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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-21
DAN AMTHoNY, JR., WAVED.
Son of the Times Editor Made Post
master at Leavenworth.

Washington, June 21.-The president
has appointed Daniel r. Anthony, Jr.s
postmaster at LeavenWorth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-21

Blanco has decided to honor no more
flags of truce. The time may soon
come when a white flag will be a well
come sight to him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-21

A kaleidoscope representation of the
movements of the Spanish fleets would
doubtless play to good business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-21

gar company's property be appointed to
have charge until the company shall
furnish q bond to secure the bank claim
of some $1,000 Chas. Nelson, vice presi-
dent of the bank, was appointed temper
airy receiver.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-21

If Germany buy anything from Spain
she should be careful to see that it is
not on the gold brick order.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-21

At Rock Island-Rock Island, Z; ottum-
wa, 5.
At Peoria-Peoria, 8; Quincy, s.
At DubuQue-DubuQue, 10; st. Joseph, z.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-21

Beggs' Diarrhoea Balsam, the most
wonderful medicine ever put on the
market for all stomach troubles. 1t
cures where all others fail. Fer sale by
Druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-21
Omaha EXPOSITION.

Fast train via the Santa Fe, leaving
Topeka 455 a. m. and arriving at
Omaha at noon. See w. c. Carney,
agent about this fast train.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-21

We will do your laundry work on
short order withoutout extra charge.
Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-21

The Philippine islanders Fourth of
July will come on the 18th of June.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-21


= -
After girl has lover, she is less an
admirer of the style of using portieres
instead of doors.
A man who has never made a success
in his past, is not liable to make a sue
cess in his future.
+
Michael Pryzbylowicz boskyz, Leaven-
worth's city clerk, was in Atchison at
tending the Democratic convention yes
terday. and didn't take up any more
room at the hotel than a man named
Smith
=
The men are gradually getting their
rights. Last year Jack Burk secured
divorce from his wife, on the grounds
OF non-support. Ever since the separa-
ton. Mrs. Rurk has been promising to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-21
GLOBE SIGHTS.

IFrom the Atchison Globe.1
No one who is compelled to buy it, is
very fond of champagne.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-21
LEAGUE STANDING
WESTERN LEAGUE
WESTERN ASSOCIATION.

At Kansas City-Kansas City. 5; Min
neapolis, 6.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-21

Louisville June 21.-The Colonies de-
feated the senators in a dull and uninter-
esting game. Frazier's pitching and a
stop of a line hit by Ritchey were the only
features. Attendance go. Score:
Louisville .....1ooo5o2 Is
Washington ......01OOO OOO-1 2
Batteries-Louisville, Frazier and Pow
ers; Washington, weighing and MCGUIRE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-21

st. Louis, June 21.-Esper was DATED al
over the field. The game was iStleSS
one. Attendance 1,0O0. Score:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-21
PITTsBURG 8; new YORK 2.

PIYTSBUFtG 3; NEW YORK 2.
Pittsburg, June 2f.-Seymour was wild
and gave seven bases on balls. but struck
seven men out. Killen's gift of bases all
went to Joyce. Each time ''ScrapPy''
ed fast and snappy and the Giants were
not in it at any stage. Attendance, 1,Soo.
Score:
Pittsburg. ..........2s o0soo1. 2
misunderstanding KiIlen and Bower
man; New York, Seymour and Warner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-21
BASEBALL NEWS.
Cincinnati on the Toboggan-Salina
Defeats Atchison.
June 21.-The Reds

their worst. Damman was pounded a.
over the lot and his support was ragged
ReSurrected Maui was almost inVincible
Attendance, 3,060. Score:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-21

When you tell us an Irish story
please do not attempt to initiate tn
brogue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-21

chicago, June zI.-Ihe OrpflanS Won Inelr
first game from the Champions in a close
r. He.
finish. Attendance 5000. Score:
Chicago .........O 4 0 0 0 0 o IS
Boston ........0 0 o o.
Batteries-Chicago, Callahan and Dona-
hue; Boston, Nichols and Bergen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-21
PHILADELPHIA IA: ST. LOUIS


Batteries Cincinnati, Dammann anC
Vaughn; Baltimore Maui and Robinson
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-21

Cleveland, June 1.-THE Brooklyns fell
on Young for four hits, two of which were
two baggers, in the sixth inning. CIeve-
lands errors were also costly. Score:
r. H. E.
Cleveland -........0 o.
Brooklyn $50 90 1 % i
mer; Brooklyn, Dunn and Ryan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-21

We can tell whether man is lazy by
the way he leans on a counter or table.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-21

When you are complimented, does it
ever occur to you that it is fattery?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-21

Hypocrisy is abused a good deal, but
it is really quite aid in society.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-21

Arkansas City Traveller: There is
lots of waist matter in a modern dress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-21

ST. Louis .,....O OO1 OF o 0 O. II
Philadelphia 80 0 3 0 8 O04 Ola p /
Batteries-St. Louis, Esper and Sugden;
Philadelphia, Donahue and Mcfarland.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-21

Emporia Republican,: Spain's ship
of state" will soon join her submarine
En11adrnra
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-21

TELEPHONES.
Business Office. Bell Phone 10f
reporters Room..--.-.......Ben' Phone S1T
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-09-15

revolving and picturesque, and soms
up-to-date Fashion Notes, make up
a number in which every one may
find something Of interest.
The music Of "Ev'ry Month
seems to show continual improve
ment and yet does not lose its popu-
character. rrhe Normandy We'd
ding Dance" a Ballet; "The Awak
ening of the Nightingales," Caprice
for piano, will delight instrument
alists, while for those who sing,
"Won't You Love Me as Of Old"
ballad by r. NJ. Stults, the author
of "The Sweetest Story Ever Told y
will be quickly added to their re-
pertoire. The musical selections Of
"Ev'ry Month" occupy a distinct
field one between the ordinary so
called popular music and thedifiicult
classical offerings of the professional
periodicals. field cultivatedby the
vast majority of those who sing and
play.
Ev'RY MONTH, New York. lOct.,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-09-15
LITERARY NOTE "
"Ev'ry Month For September

"Ev'ry Month" for September
contains its usual valuable Depart
ment, "AIen of the Month";" under
which heading we find Major-Gen-
eral Milesand Major-General Brooke
of the Porto Rican Invading Army;
Bismarck; Surgeon-General Stern
berger, who has recently requested
an investigation into the charges of
ineficiency broughtagai the Med,
ical Department ofthe Army Ex-
President Dole, of Hawaii, who
sacrificed his position for the benefit
of the people by urging annexation :;
and page of most valuable and in
teresting portraits of eminent Spani-
ards-Blanco, Captain-Gen of
Cuba Macias, Captain-General of
Porto Rico: Augustin, Captain-Gen-
eral OF the Philippine Islands; Gen
eral Pando who failed to relieve
Santiago, and Captain Villamil, who
was lost with Cervera's fleet, prefer
ing, asis rumored, death to surrend-
er. In the Department of "Interest-
ing Women"are Mrs. John Addison
Porter, who left the most exclusive
set of Washington society to nurse
the wounded at Santiago; DIR. Anita
niece, who selects the nurses for
the Army; Viola Allen, who will
appear shortly in Hall Gaines
dramatized novel, "The Christian .
Katherine Greyan Edna May, botl
well-known actresses, and Jagua.
runa, sweet-faced, refined woman
who has defeated the most exper
swordsmen ofthe world in fencing
and broadsword combats. Thes,
illustrations are all accompanied b,
biographical notes, terse and interest
ing.
A valuable contribution tothe his
tory of Negro Minstrelsy is contain
ed IN an Interview with Tony Pastor
who was one ofthe earliest minstrel.
the article traces the origin, develop
ment, and decadence OF NEGRO Minis
trelsv, and is enriched with rar
photographs of the most famous q
the "old-timers"-George Christy
Dan and Jerry Bryant and man
others. A well-written article o
Wilhelmina, Queen of Holland, ha
two portraits of the girl queen VIII
was crownedon the 9th of September
Two short stories, an account of
Peruvian Bull-fght-bloodless un
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-09-15

To kill ~ many asponible, plant q
small piece early, as . trap for the
fly to layits eggs on, then plow il
under and thus kill the eggs from
which the spring brood comes.
To starve the fly do not plant un-
til about September 2Oth, SO that
the fly will die before it can find
any wheat to lay its eggs on.
If both these methods are used
together, and if all who raise wheat
in any region will work together to
do this, but little trouble from the
pest should occur.
Many farmers in the State are fol-
lowing this plan already, and with
good success. One writes: 81 plant
a trap piece early, and my main
crop late, ard am never troubled
the fly, while some Of the farmers in
this township sometimes lose one
quarter of their crop"
If results like this can be obtain.
ed in such an easy way it will Ger
tainly pay to try these methods.
H. T. HERNALD, State Zoologist.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-09-15
DIED.

Sept. 4, at Northumberland, Mrs
John F. Dagle, aged 60 years
Cause: Tumor. She is sister tc
Mrs. John S. Stetler and Morris
Erdley ofthis place.
Sept. l, in Union township, Elias
Wentzel, q native Of Northumber-
land county, of dropsy, aged7 yrs
Sept. 2, in Spring township Mi
chael Boyer, a soldier of the civil
war, aged SO years.
Sept. 5, at Milroy, Reuben Krea-
mer, aged "a years and 5 months.
Sept. s, at Iaurelton, Mrs. Diehl,
a step-sister of DR.. j. 7. Strohecker
of Beavertown. Interment Sunday.
Sept. 8, at Adamsburg, Mrs.
James Dreese, daughter-in-law Of
Ex-Sheriff Reuben Dreese.
Aug. 25, in Monroe township,
Charles William, son of John and
Emma Walborn, aged II years, II
months and 2S days.
Sept. 2, in jackson township,
Lizzie Della, infant daughter OF
Thomas j. and Sarah Leitzel, aged
2 years, l month and 20 days.
Sept. 3, at Dry Valley X Roads,
Mark, infant of B. F. and Sadie
Dock, aged s months and % days.
Aug. 81, near Knousetown, Ma
mie, infant daughter of Agason and
Bertha Smeltz, aged 4 months and
19days. Funeral was held on the
End inst, at Leininger's church.
Rev. o. G. Romig officiated.
Sept. 4. near Liverpool, Minnie
Alice, infant daughter of Levi and
Mary Goodling, aged year and 20
days. Funeral was held on the 9TH
inst, at Leininger's church. Rev.
o. G. Romig otiiciated.
Near New Berlin, Sept. 4, 1898,
Catherine Meyer, relict of Micheal
Meyer, aged II yrs. 3 mos. % days,
In New Belin, Sept. 8, 1S9>
Giden Cornelius, aged 75yrs. 3 mos
12days.
Sept. 7, at Fremont, Benjamin
Rumfeld, born June12, 1927, died
Sept. 7, 1898, aged II years, 2
months and 2S days.
Sept. 7, at Fremont, Catherine
Mengel, born Oct. 10, 1929, dice
Sept. 7, 1898, aged 6Syears, Smonth'
and II days.
Sept. 7, at Richfeld, Jacob Har
ris, born Sept. q, 1927, died Sept
7, 1898, age 70 years, II months
and 20 days.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-09-15
BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS.

The famous Ocean House. at New
port. was totally destroyed by fire.
Brigadier General Misner. U. s. A..
retired, died suddenly in Washington
Thursday, aged 90.
The international yacht races OF next
year will take place of New York hax-
Dor. beginning Dot. 3.
Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain,
British colonial secretary, arrived at
New York Wednesday.
General Casstus M. Clay. Of Ken
lucky, has been divorced from his
child wife. Dora Richardson Clay.
The Ladies OF the @. A. r.. In con-
vention at Cincinnati. elected Mrs.
Agnes winslow, OF Chicago. president.
George Eckert. John Price and Frank
Buckaiew were killed by benzol gas
at the Carr Chemical works in Stook-
ton. N. J.
3. . esht for possession Of hall be-
tween rival Republican siiverites in
ODloraAo Springs, Colo. c. 8. Harris
~ KILLED.
UnlteA States Senator Kennev. Of
&i0WaEs. has been again indicted for
0n0a1c1av with BoEgs in wrecking the
0Da0 oank.
@ ~ esmAAA ef Sir Claude Mao
DesaA4 British ambassador at Pekin.
II Hung ChanG has been dismissed
from power.
New Westminster. b. c.. was flame
swept on Sunday. The whole business
portion was destroyed and the people
are suffering.
Exploding alcohol In stiner's liquor
warehouse, New York. killed William
| Witt, Rudolph Schoendorff and a man
known as Paul"
1t is learned that fortnight ago an
Italian anarchist attempted TO assas-
sinate Wilhelmina, the young queen ol
Holland The bullet wounded . hdy
attendant.
Jerome. Ariz.. was completely Dc.
stroyed by fire Sunday. There an
seven known dead, IL missing and @76a..
900 worth Of property destroyed.
Middle of -the-road Populists, in con.
vention at Cincinnati, nominated
Wharton Barker Of Philadelphia and
Ignatius Donnelly Of Minnesota fol
president and vice president In 1900.
Manuel Estrada Cabrera has beer
elected president Of Guatemala. HI
was vice president under Barrios. ant
succeeded to the presidency wher
Barrios was assassinaked.
Two spans Of bridge Of tho New
York and ottawa railroad over the 6t
Lawrence river, near st. Regis In
diem village. collapsed with 81 work
men. of whom Is were killed.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-09-15
Orphans Court Sale. of
REAL ESTATE

BY virtue OF an order issued out OF the Or.
phan's Court Of Snyder County, "a. the under
signed administrators Of Benjamin Kreamer
will sell on tracts Nos. I and 3, One-half mile
northeast OF Kreamer On
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30. 1925,
the following Real Estate to wit:
Tract No. !. One farm or tract OF land OF One
Hundred and Four Acres (iO4) more or less
situate In Mlddlecreek township, Snyder Co.,
Pa, bounded on the north by land OF Il. +. Aur-
and, on the east by Frank Row. on the south by
Henry Sauer, sn the west by Matthias Dauber.
mad and Henry Sauer,
Tract No. Q. Also another farm or tract of
land containing F0rty-five Acres (4S, more or
less In Middlecreek township, Snyder Co, Pa,
bounded on the north by land OF Henry X. Sny.
der, Frank Musser and John Kreamer. on the
west by John Kreamer on the east by II. r.,
Aurand. on the south by land OF Matthias Dau.
herman and Benjamin Kreamer (dectased).
RTract No. 8 One OF woodland Of about acres
situate In Mlddlecreek township, Snyder 90.
| Pa, bounded on the north by Bglei Hummel.
on the east by Robert Eryiley. on the south by
Levi Grubb, on the west by Levi Grubb.
TERMS: 2oper cent. cash on dsy Of sale,
balance ON April I, 1899, when deeds win be de.
livered and possession given. Sale u commence
at9 O'Clock A. NJ.
| AID. KRxAxrR,
d. B. KRRAMEn.
Administrators,
g. j. PAwLING, Attorney,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-09-15
Thursday, Sept. Is, 1898.
a1mn m@ @cQp a.
COL. tsTONE'S
PLATFORM.
ISgp S97TYSSpT SpTJTYwo

at will be mypurpose when
elected to so couductmyselt as
to win the respectandgood will
of those who have opposed me
as well asthose who havegiven
me their support. l shall be
the Governor of the whole peo-
pie OF the State. Abuses have
undoubtedly grown up in the
Legislature which are neither
the fault of one panty nor the
other, but rather thegrowth of
custom. Unnecessary investi-
cations have been authorizedby by
committees, resulting unneces-
sary expense to the State. 1t
will be my care and purposeto
correct these and other evilsin
so far as l have the power. 1t
will be my purpose while Gov
ernor of Pennsylvania, asithas
been my purpose in the public
positions that Ihaveheld, with
Gods help to discharge my
whole duty. The people are
greatert than the heparties to which
they belong. lam only jealous
Of their favor. Ishall only at
temptto win theirapproval and
my experience has taught me
/ that can bestbe doneby an nhon-
est, modest, daily discharge Of
: public duty"
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-09-15
MARRIED..

Sept. 10, at the Lutheran Parson-
age, Selinsgrove, by Rev. S. E.
Ochsentord, Chas. W. Helm, Of
Kantz, and Jennie S. Baily, of
Shamokin Dam.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-09-15

WANTED--SEvERAL TRUSTWORTHY
w persons In this state to manage our busi-
ness In their own and nearby counties. II Is
mainly office work conducted at home. Salary
straight $500 q year and expenses-defintc,
bonafde, no more, no less salary. Monthly SIS.
References. Enclose self.addressed stamped
envelope. Herbert L. Hess. Prest., Dept. NJ.
Chicago. 1l5l6t.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-13
LIBERTY OR REvENGE2
WOOdenleg Might Have Got of Jail
But Preferred to Keep COrkleg In.

Two one-legged men were confined
recently in Jail in a little Kentucky
town. One had wooden leg and the
other, who was a greater rascal and had
had more means at his command, wore
a cork leg. Apparently well-behaved
and quiet, both men got the privilege of
the prisoners walk which ran around
outside of the cells. Beyond this was
the jailor's walk and beyond that was
freedom.
The cork-legged man was really a
desperate character. but sly and cum
ming. He meditated much on the relation
of the jailors walk to the outside world.
1t was only step farther" he face
tiously told his companion, who ad-
mired his humor. In some manner he
became possessed of file, with which
he converted case knife into a saw
With this he succeeded in saving in
two one of the bars of his cell He
made contidant # his fellow prisoner,
who expected to join him in his es-
cape. The plan was so well concealed
that finally nothing but one iron bar,
which could easily be sawed i'll two dur
ing the night, stood between them and
liberty.
At almost the critical moment. Wood
enleg, thrusting his hand into his
trousers pocket-on the side where he
didn't feel, found that Corkleg had
robbed him of his pile, five-dollar
bill. He hesitated a moment. Free
dom is sweet; he knew that, because he
had been deprived of his joys. But re-
venge, to him, was sweeter. Just as
his companion, flushed with success.
was almost ready to step out into the
wide, wide world, Woodenleg squealed.
and the escape was frustrated.
The two are still confined in the Jail,
and, while the one meditates upon
honesty being the best policy, the other
ponders over the question: rs liberty
or revenge the sweeter?"-N. Y. Sun.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-13
Ruined by Cigarettes.

A bright lad, from good home, so
called, was observed by his teacher to
be growing morose. Little things were
missing from the schoolroom, but the
thief could not be detected. Soon sums
of money, from friends and others, were
taken, and it was developed that this
boy, who needed nothing which his in
dulgent parents did not supply, was
pronounced an irresponsible klepto-
maniac, rendered so, the physician said,
by the use of cigarettes. Another boy
only "A years old was unfit to attend
school on account of frequent epileptic
fits, caused, his physician said, by the
use of tobacco
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-13

Buy second cut of sirloin for toast
ing. Toast front of the fire on an old
fashioned tin kitchen; pour water in
the bottom of the tin kitchen with
which to basic the meat when it com
mences to cook; turn the spit very
often and basic every time you turn.
Have a brisk fire, as beef should be
toasted quickly; about one hour is long
enough to toast a piece for small
family. When the meat is done pour
the gravy from the tin kitchen into a
spider. Mix -four and water. stir in
and let it boil short time. Add piece
of butter. DO rot let the gravy boil
after the butter is in. In carving this
piece, cut across the grain, the flavor
is much nicer.-Good Housekeeping.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-13

Wash IL CLAIMS, place them in sauce
pan with one cupful of water, set the
saucepan over the fire, cover and boil
till the clans open; then take the clans
out and strain the broth. Melt one ta-
biespoonful butter, add one tablespoon
full -four, stir and cook two minutes;
add one and half cupfuls of the clam
broth. Cook five minutes, add half
cupful boiling hot milk, a pinch Of
white pepper and serve with crackers
or toast. The broth may be served
plain or it may be mixed with half hot
milk and half broth. Or place half pint
clam broth over the fire, mix the yoll1
of one egg and half gill of cream, add
it to the broth. stir for a few minutes
without letting it boil; then serve
Philadelphia Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-13
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Accidents almost innumerable are
charged to the sportsmen of Bohemia,
showing extreme carelessness in the
handling of their guns. In the year
1895 they shot and killed so women and
children and wounded 2,104 persons.
They also killed 1878 dogs, S,762 cats,
276 goats, 1872 calves, 1879 sheep and 2
horses.
Troubles came like an avalanche
upon an engaged young woman in Lon
don. Her intended husband dropped
dead; the news caused a fatal shock
to her mother; her sister died on her
way to the funeral; her brother then
committed suicide, and she was subse-
Quently arrested for trying to drown
herself.
"A waiter in Minneapolis restau-
rant found a 500 bill on the floor of a
private dining-room. On the following
day the proprietor of the place received
| a telephone communication from dis
tant city from the man who had lost the
| money. The waiter was summoned to
the telephone. identified the man by his
'O4NC anu bhC lhObCD was ltlul
Three years ago, while undergoing
medical operation, Samuel johnson,
of Philipsburg, n. j., then eight years
| of age, became so terrified that he lost
| the power of speech. A few nights since
he saw white object in the garden,
and, thinking it ghost, screamed for
| help, and from that moment he recov-
cred the use of his tongue.
One guillotine serves for all the ex-
ecutions in France. When it is needed
it is sent from place to place. The pres
ent public eXecutioner. NJ. Diebler, gets
$1,000 a year and $4,000 more for keep
| ing the instrument in good order. The
guillotine was first made legal in 1892
From January, 1898, to August, 1894
over $500 persons were put to death
in Paris by this instrument.
A crowd of friends were assembled
at the door of house in Dunellen. n j
to see young couple start on their we'd
ding trip. The bridal coach had been
decorated with ribbons and colored
streamers and big cowbell hung under
the vehicle. The bride and groom Sc
| cretly emerged from a second-story
back window, entered another coach
and, as they passed the house, gleefuliy
tainted the defeated tricksters.
A clergyman was delivering a lee.
ture on Patience" in new theater al
| Washington, Ia. Three or four times
the electric lights went out and the
lecturer continued his discourse in the
dark. During one of the lighted inter
walls he noticed man at the wings toy.
ing with the wires. He rushed to the
man and said: "Confound you, you
idiot! leave those wires alone" That
ended the lecture on "Patience."