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The sun., 1898-05-27
State Council Convention.

The tifty-first annual convention of the
State Council of the o. U. A. NJ, opened
Yesterday at Milton, Del. G. H. Combs,
E. H. Bane, J. +. Adair, A. ]. Newkirk,
d. B. Markley, 5. 7. Reeves, r. Heri-
tage and J. G. Conner past officers, are
representing Wilmington at the conven-
ton. The sessions will continue today,
when it will adjourn until May 26, 1899.
The regular routine of busines was
transacted and the presiding officer, Sec
retary and treasurer made their reports,
which showed that the order was in a
fourishing condition. he present
grand officers are 7. A. West, S. c.; W.
W. Vincent, $. X. c.; George II. Woods;
j. X. G.
The sun., 1898-05-27
CITY SOLONS MEET.
The Pay of the Police Sergeants In
creased $40 Per Year. Other
Business.

City Council met last evening at s. &c
O'Clock, and after the reading of the
minutes OF the previous meeting by Clerk
Morrison the reports ri various commit
ties were read and adopted
The recommended increase OF the
salary of police sergeants of $40 per year
was acted upon by the council and re-
ported favorably.
1t was decided that each assessor of
the northern and southern districts en-
ploy clerk during the months OF June
and July at the usual pay.
The pay role OF the police amounting
to S5,609.54, and the council S275.26 for
the month OF May were allowed
The third reading OF the fiscal ap-
preparation bill beginning July 4 $685."
took place and was accepted.
The resignation of first assistant engi-
neer James Wilson OF the City Surveyors
office was accented and by a unanimous
vote OF council, Francis A. Price was
appointed to fill the vacancy.
J. w. Sasse was granted leave of ab-
sence by the fire companies ,'t
The council accepted the invitation OF
the G. A. R. to participate in decoration
day services, ,and adjourned at 8 p. m.
The sun., 1898-05-27
Soldiers Eager For Battle,
Special Dispatch to THE Sun. :

Special Dispatch to THE sun.
New YonK, May 26.-A special to the
Mail and Express from Tampa says: In
terest here in the doings Of the fleets and
armies is at fever heat. II Sampson and
Schley, separate or together, have man
aged to lure the Spanish fleet out of San
tiago de Cuba harbor into battle there
will be no people in the country more in
tense in their enthusiasm over the event
than the 1000 or $4,000 soldiers than
the Government is holding in camp on
these sunbaked sand hills, in readiness
to go to Cuba when Spain's ships are out
of the way.
The news that there IS to be no more
phantom-chasing over Cuban waters and
that the Spaniards must now do battle
with our boats has caused decided
change in the spirits of the men, who are
to do the land fighting. They are now
full OF eager anticipation.
The sun., 1898-05-27
Canary Islands Fear Us.
DisJatch to THE Sun.

Special Disl atch to THE sun
New York, May ga London Special
says letter from Las Palmas, the chief
port of the Canary Islands, to the Mail,
reports as follows:
"Great numbers of the civilian popu-
lation are leaving every day for the
interior, as all kinds of rumors are going
abo 1t that an American squadron may
arrive at any time. Since last Thursday
all the lights of the town and the port
Rave been extinguished at night, and
the place has been in utter darkness.
Even tie ships at anchor in the port
are not allowed to have riding lights up.
All night work on hoard ship has been
suspended. The only light visible on
entering the port is the lighthouse on
Isleta The other light on the break
water opposite the town has been ex-
tinguisled.. The military authorities
are most actively engaged in preparing
he defence of the island.
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Schley Has a Free Hand,
Special DISPATCH to The sun.

Special Dispatch to THE Sun.
KEY WEST, Fla, May 26.-Concerning
the statement that Admiral Cervera's S
ships are bottled up at Santiago de Cuba,
it has been accepted that Commodore
Schley could maintain the blockade of
the harbor there and annihilate the
Spanish fleet if it is found outside. The
fact that Commodore Schley is now
thought to be outside of Santiago de Cuba
has given free rein to Rear.AdmiraI
Sampson. who is known to be in the
Bahama Channel.
His klfown purpose was to intercept
the Spanish fleet if it attempted move
ment along the northern coast in an at
tempt to reach Havana. With Commo-
dore Sch'ey at Santiago de Cuba, Rear
Admiral Sampson would be in the posi-
ton to proceed eastward and effect
junction OF two powerful squadrons or
return to Havana to resume operations
in that vicinity.
1t is now accepted as a fact that Com
modore Schley is to be permitted to
work out the problem off Santiago de
Cuba.
The sun., 1898-05-27
The Supply Chased.
Special Dispatch to THE SUN.

New York, May pa Key West
special says: The steamer Supply, for
merly the Illinois, Lieutenant Roberts,
repolts being chased by a Spanish gun,
boat yesterday. The Supply, which has
no guns. ran away from the gunboat
Lieutenant Robells is positive it was not
one of our boats, as she was rugged in
Spanish fashion. The gunboat did not
fire any shots, but kept nD the chase fol
whole hour.
The gunboat was first discovered at
4.30 O'Clock yesterday morning, about
l50 miles east of Key West. Day was
just breaking, and the gunboat, which
was standing off, suddenly veered and
made for the Supply. Everybody was on
deck and watched the race. The gun
boat was made out to be of medium size.
The Supply easily distaneed the Span.
lard.
The sun., 1898-05-27
Council of War.
Special Dispatch to The sun.


WASHINGTON, May 26.-Every execu'
tive branch of the Government was
represented in the council of war at the
White House today.
The purpose Of the conference was to
reach some definite conclusion and settle
upon the positive program for the con-
quest not only OF Cuba, but of the Philip
pines and Porto Rico. -
The President had with him Secretarl
Alger and Secretary Long and the entire
War Board, including General Miles, Ad-
iutant- General Corbin, Admiral Sicard,
Captain Mahan, and Captain Crownn-
shield, Chief OF the Bureau of Naviga-
ton. .-.
Secretary Long, after lie left the White
House, spoke very freely in regard to the
conference, saying that this was the first
time that all branches ofthe Government
The sun., 1898-05-27
Sailor Buried.

Deputy Coroner Chandler accom-
panied by Physician McCabe went to
Fort Delaware vest rday afternoon and
held an inquest on the body of the man
found floating in the river in that vicinity
1t proved to be the body of George
Aiken, the sailor who|fell, or was knocked
overheard from the schooner Eden
while laying off New Castle.
The remains were buried ON the Fort,
without any religious ceremonies, yes
terday at 4.30 p. IN.
The sun., 1898-05-27
Memorial Exercises.

This afternoon the memorial day exer-
cises of school No. 8 will be held in the
Assembly room at 2. Is O'clock.
DR.. Baker of Grace M. +. Church. 3.
Morrow, chairman of the committee, and
H. Fl. Ward, Esq, will be the speakers
of the afternoon.
The singing will be under the leader
ship Of Mrs. Thomas Benson. The room
will be decorated with flags and flowers.
The program consists of marches, flag
drills and tableau of "America and
Cuba"
The sun., 1898-05-27
Long Wait, Says Sagasta.

Special Dispatch to The Sun.
New York, May ga special from
Madrid says that Premier sagasta has
outlined Spain's policy III an interview,
in which he says there will be no fight
at Santiago unless Admiral Cervera de-
sires it. The Americans will find the
Santiago forts and the ships in the har-
Dor very different from those destroyed
by Dawey at Manila. If the Americans
are waiting for a naval battle before they
attempt to invade Cuba, they will need
considerable patience.
The sun., 1898-05-27
Spain on Verge of Revolt.
Special Despatch to The sun.

Special Despatch to THE Sun.
PARIS, May 26.-A special from Mad
rid says:
Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria is
said to have strongly advised the Queen
Regent to prepare to fly, and her mother,
who is now in Madrid is reported to
have given her the same advice; but, it
is added, the Queen Regent is deter
mined to remain. Continuing, the dis
patch says.
"The defeat Of the Spanish fleet, which
the best-informed people regard as only
a question of a few days, is bound to pre-
cipitate an outbreak
The sun., 1898-05-27
Schooner FIOated.

The large four-masted schooner that
was fast on the mud in the Christiana
river on Wednesday, near the B. & 0.
bridge was foatcd the same night at high
tide. She proceeded to the Lebig Chem
icaI Works and unloaded her cargo of
DhosDhate rock.
The sun., 1898-05-27
Contract Awarded.

Yesterday morning c. $. Pyle was
awarded the contract for furnishing and
delivering stone, crushed stone at Twelfth
street between Market and Jefferson
streets, by the Street and Sewer Depart
ment.
The sun., 1898-05-27

neighborhood in which Mrs. Willis re-
sided in gloom and the deepest sorrow is
expressed for the stricken family. Mrs.
Willis was 43 years OF age and is survived
by her husband and three daughters.
The sun., 1898-05-27
Barge Launched.

The first large barge ofthe Delaware
Construction Company was successfully
launched from Morrison's Point yester-
day afternoon. Three other barges are
under course OF construction by the same
company.
The sun., 1898-05-27
Slight Runaway.

A horse belonging to Barlow x Wier
ran away Yesterday morning on Broome
street. The youthful driver stuck to his
post until he had succeeded in stopping
the animal.
The sun., 1898-05-27
Blanco's Coal Captured.

Special Dispatch to THESuN.
New York, May 26.--The Journal says,
Simpsons fleet has captured Blanco's'
coal deposits at Cayo, France, three hum
dred miles east of Havana.
The sun., 1898-05-27

New YoRK, May 26-A Madrid dis
patch says some Of our ships shelled San
Hilano, while others made soundings in
Cardenas Bay.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-03-30
Glendale.

Our school will begin next Monday.
Alb. Frisbee has finished moving to
the Pratt place
C. w. Butteriield went to South Haven
last Saturday.
NJ. j. Shered is getting material on the
ground for his new house.
VIM Richmond of Brockport, y. Y,
visited friends here last week.
\ nice company was present at the
grange social last Thursday evening.
ID. b. Molby is home from Watervliet
at which place he has been nearly all
winter.
Daniel Whitford, who has been work
ing John Gault's farm for the last three
years, has moved to Pine Grove.
Rev. Defoe, Free Methodist preacher
from Lawrence, holds meetings at the
town hall every Tuesday evening
The Epicurean Farmers club had a
warm sugar social at the residence OF
Hartman Valleau last Friday evening.
John Gault and family, who have been
residing in Kansas, have arrived in
Waverly, where they intend to- make
their future home.
Charles Passmore received telegram
Monday informing him of the death of a
brother residing in New York. who has
been. for long time, suffering from a
cancer, which finally caused his death
The republicans held their caucus last
Friday and nominated the following
ticket: Supervisor f. j. Dayton: clerk
r.. b. Taylor; treasurer, Geo. w. Davis
highway commissioner, Samuel Griffin;
member board of review, j. G. Milliman
justice to fill vacancy, A. T. Smell; full
term, o. Y. Culver: school inspector, r
+. Jennings. This is an exceptionally
good ticket and should receive the hearty
support of every republican voter.
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Antwerp.

4. L. Trey is moving into part Of Geo,
Martins house.
A. G. Bates and family are making a
three days visit in Arlington.
Chas. Hoskins has bought forty acres
of woodland off the east side of +. l.,
Warmers Almena farm.
l.. III. Titus has purchased the interest
of f. l.. Trey in their Maple Avenue farm
Mr.. Sharp will move onto it.
j. Barto and Mrs. Nettie Baker of Ge-
neva were married at Elder Bates last
Friday. The bride is cousin of the
elders.
Wesley Stowell of Petoskey and his
brother, w. ID. of Kalamazoo, visited
their sisters, Mrs Trey and Mrs. Daven-
port, last week.
Rev. Bates closes six years passionate
with the Oshtemo church next Sunday
The church has extended call to A. G.
Church, the Hillsdale student who sup
piled at East Arlington the last two sum
mer vacations. Mr.. Bates retains charge
of the Almena church and, assisted by
the singing evangelist Rev. ID. l.. Shultz
is holding extra meetings there this
week
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Prospect Lake.
Munsell is critically i'll.

l.. +. Munsell is critically i'll.
Mrs Emma Young is still in helpless
and critical condition.
Mrs. c. +. Christie is suffering severely
from inflammatory rheumatism.
The spring term of school began Mon
day, with Miss Perry of Lawton teacher
Albert Johnsons little girl had hel
arm broken last week by the kick of q
horse.
Mrs. John Mower entertained her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. b. Paddock of Gle
neva, a part of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Denton are rejoicing
over the advent of their first heir, a nine
pound boy, born March II.
Henry Donaldson retired "Wednesday
night, March %, in his usual health and
in the night was taken very ILL., A physi
clan was Immediately sent for, but he ex
pired about one o'clock, before the physi
clan arrived Funeral services were con
Quoted at the residence on Saturday
Rev. Salyer of Lawrence officiating. The
remains were buried in the new cemetery
at Lawrence. Deceased was IS years
old
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-03-30
Millions Given Away.

1t is certainly gratifying to the public
to know of one concern in the land who
are not afraid to be generous to the needy
and suffering. The proprietors of DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, have given away over
l0,OO0,OO0 trial bottles of this great med.
icine; and have the satisfaction of know
ing it has absolutely cured thousands of
hopeless cases. Asthma, bronchitis and
all other diseases of the throat and lungs
are surely cured by it. Call on Long
well Bros. druggists, and get trial bot
tie free. Regular size soc. and 81. Every
bottle guaranteed, or price refunded. ~
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-03-30
AN ENGINEER SAVED.
HOW MIR. BAxTER's LIFE WAS MIRACULOUS
LY SAVED. HIS EXPERIENCE As RELATED
TO \ TIMES REPORTER.

Buffalo. n. ", March 2s.-The Buffalo Times has
devoted entire column TO the remarkable case OF
II. J. Baxter, of 12l Walter ST.. an engineer running
on the W. NJ Y. X p, Ky. IL appears that Mr.. Bsx-
ter had been afflicted with Brght's disease aud stone
In the bladder, a complication of dseaes that was
universally supposed TO be ncurable. He was rst
treated 10y his family physician without receiving any
benefit. The brotnerhoods doctor next diagnosed
his and adj ised him to TO the hospital, which
he did, last resort to have operation perform
ed. After remaining i'm the Sisters Hospital for
some time, he found to be In too weak cond-
ton TO stand the strain, having gone down in hesh
from his normal weight 2l0 TO 100 pounds. The OPP
Grafton was abandoned and he left the hospital to
die. One of Mr.. Bakers brother engineers hearing
of his sad and knowing that Dodds Kidney
pills is the only remedy that has cured Brghts
disease, visited his friend and prevailed upon him
to try tn, m. To a Times reporter Mr. Baxter said
Elm few days after beginning TO take Dodds KID
ney pills my condition began to improve, the pale
ness gradually left my face the stone passed away
and the pufness under my eyes began to disappear,
and two months from the time began taking them
I surprised the w. N. Y. p. Ry. by applying for
work. am now back on my engine again as well
as ever was I'm my life having regained my normal
weight and there In not symptom of the disease
left In me- Nothing that has happened In railroad
circles here for many years has created such pro-
found sensation his recovery, which Ia considered
nothing short OF q miracle.
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Arlington.

Fred Meabon has sold his farm to
Chicago parties.
Miss George Wright has sold her farm
to Chicago man.
Little Zell Donovan is seriously i'll. 1t
is feared he has typhoid fever.
Mrs. Dennis Donohue is very i'll. There
is little or no hope of her recovery.
Mrs. Mike Fitzgerald is now able to he
out again after an illness of several
weeks.
Mrs. Maggie O'Donnell and children
are at her fathers, Dennis Donohue,
called home by her mothers illness.
Willie, son of Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Payne,
died at his home near the U. b. church
on Saturday night, of typhoid fever.
Robert Garrod has bought Thomas
Walton's farm but will not take posses
sion until fall. Ed Draper will occupy
the house until that time.
Thos. Walton, having sold his farm
and disposed of live stock, furniture, etc,
at auction, will soon remove with his
family to Weedsport, n. Y. 1t is with
regret that the neighbors see them go.
The silver party held its caucus on
Saturday afternoon and placed i'm nomi-
nation: Supervisor, Levi DeHaven;
treasurer, Sam Monroe: clerk, w. II.
Ashley; commissioner, j. Gansolus, The
republicans nominated the following
men on Monday: Supervisor, Frank
Fuller: treasurer, S. f. Bridges; clerk
a. Il. Robbins: commissioner, Geo. Silk
worth.
1t is earnestly hoped that the stay-at
home republicans who, by their action
defeated the party last year, will turn
out and exercise their rights as citizens
on Monday next. We have poll list OF
about $40, and of that number AZ repub
leans were absent from the polls last
spring. When from 10 to 20 more repub.
lican votes would have put in most OF
their men, it is easy to see what gthe re
suit might have been il each man had
done his duty.
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WAY DOWN PRICES.
We are here to show
goods. COME IN.
]. Ed. PHILLIPS.
Wanted!
Fdp[r|S,'''Ss,T count,

Paw Paw, Mich, March 2I, %.
Having completed arrange
ments with reliable parties in
Chicago for the purpose of sell
ing farming lands, more espec-
ially Fruit Farms in Van Buren,
county, all those wishing to dis
pose of such property vii, find it
to their advantage to notify me
at once, by mail or otherwise,
and1 will look the property over,
ascertain prices and take full de-
scription.
| have now orders for the pur-
chase of number of farms in
this county. Also have some
good bargains in city sales or
exchanges.
p. MACKELLAR,
Real Estate Ag't, Paw Paw.
Office over Avery's store.
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GObleville.

Mrs. DenBleyker of Kalamazoo was in
town last week
Mr.. and Mrs A. b. Chase were at South
Haven over Sunday.
Mrs. H. f. Goble of Lacota has been
visiting friends in town.
Tom WEIGH is delivering the sand for
John Leaders, new house.
An Eastern Star lodge was organized
in masonic hall last Thursday night.
The overseer of the creamery is here
and work on the building has begun.
The report is that Ida Whelpley has
hired TO the Indian Medicine Show Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Fessenden have re
turned from an extended visit in Wis
consin.
John Gault, with his family, has re-
turned from Kansas. He will live on his
old farm in Waverly.
There was a joint meeting of the X. o.
Il. NJ. and l.. o. Il. NJ last Friday night
A good time was had.
The Misses Bessie Woodruff and Nina
Myers spent Friday and Saturday visit
ing Mrs. Stuart in Bloomingdale.
Mr.. Stoddard from Wisconsin has been
visiting his sister, Mrs. VIM. Walker
They had not seen each other before for
% years.
II. S. Myers of Hillsdale, accompanied
by II. w. Metcalf, president of the a. G. f
society, will speak in the +. b. church
Tuesday evening.
The young people gave party at the
opera house, Friday night, in honor Of
Miss Lutte Myers, who has been spend
ing weeks vacation at home from
Hillsdale.
The democrats of Pine Grove have
placed John Everest at the head of theil
ticket again this year, while the repub
licans have made John McFellin theii
leader. The balance of both tickets are
good men.
The silver party in Bloomingdale have
nominated Dell Lober of this place fol
supervisor; clerk, Chester Merrifield
treasurer, VIM. Harrison. The republi
cans nominated ID. ii. Smith for super
visor; clerk JAS. Thompson.
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IiaWtOn,

Mrs. q. G. Ray is quite sick.
Mrs. @. H. Prentice is still quite sick
Nj. S. Lawton was at Marcellus, Sat
urday.
Professor Lewis is spending his vaca
ton at Ann Arbor.
Frank Giddings is now filling pre-
scriptions at Murphy's.
Copies of the Grand Encampment
Herald, Vol. l, were received here Fri
day.
Willie Pages house was consumed by
fire, Friday evening. Fire caught in the
attic. Everything was saved and he
has moved into the Robinson house
A. l.. Hoyt and Jesse Jones have ex
changed village property. Mr.. Hoyt will
soon move into his new home and Jones
will occupy the Drury house, opposite
the school house, and rent the house now
occupied by Mr.. II.
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COrWin.

The l.. NJ. A. meets with Mrs. Glen
Manley next week.
Roy Ostrander is convalescing from a
severe attack of measles.
Mrs. Lydia Shepard has returned from
Mattawan, where she spent the winter.
Mrs. Verne Rose will begin the spring
term of school in the Baker district in
Keeler, Monday, April 4.
Mrs. Volney Manley of Hartford was a
guest of her sister, Mrs. Glenn Manley
last Friday.
Mr. Hawn, who has been living on Mr..
Odds place. has decided to move to North
Dakota. Mr.. Linsenmeyer of Keller has
rented Mr.. Olds' farm and will take pos
session in about two weeks.
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800. Reward 800.

The readers of this paper will be pleas
ed to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all its stages and that is
catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the
only positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity Catarrh being a
constitutional disease, requires consti-
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" in doses from 10 drops to a teaspoon
full 1t acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system, thereby
destroying the foundation of the disease
and giving the patient strength by build
ing up the constitution and assisting ma
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have so much faith in its curative powers
that they offer one hundred dollars re
ward for any case it fails to cure. Send
for list of testimonials. Address,
j. Cheney & Co, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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Jennie Perry of Lawton il teaching the
spring term at No. 2.
Bertram Hall of Albion college is at
home for the spring vacation.
AS Miss Kittie Poorman was riding
with her grandfather one day last week
the team became frightened, overturned
the carriage, threw out the occupants
and ran away, hurting Miss Kitty severe
ly.
On Tuesday of last week, Mrs. j. w
Burlington gave a dinner in honor OF her
mother Mrs. Thomas Cornish, who had
been an invalid for several years and un-
able to be out since last fall Among the
guests were her three sisters, Mesdames
Grace and Kate Barker and Eliza Hall
her old neighbors, Mrs. Nesbitt Mrs
Upham and Mrs. Van Antwerp. This
was rather remarkable group. Mrs
Nesbitt was the oldest, aged q
years, and Mrs. Hall the youngest, 81
years of age. 1t happened also to bt
Mrs. Upham's birthday, she being 70
and the combined ages of the seven foot
ed 494 years. OF family of six sisters
and two brothers, all coming from Eng
land to America and six of them to Por
ter, seven remain, Mrs. George Weldir
being the only one deceased, and the
youngest is now 81 years old. Mrs. Corn
ish is the only one of the eight who has
not lost companion, and she and hel
husband has been travelling life's path
way together almost 30 years, with theil
children, grandchildren and great-grand
children now around them. A fine din
ner was served and the day spent il
pleasant social chat, with fine music b!
the Misses Burlington, which was much
enjoyed.