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SOFT-COAL INTERESTS
Present Condition of Business and
Production During Past Year


CUMBERLAND. Nd. Jan. 9.-During the
year 1899 railroad cars necessary for the
| coal trade averaged from two-thirds to
! three quarters OF the demand
There seems to be a general belief that
the Georges Creek operators
will either agree to a conference with the
miners by January 81, the limit set BY the
latter, or will in the meantime grant their
damand Of 10 cents increase without a con-
ference 1t is felt that the operators can
i'll afford TO have a strike now because Of
the continuous unprecedented demand for
coal. while the miners know, as one of
them stated. that it is the best time to
strike If their request is not complied
with.
The West Virginia miners have formu-
lated demand for au advance OF 10 cents
ton afteS April !, when their present
agreement expires. This agreement applies
chiefly 10 the kanawha field the New
River miners having secured an advance Of
> cents during the summer. West Vir-
ginia's total production for 1899 was 49,
000,00 tons. or 1000. COO tons in excess of
1898. This years output will undoubtedly
show a marked increase over 1899, and il
is belived the State will easily surpass
Illinois. heretofore the second oal-produc-
ing State in the Union.
The bituminCus operators shipping coal
TO tide water will hold their annual meet
ing during the latter part of this month,
when the price at which contracts viii be
made for the coming year, beginning April
l, are generally agreed upon. There seems
to be some doubt because of the unusual
clamor for coal whether the yearly con-
tracts will be made by the middle of March
as has been the custom. Shippers who had
yearly contracts last year were getting
stipulated prices consistent with low
market. while operators not hampered so
much with contracts were getting all sorts
of prices. Because of these yearly con-
tracts the operators of the Georges Creek
Cumberland region told their miners that
they could not give them a raise when they
first demanded it.
III der the contracts of 1899 Cumberland
coal sold free on board at Philadelphia at
an average price of $40 per ton. and that
from the Clearfield region at an average Of
$l.40. These prices represented about SO
cents to the Cumberland operator for his
coal at the mines and about 10 cents to the
Clearfield operator, the difference being the
railroad freights. Today the Clearfield coal
is commanding as much as S2.75 free on
board. or about 81 ton at the mines, while
Cumberland coal commands a proportion
ately higher price.
The question OF labor and freight rates
for 1900 will have an important bearing on
the price of coal. 1t is believed by many
that the railroads will again adopt the uni
form rate of $1.35 per ton from both the
Cumberland and Clearfield regions in vogue
some years ago. With the proposed ad-
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that If our best citizens would adopt some
such method as this 1t would curb de-
bauchery and disorder. and compel the
saloonkeepers to observe the law to the let
ter"
Miss Bumgarten is well known in New
Milford. She is one of the philanthrOpic
women of the town.
This plan came to me- she said. while
l was meditating in my quiet farmhouse
home. / have taken courage to present
such a plan because desire that the cit
liens OF New Milford shall be freed from
the curse of drunkenness.
Drinking is only wrong" declared Miss
Bumgarten. when carried to excess. Sa-
looms are looked upon by many as curse
and those who keep them as criminals.
But saloons have become a fixed feature of
our social life. Would ii not be be.ter.
therefore, that they be made as respectable
as possible by the presence OF the best
citizens who are strong enough to resist
the temptation to drink to excess and will
help others to resist?
Then, too continued Miss BumgaTten,
eff the law was violated, our citizens would
always have evidence to secure cOnvic-
tion. / know our saloonkeepers would well
come such assistance. for they are all such
good citizens,
II would like to be numbered among the
reformers of New Milford, and if this plan
should be successfully carried out in New
Milford it might be that when this weary
struggle of life is over a memorial window
might be dedicated to my memory which
the people would hold In reverence and
esteem
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REPORT ON ARMY BEEF
Colonel Plummer Tells of the Poi
soning of His Regiment.
The Details of the Scandal ON the
City of Rio Sent to Adjutant Gen.
era1 COrbin by the Commander of
the Thirty-hftb Infantry The
Death of Private Patrick CIeary.

Adjutant General Corbin today received
from Lieut.. Col. E. H. Plummer, of the
Thirty fifth Infantry, report on the
poisoning of troops on, the transport City
of Rio, while on the way to the Philip
pines.
Surgeon General Sternberg received some
time ago a report from Colonel Woodruff,
transmitting a report by Assistant Sur
geon Fry, of the transport, in which he
attributed the sickness to ptomaine pol
soning caused by eating fresh meat.
Lieutenant Colonel Plummer. in his letter
to the Adjutant General says:
THE only occurrence of note was an
epidemic of what the surgeons termed
ptomaine poisoning, resulting, in their
opinion. from the condition of fresh meat
that the men had eaten.
Private Patrick Cleary, Company G,
died. This was the only death. Based
upon the experiences of the voyage,
respectfully submit the following recon-
mendatiOns:
THAT the meat for use of troops should
be carefully selected and packed by some
one experienced in packing fresh meats
for such a voyage. | am informed by the
transport commissary, Lieutenant Cootes,
that an effort was made to induce him to
accept fresh meat that had been to Ma
Mia and returned on the transport bring
Ing to the United States the Montana vol
unteers. Apparently the meat was bruis-
ed in packing or not properly packed
That officers of the Quartermasters
and Subsistence departments of the Regu-
lar Army be occasionally assigned to duty
on transports. that the department may be
better informed as to the needs of troops
on transports and the conditions existing
at sea-"
a copy of this report has been sent to
the CommiSsary General of the Army and
one also TO Major Baldwin, the commits
sary at San Francisco. who is expected to
make report regarding the statements
made by Lieutenant Colonel Plummer.
The facts in the poisoning case which
were published exclusively in The Times
two weeks ago were that through the care
less packing OF fresh meat. it became
tainted. When served to the troops pto-
maine poisoning resulted and at one time
no less than 200 men, and several officers
were IN the care Of the surgeons
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Better Fare for Pnupers.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. Jan. 9-The
Branford seleetmen have decided 20 al'0 ON
the town almshouse keeper so week for
the care of the poor in the institution The
almshouse will also be visited regularly by
physician. Heretofore the alnshOuse
keeper has been allowed only S. week
TO care for twelve inmates. Often the in
mates were without food for two days. and
when they were sick they had no medical
attention.
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The Millionaire Type-FOunder's VIII
Admitted to Prohafe

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 9.-The will OF
Thomas MacKellar. the veteran type found
er who died on December 20 at his Ger
mantown residence, has been admitted to
probate. The petition filed with the instru-
ment places the value Of the estate at $780,
COO. but it is believed that the actual value
will. be found to exceed 100000 000
The entire property is bequeathed to his
family, relatives. and friends. with the ex-
ception of the silver vase presented to hin
by the employees of his firm upon the fif-
tieth anniversary of his entrance into busi-
ness as a type founder. and the pedestal on
which 1t stands which are to be given
either to the Pennsylvania Museum and
School of Industrial Art to be preserved as
a work of art for exhibition at Fairmount
Park, or to the Historical Society of Penn
sylvania, at the discretion of his execu-
tors
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A SURE CURE FOR GROUP
Twenty-Five Years Constant Us,
without Failure.

The first indication Of Group is horse
ness, and in a child subject to that disease
ii may be taken as a sure sign of the ap-
proach of an attack. Following this hoarse-
ness is peculiar rough cough. II Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy is given as soon
as the child becomes hoarse, or even after
the croupy cough appears, it will prevent
the attack. 1t is used in many thousands
of homes In this broad land and never dis
appoints the anxious mothers. We have
yet to learn of single instance in which
it has not proved effectual. No other prep
aration can show such a record--twenty-
five years constant use without failure.
For sale by Henry Evans, wholesale. and
all druggists.
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vance of 10 cents a ton to the miner, mean
ing an increase OF 10 cents a ton for the
operator, as all other labor would be in
creased proportionately, and an increase of
from 90 to 75 cents a ton in freight. a COM
bined advance Of from so to 80 cents a ton
seems assured.
Until prices have adjusted themselves it
is believed the operators will be slow about
entering into long time contracts.
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Assaulted nv n Negro.

DANVILLE. Va. Jan. 9.Mr. George s
Hughes. a prominent tobacco dealer and
former President CT the Tobacco Associ1-
tion. was assaulted and knocked down on
the street last night by negro named Wi
liam Henderson. Mr.. Hughes nose is sci
to have been broken by the blow Hen
derson escaped.
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Sudden Deaths on the Increase.

People apparently we'll and happy today. tomor-
row are stricken down. and in ninety nine cases
out of every hundred the heart is the cause. The
king of heart remedies-Dr Agnew's Cure for the
Hearts within reach Of all, and if there are
symptoms of heart disorder it should be used
without delay. 1t relieves in 80, minutes and
cures most chronic cases. Sold by F. S. Williams
Ninth and Streets; Edinonds & Williams Third
aud Ponnsrlvana Avsnue.-2t.
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HE\
rES,S 0A "
~AS,

1t has been wittily said of the martyrs
that they were people who were cannon
AIDED while they lived and were CANON
lied when they were dead The same
thing might be said of many a woman,
who has been cannonaded by censures
and criticisms while she lived and cam
onized as saint after death.
Husbands don't mean to be small and
selfish. But they can't understand the
sufferings which come with debilitating
drains, irregularity, inflammation, or ul-
ceration of the sensitive female organs.
Thousands of happy women pay trib-
ute to the wonderful change i'll their
lives effected by the use of DIR. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription. 1t is not cure
all. 1t has specific purpose, i'll the cur
ing of diseases peculiar to women. 1t
cures these diseases perfectly.
Sick women can consult DR.. Pierce
free by letter. Each letter is treated as
a sacred confidence, privately read and
promptly answered All answers are i'll
plain envelopes. Address DIR. K. V.
Pierce, Buffalo, n. "
MY health is much better since have been
using DIR. Pierces medicines, - writes Mrs. Cora
Brooks. of Martin, Franklin Co. Ca. AFTER
having miscarriage in 1895, I suffered with a
grew worse and worse used Wine OF c,
but it only gave temporary relief. Last
spring got past doing anything aud my hus-
band went TO the drug store and called for Wine
OF c. and the merchant recommended Dr.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription better. SO he
bought ono bottle. began to take it as directed
IN the pamphlet wrapped around the bottle.
The book said II the disease was complicated
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A WoMAN'S NOVEL PLAN.
How She Would Restrict Drinking in
SaIn

Saloons.
DANBURY, Conn, Jan. 9.-Miss Hattie
H. Bumgarten, of New Milford. is the orig
intor of a novel scheme for restraining the
saloons in the pretty village and Iessening
drunkenness. This scheme. is to have the
best law abiding citizens of the village
frequent the saloons.
1T is not necessary that they should
drink because they frequent such places,
but their presence will act as restraint
on the lawless element" she said II think
The evening times., 1900-01-09
LANSBURGH & BRO.
Money Saving
Possibilities
ON 1000
Wash Fabrics.

Pineapple Cloth and Batiste-
beautiful and sheer. cOlors guar
anteed; printings the newest. If
You make your selection now you
will benefit twO-fOld-yOu get the
best designs and buy these l5c
goods at
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f24C yard.

3322-inch Dimities, equal to the
best Irish goods, in polka spots,
stripes. scrolls, arabesque, and a
plethora of other new and unique
designs. Worth zoe, to be spe-
cially priced at
The evening times., 1900-01-09

The Russian Ambassador and Miss Cas-
sini entertained a small dinner company
last night in honor of Mr.. and Mrs Cramr
and Miss Cramp. of Philadelphia. The ad-
ditional guests included Captain and Mrs.
Fartouf, Mr.. Allart, and Mr.. Rogestvensky
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f7Cyard.

See this new creation-Reever
Cloth-it's a novel creation. and
will be a leader among the 1909
washables-every yard is a genu
ine 25c value. Specially priced
9t
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t5Cyard.

German 0rgandie Finn, one of
the most beautiful of diaphanous
fabrics-all the new and novel
printings. See them on display
i'm our Eighth Street annex. a
221c value at
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with cough to take DIR.
Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery and Favoritc
Prescription alternately.
Mr.. Brooks got the Golden
Medical Discovery aud /
took If as directed. The
cough left me at once and
l got better so rapidly my
husband was astonished at
my improvement. / took
six bottles of the two
medicines. I am now able
to work and do the wash
ing for two families. -
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The Misses Duvall will give a tea this
afternoon from to in honor of Mrs
Shepherd, of Shepherdtown, w. Va.
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" That IS Well Spoken
That Is Welt Taken. y

Let epery sufferer from catarh take
this as personal recommendation from,
the Thousands zDho haze been cured of
this disease BY Hoods .Sarsapari7la. II
eradfcafes the cause of the disease, ard at
the same time soothes and rebui7dS The nrt-
tated and dflan,ed membranes.
catarrh-"My throat 4uas in such a
condition 4vih catarrh that could hardly
sqUailozu and had no appetite. / found
Hoods SarsaparaIa an excellent remedy.
and nozu hape a good appetite" :" Ella j.
White. Ennis, Teras.
@od3 Saa4aboMM
azaz;lk5ll3lz1U
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ESTATE OF THOMAS MAcKELLAR

Mrs. John W. Thompson has cards out
for tea on Monday the 18th.
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fSC yard.

Wash Goods, Eighth st. Annex.
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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

At the White House reception
| Wednesday night carriages will approach
| from the northwest. enter by the north
Pedestrians will follow the same route.
The gates will not be opened until S35
| o'clock. Two carriages only will be per-
mitted TO drive under the north portco
at the same time. Coachmen will be pro-
vided with numbered tickets, which must
be preserved by them in order TO regain
admittance to the grounds. Guests will
also be provided with tickets of the same
number as their carriages. These should
be carefully preserved, in order to call
their carriages.
1t will prevent confusion and delay If in
vited guests who are not known to door
keepers are prepared to show their cards.
Entrance will be by the main front door;
departure over the bridge east of the north
portico
After leaving cloaks in the main vesti-
bule, guests are requested to pass through
the private dining-rocm into the state din
ing-room. Owing 10 lack of space it has
been impossible TO provide separate dress
ing rooms for ladies. Their wraps should
be left, with those of their escorts. in the
main yestibule.
The Duchess d'Arcos. wife of the Spanish
Minister, will receive the guests at the
Bachelors dance tonight Mr. Howard will
lead the cotillion.
The ladies of Wizards Hotel have cards
out for tea Friday, January ~.
The British Ambassador and Lady
Pauncefote entertained al dinner last night
when the guests were Senator and Mrs.
Hansbrough, Mr. and Mrs. DENLY. the Chi
nese Minister and Nine. WI. the Brazilian
Minister and Mrs. de Assis- Brasil, Colonel
and Mrs. Bingham. Mr.. and Mrs. John b.
Henderson, Mrs. Pinchot. the Hon. Misses
Tauncefote, Baron Won Sternburg Of the
Germany Embassy, Adjutant General Cor
bin, NJ. Thebaut, and Mr.. Edward Morgan.
The notable reception of yesterday after
noon was that held by Mrs. Dewey, wife of
the Admiral of the Navy. who was at home
from to al the residence of her mother.
Mrs. Washington Mclean. During the
earlier part Of the afternoon Mrs Dewey
received alone, but was Joined later by
the Admiral, who assisted gallantIy IN
welcoming the ever-increaSing throng.
Mrs. Dewey stood at the entrance OF the
ballroom. on the second floor. the broad
sweep OF ruby velvet, that carpeted the
stairs and hallway. forming an artistic
foreground for her toilet of silver gray
The high corsage was billowy with lace.
and draped about the skirt was founce
OF grey silk fringe bordered with embroid-
cry that scintillated with silver Mrs
Cowles presided at the tea table.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albion Keith Paris will
entertain Thursday, the 11th. from to 7,
in honor OF Admiral and Mrs. Howison.
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Former Senator Davis will entertain the
West Virginia delegation in Congress al
dinner OF the 18th.
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Mrs. Craig has invitations out for a
luncheon in honor of Mrs. Dewey.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Albion Keith Paris will
entertain Thursday. the 11th. from to 7.
in honor of Admiral and Mrs. Howison
Mrs. Paris will receive Thursdays. jan
uary 16 and 23.
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ENTERTAINMENT AND INSTRUCTION
The Halls of the
AnCients,
For Promotion of National Galleries
Isl.-lLIg-Is - =. A.

Illustrate Egyptian. Assyriln. Roman. and
SaraCeuic Art. Architecture. Manners, and Gus
toms. Open daily fg0m a. n. % 70 ?. m.
Visitors during tie day VIII receive a RETURN
ticket for the evening. Mr. FRANKLIN W.
SMITH will speak il the different HALLS each
evening. and illustrate with stereoptican; or an
assistant in his absence. de3O-u
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MOUTH OF THE RIVER.

Mrs. Adelbert Garland Is in poor health.
Mrs. Alma Alley is stopping with her.
Clifford Fullerton, has moved his fam
lily into the house owned by Charles
Hartman.
Mrs. Bryant, OF Paris, is visiting
her husband who Is boarding with Mrs.
John w hitmore.
Rev. s. l.. Hanscom, OF Bar Harbor, will
preach at the schooihouse Sunday after
noon, Jan. IA, at 30.
The ladies' aid society met with Mrs.
George Kay Jan. 4. The following officers
were chosen: President, Mrs. Celia Full
ie1.on, vice president, Mrs. Ada Ray I;
secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Mary Rem
lex; purchasing committee, Mrs. Nettie
Murcb; moderator, Mrs. Ida Alley. The
society will meet with Mrs. Nettie Murch
Jan. IL. The knitting bee will meet wit b
Mrs Ida Alley Tuesday evening, Jan. 8.
Ian 7
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WEST ELLSWORTH.

irving Wilbur, who has been at work
for George M. Barron, left for Reach pond
Monday.
Miss Ray Alta Dollard entertained
small party OF schoolmates Saturday
evening.
Pearl Carter and sons Barton and Burt,
OF BROOKLYN, will work for Asa $. Barron
this winter on the Dutton lot.
Rev. C. s. Whitcomb preached at the
DoIiardtown schoolhouse Sunday MORN
ing. He expects to preach there next
Sunday at 10 30.
At the CHRISTIAN Endeavor semi-annual
business meeting Wednesday evening the
following officers were elected: President,
Willis j. smith; vice-president, Mrs.
Minnie Treworthy; secretary, NJ ss Annie
NJ. Mitchell; treasurer, Mrs. l.. NJ. Seeds;
chairman lookout committee, Mrs. T. L.
Barron; OF prayer meeting, Mrs. A. X.
Barron; missionary, Miss Oracle A. Car
ter; music, Willis j. Smith; fiow,;r
Miss Mary Smith; organist, Mrs. l..
A. Doilard; janitor, Willis j. Smith.
The meetings are we'll attended. The
bible verses and poetical extracts by the
children are very interesting part OF
the services.
JAMS. b.
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Beat Out of an Increase of His Pension.
A Mexican war veteran and prominent
editor writes: "Seeing the advertisement
OF Cham berlain's Collie, Cholera ard Diar-
rhea Remedy, ! am reminded that as a
soldier in Mexico in AZ and '4S, con-
tracted Mexican diarrhoea and this remedy
has kept me from getting an increase in
my pens on for on every renewal dose Of
it restores me-" 1t is unequalled as a
quick cure for diarrhpa and is pleasant
and safe to take. For sale by GEO A
PARCHER. Ellsworth, and w. l. PAR
FRIDGE, Bluehill, druggists.
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NICOLiN CLUB.
Annual MeetIng-Coi. e. &. Burrill the
New President.

Annual MeetIng-Coi. e. G. BurriIl the
New President.
The annual meeting OF the Nieoiin club
was held at the clubhouse at Branch
pond yesterday evening. Many went out
early in the day hoping for breeze so
that they might indulge in the exhiiarat-
ing sport OF ice-boating. But they were
doomed to disappointment, rs the breeze
came not.
Supper was served at 8 80. At 730 the
meeting was called to order, the president
in the chair. NJ. Y. McGown was elected
clerk pro tenn. The report OF the treas
urer WAS read and accepted.
Tue election OF officers resulted as fol-
lows: President, Col. e. c. Burriil; vice
president, Dr.. J. +. Manning; treasurer,
NJ ). Smith; clerk, M. Y. McGown. An
auditing COMMITTEES, consisting of l.. NJ :.
Moore, {. X. Foster and NJ. Gailert, WAS
appointed by the chair.
A vote OF thanks was extended the re-
firing officers. At the last annual meet
ing Rev. David l.. Yale was made an hon
prary member. At the meeting last eve
ming "A letter from Mr.. Yale, thanking the
club for the courtesy, Was read.
The meeting, after "a session OF about an
hour, adj burned to Tuesday evening, Feb.
10
The remainder of the evening was spent
In u social way.
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MARRIED..

col" ELI.-GORDON-At Cherry field, Dec 80
by Rev Fred snow, Mrs Ethel NJ l. Coiwetl
Of Steuben, To George Gordon, of Franklin.
Rev A II Carter. Miss Mildred Bray, to
Nv, rett W Hartman, both of Orland.
BEVERAGE-AREY-A vinalhaven, Jan 3,
by Levi W smith esq, Mis- Edith beverage,
of Ninaltaven, 10 Frederick Arey, of Ston-
ington.
w-SAwYkR-At fremont, Nov r. by W
W \ Heath. go, Miss ina A bow, OF IRE
moht, To William VI saw er of otonington.
FERNALD -LoNARY At fremont. Dec 2s by
Rev Charles T. kntredge. Miss Gertrude X
fernald, OF fremont, to El,.er Conary, Of
swans Island.
HUrCHlNSON-EATO AT Deer Isle, Jan 8,
by Rev Charles hitter, Miss Lizzie hutch
insou to iIoratio u Eaton. both of Deer Isle
LOWERING oBBiNS--At fremont Jan l,
by Rev W Hrook-. Miss Pansy lowering
"f Concord, II. to Clifford NJ Robbins, of
fremont.
MASON-STANLEY-At fremont, Jan ., by
Rev W Brooks, Mis-, Florence ii Mason to
Ernest II Stanley, both of fremont.
MFARLAND-HOPKIN Trenton, Jan s,
by Rev } T. >imontpn, Miss Winnie McFar-
land to Edwin hopkins, botn of Trenton.
iNS-ROBBINs--At stonington. Jan 3.
by Lafayette Collins, esq, Mrs Annie NJ Rob-
bins, to George f Robpins. both OF Stoning-
ton
REED-LUNT-At fremont, Dec 81, by W W A
Heath esq. Miss Chasteua Reed, to Elwell +
Lunt both of fremont.
RUMILL KASE-At fremont, Dec 80 by Rev
T. Mcmahon, Miss Gertrude l. Rumii. of
Trtmont, to Jason L Kane, of Brookin.
STISSON-CLEVELAN D-At Stoni gton, Dec
-, by Rev Harry Hll. Miss Margaret u Stin-
son. OF Stonington, 10 Guy l. Cleveland, of
fremont.
sAvAGE-PtRKER-A fremont Jan !, by
Rev g u 'tef1lon, Miss Ida NJ Savage to An
DIR W Parker, OF fremont
TRhCY-RICE-At Gouldsboro, Dec 81, by
Oh. Larrabee, esq. Miss Carrie Tracy, of
Goudsboro, TO George Rice, of Cranberry
Isles