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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-26

The following scores were made at
Head Moor range, Saturday afternoon
Pistol record match, so yards-E. j.
Darlington, %, 81, 90; u. Simpson, 50,
SO, So; A. Miracle, 50; II. Sanders, SO,
So; 4. M. jackson, 81. Diamond State
record match, 200 yards-J. G. McCaf-
ferty, So, so, N; S. ]. Newman, "a, III,
", rs; II. Simpson, mil, II, IS, GO; O.
Smith, 90, 90; W. Floyd, mil. "a, 81; i.
W. Seeds, mil, 81; b. Wilson, MIL, go.
Military match, 200 yards-W. Floyd,
A, Al; II. Simpson. 43, 43, AZ, Al; b.
Wilson, AZ, 40, 40; |. w. Seeds, AZ, 30;
S. L. Dougherty, So.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-26

A lad named Rupert Brinton Of
Brandywine hundred had three Of his
fingers blown off Sunday while play
ing with a dynamite cartridge, Tie
cartridge was the property of workmen
who were boring an artesian well on the
farm, Brinton's left hand was badly
lacerated. DIR. William G. Winner
amputated the thumb, index and middle
fingers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-26
A Hundred Pupils with.the Grip.

LONDON. Nov. 2l.-The physicians Of
hartford, IS miles south of London, have
dren in the Catholic industrial school at
that place. Influenza recently attacked
some ofthe children and the disease spread
with great rapidty. Some of the cases
were of particularly severe nature, and
despite the best attention and care several
Of the children have died. At the present
time there are no less than 100 patients at
the school with the disease.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-26
RoBBGD MS DEPosIToRs.
The Banker Was a Good, Honorable Man
Until lie Wanted Cash, Then lie Turned


ARLINGTON, MINI. Nov. Cot has lust
been learned that j. A. Oblinger, owner Of
the Bank of Arlington and postmaster OF
the village, is defalter iii Che sum of
Sl5,Uu to $4,000, The money which he
has misappropriated belonged to his deposit
tors, who will lose everything, as the bank
was private one. His stcalngs have
been going on for nearly two years, but
what he has done with the funds is a
mystery. lie has always been regarded as
u frugal, honorable citizen.
A late rumor that he is heavily short on
the bull side of the wheat market has
gained erodence. The post-oilice books
are all straight.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-26

What can be more unpleasant than to be
obliged TO converse in d muiiled tone, us if
talking through a worsted stocking? Such
Is the effect of hoarseness. an affection
that, in common with all ordinary all
ments of the trachia the bronchial and
the lungs. is usually cured by Hales
Honey of Horehound and Tar in from one
to three, days. 1t is obtainable at all the
city and country drug stores Mt rs and so
cents and Sl.oo Great saving by buying
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-26

During last week, 80 deaths, 10 births
and Il marriages were reported to Registrar
Colquohoun.
i. L. Wells Of Connecticut, who will
soon remove to Millsboro. Del, has been
recommended by the standing committee
of the diocese of Delaware as candidate
for holy orders.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-26

Matthew Slater, who lives at Fifth
and Washington streets, came down
from Philadelphia Sunday night on the
Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore
railroad. He became hewildered on
alighting from the train at the station
and walked down French street into
the Christiana river. He was rescued
and taken to his home in the patrol
wauou
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-26
u. A. G. in philadelphia.

Several members Of the Warren Ath-
letic Club distinguished themselves
Saturday last at the fall games of the
First Regiment Athletic Association.
Samuel I. Jones won the first heat Of
the 2,20 yards dash. He injured his foot
and was unable to compete in the finals.
Lewis Mccall was third in the high
jump and John T. Hudson was fourth
in the 2.20 yards hurdle race.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-26

James 3. Green, owner Of the pacing
stallion Saladin, on Friday last refused
an offer of $4,000 for the valuable
horse. Saladin has record of 2201,
which this owner expects him to reduce
to 2.f5 next season. Mr.. Green says
that he values Saladin almost as highly
as Saladin's sister, which was sold few
days ago for $4,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-26

SYRACUSE, N. ", Nov. 2l.-Fire broke
out in dime museum in the Bastile block
on East Gensee street at 1.30 o'clock last
night. The fire gained great Roadway
almost Immediately, and it was with greet
difficulty that the fire department finally
controlled the flames. The Standard
Theatre and several stores are in the
block. The loss on the block is estimated
at $4,000 and on goods about a like
amount.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-26

The best salye in the world for cuts.
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rhcum, fever
sores, letter. .chapped hands, chilblains
corns and all skin cruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or nor pay required 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. For sale by Beaton
Smith, corner Seventh and Pine streets
Goods delivered free.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-26
Coughing Leads 10 Consumption.
Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at
once


Nominations for officers of the Young
the election, on the first Friday night in
December, were made last night, us fol
lows: President, Samuel NJ. Knox; Vice
president, Thomas Il. Lewis; Recording
Secretary, Townsend Miller; Financial
Secretary, Samuel q. Cleavcr; Treasurer,
William IL. Wickersham; Marshal, Harry
d, Holt,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-26

Eureka Conclave, Hcptasophs or S. w.
NJ, will celebrate its second anniversary
on December 10th.
i. J. Moore of Newark has in his garden
an apple tree branch of which has borne
the second crop of fruit and is 5lossoming
for the third time. The apples are of the
Baldwin variety.
W. ID. Venn was the winner in the 10.
mile ROAD race on the New Castle road
course on Saturday. Time, SO minutes,
81 seconds; Clifford Greenman, ~ minutes,
IS seconds.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-26

The high position attained and the un,-
vcrsal acceptance and approval of tie
pleasant liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs.
us the most excellent laxative known
illustrate the value of the qualities on,
which its success is based and arc abun.
dainty gratifying to the California Fig
Syrup Company. .
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-26

BuRLINGroN. Ia, Nov. 23.-Chicago.
Burlington 4 Quincy officials report a
severe snow storm raging ali along their
lines in central Iowa. Al erosion over six
inches of snow has fallen. The storm Is
moving rapidly eastward.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-26

The tugboat Henry G.. Ash OF the Della
were and Chesapeake canal was libeled by
United States Marshal Mahaffy on Satur-
day. The tug ran into the grain ware
house of the William Lea & Sons Com
pany at St. Georges and dumped 600
bushels of wheat into the canal. The writ
IS returnable on Tuesday, December lst.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-26

Commissioner for Refupding Direct
Taxes J. F.Wilds was at his office Saturday
morning. Up to date he has issued about
$500 checks, covering an amount equal to
$47,OO0 to $4,000. He will not sit again in
this city until next year, probably at the
February term of court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-26

ELKHARr, IND, Nov 23.-Saturday night
at II O'Clock Harry Eayes fatally shot i.
Cooper, the paramour of his wife, and
then blew out his own brains. Mrs. Eaves
was shot in the hand but not seriously in
iured,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-26

What is more fascinating than com
plexion tinted like the rarest seashell and
purified by the use of Glenn's Sulphur
Soap?
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-26
Horsford's Acid Phosphate
commended by physicians of all schools,
r the brain, nerves and stomach.


New York, Nov. 2l.-Leroy Turner, a
colored hall boy employed at the Hotel st.
Marie, was arrested to. day charged with
stealing .jewelry valued at 81, 900 from the
rooms of guests.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-26
CHELI COMES DOWN.
The Reported Movements or Our War
Ships Changes Her Attitude.

NALrARAIso, Cum, VIA GALVESTON
TEXAS, Nov. 19.-The CHILEAN government
has descended from the lofty pedestal it
has so long occupied in dealing with the
outrageous assault by Valparaiso mob
upon the sailors of the U. SIS. Baltimore.
Captain Schley to-day received a letter
from the intendcnte Of this city enclosing
another letter from Judge Of Crimes Foster.
In his communication Judge Foster
grants The request made some time ago by
Captain Schley, that our Representatives
here be furnished BY the court of inquiry
with copies Of all dispositions made before
it in the Baltimore Investigation.
1t will be remembered that this same re-
quest had been absolutely refused on all
previous occasions.
The reported departure of naval vessels
from the United states for this port has
had a sanitary effect in Chill.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-26

Popularity called the king OF medicines
Hoods sarsapariila- Il conquers scrofula, salt
rheum and oil other blood diseases,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-26

San Francisco, Nov. 2o.-An officer of
the cruiser San Francisco said that 50 far
MS he could learn the war in Chill WAS
instigated by and in measure maintained
by an English syndicate OF capitalists
who were engaged in nitrate and other
business in that country.
They sold their products to the outside
world for gold and paid their hell in paper
money which was badly deprecated even
before the war, but after the war began
the depreciation was 80 per cent greater.
One gold dollar of Gillian money would
buy three paper dollars, and you could
get $40 in paper Tor one silver American
dollar.
At Coquimbo the English capitalists own
immense smelling works where s250,O00
worth Of copper was smeted every week.
This valuable output was sold for gold and
the labor was all paid for in paper money.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-26

SAN Francisco, Nov. 2O.-There had
been much talk about Chili's ability to
strike heavy blows in case Of war with
the United States, an officer on the cruiser
San Francisco says in the capture of Val
pariaso the Congrcssionalist's squadron
played no part worthy OF mention. The
Esmeralda, Cochrane, Acoucaqua and
Chaggins were all armed with heavy Arm
strong rifles and did not attempt to engage
Forts Pratt and Callao at the entrance Of
the harbor, but kept well out Of range.
At lquique they kept five miles out to sea,
saw snch poor gunnery before, he said.
Why, at 1900 yards saw the Cochranc
keep up fire on the Villa del Mar and not
a shot struck the fort which by the way
is very extensive work and offers large
target. When the four Congressional YES
sells were firing at Fort Callao the fort was
struck half dozen times only out Of over
800 shots,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-26

AT leicester, Pa.-lIigh school, Chester,
6; Wilmington high school, 0.
At Cornwall, N. New York Mill
tary Academy, 40; Highland Falls Mill
tary Academy, 0.
The next game to take place in this
city will be on the Riverview grounds
Tomorrow between the Warren and
Delaware Field Club elevens.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-09
a Mysterious DeIicacy.

It is getting to be a serious thing now
adays to know ones ice cream by sight.
Taste. of course, viii reveal the frozen
dainty, but it takes on, under the hands
of Notwithstanding chefs, 30 many diff
fereHt disguises that IT is frequently
very misleading. If, for instance, a
dish OF piump-looking mushrooms ia
placed before you, don't be sure that
you are going to eat that succulent veg
sble until you have tried one Of the
light brown buttons. They are prob
ably ice-cream frozen in these little
molds. The English brown-head ice
cream is common enough here now. but
it is q novelty to have it served with
French peas. A chef who was more
am bilious than artistic recently almost
startled the company by sending 10 the
table what were apparently raw lamb
chops The illusion was SO perfect that
several hesitated to attempt TO eat them
until the hostess fezk showed their Ice
cream nature.-N. 7. TimeR
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-09
What is "StYle?n

The difference in appearance between
one woman and another, said DR.. Louise
Fiske Bryson recently, is more than
anysning else an affair Of style: that
beauty of beauties so hard to define and
easy TO recognize, which makes the girl
OF no-colored hair, features OF indiffer-
ent turn, and lines none too perfect. in
fnitely more attractive than other maids
of faultless curves and iunumerab BILE
strong points not cemented By this
magic quality. Style may be defined.
for want of something better TO express
it, as an attractive manner OF holding
the body, firm, graceful way OF doing
thing. and Of moving about II IS the
visible sign of inherent power and Of re
serve force, It is the outcome OF long.
deep breaths and the use OF many mus
cles, The prayer of the New York
child, Lord, make Us very stylish"
when viewed Alright, is recognized a. an
aspiration based on sound scientific
principles and worthy OF universal com.
Observation-Disclosures Press
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-09
He HAD TIE REST OFIT

noId on minute, young manI'
The tone was imperative, and the
young man turned quickly, and looked
into the business end of a 44-cahber re-
volver.
shell out and make no brash playsr'
But, my dear sir"
shell outlrn
Certainly, sir. What'u you have-a
pocket bank, a plugged nickel, or
brass match safe?"
Everything you've got. Turn your
pockets out and quit talking"
With pleasure. VIII you"
Quit! Just keep your eve on the
banker and drop everything into nv
side pocket"
The orders were obeved in silence and
then came the admonition
Get move on you"
Excuse me Mr.. - Mr.. -. we'll.
never mind the name: you're probably
modest. But will you favor me with
penci?'
The man with the SLOUGH hat pulled
down over his eyes kept the young man
covered with the revolver in his right
mana whlle he reached into one Of his
capacious pockets with his left and
pulled out short pencil.
Course, don't want to be mean" he
said.
Thank you Thank youl And a
piece Of paper. No Well. never mind;
III use my cuff. Have to make notes
or forget everything, and this is a rat.
ting good story Wouldn't miss II for
any thing. You get a poczetbook worth
ten cents, with three dimes in it.
plugged nickel. q match safe worth
ntteen cents, and sea bean worth
nothing write UP the story and get
two dollars and forty cents for il easy.
Maybe You got the best of It, but I'm
satisfied Nuch obliged. old man; here's
your pencil Good night"
And the newspaper man walked on
whistiing while the highwaymau leaned
up against fence and mutiered. We'll.
I'll be hanged" - Chicago Tribune.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-09
APPEARANCES AGAINST HIM.
Dilemma of a Prohibitionist who Was
Escnrfing Two InebriateS.

Dilemma of a Prohibitionst Who Was
Escorting Two Inebriates.
One of the ablest of the tutors in a
leading New England college was at
the same time an uncompromising foe
TO every thing of the character of strong
drink.
lie not only practiced all the teach
Ings of the prohibition science in his
own person, but never allowed an OPP
portunity to pass unused of publicly de-
claring against Intoxicating beverages
and general dissipation. Hence his
standing in the matter was particular.
~ well known.
His rigidity of views on this subject,
however, did not prevent his owning to
several little hobbies and goodness Of
heart that sometimes had the effect of
taking the moral partly out of his pre-
cepts.
One of these hobbies was his ardent
love of botany, and his gentleness of
nature came out in his overlooking and
hiding many of the collegians' little
faults
One morning early he was returning
1IOLh d btldhlLAliS CASuISAOn, WHICH bN
the roadside he saw a freshman who
was plainly the worse from being out
all night. He had evidently tried to
make bis way TO his lodgings, but the
effort was too much.
Stipulus, the tutor, reused him and
linking his arm to his own, continued
on his way. But what was his surprise,
another student in quite the same con-
dition as the first.
For moment the inconsistency Of
hin-a stanch eetotaler-playing a
part of a rescuing ship to these wrecks
of dissipation made him pause, but his
heart got the better Of it.
Lifting the second fallen one he
steadTed the pair as well as he could
and kept on his way.
This double burden was not easy to
navigate, and as he was by no means
powerful man their webbing gradu-
ally impaired like motion to his own
steps. And at the very moment when
this wave-lilSe movement had. SO 10
speak, reached its climax. on turning
erallmembers Of the senior class.
The surprise was so great that, not
knowing whether they had given him
the slightest sign of recognition. he
failed to recover himself. or even think
of asking assistance until they had dis
appeared.
Conscious Of the purity of his heart
and motives, however, he saw his cargo
home and then went about his duties at
the college. only to find the report meet.
ing him on every hand that that morn.
ing he had been seen in such a condi-
ton on the public street that it was
necessary for two good-natured stu
dents to almost break their backs try.
Ing 10 carry him home.
Of course the matter was made plain
70 the faculty, but while Stpulus is no
less a teetotaler than ever. he wouldn't
now stoop to pick up maa if he saw
him fall ont of balloon.-Philadelph
Times
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-09
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SHAKING HANDS.
{ Very Curious Developments of an An
oient Practice.

{ Very Curious Developments Of en- An
oient Practice.
If there is custom which is supposed
by our neigh bors on the Continent to
be essentially British, it is that OF shak-
Ing hands. They speak of the English
"'shake-hand" as if IL were a practice
only INDUCED in by that eccentric Isl
ander whose manners and customs
they affect to despise, and yet not I'M
frequently initiate. It is certainly the
case that we are more given to shaking
hands than other nations are. Where
the Frenchman or German would con-
tent himself with a comprehensive bow
that includes whole company of peo-
pie in one courteous sweep, the English
man, especially if he is country-bred,
will patiently and perseveringly shake
hands with every one who is present.
Perhaps it is owing to feeling that an
unnecessary use of the practice is pro-
vincial, that we may trace a visible de-
cline in it to the present day. But it is
difficult to say TO what cause is attrib-
utable the present extraordinary form
which it takes among certain people
when they do practice it-a form which
is essentially prevalent among those peo-
pie whose ambition it is to be known as
smart" term. by the way, which
is at once curiously inclusive and
exclusive, and which can only
be earned by rigid perform
ance of certain social lites and
strict obedience to mysterious and IN
written rules, rules that are unknown
even to the rest of the world. When
two mem bers of this class or Of the
far more numerous class that initiates
them, meet each other they go through
9 ceremony which certainly bears
faint resem blance to that Of shaking
hands, but is in all real essentials abso-
lutcly different. The lady lifts her
elbow as high as tight sleeve will per-
nit her, and bangles a little hand be-
fore her face, carefully keeping the
wrist as stiff and as high as possible,
while she allows the fingers to droop
down. The man contrives to lift his
elbow little higher, and, by dexter
Gus turn of the wrist, touches her fin
gers-that is all. That is the whole
ceremony; it sounds little awkward,
It looks very awkward. and it is diff
cult enough to require good deal Of
practice before it can be performed at
all 1t Is very curious development
of an ancient practice: but the reason
that is assigned for this, its last devel-
opment, is more curious still 1t is said
that ladies who are hidden to court,
and whose privilege it is to exchange
greetings with royal personages, find
it difficult to combine a courtesy with
shake of gracious hand without rails
ing their own hands to the level OF their
faces. Hence their too frequent COM
munications with illustrious people have
corrupted their good manners; they ac-
quire habit, and are SO forgetful as to
introduce it into their ordinary life and
their relations with more ordinary peo-
pile. 1t may be so; but it is strange, at
least, that they should remember to for
get the courtesy, while they forget to
remember to lower their hands.-Lon-
don Spectator.