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The Holly chieftain., 1897-04-09
CompuI.orv y.ccinnt,on.

TOPEKA, Kan, April 6.-The Rock Is
land has issued an order that all en-
ployes In the passenger train servic.
who have not been vaccinated within
a comparatively recent period musi
take that precaution at once on account
of immigration travel and the ut
tendant danger OF catching and spread
ing the smallpox.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-04-09
AGRICULTURAL HINTS
IMPROVING ROADS.

Hints for Districts Where Macadam-
izing Ii Too Expensive.
1t is useless to talk of macadamized
roads through the great majority of the
country towns in most of our states.
Localities adjacent to great markets
may find such work profitable, but the
most of our states. and particularly the
individual towns in our states, are too
poor to go to the expense entailed by
stone surface roads.
Where it will be paying investment,
let this thing be done, but for most
The Holly chieftain., 1897-04-09

John Deisei, Of New York, q passcn.
ger en- the Santa Fe train, attempted
suicide at Manifold, KAN. by cutting
his throat, but failed, and is now ~
Garden City, Kan
The Holly chieftain., 1897-04-09

We have poor opinion OF the mas
who will market all Ais best fruit. ant
leave only the worst tor hIs family. 4.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-04-09
Foreign Emphasizes Intercsted.

WASHINGTON, April 6.-Thc foreign
embassies and legations in Washing.
ton are watching the progress Of the
tariff bill with great care, as it ma
terially affects all commercial nationA
Reports are being forwarded to the
various foreign Offices, and these In
turn are being made public abroad foi
the information OF concerns shipping
goods TO the United States
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-18
1N ITALIAN BOY DROWNED
Body of Young Rafael Biscono Found i
 Mud at Foot of Bridge Street,

Rafael Boscono, an Italian boy about ten years of age, was drowned yester- day afternoon at the foot of Bridge street. near the roundhouse. The body was discovered by a party of boys at e;3O last evening lying in the mud near the shore.
 Young Boscono was noticed during the afternoon playing with two more boys near the spot where his body was found. When seen in the afternoon the boys were skipping across some logs in the water. The tide was in at that time and it is thought that Boscono fell between the logs while skipping from one to another. When the body was found it was lying entirely out of the water in the mud, the tide having gone out
 Medical Examiner White was sum- moned and after he had viewed the body it was turned over to Alphonzo Maresca. the Grand avenue undertak- CT. The boy lived at 3S4 East street with his parents. The funeral will be held from the Italian church at gao o'clock this morning.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-18
AMERICANS ON THE KLoNDIKg.
Believed That the Canadian Government

Believed That the Canadian Government
 Will Not Impose Hardshjps on Them.
 Washington, Aug. 17-It is not be- lieved by officials of the government that any serious hardships will be inn posed by Canada upon American min- CTS in the Klondike gold regions. It is pointed out that it would be difficult to enforce any serious inpositions upon the miners. Such course might re- suit in retaliation enforced by the Unit ed States so as to make it almost inn possible for the Canadians to go or to return from the Klondike country.
 If this country should prevent Cana dian officials from entering Klondike through American territory they would be obliged to reach the gold country over thousands of miles of unexprored country. While it is said that there has been no correspondence bearing di- rectly on the point of impositions upon American miners, there is an intimatien that Canada desires to be very friendly as to northwestern conditions and that there is a. disposition to cooperate so as to further the best interests of all con- cerned. It is stated that in imposing the ten per cent, royalty on the gold output equally on Canadians and Amer jeans the United States can have no cause of complaint,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-18
WHEAT DROPS TWO CENTS.
Loss Caused by Leading Operators Rush.
 ing to Secure, Profits

New York, Aug. 17-Leading opera tors to-day made rush to secure prof. it's, with the result that wheat prices dropped two cents a bushel from last night, or 25s cents from the highest point of yesterday The trade was loaded up with wheat, producing top heavy condition readily susceptible to any adverse influences. The fact that English markets showed a weaker un- dertone this morning, therefore, creat- ed big commotion among holders Wheat began to pour into the pit from all directions.
 Reaching it's greatest volume in the afternoon, the selling pressure forced September down to S95s cents, it having sold at 911s cents shortly after the open ing. At the decline Europe was only a. moderate buyer of wheat, taking about forty loads at New York and outports. which fact contributed to the general heaviness of the afternoon. Home crop news was bullish, but was unable to offset the depressing foreign situation. Spring wheat advices were decidedly unfavorable. Local speculation was about half the volume of yesterday, the sales reaching 5,425, 900 bushels.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-18
NOT STRUCK BY 4 TRAIN, Man Found in the Cut Last Night Was
 Simply Intoxicated.

Shortly before midnight last night the bartender in Kautz Bros saloon OF State street, opposite Elm street, thought he heard groans proceeding from the railroad cut at the Grand ave- nut viaduct. He called across to the firemen in Engine company No. 2's house, and an Investigating party de- scended at once to the tracks. Tn the water in the ditch at the side of the tracks they found an unconscious man lying fiat on his back groaning. The firemen picked him up and carried him into the engine house. He was taken to the hospital, where it was found that his injuries were slight, consisting only of cut on the chin and a few bruises. It was also found that he was in beastly state of intoxica ton, and was too drunk to give his name It is thought that he received his bruises from a fall.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-18
BANKnns AT DETROIT.
Proceedings of the First Day of the Annual
 Convention.


 Detroit, Aug. 17.-Every seat in the opera house was occupied this morning when, at a little after ID o'clock Presi- dent Robert J. Lowry called to order the twenty-th annual convention of the American Bankers association. The annual report of the secretary, James R. Branch of New York city, showed a gain of 671 members. Prayer was offered by the Rev. Father Henry A. Schapman, s. J., president of Detroit college. Mayor Maybury then welcom- ed the delegates to Detroit, in an ad- dress more than usually happy and felicitous.
 Governor Pingree was late in arriv- ing, but when he came forward he was received with generous round of ap- plause. After few words of cordial greeting the governor delivered an in teresting address on finance and col lateral subjects.
 William H. Porter, treasurer of the association, reported receipts for the year, $17, ,591, and disbursements $14, ,5S9
 Joseph c. Hendricks, New York, sub mitted the report of the protective com- mittee, which is composed of three bankers whose names are kept secret and who act under the direction of the executive council in taking steps for the arrest and prosecution of parties charged with crimes against members of the association. During the past year not a member of the association has lost dollar through burglary and every professional operator to whom the attention of the protective commit tee has been called has either been con- victed, is now awaiting trial, or has been released on turning states evil dence. MT. Hendricks called attention to the fact that there has been no not able swindle or forgery during the year. After the announcement of the meet ing of state delegations for the appoint ment of committees and other routine business the convention adjourned un- til 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-18
MURDER OR SUICIDE?
Mysterious Case Engaging the Attention
 of the New York Police.

of the New York Police.
 New York, Aug. 1.-The body of a man about thirty years of age, clad in a black diagonal coat and vest, cheap gray-striped trousers and wearing an outing shirt, laced shoes and a brown derby hat with the initial "H," was found this afternoon on the mound in Mount Morris park, which is located in the Harlem district of the city. There was bullet hole in the strangers head and 3S-calibre revolver with five empty shells was found alongside the corpse A surgeon who examined the body when it was found said that the man had been dead five or six hours
 The police are of the opinion that the man committed suicide but the very conspicuous place in which the body was discovered lends a peculiar phase to the case which the authorities are endeavoring to explain. The body lay at the foot of tree on the mound op- posite the belfry tower, and the police raan who first noticed it thought that the stranger was taking a nap. At the time hundreds of children were playing about the mound. The deceased had black hair and a stubby growth of beard, and his hands are those of one who toiled at manual labor.
 Two pieces of paper were found in the dead mans pockets. One was a bill from the Third Avenue Cable com pany, charging John Hunter, a grip man, for some windows broken in car No 10, and the other was a note ad- dressed to John Hunter and signed by John Schucks, 925 Steinway avenue, Long Island City, N. Y.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-18
PETITION OF BR0VN ALUMNI.
They Ask the Corporation te Refuse to Ac-
 cept President Andrews Resignation.

n.
 Providence, R. l., Aug. 1.-The fol- lowing petition which is to be presented [ to the Brown corporation at it's meet ing on September 1 is being circulated among the alumni of the university for signatures
 To the Corporation of Brown Univer- sity, Gentlemen:-As alumni of Brown university, deeply interested in her wei fare and jealous of her good name, we respectfully address your honorable body with reference to the action of the committee appointed by you to confer with President Andrews regarding the best interests of the university The re- cent correspondence between that com- mittee and President Andrews has rightly or wrongly been interpreted to mean that the president and faculty of Brown university are called upon to re- nounce their cherished rights of free dom of thought and speech and that the expression of opinion is to be meas ured by it's pecuniary value to the uni versity.
 The interpretation is giving Brown university a widespread reputation for intolerance and mercenary standards inconsistent with her history and dam aging to her good name and usefulness. and is further giving color to the charge that our universities in general exist for the propagation of ideas fa- vored by certain classes rather than of the discovery and dissemination of of truth.
 We cannot remain silent while our honored institution of learning is thus misrepresented. We therefore appeal to you to take action upon the resigna- tion of President Andrews which will effectually refute the charge that req sonable liberty of utterance was, or ever is to be denied to any teacher of Brown university. We ask that by emphatic vote you shall announce to the public that, enlightened toleration shall be the guide of our alma mater in the future, as it has been in the dearest tradition of her past.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-18
TWO COUNTERFEIT NOTES
Of the Issue of June 15, 1865, Presented
 for Redemption.

Washington, Aug. T.-There were presented to the treasury department to-day for redemption two $1,O00 7-3O notes of the issue of June 15 1865. The persons making the presentation were business firm of Louisville, Ky. Upon examination the notes were found to be commercials, being a part of very large issue of counterfeit notes which appeared in the principal bond markets about 1865 and 1867.
 The imitation of the genuine is so complete that many of the principal dealers in United States securities pur- chased them freely, and only discover ed that they had been victimized when the notes were thrown out by the au- thorities at Washington. The loss to bankers and dealers through this coun- terfeit amounted probably to several thousand dollars.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-18
SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
Contractor Stadtmuller and 8 Helper
 Severely Injured.

An accident occurred at Sargent & Co.'S factory yesterday morning by which Contractor Henry Stadtmuller, residing in Whitneyville. and an Italian were seriously hurt. They were at work over a machine, so the report says, and suddenly some portion of the machine gave way and portions of it struck the men. They were taken to their respective homes in carriages.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-18
IT BEGAN JN 4 GAME OF CARDS. A Double Murder Brought About by
 Gambling and Drinking.

Louisville, Ky, Aug. 17.-A special to the Times from Plnevflle, Ky. says:
 James Felts, Caleb and Joe Mallard, young men of the neighborhood, camped in Chad's Gap, near Pineville, Sunday night. They played cards all night, drinking heavily. Before morn- ing the Mallards had won all of Felts money. They then proposed that the game be broken up. They drank, but Joe threw the contents of the jug into Felts' face and told him to leave. The latter then drew his pistol and killed both the Mallards.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-18
IOWA REPUBLfCINS.
State Convention Meets To-day-Combina-
 ton Against Parrot.

Cedar Rapids, 1a., Aug. 1.-The re- pubhcan state convention meets here tomorrow, and already the town is filled with active workers for the vari- ous gubernatorial candidates. There appears to be a combination of the field against Parrot, with the labor and rail- road organizations opposing him on ac- count of his position on the Temple amendment. Other positions on the ticket are not mentioned, with the ex- ception of the supreme judgeship. It is conceded that if Parrot is not nominat- ed Leggett Fairfield will not be in the race. Senators Gear, Allison and mem- bers of the, congressional delegations are already in attendance among the workers
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-18
COLD BRICK OPERATOR
Arrested in Boston-Wanted in New York
 for Conspiracy.

Boston, Aug. 17.-Inspectors Howard and Houghton of the bank squad ar rested a confessed green goods and gold brick operator this morning. He is wanted in New York for conspiracy, and the officers have been on the look out for him for some time. He gave the name of John Doe, but the picture in the Rogues' gallery by which he was identified, and which he acknowledged was one of himself had on it's back the names William Hawley, alias Robert c. Gray, alias William c. Woodward.
 When he was searched the police found pawn ticket which had been raised from $1.50 to $41.5O. In mo- ment the chief saw an interesting scheme of fraud with which they had not previously come in contact. He will be turned over to the New York officers.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-18
STRUCK BY AN EXPRESS
JOHN MULCAHY, 4 RAILROAD MAN,
 KILLED NEAR LEWIS BRIDGE.

for Work-No Blame Attached to Anyone
 for the Accident-Papers Found on the
 Body Furnished the Mans Name, and
 His Probable Occupation.
 John Mulcahy, railroad man, thought to hail from Harlem River, was truck and killed about 4:3O o'clock yesterday afternoon by an east bound passenger train on the Shore Line. The accident occurred at Lewis bridge. The train backed up and the injured man was taken aboard and taken to the Fair Haven station. Mulcahy was cared for on the train by Dr. Thomas H. Russell of this city, who happened to be on board. The physician found that Mulcahy's injuries were of such nature that he could probably not re- cover. The most serious hurt was a compound fracture of the skull There were also minor bruises and cuts about the body
 The injured man died before reach ing Fair Haven station. Medical Elk aminer White was summoned to give a certificate of death. No blame was attached to anyone for the accident
 In the pockets of the unfortunate mans clothing nothing was found by which he could be identified except a slip of paper on which was written, T, John McKenna, of the Elm City Lodge, No. POI, wish you to do what you can for John Mulcahy Signed, John Me- Kenna, 1589 State street."
 On another part of the paper was written "Goody, do what you can for this man. John McKenna, Harlem River Landing"
 From this note it is thought that Mulcahy was a railroad man out of work, was perhaps seeking work in this city and that the note was given him by friend who desired other rail- road men to help him along John Mo- Kenna is a freight brakeman on the Consolidated road. He lives at 1889 State street, but was out on his run and could not be seen last night.
 The remains of the unfortunate man were later taken to Lewis & Maycock' $ undertaking rooms
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-18
Shot Her Husband and Killed He.seif

Asheville, N. C., Aug. 17.-At Hender- sonville, twenty miles from here this morning, Mrs. Ben F. Hood shot her husband twice, one shot breaking his right arm and the second taking effect in his left breast, infiictfng a dangerous wound.
 Mrs. Hood then shot herself. dying instantly. The cause of the tragedy is unknown. Mrs. Hood was a Miss COwles, a native of Ohio, aged about fifty years.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-18
WAS SECRETLY MARRIED.
Grandson of Ex-Gov. Perham of Maine
 Weeds Miss Elizabeth E. Webster.

Lewiston, Me, Aug. 17-A special to the Journal from Washington, D. C., says: The secret marriage of Sidney H. Perham, grandson of ex-Governor Perham of Maine, is announced here The ceremony was performed May 29 last at Rockville, Md, place some twenty miles from Washington, and has been concealed from the family until this time.
 The young lady was Miss Elizabeth B. Webster, a pretty brunette of this city Some objection to the match on the part of the parents is said to have led to the secret wedding.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-18
Suicide and Grief Cause Two Deaths.

Danville, ILL, Aug. 17.-Sucide and grief caused the death of husband and wife in this city last night Henry Hammett, an aged and respected citi- gen.. died from the effects of an opiate, and his wife. prostrated with woe, ex- pired three hours later. Ill-health was the cause assigned for the suicide. Hammett was sixty-two and his wife siAty-three.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-18
10000, ,oOo Feet of Lumber Destroved.

Eagle River, Wis, Aug. 17.-Fire to- day destroyed the Gordy Lumber com panys yard with ten million feet of lumber Loss $16O, 900; some insurance
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-18

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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-12

On June q man who claimed to
be a member of the Government Sc
cret Service Bureau, and who said his
name was W. A. Raymond, fell at the
union depot at Roanoke, Va, and 1t
was thought he WAS severely injured.
He was taken to the Hotel Roanoke,
where railroad surgeons were called
and pronounced his injury as being
fracture of the hip. For three weeks
he lay helpless with his hip in splints.
His actions prior to his fall were no.
ticed by several persons, and they at
once set on foot an investigation, which
showed that the mans name was not
Raymond, but William A. Rippey, and
that he had had similar accident IN
Indiana on the Big Four Railroad,
with which he compromised by receiv-
ing 8, 200 damages. 1t is alleged that
he beat the city Of Chicago in the same
way and that he got several snug sums
from insurance companies in which he
held accident policies, 1t now trans
pires that the man was not injured at
all, but was a contortionist and had
the power of dislocating his hip at Will,
making the bones creak together as
though il was fractured.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-12
MOrgan'S Grove Fair.

The officers are pushing the arrange
ments for the Morgan's Grove fair,
which will be held at Shepherdstown
August 81 to September 3, and the
indications are that the fair will be up
to its usual high standard. The Boons-
boro and Keedysville bands have made
engagements to play during the fair,
and several others will doubtless be
there.
Mr.. E. Rush Turner, superintendent
of the live stock department, informs
us that the entries are coming In rap
idly, and already half of the space is
engaged.
Secretary R. s. NJ. Hoffman requests
us to say that persons who wish to en-
gage tents should apply to him by the
2lst of August.
The premiums for Morgan's Grove
fair are exhibited in the show-windows
of Mr.. H. NJ. Loyns's shop. 1t is a
large and attractive collection.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-12
Death Record.

DSdlu NSNOlh'
There was another sudden death at
Sharpsburg last Saturday. Mr.. Will
lam Wade, retired farmer, was taken
i'll before breakfast, and before a ply
stefan could reach him he was dead.
He had heart disease.
Miss Bessie B. Gill, most estimable
young lady of Middleway, died of con-
sumption at her home on Sunday last
at the age of 20 years, 7 months and
s days.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jefferson Maury, living near Bill
myers Mil, died last Friday night.
She was year and seven months old.
Mrs. Martha J. Carter, wife Of Mr.
Luther c. Carter, formerly of this
county, died recently at Plattsburg,
No, aged 10 years.
Mrs. Elizabeth Buxton Dillon, who
was 81 years, 7 months and IA days
old, died at Bunker Hill, Berkeley
county, last week.
Mr.. Nathaniel Cuttings, for many
years an employee of the B. & o. Rail-
road, died at Martinsburg Monday,
aged 70 years.
Miss Louisa Evans, one Of the Oldest
residents of Bolivar, died recently at
the age of 81 years.