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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-02-02
New Advertisements.

Fords.
Public Sale.
For Rent--Bus. Loo.
School Commissioners Notice.
B.ckbones and Saussge-Bus. Loo.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-02-02

Berlin Germany courts have decid-
ed that a summer overcoat Is a luxury.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-02-02

DEATH OF MRS. FRALEY.-Mary, wife OF
Mr.. Jonathan Fraley, die at her home at
Cstoc,in Furnaces on Thursday last. Her
remains were inferred at Lewistown.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-02-02

We are to have another "good roads"
seance when the legislature meets next
January.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-02-02

There are over 5000 lighthouses erec'
ted on the worlds coast.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-02-02

A mule belonging to a potter in Ka.
purthala, Hindostan, recently gave birth
to a foaI,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-02-02

MAKES EN- notwithstanding to the
Frederick Ne,os its readers are always hun.
cry; TO be more exact. if one ever subscribes
for The News and discontinues it, he loses
his appetite. We make all sorts of claims
for THE CLARION, too, but that 1t ls Euaran-
teed 10 occasion q persistent aching void
where we live" has never occurred to us.
How is it, readerf Is it pickles and bit
ters," or THE CLARION, with your
Harvey, son of Mrs Ssllie Cox, Charlie
son of W. H. Lot of Gettysburg, and Claude
F son OF D. F. Wisolzkey of Clearfeld Pa,
left home on the goth of January TO join the
school ship Saratoga at Philadelphia. The
vessel is owned by the State OF Pennsylvania
and the design is to train boys for the mer-
chapt marine. The Saratoga will shortly
20 on cruise to the West Indies. Young
Wisotzkey is a grandson Of Mr.. F. l.. Wis
otzkey of this place.
Mr.. John F. Eyler celebrated the eighty
fifth anniversary of his birth on Monday
last. With his brother, ex county comm's-
sioner Charles A. Eyler, he resides on the
farm in Eylers Valley, five miles north OF
this place, their birth place, Mir. Charles
Eyler was eighty years old last August
On this occasion gathering of members
OF the family and neighbors was arranged
and there were present six persons whose
ages ranged between seventy. five and eighty.
six; the two Messrs Eyler, Mrs. Rebecca
Favorite, Mrs. Julia Difendal. Mrs. Rebecca
Willard and Mrs. Lewis E, Willard.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-02-02

On Tuesday it was ten degrees warmer At
Denver, Col, than at Montgomery, Aia.'
while at Havre, Mont, it was sixty degrees
colder than at Denver.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-02-02

Mrs. S. B. Bennett of this place is the pos
SCISSOR of black Gala lily; 1t is in bloom ior
the farst time and is q beautiful plant,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-02-02

What do you think OF 50 degrees below
zero, That is what was reported from Kat
portage in the British Nsrth west possessions
on Monday last
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-02-02
additional Looalss

They had light reactionary windstorm"
At Rocky Springs, this county, on Monday.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-02-02

More furnace Stag is being brought to town
by the NJ. V. r. r. to serve as the iounda'lon
for street dressing.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-02-02

The kids" are living high; i've weddings
within week, with an order each time on
the confectiopers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-02-02

The young ladies Of Dickinson College,
Carlisle, Pa, have organized base ball team.
Miss Love has been elected captain.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-02-02

The snow of Tuesday pu: an end to the
skating party that had been arranged io'
that night at Auburn.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-02-02

Mr.. VIM N. Leatherman Is storing rea
hickory ice about five inches thick.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-07-21
TESTS PATIENCE.
THE MOST PATIENT PEOPLE MUST SHOW
ANNOYANCE At TIMES.

THE MOST PATENT PEOPLE MUST SHOW
ANNOYANCE At TIMES.
Nothing spells u good disposition
quicker
Nothing taxes "A mans patience
Like any itchiness Of the skin
Itching piles almost drive you crazy.
Ali day it makes you miserable.
All night it keeps you awake.
Itch. Itch. Itch. With no relief.
Just the same with eczema.
Can hardly keep from scratching it.
You would $50 but you know It makes
you worse.
Such miseries are daily decreasing.
People are learning they can be cured.
Learning the merits of Doan's Ointment.
Plenty Of proof that Doan's Ointment
Will cure piles, eczema, or any itchiness of
the skin.
Read the testimony of cattle Creek
citizen.
Mr.. a. g. Ayers, Book Binder, of 1877
West Main street, Battle Creek, says:
My hand became so sore from eczema
that it was with difficulty coul1 bend my
fingers. The skin cracked open, large
scabs formed and in addition to the spots
being tender they ltchCd intOlerably. /
tried everything | could hear about or get
hold Of to stop the trouble but | was I'M.
able to DO so until | procured Doan's
Ointment. / had heard il spoken about
bv several people but as thought it would
act like all other preparations which
tried, | waited some time until | was
from the condition of my hands
to do something. "DOan's Ointment"
cured me. Up to date, and this is some
months after | stopped the treatment,
have had no indication Of any return"
Doan's Ointment for sale by all dealers.
Price 30 cents Mailed 10y Foster.Milburn
20, Buffalo, n. Y, sole agents for the !
D. :. Remember the name Doan's and
axe no substitute.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-07-21
Camp Meeting Announcement.

Tie Twelfth Annual Encampment
of the North Michigan Conference of
the Wesleyan Methodist Connection of
America, will be held on the Meridian
Charge at Wheeler, Beginning We'd
nesday, August 2, go, continuing one
week or longer if the Lord wills.
The place of encampment will be in
Mr.. Swope's grove, one-fourth mile
northwest of the Wesleyan church at
Wheeler,
Hay, straw and tent poles free to
those who tent on the grounds. All
who are interested in soul saving and
moral reform are cordially invited.
F. w. TEACHoUT, Pastor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-07-21
Elm Hall.

The infant child of VIII and Jennie
Griffin died saturday evening July II.
The fune. al was held Sunday afternoon al
3 o'clock at the NJ. Z. church, Rev. Wyle
preached the sermon. Intermcnt was
made in the Elm Hall cemetery.
Laura Buiton Of Alma spent Monday
evening with Mrs. Butcher
Henry Tyroler of ST. Louis was in town
Tuesday.
Mr.. IIazeldine attended the dedication
of Free Methodist church near Sheridan.
Miss Ida We'll; of Eaton county is visit
ing at Albert Morton's.
Miss Jessie Markham and: Grace Sly
were in Alma Tuesday.
Mr. Hutchinson jeweler and grocerman
says business is booming.
John Holly an elderly gentleman living
mile and halt southeast Of town, was
picking cherries when the ladder fell and
Mr. Holly fell to the ground bruising him
badly.
Rachel Clapper is reported as worse.
Mis-. Butcher expects to spend Saturday
in Crystal.
Rev. Wylie returned from his home in
Elba Saturday evening.
6. J. Butcher is having grocery sign
painted.
The Epwo League will give series
of entertainments during the summer.
The first will be historical entertainment
held at the NJ +. church, Saturday even
ing July %.
Nellie Stoughton returned from Alma
Friday evening.
Bonnie Walker moved back on his farm
a short time ago. lie has been attending
college at Alma.
Miss Bernice Walker Is spending few
days with Miss Grace Sly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-07-21
BIGGEST CHECK EVER DRAWN.
The Piece of Paper Called for the
Payment of u Mint of
Money.

There were made out last year two
checks which were and still are the
largest ever drawn in single financial
transactions, says the ST. James Bud
get. The smaller of the two checks
established record as the largest ever
drawn; but although il was for more
than $55,o0O,0O0, il did not long re-
main the largest. being soon eclipsed
by check for 1922 100000.
These valuable pieces Of paper were
drawn In connection with the last Chi
nese loan, and the final installment of
the war indemnity money which was
due to Japan from China. and changed
hands in the parlor of the Bank OF
England, in the presence Of the gov
ernor OF the bank, the pleni pot ntiaries
of the Chinese and japanese govern
ments, and the managers and sab
managers Of the HongKong and
Shanghai banking corporation.
Their record check was the largest
ever drawn by any banking firm II
was an ordinary looking document
enough, and folded would easily go
into ones vest pocket. IF it were pos
sible 10 make golden column of these
millions by piLng the coins one on
top of the other, the height of 1881
miles would be reached. If chain
were made Of the coins, they being
placed side by side, it would extend
l4SA miles.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-07-21
SickIeS.

Well, providence has something against
US. Those races which we could not have
the 4th because of the rain were postponed
until last Saturday and it didn't do a thing
but rain all day. l don't know when
we II have them now.
Miss Lou Foote is 10 teach the fall term
Of school and before it begins We are to
have the building painted.
Some Of our farmers say we have too
much rain for potatoes
Pete Cunningham and family were at
Crystal for few days outing.
Mrs. H. d. Shuman is entertaining
Miss Flo Johnson.
Miss Cora Sewers is visiting friends in
Alpena.
Henry Dryer was in Saginaw Monday.
Wilfred Houseman of Merrill is visiting
friends in this vicinity.
Sanford Bush and family of Howell are
spending few days with friends east of
the village. / understand that Mr.. b.
wants to buy farm in this neighborhood
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-07-21
East Coe.-

East Coe.-
Farmers in this vicinity have been i'm
proving the past few days of sunshinny
weather in getting in the balance of their
hay.
Curt Howe is home from Merrill.
Miss Carrie Peterman of Standish has
been visiting a sister in this neighborhood.
j. S. Burlingame is laid up with rheu-
matism.
Henry Wiley was in Detroit this week
attending the races.
Mary Goss who has been quite sick, is
now somewhat better.
understand that w. T. DePue and
wife of Washington, d. G.. are visiting at
the home Of Charles DePue this week.
One or two Of our farmers are talking
of selling out and going to Tennessee.
Better not DO it boys, for you'll find it no
better than Michigan.
Sugar beets in this vicinity are looking
pretty well considering the wet weather.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-07-21

physically; it is as MEMORABLE physio-
logical law as that pain must follow
the thrusting of your hand into a bed
of hot Goals.
read rot long since in II standard
work on psychology in use in the pub
! lie schools OF Illinois the following:
''In this connection ! am reminded 10
speak CT the effect Of tobacco upon the
mental processes. 1t is not within my
province to speak of the physiological
disturbances due TO the two poisous,
nicotine and pyridinc, which tobacco
always contains. | desire in passing
To refer TO the mental disorders WHICH
result from the use of tobacco, especial
ly on the young, such as halluclnatons
of vision, anxiety, loss of memory,
general mental depression and lack of
control of the will, which always fol-
low"
To test the effect of stimulants,
! drugs and narcotics upon the system,
experiments were made in Germany,
in 1891, by using tea, coffee, alcoholic
drinks, opium, sodium, bromide, qui-
nine, antl-pyline and phenacetine. OF
these. 1t was found that anti-pyrine,
always found in the cigarette. was the
most harmful, and in speaking of these
tests the eXperimenter said: 1.-The de-
preston of the psychical processes
after taking anti-pyrine was SO constant
that one is tempted to give warning
against the use of such remedy whose
disturbing effects are so far reaching
and thorough going.
If such warning is needed to the
medical profession to restrict It's use to
the smallest possible limit, what think
you of is effect when daily inhaled by
the small boy without a function of his
matured, with a brain ready to be
moulded, shaped and destroyed by the
conditions surrounding it.
You and |. ladies and gentlemen of
this conference, should call the atten-
ton of the people 10 this vice, and
warn them of the dangers from it in
the homes of so many; dangers ready
to burst forth and destroy the fairest
and best among its members. / APP
peal to you, if you have not already
done so, 20 sound an alarm. We may
safely have faith in the loyalty of the
people TO the home. The love of |
family, that feeling which in all ages
has made heroes Of men and women, |
wisely implanted in the hearts of all, |
is a fertile soil in which to sow the seeds |
of information that will result in plac.
ing ban on the futher spread of moral |
as well as physical death from this
source among the boys who will soon
take our places at the front. Our duty
to them calls upon us for prompt action.
Not only may we thus save those who
have a right to look to us for protection,
but like broad east upon the waters,
it will return to bless the giver after
many days.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-07-21
Shepherd

Shepheru.-
II. O. b rnaid /, entertaining lis broth
er w. T. Barnard from Grand Rapids,
this week
There isn't a farmer in this vicinity that
isn't in more or less trouble from the eX-
cessive wet weather. Quite little hay is
yet out, some wheat is cut and therefore
in trouble while sugar beets are badly in
need Of dry weather.
Noah Lyons is making things pleasant
at his home for q niece from W9st
Virginia.
II. d. Kirk and wife are now nicely
settled in their new home on Orchard
Ave.
DR.. Swaziland has left his many patients
and gone on vacation which will last
about three weeks
One OF your townsmen Mr.. Editor has
rented shop here and will open a har-
ness shop. / refer to Mr.. James Budd.
Quite number from here took in the
races last week at Saginaw.
Mrs. n. w. Strube is visiting III the
south part of the state.
f. Z. Hibbarb is entertaining two
neices by that name, one from Boston,
Mass, and the other from Toledo, Ohio.
Major Lemen. young gentleman from
Alma has opened drug store here.
Our teachers are going to Mt Pleasant
this week TO attend the State Teachers
Institute.
Continued pressure has at last brought
good results and / understand that we are
to have adequate fire protection.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-07-21
nerriiI

IlerriiI-
Elsie Cousman Is working in Sagi.
nav.
w. o. Mason and wife entertained
young lady friend from Chesaning last
week.
Will Galloway and Dan O'Connell
have been bound over TO the circuit
court for attempted crimina! assault on
the person of Edna Burns. They are
now IN jail at Saginaw.
The Visitor says that the Catholic
Ladies 4th OF July celebration netted
them three hundred dollars.
Quite number of our people took
in the Orange celebration at Saginaw.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-07-21
Rathbone.-

Is 1t wet enough for your
Nearly every farmer in this vicinity has
hay that is damaged by the rain while oats
are being fattened TO the ground.
Maudie Krepps who has been attending
school at ST. Johns for the past year is
home for the summer. She some expects
10 so back there this fall.
A. Russell is home from Illinois on a
visit.
Frank Merhew entertained company
from Clinton county last week.
r. Coward has friends from Corunna
visiting at his home
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-07-21
Pleasant Valley
Goo late for last week }

Goo late for last week
Sheriff Madlll came 10 our town and
arrested James Lawrence for assault and
battery On f. Baxter.
Frank Slingerland has arrested Daniel
Usher and ID. Usher had Slingerland
arrested. Cause, neghborhood row.
There were two law suits at Justice
Dolan S July 10th and one before Justice
Brown July H.
There will be a dance at Chas. Balch s
July p. Everybody invited.
a Decktie social will be given at the
home of Vim. Hanley on Friday night,
July II. A good attendance is looked
for.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-07-21

Itchiness of the skin, horrible plague.
Most everybody afflicted in one way or
another. Only one safe, never failing
cure. Doan's Ointment. At any
drug store, 80 cents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-07-21

Builds up the system; puts pure,
rich blood in the veins; makes men
and women strong and healthy. Bur-
dock Blood Btters. Al any drug
store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-07-21
His "supreme Moment

Novelists are all wrong when they
mention 1.-The time he proposed" or
1.-THE moment their eyes met" as the
supreme moment of some sentimental
couple. A charming woman, who has
been in love with her husband for five
years, told me how she always remem-
bered Tom who, by the way, is an
artist and romantic figure at most
times, says the Home Journal. II al
ways think of him." she said, "as he
looked once when he came into the
studio after having had long and
heated argument with an obetreperous
cook. He came in rubbing his hands.
and his face was positively trans
figured. 'Lu,' he said, I'm successful.
She's discharged us"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-07-21

There's nothing 50 disagr4eable to a sem
sitive man or woman as Ia, have feet that
sweat and crack in summer. A box Of
Bair's Foot Powder will h pip any case
Price % cents,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-07-21
TOLEDO, SAGINAW & MUsKEG ON R'Y

Lv. Ashley for Detroit
at 1910 p. m.
Gle So connections are
made at Owosso j unct'p
with all trains of D., G.
II. & NJ. R'y.
BEN. FLETCHER, T. p. A.
Detroit, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-07-21
DETROIT JUNE. l9, 1899.
GRAND RAPIDS a. WESTERN X Z

GRO. DEHAvES, Gen1. Pass'r AGENT,
Grand Rapids. Mich.
II j. WScHELL, Agent, Alma
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-07-21
WESTBOUND.

DETROIT d. MILWAUKEE, DIV.
Arrival and Departure OF Trans at Owosso Jet.
EASTBCUND
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-07-21
SGOTT,S
EMgyg- .SsDW

Of Cod.Liver Oil with Typo.
phosphites. Although that
was nearly twenty-five years
ago, yet it stands alone to-
day the one great remedy
for all affections of the throat
and lungs.
The bad taste and odor have been
taken away. the oil itself has been
partly digested. and the most sen.
sitive stomach objects to it rarely.
Not one in ten can take and digest
the plain oil. Nine out Of ten can
take SCOTS EMULSION and di.
gest il. That's why il cures so
many cases Of early consumption.
Even in advanced cases il brings
comfort and greatly prolongs life.
5oe and 81 90, all druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-07-21

Leave Ashley.
$50 a. m. for Muskegon
1850 p. m. for Muskegon
JSo. w. LORD,
Traffic Manager.
Detroit .
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-09-15
DIAMOND SHOAL LIGHT.
Congress Wili be Asked to APP
propU!atc Between One and
Two Millions.

a special from Washington
says that the Merritt Wrecking
Company has the contract for
raising the lightship at Diamond
Shoal, which during the recent
big storm was blown a.hore,
carrying with her the great an-
Chor and marine chain. 1t con
tjnues:
"At present the lighthouse
board is more concerned about
the rescue Of the vessel than
with anything else connected
with Diamond Shoals, but the
sweeping away of the ship has
demonstrated the impossibillty
Of satisfactorily guarding this
most dangerous locality, except
oy the erection OF a lighthouse.
An attempt wa, made to estab-
lish a lighthouse there some
years ago and failed, involving a
loss to the contractors Of nearly
$Ioo,ooo The board will now
take up tie matter, and Con.
gress will BE- asked to appropri>
ate between $1,000, 900 and ST.
900, 900, with which it 10 be-
lieved an artificial rock can be
created and lighthouse erected
which will be capable of defy
ing even the storms that rage
off Cape Hattcras." ."
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-09-15
AMENDMENT WILL CARRY

The amendment to the consti-
tuition, having for its end the
restriction of ignorant suffrage
in North Carolina, is going to
be carried, unless all present
indications are widely mislead-
ing. There is evidence piling
up daily that the majority of the
white people Of North Carolina
Democrats, Republicans and
Populists-do not desire the
State to remain longer III the
hands of shameless politicians
who have heaped disgrace upon
her good name and who have
polluted her noble institutions
with vice in every form.
The bold statement of Hon.
Thomas Settle, of this city, ap.
pearing in the Raleigh Morning
Post to day, and which we re>
produce III the Telegram, cannot
fail to do inestimable good 10
the cause of white supremacy
and good government through>
out the State. And especially
must his declaration have a fine
effect upon those Republicans
of Stokes, Wilkes, Surry and
Yadkin, and other Western
counties, to whom the smallest
utterance of the brilliant ex-
Congressman has all the weight
that was ancieutly imputed to
any ebullition Of the Oracle OF
Delphi.
Mr.. Settle is cas- ly one of the
brightest men of his party in the
South. Moreover. he is a gen
tleman of broad culture, high
character and finest extraction.
We are glad that he has come
out bravely on the side of the
right-for the best interest of
our loved State.
The amendment is gaining
ground fast Greensboro Tele>
grrm.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-09-15
DREYFUS CONVICTED.

On Saturday evening at Rem
mes, France, the court-martial of
seven judges by vote of five to
two pronounced Alfred Dreytus
guilty of betraying French mill
tary secrets to a foreign go. ern-
ment.
This verdict. almost entirely
unsupported by evidence, is re-
gsrded as a most brutal act of
wrong and injustice, and for it
France stands disgraced in the
eyes of the whole civilized
world. The chief witness against
Dreyfus in his first trial now fills
a suicides grave, a confessed
forger and puijurer; the chief
documents against him have
boen proved to be forgeries. But,
without evidence. he has again
been convicted aud sentenced to
ten years imprisonment.
What the result of this unjust
verdict will be no one can tell.
Appeal has been taken to the
Court of Cessation, but without
hope. Again as Dreyfus has al
ready suffered five years inpris-
onment in solitary confinement.
which in French law equals ten
years ordinary detention. he may
be released in a fortnight. Or
President Loubet may pardon
the unfortunate Jew.
AS We go to press all France
is in a tumult, and if out of the
comes 1iot and bloodshed
we shall not he surprised.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-09-15
SHE SAW HEAVEN

The following comes from
Wheeling, w. Va.
MIS-. Alexander Taylor. q wid-
ow IS years old, of Toronto. near
Wheeling, has been slowly dy>
ing OF consumption for some
time past. A few days ago SHE
became unconscious. A doctor
was called and pronounced her
dead, and funeral preparations
were begun.
About midnight her friends
were astounded to see Mrs. Tay-
lor move, open her eyes and ask
for water. She asked that d ia :
vorite neice, who lives in Iowa,
be summoned at once to receive
a message from her mother, who
has been dead several years.
Mrs. Taylor says her spirit
was disenbodied and scared
through space till brilliant and
beautiful grove was reached.
Here angels were flying about,
guarding what seemed the EN-
trance to heaven. She was 1e>
fused admittance, but was allows
ed to converse at a short distance
with her husband, who died last
winter, and with her sister the
mother of the favorite neice.
The message sent fer the nelce
she refuses to disclose, except to
the young woman. Mrs. Taylor
says she was promised that she
should come to paradise very
soon. Mrs. Taylor is an edu
Gated, sincere, Christian woman,
and is in ecstacy over the belief
that she wilt soon join her
friends gone before The neice
has been telegraphed for. Mrs,
Taylor cannot live more than a
few days, it is thought.