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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08
ILL WITH fever
when welded.
Bride CoIlapsas Just as Her
Wedding Trip Begins.
COkCEALS ILLNESS FROM ALL.
Mrs. Dawson Would Not Postpo6s Wedding
for Fear Of Disappointing the 700 Per-
sons lndlet 10 the Ceremony.

Mount Vernon. n. Y, June S.-A few
hours after she became a bride at the
Church of the Ascension, OH Park avenue,
Mount Vernon, on Wednesday night Mrs.
Beatrice Dawson, who had been battling
against an illness which she bravely hid
from her relatives, was stricken with ty-
phoid fever and tainted at the Grand
Central station.
She and her husband were about TO
start on their honeymoon.
The bride, instead OF going on we'd
ding trip, was removed to the home OF
her father, Hugh l.. Reavey, at No. IL
Summit avenue. Chester Hill Mount Ner-
non. where she is now I'm a serious stage
of typhoid, with n temperature OF loS
degrees.
The bridegroom is William 7. Dawson
of the firm of Dawson Archer the
contractors who built the Criminal Court
building.
Tho wedding OF the young couple was
set for Wednesday Several days ago
Miss Reavey showed symptoms Of being
seriously ill., Her physician, who was
| sent for on Tuesday night told her that
| she must remain quiet for several days
| and advised that the ceremony be post
| poned
| "Impossible," exclaimed the bride-to-
| be. 81 have sent out 700 invitations and
| / cannot disappoint my friends
ON Wednesday morning she was In a
| fever. but she declared that the ceremony
| should not be put off
Rev. +. NJ &. Taylor and Rev. Crandall
| j. North performed the wedding service.
| The brides cheeks they noticed were
| flushed. They and the guests attributed
| II TO excitement.
After the wedding a reception was held
at the residence OF the brides parents
In Mount Vernon Then the pair left
amid a shower of rice and came to New
York TO take train from the Grand
Central station Tor Niagara Fails.
As soon as they reached New York the
bride collapsed. She was removed To
hotel A physician declared that she
was suffering from typhoid fever, and
she was taken by train TO her fathers
house.
The bridegroom who Is almost dis
tracted. has not left the bedside of his
wife sinccspAie reached there. Mrs. Daw-
son was delrious all yesterday and un-
able to recognize her husband
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR sALE-A MANUrACTuRlNG
plant In East Providence, about acres
% horse power engine. GO horsepower
boiler. electric light plant. sprinkler mrs
service, house and barn. q. l.. ~ ~. .,
GROSS. Managers OF Estates. BailsAh
building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08
For Women.

Dr. 1olman's Monthly Regulator has broughs
happiness TO huudrBurs of anxious women
There is positively no other remedy known 70
medical science. that viii so quickly and safely
do the work. Have never had a single failure.
The longest aud most obstinate cases are re-
leved in days Sfthout fail. No other remedy
will do th Z. No pain, no Danger no intcrier.
ence with work. The most difficult cases
successfully treated through correspondence,
and the most complete satisfaction guaranteed
IT, every instance. l relieve hundreds of ladies
whom never see. Write for further partlcu-
iars. All letters tu1thfully answered: Free
confidential advice in all matters or private or
delicate nature Bear in mind this remedy 10
absolutely safe under every possible condition
aud will positively leave no after III enect
upon the health. BY mail securely sealed, $500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR SALE-ON BENEVOLENT
street. between Hope and Brook streets.
one-family house II rooms; lot about COX
100. @. l.. Il II j. GROSS. Managers or
Estates, Banigan Building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR SALE-ON HAMBURG AVE.
two-family house and store, rent ss4 per
i2 Der cent gross. G.. L II. J. GROSS.
Managers OF Estates. BoDigan building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FoR sAiE-sIiRENp INVESTORS
know = good thing when they see 81. our
lots on Capitol Hill that We are selling
FOR $50 are goinr very last Buy at once.
ISAAC 4. COZ co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR SALE-FINE ESTATE. CORNER
of knight and Brighton streets. large
feet OF LAND. G. l.. & II J. GROSS. Man
ayers OF Estates. Banigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR sALE-oN HOWELL STREET.
3-famDy house. IL rooms; rent s26 per
month: price 50, 900. G.. L. & III. j. GROSS.
Managers OF Estates Banigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR SALE-AT EAST GREENWICH.
r. L.. on Division street. two-f9mily
house. half an acre OF land on the hill.
g. l.. q II. j. GROSS, Managers or ks-
tates. Banigan building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR sALE-oN POND STREET. TWO,
one-family houses. and 4 rooms. i2'
5o1l0O. rent $35 per month. q. u q AZ -.
building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR sALE-ON NORFOLK STREET:
Auburn Plateau. one-family house: 10
& III. ]. GROSS. Managers OF Estates.
Banigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR sALE--ME HAVE ONLY A FEW
ef those lots left on Capitol Hill between
two Hnes vf electrics and 30 minutes from
centre OF the city. sl50. iSAAG l.. GOFF
co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR sAI.E-cHEERFUf. cosy AND
s,Ihsfantfai cottages. all improvements
In splendid ioca ations. FOR 500 down. bal
ance monthly. ISAAC /. GOFF Co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR sALE-FoR 500 WE WILL SELL
YOU n farm uf - aCTcf. with nice 6-room
coftaye and stable. don't miss tins on
portutnty 30 secure "A bargain in a farm.
ISAAC L. COTE CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOH sALE--WHY NOT BUY A FEW
of those $50 house lots that we are offA--
ing. but few minutes from electric or
steam cars? 81 down, JOc. week. ISAAC
l. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR SALE-HERE YOU ARE; a
nice cottage OF rooms and 4 acre o. o.
land, a little way out OF the city piAscs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR SALE--COTTAGE AND BARN; !;
on First street; 10 rooms with bath ana
steam heat and nice barn; only one MIN
ute from car line. ISAAC l.. GOtt ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR SALE-ON ALABAMA AVENUE.
an S-room cottage. facing on two avenues.
also good barn. will be sold on easy
terms. price $500. ISAAC l.. GOFF ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR sA-.E-YOu MIGHT AS WELL.
make a start toward "a homo OF your own
as paying Your money 10 your landlord
ISAAC l.. GOFF co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

ron SALE wHERU cAN yoU FIND
a. irffn- WAY uf saving Your anna /
spoduts than IN buying one os our low
prtceG house lots at Lincoln Park. ISAAC
L. GOfF co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR SALE--NO SECTION or TIE
eilv urovides better accommodations for
She pleasure and convcnienccs OF its rest
dent. than Washington Park; see " be-
fore buying elsewhere. ISAAC l.. GOFF
Co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR sALE-A BRAND NEW COT
tage OF 3 rooms located in n place suita-
BILE 10 keep poultry; 500 down. baiahce
same as rent. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR sALE-oN BRIDGHAM STREET.
n two-family house, I'm good repair. with
corner lot s0xl00; will be sold reasonable.
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR SALE-SPLENDID PROPERTY
on broadway; a one-family brick house
ali improvements; will be sold at bar
gain. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR sALE-DoEs THIS INTEREST
you? two-family house OF Ii rooms,
steam heat and all improvements, IN a
GOEE co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

roR sAI.t:-Now is THE TIME TO
soil vo.lr place at auction. Call or tele-
,hone ua ~ In need o. the services OF
An auctioneer SAAc l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR SALE-WE ARE GENLRAls
agents for the General Accident lnsur-
ance of Philadelphia, which insures you
against accident or loss by Burglary
ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR SALE-FOR a HOME OR IN
vertrnent: a two-famlly house OF Capt
large barn. all renting for 81 month:
price S3J0O. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR sALE-oN HUNTINGTON AVE
nue.. cottage OF 10 rooms, with modern
improvements; lot 45x95. INQUIRE OK
ISAAC J.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

ron sALfs-.vE CONTRACT FOR
ali tsf,,de OF Insurance NJ the lowest tates
IN reliable companies. ISAAC l.. GOFF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR sAI.E-IF YOU WISH TO BUY.
sell or exchange real estate. call at our
office, III Westminster street ISAAC l..
GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
- AND TO LIIT.
G. L & L. ! GROSS, BanIgan 8uIalaI.

fOR SALE---A TRACT OH LAND ON
Waterman and Medway streets. contain.
ing J0,2s- So. feet; w.li sell the whole os
a portion OF tho tract IL must be turned
into money. IL WILL be sold ~ low
price. q. l. q II. j. GROSS. Managers
OF Estates. Banignn Bldg
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR SALE 49, ON CARPENTER n
street, a family house and barn; rents
s4l month; price $500 ISAAC l.. Sof y
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR SALE-AT OAKHURST, LOTS
900 up: buy now and get in before the
rise In prices: 81 down. soc. week.
ISAAC l.. COVE co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

ToR sArE-AN ARTISTIC. BEAUTI-
ful cid substantial l0-room house on
cQrbec. severed and mscadamized street.
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR SAL,-A SACRIFICE IN A COT
tnge ard two lots OF land; price only
$1,000; don't let this chance pass, For par
ticulars inquire Of ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR SALE-AT LINCOLN PARK. A
sew choice corner lots on avenues. near
alectrics: will be sold on very easy terms.
Cali for plat, tickets and particulars on
ISAAC L. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR sAI.E-A GROOM COTTAGE ON
Renefit street all improvements, for $500:
a splendid home centrally located. ISAAC
L. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR sALE-THERE rs NO END 70
cur list OF real estate bargains. we nave
property IN all parts OF .he city az S1 Se-
tremely low prices. ISAAC L.. GOf ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR SALE-AN JP-TO-DATE IT.
room cottage with all improvements
thoroughly built and f1nely finished; price
reasonable. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR SALE--HAvE YOU A HEALTH
policy? For "a a year you can secure, IL
sick, $40 week. Can you AFFORD 10 Dc
without one? ISAAC J.. GOtF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

roF sAI.rs-I.oG cAni- AND COT
sages al Thorn Mountain Park. Jackson
MI For beauty and scenery IL is un-
eurraseed ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR SALE-A TWO-FAMILY HOUSE,
with lot 5OXlO0 on DeSoto street. for only
$1,000; a good chance TO secure bargain.
ISAAC l.. GOFF co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR sAr.E--FINE BUILDING, LOTS
on Lillian and Norwich avenues. opposite
The Old Mems Home. Call for plat and
prizes. ISAAC l.. CoFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR SALE-ON CHAPLIN AVENUE,
two-family mouse. with large lot. but two
minutes from car line. Particulars or
ISAAC A.. GOEF co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR SALE-S2o0 DOWN BUYS A
taa 1tiflI home at Washington Park; all
improvements; balance IN monthly pay
90
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR SALE-YOU DON'T REALIZE
fine many advantages we offer you ~
own YOUR own home. We have the best
built houses ever offered for sale at the
lowest prices: easiest terms. ISAAC l..
GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR sALE-A SPLENDID INVEST
ment for some one: 12 tenements on Ce-
dar street, renting for $50 months Will be
sold at a sacrifice. ISAAC L.. CUFF ".
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR sAIE-FARM ~ NO. SWAN
res. 4 splenai. isrrn pot miles rom
X acres 81 land everything ready 20
commence work with. ISAAC l.. GOFF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR sAr.--FOR g. WE WILL, IN
sure your household furniture or dwell
ing for ; years 20 the amount, OF $1,000 IN
corr CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR sALE--A GOOD TIME TO PUT
your money into real estate. Good bar
gains on easy terms are what we are
now Offering. ISAAC T.. GOFF %.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

A Time Table giving fun information
as TO local and through train service
may be obtained al Providence siauoh
and stations below:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR sALE-A Two-FAMILY HOUSE
on Concord street of 13 rooms. with good
size lot, 4oXlOO; price $500 ISAAC L.
GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR SALn--whT PAY RENT WHEN
Won can buy an up-to-date cottage I'm the
city by paying the same as you are now
ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR sALE-oN ATwELL's AVENUE.
i, ofL story house OF 10 rooms, with ifIs-
movements; rent S5 a month; a bargain.
ISAAC l.. GOTF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
ISAAC l GDff CO., III Westminster ST

FOR SALE--A SPLENDID RESI-
dence OF l3 rooms or Princeton avenue.
with improvements galore and large
lot y0xloO. See ISAAC T.. GOfF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
ISAAC /. GOfF Cd. III Westminster ST.

cottage OF ~ rooms, with very large LOT
% land for only $500 ISAAC l.. oOfi'
co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

IApIEs-DR. 1aFRANco's PERIOD
ICAL COMPOUND. for delayed. irregular
or painful periods. has no equal; only ?5c-
at Druggists or Hall & Lyons Pharmacy.
Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

ron sALE-A BARGAIN IN A TWO
,or,iiv house on Armstrong avenue: all
improvements: good rental property.
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR SALE - FINE ONE-FAMlLf
house OF 10 rooms. fronting on two ave
structed view OF the bay For furtner
particulars call on ISAAC T.. COb'F CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR sALE-JUsT THINK OF 1T. A
,ottoge and 30 600 so. II. OF land at River
side FOR $1,000: don't fail TO call for parti-
cillars ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

FOR sALE-HERE is ANOTHER OF
those good investments that happen
only once I'm a long time: Two 2-family
SoIises on Gallup street S4500. ISAAC l..
COFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

USE DIR. HARRIsoN's PAIN CUR
ar this season: gives instant relief 10
colds, severe cramps and La Gr!pps; .
where.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

NO SHIP. HOUSE. TRUNK Oh
person should ns out of DIR. Harrison's
Pain Cursr Blandtnga. - Wsysossss
street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08
FOR LADIES.

OLD Dir JACKSONB monthly regula-
tOr has saved thousands of women from
suicide. Don't fret and worry. but call ar
worthless Pnls % Tsblsts se and % capsnies. i but a
send for a bottle OF OLD DIR. JACK
SONS MEDICINE and get relief Abso-
fail TO relieve In 2, hours; at oiilce or BY
mali, 81. IL not convenient Tor you 10
can treat you successfully by mail All
letters answered promptly In plain envel-
DIR. JACkSON'S HOME REMEDY Co.
2a2 2remout street. Boston. Aass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08
TO LET.

FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET; IS
South street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08
SITUATIONS WANTED.

SITUATION wANTED-BY A LADY
for general housework by the day. "a
Elm street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

ONE OF THE FINEsT-PRoF. J. ID.
Emerson, The Optician. Will az the most
difficult eyes to your perfect satisfac-
ton nj one half the price others charge;
examination free. At HOSMtJtS. Open
evenings Telephone 2762-2
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08

SOMETHING new SSS ySu "0T'sr psy good sI!s' :.
where 75c: viii clean and oil your watch.
zoe: put i'm Jewel 50c; pivot, Soc: All work
warranted one year. New England Loan
Co 123 Charles street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-08
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WANTED.

wANTED-UPPER TENEMENT ON
West Side. or rooms with modern i'm
provements for two adults. Best of ref
erenoes Address Box $50. City
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-04
Japan in Search of ideas.

Japan's efforts towards Western civ
ilization and methods take a new de-
parture every day. The latest venture
Of the enterprising authorities Of the
Flowery Land Is in the direction of
architecture. a matter in which up to
the present Japan has been particularly
conservative
1t will be remembered that the Crown
Prince YoshihitO was married a short
time ago and amid universal rejoicing.
1t has been found that there is no place
sufficiently magnificent to accOmmo-
date the royal couple, and it has, there
fore, been decided to build near Toxic
a dwelling which shall rival in splen.
dor anything existing in the East and
possibly even surpass the royal palaces
Of Europe and the magnificent suuc
lures Of America.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-04

foundations of tall chimney at Cleck-
heaton, Yorkshire. that it fell, crushing
to death fifteen people.
The gambols of a big retriever-some
say the playful antics of two children
sufficed to wreck the west coach Scotch
express last year. A luggage trolley
was started, ran down the sloping plat
form and toppled over onto the line in
front of the train.
The Esperanza was cast away on the
coast of Chilli through a toddler of 3
meddling with the compasses. She had
on board ninety-seven souls, and all but
eleven persisted. Among the saved was
the innocent cause of the terrible catas-
trophe.
A fire which was directly responsible
for the loss of more lives than any 9th
er single confagration, originated
through the vagaries Of a tarantula.
The scene was Santiago and a grand
religious festival was taking place in
the principal cathedral. The building
was a sea of drapery. flooded with ev-
cry variety of illumination.
Twenty thousand silver lamps were
in full blaze and the acolytes were busy
lighting the 1000 tapers on the grand
altar when she errant spider skipped
into the central aisle and alarmed q
lady, who screamed. The acolytes, OIL
some of them. looked around to ascer
tain the cause of the cOmmotion and
one Of the naked lights they carried
came in contact with the drapery Of {
colossal figure of the virgin. A Few
minutes later the vast cathedral was {
raging furnace. in which were beini
consumed more than 1000 bodies
Stray Stories.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-04

was overwhelmingly defeated by Andrew
Jackson. In 1910 the adoption of the
unit rule prevented Clay's nomination in
stead Of William Henry Harrison. Tn
1874 the Wings nominated him by accla-
nation and Clay's election seemed GER
tain. But his Southern adherents blum
dered by inducing him to favor the an
nexation of Texas, and that lost him the
votes of thousands of anti slavery men.
The Wings won in 1913 and Clay world
have been their choice if Gen. Taylor's
newly made military reputation had not
given the nomination to that hero.
Daniel Webster is another great per-
sonality among the unsuccessful aspir-
ants for the presidency. Had he con-
scented in 1S4S to accept the nomination
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-04

The sudden appearance of hilarious
mouse among the occupants Of the gal
lery of the Victoria Theater, Westmin-
ster, on boxing night, 1858, started a
panic, which resulted in the death of
fifteen people.
A mongrel cur strayed on the st.
Leger course some years ago, just as
the field swept by. Seven horses came
down in heap. and of the jockeys who
were riding them five were hurt-three
seriously.
To win a bet of > pence a little pit
lad, employed at the Ferndale cOlliery,
in the Rhondda Valley, picked the lock
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-04

as Vice-President on the ticket with
Zachary Taylor he would, upon the lat
ter's death in 1850. have become Presi-
dent. In 1852 Webster's friends made
determined effort to secure him the nomi-
nation, but party jealousy made their eff
forts useless. This great man felt keen
ly the disappointment Of his hopes, and
his death occurred on Oct. "a that same
year.
Lewis Cass, who was very prominent
in national politics sixty years ago, had
two narrow escapes from presidential
lightning In 1914 an unexpected ad-
journment of the Democratic convention
just as Cass was about to be nominated
gave time for a successful combination
against him in favor of James X. Polk.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-04

In 1913 Cass was United States SEN
ator, but resigned when the Democrats
nominated him for the presidency. Ow-
ing to the opposition Of the Free Sellers,
he did not receive the electoral vote Of
New York State. and the Wing candi-
date, Taylor, won the prize.
Horace Greeley's defeat in the presi-
Dental contest OF 1872, with its direful
aftermath, was a political tragedy. High
in the councils Of the Republican party,
respected by the whole people, Greeley
put aside the political principles Of a
lifetime to become the candidate of Dem
ocracy. Overwhelming defeat broke his
generous heart and was quickly followed
by death.
Samuel ]. Tilden's failure to be inau-
gurated as President Of the United States
is the one weak link in the presidential
chain that connects the present with the
dawn of the republic.
The result Of the contest in 1876 was
in doubt from the close Of the polls on
election day until March ?, 1877, when
the electoral commission appointed to set
tie the matter decided that Rutherford
B. Hayes had received 1S5 votes as
against 1S4 for Samuel J. Tilden.
1t was a perilous period. and the nation
owes much to the man who refrained
from speaking the word that might have
plunged the country into civil war.
James G. Blaine, the "Plumed
Knight" is perhaps the saddest figure il
the galaxy Of American star statesmen
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-04
Called Teddr a Lohster.

As Governor Roosevelt and two other
men were crossing 33d street, New
York, from the Republican headquar-
ters they met Lieutenant Governor
Woodruff and the party stood talking
on the car tracks until they were al
most run down by a street car.
Get off the track. you big lobster, "
shouted the motorman to Governor
Roosevelt and Lieutenant Governor
Woodruff, as they were shaking hands.
Are you trying to hold up this carr"
That's the Governor" remarked a
man on the car.
Take it all back. Governor: I'm the
lobster" said the motorman, taking of
his hat to the Governor, who waved his
hand and laughed.