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REPORTS from the army in Porto Rico, on the 26th, give the total number of sick at 2, 509, or 23 per cent. of the whole. General Brooke advises against sending fresh regiments to the scene, as they would be obliged to go through the same experience. General Otis reported from Manila, on the 26th: "Total in the hospital to-day highest of any day-529; typhoid fever patients, 95; all doing well and mostly convalescent. About 1,200 excused from duty, mostly light ailments, showing condition fair for their latitude. Nineteen deaths from disease this month; 23 in August."

Ar Boston, on the 26th inst., the Board of Directors of the American Peace Society (of which Robert Treat Paine is president, and Dr. Benjamin F. Trueblood secretary), adopted resolutions approving the Czar's disarmament circular, expressing appreciation of President McKinley's prompt endorsement of the Czar's project, and declaring the time is opportune for the reopening of negotiations for a permanent treaty of arbitration between the United States and Great Britain, and urging the President to proceed in the matter at the earliest practicable moment.

It was voted unanimously to send to President McKinley a protest against any permanent enlargement of the army more than may be absolutely necessary for police purposes.

PRESIDENT MCKINLEY is intending a trip to the West, to visit the Exposition at Omaha. He will probably be absent from Washington about a fortnight. He will leave on the 10th of this month, and go directly through to Omaha, spending the 12th there. He may go to Denver, which he is desirous of doing. Returning, he is to be in Chicago on the 18th or 19th, at the demonstration called the "Peace Jubilee."

EXTRAORDINARY Events have occurred, and are probably now occurring, in China. The government at Pekin is distracted. An imperial edict," published on the 22nd ult., announced that the Emperor had resigned his power to the Dowager Empress, (widow of a former Emperor). She favors Russia and Li Hung Chang; the Emperor was friendly to England, and had proposed a number of reforms. His principal adviser, Kang Yuwei, a Cantonese, (south China, as opposed to the Manchurian influence), fled from Pekin, and has been protected by the English, but his brother was seized, and condemned to death. It has been rumored that the Emperor is dead, and one dispatch asserts that he died on September 21, directly he issued the edict giving the dowager the regency."

THE disturbance in China represents partly the contest between English and Russian influences. A despatch from Shanghai, published here on the 26th ult., said that it was reported that Russia had offered the Dowager Empress 10,000 troops from Port Arthur, to keep order in Pekin, if necessary. It was also stated that the British fleet in Chinese waters had been placed under orders to intercept Russian taansports in the event of an attempt to land troops. Another dispatch said that a British fleet had sailed from Wei Hei Wei under sealed orders. It is supposed that its destination is Ta Ku, at the entrance of the river leading to Tien-Tsin, the port of Pekin, "to make a naval demonstration there.

AFTER a severe struggle, the French Cabinet decided on the 26th ult., to refer to the Court of Cassation, (a court of appellate jurisdiction), the petition of Mme. Dreyfus for a revision of her husband's case. Some of the ministers, including the Minister of Justice, Sarrien, and of Agriculture, Viger, opposed the action taken, and "it is understood that M. Brisson (Premier of the Cabinet), literally wrung consent from the Cabinet for a revision, after a remarkable display of eloquence and personal influence and the stormiest scenes. It now rests with the court to decide whether there shall be a retrial. Confessions alleged to have been made by Esterhazy have been published in London, admitting the most scandalous forgeries in the prosecution of Dreyfus.

THE Spanish Government is removing to Spain, from Havana, the remains of Columbus. (They were brought to

Havana, in 1796, from San Domingo, when that island, now called Hayti, was ceded by Spain to France.) The "official exhumation'' at Havana, took place at 9 o'clock on the morning of the 26th ult., in the presence of General Blanco, and other authorities. The general public were ordered out of the cathedral, in which the remains rested, at 8 o'clock, and no one was allowed inside after that hour.

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NEWS AND OTHER GLEANINGS. LARGE expenditure, and a continuation of "war taxes pears to be the prospect ahead. In a recent interview, Senator Allison, of Iowa, chairman of the Finance Committee of the Senate, is reported as saying: the Senate, is reported as saying: "The war taxes will not be repealed at the forthcoming session of Congress. My opinion is that the main features of the tax will never be repealed. The enormous expenditures of the Government will necessitate increased revenues, and much of the revenue of the future must come from internal taxation."

-The New York Evening Post remarks: "It is a curious fact that, while plenty of people favor the policy of colonial possessions and of the large army which they will require, hardly anybody wants to go as a soldier to those regions. Official announcement has been made from Washington that no more volunteers will be mustered out, no matter what influence is brought to bear.' This refers to the notorious fact that tremendous ' that tremendous 'pressure' has been exerted from many States to secure the release of regiments which shrink from doing garrison duty in remote and unhealthful parts of the

world.'

-The scientific commission appointed to inquire into the cause of the typhoid epidemic in the army camps in the South, reports that the disease was not spread by the drinking water so much as by the flies. They were present in myriads, fed on the matter from the hospitals, etc., and carried it on their feet to the mess-tents, where they walked over the food and left typhoid germs on it. The explanation appears to be accepted. The commissioners declare the proof is overwhelming in support of their diagnosis. Their recommendation made is for disinfecting the sinks and killing the germs so the flies cannot carry poison away.

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-A current news item says: Justice of the Peace Reynolds, of Denver, though newly appointed, is already popular as a marriage knot tier. He omits the word "obey" from the ceremony, saying he does so in deference to the general opinion of Colorado women.

-A New York dispatch, 26th, says: Cotton again broke the record for lowest prices to-day. October sold down to December to 5.19 cents, and January to 5.23 5.09 cents. cents. These quotations have never before been touched in the history of the trade.

-It is announced in Madrid that 10,000 Spaniards in Porto Rico have refused to live in the island under the Amercan flag. They will return to Spain, or go elsewhere-supposing the report true.

-Heavy storms have prevailed in the Baltic Sea, and 120 fishermen have been drowned between Polangen and Libạu.

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** A Circular Meeting under the care of a Committee of Concord Quarterly Meeting, will be held at Birmingham, on First-day, Tenth month 2. To convene at 3 o'clock.

MARY P. HARVEY, Clerk.

A WOMAN was once heard to remark, I am so glad I don't like cabbage, because, if I did like it, I should eat so much of it; and I do dislike it so !"—Spectator.

On the new Russian military railway from Europe to Andijan, on the borders of the Chinese Empire, a tree-like shrub called the sascaoul, had to be planted all along the line through the desert to prevent the rails being covered by sand. further protection a ribbon of wild oats runs along both sides of the railway.

For

AQUILA J. LINVILL,

Dealer in Choice Lehigh Coal 1827 North 10th Street, Philadelphia.

MRS. K― had engaged a robust, middle-aged colored woman to do some house-cleaning. During the progress of the work Mrs. K said:

"A colered man came along here one day last week and wanted work, and I let him wash some windows, but he did not do the work at all well."

"What fo' lookin' man was he?" asked the helper.

Well, he was a big, strong fellow, and he had but one eye. He said that his name was White. He did very poor work.' "I specs he did, lady. He's de wus no'count in dis town."

"Oh, then you know him?''

Know him? Why, lady, I's mah'ied to 'im!"'—Harper's Bazar.

THE second annual session of the CivicPhilanthropic Conference will be held at Battle Creek, Mich., October 18 to 23. Philanthropists, educators, and ministers of all denominations will participate in the conference to consider economic, hygienic, sanitary, philanthropic, and patriotic questions, with the hope of evolving some practical methods of reform.

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For rent or sale, Queen Anne Cottage, 12 rooms, steam heat, and open fire grates. location is very delightful, directly overlooking the athletic grounds of the College, and very close to the meeting-house; one acre of ground, and plenty of fruit. Apply to

DAVID SCANNELL, 814 Arch Street.

Cotton-filled

Comfortables

All with filling of pure carded Cotton, and the numbers here quoted at prices below those generally prevailing.

Comfortables, Silkoline - covered, at 95 cents, $1.00, and $1.50. Comfortables, Silkoline-covered and ruffled, $1.25, $1.50, and $1.75. Heavy-weight Comfortables in coverings of neat designs, $1.15, $1.50, and $1.75.

Handsome Satine-covered Comfortables, $2.00, $2.50, and $3.00. Comfortables for babies' cribs, 50 cts.

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INSURES LIVES, GRANTS ANNUITIES, RECEIVES MONEY ON DEPOSIT, ACTS AS EXECUTOR, ADMIN-
ISTRATOR, GUARDIAN, TRUSTEE, ASSIGNEE, COMMITTEE, RECEIVER, AGENT, ETC.

All Trust Funds and Investments are kept separate and apart from the assets of the Company.
President, SAMUEL R. SHIPLEY; Vice-President, T. WISTAR BROWN; Vice-President and Actuary,
ASA S. WING; Manager of Insurance Department, JOSEPH ASHBROOKE; Trust Officer,
J. ROBERTS FOULKE: Assistant Trust Officer, J. BARTON TOWNSEND;
Assistant Actuary, DAVID G. ALSOP.

PENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

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OFFICERS:

SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES FOR RENT,
CARES FOR REAL ESTATE.

HENRY TATNALL, Vice-President.
N. B. CRENSHAW, Real Estate Officer.
A. A. JACKSON, Ass't to Pres. and Vice-Pres.
WM. E. AUMONT, Manager Trust Dept.

GEORGE TUCKER BISPHAM, Solicitor.

MANAGERS:

WILLIAM H. JENKS,

GEORGE TUCKER BISPHAM,
WILLIAM H. GAW,

FRANCIS I. GOWEN,

PEMBERTON S. HUTCHINSON,

GEO, H. MCFADDEN, HENRY TATNALL, ISAAC H. CLOTHIER, JOHN C. SIMS, JOSIAH M. BACON.

BROAD AND CHESTNUT STREETS

GEORGE B. COCK,

Stenographer,

14 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia.

Residence, 216 W. Coulter St.

Barlow's Indigo Blue Cheapest and Best
PIROMM & KINDIG,
Successors to D. S. WILTBERGER.

Merchants' Trust Company,

611-613 CHESTNUT STREET.

CAPITAL (subscribed),
CAPITAL (paid in), . .
SURPLUS,
UNDIVIDED PROFITS,

. $500,000.00 250,000.00 50,000.00 30,094.49

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Interest allowed on Deposits. Titles to Real Estate insured, and conveyancing done. Loans made on Mortgage and Approved Collateral. Surety entered for Administrators and others. The Company also acts as Administrator, Guardian, Trustee, etc. Safe Deposit

Boxes to rent from $2 and upwards, per annum.

JOSEPH R. RHOADS, President.
JOHN F. LEWIS, Vice-President.
ROBERT MORRIS EARLY, Sec. and Treas.
WM. B. LANE, Title and Trust Officer.
DIRECTORS.

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NICHOLAS BRICE,
SPENCER M. JANNEY,

S. DAVIS PAGE,
JOSEPH R. RHOADS,
JOHN F. LEWIS,
THOMAS R. GILL,
CHAS. S. HINCHMAN,

ALFRED I. PHILLIPS.

John C. Hancock & Co.,

N. W. Cor. 9th and Master Sts.

(P. & R. R. R.)

DEALERS IN BEST GRADES OF

LEHIGH AND COAL FREE BURNING

Telephone Connection.

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PHILADELPHIA, 921 ARCH STREET, TENTH MONTH 8, 1898.

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Advertisements of "Wanted," "For Rent," Baltimore Yearly Meeting.

"For Sale," etc., 5 cents a line, each insertion. Seven average words make a line. No advertisement inserted for less than 20 cents.

A LADY WISHES POSITION AS HOUSEkeeper, or companion to elderly person. References exchanged. Address X. Y., 907 West Ninth St., Wilmington, Del.

POSITION DESIRED BY REFINED AND EXperienced young woman as mother's help, companion, or governess. Address No. 53, this Office. THE

AILY TEACHER, BY HOUR OR DAILY hours, to young children at their homes. Experienced. Address S., 47 Saunders Ave., W. Philadelphia. WANTED AT ONCE, BY A YOUNG WOMAN,

a Friend, a position as companion. Address No. 51, this Office.

VANTED.—BY A MIDDLE-AGED FRIEND, a position as housekeeper, companion for invalid or aged person, or any position of trust. Address R., 606 N. Twenty-third St., Philadelphia.

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OTHER'S HELP WANTED.—A YOUNG WOman with experience to assist in care of children. Liberal compensation. In replying, state previous experience. Address, or apply to MRS. H. K. LOVE, Radcliffe Street, Bristol, Pa.

WANTED. AT ONCE, BY A PERSON OF ripe experience, a position as matron, or managing housekeeper, at institution, school, boarding-house, hotel, or private family. Address No. 47, this Office.

ROOMS AND BOARD-CONVENIENT TO railroad and Friends' Meeting-house. Reference, Samuel Lambert, 1533 N. Eleventh street, Philad’a, Pa. MRS. S. A. GOVER, 1143 Twenty-first Street, N. W., Washington, D. C.

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AN BE HAD, ON ARCH NEAR SIXTEENTH
724
Street, desirable furnished room, portion of a suite,
724 occupied by woman Friend. Address No. 52, this Office.
724
NORTH.

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Meetings at Cape May and Ocean City, 725 Notes,

THE ARMY "CANTEENS,'

THE DOUKHOBORTSI MOVEMENT,
CONFERENCES, ASSOCIATIONS, ETC.,

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Newly papered and painted. Modern improve-
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728 minutes' walk from 52d Street Station, 1484 N, 55th
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PARTIES DESIRING TO VISIT WASHINGTON Friends' family. One block from street cars passing railroad stations, Capitol, and public buildings. Terms, $1.50 a day. Address FRIEND, 1626 Nineteenth Street, N. W., Washington, D. C.

can be accommodated with rooms and board in a

MISSION WORK.

Three Teachers are much needed in the Bethany Mission for Colored People (First-day School), Brandywine St. below Sixteenth St. Philadelphia. One for a class of for a class of little girls. young women, one for a class of little boys, and one

Sessions on First-day from 3 to 4.30 o'clock.
M. BÅLDERSTON, Supt.

Young Friends' Association.

The regular meeting of the Young Friends' Associa tion will be held in the Lecture Room, Fifteenth and Race streets, on Second-day evening, Tenth month 10, at 8 o'clock. All are invited.

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RAILROAD ARRANGEMENTS.

Friends desiring to attend the approaching Baltimore Yearly Meeting, are informed that arrangements have been made with the railroad companies, so that those near the following railroads can obtain excursion tickets to Baltimore and return at a special rate of one and onethird fare.

By applying personally or by letter to the undersigned, or at the store of Friends' Book Association, southwest corner of Fifteenth and Race streets, Philadelphia, card orders on the ticket agents for tickets may be obtained of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Pennsylvania Railroad Division,-any point east of Pittsburg, Philadelphia and Erie Division, United Railroads of New Jersey Division, West Jersey Railroad, Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad, Philadelphia & Baltimore Central Railroad, Baltimore & Potomac

Railroad, Northern Central Railway, and the Alexandria & Fredericksburg Railway. Also the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, east of the Ohio river and south of New York city, or other leased or affiliated lines within these limits.

Tickets may be purchased from the 25th of Tenth month, with limit of expiration Eleventh month 8th, 1898, inclusive.

These orders are not valid if presented at any point where the excursion rate is less than twenty-five cents. When orders are to be forwarded by máil a two-cent stamp should be enclosed to pay postage. Applicants will state specifically what railroad or what system they wish to come over. EDWARD STABLER, JR.,

6 South street, Baltimore. W. THOMAS STARR,

North and Centre streets, Baltimore.

LODGING ARRANGEMENTS.

Friends desiring to avail themselves of the accommodation for lodging furnished at Park Avenue meetinghouse, Baltimore, are requested to forward their applications as promptly as possible. The rooms will be ready for occupancy on Sixth-day evening, 28th of Tenth month, for those who wish to attend the sessions of the meeting of ministers and elders, on Seventh-day.

For those who cannot be accommodated at the meeting-house, or who may prefer to lodge elsewhere, board or lodging, or both, can be obtained in the neighborhood, at a moderate cost. The Committee is prepared to furnish names and residences of those who offer such accommodations.

Applications may be addressed to any of the following Friends:

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