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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26
CONFER ENCE AT CLAYTON.


The W. @. Il. U. Elects Officers and Dis
cusses Reforms.
neutrality-suspicious. OF Gazette and journal
SMYRNA, April 10.-The seventh annual
W. @. T. u. conference, held i'll the NJ. IL.
Church of Clayton, yesterday, was quite q
representative one, and was well attended
by the people of the town, and OF SMYRNA
also. Seven ministers among the number
Presiding Elder Adams of Dover district,
and the Rev. Alfred Smith of Easton dis
trict, were present. each being introduced
to the conference and the two named, with
Rev. Mr.. Smith OF the Methodist Protes-
tant, and Rev. Mr.. Turner pastor of the
church in which the conference was held,
made brief addresses.
Mrs. Martha G. Cranston, the State
president; Miss Margaret S. Hilles and the
Rev. Henrietta Moore, were made mem
bers of the conference. Juvenile work
was presented by Miss Ara Hynson, super
intendent of the Smyrna Loyal Legion, i'll
an excellent paper; Miss Susie Hudson of
the Band of Hope of the same town, giving
an interesting account of her manner of
conducting the band. Reports from other
loyal temperance legions were given by
members of the delegations.
Mrs. Hynson of Smyrna read a paper
on the Fractional License law, which led
to much discussion, in which Miss Hilles,
Mrs. Kate h. Smithers, Mrs. Mary j..
Wolcott and others took part. Fran
chise' was presented by Mrs. Martha s.
Cranston and THE Union Signal by Miss
Annie w. Sutton. A talk by Rev. Hen.
retta Moore upon improved methods OF
work, following reports from local unions
was an interesting feature of the pro
gramme. The following officers were re
elected: President, Mrs. Kate Il. Smithers
Secretary, Miss Mary w. Thompson
Treasurer, Mrs. Lena Haregrove. The Rev
Henrietta Moore was the speaker of tn,
evening, and received close attention from
large audience. Mrs. Mary l.. Wolcott
Rev. Alfred Smith, L. NJ. Price and thu
choir of the church rendered good music
A resolution of thanks to the pastor anC
trustees for the use of the church, to tn,
people of Clayton for their entertainment
and to Mrs. D. S. Leather for having
kindly opened her house for the serving
of luncheon and tea, was adopted by
rising vote,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26

of the Christian Endeavor movement
and the Christ movement, and how If
we were true and earnest, we would be
impressed with the Christ idea more
than the Christian Endeavor movement
itself; and as we came in touch with
the great army of Christian young peo-
pie, instead of ever feeling a sense OF
loneliness and being disheartened, we
would get some of the enthusiasm and
inspiration, and return with feeling of
encouragement, and soon others would
catch some of the spiritand break away
from old habits and thoughts, and be
ready for new work for our Christ.
The work of the Sunday Breakfast
Association was well presented in the
report of its president, j. II. King.
AS this work has already been given,
to the public from week to week, and
in the monthly reports, it is not neces-
sary to repeat it. But it would be well
to add that the president stated that
many of the men who visited their
rooms were not tramps, but men who
were hunting work, going from place 10
place. They had even had one man
who had been II professor in college;
another who could speak seven differ
ent languages, q man well verscd III the
scriptures, but didn't take any stock in
them; and yet by the grace of God these
men can be, and have been, reached and
their hearts touched. The president
asked that all would visit the associa-
ton rooms, see the men there, and the
influence of the gospel upon the hard
hearts of those men. He said the Off
GERS would be willing for all to go away
and say just what they pleased, feeling
sure they would only say good OF the
work.
And so, in looking over the past, our
Father has indeed set his zeal upon oul
work in giving us souls for our hire.
To Him be all the glory.
COMING CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR EVENTS
April 29th-Consecratio meeting Of
the Y. p. S. @. L. of Delaware Avenue
Baptist Church. All welcome.
May 1st-The Y. p. S. G. q. OF the
Church of the Covenant will give I
social to their friends and the Endeavo
Society of the Church of the Redeemer
from 3 to 10 o'clock, in the church.
BEE.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26
TzlGANES, OR GYPSIES.
A Curious Folk, Whose Origin is
Unknown.

Cunning, Thiovish, Lazy and Dirty Wan
dcrcrs On tho Face of the Earth Their
DrnlI IIumor and Repartee, and Some
of Their Trito Proverbs.
Where these strange people came
from, who they were or what their
origin, historians fail to give definite
word, but in its place much interesting
speculation.
We learn from Listz's work on gypsy
music, that between the twelfth and tif-
teenth centuries. these people suddenly
made their appearance among the Euro
pean nations and persistently though
quietly, spread themselves over the
entire continent They never spoke OF
their native land or in any way gave a
clue as to the troubles, prosecutions, or
reasons that deprived them of home and
country.
Strangers alike to memory as TO hope,
they also kept aloof from village lie or
fixed abodcs. The Tziganes are filed
with sublime contempt for all restric.
ton that binds or controls, and like the
wild beast of the forest they must
wander free or pine and die.
They ask from earth or governments
nothing but life, and during their wan
dering existence show an absolute indit-
ference to all humanity not belonging
to their own race. They believe in Il
| God, but fear Him, saying, HE cannot
| be good, or He would not make us die. !"
Lazy, dirty, improvident, untruthful,
cunning, thievish, but happy, these
Tziganes are held in good-natured con-
tempt by the peasants, who treat them
more like troublesome children that
must be scolded and thrashed OCCASION
ally, but whose vagaries are not to be
taken seriously.
They possess a kind of droll humor
and repartee that saves them many a
merited punishment and causes the
laughter to be turned upon their ac-
cusors.
AS an example Of their cuteness in
answering, the following may be ac-
cepted as an instance:
A cold and hungry gypsy, begging
aid, was told to choose between food
and warmth. Would he eat or warm
himself? "1f you please" he answered,
~ would like best to toast myself a
piece of bacon at the fire"
From among their proverbs we selects
"Better q donkey that lets you ride
than fine horse that throws you of"
"Thosc are the latest fishes which fall
back from the line into the water"
sit is not good to choose women OIL
cloth by candle light"
"What is the use of kiss unless
there be two to share It'll"
"Who would steal potatoes must moi
forget the sack"
"Who fiatters you has either cheated
you or hopes to do So"
"Let nothing on earth sadden you a!
long as you can still love-"
las long as there are poorer people
than yourself in the world, thank God
even if you go about with bare feet.
"Bacon makes bold"
ROBERT MITCHELL FLOYD.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26
GOOD OUTLOOK FOR CROPS
Reports for the Week From
All Parts of Illinois.
WHEAT PROSPECTS IMPROVING
Oats Progressing and Rye in
Good Condition.
A Large Acreage of Potatoes Replnnted--
Pushing Flowing Work--Good Weather
Will Cause Planting to Become General.

SPRINaFIELp, ILL, April 19.-The
United States Weather Bureau bulletin
for Illinois, for the week just ended,
says:
The temperature for the past seven
days has been below normal through
out the State. Frost occurred and in
some localities ice formed. Reports in
dictate that wheat, owing to recent rains,
is rapidly Receiving from the effects Of
the late freeze and now promises much
better than was anticipated. Warmer
weather would greatly benefit this crop.
The showing of oats is progressing.
Oats were not injured, making but little
growth, owing to continued cool weather.
Slight change is reported in the condi-
ton of fruit. Rye is generally reported
in good condition.
A large acreage of potatoes has been
replanted. The ground is generally re-
ported in good condition and blowing
for corn is now being pushed, some
planting already having been done in
the southern division.
Planting will become general in the
central and southern counties during the
coming week If the weather conditions
are favorable.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26

The electricians employed by the City
Railway Co. in laying the new track on
Market street are using new process
for bonding the track. A heavy copper
bar, nearly two inches in circumference,
binds the ends of the rails in order to
complete the circuit. The bar passes
across the fish-plates which holds the
rails end to end, and then bends at a
right angle and is fastened to the upper
face of the rail by neat and novel pro-
coss of rivetng. 1t is the first time
their new patent process Of bonding has
been used in any electric line. 1t has
the appearance Of being extremely sub
stantial and workmanlike compared to
the old wiring plan.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26
ENTIRELY FALSE.

Monsignor Satoiii Denies That He Will
Prefer Charges Against Archbishop
Corrigan.
WASHINGTON, April 19.-The publication
in New York paper to-day that Monsignor
Satolli would prefer charges against Arch
bishop Corrigan at Rome of conspiring
against him. was denied by the rapal
legate to-day.
When all Associated Press reporter called
at Monsignor Satulli's he was met by O
member Of the suite who said
"Monsignor Satolli has requested me to
say that the article is false, entirely and
utterly false, and without foundation. He
does not intend TO prefer charges against
Archbishop Corrigan, nor go to Rome"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26
"DOHT!"
Nixon waterman.

! might have just the mostest fun
If 'twasn't for word,
Think the very worstest one
AT ever LhaVe heard.
| wish at it ID go away,
But I'm afraid it won't;
l s'pose 'at it II always stay
That awful word of don't"
It's don't you make bit of noise"
And don't go out of door
And don't YOU spread your stock of toys
About the parlor ilOOr"
And don't You dare play in the dust"
And don't you tease the cat;
And don't You get your clothing mussedi''
And don't do this and that.
It seems to me I've never found
A thing I'd like to do
But what there's some one close around
Ats got don't or TWO.
And Sunday-'at's the day at "don't'
Is worst of all the seven.
Oh, goodness but hope there won't
BE any "dOn'ts" in Heaven
-IiaiPer's Young People.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26

"Heigho," the new song with waltz
refrain, words by G. Byrd and music by
viii M. S. Brown of this city, has been
published by the Quaker City Music
House, Philadelphia, and is now on
sale. 1t is the song that was rendered
with such pronounced effect at the re-
cent concert of the Columbian Glee
Club, at the Auditorium, and is one Of
the most pleasing aud sprightly pieces
of music ever written. 1t is dedicated
to IL. Howard Carver.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26
STANDARDIZATION Nuptials.

William B. Smith, Jr.. and Miss
Estelle Haddock, both of this city, were
married Wednesday evening at the resi-
dence of the BRIDES uncle, the Rev,
William Griffith, No. 5l2 North Gill
more street, Baltimore, Mr.. Griffith off,
ciating. Harry j. Guthrie of this city
was groomsman and Miss Matte j..
Pennington, also of this city, was
bridesmaid. The wedding was quiet
but pretty affair. Only the immediate
relatives were present. The bride was
cos,umed in ashes of rose novelty and
the bridesmaid In blue novelty and both
carried Bride roses. Mr.. and Mrs.
Smith are passing their honeymoon in
Washington. They will reside at No.
1919 West Thirteenth street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26
HypNor1zED BUFFALO BILL.


The Indian Scout Made the Laughing
Stock by Physician.
A good story at the expense of Buffalo
Bill is told in the Chicago Inter- Ocean
by Major Moses P. Handy. The major
obtained it from prominent physician,
and he has no doubt of its accuracy, re-
marks the Troy Times. "0nly few
weeks ago." said the doctor, 81 was
travelling from Washington to Chicago
on one of the limited trains. In the
smoking-car, or parlor smoker, as it is
called, where l sat, was a lively after
dinner party. and among them were two
very well known men, General Lew
Wallace, author of Ben Hur,' and
Colonel William f. Cody, who is every
body's acquaintance as Buffalo Bill.
The conversation was very animated
when one of the passengers was observed
to drop his head, evidently fast asleep.
Look at that fellow said Cody, going
to sleep like baby, with all this talk
going on All sorts of remarks aimed
at the sleeper failed to waken him, and
finally somebody suggested that he must
be hypnotized.
"'He is hypnotizcd,' said gentleman
who sat by him, and | did it,
Everybody was curious but sceptical
on this announcement, and Cody was
not only sceptical but contemptuous.
Like the commercial traveller of the
other story, he said that nobody but q
blamed fool or an idiot could be imposed
upon by such nonsense, mach less be
really hypnotized.
"'Well,' said the man who claimed
the hypnotic power, III bet you SGT
that i can hypnotic you.'
"'Done,' said Cody. 'pll go You fol
S25, and he pulled out great roll Of
bills and put up the money.
1.-THE operator went 10 work, and tc
the surprise of everybody who knew
the customer he had to deal with, hi
had the mighty hunter and Indian
tanner at his mercy in shorter TIM
than it takes to tell the story.
"rhen ensued," continued the doctor
"the most laughable scene l ever saw
That fellow made Cody do the mos
ridiculous things, and lie did them al
with gravity and earnestness that wert
az amusing az his actions. l will no
| tell them all. 1t is enough TO say tina
he, too was made TO take off one articl,
If clothing after another. The grant
climax was reached when, amid shout
Of laughter, in obedience to suggestion
from the operator, Bill opened ball
his partner being an arm chair, to which
he paid the most gallant and delicate at
tcntion.
"'Balance to your partnerr FORWARD
fourp Half promenadep Swim!
cornersp The familiar calls came il
swift succession, and Bill, with his arm
tightly clasping the chair and lavishinl
killing looks upon it, responded wit
the same zest and abandon which hav
made him So many fair admirers in tn
drawing-rooms of two hemispheres. H
was 10th to stop, but when the joke ha
gone quite far enough the master min
broke the spell with peremptory orde
and there was a scene of a ditferen
character. Bill is as amiable, however
as he is brave, and he acknowledged til
corn gracefully. Boys he said, as h
put on his coat and waistcoat, the jok
is on me. Just say nothing about thi:
and l will pay for all you can and wi
drink and smoke between here an
Chicago"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26
GOODMAN CHAPEL.
Its Cornerstone Laid with Impressive
Ceremonies Thursday.

The cornerstone of the new chapel Of
Goodman Church was laid with impress
sivc ceremonies Thursday afternoon,
About 200 people were in attendance.
The ministers present were Louis L.
Barrett, William L. White. T. Il. Terry,
Merritt Hulburd, John ID. G. Hanna, s.
NJ. Morgan, j. B. QuIgg, A. T. Scott and
John White. ..- .-=.
Presiding Elder Barrett presided and
led in the ceremonies of laying the
cornerstone, in which he was assisted by
the other ministers.
M. L. loft read an historical sketch oil
the church and addresses were delivered
by Mr.. Terry and DIR. Hulburd. Music
was furnished by Goodman choir. Mr.
Hanna had charge of the financial par
of the programme and $1,000 were re
ceived in cash and subscriptions.
Copies of Wilmington's newspapers
and other publications were put in tn'
cornerstone.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26
MoRocco FAcrORY BUsr.

The Firm of Charles Baird s. Co. Mako Isx-
tensive Improvements Mt Their Estab-
Iisliments.
During the past winter the firm of
Charles Baird 81 Co., took the orportu-
nifty to make extensive repairs about
their morocco factory, on West Third
street between Orange and Tatnall. The
improvements entailed an expenditure
of about $4,000 and recently the most
improved machinery has been added to
the works.
The factory is now running with a
full complement of hands and the out
look in the morocco trade is very bright.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26

Madeley Church elected the following
trustees last week: Lewis Suttou
William II. Peacock and John c. Kersey
for term of three years, Benjamin f.
Wainwright, Arthur Powell and Isaac
w. Short for term of two years and
Robert j. Hillos, William G. King and
John Slyhoif for term of one yenr
The church property will soon be trans
ferred from Grace Sunday school Union
to the trustees of Madeley Church.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26

The annual shad bake at Bombay
Hook will be had next Friday. The
invitations are as follows:
Say I'VE want you to come to Bombay
Hook OH Friday, April 9th, 1894, and for
expected to be formed that day.
Train leaves Broad street station at 7.2j
a. m. Shad and other liquids will be fur
nished, or you can bring them with you
Please let us know il you will trouble US
with your presence. s. S. ROBERTS,
Chief. Clayton, Del.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26

The following officers of Eden Lodge,
l. 0. o. F., were installed Thursday
night by District Deputy Grand Master
Robert Burns: N. g., w. Il. Kirby;
y: c., J. S. Grohe; r. s., w. L. Fulmer;
Warden, N. j. Connolly; Conductor,
CORTLAND Rice; II. S. N. c., Charles A.
Cook; l.. S. N. G., L. b. Henze; o. e.,
I. Holland; |. G., Andrew Morton; r..
5. s., u. L. Peacock; l.. S. S., William
Lucas; Chaplain, w. T. Mansey; r. S.
Y. G., d. K. Prigg; L. S. V. G., G. A.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26

Ex.Councllman William II. Quinn
was sitting on the pavement in front of
his tailor establishment, No. 122 Market
street, at 7.30 o'clock "Wednesday night
when his attention was attracted by a
bright flame in the front part of the
store. He arose, and on entering the
establishment discovered tine building
on fire. A still alarm was sent to the
Fame Hose engine house and before the
firemen arrived the flames had been OK
tinguished by bucket brigade. The
loss is 5000, covered by insurance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26

Peter L. Cooper, Jr., attorney for Con-
stantin j .Grandhomme, who was charged
in the municipal court some time ago
with violation of an ordinance by sell
ing unwholesome meat in the city mar
ket and acquitted, has determined to
bring suit against the city for the loss Of
the meat condemned by The meat inspec.
tor and has fixed the amount of damages
at $40.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26
precnutiOn Against Elsetrolysis.

The officials OF the Wilmington City
Railway Company have taken steps to
guard against the injury to the city
water pipes by their contact with the
current of the railway tracks. The
remedy lies in the connecting of the
iron rails with the water pipes, which
"short circuits" them and prevents in
jury to the pipes by .electrolysis. This
will be done wherever there is any
danger apparent from the above causes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26

Dover Methodists contemplate invit-
ing Wilmington Conference to meet in
that town in 1896. The clerical and lay
conferences will both convene that
wear. Heretofore when both bodies met
the session has been held in this city.
An invitation from Dover, it is pre-
dicted. would be accented.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26

Henry Slain, an Italian traekman,
was accidentally struck in the back with
n pick last Friday while at work on
the p, w. 81 b. railroad near Newark.
He was brought to the railroad hospital
in this city, where his injury was dressed
by Detective Jones. Lie refused to go
to one of the city hospitals. Samuel
PEG and another Italian led him home,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26

The annual meeting of tho National
Educational Association will be held at
Ashury, Park, N. j., July Glib. The
railroads will issue to members single
fares for the round trip. Half rates
Will also be given at the hotels on
presentation Of membership tickets.
City Superintendent of Schools d. w.
Harlan will give all necessary infor-
nation to those desiring to attend.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26
wALLINGFoRD's
GARGET CURE!

Cures Garget in Cattle In or Days.
Farmers and Hcrdsmen: Your attention is
called to thls valuable medicine, Warranted
TO cure the worst case Of Cnrgct, Kernels in
Teats or Uddcr, StrinEy Substances,
lunches in nag, Blood or sediment in
MILK and all other diseases of Cattle.
Price 50 cents and sLOl per bottle.
Beware OF couuterfcits. Be sure you get
WallinEfOrd's, which Is patented.
W. W. wHIPPLE & co., rropr'etors,
Portland, Ne.
Agents, j. j. Gallagher SSBro.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26

The directors of the Front and Union
Railway Co. met Friday and elected
the following officers: William w.
Pussy, President; DIR. Joseph p. Pyle,
Director, vice Franklin b. Cotton, de-
ceased.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26
Central Hotel Changes.

The pool room at Central Hotel has
been removed to the room adjoining the
bar room and the room formerly occu-
pied as a pool room has been converted
into a barber shop, which has been
leased to Frazer Robinson.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26
stolen Horse Recovered.

A horse belonging to Alonzo Fox of
Paschalville, Pa, which was stolen
from the stable in that place several
nights ago, was on Thursday recovered
by Sergeant Black and Officer Massey,
near State Road.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26
BOXING AND WREsTLING Event.
Local Sparrers and Wrestlers to Exhibit
at the Peoples Theatre.

LucAI 5pafFeFs anu WfesIIaFs 10 LAHIDIt
at the Peoples Theatre.
An event of importance in athletic
circles of this city is arranged for Satur-
day night, April 2Sth, at the Peoples
Theatre, when II number of local and
outside boxers and wrestlers will parti-
cipate.
The programme is as follows: Spec
ialties, Williams; comedy olio, Nc
Avarney; vocal renditions, McNulty,
Springer, Harrison and Butler Quartet;
wrestling, w, Spoerl VS.. Q. McKaig;
boxing, Ross VS.. Haughey; Woolery VS..
Elliott of Baltimore; Mack VS.. Maggie of
PHILADELPHIA; Hotfecker VS.. Spath.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26

Architect E. L. Rich, Jr., has been
authorized to prepare sketches for a
proposed new Presbyterian Church at
Milford. The structure will be of brick
and will entail an outlay of probably
$4,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26

A lady was seen last Friday in the
First Presbyterian Church graveyard
busily engaged in kodaking some Of the
historic monuments to the dead thata are
there. A number of interested specta-
tors watched the operation from outside
the rails on Market street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26

NEW BRUNSWICK, N, j., April 20,-A
farmer living near Georges road, this
city, reports having found a number of
17-year-old locusts in his apple orchard.