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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-26

S. S. S. Before allowing me to take II, how
ever, my guardian, who was chemist, ana.
lyzed the remedy, and pronounced II free OF
Dotash or mercury. | felt SO much better after
taking two bottles that continued the rem
edy. and in two months was cured completely.
The cure was permanent, for have never since
had a touch Of Rheumatism though many
times exposed to damp and cold weather.
ELEANOR NJ. TIPPELL,
S7l1 Powelton Avenue, Philadelphia.
Don't suffer longer with Rheumatism.
Throw aside your oils and liniments, as
they can not reach your trouble. Don't
experiment with doctors-their potash
and mercury will add to your disabil-
ity and completely destroy your diges-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-26

We have received our Spring
and Summer Stock of Dry
Goods, Notions and Millinery,
and have marked them at prices
that competition is not in it.
Compare prices on MadrasCloth
and GinghamS and look at ours
at from 5 cents up. Wash Goods
from 4 cents up, and our Cor
SetS-we never in all our eXpe-
rience have sold as many in the
same time as we have sold in
the last two weeks. Our stock
is full up and prices away down.
Notice our scent Display in
the east window.
AS usual you will find OUR
Millinery Display equal to any
thing in larger towns. Come in
and look over our stock and
compare prices.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-26

several prominent physi-
clans and took their treat
ment faithfully, but was
unable to get the slight
est relief. In fact, my con-
dition seemed to grow
worse, the disease spread
over my entire body, and
from November to March
l suffered agony. | tried
many patent medicines,
but none relieved me.
Upon the advice Of u
friend | decided to try
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-26

Mamma-How did you get your
clothes 60 badly torn ?
Willie-Tryin' t keep a little boy
from beiu licked.
Mamma-That was brave deed.
Who was the boy?
Willie-Me.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-26

Doctor" said Mr.. Spudds, my in
somnia is much worse now than it
ever was before" Indeed" replied
DR.. Paresis. "Yes, sir, it is. Why,
1 can't even sleep when it is time to
get up.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-26

ait happened right under my nose.
said the smart girl after the mean man
kissed her.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-26
FATAL DUEL.

With the most painful sensations we
announce the death Of Mr.. Peyton Bull
Smith. eldest son Of General John Smith
of this County, Representative in Con
gress. In the death OF this young gen
tleman we have again to deplore the
prevalence Of practice, which bv rapid
strides has gained uncontrolled ascend
ancv throughout the civilized world.
He fell a victim in duel with Mr.. JOS
eph Holmes Of this place, on Tuesday
last, near ShephcrdStowu, on the Mary
land side of the Potomac.
Thus prematurely has society been
berelt of a young man who gave strong
indications of future worth and useful
ness. He had but just finished his edu-
cation and entered on the study of the
law. when in frail moment the pleas
ing anticipationS of his family and
friends have been blasted by Il prema-
ture death. In his exterior he was ele-
CANT and graceful-in his disposition
amiable-in his department correct and
honorable 1t would therefore seem un-
necessary to add that his death is most
sincerely regretted by all who knew him
and that a general gloom pervades the
circle of his acquaintance.
We most sincerely sympathize with
the mournerS and distressed family and
friends OF the deceased. on TINS melah-
choly and aihictlhg occasion.
Great intimacy had existed between
the Smith and Holmes families and the
event was equally distressing to both.
have i'm my possession two letters
,,-.i,,., bv Mr. Hunter Holmes. q broth.
-, u.,u,os 90 co,oral ord
TT VI 'oSol" i-''''''''
Mrs. smith, s'ailhS no" 'eII'o'! "e was
orieyed and how he had made every ef-
g., -, ,,ro,.or, tho duel have also q
i0' ~ " -, ,,L..t,.La.5
letter from MIS- 'iII'" ~ HeI nus ANU
i'm which she urges him TO see that pun
isbnent iS meted out To the officers who
,,., I,,.,,, ,I,,.. co,,.o ,,r tho whole
seem ~ ia y ~
trouble.
A letter from General Smith TO Mrs.
Smith from his post i'm Congress. at the
-. In I'D - chou. tho strarctb of
''u''' VIZ
NeheraI ShIIh C"d'"O'eI !" manner
which would be Of interest 10 everyone
u-,,..,,>. n,.a,,. 81, 800
" N'''''>'' w. :,
win emotions oi piIrclH@ grleI "
sensations oil allIctioh l commence d
letter OF melancholy import.
Misfortune mas again visited hacA-
wood, and the NUMBER OF our oHsprihs
again reduced Inc DOW Is struck ti * q,
the lameht&oIe cries o., p[o"' ,E,,. MouIu
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-26
PURE AND FRESH DRUGS!
j. G. GIBSON'S, Druggist.

GONE of those nice Black Dress Skirts
y and Colored, from Sl.OO oSl.5O; new
ShirtwaiSts from 30 cents up to 10
cents and Sl.0O Calico Wrappers so, 10
and 50 cents Night Gowns, Muslin
Drawers, something very nice for ladies,
t MISS ELLEN'S.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-26
Cuba! Cuba!
Congress Has Acted
and
Cuba Must Be Freel

We take pleasure in announcing the
arrival of the largest and most COM
r'ete line Of Fancy and Up-to-date
Groceries.
4 revolution in Fancy Crackers,
Banquet Waters, Waterthin and Cream
Lunch in one-pound packages.
We can .ickle your palate in Cali
.1ruia Fruits.
Just received a fine lot Of Hams,
Shoulders, Bouciess Bacon and Bo-
l0gua.
We keep everything kept in first
class, Grocery.
Yours for business,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-26

Jan. 20, lS9S-tf
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
CONFERENCE WEEK.
Local Methodist Preachers Making Ar
rangements for the Session Next April


The Methodist preachers of the citv
are already making arrangements for
the annual New England conference
which is to be held in Trinity Church
this city, early in April. Rev. Raymond
+. Holway, pastor of Trinity Church. is
chairman of the local committee of ar
rangements, and Rev. L. w. Adams of
webster Square Church, is its secretary
Ihe conference will open its 1920 session
on Wednesday April 6, and on the even
ing before there is to be a celebration
OF the anniversary Of the organization
OF the Epworth League, at which Rev.
Willard T. Perrin of Lowell will preside.
Each session of the conference will be
preceded by praise service from 500
10 O'Clock. Bishop Newman will pre-
side over the conference. The bishop
Will preach at union service in Me-
chanics Hall on the morning of Sunday.
April 10, and in the evening there will
be union missionary meeting in Trim
ity Church. The afternoon of Sunday
will as usual be devoted to the ordina-
ton OF deaconS, deaconesses and elders.
Rev. G. e. Davis of the First NJ f.
Church of Lynn has been invited TO
preach the conference sermon, and Rev.
DR.. James Nudge, secretary of the con-
ference, will be his alternate.
Thursday evening of conference week
will be devoted to meeting of the
F'reedmens Aid and Southern Educa-
tional Society, at which Rev. DR. ]. w.
Hamilton will deliver the principal adj
dress, and President G. Stanley Hall
will be among the speakers. Friday
evening, the Church Extension Society
will hold its annual meeting, and Sat-
urday evening will be devoted to a tenn
perance rally. There is talk of big re-
ception to Bishop Newman in Associa-
ton Hall, open to everybody, some time
during the conference, but the details
have not been arranged
The conference will last over Sunday,
which happens to be Easter Sunday. 1t
has been the custom for the preachers
attending the conference to preach in
the city pulpits of other denominations
on conference Sunday, but it may be
that this custom will not be so generally
observed as usual owing to the Easter
services in most of the churches. 1t is
understood, however, that Secretary
Adams of the local committee has sent
letters to some SO members of the con-
ference, requesting them to hold them
selves in readiness to preach Sunday
should invitations be extended to them
from other churches.
1t is understood that no changes in the
local Methodist pastorates are likely to
come as the result of the coming con-
ference.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
COURT CALENDAR.

Charles NJ. Thayer, as administrator
of the estate of Nathaniel Z. Taft of
oxford, attached the real estate of the
Worcester Rag Warehouse Company in
the sum of $4,000, the Hubley Manufac-
turing Supply Company in $500, Annie
M. Hubley in $1,000, and Alice B. Hub
ley in $500, Saturday. These attach
ments are all made on notes held by the
estate of Nathaniel E. Taft against the
parties named. Mr.. Thayer appears for
the plaintiff in each case.
CENTRAL DISTRICT COURT, UT
LEY, j., SATURDAY, JAN. %.
Thomas Morrison was arraigned on
the charge of larceny of fur robe from
the carriage of Ashley WisweIl. Morri-
son, when arrested by Sergt. McMurray
and Officer Dunn, Friday evening, had
the robe in his possession. The Off
GERS also ascertained that he had tried
to sell the robe in bar room. Morri-
son stated that he was bridge builder
by trade, and belonged in Baltimore. He
claimed to have found the robe in the
street. His story was not considered
plausible, however. and he was SEN
tneced to the house of correction for
four months.
George Howard, who is thought to be
a companion of Morrison. was fined $40
for being drunk.
THE CIVIL SESSION.
In the civil session Saturday morn
ing, the Smith & Green Co. brought suit
against Louis and Homer Cader, retail
lime dealers at 25 Washington street, to
recover $69.54, which the plaintiffs claim
the defendants owe.
Since the transaction, which the de-
PENDANTS admit, the brothers have dis
solved partnership, and each claims that
the other should pay the bill.
The plaintiffs, in their declaration.
claim that at the time of the dissolution
OF partnership their firm was not noti-
fed of the transaction as required by
law, and therefore both defendants are
liable for the amount sued for. Decision
was reserved until next week.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
A SINGLE NIGHT,
Worcester Theatre Will Be Open
Only One Evening This Week.
The Cuban Revolution Pictured at lo-
throp's-How the Bijou viii Entertain
Its Patrons-Gossp.

There is a desert of darkness at the
worcester Theatre this week, enlivened
by one oasis OF light, Thursday evening,
when Chas. H. YaIe's "Devirs Auction"
will be the dazzling attraction. Cancel
ing dates, which was Manager Rocks
bane last season, is responsible for the
paucity of plays at present, but as
strong attractions have been crowded in
pretty thick of late, possibly lull may
not be a bad condition of things to
avoid satiating the playgoers' appedtes,
and the theatre treasury will probably
show little depletion at the close of the
season from the present temporary stag
nation.
"Cuba's Vow" a drama of the pres
ent revolution, which has been strongly
endorsed by press and public, is listed
for Lothrop's, the current week
The biograph continues its trium-
phant sway at the Bijou, supported by
pleasantly diversified aggregation of
talent.
THE DEVILS AUCTION"
This ever blooming spectacle by the
constant favor with which it is year af-
ter year received, and its never-failing
freshness and novelty, has acquired the
prefix Forever" with which its mana
ger, Chas. H. Yale, dubs it this season.
To mention 1.-THE DEVILS Auction" is to
call up a recollection of gorgeous seem
cry, brilliant costuming, intricate tricks.
bright ballets, pretty women, funny
men, clever dancers, male and female
acrobats, gymnasts and pantomimists,
and colossal entertainment generally.
Manager Yale has always made it a
custom to introduce Throughout the
piece a number of special vaudeville fea-
lures that have not been seen in other
attractions, and in this seasons produc-
ton there will be no deviation from this
rule.
To begin with, the eccentric Teskat
Troupe of comic cyclers will appear in
the new pantomimic episode, "The Bi-
cycle Craze" assisted by the trick rider,
Alexander Decca- Another unusual fea-
ture is that of the Phantos Brothers,
the aerial grotesques. 1t is compara-
lively easy for man gifted with comic
ability to be funny on terra firma, but
when it is to be considered that these
artists create screams of laughter while
suspended on a frail ladder and trapeze
attached to the highest point of the pro-
scenium arch the Phantos Brothers ef-
forts to please might well be termed
high" art. These artists offer quite a
sensational finish to their clever special
ty, the comedian of the team dropping
from the top of the proscenium arch to
the stage below. Leading the dramatic
forces are the singing comedian, Harry
M. Brown, who also appears in original
specialties, and Miss Wayne Mayo, a
versatile soubret Miss Mayo is a very
pretty girl, who sings we'll and plays
the banjo better. The usual gorgeous
ballets and transformation scenes will
shine out in their accustomed splendor,
and Chas. H Yale's name is sure guar
antee Of a good show.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
LoTHRoP's OPERA HOUSE.
"CUBA's VOW"

COBAS > VOW.
This big melodramatic triumph, with
its powerfully told story, its scenic and
mechanical accompaniments, it's COM
petent cast of 80 people is one of the
strongest and most complete attractions
on the road. 1t has a record of long
runs in the principal cities, last season,
without encountering a single unfavor-
able notice. OF the half dozer or more
plays founded on the Cuban resolution,
this is the only one that has lived
The prologue shows the hacienda of
Antonio Verona, IN Bahia Hondo, Gu
ba, and here the slaughter occurs of the
Cuban planter, from which the name
of the play originates Cuba Verona
vows vengeance on the slayers of her
parents, and the first act finds the prin-
cipal characters in Barcelona, Spain,
during one of the fete days. Here op-
portunity is given for rich costume eff
fects in the gay bull fighters, students
and citizens taking part in the festivi-
ties. The next act shows the encamp-
ment of the Cuban army at Bahia
Hondo. Act displays three scenes. the
interior of Cabanas prison at Havana,
ruin, near Guanabacoa and "Satan's
bridge" The last act shows the interior
OF the castle San Severino. These scenes
are beautiful and accurate, and designed
by the great New York scenic artist.
Harley Merry, who made a careful and
thorough study Of his subjects before
transferring them to canvas. The in
terpretfng company is headed by Tessie
beagle as Cuba, who has been cast in
many Of the leading dramas OF the pres
ent day. Leander Blanden, the hus-
band, by the way, of Katherine Rober.
plays Lieut.. Percival Grant of the u.
). navy, and Kathlyn Davenport makes
a wonderful hit as Donna Vasquez, "the
tlgress OF Andalusia"; Hugh Miller. e.
A Clarke, Josephine Britain Pose
Evans and other capable actors have
lesser parts in this brilliant drama
which is sure to be heavily patronized'
as it is timely and on a subject of ab.
soroing interest to all classes of peopIe
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
THE BIJoU THEATRE.

Ihe success of the biograph has been
SO great at this house that the engage
ment originally made for two weeks has
been extended two weeks longer, with
slfong prospect of running out the sea-
son. The present week will offer a Sc
lection er the views of the past two
weeks with three or four new ones to
add novelty and variety The biogranl,
Is so far ahead of all other similar ma
chimes that the most distant comparison
is ridiculous. The instrument used at
the Bijou is exactly the same that has
been the strong feature at Keith's Union
Square Theatre, New York, for more
than two years.
The head liner of the variety enter
tanners who fill out the bill this week
is Walter Leon, the child mimic and i'm
personator. Master Leon IS scarcely 10
years old, but has striking power of
facial expression and unique initiative
abilities. His photographs show him a
child of much personal beauty and ex-
tensive range of wardrobe, and his
caH proclaim him one OF
the modern wonders of the world
Barry and Brannon are two young Irish
comedians, who are rapidly coming to
the fore. Cliff Farrell, musical come
dian and monologue artist. is expected to
keep away the blues for 10 minutes. and
DdH1y anu DOlly Mann are sure TO WIN
regulations as fun makers with the
comedy, ''Uncle Tins Visit" Grenache
brothers are billed as dexterous cane
manipulators and slack wire jugglers,
and are followed by Katheryne Proctor
Bennett, a young lady whose style of
singing is as peculiar as her manner Of
spelling her name, for she affects the
new rag time" songs. The two Bar
retts give an exhibition of club swing
- 1hIl1tl1e and Wa-stfeYt f,rdpa,
and have called it ''The college boy and
the farmer" The engagement of Prof.
Struck, a magician and Seight of hand
expert will be hailed with pleasure by
the many who appreciate this sort of
thing and who keenly enjoyed the clever
work of another legerdermain expert
two weeks ago.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
HIGH SCHOOL SOCIETIES.
Programs Carried Out by the Debating
and Literary Association.

and Literary Association.
The following programs We're carried
out by the debating societies at the,high
school, Friday:
Sunner-Declamatio f. B. Simons;
defamation, H. ]. Conant; oration, D.
NJ. Croker; reading, Donald Barton.
Question: Resolved, that a military
alliance should be formed between Eng
land and the United States" Affirma-
tive, ]. T. Madden H H. Smith, H. c.
Carroll; negative, r. j. Hastings, r.
Warren, G. j. Hurley. Decided in the
negative.
Eucleia--Oration, A. O'Connor ora
tion, J. ]. Keating; defamation, NJ. w.
Holden; extract from Bryan's Memorial
day speech, e. McKoan: reading, John
F. McGratn: defamation, James Lynch.
Question, Resolved, that, as an orator,
Bryan ranks with Webster" Affirma-
tive j. j. Keating, 7. F. Doyle; mega
tive, ]. c. Donnelly, c. F. Regan, T.
Dowd, ]. McGrath; critic. p. f. Doyle.
Decided in the affirmative.
Aletheia-Shakspere contest, the
club; essay, Miss NJ Taft; essay, Miss
Asher. Question, Resolved, that the
policemen are better life preservers than
the firemen.' Affirmative. Miss Man
ming. Miss Hopson and Miss Goodwin:
negative, Miss E. Taft Miss Feingold,
Miss Mcmahon. Decided in the mega
tive both on the merits of the question
and of debate.
MISUNDERSTANDING. W. O'Brien; ad-
dress. f. P. Larkin, paper. r.. C. Booth;
reading, L. S. Record Question, RE
solved, that protection is the economic
policy for the United States" Affirma,
tive, P Loft. w. C. Minch, w. f. Prince
r. NJ Cushman, E. H. Reed. E. T.
Lawrence; negative, L. S. Record, A. w
Miller, L. e. Vaughan, w O'Brien, H
f. Miles. C. e. Dennis. Question de-
cided in negative.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
MAURICE J. COLLINS SURPRISED.

Maurice J. Collins was 25 years of
age Friday. and in the evening 16 of his
friends invited him down to Kennedys
hotel, where they mad prepared a neat
little surprise for him. The surprise
came in the shape of fine dinner, after
which d. t. Callahan, on behalf of the
party, presented to Mr.. Collins dress
suit case and a box of his favorite
cigars. Mr. Collins responded, after
which a general good time followed.
Those who were present at the festivi-
ties were d. T. Callahan. Thomas j.
Degnan, Maurice ]. Ward, Michael Nc
Partland, w. ]. Cahill, Thomas j. Har-
rahy, j. NJ. Gallagher, Charles NJ. Padu-
la, H. H. O'Rourke, John Kelley, John
Harrahy, P. LAWN, M. A. O'Rourke,
Frank Hickey and j. ]. Kennedy.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
CHAPLIN CLUB RECEPTION.

The Chaplin Club Of the First Univer-
sslist Church will tender a reception to
Or. and Mrs. Gunnison Tuesday eve
ming, Feb l. from to 10, in the church
vestry. The gathering is particularly
for the younger people, but all men,
hers of the church and congregation
will be welcome. Light refreshments
will be served.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
ARTISTIC SCULPTURE.

Timothy J. McAuliffe, the local archi-
tectural sculptor, has just completed
some exceptionally fine work for the
Church of the Blessed Sacrament of
Providence, R. I. The work is now in
clay, at his Foster street studio. There
are two life-size statues If St. Peter
and st, Paul, and four smaller pieces
of the evangelists, Matthew, Mark,
Luke and John The work is all high
ly creditable and Worcester may well
congratulate Mr.. McAuliffe or the fa-
vorable notice that it will win for him.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
K. OF c. BICYCLE CLUB.
AIhambra Council Wheelmen Organize fol
Sport.

A number of members of Alhambra
Council, K. Of c., met at the office of
]. F. Harrigan, As Southbridge street,
Friday evening, and organized what
will be known as the K. of c. Bicycle
Club All members Of the order are
eligible to membership by signing the
roll. which may be found at Mr.. Harri-
gan's office.
A committee was appointed to draw
up set of bylaws and decide on
uniform. About 25 signed the roll The
next meeting of the club will be held at
As Southbrddge street, Friday evening,
Feb. 4.
The following officers were elected:
President, jeremiah Twomey; secretary,
Daniel F. Rourke; treasurer, John F.
Harrigan.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
LAKE TROUT AT MARsHALL's S.

Five handsome lake trout in the win
dow of the Star Lunch rooms, Saturday
evening, attracted the attention of a
large number Of passers-by. The speck-
led beauties were caught in Winnisquam
lake. near Laconia, N. H., by w. E.
Marshall, while on few days vacation
in the granite state. The largest trout
weighed pounds, and the smallest
about 11s pounds.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
A TALK ON ELECTRICITY.

Prof A. L. Smith gave an interesting
and instructive address before the Wor-
cester Association of Stationary Engin-
eers. Saturday evening, on the "Efficien-
cy of the dynamo and motor The talk
was informal and treated of the care,
defects and remedies employed in con-
nection with the use of electric dynamos
and motors Following the address there
was a general discussion.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
ODD FELLOWS. DANCE.

Loyal Bay State Lodge, NJ. T., enter
tanned big party of friends at a So
cial dance in Red Mems Hall, Friday
evening. Nays Orchestra furnished mu-
sic and Adams catered. George r. Day
was floor director A. E. Masse assist
ant and D. P. Thomas w. S. Randall,
John Cardinal and Hiram Flansburg
aids.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
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FOR
G ri .
A Hard Cold.

Richard ]. Wall, who has a
large prescription drug store in
Brooklyn, says: "I have many
recommendations for your ''zsz'
for Grip and Colds
MRS. w. ]. Wallace, wal1ing-
ford, Conn, says: "Ndy mother,
an old lady of rs, was twice pre-
vented from having Pneumonia
by talSing "Sevsnty-seven" in
time.
RS@ 25c. vial leads to a 81 flask.
AT druggists or sent on receipt Of price.
Ask for DIR. Humphrey Specific Manual of all
Diseases at your Druggists or Mailed free.
humphreys Medicine Company, New York.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
MUSIC AT PLYMOUTH CHURCH,

There will be special musical services
at Plymouth Church this evening at Z
O'clock. Parker's Redemption hymn"
and selections from Bucks "46th psalm"
win be rendered. The choir of the First
Universalist Church will assist in the
service.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23

TO remove dandruff. keep the scalp
moist. clean and healthy, and give vitality
and color to weak. faded and gray hair
use Ayers Hair Vigor. 1t has no equal
in merit as a hair dressing, and for the
prevention Of badness. scalp humors and
candruh.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
Ghe Sunday spp.
CITY NEWS.
i. HOPKINS WILL NOR SPEAK.


Owing to his severe cold, Col. W. S.
B. Hopkins who was to make one of the
addresses at the Burns banquet, Tues
day evening, will be unable to be pres
ent. He has however, prepared his
speech, and it will be read by Gen.
lockwood Hoar.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-23
PERSONALS.

After gravely rejecting few mo-
ments, Joseph jefferson replied as fol-
lows TO Cincinnati bore who asked him