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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-08-11

Shave yourself, air, doht yonf said
barber vho uss trimming The hair oi
customer. Yss. replied the customer
Hov do yon knosf
Well. rsloined the barber. ! know
have never shaved you, and ! do some
times trim your hsir. Besides ihs,. !
think . barber would do little better
Job than you seem 10 do.
Very likely.
We'd have pretty hard work making .
living II every man WAS like you, pursued
the barber. alter clipping and shipping .
few moments in silence.
Perhaps.
You're 10 business, sint yous
Yes
Well. spose no BARRIERS ever bought any
thing OF you. how would you like thsIf
l don't think II would make much
difference. reioined the customer. My
business 10 selling pipe organs.
And the barber finished the Job ip
tilepce.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-08-11

A girls idea OF bliss 10 fading another
caramel sfter she thought the bag was
empty,
The lion 10 called the king OF beasb,
bat msp whose dinner isnt ready on
tim. can rosr louder
A liberal 0 'ucstiob is one which leaves .
yoang man money enough to keep bin no
til be strikes Job.
you sbuse the towp 10 which you
make your LIVING. II proves TO lisiensrs
ths, you deserve TO sisfve somewhere else.
The fret baby sets iss photograph ist
Gu every three months. the other babies
are lucky 10 &c, theirs taken onoe 10 three
yesu.
Amen oitea decides thai be can sford
10 u.rry, bat when be is really 10 love be
u.rriss ssd doesnt care whether be car
s1Sri 1t or not,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-08-11

whole party is nsae up OF thieves and cot
threats bal IN leave IT IN my silL
Jackson Goggsp shall isw and lsv uniil 90
He sank back exhausted from The ont
burtt'
II you 90, tbs. bsppy over that hriadle
better, Uncle Jsoksoo, l don't know What
you will ssy uhsn tell you thai have
no, toucked the heiier. bat l hsvs mar
ried Sarah.
Married -ssr.hi and Jackson Smiths
eyes dil.ied. Married Ssrshi be said. nm
der his breath. John, give me your hand.
kaes snah vas . Smith. Why. there
never was 30 old maid 10 the Smith fsmi
~, bat IL did seem she meant TO take alter
the Wslkers--her mother Was Walker.
Sarah married. 1 can SO 10 peace. John.
nov that you Lave lifted the disgrace
irom the Smith family. Call Sarah. |
wsut TO give her the brindle heifsr.
When the lawyer came the next day, be
wrote = will bequaihing oil. ssve . lifs
interest to Mrs. Smith. 70 bis beloved
daughter Sarah. who bsd glsddspsd the
lsst hours OF his lie.
A few days later. with oil due ceremony
Jackson Smith Vas laid away by the side
OF other Smiths. John Howard went
home with his wife and her mother. AT
the porch be halted awkwardly. seeing
which Sarah turned.
Will you come 10. Jobni shs s,ked.
I'm afraid it would only pesier you II
did. I-reckon l ought TO 60 home. but
| bate to leave you-you women folks
alone and you'll be kind Of lonesome
now.
You might stay. We would fix mp
fathers room real comfortable II ysu
would Just ss soon. said Sarah. beginniog
to realize the wkwsrdness Of her position.
I'd like to, Sarah. oould tend the
crop Just Is well, but I'd feel - II ! ""
living of OF you women, snd-snd you
might get to bate ms il | hung around
You needu't be sfrsii Of that, John,
said Sarah, tapping her foot nervously on
the porch floor. 1t would be the easiest
way cut OF our-our dilemma, but, II
you'd rather not stay We could explain to
folks how il was that You Just married me
TO save the farm.
Bat, Sarah. il We told that, 1t would be
q lie. / took advantage Of your trouble
to get you married TO me. and You didn't
suspect me, but now feel mean and % II
You will not respect me when l tell you
the truth. Sarah gszsd st him 10 wonder.
What could he mean, she thought, bat no
sound came from her lips, and be contin
ued: Pve been trying Tor ten years to ask
Won to marry me, but never could do ii,
aud when you came to me in your trouble
| Jumped II the chance, Sarah. because !
wanted you've always wanted you, but
now feel can't stsy-unless You can
take me for your husband in earnest. His
eyes did not lift to her face.
JohDl Her eyes we're open vide in
amaze, and the face SO lately tear stained
became radiant with unexpected Joy.
You love me2 she questioned in glad unbs
lief. Why. have loved yon oil this time.
too, che whispered.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-08-11
wbcn Motion Lead wonT Hu,n.

When the Prince OF Wales was studying
under Sir Lyon Playisir in Eiinbursh,
that gentleman. after taking tbs precsu
tion to make him wash bis hands IN
ammonia to Get rid OF any grease that
might be on them, said
Nov, sir, II you have faith in scisnoe
you will plunge your right hand ioto that
caldron OF boiling lead and ladle II ont
into the cold water which is standing by.
Are you serions1 asked the pupil
Perfectly, was the reply
II you tell me 10 do II, will said tho
prince.
do tell you. reioinod Playfeir, and tho
prince immensteIy ladled ont the burn
ing liquid with perfect impnnity.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-08-11

Gnst.ye X ,bbs writes 40 article on
"rbe Trumpet 10 Camp and Bate" Tor
the Aagus, Century. Sir. k9bbe ssys'
Tbs ffst ne 81 feid music 81 shich We
have sbsolute proof was al the battle oi
BouyInee, that village Of tfsecb FLANDERS
where the FteOeh had son 90 fsSst than
three victories pliiip Augustus ceisst
ine Otto ~. Of Gefmspy thsrH 10 1914
Philip ofvslgi. defeating tue E1gilsh 10
1910, the freteh eefestips the Ansitians
10 i7gl IL was u BOuyi0es, IN 1914,
that uun psis soubdsd The signal Tor tbs
victorious French ehsrgs, the hrsi snlhen
tie instspcs Of = e0mmsod gisen by han
pe, cali.
The sun., 1898-10-18
[See list of contestants on page 2.
War Tax Rulings,

The commissioner of Internal Reve-
nue. at Washington has ruled that
mortgages on real estate or any property
whatever. or where made as security for
the payment Of any definite cum of
money, and where the conveyance Of
realty is of title to the purchase over q
certain value, are taxable, if issued and
delivered in Pennsylvania, though to be
used in foreign country.
The commissioner also has held that
if renewal receipts issued in connection
with life insurance policies operate as 9
new insurance they should be stamped
the same as an insurance policy. But if
the renewal receipts are simply for
the yearly or monthly premiums they
require no stamp. Also, that an order
for the payment of money given by the
secretary of lodge or other society on
its treasurer, in favor of third party,
must be stamped at the rate of two cents
each,
The sun., 1898-10-18


The opportunities of the public at
large to vote for the man of their choice
for United States Senator are con-
spicuous for their absence.
The Sun offers an opportunity for
everybody to express their opinion as to
who is the best man to represent the in
terests Of the Diamond State in the
councils of the nation. ,.-
This is an opportunity that has never
before been accorded to the people of
any state within the history of the ma
ton. ... .,...
The plan is simple.
Fill out the coupon at the head of this
column and send it to The Sun. We pub
lish the number of votes received by
each candidate every day in order to
keep the voters posted.
The Sun also makes this offer. The
winner in this contest has the privilege
of naming any charity in the state to be
the recipient of one hundred dollars,
which will be paid to the said charity by
THE SUN.
The contest will continue until the
first ballot is taken in the Legislature.
There is no law or requirement which
makes it necessary for you to sign your
name to your ballot, though we would
rather you would. They will be counted
just the same, however, if you do not
wish your opinions known
Send in your ballot and help win that
500 for some deserving charity.
All votes credited to each contestant
do not necessarily represent all the votes
received for each contestant. They
merely represent those that are counted
up to l2 midnight Of the day proceeding.
The sun., 1898-10-18
KILLED BY An EXPLOSION
Four Men Meet Instant Death on
the Wilmington & North
ern Railroad.
ENGINES BOILER BLEW UP
The Members Of the Trains Crew
That Were Killed, all Residents
of Birdsboro, Pa.--Cause
ofthe Horrible Disas.
ter Unknown.
ENGINES BOILER BLEW UP

As freight engine No. 10, of the Will
mington and Northern Railroad, was
drawing a southbound freight train, yes
terday afternoon, about three-quarters of
a mile out of Joanna, the engines power.
full boiler blew up and instantly killed
Engineer William Herfender, Fireman
George 3. Mills, and Harry Suydam and
Willis Woodward, members of the train
crew.
The cause of the explosion is not
known. and the heavy boiler was thrown
over into field. Several freight cars
were wrecked.
The men killed were all residents Of
Birdsboro, Pa, and all of them, with the
exception of Willis Woodward, have
families.
The accident happened at 2.3O O'Clock
p. m., and is one of the worst that ever
occurred on the road, and the mems
tragic and awful death has cast gloom
over the whole line.
All four men are supposed to have
been on the engine at the time of the ex-
plosion.
Full particulars of the accident have
not been sent in yet, and the officials of
the company know but little beyond the
facts already stated.
The men who were killed are promi-
nent and experienced railroad men of
Birdsboro, and have been in the employ
of the company tor long time.
Residents in the vicinity Of the disas-
ter felt the shock of the explosion, but
say that the report was more in the form
of muffled than loud roar.
The sun., 1898-10-18
pIPHTKERIA SPREADING.
Twenty-Five Gases Reported to the
ROard Of Health Within
Two Days.

The number of diphtheria cases in this
city is on the increase, as is shown by
the reports made to Secretary Joseph
Wigglesworth, of the Board OF Health.
Fourteen new cases have been reported
since last Thursday.
The number previously reported was
only eighth. These, together with the
new cases, make total Of twenty-five to
date. The cases are almost entirely con-
fined to the southwestern part Of the
city, and to district enclosed within
four or five blocks. The cases are located
principally on Lancaster avenue and Lin
den, Elm and Van Buren, streets.
Executive Officer Jones, upon being
sent yesterday to fumigate house on
Linden street and one on South Van
Buren, it being reported that the patients
had recovered, found new cases at each
place and reported accordingly at the
Health Office. Superintendent OF Schools
Harlan is informed each day of all cases,
and school children living in the resi-
dences reported, are not permitted to at
tend school. All houses where cases
exist are quarantined, and every precau-
tion is being taken to keep the disease in
check. Ali cases are in addition re.
ported to the public library.
The sun., 1898-10-18
Police Department Complains Of
Treatment Accorded Them
by Delaware Hospital.
CONSTANTLY THWART LAW
One Case Where the Attendants
Failed to Give Information of
Patient Who Met Death
by Violence---NO Dying
Deposition.

That hospitals should report all suspi-
cious cases to the Police Department has
been fully demonstrated by the facts
that were revealed at the Coroner's in
quest on the body of Charles Green, the
colored man who died last week at the
Delaware Hospital from knife wounds
inflicted by Henry Blackiston. also COL
ored.
The failure OF the hospital authorities
to report the condition of Green to the
police when he was taken to the institu-
tion, caused the supGna issued for him
while he was still living to be returned
non est, and the subsequent release of
Blackiston by the Superior Court.
A failure to get the dying mans depo-
sition, is also due to the hospital authors
ties, and the police were in complete
ignorance of the mans whereabouts,
until his death revealed it, as, they
thought he had left the country.
After the death of Green, his body
was turned over to Deputy Coroner
James T. Chandler and it was at the inr
quest, held by him, that the true facts OF
the case were learned.
1t was ascertained that the quarrel be-
tween these two men took place near
Middletown, and Blackiston was arrested
there on Wednesday last and held with
out bail for court.
His case is greatly strengthened by the
fact that the police failed to get the
dying mans deposition.
This, they claim, is not the first time
that they have been treated in this man
ner by those in authority at the hospital,
who run matters to suit themselves
without any fear of the law, and utter
contempt for its officers.
1t is known that the hospital attend
ants are not only remiss in their duty,
but reluctant to give a polite answer to
any query made.
This has been going on for years and
the Board of Managers, if there is such,
should see to it that in the future those
under them be compelled to report all
cases of violent or suspicious nature
that comes under their notice. t.-
The sun., 1898-10-18
WILL BE MUSTERED OUT.
Secretary Alger Will Send the First
Battalion Home in a Few

Horace Greeley Knowles returned from
Washington early last evening. after
having had a personal interview with
the head of the War Department, Secre-
tary Alger.
The visit of Mr.. Knowles was for the
purkose of securing the consent of Secre-
tary Alger to muster out the First Bat
talon, Filst Delaware Volunteers, who
still remain at Camp Meade, Middle
town Pa.
During the interview the Secretary
stated that he would permit the battalion
to be mustered out of service within q
few days.
He was informed that there was quite
a number of men in the Second and
Third Battalion sent here to be mustered
out who would be willing to re-enlist and
the Secretary stated that they would be
allowed to do 80 providing these SOL
diers would first inform their respectivec
captains of such desire.
Only limited few of them, however,
will be allowed the privilege, but it is
thought enough of them will re-enlist to
fill up the ranks of the depleted battal-
ion at Camp Meade.
1t is the intention Of the department to
send them to Cuba about December ],
and after three months' service in that
country the probabilities are that the
battalion will be mustered out for good.
In view of the pleasant climate in that
land during the winter months, there is
no doubt that Delaware will be repre-.
sented by one battalion at least, on for
eign soil.
Col. A. D. Clayton will go to Camp
Meade on Thursday and register the
men for the coming election. 1t is
thought that his visit will be more sue.
cessful than the former ones, in view of
the fact that they will be mustered out
in the near future.
The sun., 1898-10-18
Claims $4,000 Damages.

In the United States District Court,
Philadelphia, Rose A. Lynch has in
stituted suit against the Wilmington
Steamboat company.
She claims damages amounting to
$4,000 for the accidental death of her
son, James, who was one of the men
drowned on August 20, 1898, on the
Delaware:river, near League Island, where
the steamboat Brandywine ran into and
sank the fishing boat Maggie. Her con-
tention is that the men in charge of the
steamboat at the time of the accident
were negligent.
The sun., 1898-10-18
JUDGES IN CONFERENCE.
Members of the Bench Confer Relative
to Forms of Election and New
Rules for Supreme Court,

>~s
Special Dispatch to The SUN.
DOVER, Oct, 17.-For several long
hours to-day the Judges.ci Delaware con-
ferred on the form ofVounting the vote
of the coming election.
The New Constitution abolishes any
Board of Canvass and names the Judges
as the persons in whose hands the count
rests, and from the evident entangle-
ment into which the Judges delved to-
day in arranging proper form for the
correct count it seems that the new
duties of the Delaware Courts is not
altogether a desirable one.
Participating in the conference were
Chancellor Nicholson, Chief Justice
Lore and Associate Judges Crubb,
Spruance, Pennewill and Boyce.
Prepared forms and outlines for the
tabulation and count OF the vote were
considered by the judges with the assist
ance of several members Of the bar.
The members of the bench also estab-
lished to-day new rules governing the
Supreme Court of Delaware.
The sun., 1898-10-18
Old Swedes to be Renovated.

The committee of the vestry of Trim
ity parish, which have in charge the
renovation of Old Swedes Church, pro-
pose to begin the work with the funds in
hand, although they are not sufficient to
do all that is desired. They have en-
ployed an architect, with experience in
the restoration of old church edifces, to
examine the structure and report upon
the work necessary to put it in state of
entire repair, and will expect to have
plans and specifications ready for bids
in short time. The architect is Will
liam H. Merserau.
The sun., 1898-10-18
CIGAR DEALER ARRESTED.
Benjamin F. Rawnsley Gives Bail in
the Sum of $500 for United
States Court.

Benjamin F. Rawnsley, cigar manu-
facturer at Sixth and Shipley streets, was
given hearing before United States
Commissioner Smith, Yesterday morn
ing, on the charge of violating the in
ternal revenue laws.
He was arrested by Special Govern
ment Officer Evans, who alleges that
Rawnsley had used Cancelled revenue
stamps and had also placed more cigars
in box than is allowed by law.
Rawnsley gave bail in the sum Of $500
for his appearance at the January session
of the United States Court. William Nc
Elwee became his bondsman. The plain
tiff was represented by William H.
HiI1ac
The sun., 1898-10-18
Conferred with President.

Gen. James H. Wilson went to Wash
ington yesterday for the purpose of con-
ferring with President Mckinley and the
officials of the War Department. relative
to his new command. .O
1t is expected that in few day he
will 90 to Lexington, KY, and subse-
quently to Macon, Ca, where he will
formally assume command of the troops
assigned to him. How long he will re-
main in Macon or where he will be sent
from there is not yet known.
The sun., 1898-10-18
Ball at Turn Hall.

A ball for the benefit Of Ladies'
Temple, No. 7, and Humboldt Castle,
No. 13, K. G. E., was given in Turn Hall
last evening.
The dance, being the first Of the sea-
son, was largely attended.
The feature of the evening was the
grand march, the leaders of which were
Emil ]. Maurer and sister, Barbara
Maurer. The music was rendered by
Messrs. Hammond, Walsmith, Hick-
man, Rawnsley, Beater and Rutter.
The sun., 1898-10-18
TWO TICKETS IN KENT.
Regulars and Unionists Fail to
Agree.-George H. Murray, a
Regular, Resigns.

The Regular and Union Republican
County Committees of Kent county held
p meeting at Dover yesterday, and, after
"a conference OF over two hours, failed to
agree.
In consequence of this, there will be
1.-TWO tickets in the field, and the nomina-
(tion papers for these were filed yesterday
afternoon
1t is claimed that the Regulars agreed
TO unite on the Union ticket, providing
they were allowed one representative. It
was refused and the result is given.
During conference of the Regular
Committee, George W. Murray, a mem.
Der, resigned, and it is intimated that he
has Joined the Uni 'rr,s.
The sun., 1898-10-18
SENATOR KENNEY'S TRIAL.
Judge Bradford Will Name the Time
Today and the Associate
Judge.

Owing to the unavoidable absence of
Judge Edward G. Bradford from the
United States Circuit Court yesterday no
time was fixed for trying the case of
United States Senator Richard Rollins
Kenney, who is charged with aiding and
abetting William N. Boggs in misapply-
ing the funds of the First National Bank
of Dover, and also with conspiring to
defraud said bank.
Judge Bradford was detained in Phila-
delphia, where he was sitting in the
Court of Appeals.
1t is fully expected that he will name
the date of the trial and who will be as.
sociated with him in hearing the case
this morning.
The sun., 1898-10-18
Correspondent Hurt.

Major John M. Carson, who for many
years has been correspondent Of the
Philadelphia Ledger, was injured while
attempting to board B. & 0. railroad
train at Delaware avenue station last
Saturday evening
The major was on the way from Wash
ington to Philadelphia, and while the
train was stopped at the above named
station he stepped off to stretch his
limbs. The train started sooner than he
expected, and in trying to board it he
was thrown to the platform and dislo-
Gated his arm. The injury was attended
at Garrett S. Smiths drug store.
The sun., 1898-10-18
Measured for Costumes.

Costumer Van Horn measured the
men for the costumes who will partici-
pate in the Temple of Fame" in this
city. The carnival will begin on Oc-
tober the 23rd. The entertainment will
be given for the benefit of the Delaware
Hospital. There will be full dress re-
hearsal Thursday at Professor Webster's
dancing hall.
The sun., 1898-10-18
Twentieth Anniversary.

On November 20 Rev. A. H. Keigwin
will celebrate his twentieth year as pas
tor of the West Church. In honor of
the anniversary of that event he will ask
the congregation to contribute 81 900
towards reducing the Indebtedness of the
church. He also expects the Sabbath
School to contribute $1,000 for the same
purpose. This would leave the bonded
debt $4,000. 1t is to be hoped that his
efforts will be crowded with success,
The sun., 1898-10-18
Y. M. @, A. Notes,

The Ladies' Auxiliary, of tie Y. M. G.
A. held a meeting Yesterday afternoon
and transacted business of routine
nature.
Joseph McEldowney, physical director
of the Y. M. G. A., is holding the an
nual physical examinations of the mem
bers.
The gymnasium class of the Y. M. G.
A. are practising special acrobatic feats
to be exhibited at the reception of
Goldy's students, tomorrow evening.
The sun., 1898-10-18
Estimates Loss at $4,000.

The loss on the building and stock of
Tadman Il Hickman's morocco works at
Fourth and Tatnall streets, which was
destroyed by fire on October 7. has been
placed at $40, ,0O0. As these figures are
not accepted by the different Insurance
companies which hold the firms policies,
the amount Of insurance will have to be
adjusted by board of referees.
The sun., 1898-10-18
Corporal Lynch's Burial.

This afternoon taps will be sounded
over the grave of Corporal Lynch of the
Delaware Regiment, who died of typhoid
fever. Interment will take place at the
Wilmington and Bran dywine cemetery
at 2 o'clock.
Company F, of which the corporal was
a member, will meet at the Armory at
o'clock and attend the funeral. The
firing squad will be selected from the
company. Captain Brennan placed
guard over the body last evening.
The sun., 1898-10-18
Typhoid at New Castle.

Typhoid fever is on the increase at
New Castle, and many new cases have
been reported. The last case reported is
that of Mrs. G. Thornton, wife of the
blacksmith at Hare's Corner. There are
many serious phases of the disease, while
few show signs OF improvement.
The sun., 1898-10-18
Will Enlist Civilians.

The War Department has given Lieu
tenant Alexander, who is enIisting men
at the armory here, permission to not
only re-enlist soldiers to be mustnred
out, but civilians as well. Lieutenant
Alexander asked for the authority to do
this after a number Of civilians had called
on him to enlist.
The sun., 1898-10-18
Bride and Groom Serenaded.

Edward Hayes, in the employ of the
Jackson & Sharp Company, was married
last Wednesday evening to Miss Minerva
Redmill. Last evening party Of friends,
accompanied by the Brunswick Fife and
Drum Corps, visited Mr.. and Mrs. Hayes
residence and honored them with a
select serenade. Between the martial
tunes of the drum corps music the
friends would render few seranotos on
tin pans and bells. go. r..
The sun., 1898-10-18
Kelly is Better.

Michael F. Kelly, Of Company D, First
Delaware Regiment, who was taken sick
while attending the funeral of Private
Dugan at Chester, arrived in this city
from the Chester Hospital yesterday.
The sun., 1898-10-18
Meeting of BARRIERS.

The BARRIERS Protective Association
will meet this evening at 8 o'clock. The
meeting will be held at j. M. La Rorre's
barber shop. Business Of Importance
will be considered and all BARRIERS are
requested to be present.
The sun., 1898-10-18
Car and Wagon Collide.

The lumber wagon of the Simmons
Brothers Lumber Company collided
with front street trolley car at noon
yesterday. The damage amounted to
three hand rails being torn from the side
OF the summer car.