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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23
eosToN's STRAY CATS.
Turned Out Of Homes Of Culture, They
Live wild ON the Rack Bay rens.

Turned Out Of Homes Of Culture, They
Live Wild on the Back Bay Fens
ia sharp lookout be kept by visit.
ors driving or walking through the
Back Bay fens numbers Of cats will be
noticed, more especially at the leafess
season. Some will be seen summing
themselves In protected corners, others
securing the fenny marshes for food,
and still others watching In the honey
suckle and among the shrubbery for
the root and bark-eating field mouse.
The great majority, says the Boston
Evening Transcript, are outcasts from
happy homes and comfort and plenty.
Now they are homeless, hungry wan
derers over q bleak park, with only
the comfortless bushes or holes between
rocks for shelter and an occasional
sparrow or mole or the little they can
otherwise pick up for food.
OF the fens cats mo one knows just
how many there are) several have >
home In the rock work Of the Fen
bridge, where, when the water Is occa-
sionally high, they are imprisoned un-
til 1t recedes. Several times during the
winter past they were drifted in, but
each time succeeded in digging out.
They probably procure food from con-
venient dumps during night time, as
the workers on these dumps during the
day frighten them off. Fifteen find
shelter near Agassiz bridge, and q fam
tly nikhnaA NAitAsA liza IN s>sas s-A
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23
ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABILENE KANSAS MAY 2S 1885,

-contentment with the seventy or eighty
ducks, and are regularly fed. Another
bevy lives in the thick collection OF
evergreens just north Of the railroad
bridge, and another between Common
wealth avenue and Beacon street, and
50 all over the fens small colonies Of
cats Of all kinds, colors and conditions
may be found.
Quite a large number took up their
residence in the fens last spring. A
few were caught and good homes pro-
vided for them. But unless cat Is
caught the first few days 1t never can
be, for 1t becomes as wild as hare
after leading a wild life awhile. Others
may possibly later have found their
way back to old homes, still others may
have found homes, not few have died
and quite good number have lived a
most miserable life this past cold win
ter. And 1t is also quite possible that a
few take up this life Of their own voli-
tion and forget that they ever had a
home.
The ling of the nark IA n six.vear.old
blacl, and white cat that came as a
litter in Nav 1900 For quite awhile
he ate crickets and lived without help
Of human hind Presently some one
ro,lod n barre, IN the bushes nlaced
soma crs.. IN a and regularly mt food
resr Nv Som tbe l,tten acknowledged
,ho blindness and allowed its feeder In.
critics In time the kitten grew into a
large heavv.coatcd cat. able and will.
Inc 70 Acbt cat and dou hind
One dav ladv named him "Booser, !"
from the nemiiarlv boosv look when
not watching game pooser IL now
wal, known n many and has been fed.
nhotooranhed. sketehed and petted.
The air ~ nronrietorsbin never leaves
Rooser for nm instant particularlv In
h,s own section ahout the Dovlston
arch and woe he INTO the cat or dop
caught IN his dominion Barring a
sl;obt attack of rheumatism now and
then. Dooser Is in good trim. OF course
this il owing to the best care,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23
CURES OTHERS

For Severe, Lingering Coughs, Weak
Lungs, Bleeding from Lungs, Bronchitis,
Asthma, and Consumption, In its early
stages, DR.. Pierces Golden Medical Discov-
cry Is a sovereign remedy. It not only
cures the cough but also builds up the
strength and flesh Of those reduced below
q healthy standard by Wasting Diseases.'
VIII not make fat folks more corpulent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23
A JAPANESE ROMANCE.
An Interesting Story Of Count Ito BY Sir
Edwin Arnold.

An lnterAsting Story OF Count Ito ~ BIZ
Edwin Arnold.
OfCount Ito, the distinguished Japan
ese statesman, Sir Edwin Arnold gives
us this interesting incidents VI sat at
table with the ex-premier and his wife
and children. The countess quiet,
gentle, motherly, and wearing spec
tacles, carving the tai and kamo with
such a matronly serenity-had yet a
history Of romance and devotion which
could make the widest fictionist's for
tune. Long ago, In those dark and
bloody days, when the minister was her
lover, and fugitive from his enemies,
there came u time when they had
tracked him to her house, and had
chosen a band Of Soshis to assassinate
him. The noise Of their clogs and the
rafting Of their scabbards were heard,
and the count, trapped like stag inhis
mountain pleasance, drew his Bizen
blade and prepared todie, asa Japanese
lord should, amid circle Of dead foes.
But while he murmured: 'Sagonarev and
knitted his fingers around the shark
skin hilt Of his sword, that brave lady,
whose guest was, whispered DO not
die. there Is hope still, upon which she
removed the hibachi, or fire box, over
which they were sitting, and, lifting
up the mating and the planks beneath,
induced her lover to conceal himself In
the hollow space which existsunder the
floor Of all Japanese homes. The muir
derers broke into the room, ferocious
band, just as the FIRE box had been re-
placed and the countess had assumed
position Of nonchalance. They demand
ed their victim, and when she protested
against their intrusion and babe them
search II they wanted Ito the wrctches
dragged her around the apartment by
her long, beautiful black hair--now
touched with silver-and grievously
maltreated her, but could not shake
her resolute fidelity. Thanks to this
Count Ito, the hero Of many another
strange adventure, escaped from the
chief peril Of his career, and has lived
to give his country new constitution
and to be one Of the foremost and best
respected statesmen Of modern Japan"
HThrIffy Prince.
Emperor Williams little sons in
herit from their mother the thrift that
thrives. They expend their pocket
money with the carefulness that per-
mits no running in debt. An amusing
incident Of this thrifty habit Is men
toned In the Lady. Occasionally the
empress takes the three elder princes
with her on her shopping expeditions,
when the boys are allowed to spend
their pocket money Just as they please
A short time before Christmas they
went to inspect the delights Of large
shop In Berlin. One Of the princes
picked out the object Of his choice, and
at once proceeded TO the cashiers desk.
Her majesty asked him whether this
was all he intended to buy when he
retorted, in most businesslike tone'
mo, but prefer to pay for everything
separately, 50 that sha'nt spend more
than I've got
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23

II. II. WILEY, OF B0D
Elder, Converse Co,
Wvo., writes II had
bronchitis for twenty
years and over, and l
could not work with
out coughing % hard "a
to take all my strength
away. l took FIVE bot
Ties Of DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Disoov-
cry, and give you my
word and honor that
] can do any work that
there is to do on my
ranch without cough
ing. ! have not taken
any Of the Golden
Medical Discovery for
q year"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23

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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-11

The tug Margaret j. Sanford has been
heightened ID feet by the Jackson & Sharp
Co.
The Kings Daughters OF Wesley Church
will give an excursion to PENIS Grove
Friday.
The Jackson & Sharp Co. will soon COM
plete barge and mud dump scow for
service in New York harbor.
The Jackson & Sharp Co. is building n
yacht 81 feet long, 10 feet beam and a feet
depth of hold for parties at Norwich, Conn.
Phoenix Fire Co. has elected the follow
ing officers for It's trip at Reading Chief
Marshal, !. J. Patterson Company Mar
shal, John McCracken Assistant Company
Marshal J. II. AIanlore.
At a mecting. to be held at the head-
quarters OF du Pont Post, @. A. r., next
Wednesday evening, thesquestion Of hold.
ing a reunion ofitne Fourth Delaware
Regiment will be considered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-11
TOWNSEND.

Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal
TOWNSEND, July S.-Wesley Hess, an
aged resident of this place, died last
evening, in the 18th year of his age. He
had been suffering from general debility
for long time and for years was bed
fast. Two sons and one daughter sur
vive him. 5,
A lighted cannon cracker thrown
among crowd of loa6ng colored men,
Saturday evening, by some mischievous
white boys, set fire to the clothing of
Samuel johnson, who was severely
burned before his burning raiment could
be extinguished.
Personal: Miss Laura Hutson of
Goldsboro, Nd, is being entertained by
Mr. and Mrs Ebon Graham of South
street-Johu Ratledge is at Ocean Grove
for tho summer season--Aaron Rey.
nol6s of Wilmington is passing his sum
mer vacation among relatives here-Mr.
and Mrs. David |. Alien Of Middletown
visited here observation-disclosures Burrows
and John Warren of Middletown were
here yesterday-Edward Reynolds has
returned from weeks stay in Will.
mington--Herman Naylor Of Whining
ton is visiting William Money.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-11

Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal
DOVER July 6.--The Rev. w. L. S.
Murray, ID. d., received a telegram Thurs
day evening stating that Edward Janyier,
a brother of Mrs. Murray, had been
drowned at Still Pond. Md The particu-
lars of the sad accident have not been
learned. The young man was about 2i
years of age, DR.. Murray and wife left YES.
terday morning for Still Pond and will
return until after the funeral. The Rev.
Charles l. Stengle of Armory NJ. Il. Church.
will fill the pulpit of Wesley NJ. E.Churoh,
tomorrow, in the absence of the pastor.
The price OF peach baskets has been
greatly reduced in the past few years. 1t
has not been long since growers were com
PEELED to pay from $40 to si2 thousand
for baskets, But this season they can be
had for 1915 to 81 thousand.
The following officers of Diamond
Lodge, No. o. A. o. U. W., were installed
Wednesday evening": Past Master Work
man, John w. Casson; Master Workman.
y. W. Rust; Foreman, d. d. Boggs; Over
seer, E. L. Jones; Recorder, ]. L. Carroll;
Financier. q. b. Prettvman; Receiver, j.
Frank Alice; Guide, William Uhlig; In.
side Waterman, I. NJ. Stewart Outside
Watchman, ]. A. Hirons,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-11

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
Dover, July 10.-State Treasurer
Atkins began yesterday paying the
claims which were not passed by the
Senate, at the last session Of the Legisla-
ture. Each creditor is, required to give
q bond of indemnity with security for
the amount Of his ill. Many of them
were paid yesterday.
Contractor Fisher began work on the
State House addition for library uses
yesterday morning. It will be built at
the back of the building, but on the
south side. and will close the present
road on that side of the State House.
The town officials will not oppose the
erection Of the annex where 1t is now to
be built.
A special meeting of Kent county
Levy Court was held yesterday, when
the Dover Milford Electric Railway Co.
was granted permission to lay its tracks
on the public roads Of this county from
Milford to Dover. The tracks are 10 be
built at the extreme side of the roads.
but no bridges belonging to the county
are TO be used.
The Dover Baseball Club went to
Laurel, yesterday, to play their frat
game OF the season. Theg game was very
interesting to the State capital rooters.
CLARK and Radclff did the pitching for
lpayer; while Davis was in the box for
Laufssl Score by innings
n, n. Z,
Dover. ....,..s o ! . Ssssdo e-5i5
Laurel .s...so 0 o o W. go ga
Earned runs--Dover, 4 Two.hSso nit--
Jaclse0n. Stolen bases-Dover, 3: LaIfsrel,
4, Double plays-Penne&ill unassisteA
struck unt-By Davis, p by CLARK, O. by
OF same-lb. 45ln. Umpire-Atwood.
The Pennington Club plays the OPEN
ing game here tomorrow.
General II. II. Kenney and wife ex-
pect to sail for Europe next Wednes-
day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-11

John Newell and Peter Cassidy, Will
mingtou ball-players, distinguished
themselves on the diamond in Indian
apolls on the Fourth Of July before
10000 spectators. Newell. at short, for
Indianapolis, and Cassidy, at first, for
Grand Rapids, each made a good show
ing in the field, while at tho bat they
were among the leaders. In the first
game Newell made two hits, one being
q double, and In tho second he made a
threo-bagger and two singles. Cassidy
Is deserving OF much credit, for he made
a two-bagger aud three-bagger in the
morning and he touched up the pitcher
for two pretty singles in the afternoon,
The Western papers speak highly of
both players.
There seems to be some unpleasant
ness between the Rockford and New
Castle clubs. The managers of both
tenms are anxious to have the clubs
meet, but up to the present time they
have beep unable to agree on terms.
Each manager is DESTROYS of having the
initial game at home, and here is Just
where the hitch seems 10 be. Manager
Thomas Mcmahon of the Rockford
Club has notified the New Castle man
agement that he would like to have q
game In this city on the 27th OF this
month, and unless favorable reply is
received by next Wednesday the date
Will be otherwise filled. Probably Dover
will be secured.
The Camden, N. j., club is negotlat.
ing With the management of the Rock.
ford team Tor a series of games. Base.
ball has received an impetus In Gam
den. New grounds have been fitted up
and tho manager, realizing the strength
OF the Wilmington team, is Of the
opinion that IL a series could be ar.
ranged tue games would be exciting and
well patronized. II Saturdays will suit
Camden q schedule may be arranged.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-11

Concerning the paper written recently
by Mrs, Emily L. Banning the New
York Tribune says; "There is quaint
sketch of Mary Vining Of Delaware, a
girl who has been called the most
fascinating and beautiful American OF
the last century, in the current number
Of the Historical Register. She was not
only famous for her loveliness, but had
a good deal Of intellectual ability. A,
the time OF her death, early in this cen
tury, she was engaged in writing his.
tory OF the Rcvolution-a work which
! her friendship the most dstin,
aguished soldiers and civilians Of the
period would have made picturesque al
east and full Of anecdote, The manu-,
4pript, unfortunately, was lost. She
Mas for long time correspondent oi
Il lafayette, and knew well all the for,
MINERS of note who visited this country
a Iring the years of struggle. She was
N gaged 70 marry General Wayne Al
N inc offhis deatl.r
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-11
BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLE.
Some OF the Deiawareans Who VIII
Attend the Baltimore Convention.

Some OF the D6laWaFednS VINO VIII
Attend the Baltimore Convention.
The Headquarters Of the Delaware Dele
garion-Ths Railroad Accommodations
From Wilmington. Dover and Chester.
All that wise heads and skilled hands
can do, with months Of preparation to
make the fifth international Baptist
Young Peoples convention, which
meets in Baltimore from July 18th to
July 21st, an unprecedented success,
has been done,
The site OF the mammoth tent 10 to be
At tho entrance uf Druid Hill Park.
Churches have been secured In VARIOUS
localities throughout the city. Hotel
and boarding house accommodations
have been obtained for 10000, and APP
plications for 10000 OF them were made
three weeks ago. Delaware Baptist
young people have been provided for.
Their headquarters will be With the
Pennsylvania delegation at the Y. NJ.
@. A., building, corner OF Charles and
Saratoga streets. Their boarding house
will be short distance away, AZ the
corner of Charles and Centre streets.
The rate OF this house will be SLIPS per
day, with two or moro In room. The
entire State delegation can be accommo-
dated II application is made TO the
transportation leader by the end Of the
week, at least before tho convention.
This entlre house Is at the disposal Of
Delaware provided II is prompt TO take
up the accommodations.
The Rev o. g. Buddington and the
Rev. A, d, Carpenter will speak at the
State rallies on Wednesday evening aud
both arc on tho general programme OF
the convention for Friday morning. DIR.
II. p. Cook Of this city will be one of
tho writer's for the Christian culture
courses during the year.
On Friday afternoon thete will be
twelve workers conferences. On Friday
and Saturday mornings each there will
DO six sunrise prayermettings and
ON Saturday afternoon there will be
about 80 State and provincial rallies.
One hundred and iifty speakers Of the
beat America can afford willIspeak upon
live subjects pertaining y Christian
work for young people. After the con-
ycution, beginning with MSndoy morn
Ing, numerous side trips hako been ar
ranged for, Among them IRE trips by
special trains and special rates TO Bay
Ridge, battle ground OF Gettysburg,
Luray cavern, Washington and Mount
Vernon.
The Official route from Wilmington
will be by the B. & q. railroad by
special cars, leaving Delaware avenue
station July i7th, at 1866 p. M, and
arriving at Baltimore at t.37 p. m. This
will giyo time 10 60 to boarding house
and 70 supper and attetd some one Of
the ~ State rallies thau evening. This
train leaves Chester at 1887 ?. IN. Tho
fare for tue round trip fpm Wilmington,
good TO return by tie Pcnnsylyania
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-11
HURRAHl WILMINGTONI
Members Of the Local Bicycle Club Max,
Admirable. Showing at Asbnrx Park

Members Of the Local Bicycle Club Make
Admirable Showing at Asbnry Park.
AsBuRY PARK, N. j., July 10.-The
Wilmington Bicycle Club admirably
demonstrated its abilities on the road in
two great "scorches' here to-day.
There were two runs in the morning,
one to Spring Lake, in which 47o men
and women participated, and one to
Long Branch, in which there were $50.
The latter run was by far the better in
every respect. The men kept together
al the way up, but on the return trip 1t
was u scorch, developing into an actual
road race from Interlaken into the city.
The Wilmington Bicycle Club, whose
reputation for road riders is well known,
were the first TO cross the city line with
four men. The Spring Lake run had a
similar ending. The Wilmington boys
were also in this and ended first, second
and fourth.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-11
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS.

Some Information of Interest TO Della
wareans who Aspire to Places ia the
Services of the General Government.
Special Correspondence OF tiazette and journal
WASHINGTON, July 10..-Schedules of
examinations for the last six months of
1895 for departmental, railway mail and
Indian services have been issued by the
Civil Service Commissioners. The
schedule for the first half Of 1906 will
probably not be ready before January
lst, and the examinations will be held
in April and May.
The share of appointments received by
Delaware and Maryland is at present
excessive and no applications for any
departmental examination will be &C.
cepted from legal residents thereof,
unless there is failure to secure eligi-
bles from other States. Applications
from residents of these States will, how
ever, be accepted for all railway mail
and Indian service examinations. All
departmental, railway mail and Indian
service examinations may be taken at
Wilmington on September Both, aud at
Philadelphia on October I'd. The assis-
tant examiner examination for Patent
Office, the special examiner examina-
ton, the medical examiner examination,
the book-keeper examination or the ex-
animation for physicians, cannot be
taken at Wilmington, but will DO held at
Philadelphia on October I'd. The rail-
way mail examinations will occur at
Philadelphia OH October 3D..
Boards Of examinegs have now been
organized at the headquarters of each
Internal revenue district for examina-
tons for the internal revenue service,
and application blanks and circular of
Instructions can be obtained by writing
to tue secretary Of the beard of exam
liners at the internal revenue Office in
which employment Is desired. The first
examination will lie held on August
Sd, commencing ut 0 o'clock, a. m, at
Baltimore and Philadelphia, and no APP
plication will be good for that oxamina-
ton unless filed in complete form be-
fore the close Of business on July 22i.
DELAWARE PENSIONERS.
Tho Pension Bureau has allowed the
claims Of the following Delawareans
Increase--Lewis Cooper, Wilmington.
Reissue James B. Phillips, Whining
ton; Thomas Foreaker, Dover, and
Mitchell Tyre, Franktord.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-11

Tt''>@fNA '~SAA 1eht1
CLAYMoHT, July 5.-The rain which
threatened all day yesterday began about
3o'clock in the afternoon and the bicycist,
the plcnicker, and the pedestrian were
compelled to seek shelter. There were
four pionics in this immediate neighbor-
hood, all'from Chester
A young man from Wilmington fell
from his bicycle and was badly cut. His
wounds were dressed at Claymont cross
ing. aud he took the train for Wilmington.
A large crowd Of colored people visited
Lamokin ard enjoyed the day, despite the
rain.
CLAyMoNr, July 10.--Prof,. Thomas
/. Bird of Biandywine hundred Is now
the musical director at Lindenthorpe
Park, Marcus Hook, Pa. The music
under his skilful direction is peculiarly
fine.
Mrs. Laura F. Wilson, who has been
extremely i'll at her Camden, N. j.,
home, is reported better. Mrs. Wilson
isa daughter of Alfred du Pont Bird of
Claymont. ,,.
William S. Bird and John L. Bird
have bought building lots at Norwood,
Pa, and the latter gentleman has new
house nearly completed on his new pur-
chase. These gentlemen are brothers to
Mr.. Charles D. Bird OF the WILMINGTON
Transfer Co. and are enterprising car
pentcrs and builders.
Two children were baptized ct p. e.
Church of The Ascension on Sunday
morning last by the rector the Rev. ].
Harry Chesley. Ono was the infant
baby Of Mr.. and Mrs. William H., N.
LLOYD. He was christened Walter Loen,
and his great-grandfathers, George K.
LLOYD and Thomas Habbart, were
sponsors. Such a circumstance is of
rare occurrence. The water used was
from the river Jordan.
The Epworth League is having
charge of the Sunday evening services
ut the M. 4. Church, snd last Sunday
evening their meeting was one Of I'M
usual interest.
Abner Vernon is busy getting the
public roads in good shape.
Miss Florence McComb is enjoying her
vacation very much and is frequently
seen driving out with her father behind
o spanking pair of handsome BAYS.
Among the Baptist Cadets at Gordon
Heights is franklin Ford Palmer, grand
son OF Franklin Ford of Claymont. He
looks well in his pretty uniform and has
been promoted from private to an
officer.
The extension of the railroad to the
Claymont brick yard is nearly finished.
Among Claymont's visitors are: Miss
Katie McDevitt of Philadelphia and
Miss Winnie Norris of Jopesburg, Ark,
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. ThoinasJ. Lloyd;
Miss Phillips of New York, guest of
Miss Blanche Lodge; Mr. and Mrs.
Charles f. Palmer, guests of Franklin
Ford; Park Mason, guest of Mr.. and
Mrs, Charles w. Ottey; Mr.. and Mrs.
George r. Preston, Jr., guests of Gen.
Isaac j. Wistar.
james G. McComb has been elected a
director in the Claymont Hall Co.
Personal: The Misses Lincy and
Ethel Sinclair arc the guests of their
aunt. Miss Sara II. Gratf-Frank w.
Graft took trip TO Cape May on the
Republic yesterday-Mr. and Mrs. II. B.
Cobb and their son pullman, have re-
turned from Cape May. The young man
is convalescing-John NJ. Cardeza is one
Of Olaymont's expert bicyclists-Charles
w. Ottey, recently elected school com
missioner, has been sworn in and has
entered upon the duties of the position.