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The People's friend., 1894-06-29

a glow of satisfaction from within, as
the old brass cannon belched forth its
unearthly roar at three o'clock on the
morning of the glorious Fourth OF
July. The air was full of patriotism,
SO full that it was as impossible for
the moderate patriots to sleep as it was
for the extreme patriots to keep still.
Cannons, horns, firecrackers. tOrpedOes
and hOOrays made the wellin ring.
All the boys of RivertOn were out in
force For the next twenty hours
there would be premium on noise.
Think of that, from boys standpoint.
Could there be much better substi-
tute for Paradise?
Archie and Dick Pond. Charlie Gra-
ham and Willie Hills were at the same
time the happiest and the nOisiest
boys in town; for they had thu forty
pound brass cannon which belonged
to Uncle William Ponds dismantled
yacht. This venerable piece of artil-
lery was not one Of the modern breech-
loading yacht cannons, but rather
clumsy, old-fashioned muzzle-loader.
which had seen actual service in the
great "Oyster war It was more than
fifty years old, and was one of the
first brass cannOns made for an
American yacht. But it was the
largest cannon in Riverton, and for
Fourth of July purposes was the envy
of every boy within five miles.
'Wasn't that a screamer!" exclaimed
Archie Pond, delightedly, as the last
vn1.J,n nf
as they called her, died away on the
startled air.
'Oh! wasn't it" cried the other boys.
And did You see how far she kicked
back--more than three feet
1T was the wadding that did it,"
said Willie Hills. Lets put in whole
Gazette next time, and ram IT down
for keeps"
Eyes, and we'll touch her off under
Principal Mason's window. He can't
say anything, seeing it's Fourth Of
July; and | should just like to make
him jump once"
So the boys went on their patriotic
and impartial rounds, never touching
off Brass Betty in the same spot
twice, but giving every person whom
they didn't particularly like free
thrill of enthusiasm at the return of
another anniversary of Independence
BY the time the sun came up the last
grain of their ten pounds of powder
was gone.
What let's do the rest of the dav?"
asked Charlie Graham, as the boys
were about to separate at Uncle VIII
liam Ponds barn and go home to
breakfast.
Lets do something real patriotic.''
exclaimed Willie Hills. That's the
way | feel to-day. l want to just
whoop it up for the old stars and
stripes, some way. Hooray for the
red, white and blue! Three cheers
one-twO-"
The boys pulled off their caps and
cheered with all their might. The
shrill ''tiger'' set off some other boys
down the street, and they still others.
until there was perfect contagion of
all through Riverton, like the
growing of cocks at dawn.
Lets do something that'n be patri-
otic," suggested Archie Pond. oh
I'll tell you.' His face frightened and
his eyes shone, as he put his arms over
the other boys shoulders, and drew
them all into listening circle. You |!
know the eagles nest on Bryant's |
Evening journal., 1894-01-15
Personal Events.

Mrs. c. E. Lancaster is very III at her
home on Delaware street. She was
taken sick with malady resembling La
Grippe
w. Z. Smith. formerly Of Kirkwood
and well known hotel proprietor, was
here yesterday visiting former asso-
ciates
Samuel A. Stewart Of Kirkwood, who
has been the guest OF his son, s. Atwood
Stewart, left TO visit relatives in Will
mington to day.
Mrs w Coifmau is stlll very sick
at her home on northeast Third street.
Franklin II. Gulick and bride, of Phil
adelphia, were here yesterday meeting
old friends and making new acquaint.
ances. They returned to the Quaker
City early this morning.
Thomas H. Lancaster and Edward p
Challenger, OF Philadelphia, returned
home last night after an enjoyable visit
TO friends here.
Miss Bertha Hamel returned on Sat-
urday from Wilmington where she has
been spending the week with relatives.
Frank Borie spent Sunday here with
his father, superintendent H. r. Bofie,
and old friends He is now employed as
a NlANN NulrNdN III OfhUl Inlltutlp pulh
shipyards, having the position lately
held by Athlete John Dawson, Of the
Columbia Athletic football team. Mr.
Dawson has gone to West Point where
be received an appointment January /.
Miss Jennie Saunders has returned
home after visit TO friends in Phila-
delphia
Miss Lucy Taliaferro has returned
from an extended visit to friends in
Camden, n J.
Mrs. Abram Guliok, Of Philadelphia,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. II.
Clewell
Mrs. Efie Cornell, of Wilmington, is
visiting in New Castle as tho gnest of
Mrs. Wright on Fourth street, ~ e.
Thomas j. Gravel. James +. Cannon,
Edmund y Rogers and Thomas r.
Stevenson have been visiting in vii.
mington.
John Point has gone TO Philadelphia
for a short stay among friends there
Miss Stella Simmons, daughter Of ex.
Sheriff William Simmons, has returned
home after delightful visit 10 Miss
Gertrude Kuntz, Of this city.
Evening journal., 1894-01-15
PENINSULA NEWS PARAGRAPHS.

Every house in Harrington is occupied.
Samuel Brown. Of Seaford, has in
vented a toy machine gun
The Georgetown Loyal Legion has
taken on new lease of life
Chickens are plentiful in the George
town market and are selling at seven and
eight cents a pound.
A free reading-room has been or.
ganized at Georgetown with w. Il.
Boyce as chairman Of the executive COM
mittee
Il is rumored that a new bridge is to be
built across the Susquehanna river be-
tween Havre de Grace aud Perryville, on
the site OF the present p, w. & B. r. r
structure.
Bishop Curtis has purchased ground at
Mafydsl and will build a Catholic
church there in a short time The con
gregation has been worshipping in I
rented hall
Friends Of Miss Ida Bacon, Of Laurel
who was In charge Of the Delawarl
Building, at the Worlds Fair, are tryinl
to secure for her position in one Of tn
government departments.
Evening journal., 1894-01-15
45IrTl

ASPlN.-Nery suddenly, In this city. on the
lOlh instant, Dorothy Aspin, sister OF the la e
John Aspin, aged 5d years.
BLACKlSTON In this city. on the 10th in
etaut. j. w. Bl0Ckistou, in his 43d year.
COONEY AT Hockessin. on the llth in
stant, Michael Cooney. aSed 30 years.
COOk.-ln this city, on the sth ins ant,
Cath arine, daughter of stephen =. and Han
nah Nj. Cook, aged ycacs and II month'.
CONWAY.--In this city, January 10, Thomas
NJ, infant son OF Michael T.. and Annie e..
Conway, aged months.
DOUGHERTN In this city on January l3.
1921 James Dougherty, aged so years.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 attend
the funeral from his late residence. No la5
Lincoln street, ON Tuesday morning, az 9
o'clock. High Mass at st. AIMS Church
lntetment at st. Joseph's Cemetery.
DUNLAP.-On Monday the sth instant, al
Delaware City benjamin Washington, son
Of Benjamin r. and Mary r. Dunlap, aged
l2 years.
ELY.-On the eth instant, George W. Ely
aged 90 yesrs.
HOGuE.-ln this city on the 10th instant.
Nellie F., aughter OF Thomas @. and Saliic
ID. Hu ue. agtd > months aud - days.
MANLON NE.-At New Castle Del. on Janu-
AIRY l3 1894. Mary ManlOvc. Ia her 18th year.
Relatives and friends of the family are in
vited to attend the funeral. Monday. January
18th az O'Clock. Services at the NJ h. Church.
Evening journal., 1894-01-15
A NARROW ESCAPE!
How It Happened.


The following remarkable event IN n ladv's
life viii Interest the reader: Fora long time
had terrible pain at my heart, which fut-
tered almost inccssantly. had no appetite
and could not sleep. 1 would be compelled
10 sit up in bed and bolch gas from my stom-
ach until thought every minute would be
my last. There was q feeling OF oppression
about my heart and was afraid 10 draw "a
fun breath 4 couldn't sweep a room with
out, sitting down and resting; but, thank
God, by the help OF New Heart Cure an that
is past ana feel like another woman. Be
fore using the New Heart Cure I had taken
different sO-cailod remedies and been treated
by doctors without any benefit until I was
both discouraged and disguised. My husband
bought me bottle Of DR.. Miles New Heart
Cure, and am happy TO say / never regretted
10, as / now have a splendid appetite and
sleep we'll. weighed l2j pounds when l he-
gan taking the remedy, and now weigh l20s.
Its effect in my case has been truly marvel
Gus. lt tar surpasses any other medicine
have ever taken or any benefit i ever re-
ceiNeu from physicians. Mrs. Harry starr.
Pottsvllle, Pa, October 12. 1sQ2.
Dr. Miles New Heart Cure Is sold on n POSI-
tive guarantee by all druggists or by the Dr.
Miles Medical Co, Elkhart, Ind, on recefpt of
price, 81 per bottle, six bottles S.. express pre-
paid This great discovery by an eminent
specialist In heart disease, contains neither
opiates nor dangerous drugs
Sold by Drugglsts.everywhere,
Evening journal., 1894-01-15
IncIdenls of lhe Dar.

While the tug Madeira was at work
yesterday on the Spanish bark La
Niguesa, at Marcus Hook, hawser be-
came entangled 10 ben propeller. and the
latest reports stated that she was in a
helpless condition.
Railroad men have just finished the
work Of refurnishing the waiting rooms
at the p, W. q B station here and the
place is greatly improved
DR.. Martindale began revival services
Evening journal., 1894-01-15
ooveR's PROPOSED ELEcTRlcLleHT
The Town Conncii aud Private Citizens
In Muddie Concerning It.

The Town Conncil and Private Citizens
IN Muddie Concerning It.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
DOVER, Jan 10. AT the last session Of
the Legislature an act was passed in
cooperating a Dover electric light, heat
aud power company. Littlo attention was
given TO the matter at the time, as no
one outside knew anything about the
company Citizens whose names were in
the act of incorporation said they did not
know anything concerning it, but some
months afterwards a Dover lawyer an
peared at meeting Of the
Town Council and made application for
liberty for tho Dover Electric Light,
Heat and Power Company, TO erect poles.
etc, on the streets of the town, and said
that before the end of the year, the town
would be adorned with elegant poles,
and that on the first day OF January, the
president Of Council would be asked to
touch the button, when instantly all
the dark places in the town would be
Illuminated with gorgeous light
The year 1898 expired, the frst day Of
January passed. but no electric poles have
been put up, aud that button upon which
the touch OF the.presidento of Council was TO
have such magic effect, eau nowhere be
found. IL is true that during the pastweek
a gentleman, whose name appears ia the
act Of incorporators Of the company, did
ask two members of Town Council TO 90
TO Smyrna and see the electric light
there. These two members sof Council,
on their fare being paid. visited Smyrna
but did not 60 as delegation from the
municipal board, nor With any official
authority. 1t is intimated, so far as the
citizens Of Dover are concerned, or TO the
Town Council as a body, that they have
not stated whether they we're pleased
with their visit to Smyrna or not
The town of Dover is apparently well
ligated all night at cost
OF some 81 S00-while an electric light
plant would cost twice that sum
The plant at Smyrna cost $40. 600 and
it takes some So, 100 to run il. It would
require plant that would cost $tS, 600
TO meet the wants Of Dover, and to run
such an one would cost at least $4,000
q year. 10 must be remembered, too,
that no plant will last longer than ten
years.
Evening journal., 1894-01-15
SUGAR AWFUL IN LUCK.
His Cellmate, Bradshaw, Dies,
Leaving Him His Wealth.
DIsOoURAeIEe TURN OF AFFAIRS

At the Triton Cotton Mills, Where
Everything was stopped To-day and
the Operatives Sent Home-DisabIed
I vessel at Deep Water Point nIinstreis
aud Their. Friends on an Excursion.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
NEW CASTLE, Jan. 10. William Brad
shaw, 30 years old, died in his cell in the
county Jail, ON Saturday evening, at 73O
o'clock after a long illness. Of consump-
tion. The unfortunate prisoner would
have been sent to the almshouse, but he
was able to move about until last week
and preferred to remain where he was.
Harrison Rothwell alias sugar Awful, -
waited on him constantly.
The last words he said We're; Give
everything have to Sugar Awful" His
estate amounted to 50, one dollar Of
which he gave to "Shug' before he died
and the other dollar passed through the
sheriffs hands TO the rightful heir, the
notorious Harrison Rothwell.
Sheriff Gould thought IL unnecessary
to take out letters Of administration on
the Bradshaw estate. as little manage
ment in the distribution of his personal
effects was rquired. Having no friends
to care for his body, Funeral Director
Clewell took charge of the remains and,
acting under directions from the authori-
ties, had them inferred Ia Potter Field.
Bradshaw was serving a sentence of
two years. the corporal punishment hav-
ing been inflicted last November, for
larceny.
Evening journal., 1894-01-15


Even IL swearing Ohn Is followed by Tee
lapse il Is better than cnail of habit with
unbroken links Milwaukee journal.
DO Not put of taking n medicine Numer-
Gus little ailments, II neglected, will soon
break up the system. Take Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla now, to expel disease, give strength and
appetite.
Hoods Pills cure constipation by restoring
the peristaltio action of the aliuientary canal.
"Yis SORT; but it's so afeared 10 thrust him I
was sorr, blowed 80 ont meself, sorr."-
Judgei
The usual treatment OF catarrh is very nm
satisfactory, as thousands can testify
Proper local treatment is positively necessary
20 success, but many. n not most, Of the reme-
dies In general use afford but temporary re-
lief A cure certainly cannot be expected
from snuffs, powders, douches and washes.
Ely's Cream Balm, which is so highly COM
mended, Is a remedy which combines the
important reQuisition OF quick action. specific
curative pOweri with perfect safety and pleas
antness To the patient. he druggists all
sell it.
He who runs in debt generally finds that the
only way o Is 20 ocrawi.-Milwaukee Journal
Evening journal., 1894-01-15
oIden Times

People overlooked the Importance Of
permanently beneficial effects and were
satisfied with transient action. but now
that it is generally known that Syrup Of
Figs will permanently cure habitual con.
stipatiou, well informed people will not
buy other laxatives, which act for time,
but finally iniure the system.
Evening journal., 1894-01-15
Il !. Now lIannger nnder.

George w Bader, recently of the firm
Of Bader Conway, of Orange street,
has become manager OF the Electric Car
pet Cleaning Company, at No. llS King
street. The company will repair and
reupholster furniture etc. in such a
manner as to give complete satisfaction.
Evening journal., 1894-01-15
ASSAULTED HIS WIFE.
Morgan r.. Morris Strikes His Better
Half While Intoxicated.

Half While Intoxicated.
Morgan r. Morris was charged with
committing an assault and battery on
his wife, in the Municipal Court, this
morning. Morris struck his wife on
Thursday night. while drunk. and drove
his son from his home He was recon
mitted.
Edward Bacchus, eolorad, was fined 50
aud costs for disorderly conduct on a
charge preferred by his father. David
Collins was ordered to pay the costs for
assaulting John REILLY William Johns,
colored, was held in $500 bail for hear.
ing on Wednesday morning for commit
ing an assault and battery on Adale
Rockin
Evening journal., 1894-01-15
PedestrIans Tramp Down Do state

The Trsmping Club, organized by G
A G pedestrians, started for trip down
the state, Delaware City being the 90
jective point, this morning. Among
those noticed in the party were: e W.
Eagle, G. Sidney King, Thomas d. Wise
Robert Newlove, Charles Countiss, VIII
Davis w. f. Hushebsck, e. j. Weggen.
man, William Beckett.
Evening journal., 1894-01-15
DEATH OF MIS-. Annio DulIInr.

Mrs. Annie Dulling, asister of Detee.
tive Jones. died Saturday In Elkton after
an illness OF a few weeks She was 33
years old. The funeral viii be held TO
morrow in Elkton.
Evening journal., 1894-01-15
small SAFE Tbis nIornIng.

Alexander H. Bibcoek, of No. 4O3
King street. was sold out by Sheriff
Gould this morning The stock of butter
aud provisions was bought by L r.
Cochran, Jr., attorney, for $780,
Evening journal., 1894-01-15
Delaware Hibernians Entertained.

The semi-annual meeting OF the
Ancient Order Hibernians was held in
the hall. Division No 3, yesterday after.
noon Delegates were present from each
Of the divisions in the county. Notwith-
standing the hard times, they reported
their respective divisions in good con
dition. The visitors came to this city in
hacks and were Loyalty entertained by
Division No. They left for home
early in the evening
Evening journal., 1894-01-15
MARRIED.

ANDERSON WRIGHT-.At the Asbury
NJ. E. arsonnge, 23s Walnut street, on
"Wednesday afternoon, January ~, ls9, by
Rev. John ID. q. Hanna. jesse NJ Anderson
and Miss Annie NJ Wright, both of Whining
ton, Del.
WELLER ER-UNDERWO0 ID On January
III. at Wayne, "a, by hev. samuel Gayiev.
ID. D.. Miss Lille r Underwood to w. H.
Weller
Evening journal., 1894-01-15

in the NJ +. Church last night with a
congregation that completely filed the
church.
On Friday. February 2, Professor John
R. Sweeney of Chester. will give a SER
vice Of song in the NJ. h. Church.
Evening journal., 1894-01-15
Disabled al deep water Point.

The British steamship Lucigen, from
Philadelphia for Hull, England, with a
cargo Of ] 1854 S25 gallons Of refined
petroleum in bulk, returned on Saturday
to Deep Water Point, where she anchored
for repairs to her machinery. While
proceeding to sea from the Delaware
Cspes the main feed pipe burst necessi.
tating returning for immediate repairs.
Machinists from Wilmington are at work
on the vessel, and the delay will be a
short one.
Evening journal., 1894-01-15
ITEMs Il lMrnRegr

Great bargains In Dress Goods at De-
Havens, No. BOG Market street
Evening journal., 1894-01-15
I Had coitre

Or swcIings in the neck
since Twas To years old;
ain now E2. ] used
Hoods Sarsapailla re-
Gently and ihe swelling
hes entirely disappeared
Itha3 been very trouble
some. when / began I
was feeling SO discour-
aged with the coiire aud
rheumatism I feit that
Evening journal., 1894-01-15

$40 for nearly new Wilcox & White
Organ. Robelen q Co, No 7l0 Market st.
Evening journal., 1894-01-15
STORM
COATS,
ULsTERS,
OVERGOATS

have any need at all for one
now is the time to buy, when
you will get all the rest of the
rough weather in which to
wear. 10 per cent. off all the
prices, and the very best way
to find out how low they are is
to come in and look through,
as we will gladly show you
whether you buy or not. Our
assortment of styles and quail
ties is still good and we can
suit you in almost any kind
and at any price. Full lines of
heavy Refers in both mems
and boys sizes.
Closed evenings at 6 except
Saturdays.
Evening journal., 1894-01-15
-.e.

mrs. sutherland would as soon be dead
Is alive. Whenever 7 caught cold could not
walk two blocks without iainiing Now ] am
Hoods aafsln1rIia. ] received q letter from
Airs. jennie Iigel0w. now u Fremont. Mich.
asking b. ny Testimonial IN behalf Of Hoods
SlrsapIr.ill was tue replied % was. and sent
particulars. ] have another letter from her
thanking ne very much for recommending
Evening journal., 1894-01-15
nood's SaYsapariIIa

and stating that she also lsas been cured"
hrs. ANNA SUTHERLAND, Kalamazoo, Mich.
Evening journal., 1894-01-15

Don't risk your
health in trying
to do without
for the balance
of the winter.
The worst in all
probability is to
come and if you
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-04
THE PHYSIOLOGY OF LOVE.

He who has loved and has been loved,
even for Il day, has no right to curse life.
Beyond the second edition marriages be-
long to the history of mummes and foS-
sils
Modern civilization is preparing for wo-
man the sweet possibility of living single
and happy
To preserve the love of a man or woman
it is necessary, after having won it, to win
it again every day.
To say that in life we can love but once is
to utter one of the greatest etfronterics of
which love is daily guilty.
The widower generally makes an excel
lent husband, and hence women easily par
don him dozen extra years.
Before marriage it is well to make long
medtations before the mirror, very long
ones before the money Golfers
Jealousy is the most bestial, the most
foolish, the most ridiculous the most cruel,
the most imbecile of human passions
The idea of being bought and sold should
be for woman a hundred times more humil-
iating than that of not finding IA husband.
The beautiful woman is usually jealous
of the witty woman, while illustriOus wom-
en- are often jealous of their cham bermaids
To say to him who loves BE just" is to
utter the most ridiculous and insensible
joke of the world, since one of the most es
sential characteristics of love is in justice.
To love for an hour is natural to every
animal; to love for day is natural to ev-
cry man; to love for lifetime belongs to
the angels; to love for lifetime and one
creature only is of the gOds.-Dr. PaOlo
MOntegOXXa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-04
APOLLO'S APOSTLES.

Jacob Tome, the Philadelphia millionaire,
began life as hostler.
Wherefore, the new canon of Westmin-
ster, is an inveterate cigarette smoker.
Justices Field and Brewer can both talk
modern Greek, which they learned in Smyr-
ma.
The report that William Waldorf Astor
has become naturalized British subject is
denied.
When more than 50 years old, Mr. Glad
atone renewed the study of the French Ian
Euage and when 50 made his first speech in
French.
En- Postmaster General John Wanamaker
is said to have purchased the handsomest
private house in Philadelphia and will oc-
cupy 1t as his residence.
Daniel of Virginia is perhaps the hand
soonest man in the United States senate, for
he has patrician face and clear cut fea-
lures that remind one of Booth.
1t is said that s. F B. Morse, the invent
or of the telegraph. had strikingly beauti-
full hands, and it was his hand that fur
nished Benjamin West with ii model for
the hand of Christ
Justice L. Q. c. Lamar left an enormous
quantity of CORES pondence. Every letter
those asking for autographs and garden
seed, was preserved by him.
Labouchere, or "Labby," as the brilliant
but cynical Radical who wants to abolish
the house of lords is Familiarity called, is
almost a lord himself and is the nephew of
one-the late Lord Taunton.
Hon. B. Sigrist, who was recently elected
mayor of Port Adelaide, Australia, was born
in ir,T 10 no. 4
was wrecked the Australian coast %
years ago He has never left Australia
since that time.
Charles Good, veteran of the Mexican
war. of Plattsville, Wis, recently celebrat-
ed his one hundredth Dirt hday anniversary
He is as clipper as schoolboy. One of his
guests was his younger brother" from Mis-
souri,, who is only sc.
Chanler, the African explorer, is by no
means strong man physically. He is rath~
er slender, although large boned, but is not
muscularly developed. His display of en-
durance in his African explorations is
somewhat remarkable.
Although Francesca Crispi, Italy's prime
minister. is never described as an old man.
lie is in his seventy -fifth year. He looks
hardly TO, for his hardships in the ranks Of
the revo!utionistS and in exile never caused
him a day of dangerous illness.
Chauncey Depew was offered the office of
secretary OF state by President Harrison in
June, 1892, Immediately after Mr.. Blaine's
retirement from the cabinet. The offer was
declined, Mr.. Depew fearing his railroad
connections would have a bad effect on the
succeeding election.
Cardinal Gibbons has received from Gen
eral Bradley I. johnson the jewel box made
for him from wood of the historical null
berry tree that formerly stood al St. Mary's.
Under the branches of this tree the first
mass in Maryland is said to have been cele-
brated March 25, 1854