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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

Verdict for That sum Against Williamson
in the Alienation of Affections SUIT.

= VTuIUb TUT THU 9UII NsHIHHI WIIIIhmBuu
In the Alienation of Affections SUIT.
The jury in tho $50, 600 alienation of
affections suit Of William +. Pretty
man va. Edwin p. Williamson, after
considering the testimony for about
four and half hours, returned YER
dict of 81, 900 in favor OF the plaintiff
Tueday afternoon. AS coon "a the
verdict was announced Peter l.. Cooper,
Jr.. attorney for Williamson, made
motion in arrest Of judgment and said
he would amply for new trial.
Court adjourned until tomorrow
morning, when the case of Frank Il.
Torrey vs.. j. Edward AddicSs is 10 be
tried
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03
SALES TO TAKE PLAcE.

The following sales have been announced to
take place
March ith. special sale OF furniture at stidham
q kon's auction rooms.
March 9th, farm, Newark.
March 9TH, Christlana Robinson, Mill Creek
hundred.
March sch, N. Craig, Christians hundred
March 9Th, Joseph Worrell. Christiana hundred,
March 9Th. furniture, northwest corner Eigh-
teenth and West streets,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03
CnILDREn,s rERRiBLE FArE.


day Nighr.
AaHoclntcd Pfess Dispatch py special Wires
Birmingham, Ala, March 2.--Jules
and Joanna Bonner, who resided near
Livingston, went to prayermeeting last
night, leaving their five children, rang.
ing in age from to years, at home.
They locked the children in the house,
acd loft blazing log fire to keep them
warm.
Returning home, Mr.. and Mrs. Bon
ner saw in the distance the house in
flames. They ran to it breathlessly and
reached the house just moment befo
the roof fell in, and could hear th.
piteous cries of the children aa they
boat against the door and called for
help. In another instant the roof fell
in, and, before the flames could be
subdued, the five children were charred
corpse6.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

speaial correspvnu1nce OF t,azetfe and journal
Newark, March 2--M isa Sallie Lumb.
who will he married aeon, has resigned
her position rs public school teacher.
which she hai held for nearly % years.
Miss Louisa Garlick has bean promoted
to tho position of teacher, and Miss
Blanche Ferguson has become assistant
teacher. 1
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

hBsocIatodPFesa UIspHt;n by SDeclaI Wirea.
Sydney, N. s. W, March 2.-The
A ustraliana won thu final test match
with Capt. Stoddard 8 English team by
six wickets. Tho visitors, in their first
innings, made 335 runs, and tho holns
team, in their first innings ended yos.
terday, scored 800. Tho Englishmen.
in their second innings, wero all out
for IFS runs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
Newport, March l.-(iregg Lyman Q
horse, on Sunday. became frightened
and ran away, and tho occupants Of the
vehicle wero thrown out One of Mrs.
lynam'B eyes was cut. and Mira Nc.
Bride was severely injured about the
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

Pissed House bills changing tho name OF
MctA NJ. Waller IN Msta N. Hitch: preventing
Illegal arrests amending the charter Of the town
o. Laurel; amending the law relating TO the
INDECENT deaf dumb and blind; making an APP
preparation to the colored tsnchOrs' institute.
Read FIRST time-House bills relating to the
purchase of books tor State library, lreferred);
repeating section IL chapter 81. REVISED Code:
relating tc the general provisions Of Tho police,
Teierred): amending tho law providing Tor the
maintenance OF tho INDECENT deaf and dumb ut
tho Washington institution, (referredl.
Recess 10 3 y. M.
Senate reassembed at 3.45 n. IN.
Adjourned TO IL n. nj. Friday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03
Prayer by tho chaplain.
Read frat thne--llouee bill In relation to tho
salary Of the Governor trefeTed).
kAdlourncl until II q. M, Monday.
Dover, Feb sA-sennte met at ii e. m.
Prayer by the chaplain.

Dover, Feb al-sennte met at Ii e. m.
Prayer by the chaplain.
Recess until 3 p. IN.
Senate reasseinbled at $50 n. IN.
Read first tltno aud rcferred-houso bills pro-
vldlng Tor the maintenance and support Ut col
ored teachers institute relating TO the return OF
fees for commissioners Of appOlntees not con-
nrned; rotating To INDECENT denf, dumb ami Dlin,i:
providing for ices by Justices OF the peace for
their commissions; providing for extra coinpen-
BRti0n for the encouragement: changing the
name OF Meta Margaret Waller to Meta Mar
garpt Hitch; in relation to tho collection OF school
taxes In Laurel; amending the Joint resolution
relating 10 the lndlEont dear, dumb, blind aud
ldotc: preventing Illegal arrests; relating 10 tho
State House janitOr.
Passed House bill liking tho salary of tho
Governor, uthorizing the Delaware City authori-
ties 10 refund the debt,
kecess until IL a. M, tomorrow,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal
Milford, March David Couwell's
barn. in Primo Hook MIX, WIS de-
stroyed by frs on Monday. Two horses,
two mules, several COWS, two carriages,
grain and farming implements were
burned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

Yale Base. ball Team Coming Here.
The rale Law Schools base ball
team will play u game in this city OIL
April 7th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03
EXCURSIONS TO WILMINGTON
The Project Endorsed by the
Business Men.
ROUSING MEETING TUESDAY NIGHT
About Thirty Persons in the
Gathering.


We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to
pay tho amount opposite our respective
names, being subscribed to the Merchants
Fund. for the purpose of aiding the Ioard
of Trade committee in advancing the inter
ests Of Wilmington merchants and manu-
fncturers, in inducing people to visit our
city and inspect our facilities for furnishing
and supplying their wants more advantage
onsly than Philadelphia merchants. This
object to be accomplished us the following
committee thinks best.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03
ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS. :,
Senate.

Dover, Fob. 2S-Sonate met al II a. m.
Prayer by the chaplain.
Senator-elo Stewart was sworn In by tho
Speaker.
Read fret time-IIouso bills fixing the salary
at the Secretary Of state (refeiredG repeating
ierred); repeating chapter l2i, Vol Kill, Laws Of
Delaware (refetred.l
Recess until . p. M. .z...a. ".
Senate reas leln blcd.
Passed-House bill making the judges sala-
rles payable quarterly; liking tho salaries OF The
judiciary.
CONQUERED in-IIouse's Joint resolution to con-
siOns.
Head tlrst tlme-Ho,ise bills repeating chapter
I49, Vol. XVI. deferred
Adjourned until II q, IN. tomorrow.
Dover, Feb. 2i.--Seuate mot at II a. m.
Prayer by tho chaplain.
Read first tlme--HOuse bill to refund the debt
OF Delaware / ity (refefreJ)
Passed-house Mills providing for the same
as under tho old CONSTITUTE N; providing for tho
same number Of notarles public and crmmis-
slJnerH OF deeds; repeating chapter d., Vol.
NIX, Laws Of Delaware.
Recess until 3 y. m.
Senate renssembed nt 34A p. m.
Passed House bills repealing shaptar 1871,
Vol. Kill, Laws of Delaware: repeating chapter
400, Vol. Kill. liking the salary OF the secretary
oil state; repeating chapter lig, Vol. XVI, re-
lating to tho salary Of tho Secretary OF state.
Read first tlme-House Sussex Levy Court
bill treferredl, and 800 copies were ordered
printed.
Adjourned until II a. IN. tomorrow.
Dover, Fob. 2s.-senate met at liam.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-03

prayer by the chaplain.
Introduced-By MIR. Eliason, In reference to
tho colored teachers institute; 10 amend chapter
5i2, Vol. XYl by Mr.. johnson, TO amend chap
ter gu. Vol NJ: by Mr. short, to amend chap
ter 3d. Vol, XII.
Passed-lo repeal part Of chapter 81, Revised
Code.
Laid over until Monday-To amend charter of
junction s. Breakwater Railrond Co.
Adjourned until 10 q. m. Monday.
La Junta tribune., 1898-12-10
4 Sad Accident.

John Tomb, the eldest SON of l..
r. Tomb, was drowned in Wood.
ruff lake between 10 and II O'Clock
Wednesday morning. A party OF
young people, consisting Of Tomb,
Ella Webster, John Mackie and
Arthur Webster were skating on
the thin ice, and Tomb and Miss
Webster attempted to cross the
lake. When near the center the
ice broke through and they were
precipitated into twelve feet OF
water.
Their companions in endeavor-
ing to rescue them also broke
through and were only saved by
the heroic efforts OF Frank Withers
who secured a plank and ropes and
aided them in reaching the shore.
The three then endeavored to as
sist Tomb and Miss Webster who
were still struggling in the water,
crying loudly for help in the mean
La Junta tribune., 1898-12-10
Fun For shoppers.

Here are some more OF the clos
ing out prices at Smiths. We
must have more room TO show our
Holiday goods.
Handled cups and saucers, 4oc
per set; plates, Csc per set; glass
lamps, burner, wick and chimney,
22c; mucilage, &c; bay rum, Ioc;
witch hazel, Ioc; machine oil, SC;
lemon and vanilla extracts, SC;
bird dish, Sc; mems, women's and
children's hose, sc per pair-be
sure and see these; heavy twilled
shirting, &c; ginghams, &C; boys
suspenders, SC; silkateen, &C; 81. 30
kid gloves, 81; corsets, soc; mil
linery at less than cost: tin and
graniteware at cost. If we have
anything you want or will want,
come and lets talk it over-Guy
E. Smith. Finney Block.
La Junta tribune., 1898-12-10
ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS.
Trade at Joy's.

Trade at Joys.
Toys-the Palace drug store.
Trinidad lump coal s. per ton
at Matt Daniher's.
Hawkins is making run on
children's school shoes.
Palmer's Perfumes, fancy pack
ages-the Palace drug store.
A fine buggy horse for sale, In
quire at Stark's furniture store.
Eight per cent money for city or
farm loans.-W. r. Gibson, Cen
trail block.
The prettiest and dantiest glass
and china ware is to be found at
Thompson's.
Couches and Lounges at Chicago
prices. Jameson House Furnish
ing Company.
Heating Stoves, Cook Stoves and
Steel Ranges. Jameson House
Furnishing Company.
II. G.. Emmert, one Of the chief
rustlers for the Fidelity Building
and Loan Association, OF Denver,
was in town yesterday shaking
hands with numerous friends.
Misses Annie Mourning, Dolly
Lynch and Laura Glenn, who have
been attending the business college
at La Junta for several months,
came home for a visit the first OF
the week and will remain some
time.-Lamar Register.
The TRIBUNE turned out some
invitations for a golden wedding
this week which are probably the
swiftest and neatest thing in that
line that ever emanated from a La
Junta print shop. We are equip
ped for getting out work equal to
that done in Denver or any other
old metropolis.
Twenty-Five men are employed
at the local Santa Fe ice house at
the present time packing the crys-
tall'ne substance Work was COM
menced Wednesday on receipt OF
the first consignment from the
Aqua Pura Water Company OF Las
Vegas, which has the contract for
supplying all the ice houses of
the Santa Fe system in the south
west. The capacity of the La
Iunta ice house is 5000 tons
La Junta tribune., 1898-12-10
COUNTY conn,.s,osees.
T~o Days Devoted 70 District Count
and Election Expenses.

The county commissioners met
in regular monthly session on Mon
day. The first two days were
taken up in examining and allow
ing district court and election ex-
pense claims,
The claim of Dave Ryder for
fees as witness in the district court
was disallowed.
The official bonds OF II. NJ. Fos-
dick, Jr., b. c. Derham, c. A.
Langley, N. w. Terry, NJ. Fini,y
and Samuel ]. Hulsc were present.
ed and approved. The official
bonds OF II. a. Warner, James E.
Mock and P. c. Dunlap were found
insufficient and returned to the
principals for additional sureties.
The petitions of S. A. Mcdonald
and NJ. E. Bradish for rebate oi
county and military poll tax on
the ground of being members oil
La Junta fire department were
granted.
The bonds of the Pueblo Bridge
Company for furnishing material
for contraction OF Fowler bridge
were deemed insufficient and re.
turned to principals for additional
sure,ies.
The county clerk was instructed
to notify St. John Bros of Colora-
do Springs, who put in the heating
apparatus at the court house, that
the same is not working in a salts.
tory manner, and if not remedied
within ten days the board will
proceed to have it repaired at the
contractors expense and sue &c
recover the amount expended il
necessary.
La Junta tribune., 1898-12-10

while. Tomb became exhausted
and sank out Of sight, but rope
had been thrown to Miss Webster
to which she firmly clung. The
young boys were unable to pull
her out, however, and it was only
the timely arrival OF F. NJ. Brown,
who happened to be in the vicinity
and heard the crys OF distress, that
the young lady's life was saved.
Word was Immediately sent up
town for assistance and a physi-
clan, and Cawthron's boat was
loaded into dray and taken to the
lake. The boat was launched and
the body of Tombs located almost
Immediately, but by the time he
was brought to the surface nearly
forty minutes had elapsed since he
last went down. DR.. Timerman
and corps OF assistants worked
over the body OF the young man
for an hour on the shore of the
lake, but without avail. He was
then taken to his home where their
efforts were continued for some
time, but without any visible sign
of life returning.
John Tomb was native OF
Pennsylvania, and next August
would have reached the age Of 22
years. He died heroic death,
losing his life in noble attempt
to save that OF another No fame
achieved by mortal man is more
honorable, or more worthy of CRATE
full remembrance.
| The funeral occurred yesterday
afternoon from the Reformed Pres
byterian church, the interment tax
ing place at Riverview cemetery.
La Junta tribune., 1898-12-10
and twenty-five carloads are being
sor. sa...s eo.ess ee.. q. 70.

and twenty FIVE carloads are being
received daily.
Gunther's Candies, fancy pack
ages-Palace drug store.
Buckley & Hart have plenty of
money to loan on good farms.
c. w. Fenlason, of Rocky Ford,
was county seat visitor yester-
day.
A. l.. Conrad, auditor OF the
Santa Fe system between La Jun
ia and Ell Paso, was La unts:
visitor yesterday.
The party guessing the nearest
the number of seeds in the pump
kin at Hawkins will be awarded
the fine prize that appears in his
advertisement.
Chamberlain Colic, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy can al
ways be depended upon and is
pleasant and safe to take Sold at
the Palace drug store.
The Rocky Ford melon associ-
alton at their meeting last week
turned down the old directors and
elected a new set. The new direc-
tors, it is understood, will control
the climate and rainfall and markets
and everything else that is neces-
sary to make next season a sue
cess.-Lamar Register.
La Junta tribune., 1898-12-10
Start the Year Right.

On and after January I, 1899.
will do strictly cash business.
All old accounts not paid by Janu,
AIRY /, 1899, will be placed in the
hands of an attorney for collection.
Respectfully.
Fl. SIMoNToN, Grocer.
La Juuta, Dec. 10, 1898.
La Junta tribune., 1898-12-10
Ie.ehers' Examination.

The county examination of
teachers will be held in the Office
of Superintendent OF Schools in
the court house at La Junta, on
December 9th and 18TH. Morning
session opens at 9 o'clock. Mary
J. Anderson, County Superintend-
ent.
La Junta tribune., 1898-12-10
Cure . Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative Brown Quinine
Tablets. All druggists refund
money If It fails to cure. a5c. The
genuine has l.. B. @. on each tablet
La Junta tribune., 1898-12-10
The AIM

OF the Carlton-Tindall Mercan-
tile Company is better goods for
the same money, or the same
goods for less money than any
other store in the city. We are
offering......
One 1o-lb pail good lard IS so
One 5lb pail good lard 40
Best hams, per b. - .IoM
Three 3-lb cans pumpkin as
All package coffees, per pkg II
Kansas -four, per 100 lbs 400
One package gold dust 40
Eight lbs oat meal - .25
IS lbs best onions --- so
These prices are for spot cash
and remain in effect until Tues
day, December 9Th.
We have just unloaded a car of
Kansas flour and are selling it at
the same price as any first grade
Colorado flour.
CARLTON -TINDALL MER. co.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-03-24

table. and one thousand dollars reward Is
offered for proof to the contrary. II
never fails to cure Contagious Blood
Poison, Scrofuia, Eczema, Rheumatism,
Cancer, or any other disease of the
blood. If You have a blood disease.
take remedy which will not injure you.
Beware of mercury; don't do violence
to your system. Don't get bottled up
Our BIO o X S sent free to any address.
Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ca.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-03-24

the preliminary contest to de-
eide who shall have the honor Of
representing the West Virginia
University in the inter collegiate
oratorical contest among the col
leges aud universities OF Western
Pennsylvania and West Virginia
will be held March 25th. Charles
Fenton Holden. of Harrison county;
j. +. Maynard. of Mercer county;
Gerald N. Smith, OF Barbour
county; Bernard II. Trussell. OF
Jefferson county; Stuart IL. Bow.
man. OF Barbour county. and .. II.
Ogden, of Harrison county, will
take part in the preliminary con-
test.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-03-24
THE PULP MILL CASE.

The court filed its opinion in
the clerks Office In Frederick, Sat
urdny granting the Pied mont Pulp
and Paper Company, of Luke, ALE
Pany county, IA new trial. The
company was found guilty Of poll
luting the water of The Pc omac
river at Cumberland, from which
that city takes her water supply. at
the Decem Der term Of court. The
trial lasted sixteen days. and the
mileage and board ofthe company's
witnesses were over $4,000. Mo
ton for new trial was argued be-
fore the full bench on February
23rd.
The new trial was granted on the
grounds that George A. Pearre. In
his closing address 20 the jury.
made an unlawful attack upon
Benjamin A. Richmond, senior
counsel for the defense. and the
introduction of newspapers into
the jurors room, when that body
had retired to deliberate.
The case will be tried IN the Cir
cult court in Frederick agnin un-
less the case is slotted by the State.
II is said the entire trial cost over
Sl5, 1000 ,kland Republican.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-03-24
DIR. hOgRIs's WILL.

Morgsntown, March l5.-The
will of the late DR.. Morris was read
last night, and AS all had prophc-
cled. 1t is peculiar sort of docu
ment. The only person to whom
he left property directly is Alfred
Jackson. the faithful colored man
who has been his personal attend
ant and professional assistant Cor n
great number of years. Alfred il
given ali the dental tools, appara
tus and fixtures Of every descrip
ton Internationally. lie is also
given deed of trust which the
doctor held on the dwelling house
of Alfs father at Fairmont.
amounting to 5000. He is also
given the life interest in a tract of
10 acres of very valuable land ne i
Morgantown. Mrs. Trlplet, "A SIS
ter-in law, is given $50 wear.
The Morgantown Methodist Prot
estant church. Of which deceased
was a mem Der, is given SOC year
The interest OF all other property.
which, by his own estimate.
amounts to over 800, 600. is to be
given annually to his seven broth
ers and sisters for 20 years. and
the end Of that time all of the prop
erty, except that left for life &c
Jackson, is to be sold and divided
equally among his ncices and
nephcws.
George G. Baker, nephew, is
made executor of the estate and
given power to sell all property ex
cepi that in this town. and to make
purchases of real estate as he may
see fit. The executor is given very
wide latitude.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-03-24
AS TO COLLEGE EDUCATION

From The West Virginia School Journal.
1t Is a great mistake to suppose
that college education is neces-
sary for success in politics. al
though there Is no doubt that such
an advantage is felt by those who
succeed. There have been twenty
forr presidents; fifteen of them
were college graduu'e bur he two
who are always mentioned as the
first citizens Of America were not
George Washington was educated
in the fed, and experience was his
best teacher, while Lincoln's strug
gle. for learning is equally well
known. The following is list of
the presidents and the institutions
from which they graduated
George Washington, None.
John Adams, Harvard.
Thomas Jefferson, William and
Mary.
James Madison. Princeton.
james Monre. William and Mary.
John Quincy Adams, Harvard.
Andrew Jackson, None.
Martin Van Buren,, None.
William IL. Harrison, Hampden
University, Virginia.
John Tyler. William and Mary.
James X. Polk, University of
North Carolina.
Zachary Taylor, None.
Willard Fillmore. None.
franklin Pierce, Bowdoin.
James Buchanan, Dickinson Col
lege.
Abraham Lincoln, None.
Andrew Johnson, None.
Ulysses s. Grant. West Point.
Rutherford b. Hayes, Kenyon.
James A. Garfield. Williams.
Chester A. Arthur, Union.
Grover Cleveland, None.
Benjamin Harrison, Miami.
William Mckinley, None.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-03-24
KENNA's STATUE

Washington. March Is. Senator
Faulkner and ex Governor Mac
Corkle, who had been authorized
to act for the full mem borship OF
the Kenna statue commission, had
a conference here Monday with
Sculptor Doyle regarding The statue.
They told the sculptor that his
work was not satisfactory, and that
he would have to correct certain
defects before il would be accepted
This the sculptor undertook to do,
and Tor that purpose be will remove
the statue from statuary hall to u
studio.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-03-24
UNIVERSITY TEAM.
The Season Schedule Has Been An
nouuced.

The 6ne weather Of the past
week has been productive Of good
results on the base ball ield at he
West Virginia University. Every
thing that bore semblance TO aunI.
form was utilized by the many c,n
dldates for positions on this yenr's
teams and the practice WAS more
than gratifying TO Manager Bruner,
who predicts that his team will be
away in the lead among the school
tea ms of this section. 1t seems al
most certain that Eve Of last sea-
sons team will be ON this year
nine. They are Lowe, pitcher;
Anderson. first bate; McWnor,er.
third bare; Lawhead. left field, and
Lewcllyn, ccLter field. Lowe is
showing mp splendidly in practice,
and Bowman, who comes TO the
university with considerable repu-
tation in central West Virginia.
Will help out in the pitching.
Shelby, of Uniontown, will probably
do all the backstop work. He is u
new man, but his work is giving
excellent satisfaction. Schad, of
Benwood, is the most promising
candidate for the second bag. and
Mitchellis making a strong prac-
licc bid for the right garden. A
half dozen candidates are TRYING
for the short field. The following
is the schedule arranged by MAN.
agcr Bruner:
April 30, against Waynesburg at
Morgantown.
May 2, against the Western Uni
versity of Pennsylvania, at Morgan.
town.
May IA, against Grove City Col
lege at Grove CITY.
May 81, open.
May %, against Ohio Wesleyan
University, AZ Morganiown.
May 30, against the Uuiontown
Athletic Club, Mt Uniontown.
June 3, against Grove City Col
lege. at Morgantown.
June 0, against Otterbein COL
lege. at Morg ,ntown.
There is disappointment among
the student body that game
against Washington and jefferson
College. OF Washington. Pa, could
not be arranged.