davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31
New York Markets.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
NEW YORK, Dec, 80 Flour.stste and western
qniet and heavy; superane state, S3a345
extra. do, sS.s5H4.7N; fancy TO-, S.S0s5. 5G
round hoop Ohio, 3.30a4: choice, do, sI.0hqh 5O
sunerflne western. g3aS.45 common to good,
extra do, 3l3Oas,S 50; choice 10 DO, 10 SSa5. So
choice white wheat, do, s5OlaA 80; southern.
steady; common To fair extra, S3.s0aa.g0; good
TO choice do, siab5N.
Wheat, kRhc. higher and firm, only modar-
atsly active; No white nl minti. No 9 red, dan
uary, 9O6a9lc.; February. Ha4na2A March,
9ia9iA Ap'll, 95ySG95c,; May, g15seg' sc; De-
cembcr, 1875, 81. 3.
Corn, Ha'(c higher and moderately active
mixed western spot, 40a51c.; Cn future, 46l4glSc
Oats, firm and quieti state, S'-42c.; western,
35aA2c.
Beef, dull.
Pork, steady; S9.7aa10 2I.
Lars; shade letter; S6.40.
spirits turpentips, steady; 81 &c
Eggs, western, fresh; 24A25bc, ..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31

CLAYMoNT, Dec. 30.-The Christmas
festival of the M. e. Sunday school last
'yening was q pleasing and successful
affair in every particular. It was held in
the church proper, the Sunday school
rooms not being large enough to accom-
modate the gathering. After prayer and
singing, shortly after z o'clock, the atten-
ton of the audience was directed to the
handsome and we'll laden tree, and o
beautiful sight it presented. The name
OF each scholar was then called and q
present of an appropriate and useful
nature handed over. Cake and candy
were served, after which a handsome
album and silver mounted cane were
presented TO the pastor. A. V. Sloan
made the presentation speech. The cane
was made from wood taken from Temper
ance Hall and is valuable on account of
Its historical associations. Presents were
also made to A. V. Sloan and Abner
Vernon. Mr.. Vernon has been the super
intendent of the school for several years,
and Mr.. Sloan is the assistant superin-
tendent and teacher of the Bible class.
The school numbers about so scholars,
~ being an average attendance. These
Christmas entertainments are looked for
ward to by the children for weeks ahead,
and are certainly the means of rendering
the children happy. MS they also do the
parents and teachers. This makes two
Christmas entertainments on two success
sive evenings, which is doing well for
this place.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31

Associated Press Disphtch BY Special Wires
WAsHNoros, Dec. 30.-The Postmaster
General to-day appointed William ID.
Wilds postmaster at Kenton, Del.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31

NEWARK, Dec. 2S.-The fire seen near
this town proved TO be merely the burn
ing of dense clearing about two or three
miles above here.
All our merchants are well pleased with
their Christmas trade.
The Red Mems fair in Exchange Hall
is still open, and is meeting with inerited
success.
Miss Emma V. Blandy of this town has
accepted the principalship of the North
East, Md, classical academy, and expects
to assume the position ON the reopening
of the academy in january. Miss
Blandy is graduate of Delaware Col.
lege. She succeeds Alfred b. Money,
class of '84, Delaware College, who re.
Gently resigned in view of the fact that
he has just been elected to the Maryland
legislature ON the Democratic ticket and
considers politics and school teaching in
compatible.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31
MIDDLETOWN.
A Quiet hTIstmas-The Band Bur-
Iesqued-Entertain

Observation-Disclosures
Special Correspcndenceof Gazette and Journal.
MIDDLETowN, Dec. 26.--Yesterdny, so far
ms outward appearances goes, was the most
quiet Christmas in the history of Middle
town. Services were held in the churches
and wore well attended. The Citizens
Cornet Band with its minstrel company,
paraded the streets at II O'Clock. In the
procession their trick donkey was
exhibited and created much amusement
for the little folks. But the eli.
max was put on by the Hamtown Band,
which appeared on the streets about an
hour afterwards and burlesqued the white
band In good style. Good order prevailed
all day, but some parties failed to find their
lap robes when they started home, as they
had been stolen by some ungrateful fellow.
There has been considerable whip and robe
stealing during the past few weeks,
MrDDIrTowN, Dec. 9S.-This town is
surely getting more than its share of
amusements. During the past week the
opera house was opened four nights.
Monday evening, Rowe's marionette
minstrels drew house almost as small
as the company itself. Wednesday even
ing the Campbell, Russell & Williams
Specially Company gave us good show
and deserved far better audience than
that which greeted them. Friday
(Christmas) evening the Citizens Cornet
Band found the building too small to &c
commodate their hundreds of friends.
The house waspacked by 1850 o'clock and
the office had to be closed up. AT least
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31

CLAYMoNT, Dec. 29.-The friends of
| William Talley will be puined to hear
that he has met with an accident. Leay-
ing Claymont few weeks ago, he went
to Staten Island, N. j., where he was
engaged at carpentering. While working
on m ice house he missed his footing and
fell So feet with Ratchet in his hand.
f-By good fortune he fell upon his feet, but
was badly bruised, besides being injured
internally. He was brought back few
days since to Mrs. Williams, near Holly
Oak, where he suffers much pain.
The holiday season has brought home
many absent ones. Among them are
Thomas Peters, from the west, visiting
his father, John Peters; young Peters
brought his newly-wedded wife along on
this, his first visit home for several years.
The excellent weather of the past two
weeks is subject of comment, ruany old
persons claiming they never knew of such
lovely weather for Christmas Day before.
There is ridge of ice along the Jersey
shore in the Delaware.
The darkness of last evening and |
threatening aspect of the weather were in |
strong contrast to the cheerful and pleas
ing scene in the Sunday school room of |
the Church of Ascension. Over 100 |
persons were assembled for o pleasant |
time over the Christmas tree which had
been provided. The Rev. Mr.. Lightner
offered prayer after there had been sing
ing. Mrs. William @. Lodge presided ut
the organ and the appropriate music was
well rendered. After a pleasing address
from Mr.. Lightner the names of the
scholars were called. and each was pre-
sented with book or some suitable
present Cake and candy were served
to the entire company after which the
benches were condensed, and the floor
given in charge of II. Just, who had
a schedule of plays for the
enjoyment of the school. For over an
hour these plays were INDUCED in and all |
was hilarity and mirth. The banner
scholars, who did not miss Sunday in
the whole year, were Miss Martha Walker
aud Master Willie Habbart. "
The school is in dourishing condition !
md is doing good work. A neat sum
vas collected during the year for mis- '
lionary and other charitable purposes.
William Cloud and wife and Mrs. William c
J.Lodge and family deserve special praise {
or the great interest in the school, assist c
ng the rector to make it what it is. At
).3O O'Clock the school dispersed, all
having enjoyed delightful evening. ALI
imilar entertainment will be given by '
he scholars of the Methodist school this I
vening. II
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31


NEWARK, Dec. 30.-The present week
has been particularly profitable to those
enterprising individuals who manage to
attend every Sunday school in town for
several weeks prior to Christmas. They
were many of these at each Christmas
celebration.
The first celebration occurred at st.
Thomas p Z. Church on Monday night
Mt O'Clock. A large tree laden with
everything to tickle the youngsters, from
bag of candy to baby elephant stood
near the ehancel, and the presents were
dispensed with lavish hand. Happy
remarks were made by the rector, the
Rev. Mr.. Bond, and numerous presents
were exchanged between scholars and
teachers and the rector.
An hour later the new religious sect by
the name of "Christians" held II DISPENSE
ton of gifts from huge tree in Caslay
Hall. Last evening another one was held
in the First Presbyterian Church before
large number Of spectators. Just before
the distribution of gifts the children were
delighted to sec a typical Santa Claus
come marching up the centre aisle laden
with candies and toys.
DIR. Henry, who has been suffering Sc
yerely for week from blood poisoning is
but slightly improved and his friends are
very apprehensive of the result.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31

NEWARK, Dec. 29.-Charles G.. Blandy,
member of the New York Produce Ex-
change, with several gentlemen friends,
has been visiting his parents in this town
during the holidays.
Miss Lizzie Purnell, daughter of the
late president of Delaware College, Hon.
William H. Purnell of Frederick City,
Nd, is also visiting friends in town.
Cooch Brothers, flour manufacturers at
Cooch's bridge, about three miles below
here, have recently added more new
machinery to their reconstructed mills.
They will also introduce a large steam
engine, in order to keep the mills going
constantly.
A new train has been put ON the p, w.
& b. railroad which leaves here for Phil
adelphia at $50 p. M, arriving at 1855
o'clock. making the run in the remark
ably short time of 65 minutes and arriv-
ing in the city at convenient time for
attending the theatres. This is one CT
the fastest trains on the road and Newurl
is the only way station stop which Il
makes. There is also new train, the
New York and Washington express leav
ing Philadelphia at O. IS and arriving here
at 1888 p. m. In the case of this train
too Newark is made an exception, but
otherwise it is through train and makes
no other stops.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31

ern Csntrat, =. Northern Pacific. cnian gsg<.
northern Pacific prsfSrred. ok; Hestnnsliis,
=; tTudA on, s7H nrngan I T'eanss1a---
nentsi, 83T; Oregon NaytgRtiou. 107.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-19
OUR MAMMOTH SALE /!

$1,000 ladies' Hosiery
Soc the 81
$4,000 Goods
to One-half OF Manufacturers cOst
$4,000 Comforts including pieces Kentucky
% pieces Plain and Twed Fanne WaterprOOf Came
third of
$4,000
wear, SOC. the 81.
$l65 worth Ladies' ClOaks,
Newmarke EaeOk Dmam and Plush Jackets nehaf off Manu-
acuers
DISCOUNTS TAKEN OFF AT TIME OF SALE.
Respectfully,
TAYLOR & BARR.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-19

n c0Kl
|ith 81
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-05-23

ETA pint of the finest Ink fos fsmiiiss or schools can bs made rom | Ios. pack age of Diamopd Dyes. Tfy them. An druggists keep them. Weiis, Rfch h1sdscn & Co, Burlington, Vt Sample Card, q coiors and book of directions fpr 1c sIainp.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-05-23
A woMAN's WORK.

The following story won prize offered by Eiteya,y Lie. The name of the author was not given.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-05-23

Aoog below, and there was 10 other means of egress from the place, except through the windows. There were two of these la the room she had lately oc- cupied. These opened upon the root of low porch or veTandah, that extended along the entire length of that side of the building. One of these windows was partly open, but it might have been left so by the late occupant of the room for the purpose of ventilation there was nothing whatever ts indicate that she had left the house by that way. There seemed to be, then, no satisfactory solu ion oi the problem.
 The house and premises were closely inspected, but gave no explanation of the unaccountable departure. Every place in the vicinity where concealment seemed possible was searched, but not trace was fouRd of the absent one. Her fam lily and friends were filled with the great est apprehension and alarm, believing that some great calamity had befallen her.
 Two days of suspense and anxiety passed by. On the morning of the third, a great stir as created in Carberiy Canon hy the unexpected announcement that half breed Indian had found fragment of the dress of the missing woman, Aut- te'ing from the bark of huge tree, that grew in wild and rugged ravine, few miles from the village. It had evidently been placed there by design, either by the young lady herself, to give her friends some clew by which to find her, or by other parties, to mislead those who sought for her. This slight circumstance settled one important question in the minds Of most of the inhabitants of Car berry Canon, and that was that she had been forcibly carried away. She would not have gone alone to that place under any circumstances. Her abduction was the result of some deep-laid, precon- certed plot, and the deed had been prompted by some motive as wicked as it WAS mysterious.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-05-23

ested in her, was, whether her flight had been voluntary or involuntary.
 Ii voluntary, it had been the result of a secret understanding with some party unknown to her relatives and friends She had always beea frank and open. hearted in her manners and disposition sae was enc who Invariably opposed all manner of deceptien her friends, there. fore, could not susfect her of being a party to any mysterious plot or project She was not one likely to take any inn. portant step in life without consulting them, nor would she be apt to leave hel honHe without some word or token to re liese the minds of her parents of their dis tress and anxiety by reason of her unex plained absence nor would she, in all probability, have gone forth alone and unaccompanied at a late hour of thu night. The country was full of despers does. who would not hesitate to cousrt any crime or outrage it pleased them tf do. Taking all these things into con siderafion, there seemed, to those wh< reflected upon the matter, but one solu ton: the young woman had left he fathers house in an unsound condition O mind.
 On the other hand, if her departurs had been involuntary, its explanation would reveal . deeper mystery still had been employed in her abduction No one could have entered the hous' and carried her away by violence with out arousing the household; the door had all been securely listened on thu
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-05-23

He arose 10 his feet, and graspinR his revolver firmly in his hand, passed around to the front of the cabin, then boldly pushing aside the covering that closed the entrance, he stood within tho place. The Indian woman with loud outc,y giided through an opening in the rear of the struetute, and disappeared in the forest. The drupkea Indian strug- gIed to his feet, put blow iSm the heavy butt Of Cwynn Orton's Tevolvei feiled him to the ground. it was only the work of a moment 10 free the captive girl, whose joy at her unexpected TsseEs was almost unspeaksble.
 The Indian woman had escaped. Cwynn Onon knew enough of her char acter to believe that she would % fos assistance, and returning with a'd, at- tempt to Fecaptuse her late prisoner. He therefore starred immediately to return to the village with Linda D'Esteile, who though somewhat weak from her long Imprisonment, had sufficient strength to accompany him.
 They entered CarbesYy Canon jast b. fore daybresk, and 1t is needless to fsy that the pSse6is Of the lcss Essi rese oyesjoyed as her unexpected fssuTn, ard skss Gsyna Ort0n was the subject of convesation for the town Ios seven dsys afterwasd.
 The pasticniass given by Lads DE- tsile, concerning her capture werc .vssy mysserioas asd unsasisfsctofy. 'Besore retiring upon the night of her sbducion, she had stepped ont op the verandah. Tempted by the beauty of tke evening, she had uAssed dovn into the grounds [ short distance from the house. Alter v w,ndering about ac,id the shrubbeSy for . lew minutes, she started to return to
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-04-23
TERSELY PUT

The fellows who are waiting for the office
to seek the man are getting awfully tired.
Some would-be postmasters have an idea
that if the Office is to seek the man 1t ought
to be given Il clue to work on.
The words "These are the times that try
mems souls first appeared in Thos. Pane's
'@,American Crisis, and find painful express
sion in Washington City every day.
"When Baltimore asks anything Of me
my heart is ready to say yes before my head
has had chance to inquire what it IS
Mark Train 10 Coafed. Basar Gam.
Any man who owns a shotgun and can
wave it in the air and give whooP can stir
up a rebellion in Central America in four
minutes
Said Brougham, when he wos strug-
Cling lawyer: Circumstances alter cases,
but wish could get hold of some cases
that would alter my circumstances"
1t is not commonplace 1t is not thing
of routine, whose acts everybody can pre-
dict. It is Independent, original, guided y
its own purposes, and not by those Of a. y
outside force.-M Y Sun on the AdmiHis-
tration.
Panama is a place where no civil service
reform keeps rotation in Office from rotating.
Since Jan. it has had four different Presi-
dents. Panama must be place after Vice
President Hendricks own heart.-Badi-
more american.
1t Is stated that out Of one hundred men
who parade in a brass band at least forty
are dummies and only pretend to play. It
will be seen that bands are more consider.
ate than is generally upposed.-Philai'l lphi0
call.
A Virginia paper which has an idea that
Cleveland is trying to form a new party sug-
gests that it be called the Surprise Party
The journal in question claims to have been
surprised by some Of the appointments.
Gen. Black, commissioner Of pensions
has declined to obey Secretary Lamars or
der to sell his horse and carriage. General
Black is reported as saying: The Repuo'
licans have been riding for twenty-four long
years. Now am going to ride"
The expense 70 the people Of the United
States since the year 1919 Of keeping the
mouths of the Mississippi River open has
been S49, 500, 600, Of which S4,5oO,00O was
expended before Capt. Eads took charge Of
the work. and 81. 900. 900 since.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-04-23
Baltimore and ONO Immigration Co.

Board of Directors.-Mr. John w. Gar
rett, President; Mr. Robert Garrett, Vice
President: Mr.. Samuel Spencer, I'd Vice.
President. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co.
Hon. Henry g. Davis, President W. Va.
Central and Pittsburg Railroad Co.; Mr.
VIM. f. Burns, President Eutaw Savings
Bank. Baltimore; Mr.. T. Harrison Garrett,
of Robert Garrett & Sons, Baltimore; Hon.
Ferdinand c. Latrobe, Mayor of Baltimore.
Representing large ocean and land trans
portation interests, this Company, with its
extensive European and home agencies, Of
iers foreign and American settlers special
inducements for locating upon its large
and holding adjacent to the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, its branches and connections.
It acts as agent for, and gives special at
tention TO- selling and settling lands in
Maryland Virginia aud West Virginia,
Ohio, Indiana aud Illinois; provides ten
ants for desirable properties supplies la
borers, skilled workmen, &c.
II makes advances for plant, erects build
ings, acts as agent for immigrants and 9th
ers settled under its auspices, in marketing
their products, etc.
1t encourages the establishment of man
uiacturing industries and gives substantial
aid to the development ofdormant resources.
It. primary objects being to stimulate To-
cal settlements, foster local industries and
to develop the resources of the country
tributary to the Baltimore and Ohio Rail.
road, this Company enjoys liberal couces-
sions from the b. & O.. and other companies
in whose territory it operates. Its thorough
organization, commanding influence and su-
perior opportunities for selecting lands ad-
mirably adapted by physical characteristics
and situation for agricultural, manufactur-
ing and other industries, will strongly COM
mend its agency and liberal policy to those
desiring to purchase lands for estates and
hOmesteads possessing the advantages Of an
old civilization, for vineyards, for sheep
and cattle grazing, for numbering, manufac-
turing and mining purposes.
Correspondence from land and emigrant
agents especially invited.
For prospectus describing advantages Of
climate, soils aud their products aud mar
kets, etc, and full information, address DR..
w. T. BARNARD, Secretary aud General
Manager, B. & o. immigration Co., Balti-
more Md
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-04-23
Mount Paryo Institute,

CHARLEsTowN, JEFF. COUNTY, W. VA,
A BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR
n YOUNG LADIES, will be eopened Septem-
Der 10Th, 1884. under the management of
MRS. BELLE w. GALLAHER
MISS AUGUSTA V. WILSON.
Athorough course of instruction in the usual
branches of an English education will be given (;
and competent teachers will prepare students
in Ancient and Modern Languages for admis-
sion into any Collegiate Institution.
No requisite of tirst-class school will be
omitted
TERMS BOARD per Scholastic year. Sl6O /;
Tuition S25 to $40; Board from Monday morn
ing to Friday evening. Sl20 per year; Music,
$50; Use of Piano, 50.
Faculty:
Mrs. BELLE w. GALLAHER,
Miss \. V. WILSON.
English Branches and Mathematics.
Miss EMMA j. SHIPLEY,
Languages.
Miss Shipley is a native of Virginia. lady
who has had the advantages Of European edu-
cation and travel and extensive experience as
teacher in prominent institutions in the North,
including the Free Academy of Norwich, Con-
necticut, one of the most celebrated schools in
New England.
Music-lnStrumental and Vocal:
Miss L. l.. WILLIAMS,
a lady of unquestionable ability and large
experience as a teacher.
REFERENCES:
Bishop \. W. Wilson, D. D., Ii D., Balti-
more, Md.
Rev. Samuel Rodgers, D. D., Leesburg, Va.
Rev. .. p. Fitzgerald, d. d., Editor of the
Christian AdrOoate Nashville, Tennessee.
Rev w z. Harrison, ID. D., Nashville, Ten.
Hon. Eugene NJ. Wilson, Minneapolis, MINI.
Rev T. III. Whisner, d. D., Winchester, Va.
Rev j. L. Shipley Charlest0wn, West Va.
Rev J. Watts Shoaff Baltimore, Md.
Rev j. T.. Armstrong Shepherdstown, W V.
Hon. w. l.. Wilson, late President West Viz
ginia University, Charlestown West Virginia.
Rev a c. Hopkins d. D., Charlestown.
Hon Wm. Ii. Trayers. Charlestown.
Rev A. J. Huntington, d. D., Prof Colum-
ban University, Washington City, ID. C..
Rev r. \. Baer, D. d., Washington City
Rev w S Edwards, D. d., Washington City.
Rev $ q. Ferguson, Mooreheld, W. Va
Hon Jno. Blair Hoge Washington City.
Rev Dallas Tucker, Charlestown w. Va.
John Hess, Esq, County Superintendent OF
Public Schools, Kearneysville, Jetl. Co., w. Va.
Rev. r. r. 5. Hough, NJ. d., Baltimore.
Rev VIM. Ii. Meade ID. d. Philadelphia.
Hon. G. J. Faulkner, Martinsburg, w. Va.
Rev J. a. McCauley. d. D., IL D., Presi-
dent of Dickinson College Carlisle, Pa.
George w Corner, Esq Baltimore.
Robert Cathcart, Esq. Baltimore.
Rev. T. b. Shepherd Bayard Warren Co. Va.
Mrs. $ c. Truehcart, President of Stanford
Female College, Stanford, Kentucky.
Rev. A. II. Ames, NJ. D.. Baltimore.
For Circulars apply to the
PRINCIPALS.
CHARLEsrowN, JEFF. Co., Wv