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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20

A. u. Wasen's grocery store, Fourth
and franklin streets, was considerably
damaged b. lire Thursday morning. The
fire was discovered between . and 8
O'Clock and tho tiremen battled with the
flames for about half an hour. The lire is
supposed to have been of incendiary
origin, During the night somebody sat
urated the floor with OIL. MIR Walsen IS
nf the opinion That he has an enemy who
Is ep1c'ivoring to drive him from the
neighbnrhood. The loss amounts to $500
or S 900 and is covered by insurance. The
store WAS burned under similar circum-
Ntanoea last Spring.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20

IKLps.

Two trips daily between Philadelphia
and Wilmington.
Three trips daily, passengers and freight.
In river and harbor work.
Wilmington n Northern railroad.
Numerous schponers and sloops are
engaged in trade coastwisc, carrying
general merchandise, Of which no
record is kept.
The following statistics Of vessels
built and repaired NJ Wilmington, Del,
were furnished by the Harlan IL Hol-
lingsworth Company, jackson d sharp
Company, Pusey & Jones Company and
Enoch Moore, Wilmington, Del:
Vessels built. Number TONNAGE Draft,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20

Aspelling beeand debate took place We'd
nesday in Walnut Green school, near Mt.
Cuba: II. G. Conrad delivered an address
and Ellwood Layfield, George S. Allmon,
g. Il. lszard, a. J. Taylor. Horace G. East
man. Baldwin Springer, S. D. Townsend
and Franklin Brockson participated in the
dcbAte. --- -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20
i WILMINGTON MECHANIC.


Position Mt the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
The Master Shipbuilder Todd spoken
of in the following article from the
New York Tribune, relative to the work
at the Brooklyn navy yard, is William
Todd OF this city, who left here about
three years ago. Mr.. Todd was ap.
pointed to his present position after a
competitive examination. At the time
of his appointment he was employed
by the Pussy & Jones Co. His career
is another of the many instances of Will
hingtnn mechanics forging to the front.
The Tribune article is as follows:
Speaking about Il rush of work, there
is a great deal of credit due to the WORK.
men Of the Bureau Of Construction and
Repair, of which Commander Frank l..
Fernald is chief. and Master Shipbuildcr
Todd, the foreman in charge of the work
on the Cincinnati. This vessel was put
in dock on Monday, November 18th, at
1880 p. M, and vas tloQtcd at 2.4O y. m.
on Wednesday, the 2Sth. This time H.
cluded eight and a half working days,
giving total OF 92t hours. In that time
400 square feet Of her hull plating, II
frames and 4s feet of longitudnals had
been taken out amt renlaccd by new
material, and the seams ccmcntcd. This
was the quickest Job Of its size which
has ever been done in tho Brooklyn
navy yard, and it is doubtful ii any pri.
waite yard in the country could have
surpassed il in speed. 1t is to be hoped
that naval arrangements will provide
sufficient work for the yard to keep so
excellent force Of men employed, as it
would be serious datriment to the
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20

Tuesday night week Mrs. Mary I. HYATT
celebrated her S5th birthday at the home
Of her daughter, Mrs ", d. White, No.
9l7 West sixth street. She was born in
Brandywine hundred and is sister of
Albert Thatcher. Mrs. Hyatt remembers
Lafayette visit to this city, and ON that
occasion shook hands with the great hero
and patriot. She is the oldest member of
Asbury NJ. 4. congregation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20
gen. W. I. SMITHS REPORT
The Condition of the Harbor
of Wilmington.
OUR COMMERCIAL STATISTICS
improvements of the Chris
tiana River.

Value of wilmington's Annual Products
is Estimated at Over $i5,oOo,OO Upon
Capital Investment OF Over SaS,OO0,-
OO0--There Are 20,230 Employes--Col-
lector George L. Townsend's Port
Figures--The Tonnage of Wilmington
Vessels
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20

Mayor Shortlidge has appealed to the
public building committee OF City Council
TO have the wheels Of the cnnnons in the
city hall park repaired and the Street and
Sewer Department has heen asked to put q
piece of gutter plato under each wheel. 10
anxious to preserve the cannons as war
relies
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20

WuMlNGToN, Dec. Is. lssi- WoDias
Johnson, ESY.--MY pEAEsIR; Having mailed
to you my formal regrets at not being able
to he present AZ the supper this evening,
now desire to express in a more personal
way, by the Kindness of Mr.. Benson, who
has offered u deliver this note, my con-
CALCULATIONS upon the happy thought on
your part which has suggested the gather
ing together OF your business associates in
the "Old Concern
The kind motive which undcrlics your
act possesses more than passing srniii-
canoe OF friendly esteem ana the sympathy
that arises from Il community of interests
among your guests, IL strikes Il chord of
feeling whose importance to any concern
cannot he 0verestimatcd.
1t has bceu cur. consistent policy for
many years 10 foster what the French cal.
an esprit de corps" among all persons
connected with the business, and it is our
hope that this goud-icllOwship, this sense
Ut cooperation will not only continue, but
strengthen aS the years roll by. IL snail
be our aim to Further any effort by which
the ties Of mutual service between the
heads and the employees of the company
may be strengthened in our combined
endeavor 70 maintain the old reputation of
the H. 4 II. Co.
With cordial good wishes for most en-
ioyable evening and with kind regards for
yourself, am sincerely yours,
Ii. i. CAUSE, Vice-President.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20

st. Paul's NJ. i. Sunday. school Associa-
ton held its annual election Wednesday
and chose the following officers: Presi-
GENT John \. Cannon; Vice president,
Morrow; Treasurer Miss Clara Murga-
troyd; Periodical Agent. Lewis II. Foulk.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20

Tho work which is now being done Mt
the r., w. Il Il. railroad Cur shops con
sists Of the oycrhauling of cars which
are to be used on thatroad nextsummer,
The present number of employees is 800,
A full force will be employed all winter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20

At n meeting ot The Knights of 81. John
and Malta, Tuesday tYcu.ug, a new de,ree,
the Grand Chapter Of the order Of WORK
crs, was lnnugurated. The attendance was
large aud included . large delegation from
Philadelphia he session was followed by
4 banquet.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20

The Street and Sewer Department is
about to nuke move for better sidewalks.
Ii sidewalk Is not repaired the directors
will order the work done and charge 10 up
against the owner should Tie latter re.
fuse to pay it, a lien viii be entered up
against lis property.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20
TALK ABOUT CITY FINANCES
Public Buildings Committee
Gets More Money.
DISGOURTESY TO THE MINORITY
Proposed Amendment to the
Dog Ordinance.

Other Arrangements Suggested for Inn
pounding Unregistered Dogs and Pay
ing the Dog-cntcher--A Rather Interest
ing sesAion of City Council Thursday
Night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20
The tonnage of the leading articles re-
ceived is estimated as follows:

Iotal ,..--...'..'....,.s.. l,@Ii b9l
There is invested in freight and pas
scnger lines plying between this city
and PHILADELPHIA $1,000, 900, making 10
departures and 10 arrivals daily of
vessels Of about $50 tons capacity run.
ming between Philadelphia and Will
miugton.
The following statistics relating to
foreign imports and exports and ii yes
sells sailing and trading in Wilmington
harbor are furnished by the Hon. George
l.. Townsend, collector of customs,
Wilmington, Del;
Imports; Goat hides, nitrate of
soda, &c. .................... 22l, 30
Exports
Machinery 1855 tons). .......... III, 706
Crude aud refined oils (4793S,955
Sallons).. ................,..... 1.GS3,Oi3
lie. -. -, 80,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20
DINED BY CAPTAIN JOHNSON
His Leavetaking With His
Late Business Associates.
EXPRESSIONS OF HIGH REGARD
The Host Presented With An
Elegant Hall Clock.
His Generous Hospitality PartalSeh of by
Large ering--Compiimentary
Letters From the President and Wee
President of the Harlan a. Bolilngs-
worth CO.

Alta dinner party given in tho main
dining room of the Clayton House,
Thursday, Capt. Thomas johnson, who
will soon remove to his farm, at Reads
Wharf, Va, said farewell 10 his late
business associates Of the Harlan u
Holiugsworth Co. The gathering sur.
rounded long table, handsomely deco.
rated with palms and other plants and
extending from north to south. Capt.
johnson, the host, occupied the post of
honor. On his right was N. K. Benson
and on his left Thomas Jackson
The other guests we're Andrew G..
Wilson, ThumGs Is, Smith. Samuel X.
Smith, Joseph W. ColGy, L, jackson
Shaw, George H.. Carlisle, Lewis X.
Finley, George II. Carpenter, George
w. Roberts, Joseph z. Wilkins, William
i. Thompson, Z. 8. Satdler, Joseph d.
Patton, William II. Cornbroohs, George
II. Eue, George w. Vernon, Jerome b.
Bell. George W. May, Harry johnson,
Howard NJ. Johnson, I. J.. johnson, Q.
G. Lcdnum, Thomas Wood, William
Shaw, Charles Brickle, w. II. llaislott,
George Within, Thomas Benson, Francis
Trip, William Alsentzer, Frank
Maguigan, Thomas Holt, James Stirl-
ing, w. A. Mahoney, Charles Wood,
George +. Young and Charles SchOfeld.
After blessing had been asked by
Mr.. Rue the following menu was dis
cussed.
Oysters ON Half Shell.
Clear Soup.
Broiled Oysters on Toast.
Lamb Chops and Peas. Potato Croquettes.
Roman Punch.
1Al FfHll
Mixed Pickles. Queen Olives.
SLICED tomatoes Celery.
Coffee. Rolls.
Cakes.
The postprandial speech making was
begun by n. Il. Benson. After cOmpli-
mcnting the host and cOngratuating the
guests lie read the following letters,
which he presented to Captain Johnson:
OFFICE OF the HARLAN 4 H0LrdNGs-
WORTH Co., WILMGNGToN, December T.
Thomas johnson, EsY.-MY DEAR Mn.
JOHNSON: Having previous engage
lrent for Thursday evening prevents my
accepting your kind invitation, ncycrthe-
less wish you and your friends a delight
ttll time and in every respect what you
would wish il to he.
do not understand that You mean this
gathering of your friends to be farewell
OCCASION. sincerely hope not,
In seyering vuur connection with Us for
the present we do not wish ii to be con.
sidered as final; You have been too many
years with us to wish yen to 60 from us
permanently, in fact as long rs you live
we wish Won to consider that You have u
home with MS.
With high consideration Of your valu-
able services, which we appreciate most
fully, and wishing you all the good things
that life can give you and which you are
justly entitled to, l have the pleasure to
remain very truly your friend
j. TAYLOR CAUSE, President.
The sun., 1894-03-15
Gnstronomic Geometrx.

In the Massachusetts Institute Of
Technology the students of architecture
have to solve some very abstruse prob
lens in descriptive and analytical gecm-
etFy In connection with architectural
forms; and the shades and shadows cast
by certain ring at the bottom of q
column called the torus, and the angles
and intersections made by suppositi.
tious sections of this ring are exceeding.
ly perplexing to new students.
One day a student came to another
student, young lady, who had a
reputation for knowing about these
things, and confessed his inability to
understand the first principles Of q cer-
tain problem.
"Oh, it IS easy enough" said the
young lady. "All you have to do is
! to consider the torus a doughnut, which
you bite SO and so, and you will see
what the sections are"
The young man went away refec-
lively, and next day came back, look
ing very pale and miserable.
why, what's the matterW exclaimed
the young lady student.
"Oh, Miss H." the young man gasped,
"I'ye eaten a whole dozen of doughnuts,
and i've bitten them in oblique and
transverse sections, and up and down
and crossways and every way, and I've
made myself sick at the stomach, and
/ can't understand that problem any
better than I did before"
The sun., 1894-03-15
Mild Rebuke.

In small New England village there
lives 4 man named Jenkins Sanderson
whose enormous, ungainly figure and
fQrbidding expression of countenance
seem to belle his real gentleness and
good nature, and make him an object
of distrust and sometimes even of hor-
rar to strangers. His wife is q thin,
prim old lady, the embodiment of neat
ness, and exceedingly quiet in her man,
ners. She has a serene, placid face,
which is not often agitated by smiles,
and still more rare ruff1ed by frowns.
She was taking tea one summer aft
ernoon with neighbor who had a
new summer boarder," lady of hys-
terical tendencies, who boasted of the
extreme sensitiyeness of her nervous
organization. Several other danes,
resident Of the village, were partici-
pants in this mild festivity.
AS the guests were seated around the
table, the summer boarder CHANGED to
look out of the window and saw Jen-
kins Sanderson approaching the house
with message for his wife. 1t was
the summer bQarder's first sight of
him.
"Oh, mercy on us!' she exclaimed
in shrill dismay, dropping her tea cup
with a clatter; lust see! Who's that
awful-looking man coming up the path
He has frightened me almost out of my
witsv'
The embarrassment Of the other
guests was painful for moment, but
no longer. Mrs. Sanderson gQzed calm
ly out of the window and then turned
her mild glance upon the hysterical
boarder.
why, ma'am," she said, TRANQUILITY,
:that is my good husband. He is an
awful-looking man, but God made him.
The sun., 1894-03-15
Two conscientious Monks.

Here Is a story Of conscientious
friar which is certainly very amusing
1t appears that two monks, the one a
Dominican and the other Franciscan,
were travelling together when they
came to river. The Dominican said
to his companion that as he walked
barefoOted, he was bound by the rules
of his order to carry him, and If he
refused he would commit a great sin.
The Franciscan yielded to this repre-
sentatiOn, and took the other friar on
his back. When they had got to the
middle of the ford the Franciscan
asked the other if he had any money
about him.
"Yes," replied the latter, Il have two
rails
Il beg a thousand pardons, my faith
err replied the disciple Of st. Francis,
but my order forbids me to carry
money"
And with these words he Topped his
rider into the water.
The sun., 1894-03-15

lover; there was only all Icy coldness
on her part, and demonstrated aver
sion to receive his wonted caresses.
Wen, at the hour appointed on
Wednesday, Roger Baldrlck presented
himself at Ravensmarsh, to dine with
Its master, Sir Basil Dovetree.
What alone, Mr.. Baldrick?" eX-
claimed the young baronet, receiving
his guest. Where Is our old friend,
Parson Gilruth?"
He has just been seized with a ter
rible fit of the gout, / am sorry to say,
Sir BASIL" replied the lieutenant. II
bring his excuses to you. He regrets
much that he cannot have the pleasure
of being here to-day, assure you, and
bade me say as much to you"
"Oh, I'm quite grleved to hear all
thiSr' said Sir Basil, with we'll simu-
lated concern. Poor old gentleman!
l shad counted so much upon the en-
joyment of his society for few hours.
All, well! 1t is a disappointment which
cannot be remedied, and therefore
must be borne with patience" the bar
onet added, in his secret soul rejoicing
at the parsons absence on this particu-
lar occasion.
At dinner the baronet piled his guest
with drugged wine; and the young
sailor unconsciously drunk more than
his brain could bear, while the willy
creole looked on approvingly.
By-and-by, Roger Baldrlck, losing all
command of his wits. began to babble
about his private affairs.
I'm not happy man, Sir BASIL" he
said, in a would-be confidential tone.
mo. in fact, l am very miserable
one"
"Oh, Mr.. Baldrickr' exclaimed the
master of the house. "A man beloved
as you are by beautiful girl, not
happy! Oh, fer
Nevertheless. I say again, I'm a
wretched man. Roger returned, with
strong emphasis.
The creole and the baronet here eX-
changed surprised looks.
Gertrude Gilruth has ceased to care
for me-" the sailor continued, in the
same tones as before
The sun., 1894-03-15
Go be Continued }
THE PROFESSOR swooNED.
Because the Young Ladies Laughed
mt His Attempts to Speak English.

Because the Young Ladies Laughed
mt His Attempts to Speak English.
A rather severe lesson in manners
and hospitality was given by Sig.
Macchi, commissioner general of the
mid-winter fair for Italy, to the twenty
or thirty stenographers who assembled
in an office Of the Mills building last
evening to listen to the views of Prof
Buzzoni, teacher. of shorthand in one
Of the leading institutions of Italy, says
the San Francisco Examiner.
The object of the meeting was to take
steps toward an exhibit of the different
systems of Stenography in this country
at the coming fair, the ultimate aim be-
ing the perfection of the system en-
bodying the best elements of the lead
ing systems now In vogue.
Prof. BuZZOni, who speaks very little
English, began reading an address, but
was from time to time interrupted by
the younger female portion of his au-
dience, who were unable to suppress a
desire to laugh outright.
Sig Macchi at last asked the speaker
to desist, and, calling attention to the
professors lack of proficiency in the
English language, spoke of America s
boasted hospitality and generosity to
strangers, and so shamed his listeners
that quiet was restored
But his treatment had been too much
for the teacher of stenography, who
had been growing paler with anger as
he proceeded, and who, at the conclu-
sion of his compatriot's words swooned
outright
A doctor was hastily summoned and
restoratives were administered, but it
was over an hour before the patient re-
covered sufficiently to be conveyed to
his hotel.
Much to the regret and modification
Of the few who listened attentively to
the professors address. the meeting
was adjourned indefinitely.
''The outrage that has been commit
ted tonight" said Sig. Macchi, "and the
lack of manner and breeding shown
would be hard to find in all of Italy,
and I ana afraid that this proposed
movement inaugurated by one Of my
country's most prominent teachers has
received a death blow, as Prof. Buz-
zOni is of high-strung. nervous dspo-
sition, and must feel deeply the laugh
ter and disorder that greeted his
efforts"
The sun., 1894-03-15
LIGHT WITHOUT HEAT.
This Is Found I'm Nature, but the s
PrCt IL Undiscovered.

This Is Found I'm Nature, but the Se-
PrCt Is Undiscovered.
10 the speculative mind none OF the
possible future applications OF eIectri-
lily is more attractive and none so
full Of immediate interest, as the posi-.
bility that seems almost within our
srasp of obtaining light without heat,
If making the light waves without the
heat waves that have thus far always
been at the same time the companion
rud the burden Of all artificial light.
The time is ripe, and the exact science
Of the day seems I'LL but ready and
willing to give the analysis of two great
Problems the answer to either Of which
would stand the croWning achievement
Of a century Of progress in the applica-
ton of natures secrets to the 'eQuire-
snentS Of daily life. One of theSe-the
navigation of the air-SeemS t0 be a me-
chanicaI problem only, while the other
the production of light without heat
may as confidently say is only ques-
zion Of properly handling the electric
current. Nature presents us with beau
tiful examples of both solutions, but
guards jealousy the key to her method
of operation. by which well known
forces are made to do the apparently
impossible thing, and it is equally be-
yond our science to-day to explain how
| the bird scars aloft on mOtionleSs wings
and how the glow worm emits a CLEAN
of light without ray or heat. But
they do it, and the many imitators Of
the bird will soon be equaled in num-
| Der by those who are chasing the fire
| fiy's secret.
What nature does with natures
forces man should and doubtless will
be able to do with 1. full knowledge of
| those forces and a better comprehension
Of the methods by which nature ap-
| plies them. Who shall say which is the
| more difficult accomplishment. the pro-
duction of an artificial ruby or the pro-
| duction of an artificial light without
| heat? There Is no certainty, indeed. that
the latter will not come from the hand
| of the chemist first. We are only too
| prone to hastily write that down as the
impossible achievement as the most diff
ficult OF all accomplishments Let us
not, however, forget that the chemist
has striven for more than century to
make the artificial stone with commen-
dable success, and the mechanic has
striven q century to navigate the air,
| while the electrical engineer has wrest-
| led but a comparatively short time
with the problem of light without heat,
| and has already shown that the solution
| far from being impossible on the lines
Of his attack, Is, indeed, a reasonable
| expectation or another decade OF cleo
1 trical advance.-ElectricaI World,
The sun., 1894-03-15
MEMS SOCIETY CLOTHES.
What They Should Wear When The,
Go Out ON Pleasure Bent.


What They Should Wear When They
Go Ont ON Pleasure Bent.
Women generally know how to dress
themselves and their children for most
Of the functions" of society. But they
are often sadly perplexed as to how
their husbands should be attired. Be
yond knowing that men should not
wear evening clothes before 9 o'clock,
their ideas on masculine garb are
vague. AS they frequently have to de-
eide the question of what their lords
and masters shall wear, 1t would be
wise for them to read, mark, learn and
inwardly digest the following facts:
At o'clock weddings, known as
morning weddings-which are about the
the only early festivities to which a
man can be dragged-the bridegroom
wears dark-striped trousers, double
breasted frock coat, undressed pearl
grey gloves, white four-in-hand, tall hat
and big boutonniere. The ushers are
similarly attired, and the masculine
wedding guests who aim to be correct,
wear clothes Of the same general fash
ion, though, Of course, the style of their
ties, gloves and boutonnieres is not pre-
scribed by law. At all fashionable
morning affairs this uniform, with
some individual variations, is correct
In the evening, of course, evening
clothes are necessary. This season pre-
scribes three-button plain shirt front,
straight stand-up collar, either a
black cloth waistcoat or a double
breasted, four-button white one No
jewelry is worn, and pearl-grey gloves,
stitched with black, are considered in
bad taste, as are patent leather shoes.
The sun., 1894-03-15
Vegetable Tests.

Among the newer kinds of bush
beans commended at the Michigan sta
ton are Butter Wax, Plymouth Rock,
Shipper Favorite and New Field Bean
No. 6. Pole beans recommended are
Golden Champion, Golden Cluster, Hor-
ticultural Lima. Old Homestead, White
Lulu and Giant Horticultural, and OF
lima beans HENDERSON Bush.
Other vegetables that have been
tested and found favor are: Cabbage,
Burpee World Beater; sweet corn, First
of All, Burlington, Hybrid and Country
Gentleman; cucumbers. Goliath; lettuce
Colossal, Self-Folding Cos and Stubborn
Head; peas, Budlong. Charmer, Stan
ley, Gladiator and Heroine; squashes,
Dunlap Marrow, Marblehead and Sweet
Nut.