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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02
THREE CoRNERED DISCUSSION
Enlivened the National Educational
Neutrality-suspicious. the Topic.

Enlivened the National Educational
Association-AlcOho the Topic.
CHICAGO, March 1.-To-day's ses-
sion of the department of superinten-
dence of the National Educational AS
ISOLATION was enlivened by a lively
three cornered discussion between
Prof. w. o. Atwater, Of Wesleyan Uni
versity, Mrs. Mary H. Hunt, OF Boston,
national organizer of the w. c. T. U.
and Y. w. C. T. u, and Mrs. Jessie
Bolte, of Winnettkel, Ills, delegate.
The regular programme at the morn
ing session was laid aside and Mrs.
Hunt given the courtesies of the meet
ing to answer Prof. Atwater paper
or Alcoholic physiology and superin-
tendence," read by him yesterday. Mrs.
Hunt denounced Prof. Atwater for
making public statements as 10 the
effect of alcohol on the human system
which were not the result of personal
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02

Miss Maud Iel bright very appro,
priately observed vthe anniversary OF
her birth BY entertaining congenial
party Of her friends at hor home on
LaBelle street last evening. Those
present spent pleasant social time.
various amusements. including danc-
ing to some excellent music, being in
order during the evening. At sea-
sonable hour delectable refreshments
we're served.
Yesterday afternoon, between the
hours of two and six, Mrs. F. H, LANCE
entertained party of ladies at her
home on Fourteenth street. The in
tellectual game. duplicate whist, was
the diversion; sixteen trays were play
ed with much enjoyment. The after
Moons pleasure concluded with ap-
propriate refreshments.
Mrs. H. F. LANCE yesterday after
noon entertained at duplicate whist
in honor OF the Misses Raymond, OF
Fairmont, Miss Johnson, of Wooster,
o., and the Misses Good, Of Wheeling
During the progress of the games re-
freshments were served.
Announcement has been made Of
the marriage OF Mr.. George Water
house and Miss Lou Helmbright, both
Of the South Side. to take place some
time during the present month.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Smith, of Jacob
street. entertained at their home last
Tuesday night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02
IF I SHOULD DIE TONIGHT.

II should die tonight.
And you should come to my cold corpse
and say,
Weeping and heartsick Ger my lifeless
clay
II should die tonight,
And you should come In deepest grief ana
woe,
And say, Here's that $40 that owe"
l might arise in my white cravat
And say, Whats that?"
II l should die tonight,
And you should come to my cold corpse
and kneel,
Claspng my bier TO show the grief you
feel
say, il I should die tonight.
And you should come TO me, and then and
there
Just hint about paying me that ten,
l might arise the while
But I'd drop dead again.
-Anonymnrs
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02
IN LESS THAN AN HOUR

After Her Divorce Was Granted Mrs..
Alice Carpenter Married Again.
Special to the Register.
CADIZ. Ohio. March LA rather pecu-
liar incident occurred here to-day in which
q handsome Scio lady was a widow less
than an hour. Mrs Alice Carpenter was
granted a divorce from her husband John
B. Carpenter. by Judge Mansfield, and in
less than half an hour she joined VIM B.
Long, who escorted her to the Office Of
the probate Judge. where they procured q
license and after telephon.ng for cab.
were driven to a minister. where they were
married. The bride is thirty and the
groom s!xty-five.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02
SLOW, OLD PHILADELPHIA

Sends Chairman Hanna the Second
Installment of the Guarantee
Fund.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. March Mayor
Ashbri6ge to-day sent to Senator Hanna,
chairman of the Republican National CON-
nittee. a check for $zsOoo for the Repu5li-
can convention. thus making s50.o sent TO
the committee. or one-haff the fund
pledged by the city. The mayor also an
nounced that the work Of raising the third
quarter is well under way and that the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02
SULZER SEEKS PEACE.
Resolution of sympathy With the
Beers Introduced in the House.

WASHINGTON, March 1-Representa-
tive Sulzer, of New York, to-day introduced
the following resolution in the House:
Resolved That the Republic of the
United States sympa thizes with the brave
Beers in their struggle for freedom and in
dependence and hereby declares that the
people of the South African republic and
the Orange Free State are and of right
ought to be free and independent and the
Congress of the United States hereby pro-
tests and demonstrates against the barbart
Gus war now being waged by Great Britt
ain against the patriots Of South Africa;
and the President is hereby authorized 10
take such steps as may be exped.ent, in
his Judgment, to secure and bring about
an honorable peace between the contending
parties"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02
GUN FACTORY FIRE.

Two Buildings at LIE Creusot De-
streyed, Causing q Loss of Over
100000 Francs.
LECREUSOT, France, March L.
Fire broke out yesterday evening in
the famous cannon factory here.
whence the Beers obtained their pow
erful Long Toms" Two enormous
buildings containing gun material and
electrical stores. including number
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02

Frank Parks. who was injured by an
explosion of nitro-glycerine in the Oil
fields in Wetzel county on Tuesday.
and later was brought to the Haskins
hospital in this city, died Wednesday
night at 1870 o'clock. His remains
were taken last night to his home at
Forrestville, N. Y, for interment. De-
ceased was about thirty-five years of
age and was marriedN He had been
employed in the oil fields throughout
the State for some years past.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02
SUES FOR DAMAGES.

Two Suits Entered at ParkersburE
by DIR. c. E. keeney Against Mrs.
F. E. Ihrig.
Special to the Register.
PARKERsBURG, W. Va, March LIN
the Circuit Court to-day two very inter-
esting suits were instituted against Mrs. F.
e. Ihrig, of this city. until recently res
ident OF Sistersvilie. The suits are the out
growth of the recent prosecution of DR.. c.
z. Keeney, of Ravenswood, by Mrs. Ihrig,
who charged Mr.. Keeney with forgery, but
he was acquitted Of the charge.
Mrs. Ihrig, during the trial, testified that
a check she had given Mr.. Ihrig for $35
had been raised to $500. The check was in
evidence at the trial.
One of the suits Instituted is for malicious
prosecution and in this case Mr.. Keeney
seeks $4,000 damages. and the second suit
which is for libel and SANDER is for seo,Oco
damages.
DR.. Keeney is a dentist at Raveaswood-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02
New omcer. Chosen.

At the meeting of the Ohio County
Liquor League held yesterday the fol-
lowing officers were elected: Presi-
dent, Joseph Weisgerber; Vice Presi-
dent, Henry Bieberson; Correspond
ing Secretary, John w. Kindleberger;
Financial Secretary, Thomas Thoner;
Treasurer, Andrew Mckinley; Trus-
tees, Herman Schneider, Charles Har-
bruck and Michael Finnegan.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02
GOVERNMENT MUST PAY BACK
Money for Stamps Used ON ACaIIs.'s
A Far Reaching Decision.

NEW YORK. March Judge Lacombe,
Of the United States circuit court. has Just
handed down long decision of the pro-
test made by s. WHITE in his suit
against Collector OF Internal Revenue
Treat to recover the mony paid for war
revenue stamps required to be fixed on
calls"
Judge Isaeonbe holds that calls are
not taxable. The decision is a far-reach-
ing one, and If 1t holds. win require the
government to pay back to brokers and
spectators all the money which they have
been required to pay for the purchase OF
stamps used TO afrix cali papers, Appeal
may be taken from Judge Lacombes de-
cision.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02
-WiIIiam Morgan Dead.

William Morgan, a well known and high
ly respected citizen of the East End died
yesterday at his residence, No. 160 Six
teenth street. He, has many relatives liv-
ing in this city, alfof whom will have the
sympathy of wide circle of friends. Ar
rangements for the funeral have not yet
been made
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02

that the prisoners were carelessly
guarded, hurried the Alava to Ragay,
manned by twenty bluecoats. Six Of
ficers from the Brooklyn and fifty ma
rines accompanied the transport.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02
PUBLIC DEBT STATEMENT.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-The
monthly statement of the public debt,
issued to-day, shows that at the close
Of business February IS, 1900, the debt,
less cash in the treasury, amounted to
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02

of artillery models, were destroyed.
The losses are estimated at between
5000 and 100000 francs. A large
number of workmen have been thrown
out of employment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02
CHARLES L. DAVIS DEAD.

He Became Famous for His Portrayal
of the Character calvin JosIyn.-
FlTTSBURG, Pa, March 1.-Charles
L. Davis calvin Joslyn) the we'll
known character actor and owner OF
the Alvin theatre of this city died
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02

full amount will be collected within short
time without difficulty.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02

Saturday, March Sd, Children's Day,
City Hospital Loan Exhibition.
Children under II years of age will
be admitted to all departments of the
Loan Exhibition on Saturday, between
a. m. and p. m, for 10 cents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02
The Emotions and Voting.

The woman suffrage associations may
now discuss the question, Are the men OF
Kentucky too emotional to be allowed TO
take part In politics? "-Boston Woman's
Journal.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02

Don't fail to attend the auction at
IS Twelfth street, daily afternoon and
evening, until entire stock is sold.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02
Preach and Prncticc

Unto the early sprgtime
The poets are all bowling:
But wait until the farmers rise
And put EN- all TO blowing.
ATLANTA Constitution
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-02
Died of His Injuries.

1900 model Bicycles will be sold at
auction at So Twelfth street.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20
The Wheat Growers' Conven-

The Wheat Growers Conven-
ton of the State, it is announced,
will be held in Greenwood on
August Is, and the local commit
tee are at work preparing for it.
A large attendance is expected
and the convention promises to
be even more successful than the
one last year. The one last year,
it is noted, was 80 successful that
Greenwood County "will not have
to buy a barrel of Western flour
for the next twelve months"
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20

The campaign is progressing
nicely. The speeches are, in
the language of a farmer at
Walterboro, "about the same"
Save a few extra jabs Col. Pat
terson secured in Charleston for
Governor McSweeney. The News
81 Courier also came in for it's
share. The Col. said the News
& Courier charged him $45 to
publish the resolution of Barn
well county endorsing him for
Governor.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20

consul at Cbefoo telegraphs that
Chinese laid torpedoes in Taku
river and collected troops at
Shang | Tuen. The foreign COM
manders assembled on tho Rus
sian flagship and apdressed an
ultimatum to commanders of the
Chinese forts, summoning them
to withdraw their troops before 2
o'clock June II. At 1 O'clock
the guns of the forts opened fire,
TO which the international war
ships replied. The bombardment
lasted seven hours. Two British
warships between the forts are
reported sunk.
Washington, June 18.-Great
apprehension exists in the navy
department as to the fate of the
United States marine guard of
Sc men who were landed at Tien
Tsin and dispatched by rail to
Pekin before the railroad was in
terrupted.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20

The insinuations made by Mr..
Patterson several days ago that
Governor McSweeney, had been
patronizing "blind tiger" in
Rolumbia, when put to the
test and proof Of the differences
asked for fell fat. The gentle
man referred to by Mr.. Werner,
of the Oconee News, whom he
clasms, in a card to The State,
told him that the Governor visit
ed the Merchants and Manufac-
turels Club, on Sunday night
before the meeting of the leg
islature, and drank whiskey
there, deny the statement al
legged to him there by them that
the Governor patronized "Blind
Tigers. ="
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20
Reduced II Ites Via Southern, Rail-
iOay.

National Democratic Conven-
ton, Kansas City, Mo-, July 4,
1900. On account Of this oc-
casion, Southern Railway will
sell round trip tickets from all
points on it's lines to Kansas
City, Mo-, and return at rate of
one first class fare for the round
trip. Tickets will be sold July
1st and 2nd, with final limit
July 9th, 1900. Southern Rail
way is most direct route to
Kansas City, and offers best
schedules.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20

Jackson, Miss, June 49,
Pearl River is again out of its
banks and spreading over the
surrounding country; Last night
one of the heavist wind storms
in years did great damage to
trees and growing corn. The
general crop conditions in the
State are poor. All of the cot
ton being either under water or
choked out by the srass.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20

1t would be we'll for our col
ored friends to read an article
taken from the Boston Herald
published in another column of
the ENTERPRISE. There is much
to consider in this article. 1t
shows how much they are
thought of by their supposed
northern friends.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20

Mr.. Editor Please announce the
name Of Prof. A. G. Rowen as can
didate for the office OF County super
intendent OF Education, subject to
the rules governing the Democratic
primary. II elected, we pledge him to
discharge the duties Of the Office to the
best interest of. education.
MANY FRIENDS
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20

The many friends Of Capt. John P.
Hunter hereby announce him rs
candidate for the Office OF Sheriff, sub
Jeot to the result of the Democratic
primary. Mr.. Hunters fine record as
Sheriff in the past is a sufficient guar
antee OF what his future admi ministra-
tion will be in case OF his election.
MANY VOTERS,
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20
PEKIN IN FLAMES.

Hong Kong, June 1S.-A large
part of Pekin is in flames. Un-
protected foreign buildings have
been destroyed including the
American board of missions and
three chapels. Hundreds of ma.
tives have been massacred. Ter
ror reigns.
Paris, June 1S.-M. Delcasse,
minister OF foreign affairs, has
received dispatch saying that
M. Francois, French consul at
Yunanan Flu, while conducting a
party of refugees into French
territory, was captured by Chi
nese rebels. Delcasse has sent
the Chinese minister to France,
Yu Keng, a message telling to
consider himself held as hostage
for M. Francois, and that if the
latter were killed the most seri-
Gus consequences would ensue
for Yu Keng, who was told to
inform Tsung Ii Yamen to this
effect.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20
For Clerk of Conrt.

With high sense OF appreciation Of
past considerations and tokens Of
Kindness, and with deep feeling OF
gratitude for the same, beg to an
nounce myself candidate for re-elec-
ton TO the office OF Clerk Of Court for
Lancaster county, subject to the rules
OF the Democratic primary.
w. y. l.. PoRTER,
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20
For County Supervisor.

AT the earnest solicitation Of many
friends, hereby announce my self as
a candidate for re- election Co the Of
hcc Of County Supervisor, subject tn
tha result Of the Democratic primary.
NJ. G.. GARDNRR
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20
Bridge to Let.

THE contract to build a NEW BRIDGE over
Bear Creek, near tho Lancaster Cotton
Mills, will be let 20 the lowest responsthle
bidder on TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 10 o. at 10
O'Clock y m Plans and specihca tions will be
made known at the letting The right 10 re-
ject az and all bids Is reserved
M. C. GARDNER, County Supr.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20
For County Auditor.

Mr.. Editor: Realizing the, valuable
services rendered during his term Of
office, the neatuess aud correctness Of
his work, and knowing him to be well
qualified for the position, please an
nounce the name OF Jno. A. Cook for
reelection to the Office Of County
Auditor, subject to the rules govern
ing the primary. MANY FRInEps.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20

[ respectfully announce my oan-
didaoy for the Office Of county Auditor,
subject 10 the rules Of the Democratic
primary. l.. j. PRRRY.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20

AnnICGL Contention Il. Y. Z. U.
Of america, Cincinnati, Ohio.
JtIEy 1915, 1900.
On account of the above Oc-
casion, Southern Railway will
sell round trip tickets from all
stations on it's lines to Cincin-
natl, Ohio and return, at rate of
one first class fare for the round
trip. Tickets will be sold July
10th, 11th and 18th, with final
return limit July 18th, 1900.
For detailed information rel
ative to schedules, sleeping car
reservations, etc, call on or
write any agent of the Southern
Railway or it's connections.
S. Fl. HARDwTCK,
Asst. Gen. Pass. Agent, Atlanta,
Ga.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20
Wednesday, June 20, 1900.

"Great Britain's export of cot
ton goods alone, in 1885," says
the Chattanooga Times, "was of
greater value than all the man
ufactured material the United
States sold abroad that year"
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20

The many friends OF Mr.. Ernest
Blaokmon hereby announce him as .
candidate for the office OF County
superintendent of Education subject
to result OF the Democratic primary.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20
For Supt. Education.

To the Voters of Lancaster County !:
With many thanks for past favors.
and at the solicitation Of Friends, [
hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for the office Of County Superin-
tendent of Education, subject to The
rules governing the Democratic
primary and, IL elected, my time and
energies are yours for the best inter-
ests of education.
j.. BLACKMON.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20

L hereby announce myself a can
didate for Solicitor Of the sixth cir-
cult, su ubject TO the rules governing
the Democratic primary.
w. C. HoUaH.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20

The many friends of Mr.. Joseph +.
Gregory hereby announce him "a a
candidate for the office of Clerk OF the
Court, subject to the result Of the DEM
ocratlc primary. MANY FRIENDS.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20

The many friends Of r. N. Estridge
respectfully announce his name for
reelection to the House Of Represen-
tatives for Lancaster county. We
pledge him to abide the result OF the
primary election. -
MANY VoTRRa
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20

will stand for denomination to the
office Of Solicitor of the Sixth Judicial
Circuit, subject to the results Of the
next Democratic primary.
T. X HENRY
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20

IT the solicitation Of a few friends,
announce myself a candidate for the
office Of Superintendent of Education.
R. BAXTER BLACKMoN
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20

hereby announce myself as can
didate for the Office Of county Auditor,
snbject to the rules OF the Democratic
primary. Il. G.. CRoxTON.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20

l hereby announce myself as can
didate for the office OF Sheriff OF Ian
caster county, pledging myself to
abide the rules Of the Democratic pri-
mary. j. T., SOwKII
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20

/ am candidate for the House Of
Representatives, subject to the Dem
ocratic primary. J. w. HAMKL.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20
For Sheriff.

| hereby announce myself a odn-
didate for Sheriff, subject to the rules
Of the Democratic primary.
JAS. y. WILSON.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20

MalRotriAn can md a Judgement In she avs
ten while the Liver Is in perfect order. DR..
M. a. Simmons Liver Medicine is tho best
Regulator.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20

The friends Of ID. N. Mackey an
nounce him as a candidate for the Of
nee OF Coroner, and pledge him to
abide the result OF the Democratic
primary. MANY FRIKNps.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20
For the legislature.

l am a candidate for reelection to
the Legislature. viii abide the re-
suit of the Democratic primary eIec-
ton. II. Y. WILLIAMs
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20
We Also Try to Keep

hothers wishing stout healthy girls should
give thom Simmons SuuAw Vine Wine or Tab
lets a. they approReh puberty.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20
For C0HnnnR.

l hereby announce myself candi-
date for reelection to the Office OF
Coroner, and pledge myself to abide
the result OF the Democratic pri-
mary X. You've,
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20

DIR M A. Simmons Liver Medicine Clears
the Compile Nion, gives Bouyancy to the Mind
cures hcadaons. Regulates Stomach, Bowels
and Liver.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20
ts +.
Election. Teusday, August %, 1900.
For Solicitor.

thereby announce myself as can
didate for solicitor of the Sixth Judi
ciaI circuit, subject to the action OF
the Democratic primary
THos. +. MCDow.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20

For County TreasuFer.
am a candidate for reelection TO
the Office OF County Treasurer.
w. e.. CAUTHRH
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-20
CONFGRED BY WAR DEPARTMENT.

Washington, June 18.-The
war department confirms the
report that the Ninth infantry
has been ordered from Manila to
China Colonel Liscum com
mands the regiment, which had
its headquarters at Tarlac, about
two hours distant by rail from
Manila. War department officials
say that the regiment probably
is already aboard the transport
and ready to sail for China.
BRITISH wARsHRPs SUNK.
Berlin, June 18.-The German
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1900-09-28

The late Sir John Bridge, the. well
known London magistrate, was fond
Of telling his friends of n curious let
ter he received not long before his re-
tlrement from Bow street. It ran;
"Sir-I am sorry to occupy your time,
but | feel | must write to thank you
for having locked up my wife for six
months. My wife had often come be-
fore the court for drunkenness, but
after being fined she vas worse. You
were Kind enough to give her six
months, and She came back to me a re-
claimed woman and Is now the best
wife In England"
This letter was al the more valued
by Sir John Bridge because he was or
dlnarily a lenlent judge.