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1870
The death of Miller Willis. the Georgia
stories concerning his life and methods.
He was certainly the queerest character
that ever preached the Gospel at a camp
meeting, at which places he was gen.
orally found. His pure and holy life,
however, was a model for all. But about
his methods: He frequently stopped
strangers in the streets. and planting
himself in front of them would announce
some startling text and then disappear,
leaving the man or woman to preach the
sermon to his or her own liking.
For instance, he on one occasion
stopped a stranger and shouted in his
ears. This night thy soul shall be re,
quired of theel" Willis vanished. But
ayear afterward he met the man in an
other city. Willis had forgotten him,
but the stranger knew his man. Ap-
preaching him he extended his hand and
said: THAT text you shouted out so
strangely to me on the streets of Mil
ledgeville set me to thinking. 1t was
the means of my conversion"
On another occasion, a dark, rainy
night in winter, he passed a crowded
hObcl III bhc Slt1 VI SuailtstOh- "oH
were lounging and smoking in the lobby.
Willis opened the door, but the little
figure in dripping garments attracted no
attention. Suddenly, after rapping loud
on the floor with his heavy stick, every
eye was turned toward him, when Willis
said, There won't be a man in this
house alive in fifty years from tonightF'
And he slammed the door and went out
into the night.
Some time afterward he was APP
preached by a young man on a street
car, who introduced himself by saying:
81 have long desired to meet you and to
thank you for saying what you did in
the hotel lobby one winters night. Your
words have been ringing in my ears ever
since, and 1 am now a Christian man"
Atlanta Constitution,
, 1891-12-12
SPORTING NOTES.

W. C. johnson, champion 100 yards
swimmer of America, says that the second
rate swimmers of England can defeat the
best men in America. johnson vas recent
ly beaten while abroad.
Charles Mitchell, in a speech at his Lon-
don benefit, admitted that Slavin could
whip him, but said that both he and Slavin
could best John l.. Sullivan. Mitchell de
clared that Slavin was really worlds
champion.
The steam yacht Norwood now has a
record for a mile of Pm. 12IIs.
Louis Cyr, the strong man, has chal-
lenged any man in the world to meet him
in a contest for worlds honors and 81 900 a
side.
Serious dissensions have arisen in the
Pastime Athletic club, of st. Louis. The
presence of two factions in the club has
caused the trouble.
When Sullivan was in Australia he was
waited upon in a saloon by one of Frank
Slavin's sisters, who is a barmaid- Miss
Slavin remarked, you are a likely looking
fellow, Mr.. Sullivan, but my brother Paddy
can lick you; and for that matter
wouldn't mind betting a few thousand
quid that l could beat you myself" Sulli
van laughed and Miss Slavin fed,
, 1891-12-12

The following incident happened at
Oroville, Cal: 1t was a handsome soil
taire, and she evidently desired the jew
eler to know that it was her engagement
ring.
Il would like to have this ring cut
down to suit my finger" said the hand
some heart smasher. as she fourished
the brilliant ring before the eyes of the
jeweler.
The jeweler took the ring and smiled
he had seen it before.
81 can fix that in a minute" replied
he. Screwing a magnifying glass in his
eye, and taking n small sharp pointed
instrument in his hand, he touched a
minute button on the inside of the ring
and made it the exact size, saying, as he
placed it on her finger, "You see these
rings are made in this manner for the
reason that they are worn by so many
different people; it is a great conven-
fence"
The young lady sailed out of the store
burning with indignation, and the rea-
son she did not fly was because she didn't
have the wings. What did she think
You know, and 1t is only necessary to
state that she did not wear the ring.
Another girl has it now, but this time
the jeweler was not permitted to touch
the button-the young man did 1t him
self.-Jewelers' Circular.
, 1891-12-12
Y H |!

This is the last month in the year, and
we propose to make it A HUMMER if Low
Prices and First-class Goods will do it. We
are overloaded with Winter Goods, the, trade
this fall not being what we anticipated, and we
propose to make such a Reduction in Prices as
will surprise everyone who has ever bought
goods in Cheyenne. We do not propose, here
after, to have anyone say truthfully that we sell
goods here in Cheyenne higher than they do in
Omaha, Chicago or any other place in the East.
, 1891-12-12
whsrs "Ths Daily Lsader" May be Found.
SPEAKER CRISP

Washington correspondent Riyes the
following pen picture of Speaker Crisp:
Mr. Charles F. Crisp, the new speaker,
stands about five feet ten. with a ply
siuue tremendously trim, rotund but not
corpulent, with a placid, pale face, ex-
pressiye IN every outline of a strong char
actcr, every feature being distinct. with.
out a mark of ~coarseness, but re-
inement and gentilitY in his entire
contour will at once impress an observer
with the idea that he was born to control
the minds of men. He is not, nor never
was. a S~outherner of the ~sulldozlng class,
but has always contcnded hat reason.
good judgment and sound policy should
be the basis of all political success
Mr.. Crisp possesses largely by nature
what psychologists denominate animal
magnetism" By his words aud his
gifted suavity he attracts the atten-
ton of the bYstander, and by his
symmetrical figure, his graceful
movements. at sight one is always
inspired with the idea that he is in the
presence OF the typical American states
man. He would easily be taken for a
successful New York or Pennsylvania
politician. In the house he seldom takes
the floor. but when he arises and save,
Mr.. Speaker there is at once attention.
Tor it is well known that he has something
to say, snd he always saws it well. He
has the good sense to look on and listen,
and he possesses that keen discretion
which prompts him when to speak"
, 1891-12-12

IT was said of Napoleon, by Biographer
Heailey, that he was wrapped il the
solitude OF his own originality. - Dearer
Times
The esteemed Times will fnd on closer
reading hat the quoted sentence was
originally written by Charles Phillips.
Mr.. Phillips described Napoleon as sitting
like a sceptered hermit wrapped in the
solitude of his own originality"
, 1891-12-12

JUDGE ALBION w. ToURGEE. who
writes 6ristling Republican editorials Tor
the Chicago Inter Ocean ]prOnounces
David Bennett Hill the master politician
that this country has vet produced. Judge
Tourgee has certainly said many things in
the course of his brilliant but erratic
career which were less true than what he
saws about GOV. Hill.
, 1891-12-12

The Ogden Standard has appeared in
an eight page form, with a complete new
dress of type and showing every evidence
of prosperity. The Standard is a vigor-
GUS newspaper with a very competent
head to it in the person Of Frank j Can
non an able and energetic newspaper
man We wish the Standard great and
increasing p~rosperity.
, 1891-12-12

The St. Paul Pioneer Press experiences
10 trouble in figuring ut hat Gov. Hill
f.yors the coinage of silver on exactly the
samc basis as gold. For this feature OF
the discussion We commend the editorial
article in the issue of the St. Paul paper
of Dec. 9 to the editor of the Denver Re
, 1891-12-12

SINCE the matter o. the appointment
of a guardian of George NaGle's estate
has come up it has caused an agitation of
the question OF how many clients, repre-
%scnting opposing interests in the same
contest, one attorney may legitimately
rrprpSent-
, 1891-12-12

Dancing school every Wednesday and
Saturday night. Admission, gents SOC,
ladies free.
, 1891-12-12

Advertise in The Leader.
, 1891-12-12

Francis Wilson's new opera will be
named The Lion Tanner" Richard Stahl
composed the music and J. Cheever Good
win wrote the libretto.
, 1891-12-12

/ We call the
Ladies' Attention
to the
Reduction
Account
of the
Boys and Children.
, 1891-12-12
Idle A F.!

We buy goods as cheap as anyone living
either east or west, and are going to sell on a
closer margin than anyone has ever tried in the
west before. We bought our goods exception
ally low this fall, and are going to show you
who want anything in our line what Low
Prices are; we are going to do this whether
we make a decent profit or not. We have
taken the tickets off of everything in or win
dows and want you to ask the prices; we
mean what we say, and will prove it if you give
us a call at
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-05

After making the above allowances,
thescourt adjourned until 2 o'clock in the
afternoon, when some minor financial
matters will be considered
The general opinion of the members
regarding the Five Commissioners bill
is that il would be very satisfactory to
pass it before February 3D.. But as it
appears that this cannot be done, to
drop the matter, because to legislate
men out of office few days after they
have been sworn in, would doubtless
prove political boomerang.
AT Friday afternoons session of the
levy court, the following offered by Mr..
Wier, was adopted:
WHEREAS During the term as county
treasurer of the late Edmund Hannah
several oyerdrafts were made upon the
Farmers Bank of the city of Wilmington;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED That interest should be allowed
said bank by the county on the amounts
then paid out on account of the county in
excess of funds to the credit of the county
in said bank. the amount To be aseertained
by the county treasurer and the bank Off
cials.
Willard Salisbury, Jr., prepared
resolution which Mr.. Eliason offered,
dllCNllhS viz SOAtAt dbtpltltJ ~ GIlIGl
satisfaction upon the official bond of
Robert w. Gardner, who was collector
of Brandywine hundred in 1916. The
bond had been entered up but was never
satisfied. The resolution was adopted.
A vote of thanks was rendered Presi-
dent Grubb, who returned his thanks.
John H. Rodney, the courts attorney,
was rendered a similar courtesy, and re-
sponded briefly. He said he thought
the court had been unjustly criticised.
The court then adjourned sine die.
The members whose terms expired with
this meeting are Howard H. Jordan of
Mill Creek hundred, William L. Wier
of White Clay Creek, Serick F. Shall
cross of St. Georges, Samuel J. Mccall
of Red Lion, Joseph Roberts of Appo-
quinimink, and George @. Rothweil of
Blackbird
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-05
4 FARMERs, pLArEoRM.

Institute Will Ask For Legislation
Favored Machine yoting--Reform In
School Laws.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal
DOVER, Jan. 29.-The joint meeting
of the Farmers Institute convened at II
o'clock, and after some informed dis
cussion adjourned to meet at o'clock.
At the afternoon session Hon. L. b.
Coursey presided. Prof. G. Penny
chemist of Delaware Expiremental
Station save most interesting talk on
skimming and handling of milk and
illustrated with stereopticon views Of
dairy houses methods and appliances,
and the new butter extractor machine
for extracting the butter from fresh
milk. DIR. A. T. Neal the director of
the station read paper on the sorghum
sugar industry and showed by illustra-
tions how the juice is extracted from
the cane and evaporated into sugar
and discussed the probable profits
which could he made by Delaware
farmers through the cultivation of the
cane. He believes it will become large
industry in this country and thinks that
the conditions in Delaware are favorable
and that il would be much more profit
able than grain crops.
Prof. Frederic ID. Chester, also of the
station, spoke about spraying apparatus
for the destruction of insects and fungus
diseases of plants.
]. Alexander Fulton, Esq, made his
report, in which he spoke very favor
ably of the Myers voting machine and
stated that bills would be drawn and
presented to the Legislature in hopes of
securing reforms advocated by the in
stitute at its various meetings, which
had been formulated into what might
be called the farmers platform, of which
Mr. Fulton was made chairman. The
committee appointed yesterday to ex-
anime the Myers voting machine re-
ported very favorably of the system
and advocated its adoption.
John w. Taylor introduced resolu-
ton favoring a thorough revision of
school laws, free text books be fur
nished and efficient superintendent with
a responsible chief. For the want of
time to discuss the resolution it was re-
ferred to the Kent County Institute.
The session adjourned at 430 o'clock.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-05
LErY COURTS LAST DAY.
Good Round Salaries Voted to the Mem
bers--Extri Appropriations.

The present levy court held its last
meeting Thursday. All of the members
were present. President Grubb called
the members to order at 1870 o'clock.
State Treasurer Herbert came in after
roll-call and distributed copies of his
annual report.
Mr.. Wier presented the bill of John
II. Rodney, Esq, attorney of the court,
for $500, for professional services for
the year ending February, 1890, and on
his motion it was allowed.
The attorney of the court was directed
to enter satisfaction on the official bond
of Thomas Brattan, Collector of Black
bird hundred for 1876.
HICKMAN GETTING IN HIS WORK.
On motion of Mr.. Hickman an extra
appropriation of $4,000 was allowed
for the bridges and causeways of Will
mington hundred.
On motion of Mr. Jordan, an extra
appropriation 5000 was allowed for the
bridges and causeways of Mill Greek
hundred.
On motion of Mr.. Roberts, an extra
appropriation of 5000 was allowed for
the bridges and causeways of Appoquin-
mink hundred.
On motion of Mr.. Mccall an extra
appropriation of $100 was allowed for
the bridges and causeways of Red Lion
hundred.
MEMBERS ALLOWANCES.
The committee on members allow
ances, Messrs. Roberts, Eliason and
Wier, after having been out for over an
hour auditing the accounts, made the
report below, which was allowed. II is
from April 1st, 1890, to January 18th,
1891, excepting Mr.. Hickman's account,
which Is to date
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-05
w4sHINGroN IN MOURNING.

The President Deeply Shocked Over Sec
retary Windom's Death--Flags at Half
nast--Consress AJiouriis Out of Respect
TO the Dead Secretary's Memory.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.-The effect of
the death of Secretary Window was
clearly visible in all the departments of
the government this morning. While
the treasury department was. the only
building actually closed business was
practically supended in all the executive
departments. The President is yery
deeply grieved over the loss of his
friend, and this morning gave instruc-
tions to inform callers that he would see
no one on business to-day.
General Spaulding who is acting Sec
retary of the Treasury called on the
President this morning and immedi-
ately on his return to the Treasury De-
partment issued an order closing the
Department for the day. The President
said he would issue a general executive
order later in the day. By his direction
however the flags on all the executive
departments were placed at half-mast
and the Treasury Department was
heavilydraped in mourning.
Among the Presidents callers this
morning We're Secretary Blaine, Secre-
tary and Mrs. Ruslz, Postmaster general
and Miss Wanamaker, Solcitor-general
Taft, Senator Hawley and several repre-
sentatiyes in Congress who We're especial
friends Of Secretary Blaine.
The treasury department was opened
for business as usual at 8 o'clock but
was closed by order of the acting secre-
tary.
4 meeting of the bureau chiefs and
heads of divisions in the treasury de-
partment was held to make arrange
ments to meet the remains of Secretary
Window on their arrival here this after
noon.
Everywhere throughout the city, flags
are flying at half-mast and seemingly
the only topic of conversation is the
sudden and lamentable death of Secre-
tary Window. From an early hour this
morning there has been constant
stream of carriages arriving at the
family residence on Massachusetts ave-
nue. bearing friends who came to mani
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-05
TERPsIcHoRE AT MIDDLEToWx.

Third Dance of the Young Mems Social
Club--A Brilliant Affair--The Partici-
pants,
Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal
MIDDLETowN, Jan 30-The third dance
of the season, given by the Young Mems
Social Club in the Opera House last even
ing, was one of the most brilliant affairs
witnessed here for some time and eclipsed
completely the two former dances given
previously this year. About go couples
were present. Ogfesby's orchestra of Ches-
ter furnished the music, and it was all that
could be desired. The dancing commenced
at 8 o'clock, and after short intermission
for refreshments at H. was resumed until
the wee sma' hours. The gallery over
looking the ball room was crowded with
lockers on, and the scene below was Ger
tainly beautiful one.
Those who participated in the dances
were j. +. Cochran, Jr., and wife, w. B.
Biggs and wife, NJ. L. Hardcastle and wife
DIR. w. f. Kennedy and wife, II. j. PEN
ington and wife, T. Il. Lindley and wife
Miss Hester Jones, Miss Mabel Parvis, Miss
Jodie Biggs, Miss Allie Mckee and her
guest, Miss Dawl1ins Of Florida, Miss Mary
Brady, Miss Mary Cochran, Miss Helen NJ.
Naudain, Miss Estelle Cochran, the Misses
Clayton, Miss Blanche Cochran, Miss
Mollie Wilson, Miss Rachie Wilson, Miss
Agnes Lockwood, Miss Susie Williams,
Miss Matte Lockwood, Mrs. Jacob s.
Cochran, Miss Mary Pleasanton, Miss
Bessie Reynolds, E. r. Cochran, Jr, A. NJ
Chamberlaine G. j. Perkins, ID. NJ. Coch-
ran, w. r. Reynolds, Clarence Clayton,
Warren Cochran, Frank Reynolds, Will
Lockwood, DIR. HI. B. Mcdowell John G.
Kelly, Middletown; j. Parke Postles, Il.
Mortimer Bye, Howard Craig, Miss Rum
ford, Miss Baldwin, Wilmington; L. J.
CCourey, Miss Carrie Brady, Miss Ella
Lorraine, Bennett Steele, Henry Brady,
Frank Howard, Harry Howard, Frank
Vansantt, Chesapeake City; Mr.. EmhofF,
Philadelphia; Herman Ireland, Kennedy
vile, Md. Miss Beulah Clayton,
Mt. Pleasant; Miss Hardcastle MIR.
and Miss Pascault, Bert Davis, Cecil.
ton; w. II. Cacy and sister, Miss Flor&
Bean, Masseys, Md; Frank Poole, Howard
Poole, Clarance Poole and wife, Will jan
vier and Miss Emily Ianvier, McDonough;
Miss Mamie McWhorter, st. Georges;
Frank D. Strickland, Clayton; Miss Mamie
Culbreth, Miss Olive Hilyard, Miss Emma
Pennewill, Miss Cannon, Miss Bessie Colli-
son, Howard Culbreth VIII Pennewill,
William salisbury, o. 1, Cooper, Mr. and
Wilkins, John Watkins, Miss Ella Corbit,
Alex Corbit. Odessa Boyd Cleayer and
Miss Julia Cleaver; Port Penn; Miss Emma
Wilson, Alex Wilson, Georgetown, Md,
Miss Lizzie McNamee, Earlesville; Dr.
Charles Gilpin, Chestertown Miss BERTHE
Wilson, Miss Laura Wilson, Henry NJ.
Mccullough, A. H. Reynolds, Alex Evans,
r. G. Reese, j. E. Wilson, Harry Clemson,
Elkton; Harry Griffith, Sassafras; Miss |
Queenie and Miss Gertie Dushane, Cecil |
ton; Charles Hall, Frederick.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-05
fest their love and sympathy for the
sorely stricken family.

fest their love and sympathy for the
sorely stricken family.
Mrs. Window and the two daughters,
Florence and Nellie are bearing their
great grief with great fortitude. Miss
Hatch, one of Mrs. WINDOWS sisters, Il
member of the household, Mrs. j. Stan
ley Brown, the daughter of the late
President Garfield, and Miss Colgate Of
New York, a friend who has been visit
ing the family, remained with them
during greater part of last night and
are with them to-day. George A.
Bracket of Minneapolis, for many years
a close friend of the family who arrived
in the city yesterday, was at the house
early this morning and answered in
quiries in behalf of the family. The
only son, Mr.. William d. Window, is
now travelling inthe south.
Mrs. WINDOWS other sister, Mrs. John
Douglass, living in Minneapolis has
been heard from and will arrive here
with her husband, Sunday evening. Mr..
George Hatch of Boston, her only
brother, will probably arrive here to-
night or tomorrow. Mr.. Windom's
nearest relatives now living are the
widow and three sons of brother, who
lives at Sterling, Ill.
In the Senate to-day, in the opening
prayer, the sudden death of Secretary
Window was referred to by the chaplain.
The journal of yesterday was then
read and, as soon as the reading was
ended, Mr.. Morrill, rose and in voice
tremulous with motion said: In conse-
quence Of the recent calamity which has
visited us in the sudden decease of a
former eminent member of this body
and distinguished officer of the gov
ernment, the Secretary of the Treasury,
! move that the Senate do now adjourn.
The motion was agreed to and the Sen
ate adjourned until tomorrow at II
a. m.
After few affecting words of tribute
to the worth of the deceased Secretary
by Representative Dunnell, (Minn.) the
House, as mark of respect to his mem
ory, at 1910 adjourned. Resolutions
We're passed providing for committee
to attend the funeral.
THROUGH WILMINGTON.
The train bearing the remains of Sec
retary Window and committee of the
Board of Trade and Transportation of
New York, whose guest he was when
death came, left Jersey City shortly
after II o'clock and passed through Will
mington on the b. & o. railroad at 9. 10
p. m. Friday. The funeral party occu-
pied special car on the regular Wash
ington express.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-05
SERVICE AT TRINITY.
The Benediction Service in the Handsome
New EdiHce--Bishops and Rectors--
Large AssombIagc.


New EdiHce--Bishops and Rectors--
Large AssombIagc.
The benediction of the elegant new
building of Trinity Church, Adams
street and Delaware avenue, occurred
Thu SHAY. About 0hpeople attended the
service, which was II IL most impressive
nature. The service began few min
utes after II o'clock and continued for
two hours and half. Many ministers
of other denominations were in the
audience.
A procession composed Of bishops and
clergy, preceded by the choir, passed
from the chapel to the church, entering
the latter by the door at the southwest
corner of the building. At this door the
procession was met by the vestry. The
choir proceeded to the centre aisle and
opening order the bishops and clergy
passed to the chancel, repeating Psalm
CXXXII.
Entering the chancel the clergy knelt
for silent prayer. Next Bishop Cole
man ordered the reading of the request
for the service of benediction, which
was read by the senior warden, DR.. Hor-
ace Burr, after which the bishop affixed
his seal to the document. The rector,
the Rev. II. Ashton Henry, read the in
strument of benediction and Bishop
Coleman pronounced the benediction.
After te deum had been sung there
was celebration of the holy communion,
Bishop Coleman being the celebrant.
The music during this service was Tours
in O and was excellently rendered. At
otfertory Leonard E. Auty of Philadel-
phia sang "If With All Your Hearts. !"
The offertory was liberal and is for the
new church fund.
Bishop Potter of New York preached
the sermon, an interesting discourse
which had for its text Psalm XXVI, s
and o. The recessional hymn was
pleasant Are Thy Courts Above"
In addition to those mentioned the
following participated in the service:
Bishop Adams of Easton, the Rev. Dr.
Martin of Princess Anne, the Rev. E. K. .
Miller of North East, the Rev. DIR. Bat
terson, the Rev. Edward Roberts and
the Rev. DIR. Jefferis of Philadelphia,
the Rev. d. M. Bates of Clifton, Pa,
and clergy of the city and State. The
Rev. G. II. B. Turner served as chaplain
to Bishop Coleman.
The music was under the direction of
t. Leslie Carpenter, the choirmaster and
organist.
AT the conclusion of the exercises the
procession was reformed and returned
to the chapel, where Bishop Coleman
on behalf of the other bishops
and the clergy rendered to
the rector and congregation Of Trinity
Church hearty congratulations upon the
beautiful and impressive service, and
complimented the choir for the admirable
music which it had furnished. He also
spoke appreciatingly Of the spirit of the
pletion and of the hearty cooperation
of the congregation. The bishops and
clergy were entertained at luncheon at
the residence of, George Churchman.