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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-21
CLOSE OF THE RACES AT BARTO
Robbed the Grave,

startling Incident of which Mr.. John
Oliver of Philadelphia, was the subject ia
narrated by him as follows: II was in a
most dreadful condition. My skin was al
most yellow. eyes sunken tongue coated
pain continually in back and sides, no an.
petite-gradualy growing weaker day he
day Three physicians had given me up.
Fortunately, friend advised trying Ell.
ectric Bitters," and to my great Joy and
surprise. the first bottle made a decided
improvement. l continued their use for
three weeks, and am now a well man I
know they saved my life. and robbed tho
grave of another victim" No one should
fail to try them, Only so cents per bottle
at j. W. O'Sulliuan's drug store
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-21
MUD TIES,

Down in little back garden
Under "A sunny sky,
We made mud pies together
My little sweetheart and |.
Stained was the little pink apron,
Muddy the jacket blue,
As we stirred and mixed and tasted
out in the sun and dew.
Why do ! dream of that garden,
| who am old and wise?
Why am | longing, longing;
For one of those old mud pies?
O, for the little pink apron,
O, for the jacket blue.
For the blessed faith of childhood
when make-believes are true.
Florence A. Jones in What to Eat.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-21
DEATH OF MISS CARRIE ROSS.


St Johnsbuiv, Sept. l5.-Mlss Carrie
Ross, daughter of Senator Jonathan Ross.
lied suddenly at o'clock last night of
heart failure. Miss Ross had been in poor
health for some time but her death cama
as a great shock to her family and friends.
Thc funeral will be held tomorrow after
noon at 1 o'clock.
Miss RosS had ben a successful teaChe r
for many years, being employed in the
public schools of FaFibaut. North Dd-
kota, She had been granted a leave Of all
sence for one year, the place being held
open for her. Miss Ross was about a
years of age.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-21
GROCER KILLED IN ST. JOHNSBT r.

St Johnshury, Sept fitzpatrick A.
Roach, for many years past well known
grocer in this town, met with "A fatal ac-
cdent At noon to-day. Me-. Reach assist
ed by another man. was taking "A barrel Of
four down stairway in his store, wncn
the stairs broke, precipit ating him to tho
foot of the stairway, the barrel of -four
falling upon him. He sustained "A frac-
ture of the skull at the base of the brain
ana never regained conscious ness. dying
at O'Clock this afternoon. The funeral
Will be held on Monday. Mr.. Roach was a
prominent member Of the Roman Catholic
denomination and was very active in the
erection of the new church.
CLOSE OF THE RACES AT BARTON
Barton, VT, Sept. l5,-The races post
poned from yesterday on account of dark
ness resulted as follows:
In the 2:25 class Sutton won the seventh
heat and first money, Henry's Boy got
second money, Lucy b. third, and Stella
fourth. Time of last heat, 2:3O.
Three more heats were needed to decide
the 2:20 class, Corhett got first money
Mary Crtteudon second and Graphic
third; best time 2:21i,.
Only two horses started in the open race
II. b. stewards Sailor Bay got first mon.
ey and f. b. Lang's Henry Girl second
-Four heats were necessary. Best time
2:20ia
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-21
APIORISNfS.

A woman is never afraid to narry a
man who likes cats
Mcdiocrty can talk, but it takes genius
to get listened to.
He who reads cant always run; the
book frequently put him to sleep.
When a woman oaH make pretty ges-
lures she knows she doesn't need TO have
much sense,
When a man has a tooth pulled he feels
ZONES ONE until his wife has coaxed him to
say that II really did hurt.
r o woman's IDEA Of making home attrac-
tive is to fill 1t full Of cray little tables
which fall over when man looks at
lthem.-ChiCago Record.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-21
BuckIen's Arnica Salve.

THE BEST SALVE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions. and
positively cures Piles, or no payment re-
qured. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price q
cents per box. For sale by j. w. O'Sulli-
van
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-21

There's always hope while there's One
Minute Cough Cure. AN attack of pneu
monia left my lungs in bad shape and T
was near the first stages of consumption
One Minute Cough Cure completely cured
me-" writes Helen McHenry, Bismark
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J. w. O'Sullivan, w. p. Hall, f. H.
Parker, f. Gosselin e. r, Crandall, Bel
roses Pharmacy .
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-21

81 suffered with piles eleven years before
using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve; now
my health is fully restored,-l feel lie a
new born man"-Conrad STANCE Pierz.
MINI, A soothing. healing preparation of
standard merit; beware of worthless ccun-
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j. W. O'SulliVan, W. +. Hall, f n.
Parker +. Gosselin, Il, r. Crandall. Bel
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-21

Do sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy. MRS. WINSLOWS SOOTHING
SYRUP for children teethng. 10 sootheS
the child, softens the gums allays all
pain, cures wind collie and is the best rem
edy for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents a
hottie.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-21
THE TRAGEDY OF TIE PALM.

Mrs Chipperton took care of my palm
While | was away and ruined it,"
"How?"
"It was one Of those Vanished palms
and she watered it every day."-Chicago
Record,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-21
EQUAL TO THE OCCASION.

Facetious Gentleman-Whlt is your reg
ular hour for dining?
Weary Watkins-Rght now, l hopes
indianapolis journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-21
TAPS.

Forty-one couples were married at a
picnic in Missouri, while three brass bands
and drum corps did what they could 20
make tho affair seem Observation-Disclosures
American.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-21
ANCIENT CLIFF JEWELLERS.
REMARKABLE DISCOVERIES MADE RE
GENTLY IN COLORADO.
Visited by scientist. and Relic Hunt
ers- Wonders of tho Ute Res
ervation.

features OF interest ~ colorado nave becn
often touchod On IN pubic print nut each
season prlhgS 10 llGht new Wohue'S' WslleS
correspondent OIL the Denver lt'puphcah
from Durango, COL scattered all over I'M
region ara numerous fragments OF slicilicd
~i, petflhed wood, as 1T is commonly term
c'!. feautlful specimens OF hgatHtd WOOL
may also nc found. we octasipnlliS came
70 sections OF tree trunks, quite three iert
III diameter tcd thirty in lngth turned
TO stone-muto witnesses of the time when
oth"r climatic conditions prevailed whcn
lhe lana WIS covered with forests now
common To the tropics, ana Wh'h, IN ma
lures great laboratory, silica IN solution
scnIHcod th' Ncgctdhle growth with It's
UNITY substance.
Another witness but OF animal lie, is
1tuhd IN the vast quinutieS ~ fossil smells
Wh1ch IN some places comprise quite o'e-
NAN OF the sandstone rorkS-llic when IS
now turned to stone but which once -four
lshcd IN the old primcval sea.
But the strongest evidence of cnce
humld ana tropical climate may be seen
IN the numerous ana extensive beds of
GOA winch are frequently exposed, resting
ON the Strained rocks or in the face of the
lsandStcne cliffs Here ace beds of excel
/ lent hGnlto coal, varying from three or
four to thirty feet in thickness. Its great
or abundance nearer railroads, and the
absence of transportation facilities gives it
no present value. An ptorcsting phenomc-
non "a the results IF beds Of coal haVug
been burned III their natural places. may
he observed on thu summit of Cindor
duties, which are conc-shaped pcaks that
iiso about 600 feet above the general level
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-21
"Circumstauces Alter Cases"

In cases OF dyspepsia nervousness, ca
tarrh rheumatism, eruptons, etc, the cir
CumstanCes may be altered by purifying
and enrching the blood with Hoods Sar-
saparila. Good appetite and good dGes-
ton. strong nerves and perfect health take
the place of these diseases, Hoods Sar-
saparia is Americas Greatest Medicine
and the best that money can buy,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-21
GOOD CROWD AT WATERBURY
Jerrr Dornhue Wen the ~ resting Match
Slipht ACcidrnt At the RaCcs

Waterbury, Sept. IA good sized au-
dicnCc attended the fair at Waterbury to-
day. The baseball game between The
Tufts and Stowe teams was the main at
traction i'm the morning. The game was
close and interesting throughout and re-
suited i'll a victory for the Tufts 10y a
score of 10 to .. In the afternoon the
wrestling match between Jerry Douahuc
and ID. l.. Spicer came off, watch resulted
in victory for Donahue
The races in the afternoon Were by fat
the most interesting of lhe fair. They
were without any accidents with the ca
Ccption of slight breakdown in the last
heat of the 2:35 GLASS. Alice owned by q.
j. Merrill stumbled and foil, Hope So was
close behind and the driver turned ont to
avoid a collision and ran into the fence.
Neither of the drivers or horses were in
jured, only The sulkcs being damaged
The summaries for to-day's races are as
follows:
2:35 elias, purse 800.
Jimmie. b. g. O.. f. Bailey. ......,..1 |
Alice, br &. co. J. MerllD...........2 . ,
Hope SO, b. $. GA. Miles).;...,.......3 4
Beulah, b. m. CAico Paise)...........4 A 2
Time, 2;33, 49,, 2:3i
| Glass 2:20, purse Sld0
Rcgulus Of. II. Hydc)...... ........2 2 .
ellis (orrice BallarD..... ............4 3
Whisc Weeks Of. w. Ttton) .......3 4 4
Time, 2:2ll2, 2:2li4, 2:23.
q. Il. Evans acted as starter and f. A.
Shattuck, j. j. Nearen and G. c. Warren
served as Judges.
/ The fair on the whole has been a sue
Ccss Much credit is due to Mrs. G. T..
Moody, Mrs. Helen SomerVille, Mrs. Alice
Cooley, Mrs h. r. Demeritt and Miss Car
sie Finch for their efficient service in 40
raj hall
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-21

Don't let the little ones suffer from &C.
Zema or other torturing skin diseases.
No need for it. Doan's Ointment cures.
Can't harm the most delicate skin. ht
any drug store, 80 cents
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-21

This race opened with dead heat and
is also to be finished Friday. The spec
ial attractions given Yesterday were re-
peated to-day. Master Plunkett, aged
seven years, drove Gypsy Queen an exhi-
bition half mile.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-21

Two million Americans suffer the tor
turing pangs Of dyspepsia. No need to.
Burdock Blood Bitters cures. At any
drug store
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-21
RACES AT BARTON


Barton Sept. 1i.-To-day's races were
remarkably interesting as the following
summaries will show
2;29 class.
Rex, or, T.. Moore). ..,........1 3 / 3 /
Captain II. CA Folsom. ......3 2 3 / 3
Conundrum, CH. l.. Richard
SUM-. 49,. '...'.' ''''''@ :
Lady Miller IF. n. WaltoD...4 4 4 3 DIR
Time, 2;2fi4, 2:22, 232i4 2.34a4 2:S5i2 2:34
Rex won the last heat easily as Captain
H. and Conundrum We're delayed by col
lisicn between their sulkies
225 class.
Sutton, I'll, 4. Bald .........1
Susan, Gil. A. Stanley. ......5 DIR
Stella, OH, G. Quimby).......3 DIR
Lucy g., (I. McGennis) ......6 l
Daisy Lewis, III Il. Richard
som ....,,,,,.,,,..,,'....''.4 3 dr.
Henry's Boy, Q'. b. Lang)...2 2 3
Time, 2;2S34, 2;23A, 2;25la, 2:26, 2:24a.,
2:25A
This race is to be finished Friday. In
the third heat sutton was set back for
| continued running.
2:20 class.
Corbett UH. +. Moore) .....,.........,0 2
Mary Crittendco CA. f.. Cocper),...O 8 |
Graphic Uoseph I.ibbie) ...,.....,....3 2
Time-2:2lsi, 2.24h, 2:22,
| This race opened with dead heat and
I
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-21

Peasants in the South OF France spend
about 10 cents day for food Tor fam
lily of five
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-21
II the Baby Cutting Teeth.

HOODS PILLS cure billiousness, sick
headache
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
NEW OFFICERS INSTALLED.

farnsworth Post No. TO- Mount Vernon. had a
PUBIC installation Of its officers Friday evening,
eao gave TO the Associate Members Society
ana 10 it's women friends entertainment that
VIII long be remembered one of the pleasantest
.nslrs In the history Of the organization. Ex-
mayor and Comrade Edward F. Brush was chair
man Of the Committee on Entertainment. and his
associates were Comrades Nathan Van Horson
ana Henry E. Rhoades. The installing officer was
rsst Commander d. w. Lapham. and on his SAT-
se.e me commander OF Dix Post. Commander Ed-
waro Long OF Cromwell Post. ex-Paymaster A;
c cgeI Blakeman, Of George Washington Post. ana
v'heis After the installation there was concert
n which the Mount Vernon Band and Alfred Hal
IAN took part
oL1-Judge Isaac A. Mills and the Rev. DR.. w. a.
ranger were the principal speakers. Among me
LESS present were ex-Mayor Edson Lewis; John
~ Winiten. 7. Milton Taylor. Mr.: Cogswen me
tWr.snuIel Iast Commanders James ID. jenkins ana
smniliam Wilson. and delegates from various posts.
s me new officers are; Commander. David C. curtis:
ssshior vce-cOmmander Melville Kelsey; junior
vS,oe-commander. H. Weiss: quartermaster. Nathan
NJ nm Horson; chaplain. w. A. Armstrong surgeon
ppili !! q A. HOLSTER; officer OF the day. j. H.
'"1er; edjutant, William j. Sleght
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
"THE ALBANY EXPRESS" SOLD.
1T WILL BE COMBINED WITH THE PRESS
ty~rcrrrppOC.E

1T WILL BE COMBINED WITH THE PRESS
KNICKERBOCKER.'
Albany. Jan. THE Press Knickerbocker' to-
day bought The Albany Morning Express. and
the combined paper will be known for the present
ns The Press-Knckerbocker and Express. The
Express" the morning edition OF The Evening
Journal" and Republican In politics The
Press Knickerbocker Is Independent. and The
Press Knickerbocker and Express will follow that
policy
The Daily Press started in 1871. and few
years later II absorbed 9TH. Daily Knickeroocker
which had been founded In 1s4S by Hugh Hastings
The Express" was founded In 147 by Alfred Stone
and Edward Henley organ OF the Whig party
In 1870 Charles Emory Smith. Postmaster-General
and Editor OF The Philadelphia Press. secured
control of It: Mr.. Smith two years later sold 1t
10 Addison A. Keyes. William Barnes. 5r.. chair
man of the Executive Committee OF the Republican
State Committee secured possession OF the prop
erty in 1855 and held It until to-day.
The controlling interest in The Press company
proprietor Of the combined newspapers. which will
Be Issued from The Press Knickerbocker" ONCE
is held by the family OF Myron H. Rocker. founder
Of "The Daily and Sunday Press" MI ROCKER
was a brother OF Thomas ~ Rocker. OF The Tro-
une.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
-LOTOS CLUES YULETIDE DINAhR.
An OLD ENGLISH TWELFTH NIGHT FEAST
BROUGHT Up TO DATE.

49, OLD ENGLISH TWELFTH NIGHT FEAST
BROUGHT Up TO DATE.
rwo hundred members and friends of the Lotos
c-,,,h gathered last night at the }uletide dinner
90 the club It was an old English Twelfth-Nifht
dinner as nearly as one could be reproduced, ana
,be good cheer that abounded was OF the same
hearty quality that reigned In the good old days OF
Merrie England. NJ,
Eye Yule Tyde stuffe' upon the menu was IKE
an ancient feast There was crab meat IN the style
~ Henry VIII and there were English rios or
heef Yorkshire pudding. English grouse. EngIsh
mum pudding English dairy cheese ana TOASTED
crackers The rooms on the first floor Of the cuo-
bouse were hung with masses of holly ana ever
green and TO help the red berries TO reHeVe the
hanrings of green there were masses OF American
Peautv and pink roses mantels and tables over
the chair OF the president. who was master OF the
TOAST WAS draped a canopy of coarse brown stun
With supporting pixies and armorial bearings the
canopy and throne representing a oaroniai oais oil
the sixteenth century. .. -. 49,. ro.o. r,,rb
,bere were many impromptu songs ana DIS OF
,,uetc from members and guests. Emil Paur huf-
ried IN after the close of concert at Carnesles
iiou and conducted the playing by the orcnesud Oh
! 81 otos March composed especially TOT the oCcd-
q s,on nv him Leo Schulz played on me celIo herr
se J NJ Saeza and Herr Van Rooy went t, over
70 2,e ~, the performance. Saleza sang the swan
SI..rm and the ''Farewel from 'Lohengrin' ana
S SoiIs ROY sang Schubert's The Wanderer Herr
cohaik accompanied the singers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08

FIFTH AVE. AUCTION ROOMS.
c3s 5th ave
ws n NORMAN Auctoneer.
EXECUTORS SALE.
BIT ORDER OF THE EXECUTORS or THE ESTATE
OF ELIZABETH BARKER DECEASED.
OIL. PAINTINGS
by Foreign and American Artists.
Also to close the estate Of the
LATE NAPOLEON sARoEY. A COLLECTION o.
OIL AND WATER COLOR
PAINTINGS
and Black and White Drawings b..
and a highly interesting series OF !
WATER COLOR PAINTINGS
by Henry ". Elliott
Region and Seal Islands;
DEPICTING IN THE MOST REALISTIC MANNum
THE VARIOUS METHODS OF CAPTURING AND
KILLING THE FUR SEALS Mr.. ELLIOTT n
CEIvED A GOLD MEDAL AND DIPLOMA FROM THE
INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES EXHIBITION AT TER
GEN. NORWAY. IN 1895. WHERE THESE PICTURES
WERE EXHIBITED.
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
EVENINGS.
January IL and l3
AT = O'CLOCK.
Exhibition Will open Tuesday morning January TO- -
o'clock and confirm. day and evening until sale.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
LANES Z. MATHEWS.

James F. Mathews died at his home. No. so Madi-
son-ave.. yesterday, after illness OF four days.
from pneumonia He was born in Cardenas. Cuba.
nifty years ago. of American parents. Mr. Mathews
was interested chiefly in mining property, and II Is
said to have been his personal influence which made
the Balardena silver mines. in Mexico. success.
He was a member OF the Union. Manhattan. New
York Athletic and Catholic clubs. He had lived
in New-York for only two years Previously he
had lived In GEORGETOWN and Denver Col. MIR.
Mathewss wife was daughter of Jonathan Pater,,
son, of Philadelphia. and a granddaughter OF
Michael Bowie of Philadelphia. She was related
to the Drexels.
The funeral will take place Tuesday morning
from ST. Francis Xavier's Church. In West Six
feminist. at $3.50 o'clock There will be no service
at the house. Mr. Mathews leaves widow and
three children
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
NEW PHILADELPHIA EXPOSITION.
FUNDS RAISED AND OFFICERS CHOSEN FOR
THE DISPLAY TO OPEN IN SEPTEMBER

Philadelphia, Jan. THE directors OF the Pha-
dephia Exposition Association have elected p A.
B Widener president and chosen Dr. w. P. Wilson
10 be dircctorgeneral Of the exposition. which 1t
was decided should be opened about September
Il. 1899. and close about November 10. The Ma
tiona Government has appropriated 100000 for the
exposition. contingent upon an equal amount being
raised through other sources This contingency
fund has about been completed. through appropria-
tons o. 100000 by Philadelphia City Councils and
5000 by The State Legislature. and $4,000 raised
through private subscriptions In Philadelphia.
Plans for the scope and work of the exposition
are well under way. 1t will be under the
spices OF the Commercial Museums. and some Of
the buildings erected for the exhibition will prob
ably be retained as permanent museum buildings.
An additional appropriation OF $4,000 has been
made 10y Congress Cor the purchase OF samples OF
foreign goods TO enable domestic manufacturers TO
scqu:e knowledge of the style OF goods wanted
~ foreigners. TO successfully compete in
their production
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
socIETr OF THE GENEsEE DINNER.

The first annual dinner Of the Society Of the
Oenesee organization Of NewYorkers who
were formerly residents Of Rochester and the
Genesee Valley. will take place at the Hotel
earcy. on Wednesday evening January %. Presi-
cent Rossiter Johnson Will be the POSTMASTER. and
among the speakers will be Dr. David J. Hill. First
NMssHtan; Secretary Of state; General stewart L.
.Woooford. JOB r. Hedges Louis Wiley and JUS
u.s RuInsey. all OF New York. and Justice VIII:
IAN E. Werner, Of Rochester. The society has 2So
members William J. Moran, of No. ~ Wail-st. is
tne Chairman OF the Dinner Committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
INDIANA HAS A SPANISH Gun.

indianapolis. Jan. 7.-One OF the Spanish guns
Aptared by the United States batte-ship Indiana
~ santiago Harbor has arrived at the State Hou3c.
ana Is slowed away in the basement to await word
rom Captain Taylor. of the Indiana. TO whether
~ ~ wiz be present at the Governors reception TO
~ members OF the General Assembly next Thurs
c"s. Ine gun came by express. IL weighs, as II
~ about five hundred pounds. II was mounted
Sa one Of the Spanish hattle-sbips engaged i'm the
ottue OF Santiago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
TIE HOLLAND sOCIETYS DINNER.

The fourteenth annual dinner Of the Holland So
ciety will be held at sherry's next Wednesday
evening Among the. speakers expected TO make
addresses are Mayor Van Wyck. the president
OF the society. who Will make the Introductory
address: the Rev. Dr. Behrends. who VIII speak 10
the toast Holland: Tunis O. Bergen. who Will
speak on .'Wilhemina Queen OF the Netherlands:
the Rev. Dr. van Dyke. on New-York; ths Ti9y o o,
the pilgrim Fathers sojourned and Robert b.
Roosevelt on IAN Americans View OF Holland
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
LAURENCE HARRIGAN.

st. Louis. Jan. Laurence Harrigan. who for
many years was one of the best-known chiefs OF
police In this country. died to-day at the age Of
sixty-hve. He was born In Ireland June Is 1894.
and came 70 New-York when fourteen years old.
After learning the shoemaker's trade young Harri-
gan came TO s.. Louis and on the recommendation
OF Frank p. Blair he appointed to the police
force in 1857 Harrigan gradually worked himself
June, 1874. he was appointed Chief Of Police That
position he held with the exception OF four years
when he served as Appraiser OF the Port here, un-
I'll last May. when he resigned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
SPEED OF TORpEDO.BOAT ROWAN.

eea'tie Wash. Jan. THE torpedo-boat Rowan
constructed by Moran Bros. & Co. OF this city,
.s had her official trial. For two consecutive
,.non Her contract only calls for % knots Lieu
Row, X r Lopez. who viii have command OF the
40 the Navy ' 10 '''' "''' '' -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
THE REV. J. HERMANN wIBBE.

Albany. Jan. The Rev j. Hermann Wbbe.
pastor Of St. Joseph's Church, Schenectady died
to-day. lie was pastor OF the church for fourteen
years Mr.. Wibbe was considered OF the lead
ing botanisis of the country. He had been assIs.
tant botanist at the Smithsonian Institute and the
Department OF Agriculture in Washingt In 1871
President Hayes delegated him to classify the fora
OF the Far West. His funeral. at which Bishop
Burke will officate. will take place in Schenectady
next Tuesday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
ANOTHER ROTHsCHiLD ~ PARLIAMENT.

London. Jan. Lionel Walter Rothsch'ld has
been elected Member of Parliament for the Ayles-
bury Division Of Buckinghamshire. without opposi-
Ton succeeding his uncle. the late Baron Ferdi-
nand James De Rothschd who died December i
Iost. The late Baron Rothschild held the seat In
the Cnion-I.beral interest.