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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31

John l.. Snyder, a heretofore winter
resident of Wilmington, died at the home
OF his daughter, Mrs. George A. Ham
mond at Atlantic Highlands, y. j., on
sunday week, and was buried there on
Wednesday, Mr. Snyder had been i'll for
many weeks. suffering with carbunc.e at
the base of the brain, which ultimately re-
suited in his death. During his sujourn in
Wilmington at the residence Of his
daughter, Mrs. Harry A. Beeson, Mr..
Snyder connected himself with Grace
NJ. i. Church, and was a regular attendant.
taking that part in its meetings which was
characteristic of the true Christian and
attained the brotherly love of all its MEM
bers. He was wel.known for his kindness
of heart toward all and his nprightuess OF
character. Throughout his illness he was
a most patient sufferer, fully realizing and
having that faith in the existence Of an
eternal home to which he was iourneying.
surrounded by all his family, his death
was peaceful, and although his departure
was surrowful, his place among the
reserved above consoles the striken ones.
lie was native of New Jersey, born IN
1877
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31
MUSICAL CHAT.

G. J. Herman, the leader Of Mt. Salem
NJ. L, Church choir, is working hard to
give his friends OF that locality some
pleasing musical events. Thursday even
ing, January 3lst, u musicale will be given,
when the best talent that can be secured
will participate. on Thursday evening,
March l4th, the Columbian Glee Club VIII
give a concert for the benefit OF the pipe
organ fund. Mr.. Herman wants big
organ ami if hustling will bring it he will
surely have his wants supplied in that line.
The Wilmington Chorus held an excel.
lent rehearsal in their rooms in the
Builders Exchange on Thursday evening,
preparatory to their coming concert, The
soloistS of the occasion will be Miss Mary
X. Thielman, Mrs. Howard H. lyle, MIR, J.
Newman Davis ard Mr.. Horace Is.
Harrison. Mrs. Olga Baumann will be
the accompHnist, The chorus is in excel.
lent shape, and as this Is their initial bow
before the public, they will undoubtedly
be greeted by large audience. This will
also be Mr.. Carpenters first appearance as
a director of large chorus, although he is
well.known as a capable choir leader Our
musicians are looking forward to the event
with considerable interest
| am told that the Ferd Fullmer Male
Chorus is endeavoring to secure n.
Dushane Coward of Washington, ID. c.,
to assist them at their coming concert.
Mr.. Coward would undoubtedly prove q
drawing card, as 1t has been Il long time
since he was heard in concert work in our
city. The club have also secured the SER
vices of another vocalist of our city, who,
when she makes her appearance. will
catch the house by storm by her excellent
singing.
one of our music dealers had funny
experience d few days ago. A new song
that has just come out IS entitled, Girl
Wanted" and the title is printed in very
bold type the name Of the song standing
out very prominently. The enterprising
dealer had the song displayed in his
window and to the casual observer 1t con.
veyed the idea that he was advertising for
girl. a lev mornings ago long lanky
young couniryman came in the store and
walking up TO the proprietor said very
coniidentially; want u gall" The
music dealer was somewhat oazed by the
question, and replied that he did not think
he did. This seemed to chagrin the coun-
| tryman very greatly, and he asked "Got
some une?' The music dealer was even
more dumbfounied, and replied to the
| mans query I'VE don't want any girls
| here. What are you driving AT any how n
| "Well, I'm gosh hanged sorry, said the
| countrymun, "'cause ! know good gal
what wants place, and seem yer sign in
| the windrr, list thought I'd stop and see
il | couldn't git her the job" "1ou don't
understand, my dear sir" said the genial
music dealer, with bland SMILE fol. 1t
had Just dawned ON him what was the
matter, I'VE are not advertising for a girl;
that is simply a song that you see in the
| window" The fellow was. somewhat
angered at the smiles he saw IA the faces
of several who had overheard the cnnver'
saton, and as he walked out of the store he
was heard to remark: That's gosh
hanged funny name for song"
ELLSWORTH.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31
LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL
Death Comes to Him In Lon
don.
AN EVENTFUL PUBLIC CAREER
His Wife Was Miss Jennie
Jerome of New York.


LoypoN, Jan. 24.--lord Randolph
Churchill died at 3 o'clock this morning.
His end was peaceful and painless.
During the morning u privlte funeral
service for the family only was held mt the
Churchill residence, on Grosvenor Square
The remains Will be inferred on Monday
next at Bladon Church. near Blenheim,
where the two younger brothers of the
deceased are buried.
The mother Of the late Lord Randolph
Churchill, Frances Ann Emily, Duchess
of Marlborough, is seriously i'll.
HIS EyESrFuL CAREER.
Lord Randolph Henry Spencer Churchill
was the second son of the seventh Duke Of
Marlborough. He was born on February
18th. 1SiO, and was educated at Merton
College, Oxford He represented Wood
stock in the House of Commons from
February, 1874, until April, 1850, and again
from that time (whcn he was returned
with II diminished majority until Novem-
Der, 1855. He afterwards stood for Biz
mingham, but was defeated and was then
returned for South Paddington.
From 1874 TO 1890 he was almost silent
in the House but from 1880 onward he
made himself conspicuous III the House
against the Liberal party, and was the
chief member of that small section of the
House known rs the fourth party"
On Ine uCCeSslOIl Ol lIUlu DhllbUUTN .
government to office, in 1885, Lord Ran
iiolph Churchill filled the post OF Secretary
of State for India. His short tenure of
the India office was marked by the annex
alton OF upper Burmah. lie resigned
office with Lord Salisbury to return after
six months as Chancellor of the Exchequer
and as leader Of the House of Commons,
but to the surprise of all, he resigned his
membership suddenly in December OF the
same year.
Lord Randolph married, in 1874, Miss
Jennie Jerome, daughter of the late
Leonard Jerome of New York. She has
since become prominent member of the
Primrose League. Lord and Lady Ran.
dolph Churchill visited this country, for
the first time in many years last summer
and then continued Eastward on tour of
the world, from which they returned,
landing at Marseilles, December 22d. This
voyage was undertaken for the benefit OF
Lord Randolph's health, which was badly
shattered when he landed in New York on
July 4th last.
Lord Randolph Churchill leaves, besides
the widow, two sons, Winston Leonard,
horn i'll 1879, and John Henry, born in
1850,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends TO personal enjoyment when
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 to 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 perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fever
and permanently curing constipation.
It has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
1eys, Liver and Bowels without weak.
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is 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,
md being well informed, you will MOI
.ccept any substitute if offered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31
T0RDS AND PHRASES.



The following words and phrases are
not found in the Bible us quoted. We are
asked many times concerning them. They
are believed by many to be there, and to
the first person who will prove that | am
not right will present one of the books,
What the Bible Contains, and Docs Not
Contain" for their trouble. Send u stamp
Tor reply back, or no answer will come.
"a little bird shall hear your voice and
carry IT,.
ASK largely that your Joy may be full"
lis the word ''largely" found in the Bible
| think not though hundreds of people
use it,
by the sweat of thy brow thou shalt
"C!eanliness is next to Goodness" (The
word cleanliness does not occur in the
Bible)
"Deathless." "discmbodled spirit" dds.
embodied SOUL" ''endless woe" eternal
suffering in conscious misery" "everlast-
every tub shall stand on its own
bottom.n CThere is no tub in the Bible
and the word tits" occurs but once.)
II know In whom have believed
Immortal soul.' Crhe word 'immortal'
is found only onCe.)
In the midst of life we are in death"
In the beginning God created the
| heavens and the earth"
God tempers the wind to the shorn
lamb"
MANY shall be called and few shall
| be chosen"
Never dying SOUL
80 Lord hasten the time when nation
snail be born in day."
"One shall chase a thousand and two
put ten thousand to flight" Il have been
in experience meetings and heard these
words quoted often.
"Our Father who art in heaven"
our God is n consuming fire -
The Lurd tod is Il stln and a shield,
and no good things will lie withhold from
them that walk uprightly."
| There shall be weeping wailinp and
gnashing uf teeth Il have been told nv
a score OF persons at least that was wrong
IN TINS and to all such have offered TO
give a book for their trouble and to this
time have received no answer).
where two or three have met in NV
name there am | ia their midst and that
tn bless"
Yea, though | walk through the dark
valley and shadow of DEATH &c. (There
Is no dark there; people cannot see a
shadow IN the dark; you have to have a
light to see it,
You cannot prove by the Bible that
Moses was 10 years building the ark"
Truth should not be told at all times.n
Come unto mo all We that weary and
heavy laden, and will give you rest" II
have heard these words quoted in prayer
hundreds of times.)
| CLAYMoET, DEL., Jan. Of 1903
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31
TRISs-pENINsULd CANAL.
The Survey From snow Iiiil TO sinepuxent
bay Completed.


Special to the Baltimore sun.
SNow HUI Mp. Jan. 25-The survey
OF the proposed canal from the PocomOEe
river to Sinepuxent bay has been COM
pleted under the direction of Civil Engi-
neer Joseph Il. Mofeland of Wilmington,
Del. assistants, Melvin NJ. Gillette OF New
York ANA Herman Shubert Of Philadel,
phiu. The route as surveyed starts ut the
Pocomoke river opposite Purnelps mill
dam, near Snow Hill, follows the mill
stream up the middle fork. crosses the
county road by the farm of John A. Dale
in II southcrly course to the farm of j. ii.
Richardson. At this point the route is due
west along the bed OF Paw Paw branch to
the bay, coming out about ha!f-mile below
Public Landing.
The survey shows that the waters of the
bay are two feet higher than the waters OF
the POcomoke river ut low tide, and also
that when it is low tide in the bay II is
high tide in the river and vice versa. This
would, i'll case the canal were cut reduce
the tide IN The river and cause a drainage
Of the swamp lands along the river thus
greatly advancing their value. The cost
OF the canal has been estimated ut $3.50. 900.
a sum that the United States government
can well afford to appropriate for such AN
important work.
The engineers have also completed a
triangular survey of the Pocomoke river,
from Shad Landing to the steamboat
wharf, Snow Hill for the purpose of max
ing map for use of the United States
government coast SURVEY.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31

A large number of women from diff
ferent churches met in the parlor of the
Y. NJ. {. A. building Yesterday week.
for the purpose of considering plans Of
helpiulness for young girls not reached by
other lines of work. Different suggestions
were made by Mrs. ]. Il. Nlilligan ny
which she thought much good could be ac-
complishcd. Discussions by those present
followed the general trend of which was
to have something on the model of the
Young WOmens' Christian Association as
IL exists in other cities. Nothing definite
was done towards organization except in
the appointing of COMMITTEES.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31
NEWARK ELECTRIC LINE.
Proposed Electric halfway From tho
'Athens oil Delaware" to Oxford, Pa.
West Chester Rem blican.

Proposed Electric halfway From tho
"Athens oil Delaware to Oxford, Pa.
West Chester Republican.
Two capitalists of New York were in
oxford yesterday looking after the in
terests OF Il proposed electric railroad be-
tween oxford aud Newark, Del, to be
known as the oxford and Newark Electric
Railroad. They came to view the town,
ascertain the population along the pro
posed line and other facts. They were
the guests of the oxford Board of Trade
while there They were shown around
the town by u committee of the board.
After taking dinner at the Oxford House
they were driven over the route of the
proposed road to Newark. They were
much pleased with oxford and its pros
poets, They each had received one OF the
ILLUSTRATED Oxford" and were impressed
with the prospects of the town.
Much interest is being taken BY the
people along the proposed line in the con-
stTuctinn of this road. The farmers and
inhabitants of the small villages through
which the road proposed is TO pass are
very anxious to have ii come. one farmer
makes the following Offer: Ii the com
pany builds the proposed electric road he
will give them the right Of way through
his farm half u mile long and 10 feet wide
and $1,000. If they will build steam
railroad and make a station on his land he
will give them the same amount of land TO
go through his farm, 81 600, and will build
Il brick station and equip it for them. 1t
| is thought that the road will be built if the
| right of way can. be secured This would
be great benefit to oxford, the country in
| the vicinity of the road and Newark.
| oxford needs southern as well Us u
| northern outlet.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31

Garfield Camp No. 2. Sons of Veterans,
held their sixth anniversary Thursday
at the rooms, corner Sixth and Shipley
streets. The opening address was made
by Thomas Hall. Addresses we're made
by Department Commander Nantine, Com
rades Bullock, solomon. and Others Of the
q. \. K. solos were rendered by the
following gentlemen: Elmer solomon,
Richard Smith, Daniel GaUke. Harry
Reed, John Donghery and Department
Commander yuntine. Duct. organ and
harmouica, Ayers and Duugherty. A
panorama of u trip around the world was
given by George Taylor, assisted by his
band. REGULATIONS were given BY Miss
Emma Reeves and George TAYLOR, a drill
by members of the Camp Guards. and a
musical sketch by the ~mith brothers,
Refreshments were then served. The
committee including Chairman. A. w.
TO thank all those who assisted ii making
the entertainment Il success.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31

\ surprise party was given to Clarence
Black burn, mt his home near this city,
Wednesday evening, he having received
the list milestone in life's journey An
enjoyable time was spent in playing games
ana music, instrumental and vocal, were
INDUCED in, AT u late hour all were in
vited into the dining room, where they
did ample justice to all the delicaces of
the season. The guests departed at a REASON
able hour wishing Mr.. Black burn many
returns of the day. Among those who
participated in the grand event were !:
Misses Flora Silltoe, Luctta Slllitoe, the
Misses Thompson, Reba Blackburn. BERTHE
Wilson, Bessie Wyatt, Lille Dernoll
Bessie White, Florence Edwards, Sadie
Sillitoe, Annie Fleming, Eta Mcguire,
Flora Eglinton, Annie tirier Anna Meg
GIBSON, Jennie Blackburn, Edith Black
burn Clara Rulings, Mary Blackburn,
Alberta Lang, Lettie Black burn, May
Sillitoe, Mr.. and Mrs. George Blackburn,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Burris aud Mrs. Black
burn, Messrs. George Morgan, Herbert
White, Ben Sillitoe, Frank Moore, Frank
Megginson, Edward Sillitoe, Willis Black
burn, Robert White, Walter Morgan Ben
Thompson, Harry Fisher, Charlie Black
burn. Mr.. Watson, Robert Grier, John
Blackburn, Ephraim Sutton, Percy Hen.
derer, Clarence Blackburn. Richard Meg.
ginson, Charlie Grier and Theodore Black.
burn,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31

The friends Of Harry Stanton gave him
pleasant surprise Friday evening at his
home, No. 1927 East Eighth street. III honor
of his 2lst birthday, The early part of the
evening was agreeably spent in playing
games. NC, after which the guests partook
Of bountiful repast. Those present were
Miss Lena Mills, Miss Carrie lIance. Miss
Margie Reuss, Miss Bessie Williams, Miss
Lula libggs, Miss Lydia Aspri, Miss
Sallie Eberhardt, Miss Maggie Eoulk, Miss
Eva Rcuss. Miss Ethel McVey, Mrs.
Plummer and son of Queen Anne, Md.
Mrs. Reuss, Mrs. McVey, Loci, wood
Aspril, Arthur Green, William Smalley,
Lindsay, Harry Down. At Il late hour the
company departed Wishing their happy
host many pleasant returns of his birth
DAY. a-.-.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31
nUneL4ns HELD ron oodRr.
with Robbing the Residence oi
StllmRn A. Hohgman TuesdaY Week.

StllmRn A. Hodgman Tuesday Week.
Thomas Riley and Alfred Spencer were
given hearing in municipal court Friday
morning and held to answer ut the febru-
AIRY term of the general sessions court OH
the charge of entering the house OF Still
man a. Hodgman, No. 1921 Washington
street, Tuesday week and stealing several
suits Of clothes, an overcoat, umbrella and
other articles.
Patrolmen WEIGH and Todd arrested
Riley and Spencer Wednesday morning
They went to the house of Joseph
Springer, Tatnall street and Elliott avenue.
about midnight. and Springer. knowing
Riley, allowed the couple to remain by
the stove until morning. When they
went away they forgot an umbrella and
basket, which ultimately led TO their ar
rest. They were held in $500 bail.
Harry, alias Brigham" Young and
Amanda Young, were rcarraignel upon
the charge of neglect OF their children.
Willard Hall Porter OH behalf of the
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Children, called number of witnesses
who testified to the filthy condition ot the
hoyel in which the children were found.
They swpre tbat the parents were addicted
to drink and were incapable OF caring for
the children Mr.. Porter asked that the
children be committed to the care of the
society. Judge Ball made the order.
Mrs. Young was evidently unprepared
for this announcement. She created o
sensational scene IN the prisoners box by
calling for her children. while her husband
called down a malediction on the head of
the agent who had taken the children
away.
Building Inspector Dohl says that when
he went to condemn the houses in the
Hoode he received scathing arraignment
from "Oyster" Kate and Brigham
Young for his action in condemning the
Greeley street homes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31
NOISES HURyED no DEATH.
stable Owned by Joseph Could Quilted
by Fire Late FRIDAY Sight Contents De-
gtTnypd.

by Fire Late Friday Sight Contents De-
stToypd.
Fire broke ont in stable owned BY
Joseph Gould on Willing street, in the
western part of the city about midnight.
The flames spread So rapidly that the
building WAS Quilted before the iiremen ar
rived. Two horses were burned to death,
together with three wagons. one sleigh,
several sets Of harness and Il lot OF hay
aud grain. The horses and vehicles were
the property of Charles Ramsbcrger, who
rented the stable from Joseph Gould. Mr..
Ramsberger's loss is about $1,000. The
property il insured for $500.
The stable of Frederick kicnle. adjoin-
ing, was threatened with destruction at
one time, hut the liremen managed to save
the stable and its contents, although the
Gould stable was almost destroyed. The
flames ragged with such tierCeness that il
was impossible to rescue the horses from
the burning building. They we're roasted
to death.
The stable in which the fire occurred is
one Willing street, small thoroughEare
running from Fifth to sixth and between
West and Washington streets. It is rented
by Mr.. Gould to Charles RRmsberger. the
commission merchant at Fourth and King
streets.
The origin of the fire is unknown. II
was discovered by several men who were
going home from lodge. They smelled
smoke and made All investigation which
led TO the discovery of the fire. They
turned in an alarm from box III, Fifth
and Washington streets, about II o'clock
The iiremen responded promptly and
worked hard to put out the flames. They
were successful In saving the surrounding
property.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31

Before Judge Grubb last Saturday. on
the application OF Willard salisbury, rep.
resentiug the Union National Bank, q
judgment creditor, against the estate of
Sarah T. sharp, deceased, an order
was made TO pay the sum of SS03.
James Hossinger, administrator of Will
liam Dean, deceased, represented by
Charles b. Evans. made return of real es-
tate which was approved. The return of
the petitioners appointed to make parti-
ton sale of real estate of James Biddle,
deceased, of New Castle hundred. was no
partition. John H. Rodney was appointed
trustee to sell. Alexander J. Hart was APP
pointed guardian of Marie NJ. and Ger.
trude Il. Kelly minors sof this city. The
petition was presented by Willard Sauls-
bury.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31

An enjoyable party was given Friday
evening by Lizzie Rebman, No. sos Jetfer-
son street. Among those present were:
Masters Bradley Hyatt, Charlie Higgins,
John Gallagher, Austin Buckley, John
Rebman. Edward Hanna, Daniel Mulhern,
Bayard Hearn, Joseph Donahue, Frank
Horisk, james Hanna, John Malcolm and
Charles Ragey, also the Misses Annie
Cecilia Rebmau Gertrude Burns, Susie
Mulhern. Bessie Grant, Louie rruaX. Maria
Mctioldrick, Lizzie Rebman. Nellie
Doherty. Julia Murray and Anna Rebman.
Miss Reblnan received many beautiful
presents,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31

Apron Sale and supper-The Almshouss
Library.

Library.
Arrangements have been made by this
organization to hold an apron sale and
supper with children's entertainment on
the afternoon and evening of Washing
toms birthday. The entertainment for
children will commence at 2.30 y. M, and
as it will be a school holiday, it is expected
a large number of young people will be
present. A small fee Of 10 cents will be
charged for admission. There will be two
tables. one where aprons and other useful
articles may be obtained. and the other
arranged with dolls prettily dressed. Sup.
per will commence at 5 o'clock aud will be
served on the European plan.
This band of earnest and enthusiastic
young women are doing a great deal of
good in many different lines of work but
are hampered somewhat financially by
the increasing demands upon them, and
are deserving of more encouragement than
they receive. The last appeal was from
the almshouse where library was started
Thanksgiving Day, for more books and
periodicals, especially adventure and
travels. The Jail also would like more
new reading matter. Persons desiring so
to do can leave books and papers for dis
tribution, at the reading rooms, 100 West
Eighth street.