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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-08-04

i had little party of Jap jugglers
on the road in 81" said an ex-theatrl-
cal manager, land got on to a good
many Of their tricks. Most of them
were surprisingly simple in reality,
and one that | don't remember ever
having seen explained was the feat Of
walking bare-footed up ladder Of
sharp swords. The swords were of the
native Straight-bladed shape and were
go keen that they would easily slice
handkerchief in two in mid-aiF. Before
sucking them through the uprights to
form the ladder the head Jap always
passed his thumb along the edge Of
each, from tip to tip. AS he did so he
dreW out narrow steel tape, which
was coiled on a spring in the handle.
Inc tape had hole In the end, which
caught on the point and held II in
place, and 1t completely shielded the
eoge. After the walking was over it
was quietly released, as the swords
were being taken out. and flew up into
me handle again. The weapon could
then be passed around for inspection.
Most people supposed that the Jap used
some chemical to tougher his soles, but
Vi uLh ndo DIS udNe Sldleu
electromagnetic Cussedness.
At Westtown, Chester County, Pa,
the Friends big school celebrated Its
one hundredth anniversary recently.
Iney have at the school a kind OF
diary, or log, which has been kept up
continuously for 100 years, and in
which the state of the weather every
Gay during all that time has been noted
down. The log was consulted for an
suspicious date in the matter Of wealth
er for the anniversary, and 1t showed
mat every June 10 has been clear since
me beginning of the schools career.
lnen some said: "Since it hasn't
Ialned for 100 years on June 10 we had
better avoid that date, for 1t will be
sure to rain then this year." But 9TH
ers said that reason and philosophy In
ulcated June 10 to be a day devoted,
from some unknown atmospheric caus-
Is, to sunshine and blue skies. The lat
Ter set of people carried the day, and
the school celebrated its anniversary
on June 10. But it rained so hard that
the guests had to sit around In tents.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-08-04

The first suspension bridge that can
be dignified by that name was thrown
across the Im-jin River in Korea in
1892. Here again dire necessity dictat-
ed the terms. The Japanese in
P'yeng-yang, learning of the defeat Of
the army of reinforcement, determined
to withdraw. China bad begun to be-
stir herself in favor of Korea, and the
japanese, driven from P'yeng-yang by
the combined Chinese and Korean ar
mics, FASTENED southwark toward
Seoul.
When the pursuers arrived at the I'm
jim River, the Chinese General refused
to cross and continue the pursuit unless
the Koreans would build a bridge suf1i-
GENTLY large and strong to insure the
passage of his 10000 men in safety.
The Koreans were furnishing for re-
venge upon the Japanese, and would be
stopped by no obstacle that human
Ingenuity could surmount. Sending
parties of men in all directions, they
collected enormous quantities of chik,
O tough fibrOus vine that often attains
length of 100 yards.
From this eight huge hawsers were
woven. Attaching them to trees or
heavy timbers let into the ground, the
bridge builders carried the other ends
across the stream by boats and anchor
ed them there in the same way. OF
course the hawsers dragged in the wa
ter in mid-stream, but the Koreans
we're equal to the occasion. Stout
oaken bars were inserted between the
strands in mid-stream. and then the
hawsers were twisted until the torsion
brought them a good ten feet above the
surface. Brush-wood was then piled on
the eight parallel hawsers, and upon
the brushwood clay and gravel were
laid.
When the roadbed had been packed
down firmly and the bridge had been
tested, the Chinese could no longer re-
fuse to advance; and so upon this first
suspension bridge, $50 yards long, that
army of 100000 Cinnamon, with all
their Korean allies, camp. equipage and
lmpediments, crossed in safety. This
bridge. like the tortoise boat, having
served its purpose, was left to fall Of
Its own weight-Ilarper's Magazine.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-08-04

rh,s Notorious individual Was an
Apothecary in Dublin-A Mim Of
Snlendid Physique, Six Feet and
n,,o Inches Tall-Died In 1904.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-08-18
HARRINGTON,
The Shoe Filter

Read Browns B..<:ness College ad.
G.. w. Paiiersot las purchased the
west half OF section eighteen, Worth
ington, OF Il. r. Douglass.
Jennie-No man can love a gill
with q white face and red nose.
Rocky Mountain lea w';l make
them change pl lcc5-tInen you're
Ill right. Ask your druggist.
Rev. Aull ivf: 1iou,iay on his sum:
lner vacation +, "vo:ti an attack oil
hay fever. lie <xj>~> TED to 20 to the
nosthern part OF WISCONSIN being ab
sent five Or SIX week.
The city council ordered jail
bulls At their meeting last SATURDAY
night. and work On The erection OF
the cells has been carried on all the
week.-Dundee Adyoc;fe.
The railroad col1,rasy have put
up an attractive fence, around the
grass plats at the depot, construct
ing it SO water will circulate around
it for sprinkling purposes.
A passenger conductor on the
Chicago, St. Paul and Omaha who
runs between Sioux City and St
Paul, says the Sioux City Journal,
has requested that the minister's per.
SO acres for sale, 81 miles north
west OF Brewster. House ] 4x2Oe feet
one story high, barn 14x20 feet, board
roof-16 acres in timothy, So acres
under crop. Price $500
| down, $50 each year with interest al
per cent and privilege to pay any
amount any day and stop interest on
amount paid. Gro. D. DAYTON.
The 14-year old boy from the state
school, placed with Aug. Nitzche
family, skipped the country last
week, and thus leaving Mr.. Nitzche
in poor condition for help.-iona
! Journal.
The school Of the Swedish Luth
| eran church will celebrate the last
day with exercises during Friday af
ternoon and evening. In the even
ing refreshments will be served and a
musical program rendered.
Henry James left on Monday with
his daughter for Garden City, to Sc
cure medical treatment for her.. She
has been losing her health quite rap
idly of late. Their many friends
hope that relief will be secured. -.
CAPT. WILLIAM AsTOR CHAN:
LER, Congressman from New York
is the president of the New YORK
Star, which is giving a>~ay a forty
dollar bicycle daily, as offered by
their adver .isement in g a other. col
umn. Hon. Amos J. Cummings
M. G. Col. Asa Bird Gardner, Dis
trict Attorney of New York, ex-gov
Hogg, of Texas, and Col. Fred Feig
of New York, are among the vel
known names in their Board OF Di
rectors. -..
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-08-18


I have received a new line Of gro
Iceries, dry gods and hardware. Will
cut the old prices in two and am
! willing to divide with the farmers.
/ Comesin and see. Butter and eggs
/ taken in exchange for goods.
CHAs. KING. Org, MINI.
Lloyd Morgan sprained the mus
cles on one. side Of his body few
Idays ago by everything. John
Kindstromis enjoying a visit from
I his brother who resides near Arm
strong, Ia.--Round Lake Graphic.
Thos. Palmer has severed his con-
nection with the Western House. and
after a visit in Iowa, will go on the
road for vinegar and pickle house,
Sioux City. John Rogers is acting
clerk at the Western for S hort time.
The 18th annual reunion of the
18th Ills. Cavalry, will be held at the
Briggs Honse, cor. Randolph and 9Th
ave.. Chicago, Monday Sept. 18Th. All
members Of said regiment in Mobiles
and adjoining counties, who intend to
go will do well by calling and con-
verse with John Rippberger at G. L.
Peterson's store.
Harry Walters, brakeman on the
Sioux Falls line, had his hand quite
badly injured Monday by having. it |
caught between two draw bars while |
coupling cars in the yard here. It is
not expected he will lose any finger g
but will be laid up for some time.
Are you troubled with dim, blur
ing vision? Eyes water, itch? Do |
you see dark spots before the eyes? |
Are you troubled with headache? |
These are symptoms of eye trouble |
and should have immediate attention.
See Dr. Bugbee Aug. 1919 at " ORTIZ
ington House. Consultation free.
nit held by man named Graves be
revoked. Fhe conductor told Gen
eral Passenger Agent Teasdaie that
Graves was interfering with the
freight business of the road. This
man Graves used to live at Bge]ow,
Minn.-Herald Luverne.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-08-18

LOCAL NEWS.

Read Browns Business College ad.
George Griggs spent Sunday in
St. Paul.
Mrs. G. H, Afford returned home
Saturday.
Roy Kench, of Clinton, is visiting
Fred Bltner.
Mrs. James Durfee went to Jack
so n Monday.
A. Anderson is opening new goods
frequently now.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-08-18

Mr.. Wakefield and family left
Saturday for Gilmore.
Peter Gorrie, of Bingham Lake
was in town Sunday.
Mrs. Porter. mother of E. L. Porter
is visiting in StCloud.
F. H. Rust is painting the wood
work of the school house.
Mrs. E. F. Buchan and children
are visiting in Esthervillle.
Miss Mona Turner returned to her
home in Lakefield Saturday.
Mrs. Jos. Nichols, returned Mon
day from a visit at Laketield.
Allie Becker and Everett Mohl, Of
Adrian, visited here last week.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-08-18

Read Browns B..<:ness College ad.
G.. w. Paiiersou las purchased the
west hal OF section eighteen, NoltL
ington, OF Il. r Douglass.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-14
l.. A., W. MATTERS.
Executive Committee Holds an Impor-
 tant Meeting.

1 Executive Committee Holds an Impor- tant Meeting.
 New York, March 13.--An important
 meeting of the executive committee of
 the League of American Wheelmen was
 held at the Astor house to-day. It was
 the first meeting of the new officers of the l.. A. w., and several important
 questions came up for discussion. Af- ter general conference of the commit
 tee it was decided that the league should organize a national touring de- partment to be conducted on lines sim- liar to that of the Touring Club De France. The first work of the commit tee will be to arrange routes for this country so that wheelmen travelling from one state to another will be able to secure all the information desired at the headquarters of the touring commit tee. The office will be located in Bos- ton. President Keenan of Pittsburg will make a trip to Europe in the near future so that the work of the com mittee will be made international in it's scope. This will be regarded by the wheelmen as one of the most important steps taken by the organization. The committee will be in a position to in- form tourists as to railroad and hotel rates, and to give every information to be desired by those who expect to trav- el. A press committee will also be ap- pointed with members in New York, Boston and Philadelphia.
 The racing board of the l.. A. w. has been completed by the appointment of George E. Stackhouse of New York as a representative of the national board.
 Among those present at the confer ence to-day were T. J. Kennedy, jr., of Pennsylvania, Abbott Bassett and Ster- ling Elliott of Massachusetts, R. J. Kingsbury of New Hampshire, Herbert w. Foltz of Indiana, J. C. Tattersall of New Jersey and Isaac B. Potter of New York
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-14
COAL FOR ADMIRAL DEWEY

Washington, March 13.-The equip ment bureau of the navy department is now loading at Newport News 5000 tons of coal to be taken to Manila. This coal will go through the Suez canal and thence to Admiral Deweys feet The department has shipped 40,O00 tons to Manila since the war began, mostly from Newport News or Baltimore. The coal sent by steamers goes through the Suez, and that in sailing vessels around the Cape of Good Hope. The trip through the canal takes about fifty days and the sailing vessels make the voyage in five months. The coal for Honolulu is sent by the way of Cape Horn. Nearly all the sailing vessels used are American, while most of the steamers are British. The quality tests made of coal mined on the Pacific coast is not satisfactory to the navy depart ment, Some coal, but not much, has been purchased in Australia, and sent to the Philippines.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-14
WILLIAM M. BLAKESLEE.

William M. Blakeslee, well known young man, died at his late home, 4S5 Elm street, yesterday forenoon, aged twenty-four years. The deceased had been in poor health from heart trouble for the past year, and had been confin- ed to his home for about twelve weeks or more, but yesterday morning seemed no worse than usual upon arising. Early in the dayf however he was sud- denly taken worse and expired almost immediately. He leaves loved wife, a grandmother and grandfather, and a cousin, Miss Carrie Blakeslee, to mourn his loss. During his long illness all that loving hands could do to alleviate his sufferings had been tenderly done, and he sank to sleep surrounded by those he loved. The funeral will be held from his late home tomorrow af- ternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. MT. Scoville of Trinity church will offlciate, and he will be followed to his last resting place by large concourse of sorrowing friends.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-14
PROFESSOR HOPPIN RESIGNS. His Long and Notable Connection Witt
 the College.

Professor James Mason Hoppin of the class of 40, announces his resignation of the professorhip of the History of Art in the Yale Art school.
 This closes thirty-eight years of con tinuous service in Yale university. His first connection with the college was as a professor of Homiletics and Pas toral Theology in the Divinity school. This professorship he held for eighteen years. During this period he publish ed a book of travel entitled "Old Eng land" which is classic of it's kind, and a work on "Homietics.'
 Twenty years ago he took up the professorship which he has just laid down, and with all the energy of youth, coupled with the critical judg- ment of maturer years, and fortified with wide study and by extensive travel he has given each season a notable course upon some branch of the History of Art. Professor Hoppin's published writings on art subjects have been nu- merous and valuable. The latest of these is book entitled "Greek Art on Greek Soil"
 So useful, so rich and so honorable connection with the university is mat ter Tor cOnBraCulatloH to EroLeSSoI f1op- pin.
 Professor Hoppin is in his eightieth year and although in his usually good health, says that he wishes to give up active service and devote the remainder of his life to literary pursuits. His resignation will be accepted with regret by the corporation.
 As an author, Professor Hoppin is one of the best known in New England. His works include "Notes of Theological Student" "Old England; It's Scenery and It's People,; Office and Work of Christian Ministry; Life of Rear Ad- miral Andrew Hull Foote'; Memoir of Henry Amitt Brown; "Homiletics"; Pastoral Theology; Sermons on Faith, Hope and Love-; "The Early Renassance' and Greek Art on Greek Soil.''
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-14
Poli,s Wonderland Thenter.

The biograph is surely the prime favorite as was noticeable last night in the plaudits of the big audience at the Wonderland during the exhibition of it's excellent new views. The views are really the most notable of any that have appeared here. The launch of the Oceanic is wonderfully well taken, and is an imposing spectacle. Several rap id railroad views, ice yaching on the Hudson, some humorous pictures that bring laughs and two rugimental views, the 69th New York and the 71st New York, are all very pleasing. "Grasping an Opportunity is one of the seasons hits at this house. Will M. Cerssy, fa- miliar to everyone as "Cy Prime" in the "Old Homestead" and Blanche Dayne, the "Ricketty Ann of the same famous play, are the actors, and they give us clean, wholesome and thoroughly amusing comedy. Others in the bill are the Harvey sisters, Dilts and Don, Hanley and Jarvis the Trol- ley Car trio, Adalina Roattino and Murphy and Willard. Prices 1Oc and 200; ladies at matinee, 10c.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-14
DIED AT THE HOSPIT4L.
Henry Mason Who Took an Overdose of
 Lnudanum by Mistake

Henry Mason, a laboring man thirty
 seven years of age, died at the New Ha-
 ven hospital at 2:30 yesterday afternoon
 of valvular disease of the heart aggra- vated by an overdose of laudanum Ma
 son resided at No. Waverly street and had recently been troubled with insom-
 mia. To overcome this he had taken
 laudanum to induce sleep during the
 spoonful doses, but this had not given
 the desired effect. He had not slept
 any for twenty four hours, and yester-
 day morning his wife gave him a tea
 spoonful of laudanum and then went
 out to do some errands. Upon her re-
 turn she found her husband lying on the bed unconscious and an ampty 1au- danum bottle on stand. She called to the family who live on the upper floor and they summoned Dr. Flynn. The doctor used a stomach pump and or dered Mason sent to the hospital.
 At the hospital he appeared to be doing well and it was thought that he would recover. Suddenly, however, he became worse and expired in few mn- utes. Medical Examiner White was no- tified. On making an examination pr. White decided that death was due to the overdose of laudanum, combined with valvuar disease of the heart Ma son consulted a physician not long ago and was told that he had valvular dis | ease of the heart. It is thought that |, after having taken the teaspoonful of | laudanum yesterday morning and find | ing that it did not produce sleep, he | drank more from the bottle and in his | nervous state took an overdose The bottle was empty and he took nearly an | ounce of the laudanum.
 The unfortunate man was until re- | gently a farmer in Illinois, but met with l reverses of fortune and lost his farm. He removed to New Haven about a month ago with his family consisting of his wife and little girl. He had been unable to secure employment here to any extent. The widow has no rela- tives or friends in this section of the country, and she has the sincere sym pathy of the people of the neighborhood where she resides.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-14
TOMB BRICKED UP.

Amsbury, Mass, March 13.-An in. ventory of the personal property and real estate of the late Reuben J. Smith of this town, whose body was placed in reclining chair in a tomb which he had had built, was filed, showing per- sonal property of $6, 100 and real estate of $500. All efforts to learn of relatives of the deceased have proved fruitless. and the residue of the property will re- main under control of the executor, In accordance with the request of MT. Smith the door of his tomb has been sealed, and brick wall laid outside the entrance.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-14
A RouNCING GIRL

There was no happier or more con- tented man in the city of New Haven yesterday than John H. Cromer of 76 Mechanic street. MT. Cromer is well known contractor at Mallory, Wheeler's s and a popular member of Red Cross lodge, Order Sons of St. George. The reason for MT. Cromer's extraordinary exuberance of spirits was brought about by the arrival of bouncing baby girl weighing ten pounds at his home yesterday He is receiving the congrat- ulations of his numerous friends. Both mother and daughter are doing well.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-14
DISCHARGED FROM THE ARMY.

Washington, March 13.-By direction of the president the following general officers are honorably discharged from the volunteer army of the United States to take effect this year on the dates specified their services being no longer required: Major General Joseph W. Keifer May 12; Brigadier Generals Abraham K. Arnold, May 12; Alex. c. Nj. Pennington, April 12; Simon Sny- der, May 12; George M. Randall, April 12; Michael " Sheridan, May 12; Henry T. Douglass. May 12 Henry V. Boyn- ton, April 12; Chambers McKibbin, May 12; Gilbert s. Carpenter May 12 Charles F. Humphrey, May 12.
 The officers named will relieve their aides and order them to join their reg iments Brigadier General McKib- bin will proceed to Columbus barracks Ohio, and assume command of that post. The other officers, exclusively of the volunteer army, will proceed to their homes, while those of. the perma- nent establishment will join their reg iments. A large number of other off, cers also are mustered out.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-14
MRS. CHARLES A. MALLORY.

Danbury, March 13.-Word was re- ceived here from Chicago late this af- ternoon of the sudden death in that city shortly after 12 o'clock to-day of Mrs. Charles A. Mallory, wife of a promi- nent hat manufacturer and member of the firm of E. A. Mallory & Sons of this city. MT. and Mrs. Mallory and their daughter were returning from trip to California and last night Mrs. Mallory was taken i'll on the train As soon as they arrived in Chicago this morning she was taken to the hospital, where it was found that she was suffering from cerebro-spinal meningitis. She was about forty years of age. She leaves but one daughter. Mrs. Mallory was a daughter of Dr. w. J. Rider, member of the state dental commission, and was prominent in the social life of this city.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-14
Death of Miss Phebe A. Bnssett.

Miss Phebe A. Bassett, an old and es- teemed resident of Hamden, died yester- day at her home, aged seventy-se seven years. She had been ill with the grip, which with the debility attendant upon her advanced years, caused her death. She resided at the old homestead, where for many years lived her father, the late Jason Bassett, who died ten or twelve years ago. The deceased lady was one of the old members of the Whitneyville Congregational church, of which her father was for many years member. She was a cousin of our esteemed de- ceased townsman, the late John E. Bas- sett, the hardware merchant. The flu neral services will probably be conduct ed by the Rev. MT. Clark, pastor of the Whitneyville church. The interment will be in the Whitneyville cemetery.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-14
Will Not Accept Suggestion.

Washington, March 13.-Secretary Long will not accept the suggestion made by Rear Admiral Sampson in his letter and make recess appointments of officers who failed of confirmation at the last session of congress The mat ter will be allowed to remain just as it stands until the next congress meets and then all of the nominations will be sent in precisely as they stood at the end of the last session.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-14
WILLIAM o. cADwELL.

William o. Caldwell, aged sixty, died on Saturday at his home in Concord Junction, Mass. He had been i'll with diabetes for several years. MT. Caldwell leaves a widow and two children, 8 mother, Mrs Orrin Caldwell of West field; a sister, Mrs. Elisha Tobey of Westfleld and three brothers, Zebina and James Caldwell of Westfield and Henry Caldwell of New Haven.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-14
The Grand.

The Black Crook Extravaganza com- pany opened a three days engagement at the Grand opera house yesterday. The principal feature of the play is the noted Troubadour Four, consisting of Messrs. Powers, Wixon, Johnson and Shields. This quartette is one of the finest on the road and have always been great favorites with the New Haven public. Mile Aimee is also big draw ing card in her illusionary dances. Miss Lettie West is also prominent member of the company. Popular prices pre- vail.
 The company which Is to present "Cuba's Vow" is composed of players of high reputation and is an exception ally strong and artistic one. At the Grand Thursday, Friday and Saturday.