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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24

A Neapolitan professor has just per-
formed remarkable feat. Some time
ago he offered to make bet that he
could recite he whole of Dante's obi
vine Comedy" by heart. His ability
to do this was doubted, and his wager
was taken up. A select audience was
invited to hear the professor who de-
claimed from 8 O'Clock in the evening
until 2 o'clock the next afternoon. The
reciter stopped occasionally, but it
was not because he had forgotten the
poem; it was simply to moisten his
tongue with sugared water. He won
his wager, for the audience had to con-
TESS that he had got through the 49,
600 verses, more or less, of which the
poem is composed, without the least
difficulty. London Globe.
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Not Unlikely.

This is lawyers story of his first
trial, in which farmer accused his
neighbor of stealing his ducks. The
lawyer was employed by the accused
to convince the court that such was
not the case. The plaintiff was posi-
tive that his neighbor was guilty of
the offense charged, because he had
seen his ducks in the defendants
yard.
'How do you know they were your
ducks?' asked the lawyer.
81 should know my ducks any
where" replied the farmer, giving u
description of their various peculiar
tiles whereby he could distinguish
them
"Why," said the lawyer, "those
ducks cannot he of such rare breed.
! have seen some just like them in my
own yard.
CHATS not at all unlikely" adj
mittel the farmer, ''for they are not
the only ducks 1 have had stolen
lately. Detroit Free Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24

ehce. Itrelieves the condition that pro.
duces SO much discomfort and robs men
situation of its terrors. Here is proof:
DEAR Mrs. PINKnAM:-IIow can l
thank you enough for what you have
done for me? When 1 wrote to you /
was suffering untold pain at time of
menstruation: was nervous, had head
ache all the time. no appetite, that tired
feeling, and did not care for anything.
I have taken three bottles of Lydia Il.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, one
of Blood Purifier, two boxes of Liver
Pills, and to-day am well person. !
would like to have those who suffer
know that l am one of the many who
have been cured of female complaints
byyour wonderful medicine and advice.
Miss JENNIE II. MILES. Leon, Wis.
I Ifyou are suffering in this way, write
as Miss Miles did to Mrs. Pinkham at
Lynn, Mass, for the advice which she
offers free of charge to all women.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24

The readers of this paper will he pleased To
learn that there Is Mt least one dreaded dis
east that science has been able ~ urc in all
Is stages, and th.Gis atirrh. Halls htarli
ure Is the only positive cure now known t.
the medical frat rnity. atarrh being II con
s,itutional disease, requires constitutions
treatment halls atarrh' urc Is IA en- inter
nnllv acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cOus surfaces of The system, thereby destroy
ing the foundation of the disease and giving
the patient strength by building VI, the con
sti,ution and assisting nature in doing is
work. The prOprictors have so much faith II
It's curati q powrrs That they offer on ,,uii-
dred Dollars for any case that il fails to cure.
nd for list of testimonials. Address
F. !. tHENEY ~ Co, Toledo, q.
Sold by Druggists. 15c.
Halls Family ills are the best.
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Seems to BE Chronic.

Providence. Dec. 22.-John B. Calder.
bookkeeper for S. S. Sprague & Co., grain
dealers. who disappeared two weeks ago,
returned to the city and was arrested
yesterday by detectives. Later he was
arraigned on the charge Of embezzlinG
$1,000. He waived examination and was
held in $4,000 bonds for the action Of the
grand jury. Nearly 20 years ago Calder
was indicted for embezzlement from the
Grocers and Producers bank Of this city.
He was tried three times, but each time
the jury failed to agree, and finally the
case against him was dropped.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24

Siberia has boundless forests, but
none of them are available to supply
the timber for the construction of the
Russian railroad through Manchuria.
1t comes from Oregon, and is shipped
across the Pacific to Vladivostock,
thence transported by rail to tribu-
tary of the Amur, and by water routes
to the line of the road. Philadelphia
Telegraph.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24

Rock island, in the Straits of Macki-
nae, was recently sold by the register
and receiver of the Marquette, Mich.
Land Office for five cents. 1t was put
no Mt auction in bunch with Goose,
Eagle and Haven islands. and was
sold to the highest bidder, who hap
pened to be William st. James, of st.
Ignace. st. James bid ST. per acre
for the islands, and as Rock island,
contains 125 OF an acre its purchase
price was five cents. Green island.
another tiny bit of land which was put
up at the same sale, brought the same
price. New York Tribune.
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Soon Ready.

Enthusiastic Amateur-O mamma,
there's such picturesque old vaga-
bond! 1 want a snapshot at him.
Tuffold Knutt noticing that the
camera is pointed in his direction --
Wait till l run me fingers trough me
whiskers, Miss. There. Go ahead.
Chicago Tribune.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24
The Wheeling and Lake Erie railway
IL to be sold under foreclosure.
PREPARED for Trouble,

Pana, Ills, Dec. 21.-Twenty negroes
arrived here yesterday. They were held
ID by soldier and relieved of arms before
being allowed to proceed to the coal
mine stockades. There are now about
400 negroes in Pana. The mines are
operated about half the time. The
white union miners remain out solidly
for the state scale. They received $500
Yesterday from the national union.
Two companies of state militia remain
here, and Colonel Wells has a provost
guard in every section of the city. fear
ing trouble may break out at amy mo-
ment between the whites and blackA
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24
OTIS STAYS.
Service In Philippines Has
Proved Satisfactory.
PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP"

That Is the Spirit Of the United States
in Assuming NJ ilitary COntrOl-(:reat
Service of II. ii. Ward as Spy-Re.
port of Naval Battle at Cavite; Ter.
ribIe Effect of American Onslaug ht
Miles Testifies Before War Board |;
Doesn't Use the Whitewash Brush
Peace Treaty VIII he Ratified
i Scattering News and Notes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24

A-The worst of it is, editors keep
my manuscripts so long before send
ing me the verdict.
B-Do they? Mine don't; al Ways
get them back within three days, and
then he was sorry that he spoke.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24
Overruled on Technicality.

Springfield, Ills, Dec. 22.-The supreme
court yesterday handed down decision
in the case Of E. S. Dreyer of Chicago, re-
versing the decision of the lower court
and remanding the case. Dreyer was
sentenced to the penitentiary for en-
bezzlement, the specific charge being
that while acting as treasurer Of the
West Chicago park commission he failed
to turn over to his successor s3l6, 900 Of
park funds. The court holds that the
indictment under which Dreyer was tried
was technically faulty; also that no legal
demand was ever made on him for the
funds by his successor in office.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24

Washington, Dec. 22.-Secretary Alger
said yesterday that Major General Otis
had rendered most satisfactory service
in command Of the military forces in the
Philippines. and would he retained in
that position. Whether he will be ap-
pointed governor general Of the archi-
pelago depends upon future events.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without 1t. Cascarets, Candy Cathar'
tic clean your blood and keep 1t clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
purities from the body. Begin today to
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads,
Cascarets-b beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfac ion guaranteed, l0c, 25c, Soc.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24
nan nnNniinn

Kind Father--My dear, if you want
good husband, marry Mr.. Good
heart. He really and truly loves you.
Daughter-Are you sure OF that, pa?
Kind Father-Yes, indeed. Ive
been borrowing money of him for six
months, and still he keeps coming"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24
Wouldn't DO for Her,

Mother--I can'tsee why you should
object to Mr.. Goodsense.
Daughter-I never could marry such
man as that. He wears the cheap
est kind of ready-made clothes.
Mother-That Is mere idiosyncracy.
Daughter-Ye-s, but Pm afraid he'll
want me to dress the same way.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24

First Poet usually tear up
poem ten times before feel satisfied
to submit it.
Second Poet-And l usually submit
u poem ten times before | feel salts
fed to tear it up.-ruck.
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Wanted Him STUFFED.

The Bishop of kefield was once
consoling an East End costermonger
for the loss of his little son. The poor
fellow was rocking to and fro in his
distress. He suddenly looked at the
bishop, and, with tears running down
his checks, said: 'D'ye think 1 could
get the young beggar stuf'd?"-Lon-
don News
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24
One Dependence.

81 think I shall go into business on
my own hook" said the bookk eerer.
"a hook" said the assistant, sis
something that can be depended on,
yes. Indianapolis Journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24
PERIODS OF PAIN.

Menstruation. the balance wheel of
woman's life, is also the bane of exist
ence to many because it means time of
great suffering.
While no woman is entirely free from
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24
All Courts Unanimous.

Houston, Tex, Dec. 21.-Thomas Tins
ley, New York millionaire. who has
been in Jail here for go months. for con-
tempt of court. yesterday partially
purged himself. and will now be set free.
Tinsley, as president of the Glenwood
Cemetery company, refused to turn over
the company's books to a receiver APP
pointed by the court. and was Jailed.
Federal, circuit and United States SUI
preme courts all upheld district judge
TinsIey contended that while, as presi-
dent Of the company, he might be in
contempt, the books were his private
property, and that Tinsley. the indi-
vidual, was not charged with contempt.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24

Moves the bowels each day, In order to
BIZ healthy this l. necessary. Acts gently
OH the liver and kidneys. Cures sick head.
ache. Price 70 and soc.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24

Mr.. Suburb Slowly waking up and
rubbing his eyes)-What time is it?
Mrs. Suburb bookings at watch)-It's
three minutes of train time.
Mr.. Suburb (springing out OF bed) -
Tell Mary to hurry up the breakfast.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24

"Too bad about Henderson,"
whats wrong with him?'
"He has suddenly gone blind"
''That is tough-but stay! L owe
him $50. I'll give him sight draft
Tor it. '-Chicago News.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24
His Color.
"There goes young Skimmins, the
artist"
artist? Black and white?"
"Ochre-mediocre."

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of Dr. liline's Grcat
Nerve RestOrcr. s.! trial botteand treatise free
DIR. II. II. KLINE, Ltd. Eil Arch St, Phila., Pa.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24

The cabinet discussed the instructions
to be sent to General Otis at Manila,
which will be promulgated there as a
proclamation by the president. These
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24

TO quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
Bac, the wonder worker.th hat makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC. or 81. Cure guar
anteed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24
Courhs Lend to COnsum ption.

Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at
once. Go to your druggist to-day and get
a sample bottle free. Sold in rs and 80
cent bottles. Go at once; delays are dam
gerOus.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarcts.
Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24

Henry Cow is the name of n Maryland ex-
perimenter in lemon culture in that state.
NE5l
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24

! can recommend Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton To ,utfercrs from Asthma.E. ID. TowN-
SEND, Fl. Howard, Wis, May 4, 1884,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24

instructions are similar in import to
those sent to our officers at Santiago upon
the occupation of that city by United
States troops.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24

been ma
lures plan '
that women
otherwise
healthy
should suffer
SO severely.
Lydia Il. Pinl
hams Nege-
table Com {
pound is +.
the most Z
thorough fe-
male rcgula.
cor known I,
medical sci
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To Cure "a Cold in One Dav.
a (ijvp-Aw

Take Laxative BrOmo Quinnc Tablets. All
Druggists refund money ii it fails to cure. PIC.
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Tn Cure Consl ipntion Torcyer.
The Difir renee.

Take ascarets andy Cathartic. Toe or &c
If &. &. Z. fail to c.druggists refund money
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24

was placed on the market in the winter Of
ls95-!6. Wherever introduced 1t has met
with popular favor and from the start it
took the lead Of all Catarrh remedies in the
field. II your druggist does not keep it or
will no, get it for you, discharge him and send
: TO the CALIFORNIA CATARRH
CURE CO.. WUon>Ockct. Il. J., for a
great, big bottle which will be- delivered
free
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24

guage the terrible effect Of the American
onslaught on the Spanish vessels. He
says: The Americans fired most rap
idly. There came upon US numerous
projectiles, as the three cruisers at the
end OF the line devoted themselves al
most entirely to fighting the Cristina.
my flagship. A short time after the
action commenced one shell exploded
in the forecastle and put out of action
all those who served the four rapid fire
cannon.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24
Pickpockets Well "Heeled."

Boston, Dec. 21.-Julian Frank and
Edward Epstern, the two New York
pickpockets who were arrested in the
subway, were brought before an in
spector yesterday for measurement by
the Bertillion system. When the mer
were searched Monday night nothing was
found to incriminate them. but while
they were being disrobed yesterday
hundreds of dollars dropped upon the
floor from their clothing. They will be
arraigned later
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24

Atltntic City, Dec. 22.-Colonel Daniel
Morris, aged 70 years. who planned the
streets Of this city and engineered the
work of laying the first railroad from
Camden to this city, died yesterday.
Colonel Morris accumulated over ST.
000, 900 by investments in real estate, but
at the time of his death his fortune is
estimated at about $25O,0OO. He had
turned over to charitable institutions
the greater part of his wealth. In 1880
he organized an independent military
company, known as the Morris Guards"
The command enlisted in the volunteer
service at the outbreak of the Spanish
American war.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24

So far as is practicable all efficient civil
officers will be retained in the official po-
sitions they now occupy, and fair and
impartial justice will be administered to
| all.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24

The instructions also make temporary
arrangements for coasting trade, much
as in the case of Cuba.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24

Washington, Dec. 22.-While the off
clal reports of all commanding officers
of the navy during the war treat of
events that have already figured in pub
lished official reports, the documents
still contain many minor reports that
throw side lights on interesting phases
Of the wan
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24

The story of the loss of the Castella
was substantially the story Of the loss
of all the other Spanish ships, and Ad-
miral Montijo sums up his account with
this statement:
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24

OF the strategy board itself, it is said
that it was part Of it's duty to keep in
formed Of all of the movements. re-
sources and plans of the Spanish naval
forces through secret agents, and it is
now known that the navy was thus in
formed of all important movements. At
times, however, information was con-
fiicting, and decisions had to be made
as to which report was TRUE.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-24

Questioned as to the character of the
facilities for transporting the wounded,
he said that they were taken in wagons.
Some We're exposed in being sent down
to the hospitals. l saw one train of
wounded men driving along in the
drenching rain with nothing to shelter
them"
Evening journal., 1898-07-26
EWS OF NEW CASTLE.
A DELIGHTFUL PARTY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Pilling, of
iamensi, gave a progressive euchre
Rrty to their guest, Miss Miller. OF
berry Hill, on Saturday night. Those
resent were the Misses Viola, Stella
hd Rhena Cranston, Harry Miller, of
ewport; Miss Catlin and Miss Nc
Arland, Of Philadelphia; Miss Woods,
East Orange; Miss Condor, North
hst; Miss Miller, Of Cherry Hill; DR..
nd Mrs. Ball, of Falkland; Mr.. and
rs. Armstrong, of Marshallton; Reu-
bn Satterthwaite, of Stanton; Isaac
liller, of Cherry Hin; DR.. Mackey, of
Rirhill; Emalin Lloyd, of Greenbank;
lonzo and Alvan Newlin, of Stanton;
! T. Pilling, Of Kiamensi; Haywood
ase, Edwin M Herbert, of New Cas-
+. The woman's first and second
lies were won by Miss Cranston and
.iiss Catlin. They were a silver or
Thge spoon and a silver emory. The
lens prizes were won by Alvan New
p and DR.. 7. Heisler Ball, being a sill
Pfr cigar cutter and a silver bag tag
Hitter refreshments were served the
Iests returned to their different
hines.
Evening journal., 1898-07-26
PENINSULA NEWS PARAGRAPHS

There have been over 100000 barrels
OF white potatoes shipped from sta
tions on the New York, Philadelphia
and Norfolk railroad during the past
two months. Pocomoke City alone
averaged over 1000 barrels per day
during this period, which is a rare oc-
currence.
William Fields, colored, who was
murderously assaulted and stabbed re-
Gently near Chesapeake City, died in
the Elkton Jail last night.
Some Of the women Of Newark have
started a subscription list for the mem
bers Of Company L. They want to get
the men towels, flannel bands for the
body, gun cases and pajamas. Sub
scription lists are being circulated by
Miss HOssinger, Mrs. Charles EYans
and Mrs. Henry, and one has been
left at Frazer's drug store.
A new dynamo has been ordered by
President Harter, of Delaware College,
to be placed in the machine shop, which
is being built. The engine was over
hauled and found to be all right.
At a special meeting Of the Mayor
and City Council Of Pocomoke City, il
was decided that the town should al
once issue bonds TO the amount Of $780,
600 to provide complete system Of
waterworks and sewerage.
Joseph NJ. Wilson, aged 16, son OF
Jesse Wilson, Of Lewes, was committed
to Georgetown jail last night by Squire
F. c. Wiltbank, to await the result OF
injuries to Otis Robinson, aged 1S
Robinson, who is employed on the
dairy farm Of James w. Marshall, near
Lewes. and Wilson fought over some
trifling matter and the latter struck
Robinson on the head with a heavy
piece of oak sill, fracturing his skull
Evening journal., 1898-07-26
STEAM YACHT MAY.

The steamer yacht May, owned by
Alexander Van Rensselaer,.
Philadelphia, anchored off New Cas-
4 Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs. Van Rens-
Raer and Mr.. and Mrs. Darlington at
AIDED services at Emmanuel p. e.
lurch, after which Rev. Fletcher
ark, Mrs. F. NJ. Munson, Miss Cen
ieve Munson, Haywood Case and
win M. Herbert were invited to visit
Le yacht. The yacht is very fine
lie, 225 feet long and 25 feet deep. 1t
fitted up beautifully, having all the
nforts that money can buy. Mr. Van
nsselaer is commodore of the Co
llthian Boat Club, Of Philadelphia,
! 1 Travelled extensively last year, hav-
had a delightful cruise in the West
kiies. Next week the yacht club will
4 1e trip on the sound. Mrs. Van
Il nsselaer was a Miss Drexel, and
en- Mr.. Van Rensselaer, married her
than year ago, she was widow
S. Sallie Fell.
Evening journal., 1898-07-26
PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS..

ItAOIODAlaDs
SEALED PROPOSALS viii be received
by tho Trustees Of the Poor Of New Cas-
tie county until 10 o'clock a. m. WED
NESDAY, July q, 1895 for supplying the
almshouse from July 81 lSaS, to the last
Wednesday IN October, 1885 with beef,
mutton bread. groceries. dry goods.
shoes, tobacco, carpet slippers drugs and
medicines.
Bids for beef will be by the quarter in
proportion of one hind-quarter to three
fore-quarters out Of cattle well fatted
and dressing not less than 500 pounds. No
bid will be received unless in accordance
with the above.
Bids for mutton will be for fore-quar-
ters of eight ribs only.
Bids for groceries, drg goods and drugs
will be ON the various kinds named on
the schedule and must be Of the best
quality. All goods TO be delivered at the
almshouse In such quantities and az sueh
times AS the superintendent may direct.
Bids will also be received for supplying
the almshouse with creamery butter at
such time and in such quantities as tho
superintendent may direct.
Bids will be received for supplying the
almshouse with coal for one year from
July 2S. 1898. TO the last Wednesday in
July. 1899.
All bids to be directed to the Trustees
of the Poor.
Trustees reserve the right to reject any
or all bids. DAVID mccoy,
superintendent.
Evening journal., 1898-07-26
CHAUTAUQUA
LOW RATE EXCURSION VIA PENN.
SYLVANIA RAILROAD.

On July 20 the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company will run another special
excursion from Philadelphia, Balti-
more, Washington, Reading, Altoona,
Bellefonte, Lock Haven, ShamOkin,
Wilkesbarre, Sunbury, and Williams
port, and principal intermediate sta
tions, and stations on the Delaware
Division, Philadelphia, Wilmington
and Baltimore Railroad. and on the
Cumberland Valley Railroad, to Chau-
tauqua, N. Y. Special train will start
from Harrisburg at 11.35 A. NJ. Con
Meeting trains will leave Philadelphia
$50 A. NJ, Washington 7.50 A. NJ.
Baltimore $50 A. NJ, arriving Chau-
tauqua about 1890 p NJ. Round-trip
tickets, good to return on regular
trains not earlier than August nor
later than August 81, will be sold at
rate of $1,000 from Philadelphia, Balti-
more, and Washington, and at pro-
portionate rates from other stations.
For specific rates and time of con-
Meeting trains apply to nearest ticket
agent.
Evening journal., 1898-07-26

back, and has owned it ever since.
One OF this other coins-probably
that which was sent to the Confederate
government in 1S61-came into the
possession of Jefferson, Davis. After
the war Mr.. Scott wrote to Mr. Davis,
asking him il he still owned the piece,
Mr.. Davis replied, in a letter which
Mr.. Scott still has, that the coin was
taken from him when he w.as captured
on May 10, 1865. together with many
other things that he owned, and that
he had never heard OF it anterward
Up to the present its whereabouts is
not known. OF the other two coins
there is no definite trace, although one
was reported to be in New Orleans in
1SS2.-New York Tribune.