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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
Pennsylvania Pension System Agreed
UDOn,

Pursuing the custom 1t has followed for
many years, the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will relieve from active service
on January /, $50 employees, who will, by
that date, havs attained tho age limit OF
10 years or who, being between the
ages of 65 mud 60. have been thirty years
in the service of the company, are physi-
caily disqualified.
The plan also provides an age limit for
ths employment OF new men, no new em'
ploys to bs taken into the service who Il
over So years of age. his announcement
was made by President Cassett. new
department will be added on January to
the service of the company, and will be
for the benefit of those discharged as above
The rate of peusion Is to be l per cont.
Of the average monthly pay for the ten
years proceeding retirement Pension al
lowances will ba paid by the department.
mon thly, and shall terminate on the death
of tie beneficiary,
According to tho class to which they
belong, pensioners will also get an allow
ance each month from tho surplus fund Of
the Relief Department. such pensioners
will be permitted to retain title to death
benefits from $3.50 to $500. according to
their classification In the Relief Depart
ment.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
The Registrars Rcror...

Thirty deaths for the week ending Dec
ember lGsh. This would bo 1860 deaths in
ono year which weu bs Il death rate of
81 C6 In the one thousand Inhabitants, es-
timnting hO population to be 1900. The
births number Al Tor the same week, Tho
would bn 21J2 births and exceeds the
deaths ty AZ.
The next report Of the registrar will not
very much from tha tn, above figures, if
the registrar cause7 the negligent physl.
clans and others who are required TO re-
port, ,oobey he law. just AXE IL snatchum
loo tho most obstldnte person, and il will
act like u bell sheep. tho r0st will follow.
Now that Council has acted in n shame
ful manner in passing an ordinance CIV
Ing thom tho control of the garbage let
them ha 70 the night soil carts also. Then
let the tax payers by legislative enact.
ment have the council placed under tho
control of the Board Of Trade Hip. rah
for progress. II. b FRAZER
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
=r- Young People and tho Church.

The Wilmington NJ. E. Preach
ers Association yesterday discuss
ed the topic, ITO what extent may
the church and people cater to the
so.called fashions of the world in Or
der to hold the young people " A
paper on the subject was read by
Rev. A. S. Mowbray, who said he
had provided place for his young
people, where they could meet and
enjoy innocent games. He had
found if something of this kind was
not done some young people would
90 to saloons and other "orldly
places to spend their time. He
! thought the Young should be accord
ed all legitimate pleasures which
would not interfere with the cDnvic-
tions of rels iS,ls people.
The Rev. J. w. Easley, who
spoke during the discussion, stated
that Brandywihe M. E. Church OF
this city had founded a reading
room tor Young men.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
Large Public Sale.

Frank &. Stidhani, auctioneeer, sold at
public sale for the executors of Levi y.
Moore, deceased, at Eis late residence in
Mill q, oek Hundred on Monday December
18th, Horses SO, cows from so TO $50,
ysarling heifers s3l, calves SIS. shoats s5 90
chicken. 10 cts do. corn So cts per bushel
oats 32 Ct. do. Huy $l325 ton straw
IS 25 do, fodder, 81 cts. II bundle and other
things ut satisfactory prices. The farm
was offered at public saio md was with
drawn ut t6l an acrs. This being one of
the most produc lve farms in Mill Creek
Hundred The executors withdrew 1t and
will hold IL for shor time mt private sale.
This is good opening for some young
man that wants good farm. Tho atteLd-
auce at the sale was very large and the
articles sold were very numerous. The
Gale started at 1879 o'clock and lasted
until dark.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
SsIe otHors:s

A. H. Tyson will have sale of
good driving and draugh horses to-
morrow "wednesday afternoon, at
the Standard Stables, No. lll2
Tatnall street. Auctioneer Std
ham is desirous of seeing a large
crowd of bidders as he is anxious
to secure good bargains for his
friend. See advertisement and then
visit the stables and select a nice
trottrr
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
Strike Quickly Settled.

Shamokin, Pa, Dec. 19.-The strike
at the Girard colliery. which began or
Saturday, was ended yesterday, the
$50 men and boys resuming work fol-
lowing a conference between the Of
ficials. committee of strikers and
District President John Fahey, of the
United Mine Workers. The dissatis-
fled workmen signed an agreement that
hereafter they would present thei1
grievances to the United Mine Work
ers to be arbitrated with the COM
pany. Several discharged miners were
reinstated.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
Diphtheria.

Diphtheria in Philadelphia for the week
ending Dec. 10Th, 1893. Cuses reported
l54, deaths 26. This would give an annual
percentage Of deaths from diptheria, VIZ:
cases s, s,0Js, deaths 1852, percentage 1913.
Physician, did us we'll before anti-toxlne
was discoyerd,
One week ending Dec, l6. Cases 154,
deaths 20, percentage 49, Anti-tox!ne
Is an experiment yet, many physicians do
nos use II, while n large numEor Of ply
scnns say IL is dangerous, ahd no good.
u. b Erazer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19

Washington, Dec. 19.--The postmas-
ter general has ordered that hereafter
the length of service as letter carriers
shall not be indicated on the uniforms
of carriers by stripes, but by stars.
For five years service they will wear
one black silk star; two stars for 10
years: one red silk star for Is years
and two for 20: one silver star for 25
years and two for 80; one gold star for
55 years and two for 40.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
Gloves.

Ladies Foster Kid Gloves at 69c.
worth $l.O0.
Ladies 2-clasp Lambskin Gloves
at 75c.
Ladies Mocha Gloves$l 90 worth
Sis.
Mems Scotch Wool Gloves 25c.
and 80 cts.
Mems KID Gloves Sl.00 to $l.50.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
Call to Pa stOr Oates.

Alta large congregational meeting of
tho Falling Spring Presbyterian Church
ut Cham bersburg, Pa, last evening, Rev.
Luther Oates Of Delaware City was unan-
imously chosen pastor, to succced Rcv II.
II. SclIcncE, deceased. MIR, Oales has not
vet replied to the call. He has bacn at
Delaware Ci'y five years aud i. very pop
| ular lie is stated clerk of the New Cas-
Tie Prcsbytcry.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
S b. COnde Dead.

The death OF $. B. Coude occurred at Bal
las Spa, Saratoga county, N. Y. December
|. His funeral took place on December 3.
Mr.. Conde was engineer OF tho Bay State
Gas &c. For several years Mr.. COnde
had lived In Wilmington, Cnrrcroft and
Claymont. He WAS fine musician and
Of a kindly and sociable disposition, max
ing many friends wherever he went. His
only son is superintendent OF the Bay
Stne Gas Company.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
Mems Furnishings.

A complete line Of Gents Fur
nishings at prices 10 suit.
Suspenders, silk web, neatly
boxed, at Soc.
Mems Initial Ilardkerohiets - &c.
Mems full sized Handkerchiels.
all linen, IS cts.
Mems Flannel Shirts 15c. to
$50.
Mems Cardigan Jackets 75c. to
$500.
Mems Neckwear, latest styles,
25c. and SOC.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
BcQueets For Charity.

The will of Mary X. Warner late
of this city was admitted to pro
bate in Philadelphia yesterday. 1t
disposes of large estate $500 be-
ing bcqueathed to the Homeopathic
Hospital Association and Delaware
Hospital Association of this city
and $500 to the Ferris Industrial
School.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
LOCAL S'rOCkA


Letter carrier William Fl. Bbele,
died this mording, at the home OF
his father at No. 1921 East Fourth
street. Deceased was 81 years of
age and was letter carrier for the
past 7 rears.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
GILMORE RESCUED.
General Young Believes the Amer
lean Prisoners Are Safe. 90
LAwT0N TO CAPTURE SAN MATE0.

Left Manila with the Eleventh Cav
airy and BataIIions of Infantry.
Gen. rant Clearing Znmbales Prov
fnce-Apuinaido's steamer Found.
Manila, Dec. 19.-It is officially an
noiinced that General Young reports
that he believes the American prison.
ers, including Lieutenant Gilmore, are
now in the hands of the United States
troops. Lieutenant Colonel Howse and
General Hunter have been operating
with small commands in North liocos
province, and 1t is supposed that one
of these has effected the release of the
Americans. The report has not yet
been verified, but is generally credited,
and there Is great rejoicing among the
Americans here.
Coxswain Rynders. of the Yorktown,
who was one of the men captured at
Baler, has arrived here. He and two
shipmates named Woodbury. and Ven.
willie were wounded when Gilmore was
taken, and were left behind. Subse-
quently they were recaptured by Amer
lean cavalry Venville is doing well
at Baler Woodbury. and Rynders
walked nearly to Manila. Woodbury.
is expected tomorrow. Rynders re-
ports that four of his shlpmates were
killed
General Lawton started last night
from Manila with the Eleventh cav
airy, under Colonel Lockett, and bat
tallons OF the Twenty-ninth and Twen-
ty-seventh infantry, under Lieutenant
Colonel Sargent, to capture San Mateo,
where Geronomo has 300 insurgents.
General Grant has nearly cleared
Zambales province. He discovered,
hidden in Sublg bay. steamer, the
Don Francisco, of 1870 tons, fully
equipped and coaled. She is supposed
to be the vessel Aguinaldo was keep
ing ready for his escape If he ap-
pears to board her he will be captured.
Captain Layson, of the Thirty-third
regiment, has rou.ed an insurgent
band in Zambales province, killing
several officers. Major Smith, with
three companies of the Seventeenth,
surrounded and captured another band
Of guerrilas which were terrorizing a
large section north. The troops killed
several of the band.
General Hughes has captured insur-
gent strongholds ut Leapiz and Romb-
Ion, the navy cooperating. One man
was killed and one wounded.
The insurgents in the Island OF
Panay are apparently suppressed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19

Atlanta, Dec. 19.-The remains of
Lieutenant Brumby will be brought
to Atlanta and placed in the Hayward
vault in Oakland cemetery The fu-
neral will be participated in by the
civic and military organizations of the
city, and the preparations will be elab-
orate
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19

One of the incest kind of n oliday gift
Is II box of Hawkins celebrated fragrant
Havana segars at No 6l0 Market street.
All Of tho Ten, twenty or more brands
are made of tho finest, choicest selected
tobacco, The name of Hawkins ba, besn
made famous by the cigars that Samuel
Hawkins makes and sells to his large
trnHn
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
Dress Goods.

Styl;sh Dress Goods at eXcep-
tionally interesting values.
The popular Camel Hair Plalds
as inches wide, reduced from ST.. =
to $l.00.
Camel Hair Plaid, As inches
wide, reduced from $l.OO to 15c,
Other lines from 12I:c. TO 5Octs.
Golf Plaids 54 inches wide, re
duced from 800 to Sl.5O.
Homespuns 54inches wide i'll gray
and brown, reduced from 75c. 10 o0c'
a yard.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
Imperxonnted Government OHiciaI.

Susquehanna, Pa, Dec. 19.---F. Fl
Belmont, who claims Rochester, N. Y.
as his home, has been arrested here
charged with impersonating a United
States officer and securing money on
this pretense in Windsor, Broome
county, N. Y, and elsewhere. His
plan was to visit stores in the small
towns and discover alleged violations
of the internal revenue laws and then
collect from the victims what he claim
ed to be fines. 1t Is alleged that Bel
mont secured sums in Lackawann0
county, Pa, and in towns along the
Delaware river.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19

Tho members of the Delaware Battery
Association are requested to meet at the
mouse of Francis II. Gallagher, No. SOi
Broome street, tomorrow (Wednesday)
at 10 30 a. m., to attend the funeral OF
Sergeant Charles w. Talley. BY order
l. Green.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
Special Visitors Week

Tho public Ia invited to call any day
this week. up to Friday noon, to inspect
the work of the Goldey College students.
Day session, 9to IL, and to three; even
ing session. Ills TO 9.15. College rsopens
January 2nd
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19

Superior Court was IN session but five
minutes this morning, Judge Strnar co
vas the only judge on the bench. There
wns no business for transaction and tho
Court ad journed until tomorrow morning
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
More Money For the Banks

Washington, Dec. 19.-The secretary
of the treasury has decided to increase
the deposit of cash in national bank
repositories to the sum of 100000 900
and possibly s4O,OOO,OO0, on the banks
leposting with the government Uni
ed States bonds as security.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19

Paul Piors'on aIeu 4 years. died from
diphtheria last evening ut his home No.
oil KING street Que now case and five
,ecove iss wero reported at tho Board Of
Heal h to.day.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
Was Cunning "AccIdent" a Muriers


Williamsport, Pa, Dec. 19.-Peter
Koch, of Jersey Shore, was arrested
at that place yesterday charged with
having caused the death of William
M. Marks. who died in the Williams
port hospital on Nov. q from gun
shot would received on the previous
day Koch, Marks and several
other men had been cunning in the
woods near Jersey Shore, and while
the men were skylarking Marks was
killed by a load of shot from the gun
which Koch was carrying. At the time
of the shooting it was explained to
have been an accident, but the father
OF Marks claims tnat his son told him
before he died that the shooting was
done Intentionally.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19

Order your Christmas cakes from 7. ].
White, No. 7G6 Market street. Having
secured the services of B. f. Morrison,
recently Of tho Morrison Baking Co., can
guarantee satisfaction. Pound cake u
sueliul,y,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19

Judge Spruance will sit in Or
phants Court tomorrow morning
providing the session OF Superior
Court is brief one.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
StODbed The Car.

A de'nenteh woman in II partly nude
condition stoppsd u trolley car ut Eleventh
'tnd CIaymont.su-ets yesterday morning
ter husband appeared sOon afterwards
aud took her home
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
Jewelry and
Fancy Artitle-.

Montana Diamonds, fire and lus.
tire oil the genuine. Rings, Scarf
Pins, Brooches, etc, from 81 cents
TO $500.
In Celluloid ware we carry the
largest assortment in the city.
Collar and Cuff Boxes, Glove and
Handkerchief Boxes, Neckt,e hold
crs, your choice Tor 2oc. Selling
elsewhere ior SOC.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19

Th, Wilmington City Railway Com
pany will! pay 900 for the damage done to
the street sweeper. A. front street car
recently col!ided with the car at Fourth
andPoplar reefs aud damaged the sweep
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
| Blankets and COmfOrtables

Seasonable and Useful Presents.
Fine California Wool ia Blan-
kets. silk binding, all color borders,
worth IS. 90, here at 1896.
Blankets in other grades from
41c. to 800
Com[Urtables, covered with chintz
or silkaline, tull size, fancy stitched
or tutted. $l.0O to 50. 50.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19

Dear old Santa Claus.
Please bring me patrol, wagon, books,
nver-coat. gloves, candy nnts, and oranges
Also Miss Lottie. Paul b. Rash. .2l
~ esJ 2ni Street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19

The Levy Court was in session this
morning. Ths quarterly, as we'll us
The monthly bills were allowed. The
,.ourt will b. In session this afternoon,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
Infants Wear.

Infants Long Coats from 75c. to
5000
Infants Dresses from IS. to s. 50.
Infants Caps, sc. to s.. so.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19

Buy your canaries at Pyle $. 2ll West
eighth street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
rIr. Simmons Home.

Commissioner Simmons OF the Street
AMI Sewer Department. has returned
home from trip to Dayton Ohio.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19

The garbage creuaLO,y broks down
thi, morning and the Board OF Health
was notified that no ga. bage would he re-
CaiYnl.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19

Usar old Krlss.
Please send me doll, a coach, 90 cart
iillls whits mouse, gun, rifle. wagon,
= rise = real cry baby. set OF dishes lite oil
upgs aid the real Old Sauta Claus Your
end RninUnu Finn,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19

Edward Wat On, aged IS years, of No,
329 -uu,h Head stree had his ,it le1
ampuIa'el at he Delaware Hospital last
evening. Young Watson attempted to
board shifting engine and missing his
foot foil bensal b the wheels
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
CrcmatOry Out Of Serv GO.

DR.. Ward'a Headache Powders cure
neuralgia dose, ~ cent.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
Notice,

Fine Singing Canaries anu good selec-
ton Of cages ~ the bid store, 2ll West
Eighth street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
SHOE SALESMAN

V'anted. on commission, to carry well ad.
vsrtised general line of well established
shoe factJiy. Mutt have ability and shoe ex.
perience ADDRESS. stating experience, Box
2S0J, Bosto on, Mas. dl8'-t. J6Y-ch
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
DOCKSTADER'S
mot the ordinary kind

Week commencing December 18th.
h. C. DAVIES. Premier Monologuc
Artist.
Ksough and Ballard. Wills and Barron.
The May Sisters. The Five divers.
Karson anl Willard.
William Rowe. The CAROLS
Myra Deaue. Mr.. Guy Oliver,
Admission, always. TO- 20 and 80c.
WATCH NEXT WEEKS; GREAT BILL
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
FOR SALE

A Desirable small house. 70l Wilson street |;
Only q small amount of cash required Ap.
ply at Equitable Trust and Safs Dep osit Com.
pany, Ninth and Market streets. dl0. eod5t
U'oR SALt--TWO OTHOROUuHBEFD OIL
II lies, male ami femAls sui table for Xmas
gifts. Apply 7lo Adams or ala King ,.,re,t.
dlv.5b
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19

DR. DEHAaDl'
- PRNNYROYAl. Pills.
Art the only genuine Pennyroyal Pills made
Twenty-Five years experience sold by drug
giCts. Once, aOs n. Ninth street. Phila. By
mail or at honia. &L01; advioa frsa. LGdieA be-
NsIe ei iipitatiOas- u
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
Bon
Ami
The Christmas Tree Fund.
viii not Scratch

ALWAYS usp IN THG FohM or lArht"'
AND DOES NO MORE INJURY THAN WATER.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19

Every canary guaranteed a singer. si1
West Eighth strevl,
Arizona republican., 1899-03-18
JAMES O'CONNOR,
 BRICK CONTRACTOR
Estimates given on all kinds of brick work. Jobbing speciality.
 Box E25, CIfY.
Castle Greek Hot Springs
 Of Arizona.

A delightruI resort for health-seek- CTS; perfect climate, natural hot springs of great medicinal and curative powers, especially for rheumatism; the only springs where you can take baths in the open air the year around without running any risk of colds; open-air swimming pool; private baths in DOT celain-lined tubs. A comfortable and attractive house of twenty-five rooms, in addition to which ample tent room, with board floors and sides, is furnished to those who prefer Open-air accommo- dations. There will be a resident phy- sician during the winter months. Rates, $500 per day, or $1S.00 per week. Tent accommodations are also prov4ued at the rate of $2.00 per day or $12.00 per week. Round-trfp tickets via Hot Springs Junction, forty-four miles from Phoenix on the s. F., P. & P. R. R., in- cluding stage fare, are sold at all sta tions on the railroad. Daily stage, ex- cept Sundays, runs to the Springs. A new building has been completed at Hot Springs Junction for the accommo- dation of guests going to the Springs. For further information apply to
 E. w. GILLETT,
 General Agent s. F., P. 6 P. R. R.,
 Phoenix,
 Or to C. M. COLHOUN, Manager, P. o. address. Hot Springs. Arizona
Arizona republican., 1899-03-18
Arizona Day by Day Live News Taken from Territorial Exchanges.

and the company intends to put in a dipping pen soon. Fully 16,000 head or cattle will be handled there this sea- sOn.-TUcsOn Star.
 On the coffin which contained the re- mains of Fireman Uetz, who was killed
 in the T. & ?. wreck a few days ago,
 was g plate which contained the in
 scriptiOn, No. 194" It was to indi-
 cate the number of the engine which
 caused his death. A few months ago
 this engine was sent to this end of the
 line from the Fcrt Worth division and
 after being here but short time she
 was sent to the shops al Big Springs for a general OveThaUling. After skilled wOrkmen had pronounced the engine perfect once more she was again sent here and turned over to Engineer Miller. He asked for a rest ard was granted it. Engineer Schubert was first called to take the 194 east with a long freight train, but after consider ing the matter the call boy concluded that he would have to recognize the laws of the seniority list and called MT. McMurray instead He accordingly notified Engineer Schubert that En- gineer AIcMurray would have to take charge of the engine Schubert com plained some but the seniority laws prevailed and Engineer McMurray rode to his death. The engine had been out of the shops two months before the ac- cident happened, which caused the death Of three men and serious injury to another. Tie remains o9 Fireman Uetz went west yesterday afternoon to Phoenix. Arizona accompanied by his sCrrowing Wid0W.-El Pas0 Herald.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-18

enormous natural wealth which no ef- fort has yet been made to develop.
 A church in London still possesses an income originally given 10 it for the purpose of buying faggots for burning heretics.
 Two-thirds of the total number of children under ten years of age in the United Kingdom are insured in one form or another
 Judge Pciton, of the Georgia supreme court, recently adjourned court be- cause one of the witnesses preferred, instead of testifying. to keep an en- gagement 10 be married.
 A Paris reporter recently counted in one hour on enc of the avenues % auto mobiles, 42 motorcycles and 152 bi- cycles. The emperor cf Russia has or dered an automobile in Paris.
 An eminent German physician de clares that as long as q hicyclist. after long tour, has a good appetite, does not feel a desire to go to sleep at once, and is not annoyed by heavy dreams on the night following, lie may consider that he has not made too great a de- mand on his physica resources.