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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25
THE MoSrAuK LAuAcn ED.


A New Railroad Tug Boat Now Floats in
the Chistians River-iIniit by the Jack
son s. Sharp Co.
The big tugboat Montauk. which the
Jackson & Sharp Co. is building for the
Loag Island Railroad Co. was successfully
launched at the jackson IL Sharp shipyard
ut T.4O o'clock a. in. Thursday. There were
no formal christening ceremonies and the
affair was very quiet. Superintendent of
Floating Property Kenney of the railroad
company was present, but there were no
other officials here.
The boat is 100 feet in length, 90 feet
beam and 10 feet depth of hold, On Mon
day it will be taken to Neltic e. Levy's
shipyard in Philadelphia, where the ma
chinery vii be put in, after which it will
return TO Jackson 4 Sharp's to have the
Joiner work completed
The tug will be used for moving car
floats in the New York harbor and will be
very powerful. II will be equipped with a
compound engine, with 20 and 35.inch
cylinders, and will have 26inch stroke,
The propeller will be 5 feet, G inches in
diameter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25
EARLIEST NEW roRKERs.
A Mastodon's Tusgs Recently Dredged Up
In Spuyten Duyvii Creek.

A Mastodon's Tusgs Recently Dredged Up
In Spuyten Duyvii Creek.
Youths Companion.
At the northern end Of Manhattan
Island, near the mouth of Spuyten
Duyvil Creek, great tulip tree guards
beautiful spring, and overlooks a
green, sunny glade, which contains
some of the most ancient relics OF the
presence of man on the Atlantic side of
our continent. This locality, surrounded
and threatened by the advancing pave.
ments and sewers and editices of New
York, yet remains verdant oasis on
the edge of the rapidly expanding
wilderness of brick, iron and stone.
1t is a resting-pace of spring, where
she suns herself while snow yet glitters
on the neighboring hills. Upon this
charming little dell the name of Crystal
Spring has been bestowed. The
picnickers who go there to enjoy the
idyllic beauty of the scene know moth.
ing of the prehistoric memories that
cluster around it.
They are not aware that this happy
valley was favorite resort not only OF
the Indians discovered by Hendrick
Hudson, but Of the ancestors and prede.
cessors OF those Indians Tor no one can
tell how many centuries.
Back OF the picnieking-ground, among
the forest trees, is great accumulation
of oyster and mussel shells in which are
intcrmingled fragments Of rude pottery
broken arrow.heads Of white quartz
and stone implements. This accumula
ton, competent archaeological author
ties assert, remains to-day practically
undisturbed as lit was left by the aborigi
nal inhabitants.
Among some immense rocks, fallen
ages ago from the cliff above, are founc
cavities which, it is believed. were USED
both as storehouses, and in case Of need
as temporary lodging places.
Not far distant is bed of peat from
which the tusk of n mastodon was re
Gently dredgcd up, and it has been sug
gested that some Of the earliest jewellers
around the Crystal Spring may hav,
been contemporaEcous with The pre-
historic elephants of America.
The opportunity may not long exis
to subject these remains Of the early in
habitants of Manhattan Island to scion
titic scrutiny in their original site, TO
in time the nOrthward growth of tn
city will have obliterated the natura
features of the spot,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25

Spectators looking at the "happv
family" of menagerio have aftpv
wondered if the ovine member rver io;I
Times answers:
Inc owner OF menagerie in Berlin.
winch included "happy family" con.
sisting OF lion, a tiger, a wolf and n
sheep, was asked one day in confidence
how long these animals had lived To-
getLer About nine mouths" he re.
plied, except the sheep, which has 10
be renewed occasionally"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25

Mrs. Annie II. King, wife of George f.
King, VINO died at ii o'clock Thursday
morning at her residence, No. 1923 Poplar
street, after only few days illness. was a
member vi the Y. W. Q. T, u, of this city,
and i well-known temperance worker.
She was president OF the w. H. NJ. 5. of
Epworth NJ. u. Church, soprano singer
IN the choir, Il teacher in the Sunday
school, and actively engaged in all the
other branches Of work in that church.
Funeral services were held in Epworth NJ.
L. Church saturday afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25
a sad Funeral at New unstle.

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
New CASTLE, April l0.-The saddest
funeral seen in this city for many years
was that Of Charles II. Seminar, editor
aud proprietor of the County Herald, yes.
terday. The procession which followed his
remains to the grave was very large The
pnll-bearers were the Rev. James NJ Wise,
George Williams. Thomas Frazer. James
H. Biggs, Edward NGylor and John Hem
bricks. The services, held in the NJ. Il.
Church, were conducted by the Rev. V. $.
Collins, assisted by the Rev. Thomas Il.
Martindale Of Milford. formerly Of this
city. After the singing of the hymn,
ASLEEP IN Jesus, Blessed Sleep" the Rev.
Mr.. Martindale offered prayer. The read.
ing Of the nc Psalm was next. The text
used by the Rev. Mr., Collins was from the
LvII chapter of Isaiah. l-2 The preacher
in speaking of the deceased. said he was a
righteous man and one whose voice was
ever heard ON the side of truth and right.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25
TEhLOO.
Its Monuments All to Men of the Allied
Forces.


Visitors to the battlefield of Waterloo
can hardly have failed to be struck with
the fact that the monuments upon that
classic ground are exclusively devoted
to the men of the allied forces. The
spot whore the Prince OF Orange was
wounded, the pits in which Hanovcrians
and others were buried, and even the
place where the Marquis OF Angiesea's
amputated leg was placed in the ground,
have all their memorials. The French,
however, who, although they were de-
leated, fought with so much bravery
and perslstcncy on that ever memorable
18th of June, have no monument. The
matter has been brought 10 The attention
of Il French patriotic society called the
committee OF the Souvenir Francois,
which looks after the memorials Of sol
diers killed, us the expressive French
phrase goes, "a Pennemi." Subscrip-
iions have in consequences been invited
for erectiug-Of course, with the per-
mission o. the Belgian government
memorial of some sort to Napoleon's
troops somewhere near Braine lAllcnd
or Mont st. Jean.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25
A PATERN.IL LULLIBl.

Rock-a-by, baby. on the tree top;
Papa will MARBLE your weeping to stop.
Mama is anxious TO vote like Il man,
And we've got to hustle the best that VIC
can.
Rock.a-by, baby, on the tree top;
Mama is busy clecting pop;
Sister is hunting the pattern sh'd like
For boomers, and grandma is riding u
bike.
Rock-a-by, baby, and when you're asleep,
Father his dates ut the office will keep;
For his place ho will lose if too long he
delays,
And he'll tend babies the rest of his days.
- HdSLiDUt0u StgT
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25

optclhI COrfespondence OF Glzetle and journal
MIDDLETowS, April l9,-'rhe funeral Of
Mrs, Rachel NJ. Drummond occurred here
yesterday afternoon and u large number
of friends were present. The body was
Inferred AT the NJ. II. cemetery Funeral
services were conducted Mt the NJ. H.
Church, the Rev. |. 5. Wood officiating.
Charles paredee was buried from the
residence Of his daughter, Mrs. Frank
Padlev this afternoon. Interment al
Bethel cemetery. near Chesapeak City. Md
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25

Ex-postmaster Daniel h. Stewart is re-
modelling the Tybout homestead residence,
located on the River road, New Castle nun
dred, for Theodore y. Rogers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25

A periodical known as the Harinans
Wp"ioNc- Dresser Decorator, and published in
Chicago, last week presented half tone cuts
Of two of WilmngtOu's window decora.
tors, namely. William d. Kelley with Ii
firm Of Mitchell Il Bash, and W. Connolly.
are both good likenesses OF tue gentlemen
named
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25

Miss Margaret b. Curran aud Charles II.
Lockwood were married quietly yesterday
afternoon week by Rev. y. j. Flynn of 81.
Patrick's t. &. Church. Miss Ida BarnhiIi
was bridesmaid and James n. Curran,
cousin Of the bride, acted as best man.
The bride was attirei in white silk; the
bridesmaid IN blue silk. The bridal party
left for tour North
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25
.BAB'S SPRIGHTLY LETTER
Piquant Notes on Afternoon
Tea Etiquette.
a STORY TOLD ON Mr.. HOWELLS
An Old Parvenue's Impudent
Daughter.

why a witty American Over In England
Referred to His Letters of Introduction
Soup TiclSets''-The Proper Thing
In Visiting Cards-How a Young Woman
College Graduate Mortified nn English
Traveier-diss Letters Wedding Invi-
=. tations.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25

The Edge Moor Iron Co. has the contract
for erecting the iron power station build
ing for the Delaware County Passenger
Railway at West Chester.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25

We believe Johnsons Magnetic OH n
most excellent remedy for neur.I,,.,t
rheumatism, lame back and soreness "f
every kind. 81 bottles, 81 cents, \ II
Danlorth Second and Market streets and
the Miller Drug Co., 400 Market street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25

Of medical agents is gradually RELOCATING
the old-time herbs, pills, draushts aud yere,
table extracts to the rear and bringing into
general use the pleasant and effective
liquid laxative, Syrup OF Figs. rog.t the
true remedy see that it is manufasturell by
the California Fig syrup Go. only, For
sale By all leading druggists.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25

Lieutenaut-colouel Howard Simpson
sent his resignation to Governor WATSON
Thursday. lie was first appointed bv
Governor Bi9gs. rrlppointed by Governor
Reynolds and again reappointed BY Gov
ernOr Marrll.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25

While cunning for ducks Tuesday last
Albert Everson, Jr., of Marcus Hook, had
narrow escape for his life. Hearing u
voice he turned his head just in time to
hear bullet whi1 past him. The shooter
disuppeared behind bAnk.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25

The first haul of the big seine ut Glou-
cester for Delaware shad secured only 81
of thai species. But the net contained
1000 carp. The haul was worth $3.50. The
carp are worth to cents pound.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25

The marriage OF Miss Name Il. Gala.
han. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
H Callahan to Carroll S. Weir. was cele.
brated last night week at the home
of the brides parents, No, SO Van Buren
qtrn1t
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25

The following Delawareaus graduated
yesterday week ut the Philadelphia College
OF Pharmacy: John Bailey, Charles
Charles Hye Smith, Chares Wilson Stern.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25

ST. PgrERsnuRG. April l9.-Thc Council
of the Empire yesterday unanimously APP
proved decree authorizing commercial
transactions Of any kind to beconcluded
OH a gold basis
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25
PHILlDELrHIA .4FF4fRS.

The proprietors Of the Southwark mills,
Eighth and Tasker streets, it is reported
have increased the wages OF the employees
IN the ladies' cloaking department I24 per
cent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene DUPONT gave
reception and dance last night week at tine
daligh er Miss Amy dupont 1t was very
largely attended.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25
Sl,erin,s Sale,

Sheriff ellis Wednesday sold the house
and lot in Mt Pleasant, Appu4 uinimink
hundred, owned by James Fulton. to An.
drew Il. Sanborn, attorney, for 500.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25

DR.. Swuyne Wickershani, a brother of
Henry n. Wickersham of this city, died in
Chicago Tuesday week. He was health ill.,
spector Of Chicago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25

George Chance, president Of lynn.
graphical Union. No. 2. Of Philadelphia,
was one of the speakers Ut the teytiin
workers mRssmeetinG in Chester Wednes.
day evening.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25

The Rev. A. IL. Miller of Baltimore has
accepted the call as rector of 81. Mlchacl's
Church. in this city, and assumed charge
of the parish next sunday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25
would Not be without Them.

any niece and myself have been taking
Hoods lills for the last two years aud would
not be without Ihcm in tho mouse. Mrs. beats,
$40 East Fiftn street, Wilmington, Del.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25

Samuel 4. Macallister on Thursday an.
nouuced himself as u candidate for city
solicitor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25
GOOD SaSS OF DELAWARE
Banquet at the Betz Building
Thursday Night.
Mr.. HOFFECKER'S PREDICTION
A Presentation by |. Layton
Register.

Bright, Sparkling Addresses Delivered
by gtonians-Delaware's Bril-
liant Historic Annals Retold--The Sons
of Delaware Had a Fine social Time
and We're Three Hours at Table.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25
Castoria.

"Castoria isso well adapted to children that
recommend 1t as superior to any prescription
'-nown to me-" II. A. ARCHER, NJ. D.,
Ill SO. oxford St., Brooklyn, N. y.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25

"The use of 'Castoria' is SO universal and
It's merits so well known that it seems a work
of supererogation to endorse it. Few are the
intelligent families who do not keep Castoria
within easy reach"
CARLOS MARTIN, d. D.,
New York City.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25

A Large Number of the Local Christian
EndeavOrers viii Attend the Annual
National Convention to BE Eleld iH July.
The 18th International Christian En-
deavor Convention, which will be held in
Boston next July, is all the talk of the
members of the local societies. A cheap
excursion rate has been secured and il Is
quite probable that big Delawase delega-
ton will he in attendance. Roundtrip
tickets between Wilmington and Boston,
which Will include sail up Long Island
Sound to Norwich or Fall River, will be
issued at the rate of S7.25.
The guests will be welcomed to the
Hub" by Hon. Samuel B. Capen chair
man of the committee having the affair in
charge. They will be welcomed TO the
State by Gov. Greenhalge and 10 the city
by Mayor Curtis,
The following speakers have been an.
bounced for the convention: Reys. \. IL.
Plumb, A. s. Gumbart, u. d., NJ. D..
Kneeland, Dwight l.. Moody, the great
evangelist; I. Dewitt Talmage D. D., W
Knight Chaplin VI London, f. L. Powell,
| ID. d., w. j. l.. Gloss, John Pollock of
| Scotland, j. L. Lamont Of Ireland. A. c.
Dixon, w. C. Biting O. p. Clifford, ]. II.
Barrows, J. T. Beckey, John Pitts, d. d.,
of Toronto: DR.. Russell II. Conwell Of
Philadelphia. DR.. Greene OF Washington,
| nun JOuI NhndluakeT, PRESIDENT w. IL.
| Harper of the Chicago University, Hon
Zeal Dow and Hon. Elijah a. Morse of
Massachusetts There will, of course, be
talks by the officers and other Endeavors
in addition to those mentioned above and
also by other prominent people
The convention will open on July 10th
and will close on the 18th, and in addition
to the business sessions there will be
pleasure trips and excursions to places Of
interest.
Arrangements have already been mad,
for the accommodation of visitors, who
are expected to number at least 10000
Rates for rooms only will range from II
cents to 81 per day in private families anc
81 to Sl.50 per day at hotels. An add
tional 81 per day will he charged for board
The Delaware delegates are 10 be received
by the Endeavor Society of the Walnut
avenue congregational Church, in the Rox
bury District, DR.. a. II. Plumb pastor
The members of the Boston society vii
look after the interests OF the Delawarean
and see that they are properly taken car
of.
Several preliminary meetings will b.
held in Wilmington and other parts of til
state to arrange for the details of the trim
nTsTutrr ,,oNt-pNrtn4
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25

"Tor several years I have recommended
your 'castoria, and shall always continue to
do so MS IL has invariably produced beneficial
results"
EDWIN +. PAnDEE, M. D.,
1a5th Street and eth Ave-, New York City.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25
CATARRH.

EI.Y'S CREAM RAIN opens and cleanse,
the Nasal Passages, Allays Pain and Inflammation
deals the Sores, Protects the Membrane from
colds RESTORES the Senses OF Taste aud smell. The
baluli quickly absorbed and gives relief at once.
4 particle ia applied into each noRtri and Is aSTse
able. Price ~ cants At druggists or by malt
ELY BkOIHENS. h Marian strnet. New York.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-11-16

way worthy to succeed himself, and
try splendid service.
Senator Allen had only been actively
engaged in senatorial work II few weeks
when the great struggle began over
the bill for the repeal of the Sherman
silver purchasing act. The opponents
of the bill resorted to dilatory tactics
under the senate rules, and undertook
to talk the bill to death. Time was al
lotted to each senator of the opposition.
The senate remained in continuous ses-
sion for three days and nights, until
the fight was given up because of the
physical inability OF the Sound
money" men to compel vote on the
bill. At that time Senator Allen began
n speech one evening ut seven o'clock.
He occupied the floor for is hours,
talking all night, and long after sun
rise the next morning. His voice re-
mained in perfect condition, and lie did
not seem wearied when his place was
taken by another opposition senator to
continue the debate. He took a few
hours sleep, and announced to his col
leagues that he was ready for further
service whenever he should be needed.
There have been many such contests in
the senate, but no man ever spoke con-
tinuously for such a length of time.
From that day until the adjournment
of the Fifty-third congress, Senator AL
len was constantly in his place during
sessions of the senate, and often took
part in debate, and always with credit
to himself and to his people. He will
be heard during the acrimonious dis
cussions which are bound to take
place during the coming winter, and
the senate will always give him good
audience and respectful hearing. He
is a prodigious worker, and l am in
formed that he makes it a point to an
swer every letter received by him, no
matter how humble the constituent
may be who demands his time and at
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-11-16

The figures of 1895 are partly esti-
mated. The production is placed ut
65,0oo,o00 ounces upon the assumption
that the decrease from 1894 will be the
average of the two amounts named by
Mr.. Preston. The price given is the
quotation which was maintained with
but little variation either way for many
months. 1t may prove to be half n
cent below the true average for the
year.
1t will be seen that the average price
declined rapidly from 1O4.6 cents per
ounce in 1890 to 63H cents in 1894. The
silver men very confidently predicted
that the Sherman act of 1890 would
carry silver to the mint par, or 1920
cents per ounce, and keep it there. In
fact, the price did advance one day to a
fraction over 120 cents per ounce, but
after that it fell back TO point lower
than was ever touched before. Pro-
duction continued to increase, however,
until the average price got down to rs
cents in 1898, and since that the falling
off has not been great, considering that
the price has been below 63 cents much
of the time and seldom above 81 cents,
or on the average not more than about
half the mint price.
Director Preston is of the opinion
that the final returns will show a large
increase in the silver output of Mexico
and other countries over that of 1894,
This increase, however, he thinks will
not be quite enough to balance the de-
crease in the output of our mines, SO
that the worlds aggregate production
will be a little less than that of last
year.
The increase in the production of
other countries is significant. 1t shows
that the profits of silver mining else
where are sufficient to induce larger
production, while in this country the
decrease of less than 13h per cent.
from the maximum output of 63 3,500,0o0
ounces in 1892 has been due to suspen-
sion of operations at the poorer mines
and the diversion of capital and labor
into the more profitable business of min
Ing. The facts seem to prove that the
silver mining industry is quite as pros
porous as the average of Industries and
is not entitled to any special favors
from the government.-Chica Chron-
! icle.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-11-16

one of tho broadest men intellectually
and at the same time one of the biggest
men physically in congress to-day. He
IS man of little more than six feet tall.
weighs about 240 pounds, is splendidly
proportioned and picture of perfect
health. His face is smooth shaven,
and his countenance is classic. He is
as gentle as woman, refined in manner
and possesses a heartas kind and gener-
GUS as man ever had. Iknow him well,
and like no man better in public life.
He is n friend one can tie to, and in
whom one can rely with perfect con-
tidence. He is only 4s years old, and
will probably long remain in public
life. de was poor boy and was edu-
Gated in the common schools of Iowa.
He attended the Upper Iowa university
for awhile, but when the civil war be-
gan, like so many other patriotic young
men, he put aside his books and shoul-
dered musket. AS private soldier
in the Thirty-second Iowa infantry,
when only II years of age, he entered
the service and remained until the close
OF the war. He then studied law, and
removed to Nebraska, where he prac-
ticed his profession until elected Judge
OF the Ninth district of Nebraska. He
was always republican, but espoused
the principles of the populist party,
and became permanent president of the
populist state convention OF Nebraska
In 1902. He was elected to the senate
as populist, to succeed Senator Pad
dock, who, by the way, was man every