Middletown Daily Argus from Middletown, New York • Page 7

THE ABGUS TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 1898. Assimilating fefood andRegula- ttag the SkuudB andBowels of I Promotes Digestion.Ciie*. ful- ness and Rest.Contains neither nor Mineral. JiOTNABCOTIC. A perfect Remedy for Constipation, Sour Stonaeh.Diarrhoea.

Worms and Loss OF SLEEP, Facsimile Signature of TEW YORK. I The Kind Ton Have Always Bought, I Bears the Fao-simile Signature --OF-- THE WRAPPER OF EVEKY BOTTLE. EXACT COPT OF WRAPPER. THE KIND rou EAYE ALWAYS BOUGHT OUR SPRING MILLINERY OPENING TAKE PLACE HAY, F1II1Y mi SITBIIiY 8l fkn We are in Better Pofition Thus Erer Before to Please You in Style and Prices. Onr Stock of Novelties is Abundant.

fAT7lkIOtD Oorner IVJorthi arid KAmNbtlf, West Streets P. AT 00H CAKES. JACKETS ANP (SUITS. With All This Hue and Cry About CABPETS in Middletown do not forget that you can male a dollar go just as far at the Carpet Bag Factory as at any place in the-Btate, can as chespr thatryou can get just as much for ycur money. Get ab you want it and how you want it Our trade this peason is all rijht; our goods and our prices are all right.

When you are looking about call and see us MATTHEWS CO, North and Roberts Streets. LATEST SPRING STYLES --IS-Ladies' and Men's Shoes! NOW ON EXHIBITION. COME AND SEE THEM AT THE ONE PRICE SHOE STORE G. Harding, 25 West Main Middletown. Have your eyes tested and fitted accurately and scientifically by reliable and responsible person.

Do not have your eyts ruined by incompetent and inexperienced parties. Go to headquarters at first. F. D. KERNOCHAN, Practical Optician and Specialist, No.

17 North Street COAL, COAL, COAL! Wilson Wood SUCCESSORS TO BODICE A BEALER3 IN Lehigh and Ml kinds of Free Burning Coal Cumberland Goal for Smithing Charcoal, etc. Offloo and Vairdl, No. 16 Depot St Telephone Call No 35 L. G. WILSON.

J. D. WOOD THE NEW DOCKASH! NOTHING LIKE IT. MUNAL MUHDbH TRIAL. Girl Who Shut Her and to Kill MONTPBLIBR, April trial of Mildred Brewster for the murder of Anna Whet-ler on May 29, 1897, was begun before Judge Love-land Mun- In the Washington county court yesterday.

Nearly 100 Jurors had been summoned for the trial and a large crowd of spectators waa present. The murder was one of the most sensational in the history of Vermont. Uoth Mies Brewster and Miss Wheeler were in love with Jack Wheeler, who was engaged to the girl bearing the same surname, but who was no relative of bis. Wheeler had planned to take his affianced to a Dec-oration day oelebra- lion. This aroused Miss Brewster, who called upon her rival on the morning of the intended festivity and later btarled her to the place where ahe was to Wheeler.

As they passed a secluded spot Miss Brewster drew a revolver from her pocket and shot Miss Wheeler through, the head. She then fired a bullet into her own brain. Miss Wheeler died before the day was over. For -weeks Miss Brewster lingered between life and death, and the bullet with which she tried to end her own life was not removed until January last. Since that time Miss Brewster has gained rapidly in health and strength.

DR. BRIGG3 AN EPISCOPALIAN. the Church Which Branded Him us a Heretic. NEW YORK, April Rev. Dr.

Charles A. Briggs. professor of biblical theology at Union Theological seminary. Park avenue and Sitxy-ninth street, ha- imimated to Bishop Potter of the Protestant Ep3scopa! diocese of New York his desire to be ordained deacon the hf.rd of that r-ommonicm ft ia said that such ordaining will be at the Trinity ordination in Professor Bnggs has also sent his resignation to the stated clerk of the Xw York Presbytery, of which body he is now a member in regular standing, although formally suspended from exercising the functions of a Presbyterian minister because of his Alleged heretical teaching's. His change of denomination will probably necessitate his retirement from the I'nion college faculty, as that body, by its charter, must consist of Presbyterians.

CONDENSED DISPATCHES. Mrs. James H. Wallack, i of the well known actor, is dead. The death of Cardinal Tapchereau of Quebec is momentarily expected.

Andrew Oans. one of the best known business men of Orange county. N. is missing'. The canal investigating committee recently appointed by Governor Black Xew York has begun its work.

An interseholastic athletic meet is to be held in Schenectady. X. on May 14 under the auspices of the Union College Track Athletic association. Thirty- nine schools will be represented. Superintendent Thompson of the Weiland canal states that the canal will not be opened for traffic until the first week in May.

This decision is causing dissatisfaction among the vessel men. At the National Sporting club in London, in a 20 round contest for and the bantam championship of the world. Ben Jordan of England beat Eddie Curry of Xew York city, winning in the seventeenth round. More Onna For Key BETHLEHEM, April Bethlehem Iron company has just shipped two 10-inch guns to Key West. These, together with one shipped on Saturday, will be loaded on a vessel at Jersey City and sent quickly as possible to their destination.

A disappearing gun carriage was also shipped, and others will follow in a few days. Every branch of the company's ordnance works is running day and night and scores of extra mechanics are at work. The guns and fixings shipped weighed 50 tons each. The Maine's Hauled Don a. HAVANA, April after sundown last night the tattered United States flag was taken from the gaff of the Maine wreck, where it had floated since Feb.

17. two days after the explosion. It was taken down by an officer and a boat's crew from the Pern, to which vessel it belongs. All the colors the Maine had left was the captain's pennant, and this was torn in two. France fay Still Intervene.

PARIS. April A semiofficial denial has been issued of the report that M. Jules Cambon. French embassador to the United States, had intimated to American government that France would not intervene unless asked to do so by America. The denial is significant in view of the report that the European governments are exchanging notes.

Claims Againat Spain. WASHINGTON. April 5. Claims against Spain aggregating $16,000.000 for injury and loss incident to the war in Cuba have been filed with the state department by citizens of the United States residing in that country. They cover claims for personal injury, imprisonment.

loss of stock, i of sugar plantations, etc. A. P. A. on Ierk.

ATLANTA, April President J. W. Echols of the American Protective association has left for Washington to investigate the truth of the reports that the pope was to mediate between thp United States and Spain ana to begin a warfare against any effort to bring the pope Into the Spanish-American controversy. Only 111 tilting. LONDON, April The Paris correspondent of The Daily Mail learn on excellent a i a the Spanish to President i is regarded as a move to gain time and to i i i replying i to the Ameri- a i Spain i now find the of yielding, while saving her 'ace." Why dftrft Burton NFW YORK, April It utated cfterrlay the reason that Clara 'nrton returned to thlTM Country frotn frail In to a nummonn Sim WM con- the of ttML Rfi toCMUr IK THE EASTERN SITUATION, England Nut BwtUfiw) With Share.

LONDON, April has been semi- officially announced that Great Britain has made arrangements with China to take over the port of Wel-hai-wei, on the Bhang-tung peninsula, when the Chinese government has paid the war indemnity due to Japan and the Japanese have evacuated the place. The arrangement, it IB added, wan made with the knowledge and approval of Japan, with which country an understanding had previously been arrived at. The latter fact was kept secret until China had actually agreed to the lease and the British fleet had assembled in the vicinity. It is said on good authority that neither Russia nor Germany is pleased with the arrangement, and it is added that the island of Leu- kungr-tau. at the entrance of Wel-hai- wei.

will be strongly fortified. It is said to be capable of being successfully defended, while the land batteries destroyed by the Japanese can speedily be reconstructed. The Peking correspondent of The Times says: "The indications are that France will demand a coaling station at the mouth of the Min river, near Fu-chou, province of Fukien, where the French engineers control the arsenal and dock. The delay in the concession of the recent French demands is attributed to English opposition and the lack of Russian support." Cardinal Han Not MeKinley. BALTIMORE, April Gibbons was asked about his reported interview with President McKinley in regard to the mediation of the pope in trouble between Spain and the United States.

He said: "There is not a u-ord of truth in it. I have not seen the president for some time. Neverthe- I ope tor peace. War is always to be- deplored, and history shows that as a rule matters "have always been worse after than before. The conservative and thoughtful people of the coun-- try evidently do not desire war and seem to be united in the feeling that the whole question may be safely left to President McKinley." Onr X-w Cruller Ready to a'I.

LONDON. April United States officials here have been singularly reticent concerning the name to be borne by the new American cruiser purchased last Saturday afternoon from the Thames Iron works by Lieutenant Commander Colwell, United States naval attache here. She now bears the unique name Diogenes, but the government will undoubtedly change this. A large force was at work all day and into the night coaling and provisioning her. and it is expected that the -work will be r-nmpleted today.

A crew of 40 as "n'lstpd yesterday to take her ss the- Atlantic. The vessel is now in the custody of Mr. C. W. Hazelton, formerly an ensign of the United States r.avy.

xvho has of late been in business in London. He has offered his services to the government and was commissioned as acting ensign. Lieutenant John J. Knapp will take command when he arrives here on board the torpedo boat recently purchased for the United States at the Schichau yards, and Acting- Ensign Hazelton will be the executive officer. Spanish Splen at Fort Monroe.

FORT MONROE, April Is a gooJ deal of excitement here over the alleged discovery of the-p: a Spanish spy. Several nights ago the sentry at Fort Monroe whose post was nearest the newly arranged esplanade for rapid fire and disappearing guns noticed a man skulking along the grassy side of the slope. He challenged, but received no answer. The next night the same thing occurred, and the sentry challenged and thep fired. Blank cartridges were in use, but since the incident Captain Hoskins of the fort is authority for the statement that the iruard is armed with ball cartridges and with orders to shoot.

When Commodore Schley was at the Hotel Cham- brlin, a man of foreign appearance him closely. Friends of Commodore and Mrs. Schley noticed the man several times. He is registered at the hotel, but has avoided all the guests. Ireland ObjeotH to Papal Intervention.

LONDON. April Rome correspondent of The Daily Mail says: "Archbishop Ireland has cabled deprecating a formal offer of intervention ind explaining that the pope e-uuld only intervene successfully by recognizing the Monroe doctrine, which be. impolitic. A rumor is current here that Emperor William first broached the Jdea of papal mediation and uas warmly seconded by Austria. The solution Vatican proposes is an armistice to save the Spanish troops during the rainy season, allay excitement on both sides and prepare the way.

for Cuban independence in the a Spain is igreeable to this, but there is little hope that the Cuban insurgents or their American sympathizers will accede to the proposal." Sailors Desert From Monitor Puritan. CHARLESTON, April monitor Puritan sailed yesterday for Key West, leaving behind seven members of her crew, who deserted last night. They are Thomas Clark, fireman, first class- Henry Bowman, ordinary seaman, second class: Leo Henry Bock, apprentice, third class; Michael Jones, apprentice, third class; Abraham Nelson, landsman; Carl Carlson, coxswain; Albert Reid Murdock, landsman. A reward of each is offered for their apprehension. Captain Harrington had orders before leaving to make quick time to Key West.

The to Havana, KEY WEST, April under orders from Washington, Captain Sampson, commander of the United States fleet in these waters, has sent the survey boat Bache from the Tortugas to Havana. It is assumed here that she goes to afford a mode of safe egress for American citizens should a riot occur In Havana or war be declared. The survey boat Blake, now In this harbor, was also ordered to proceed to Havana, but thewe Instructions were counter- mandecl before Rot away. The Fern la atlll at Havana, but her are verv limited. far ffnntirtoti NEW YORK.

April left the Brooklyn nnvy yard terday roarta, EMPEROR Francis Joseph; OF AUSTRIA Personally decorated Jobana Hoff in consideration of the benefits derived from the use of the Genuine Johaan Hotfs Malt Extract in the Imperial bold, and said "it affords me great pleasure to decorate you with the Cross of Merit with the crown." More strength In one dozen bottles of Johaan Malt Extract than in a cuk of tit at porter, without their effects. A HOFT'S MALT EXTRACT. ALL ARC ECONOMY STORE Patterns. and Shirt Agents for ALL AT I5c EACH, Millinery. you Can Now See Oat Spring Hats.

As to special styles or designa anyone can the New York or' styles We claim the exclusively ss of having combined styles, -with lowm ss of price audio a waj that nrue approach. Come and prove onr statements. ECONOMY STORE. NO. 118 NORTH ST, Cottngp, 10 roome, nil improrpmentB, Mnlberr.v ntreer Ottage, rowms, all Main strwi FiTo rooms -n(i tath i Muin 'street 14 CottUcte looms and iinpiovement-.

Aeailem. Cottaee 6 I veuut? 10 Five Jowrr floor. Kant avenne CottMKe. nveno- If Foni roouiH. 130 Wick' am avenne Cottaife.

eeveti rooms, forrt strwt 18 Five rooms. floor. Jnmes i 10 Fire third i Five roortiu. 7 WMtbam 10 Five rooms, Wlrkimm Cot Month street 20 IsMTg- honw, Ki.rdpn and Sooth i-trf. 20 Five rooms, corner and otrwtf 1" 00 00 Oo on CO BARGAINS TN SHOES! have placed on my counters some shoes at $1 a pair to OSP out the lines.

They are all fine goods, some them are hand turned sheen that formerly sold for four dollars an.i cpnts a pdr. We havpn't all the sizes--they are mostly "21, 3 and in e)Z8. Any lady wearing these sizes in A or width can a at a good bargain at the one price fcbce store of WE CANT AFfORfl tfl-fiMHFRAQlNG SUMPS We Gen Afford snd Do Give Our Customers 2.000 Pounds for a Ton of the Best COAL Mined THOROUGHLY SCREENED, AT REGULAR PRICES. GORDON Se MORTON, Nos. 12-20 Henry Street.

telephone No. 181. A Fire Proof Floor Oil! FOR 60c PER GALLON Oar fire proof Floor Oil holds the dust, and has just enough wax in it to prevent tracking. Geo. A.

Swalm Son, No. 18 North street. YOUR BOND INVESTMENTS bring say 4 per cent. I yon as eoort at 5 per cent. an increase of 26 per in this ranch of your income, tour best home mortgages bring 5 per cent mine as and bring ft per cent an increase of 20 p'-r cent If you put your 4 pur oeoK money in my 6 rett.

loais whii-h have stood up batter tliHuyonr home loans for tears, we add 60 cent to this of your income that is, 11,000 become -rth $1 500. neglecting A dnty to those dependent upon yn A. J. L. A Low Building.

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