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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-18
BIRDS Tone n ES.
The sticky Secretion at the End OF the
Woodpecker's Tongue.

The Sticky Secretion at the End OF the
Woodpecker's Tongue.
Youths Companion.
Some fresh information about the
tongues of birds has recently been gath
cred by German naturalist. Many
people suppose shat woodpeckers use
their sharp pointed tongues as darts with
which to transix their prey. II is true
that the woodpecker, like tho humming-
bird can dart out its tongue with aston
ishing rapidly, and that its mouth is
furnished with an elaborate mechanism
for this purpose; yet investigation shows
that the object of this swift motion lie
only to catch the prey, not to pierce it.
For the purpose of holding the captured
victim, the woodpecker's tongue is
furnished with sticky secretion.
Considering its powers of initiating
speech, it is not surprising to learn that
the parrots tongue resembles that of
man more closely than any other birds
tongue does.
1t is not because the parrot is more
Intelligent than many other birds, but
because its tongue is better suited for
articulation than theirs that it is able to
amuse us with its mimicry.
The humming.bird's tongue is, In
some respects, the most remarkable of
all. 1t is double nearly from end to end
SO that the little bird is able to grasp It's
insect prey with its tongue, very much
as if its mouth were furnished with a
pair OF fingers,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-18
rHE M4RE'ATH WnIrEWAsH.
She Was Quite Sick for Awhile, But
Heroic Treatment saved Her.

She Was Quite sick for Awhile, But
Heroic Treatment saved Her.
DANvILLE, N.Y., July i1.-Mollie, the
fancy buggy mare belonging to L. s.
Logan of this county, developed sing
ular appetite night before last, and her
recovery from the effects Of her strange
freak is puzzling the veterinarians. One
of the workmen on the farm had pre-
pared half.barrel us or 90 gallons) Of
white wash, and left 10 the lot where the
mare was, to remain overnight, so that
it would be ready for use early the next
morning.
During the night the mare ran across
the barrel containing the mixture of
lime and water, and not only drank all
of it, but scraped the bottom of the
barrel clean Of the surplus lime that had
settled there. She was found the next
morning PROSTATE and evidently suffer-
ing the most excruciating torture. Her
head was swollen to several times its
natural size.
Mr.. Logan sent to this city in great
haste for veterinarian, who poured
several gallons Of oil down the mares
throat, together with three dozen raw
eggs.
This soothing treatment seemed to
quell the fires raging in the mares
stomach, and she began to improve at
once. She is now able to eat blue grass,
and will soon be completely cured.
A feature of the case that makes it
more singular still is that mixed up with
the whitewash was considerable guam
tity of carbolic "sheep Dip deadly
drug used for killing an insect that in
tests sheen,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-18

nleulchl journal
The Board of Health of Seattle, Wash,
ordered the closing of two schools the
other day on account of the prevalence
of scarlet fever. The principal Of one
of the schools refused to obey the order
of the board, and told the pupils to enter,
despiteth the presence of the health officers,
A wild scene followed, the four hundred
or five hundred children entering at the
doors and windows, some of them throw.
ing stones at the officers and others get
ting out the hose and turning q stream
upon them. It was not until noon that
order was restored by the arrest Of the
principal, and the removal OF the child
rem from the building. A somewhat
less exciting time occurred at the other
school, the principal of which was also
arrested for resisting the order.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-18
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment wher
rightly used. The many, who live bet.
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value 10 health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
alive; efFectually cleansing the system
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation
It has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because il acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak;
sning them and it Is perfectly free from
every. Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs ia for sale by all drug,
gists in Soc and 81 bottles, but.it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will moi
accept any substitute if offered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-18

oRANe EN- ON PARAnE.

Policemen Guard the Line in ,Boston-rbs
Little Red school House" Cuts No
Figure.
BosToN, Mass, July 12.-Qver 1900
members of the various Orange lodges
in Massachusetts, participated in the
annual parade of the order in this city
to-day, in observance of the amir
versary of the battle of the Boyne.
At the head of the procession was a
detail of so policemen. while on each
side, separated by distance of 10 yards,
by another detail Of so men.
No hostile demonstration was made
by the spectators, and the Little Red
School" which was one of tho features
of the parade, received only slight
recognition. The lodges took trains for
Highland Lake Grove, where the annual
games and festivities were held.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-18

Sensational Incident Thursday Morning
In the United states COURT Room.


In the United states COURT Room.
A sensational incident occurred Thurs
day morning in the United States court
room.
Deputy United States Commissioner
Mahaify was taking testimony in the
case of the Charles Warner Co, vs.. the
United States Government. A witness,
while testifying, freqnently said, he
told me So" and each time Benjamin
Nields, counsel for the plaintiff, inter.
rupted by inquiring, "wh6 told you ?"
The witness replied that H, T. Brsnde-
bury, who is employed by the govern
ment as superintendent Of construction,
told him. Once the witness caught him.
self after he had uttered the werd "he. "
Instantly he clapped hand over his
mouth, which action caused several per-
sons, including Mr.. Brandebury, to
smile.
Col. Nields became angry and accused
Mr.. Brandebury of sneering. The latter
denied the accusation, whefeupon the
lawyer declared he snickered. Finally
Mr.. Brandebury called Col Nields a
liar. 81 will not allow any - = :
- 10 call me that" shouted the
lawyer. Both men. excitedly sprang to
their feet, but werS promptly quoted.
United States Marshal Lannan seized
Mr.. Brandebury and 4. 7. Warner
grabbed Col. Nields.
After making an explanation Mr..
Brandebury apologized but Col Nields
refused to go on with the case If Mr.
Brandebury was permitted to remain in
the room. Thereupon Mr.. Brandebury
went outside.
The case is a suit for 81 900 damages
resulting from injuries received by tbs
barge Saunterer from sinking on Duck
creek flats while carrying government
materials.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-18

Dismissal of Annie ana Joseph Smith,
Who Were Charged With yagrancy.

who Were Charged With vagrancy.
Annie and Joseph Smith, who were
charged Thursday with vagrancy and
who were recommitted so that their
mental condition could be examined
were rearraigned Chief of Police Dolan
stated that DR.. Pyle had assured him
that they are sane. Both were accord
ingly dismissed, Judge Ball advising
them to go back to their farm and 60 to
work.
Jonn Farrell, who came from West
Chester to Wilmington TO see the sights,
fell by the wayside and was scooped in
by the police. A fine of 81 and costs
was imposed for drunkenness.
George Christmas, colored, of No.
3l9 cottonwood street, accused Henry
Lewis, also colored, with acting dis
orderly at his house Thursday. Christ
mas testified that he was at supper,
when Henry became angry because
somebody said sweet" Trouble fol.
lowed, during which bootjack and a
knife played an active part. 1t was
alleged that Mrs. Christmas was cut on
the wrist, but it was not shown that
Lewis did the cutting and he was dis.
missed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-18

An exchange tells story which may
be taken as fresh manifestation of a
certain well-known Scotch character
istic: Upon his accession to the throne.
the Emperor of Russia was appointed
colonel-in-chief of the Royal Scots Greys.
Whilst dressing for dinner an enthusi-
astic subaltern communicated the infor-
nation to his soldier-servant. "Donald,"
he said shave you heard that the new
Emperor of Russia has been appointed
colonel of the regiment ?" Indeed sir p
replied Donald. at is vera prood
thing" Then after pause, he inquired:
"Beg pardon sir, but will he be able to
keep both places ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-18
LOST ms nome.
Sad Tale Connected With the Fire at Louis
Gnann's Hut.

Sad Tale Connected With the Fire at Louis
Gnann's Hut.
Wednesday morning an old hut on the
marshes in South Wilmington, the resi-
dence of Louis Gnann, was burned to
the ground, and the old man lost nearly
all his possessions, which, however, were
not numerous. Gnann made desperate
effort to save the house and the Liberty
engine went to the rescue, but every
thing went IL nearly broke the old
mans heart to lose his hut, and all day
long he sat nearby looking at it, The
patrol wagon was sent over Wednesday
night and brought Gnann 10 the police
station, where he was confined as a
patient
He is about so years of age, and it
was the intention of the officers to send
him to the almshouse, as he is destitute.
But he refuses to go to the almshouse.
and says he can make his living and
wants to be allowed to do so. Acesrd.
ingly he was dismissed from custody
Thursday.
For the past five or six years Guam
has been hermit and has lived mainly
on charity, He has been attending mass
at Sacred Heart Church regularly on
Sundays, and when he goes to church
he takes his basket with him and after
the services begs food from the people
he knows. He is the man who was sup
posed to have been killed in the Schuet,
zen Park cut about year ago, but the
body was afterward identified as that Of
another man.
For number Of years he worked for
the Lobdell Car Wheel CO., and at one
time was well off. But reverses came,
his wife died in the ahmshouse and he
lost nearly all he had. The Teverses
disheartened the old man and for several
years he has lived secluded.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-18
installation Of omcsrs.sleet.

The following officers.elect of Will
mington Lodge, A. 0. U. W., were in
stalled Thursday ]. I. V. Blocksom,
Past Master Workman; N. L. Hender-
son, Master Workman; Robert Irwin,
Foreman; ]. H. Speakman, oyerseer;
James Cowgirl, Guide; the Rev. G. F,
Hendricks, Inside Watchman; Charles
Whann, Outside Waterman. In addition
to the installation ceremonies there were
exercises including music by the St.
Clair Male Quartet and addresses by
Q. B. Prettyman, William H, Foulk,
Lewis Sasse, A. B. Jones, ]. E. Carroll,
w. A. Reynolds, w. N. Mccormick and
7. J. Truxton. Refreshments were
served. About 200 members of the
order were present.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-18

Two young children who were in a
carriage belonging to James Clayton of
Twenty-third and Tatnall streets, had
narrow escape Thursday afternoon.
The carriage was standing at Sixteenth
and Market streets and the horse became
frightened and ran away. Ii dashed up
Market street and was not caught until
It reached Twenty third. The children
remained in the vehicle and were moi
hurt. The only damage sustained was
the breaking of spoke.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-18
EUsrIs' EXPLANATION.
He Reiterates That He Never Used tn,
Language Quoted by The Figaro In.

He Reiterates That He Never Used the
Language Quoted by The Figaro In
teryiewer."
New York Herald Paris Edition.
10 the Editor Of the Herald: Permit
me TO say that your criticism of my
allusion to the fabricated interview pub
lished in tholNew York Herald is per.
fectly well founded. l know that the
Herald would have dismissed without a
moments hesitation the untruthful cor
respondent upon my statement of the
facts.
The author begged me not to have
him deprived Of his position, as it was
his only means for the support of his
family, and | preferred 10 bear the
odium OF false interview rather than
make complaint which, MS you Justly
state, ought to have been made.
1t would be far from my purpose to
discredit American journals, for I'have
always been treated by them, not only
with fairness, but far beyond my deserts,
and may say that particularly of the
Herald
referred to the case of the pretended
interview published in the Herald only
to illustrate how even that journal
could be imposed upon, as the Figaro
has been by NJ. Routier, who attributed
to me language never used and opinions
| never expressed TO him or to any one
else. j. b. EUsTIs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-18
president " EHps UcoEssoR.
A New Man In Charge of the State College
for Colored Students.


The board of trustees of the State
College for Colored Students, at a meet
ing held at Dover Thursday, unani-
mously elected the Rev. William G.
Jason, colored, president of that instltu-
ton and reelected Samuel l.. Conwell
professor of English and Lorenzo D.
Hileland manual training instructor.
Mr.. Jason, who succeeds Wesley
Webb as president of the faculty, is a
young man, a member of the Delaware
nj. E. Conference and pastor of church
at Germantown, Pa. He was born in
Talbot county, Nd, and is a graduate
of Allegheny College at Meadyille, Pa,
and of Drew Theological Seminary. In
both OF these institutions ne took high
rank and is recommended as of high
character and scholarly in attainmcnts.
His predecessor had been president of
the college ever since its organization.
Recently a strong sentiment developed
in favor Of the election of colorod man
and in recognition of this desire, as ex.
pressed by the colored people generally
coupled with the expectation that ii
would materially enlarge the usefulnes:
of the college, Mr.. Jason was chosen.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-18

A well-informad Witness, but His Words
Tend TO GonFound tho Jingo shouters.
New York Evening Post
Mr.. John w. Foster is politician of
sufficiently long experience to be
cautious about being interviewed, but
he seems to have committed the mis-
take of expressing himself freely upon
his arrival In this country without con-
sidenng the political consequences of
his remarks. lie was so rash as to tell
a reporter at Washington that of all the
countries automatically concerned in
the contest over the terms Of peace
between China and Japan, ''thc United
States has come out of 1t with better
grace than any other" He added
Her interest has been recognized by
both belligerents as purely disinterested,
her only desire being to render such SER
vice as would bring about an honorable
and lasting peace. The conduct of the
State Department in its very delicate rela-
tions with both combatants has been
marked by good Judgment and by few
mistakes, and the good offices of our min
listers and consuls in China and Japan
where they represented the interests of
both governments, have been very useful,
ond are highly appreciated BY both ma
tons.
Mr.. Foster ought to be subjected to
discipline by the leaders of his party,
and it would be an appropriate puaish-
ment to compel him to read the back
numbers of some of our prominent
journals. He would there learn that, so
far from coming out of it better" than
other powers, the United States has
from the beginning TO the end occupied
most disgraceful and humiliating posi-
ton. The conduct Of the State Depart
ment, he would find, has not been
marked by good Judgment and by few
mistakes, but has been long succession
of blunders, OF most outrageous stu
pidity and folly. But while Mr.. Foster
has hopelessly ruined his reputation as
practical politician. his utterances
will secure him the regard OF his fellow
citizens as an honest man. 1t is not easy
for us to form clear ideas at this dis
lance of what is taking place in the
East, and Mr.. Fosters assertion that
our country's position has been digni-
fed and creditable must be accepted as
the testimony of well.informed wit
ness who has no reason for manlfesting
Partially to the present administration.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-18

VANCOUVER, B. c., July 12.-Jack
Dempsey, the ex.champion pugilist,
passed through the city to-day, en- route
to Portland, Ore, where he will reside
in the future. Dempsey is physical.
wreck and looks as though he had but
short time TO live. During the journey
he tainted more than once, and but for
the presence of lady doctor travelling
on the same train, it is doubtful if he
would have arrived alive. Dempsey
had to be carried from the train to the
steamer and his haggered appearance
caused general comment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-18

About 1900 people went from this
city to Augustine Park Thursday, Four
excursions were given. Alpha Council,
L. Q. r. c., Lutheran Young Peoples
Society and Rodney Street Young Peo-
Piles Society went on the steamboat
Richard Stockton and the Young Peo-
pies Society of Delaware Avenue Bap.
fist Church made the trip Tn the steam
boat Riverside. The excursionists had
an ENJOYABLE day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-18
miners Raise Another Issue.

TERRE HAUTE, IND, July 12.--The
Indiana miners have notified the opera
tore that they object to the clause in the
wage scale agreement which provides
that an operator may discharge and hire
whom he pleases. There is no serious
difficulty in the way of agreeing on the
wage scale. but the miners organization
has taken up the grievance of the men
in the Clinton district, and the issue is
raised as to the right of an employer to
discharge men because of their activity
as labor leaders,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-18

The conduct of men and women at
the Cool Spring reservoir at night is a
source OF much annoyance to the people
living in the vicinity and also to per-
sons who have occasion to pass there.
1t is said that on Sunday night last
crowd congregated on Franklin street,
at the northern end Of the basin, and
used the worst kind of language and
insulted people who were passing. Such
occurrences are said TO be frequent, ! and
residents of the neighberhood have com
planned considerably. The officers will
make an effort to break up the nuisance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-18

The following officers of Clayton
Lodge, No. 4, L. of p, were installed
Thursday: Chancellor Commander, J.
w. Crossgrove; Vice.C Chancellor, Alfred
S. Hall; Master of Work, Arthur G.
Preston, Prelate, S. H. Ridgeway; Mas
ter of Exchequer, j. B. Tucker; Master
of Finance, A. B. Crossgrove; Keeper of
Records and Seal, George !. Hanson;
Master.at-Arms Francis A. Massey;
Inner Guard, Samuel L. Fell; Outer
Guard, William t. Lincoln. After the
installation dinner was served at the
restaurant of A. H. Ainscow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-18

The remains of Redmond Woodward,
who died recently in South Caro-.
lima, were brought to Wilmington on
Thursday for burial Undertaken James
It. Chandler had the funeral in charge.
Woodward was 10 years of age. He
died of typhoid fever. His parents for
merly resided here.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-18

Mayor Jefferis will be at the City
Hall each afternoon that he is in town,
Wednesday excepted, from to 6
o'clock. His vacation began last Mon
day and continues until September
LIST. He will pass it at Rehoboth
During his outing be will make fire..
quent visits to town for the purpose of
attending to city business.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-18

The sidewheel steamer Lota was
picked up 40 miles south of the Della
ware capes, early Thursday morning,
by the tug Juno, leaking badly. She
was brought to Moore's shipyard, in this
CITY, and hauled out on the railway for
a thorough caulking and repairs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-18
Death of Miss Anpa N. ohana,.,

Miss Anna NJ. Chandler, daughter Of
Newton and Mary L. Chandler. died
Thursday after protracted illness,
Her funeral took place Monday after
noon from the residence of her parents.
No. 913 West Ninth street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-18

Tax Receiver Sayers has decided to
remain at home this summer, instead of
taking a vacation at Atlantic City. Mrs,
Saycrs Thursday presented the genial
official with bouncing baby boy.
Everybody in the happy family was re-
ported to be well this morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-18

Louis Gnann, the old German hermit
who had his hut on the South Side
marshes burned Tuesday week, and who
has been detained at police station since
that time was released Thursday after
neon. 1t was thought he would be sent
to the allnshouse, but he said he could
earn mis- living, and he was allowed to 90
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-18

Chiefly routine business was transacted
at the meeting of the trustees of the
Brandywine Summit Campmeetinc
Association Thursday afternoon. II was
decided that the stables on the west side
of the grounds, near CARVINGS line, must
be made uniform, each "a feet in length
and whitewashed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-18

A water main at Maryland avenue
and Chestnut street burst Thursday
while gang of men was at work in
Shipley run sewer at that point The
water flowed in torrents iato the sewer
and the men thought there was delpge
They all escaped unhurt, however, and
the damage was soon repaired.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-18

Charles and Daniel Olsen, two sailors
on the schooner Carrie L. Godfrey,
which is lying at the wharves of the
Liebig Chemical Co., were Thursday
fined So each for assaulting Henry Hey,
the cook on the boat. The trouble oc-
Cured on the boat yesterday and the
Olsens said the cook provoked it.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-18
New Method,.t pro,..,an, f,,nr,,

Architect =. L. Rice has been engaged
to prepare plans for a Methodist Pro.
teatant church which is to be erected At
3reenbackyille, Accomack county, Va,
Il will be built of native timbers and
cost about $4,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-18

The schooner George Tanlane, Jr.,
arrived from Pensacola, Fla. Thursday
with cargo of lumber for the Hewes
Lumber Go. The schooner Homer X.
Martin arrived from Rouses Point, N. ",
with cargo of match sticks for the
Diamond Match Co.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-18

Much mas been written in ridicule of
the wild answers given from the witness
stand, where all connected thought seems
to escape some people. But strictly to the
point was the evidence of woman in
Maine who was striving to prove an alibi
for boy in a horse. stealing case. A wit
ness testified that he had seen the boy at
the village on that day, when the woman
aprang from her seat and cried: ''ffe
want out nuther! His pants was.
hangin' on the clo'es line all day.