is conducting revival
service in the Bethel.
Rev. G.. w. Baughman and wife, Mrs.
Harry Brough and S. E. Weaver returned
from their trip to Baltimore and the State c.
E. Convention on Friday evening.
Mr.. William { Bud Haines is the champion
corn raiser of the county. Twenty eight
acres averaged seventeen barrels to the acre.
Henley, son of Mr.. George Routson, of Bal
timore, visited his father over Sunday last
On last Friday evening as Mr.. Charles lille
was unloading wood from his wagon at
Charley Smiths, he picked up piece Of wood
and a snag caught in button hole of his over
coat as he was about to throw it to the ground.
He placed one of his feet on piece of wood
which turned under it, and he fell TO the
ground, with the wood in his hands. A bone
of his left elbow was fractured and some of
the ligaments were torn loose.
Mrs. Jacob Slonaker and Mrs Thomas F.
Myers are on the sick list this week.
DR.. Walter H. Brown, of Ambrust, Pa,
formerly of Uniontown, recently met with an
accident. On returning from professional
visit one night he fell through a railroad
bridge, sustaining some severe bruises. His
friends in Carroll hope he has recovered by
this time
DR.. J. T. Shreeve accompanied Mrs. Flora
Shriner to Baltimore on Monday, where she
entered the Maryland University Hospital for
medical treatment.
The property of Mrs. Lily Arnold that was
sold on Tuesday was purchased by Carroll
County Savings Bank of Uniontown.
Mrs. William Bankard took her grand
daughter, Helen Diehl, of Hagerstown to
Baltimore last week for medical treatment.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-11-20
Losses by Fire.

Fire in the picture frame warehouse of
Frederick Bergner & Co., III Baltimore, on
the 18th instant, caused damage estimated at
Sl50,000. A boy employed by the firm was
rescued by the tiremen from the cornice of
the building where he had hung by his hands
for several minutes.
The Riverview Hotel, at Kankakee. Hi
nois, was burned on the 18th instant. The
40 guests narrowly escaped with their lives.
Two were obliged to jump from the third
story, and were severely injured Loss, $685.
000
The Alcott Building, in Fostoria, Ohio,
occupied by several stores, etc., was burned
on the 18th instant. Loss, $4,000
Mrs. Henry Payson was burned TO death
at Clinton, Iowa, on Monday, in a vain effort
to save her 4.year-old daughter, Amelia, from
the same fate The childs clothing was ig-
nited from bonfire.
A fire which started in the factory of the
Nutriment Company, of Philadelphia, in
Chicago, on Sunday night, destroyed two
buildings, causing loss Of from $75, 600 to
100000. During the blaze there were three
explosions of gasoline, which was stored in
the basement. Windows were broken and
frebrands scattered all over the neghbor-
hood, but the flames were confined to the
factory buildings.
The Marietta Glass Works, at Red Key
Indiana, were burned Monday, Loss, $685.
900; covered by insurance.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-11-20
Business Locals.

THANKSGIVING ENTERRAINMENT.-An even
ing of art poetry and song will be given in
Centenary NJ. E. Church, Westminster, on
Thanksgiving evening. delightful program
has been prepared and rare treat is prom
Used. Don't cheat yourself by missing ii.
Admission 20 and 25 cents.
David C.. Hubbs will sell at public sale, on
the farm of Dennis A. Smith, near Smell
ser's Mill road, leading to the Westminster
pike, Uniontown district, on Saturday, No
vember u, 1897, at II o'clock, M, sharp,
good horses, milch cows, all springers,
Durham bull, SOW with pigs, plows, harrows,
harness, hay carriages and variety of farm
ing utensils; also II acres of growing wheat,
100 barrels of corn, 1000 bundles of fodder, 6
tons of rye straw, &c. Nine months credit
on sums of $500 and upward. 2t*
Mr. R. H. Reininger, well.known mer-
chant tailor of Gettysburg, Pa, has accepted
the position as cutter for Messrs. Miller
Bros, of this city, and will have entire charge
of their merchant tailoring department
For SALE-A Handsome Oak Buffet, with
Circular Mirror Apply at THE ADVOCATE
Office
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Personal Nores.

Mr. VIM. F. Derr was in New York this
week, looking out for holiday novelties.
Mr.. Charles C. Gorsueh left on Wednesday
on business trip TO Phi ladelphia and New
York
Mr.. Harry Turtle has gone TO Richmond,
Va, on a ten days visit to his uncle, Mr..
William H. Fowler.
Miss Mollie H. Hoppe, of Atlanta, Ga,
former resident of Westminster, was here
from Saturday until Tuesday. Miss Hoppe
is President of the Woman's Exchange in At
lanta, an enterprise she inaugurated and
which furnishes livelihood for dependent
widows and young women.
Mr.. Carlos n. Sanchez, who has spent sew
eraI summers at Winchester Place, and
whose rich voice has been heard in Ascension
Church here, has been appointed tenor in the
choir of Madison Avenue Temple, Baltimore.
Misses Ida and Lille Morningstar spent
several days in Baltimore this week.
Mrs. Catharine Shellman, of this city,
reached her SD birthday anniversary on
Tuesday. Many of her friends called TO see
her and tender congratulations, and she also
received a number of presents of irnit and
flowers.
Miss Florence Hamilton, of Baltimore, is
guest of her aunt, Mrs. P. J. Bennett.
The Progressive Euehre Club met at the
residence of Mrs. ]. A. G. Bond on Tuesday
night, and the game was played at FIVE tables.
Mrs j. H. Cunningham won first prize for
ladies, silver button hook; Mr.. j. H. Cum
bingham took first prize for gentlemen,
silver envelope opener. The BOBBY prizes
were won by Miss Florence Hamilton, pair
of boomers, !" two big yellow chrysanthemums
on one stem, and by Mr.. David Cowan, a
jumping jack, which seemed to give Mr..
Cowan much pleasure. After the distribution
of prizes Mrs. Bond RECALLED her guests with
chicken sailed, fried oysters and coffee.
A very pleasant surprise party was given
Miss Jennie Wohlgemuth, of this city, by her
friends on Monday evening. Those present
were Misses jamie Reaver, Emma and Lula
Kohler, Gertrude Bear, Gertrude Himler,
Clara Yingling, Lizzie Burlington, Grace
Fowler, Ada and Mamie Fowler; Messrs.
Charles Himler. Robert Ebaugh, Philip
Hunter, James Kohler, James Price, Harry
Handley and Lawrence Rinker.
Mrs. P. C. Kennedy is visiting relatives in
Baltimore.
Mrs. Frank W. Fouke, of Baltimore, is
guest of her mother, Mrs. Judge Smith.
Miss Carrie Stoufer, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs Joseph Stouffer, of New Windsor, will
be married to Mr.. Harry Stouffer on Tuesday,
November 23d. Owing TO a recent death in
MISS Stouh'er's family the ceremony will be
quietly solemnized in Baltimore.
Miss Sara Smith, of New Windsor, is spend
ing a fortnight with Miss Englar, of Balt-
more, and Miss Montgomery, of West Chest
nut street, Philadelphia.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-11-20

Mr.. Stansbury out of the wreck created by
the attorney general of Maryland Unlike
Mr.. Clabaugh's people and the threat for the
future, my friends have no sold score to set
tie one of these days" The account, debt,
interest and costs, were fully paid aud salts
fed on the I'd of this month. Harmony is
what we want in the Republican party in Car
roll county, and no man is more anxious for
II than |. If the attorney general desires it
he can get it, but it will never come unless
there is a change in the methods of him and
his managers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-11-20
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Carroll Charge Reformed Church-Benjamin's
Church-Sunday School at 900 a. m. Divine SER
vice at 10. a. m. St. Matthew'S Church-Sunday
School at p. m. Divine service at 2 p. m. Ser
vice at St. Matthew Church Thanksgiving Day at
10 a. m. II. J. Macalister, Pastor
Methodist Protestant Church. Rev. W. R. Graham.
D. D., Pasor.-Sabbath Servces-Sunday School at
9.l5 a. IN. Preaching by the pastor at 1890 a IN.
and 7.30 p. m. Junior c. E. at p. IN. Y. Z. S. e.
E. at $50 p. m. Midweek service in the lecture
room Wednesday evening, at z 80 O'Clock. Union
Thanksgiving service will be held in this church
next Thursday morning, at 1880 O'Clock. Sermon
by Rev. C. s. Sagle, of the Reformed Church.
st. Pauls Reformed Church.-Sunday School at
9.15 a. Divine Service at 1870 a m. and p. m.
Calvin S. Slagle, Pastor.
Centenary NJ. E. Church.-Sunday School at 9.l5
a. M Preaching at 1890 a. and 7S0 p.
p. M Prayer meeting Wednesday, at 7.S0 p. m.
Joel Brown. Pastor.
St. Johns Church. Rev. Father Cassidy Pastor
Sunday-Low Mass at Ills. High Mass at 10 a. m.
Vespers at 7.30 p. m. During the week.-Mrs. at
a. m.
a. m. Preaching at 1880 a. and 7.30 p. m.
Tenth Anniversary Sermon in the morning. Even
ing Subject, 1.-THE One Great Theme" Y P. S. C.
E. at 645 p. m. Junior Catechise Saturday at 2.3O
p. m. Senior, p m. z. Ii. Miller Pastor.
Salem Charge Lutheran Church. = Benjamin's
exercises by the Sunday School at 10 a. IN. Y p
S. c. E. at T. In. st. Johns Church-Sunday
School at p IN. Preaching at p. Y. P. NJ
S. at p. m. Catechise on Saturday, at p. M
s. A. Diehl, Pastor
Services in the Bethel, at Uniontown on Sunday
at 10. 80 a. m. and p. m Sunday School at a. M
Revival services Sunday evening and each evening
during the week. Preaching at Frizellburg at go
p m. S. B. Craft, Pastor.
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Arrington-Sprineer.
Reported for the Democratic Advoca

lhepOrteu Tor the DelnOcFdllc AuNOcdte.l
BALTIMORE, MD, Nov. 18.-The parsonage
of Rev. Peter Ainslie, 72l N. Carey street,
was the scene of the most stylish wedding of
the day. The contracting parties were Miss
Mamie Springer and Mr.. j. Oliver AIRING
ton. The bride was attired in gown of steel
color cloth, with trimmings to match, and
carried a large bouquet of pink chrisanthe-
NUNS.
Among those present were Mrs. Rebecca
Springer, Mr. and Mrs Muldoon, Mrs. Austin
Arlington, Mrs. William Zepp. Mrs. Jos.
Brown, Mr.. Louis Springer, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Hirseh, Misses Susie Brice, Bertha
Jones, Ada and Cora Bowel, Mrs. Dunaway,
Mrs. Collision, Mrs Weeks, Miss Weeks, Miss
Ainslie, Mrs A. E. Arlington, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. F. Terrell. Misses E. Nagle and Orphia
Smith; Messrs. E. e. Eney, George Holman,
VIM. Arlington and others.
The bride and groom went north on their
wedding trip, and were accompanied to the
station by Mr. and Mrs. Muldoon, Mrs. Aus,
tin Arlington, Mrs. William Repp, Mrs. j.
Brown, Mrs. James Ritter, Mrs. Marden,
Miss Susie Brice, Mr.. and Mrs. f. f. Terrell.
When they return they will reside in west
Raltimora
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A burning chimney en- the house occupied
by Mr.. Charles Lindsey, west Main street,
this city, called out the Fire Department
about O clock Thursday evening. No dam
age was done.
A game Of foot ball will be played on
Thanksgiving Day between the Western
Maryland College team and the team of the
Baltimore Medical College. The game will
begin at II o'clock in the morning. Ladies
free.
On Thanksgiving evening an entertainment,
consisting of art, poetry and song, will be
given in Centenary NJ. E. Church, this city.
The program will be unique and interesting
and most delightful time is anticipated.
Baltimore talent win be pleasing feature Of
the musical department. In connection with
the program there will be exhibited about
fifty paintings, reproduced from the originals
of the famous artists Of the past. Altogether
the program promises to be very entertaining
and large audience viii no doubt be present.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-11-20
Mems Clothing.

Anybody who has ever worn Oehm-
made Clothing will tell you it's the
very best, and for quality the cheap
est they ever experienced.
What you'd naturally pay $40 for in Cheviot
or fancy Cashmere Suit, lined with Italian Serge
wen fit on you for $3.50
MEMS 3 and 4-button Sack Suits Italian and
SUITS. Serge-lined, single and double-breasted
Vests oxford mixed, striped, plaid. over
plaid and check cheviots, finest material our own
workmanship, all-around goodness thatll usually
cost you SIS, we'll sell today for $780,
Kersey overeoats, Black and Blue latest cut
back every sewed stitch of thread pure silk: next
year, when the tariff gets in its work, you'll have
to pay IS more for them. Now you can get a good
one for $780, and mighty good one for $40; satin
yoke, wool lined Sl1,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-11-20
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CIRCUIT COURT.
A Dull Week-Only A Few Cases Tried
Waiting on the Grand Jury.

This has been dull week in the circuit
court. There being no civil suits ready for
trial, and the grand jury not having finished
its labors, the petit jury and several of the
court officers were discharged last Monday
until next Monday. Should the grand jury
complete its investigations today, the court
will be able to adjourn by next Wednesday.
The following cases have been disposed of
since the close of our last report:
Charles F. Digs and Co. VS.. Herschel f.
Lamotte; assumpsit; tried before jury; verdict
for plaintiff for S97.87; R. & R. for plaintiff
and Bond for defendant.
John I. Bloom VS.. Edward Powers; action
of replevin; tried before the court; verdict for
plaintiff and Bond for defendant
State of Maryland vs.. Harry Young; lar
eeny and burglary; two cases; plea of guilty
confessed; sentenced to the penitentiary for 2
years in one case and years in the other.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-11-20
Maryland Affairs.

Allen Grace was convicted of murder in
the second degree on Tuesday in the circuit
court for Dorchester county, aud sentenced
to fifteen years in the penitentiary Grace
shot and killed his wife in Cambridge while
drunk.
Charles Ferguson was convicted and fined
in the circuit court for Talbot county on Tues
day for allowing his pound net to remain set
on Sunday. 1t was the first case ever tried
under the new game and fish law, and the
court was lenient.
A new telephone line is TO be built con-
meeting Cumberland, Frostburg and Lonacon-
ing.
The defeated Republican candidates will
contest the elections of their successful Demo
cratic opponents in Anne Arundel county.
Joseph Cooking was lynched in Charles
county some months ago, and his heirs are
suing the sheriff of the county and his bonds
men, The case will go to the court of APP
peals.
The debt of Baltimore county is about $780,,
600.
The State penitentiary received two guests
on Monday from Alegany county-Isaac
Perry, coIored, convicted of forgery, will lux
uriate for 10 years, (he has been there before
on a similar charger and VIM. Hart, white,
three years for larceny. Joshua Lambdin,
of Dorchester, larceny, three years. VIM.
Harris Thomas Lomax, VIM Barber, Thomas
Williams and John Dorsey, for terms from
one to three years. all from Anne Arundel
county.
Rev. Henry Scheib, d. D., pastor emeritus
of Zion Church, North Gay street, died at the
house of his daughter, Mrs. Richard Walzl,
at st. Denis, Baltimore county, in the goth
year of his age. DR.. Scheib was born July
8, 1903, at Bacharach, a small town on the
Rhine.
In Hancock, Washington county, and Vi
entity, the returns from apple crop this year
will equal that of the wheat crop.
Diphtheria of malignant type prevails in
the southern part of Charles county. -Four
deaths. two white and two colored, have &C.
Cured Dr. C. H. Posey the health officer,
has protected many families and ordered the
public schools in the neighborhood to be
closed
The ten year-old daughter of Caper Shock
lev. who lives near Snow Hill, was fearfully
burned Monday night by pulling a coal-oil
lamp from table. She will not recover.
John Hall, colored, was dangerously wound
ed by pocketknife in the hands OF Charles
Parker, colored, in Snow Hill, Worcester
county, Saturday night. me dlInculty Is Salu
to have come from bad feeling of long stand
ing. A piece was cut entirely out OF one OF
the arteries in or near the temple, and the
flow of blood was stopped only after much
hard work by two physicians. Parker is now
in Jail.
The dwelling and all the outhouses on the
farm of Levin S. Nelson. near Snow Hill,
Worcester county, occupied by Ephriam Brit
tinpham. were entirely destroyed by fire Sat
urday afternoon Mr.. Birmingham lost his
entire crop of corn, which he had just housed,
about 300 bushels of potatoes and all of his
household and kitchen furniture and clothing
except what he and his family hid on. The
dwelling was partially insured.
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Clear Ridge Items.

Miss Rachel Pfoutz attended the German
Baptist meeting at New Windsor last week
and visited friends there. She was visiting at
Meadow Branch this week
The Pipe Creek German Baptist Sunday
school had their annual treat last Saturday.
Mr.. Joseph Cookson, of Littlestown, spent
few days this week with Mr.. and Mrs. John
H. Jordan.
Miss Daisy Pfoutz spent last Sunday at
home with her mother and sister.
Mrs. Jane Pfoutz suffered with bronchitis
last and this week. Mr.. James Waltz's two
children are also sick with bronchitis.
Mr.. John Bostian and wife, of Woodsboro,
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Fore
man last Saturday and Sunday.
Farmers are still busy husking corn. Much
of it remains to be husked.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-11-20
Cure for Diphtheria.

Diphtheria is quite prevalent in Baltimore
and in some parts Of the state, including Car
roll. The following remedy, from the Lon
don Lancet, has been extensively used in
Brooklyn, N. Y, and was given to the ADyo-
CATE by one who knows that it is never. fail
ing cure:
One part alcohol, one part glycerine, one
part water, luke warm; gargle every hour, or
1 Ioupie VI Gio'ls IN sPirl1s oi nupPen.lne anu
for rubbing throat, chest and stomach.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-11-20
News of the Week.


j. Waldere Kirk, known as the King OF
Dudes, was held in So, 500 bail in New York
police court, Sunday, on charge of shooting
Richard Mandelbaum in a New York hotel.
At Pittsfeld, Massachusetts, on Saturday
last tramps threw Clarence Bennett into a
box car and robbed him.
The statement of the gross postal receipts
for last month, compared with October, 1896,
at fifty of the largest poStoffices, shows net
increase of Sl42, 1857, or 43 per cent The
total receipts were So, 449, 40f. A remark
able decrease of almost 70 per cent. is re-
ported from LOWELL Massachusetts, and the
postmaster has been asked for an explanation.
Six hundred and thirty victims of The bu-
bonic plague are now in the hospital at Poona,
India. The town is being deserted by the
Snow fell in many parts of Scotland and
the North of England On Monday. The coast
was swept by severe gale.