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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-31
HoxoRs SURROGATE WELLER.
Queens County lawyers surprise Him on
His Last Day in ONCE.

his Day u Omco.
JAMAICA. l.. L., Dec. 30.-This was A. N. We'll
ler's last day as Surrogate OF Queens county.
and when he appeared in the courtroom this
morning he found present fully one hundred
lawyers waiting TO present to him a silver
loving cup. County Judge Harrison S. Moore
said that the gift was not that of an associa-
ton. but was an expression OF the Individual
regard of the lawyers of the county. In hand
loving. cup represents the love and affection we
all feel for you as q man and a brother lawyer"
their handsome testimonial and asked. in be-
half OF his successor In office. the same cour-
tended to himself. He had held the place for
twelve years
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-31
SIZE TH0UGHr SHE HAD IT.
Guileless Mrs. Hang SwindIed by the Old
Envelope Game.

A weli-dressed man, about 40 years old,
called at Charles Haug's house. 1877 Hopkins
avenue. Jersey City. yesterday morning and
showed Mrs. Haug n package of twcnty-ons
envelopes. He told her they contained prizes.
which were put in by the manufacturers for
the purpose OF introducing the envelopes. lie
selected one OF the envelopes and took n SIS
bill out Of it. After showing the bill to Mrs.
Haug he, selected another envelope containing
another bill. which he apparently returned 70
the envelope.
Now. madam" said the man, IT don't know
now, much more money there is in this box,
for So"
Mrs; HauG jumped at the offer. When the
man had gone away, with her So she opened
nothing but blank paper. Then sho tainted.
INC sWlnule was roPOrted to the police.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-31
THE HUDSON CLOSED BY ICE.
Steamer D.. 8. Miller Ran on n windrow of
leo. but Was Pulled Off.

leo. but Was Pulled OFF.
~PoUGHKEEPsIE, Dec. 30.-The steamer D. s.
Miller Of the Foughkeepsie line ran upon a
windrow OF ice yesterday morning about a mile
north OF Marlboro and became fast. She was
loaded with freigh and passengers. The best
efforts Of the engines failed to move the vessel,
and after an hour or so the passengers walked
to the shore on the Ice and continued their
Journey by rail. The Miller lay on the Ice all
to her relief. 1t was found that the Miller had
Ice under her to the thickness OF about thirty
vessels steamed up to the city, reaching here
about 2 o'clock. This, closes navigation. as
river south of here, reaching from shore to
shore.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-31
Spanish Liners Ply to Havana Again.

j. NJ. Ceballos h Co. announced yesterday
that the Spanish line, Of which they are the
agents. will resume business on Jan. 10. The
steamship Mexico will sail then for Havana.
She originally flew the Spanish flag. She was
sold AS a prize Of the American Navy and was
under the stars and Stripes a short time. Later
she was bought by the Spanish line.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-31
Former Gunner's Mate on the BaItim ore
Robbed.

K~ANKAKEE. ILL.,, Dec. 30.-John Walsh. for
merly g%unner's mate Of the Baltimore and
a resident OF Chicago. was robbed Of 1910 ON
an Illinois Central train between this city and
Efingham last night. He received his dis
charge in New, York on Dec. 7. and was on his
way nome. The. money was abstrRctcd from
his overcoat, which was thrown over the back
81 MS seat, while the sailor was ssleen. Walsh
wounded during the attack OF Manila on
Aug. IL.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-31
The Twelnh Sew Work. sail. for M~ntanra..

CHARLESTON. s, c., Dec. 30,-The transports
Minnewaska. Manitoba and Saratoga sailed
this morning with troops for Cuba. The
Twelfth New York Regiment embarked on the
Manitoba for MatanZas. The Mlnnewaska is
bound for Ctenfuegos with the Sixth Ohio Rsgi-
mem, ana me saratoga carried tho First Bat
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-31
The Grip in West Point Acadsm,,

WEST PoINT. Dec. 3O.-The grip has invaded
the Military Academy, There are now thirty
one cases in the cadet hospital from all the
classes and they are eth coming In. The re-
SUIT Is that the hospital has become so crowded
sleep on the floor.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-31
Court Calendars This DIV.

supreme Corrt,.,spscial T~srm,-PArt H. Court
6urrogato's Court-ChAnlberS.-For pnobata-w M
of Auguats Med. Wright. at 1890 A, IL. "N
y. hotiV9s a. 1890 4. u.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-31
Obdam Takes Third Nebraska Men 10 Cuba

SAVANNAH, ia, Dec. 30.-The United States
transport OLDHAM sailed to-day for Havana
with the First Battalion OF the Third Nebraska
Regiment. The transports, Rormanian and
MhhhchiHsn arrived TO-DAY TO take r lops TO Cuba
0Gders. ~ @"s"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06

lists recently from Albuf urque, New
Mexico, left via steamer Altoona, this
morning for Portland,
Miss Lucia Cochran, having spent
the holidays at her home in this city,
returned TO Portland this morning
where she will resume her studies.
Mr.. II. Parker, chief engineer OF the
Insane Asylum at OSawatOmie, Kan
sas, Is in the city for visit with his
niece, Mrs. Geo. Mauer, Lincoln Ave
nue..
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ii Heritage who
have been visiting Piof. II. A. Heri-
tage and family, left Wednesday eve
ming via California for their home at
Coffeyville, Kansas.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Il. Heck, OF Latrobe
Pennsylvania, arrived in the city this
morning and spent the day with Hon.
j. G.. PEBBLES whose cousins they are.
Mr.. and Mrs. Heck leaYe tonight on
the overland for points In California.
Secretary ThOm9s and A. Virgins,
OF the city Y. NJ. 9. A. and G.. w. AS
chenbrenner, II. b. Wilkins and Will
Jones, Of the W. u. Association went
to Portland today to attend tine North
west Convention Of the Y. M. G. A.
Miss Pauline Kline of Corvallis,
vice president of the Rebekah As
sembly l. o. o. f., of Oregon arrived
In Salem yesterday. to attend the
installation ceremonies at l. o. o. +.
hall last eve. She was the guest of
Mrs Thos, Holman, leaving by this
mornings train for Portland.
EoLvERsoN's JANUARY CLEAR
ANCE SALE.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06
ANNUAL MEETING 1. o. G. ,

ANNUAL MEEIlNG i. y. u. L,
An Interesting Session Officers
Are Elected.
The annual meeting Of District
Lodge No. 10, l o. G. T., OF Oregon,
was held Wednesday afternoon and
evening In the Turuer block.
Six lodges were represented, viz
Candy Lodge; Endeavor Lodge Of
Aurora; Silver Lodge, OF Silverton;
Willamette Lodge, of ButteYille;
Victor Lodge, OF Mehama, and Un-
ion Lodge, Of Salem.
The District Lodge was called to
order by the District Templar, Uriah
Lehman, at 1870 p. m. Eleven mem
bers took the District degree at this
session.
The following officers we're elected
Tor the ensuing year: District Temp
lar, Rev. Lew Davis, OF Candy; Vice
Templar, Mrs. Ella Langly, of Silver
ton; Secretary, Rev. McNaill Howell,
OF Brooks; Counsellor, Fred Dental.
OF ButteYille; Treasurer, Mrs. Rhodes,
of Salem; Superintendent of Juvenile
Work, Grace Burdick, of Salem.
The evening session opened at 1880
p. m. At this session eight more took
the district degree.
The Grand Chief Templar Of Oregon
Rev. w. j. Blackwell, was present at
the sessions, aud IN the evening de-
livered an address to the members, in
which he emphasized the necessity Of
the educational work. He was fol-
lowed by Rev. Davis, who delivered
a short but stirring address.
The meeting was closed with a short
program.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06
PERSONALS.

HoLvERsoN's JANUARY CLEAR
ANCE SALE.
G. p, Bishop is in Portland.
f. N. Derby Is in Portland on buis-
ness.
Druggist d. j, Fry was in Portland
today.
L. IL. Mcmahon left this morning
for Marshiield.
Hon. G, NJ. Irwin returned today
from Corvallis.
II. A. Livesley, the hop buyer, re-
turned home today,
VIM, Barlow, of Barlow station was,
Salem visitor today,
Hon Mckinley Mitchell, OF Ger
vais, returned home today.
Mrs. j, M. Long, OF Brownsville, is
visiting friends In this city.
Mrs. j. A, Richardson returned
Wednesday evening from Portland.
ID. G. Sherman and Ben Hayden
went To Portland on the afternoon
train.
ID. b. lrYln has returned from
the metropolis.
Hon. G, b. Moores, register of the
Oregon CITY Land Office, was In the
city today.
Mrs. NJ. l., HELEN, who has been
visiting at the home OF j NJ. Payne,
has returned TO Portland.
Miss Gertrude Conser. OF Portland,
was the guest OF Miss Oda Chapman
Wednes lay recurring home this after
lOOn.
l.. ii Mcmahon left today on u
speaking tour for Coos county He
also speaks on state affairs at Drain
this evening,
Rev. and Mrs. j. c. Burns, Evangel-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06
TODAY'S MARKET.


PORTLAND, Jan. 6.-Wheat valley
tic; Walla Walla, nc.
Flour-Portland, 1885; Superflne,
81 25 per bbl.
Oats-White3 35(d 36c
Hay-GoOd, $l2(dl3 per ton.
Hops -5(dlIc; old crop 4(d6c.
Wool--Valley, l4(dl6c; Eastern
Oregon, l2c.
Mlllstuff-Bfan, sl7; shorts, Sl7.
Poultry-Chickens, mixed 81, ,75(d2. %;
turkeys, live, S(dllc.
Eggs-OregOn, pc per doz.
HideS-Green, Salted 60 lbs, 7(d7tc.
under 60 lbs, ,6t(d7c;sheep pelts, l0Cdl5c,
Onions-S0(dSl per C.
Butter-Best dairy, 30(d40c; faccv
reamery, 50c(d55c roll.
Potatoes, 35c(d45c per sack.
Apples-30(d35c box.
Hogs-Heavy, $3.50.
Mutton-WeatheIs S3;dressed. sc.
Beef-Steers, 50; cows, S2.25; dressed,
4(d5i.
SALEM MARKET.
Wheat-66c.
OatS-2S(d30c.
APPLES. .25(G35c in trade.
Hay-Baled. cheat, S8Gl0.
Flour-ln wholesale lots, $3.50; re-
tail S4.00.
Hogs-dressed, 4ic,
Live oattle--2(G2i.
Sheep-Liye, &c 10.
Wool-Best. le(dlSc.
Hops Best S(6l4c.
Eggs zoe in trade.
fouitry-Hens, 5ld6c;turkeys, Sd ice
ducks; 81. .5O(d $3.50; geese, s4(ds5.
Farm smoked meats-BacOn, ste;
ham, lOc; shoulder, sl(d9c.
PotatoeS-20c trade.
Butter-Dairy l2Fdl5c; creamery,
20 10 25e.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06

Wednesday evening at her home No.
396 Center street, Miss Lucia Cochran
entertained a coeterie of her young
friends, prior to resuming her studies
at Portland. The evening was de-
lightfully spent in games and other
amusements, the "mind- reading" test
proving especially interesting. Those
present besides the hostess we're:
Misses; Maud aud Zula Hunt, Jennie
Jones, Ethel Rigdon, and Miss Jones;
Messrs. Fred BowersoX. L. Shaw, Bert
E. Haney, Max Miller, John and Gates
Cochran.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06

To BE COMMENDED. .-Salem's new
street commissionerIhas displayed some
energy at least since accepting the
otllce TO which he was elected by the
city council This morning he began
the task OF removing the planks from
the cement cToss.walks. The work
might have been done several weeks
ago without damaging the walks In
the least.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06

Mary, wife of F. S Barzee, died at
The Dalles, Wednesday, aged 40 years.
Deceased was sister OF Mrs. J J.Macey,
OF this city, who was present at her
bedside when death occurred. The
remains were shipped to Turner today
and the funeral will be held from the
Christian church there, Friday after
noon, the deceased having been a
faithful member Of that church for
many years.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06
MARRIED.

the home
of Mrs. McAlpin in South Salem Salem
Wednesday evening Jan. D, Ioso; I,i
Miss Gertrude Jackson 10 f fauI
Hansen, Rev. W. G. kantner, OF uue
First Congregational church OF
ficiating. IN ot,o
Mr.. and Mrs. Hansen VIII inaAe
their home in Salem.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06

HANGMAN's RoPE.-Sheriff Wright
man today sent the official Marion
county hangmans rope TO the sheriff
OF Washington county, where IL will
be used TO hang victim at Hillsboro
in the near future. This rope has
been used five times in various coun-
ties, and is grueSome relic, which no
sheriff is anxious to handle in an Of
fetal capacity.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06
"only the Best"

Should be your motto when you
need medicine. Do not be induced
10 take any substitute when you call
for Hoods SarSaprilla. Experience
has proved Z % DC the best, 1t is an
honest medicine, possessing actual
profit by the experience OF other peo-
Pile.
Hoods Pills are the favorite family
cathartic, easy TO take easy TO operate.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06
s OCIETY NOTE BOOK.

Grand Master s. A. McFadden and
Frank Davey, of the A. o U. w. and
Mrs. r. d. Holman and Mrs. A. NJ.
Armstrong, of the Degree of Honor,
paid the Dallas lodge a fraternal visit
last night, the occasion being Joint
installation OF the officers of the two
lodges there.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06

A large concourse of sympathizing
friends assembled at the Scott home
IN South Salem Wednesday afternoon
10 pay last tribute of respect to Miss
Allie Scott, whose sudden death oc-
CURED early Monday morning. Many
beautiful floral pieces were given by
friends or the deceased. The funeral
party left this morning for Miller's
cemetery four miles north of Silyerton
"nere the remains were inferred.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06

AN ACTUAL NECEssTY.-From tne
fact that it is absolutely necessary 10
eat, why not eat the best for the least
money? Then 90 to George Bros
restaurant where the best 10 cent
meals on earth are served,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06

SANE.-Angly Kahlman, aged Al
years and native of Austria, was
last night placed In the insane asy-
lum having been committed from Or
egon City.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06

CORNELL.-At the home of J. c..
Browne South Commercial ST rect,
g. at $3.50 p. M, Wednesday, January
., 1898, John Cornell, aged 65 years,
OF gangrene of the foot.
Funeral services were conducted
from Mr.. Browns residence at p m.
today, Rev. w. @. Kantner, officiating
and the remains were inferred in the
l. o. o. +. cemetery,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06

TIE WEATHER. Warm showers
and mild southerly winds with fai r
skies Thursday. Forecast for Friday
rain.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06

For Constipation take Karl Clover Ko9'
tea, the great Blood Purifier. Cures heau-
ache, Nervousness, Eruptions on the iaCe'
and makes the head clear as bell. Sold oy
d., Fry
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06
STATE HOUSE NEWS.
Bids Accepted for Asylum Supplies
Other Matters

It was a quiet day at the state
house. The governors Office was
swamped with correspondence relat-
ing 10 the award Of asylum bids.
Secretary Dunniway andStenOgrapher
Rutenic we're dispatching scores Of
letters containing certified checks to
unsuccessful bidders.
They handle about ten thousand
dollars o. these papers and all bidders
are treated with scrupulOus equality.
In the supreme court the three big
guns we're wheeled into action on the
supreme bench Pneumatic guns of
the bar we're trained on them. The
Murphey field-piece got into position
and The Perrine rapid-6rlng mounted
howitZer got ready TO play. But one
OF the wind firing artillery did not
get his fuse touched of and there was
no battle.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06
ASYLUM BIDS AWARDED.

ASYLUM BIDS AWARDED.
Eugene Mill e. Elevator Co, flour,
roller and graham, S3.49 a barrel.
Harritt & Lawrence Salem groceries
$780, 7S; beans, Sf02 so; sugar, sI945. rs
rolled oats, S400.44; dried peaches,
30; prunes. $3.50.
e. II. Ingham, Eugene, tobacco.
S755.
d. j. Fry, Salem, drugs, s404.21.
r. VI. Wade & Co., Salem, hard.
ware, S74 80; Timing supplies S96 .01
miscellaneous. S79.15,
John Hughes, Salem, syrups, S735.
Fleischner, Meyer s. Co., Portland,
dry goods, Sl9O0.7O.
Harritt g. Lawrence, Salem, soap,
S15s.56.
G. Stolz, Salem, vinegar, s98 for 1000
gallons.
Knox g. Murphy, Salem, plumbing
S51.97,
Weller Bros. Salem ,crockery, 1854, 80:
coffee, SSl4.73; brushes and brooms
$l17,22.
Gilbert & Patterson, Salem, Oils
and turpentine 1856; cheese $50; dried
apples 1920.
Patton Bros, Salem, stationery,
s11,7O.
f. G. Barnes, Portland, fish, &c a
pound.
Krausse Bros, boots and shoes,
1854.
There was no award on meats, and
the superintendent will probably be
authorized to buy meats and live
S ock for butcherlng iu the open
market.
STATE HOUSE NOTES.
The material and labor used In con-
struction Of the new pumping station
at the state prison, cost exclusive Of
machinery, S790l.62.
Supt. Paine of the insane asylum
was directed by the board to buy
BIS. horsepower boiler for the cottage
farm, for which he will receive bids.
julius l.. Meier, of Portland, was
made a notary today.
THE EQUALIZERS.
The officers of the board and the
members thereof drew state warrants
today for their thirty days service as
III
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-06
WHNTED. ETC.

FOR SALE. "A lot of household goods
for sale c cap. Call at once at 3G5 Winter
s,re-t IA 3tt
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-02-04

GREETING.

The change OF ownership Of this Taper
is chrnicl''d In another article ana needs
~ furth r comment.
Tn. present proprietor, Mrs. a. NJ
Church. business woman of this place,
- well known tp all.
The pres M manager and editor. can
ua consistently write hisown biography.
II present. or Iaud himself In his present
capacity. AS that woul be cgotism
T,srcfor''. we will have 10 commend
our>rlvr To generous public. aud trust
that g'ssl fruit will be produced by our
efforts
Our policy will b. tho general Welfare
aud interest ~ our communit, aud sur
rounding country. and We hope II liberal
patronage will b. our reward,
Thanking Bro. PattIson for favor'
shown. VIZ wish success for him and his
whi,hrr hr may 20. salts
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-02-04
THE PRODUCTS AND REFINING OF
CRUDE PETROLEUM OIL.

Every one knows that oil in ITS crude
state comes out OF the earth. but very
few ever stop 10 think of the amount of
work necessary to make it marketable.
oil would be useless discovery If IT
were not for the brains and money used
in the refining Of the raw material
In the refinery. however. not only clear
oil. but several other producisa ARE drawn
from H.. Naplha. bcnzene. gasoeue and
Kerosene, the last often called coal oil.
belongs to the same family. The first
three being lighter oils. do not require So
much handling To bring them ~ prrfec-
tion rs the kerosene. II is SAID that when
all the lighter oils have been distilled
from the crude material wax Is made
which is almost impossible To deNct from
the product of the bee. and that it is
used In chewing-gum factories, candle
factories laundries. and even in candy
factories. not mentioning the various
purposes tn which the softer material
called vasalne, is put The largest reiin-
cry in the world is located AT Whiting. "a
few miles from Chicago. and hundreds
OF homes in that town are madccomrort-
able in The winter by the use OF u coke
which is made from the refuse thai sticks
to the bottom aud 81 les Of the ''stlls. -
after even the wax has bepn pressed out.
II is considered "A desirable fuel MS ii is
claimed IL Is easily lighted. and.is warm
er. cleaner aud cheaper than coal. Hu.
drcds OF Tons ARE removed ssom the stills
daily. aud "a vast majority OF those who
USE a do not know that H. was once "A
crude oil pumped from he earth in Ohio.
Indiana and Pennsylvania. then piped IL
Whiting The carbon used in electric
lights is also made from this coke. Not
a thing is wasted. Kerosene being the
most common. it is,prrhapS he most in.
tercsiing II is put through various
courses before IL iS,r's,ly for use. through
the sweeinrrS. by which u Loses much OF
its bad odor. ''vapon'd nh~' 4 couple ol
times. and then passed into the agita,oI
forsl final psoerss. in'which The oil /:
treated with an acid, beaten aud blown
about by uNre hinory. and washed by tor
rents Of water untl n rVars like "A Storm
In this way every rastirle Of foreign
matter is expelled aud nc is then ready
for The storage tanks for shipping.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-02-04
WHY'S III

Or does And Others cover Him.
In The Statesman Of Jan. 30th is an
article headed. In The Political Field.
listing the leaders Of the silver rcpmb-
licnn pnrty In this state but omitlns the
name OF one OF ms most ardent supporters.
\ niYn who is "a leader. identified with
every movement for the up building OF
our great state. and especially his own
community. A man that sacrifices Sc {
for cause. and Is always found on the in
side. Jake Horns name appears In the
list. and having received no instru ctions
from the Glover Building AS yet, we md
10 either wear an old pair. or get n III
here; not wishing tu have II III this early
in the game. we bare our tender selves
10 the cold birezes Of party and demand
two leaders. No one horse business for
us at this end.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-02-04
UNEXPECTED RICHEs.
one Wan Who Played Joke 10 Good
Advantage.


one Wan who rinycd Joke 10 GooJ
Advantage.
A certain SPECTATOR had need OF
large sum of money for bis speculations
and found himself with q very small
balance in the bank. lie consulted
friend rs to how he could get over the
emergency. The friend suggested that
he should draw on somebody in another
city. The operator said that he knew
no one who owed him, and the friend in
situated that that would make no diff
ference il the draft did rot return too
soon.
The operator reflected for n time and
then wrote out draft On the sultan Of
Turkey for 1900 and deposited it in
the bank. The draft came into the
hands Of the Rothschi.ds. who forward
ed it to Constantinople, and it was duly
presented TO the suitnn's chamberlain.
"Who is this man? '' asked the cham
herlain of the sultan's treasurer.
Don't know him." replied the treas
urcr.
do we owe him anything?" asked
the chamberlain
NO" rcr,ed the ether.
"Then dent pay it," decided the
chamberlain.
"Dut II might advise" said the
crafty treasurer. this draft comes
through the Eofhschi.cs, with whom
we are negotiating loan. Would it BIZ
-nfc. un,.er the circumstances, to dis
honor it?"
"Pay it," said the suitan's chamber
Jain. and so the Spectator was c2.0G'
richer than he knew. to Els own >-rea
observation-disclosures Telegraph.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-02-04
A VICTIM OF FATE.
The Pathetic story Of Mrs. Tartar.
Who Didn't Marry Count.

The Pathetic story OF MN inrtaf-
Who Didn't Marry Count.
Poor Mrs. Tartar had always been pc
culiarly unfortunate. From her birth
a train Of III luck had pursued her, al
though, not being on the Long Island
railroad, IL never passed over her head.
Al the time OF her marriage her hus-
band was French court. employed In
making himself otherwise generally
useful at q summer hotel. Seven years
later. when she began to think OF saw
ing up for the celebration OF their Tin
wedding, he confessed one day that he
was in reality native Of Hobokcn.
A terrible scerc cnsued, in the course
OF which several pieces Of the wretchcd
man we're distributed about the apart
ment by means OF pair Ct scissors.
The noble woman, however, promptly
forgave him. even going so far in her
magnanimity as to assist him in the
subsequent search foi the missing por-
lions OF his anatomy.
Nevertheless, the painful disclosure
made an indelliblc impression upon her
sensitive mind. and although she care
fully concealed the state OF her feci-
ings, never mentioning the matter more
than once or twice at meal times, there
can be little doubt that this secret sor-
row was largely responsible for her
premature decline at the age Of %.
She had been married barely 40 years
when fate struck her once more in the
solar piexus. At her urgent request her
husband had insured his life. Two
hours afterward. while he was asleep
she happened to drop large eight-day
clock upon his head, whereupon he
died.
For 10 INMATES the widow was heart
broken. Then on hurrying around e
the life Insurance company She foune
that it had escaped to Canada.
She certainly was most unfortun
ate woman.-N. Y. Journal.