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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-31
Nothing but stanles,

Things are quiet down in Georgia, to
Judge from this colloquy in rural post
Office, quoted from the Atlanta Consti-
tuition:
us there airy letter here for we uns?"
mo letters"
"Airy postal card?"
NO"
ANY papersY
mo papers,"
"Is you got any aImanacs?"
"No."
"well, reckon well take hunk er
side meat an bottle o. quinine."
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-31
LUCKY" BALDwIN'S PROTEGE.

Pretty Zelda Sanders, MiiIionaire's
Favorite.
Zelda Sanders, the pretty child ac-
tress to whom Lucky" Baldwin, the
multi-millionaire of California, has be-
come so attached, and who has gone
with her mother by his invitation to
San Francisco to be educated, Is a very
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-31

Primitive Appearance.
No city In the United States Is more
interesting to the traveller or Is moro
closely associated with the early history
OF this country than the quaint old town
OF Santa Fee, New Mexico. The Santa
Fe OF to-day Is In many essentials the
Santa Fee Of centuries ago--the same his
toric old landmark Of Indian conflict
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-31

interesting and original character, and
those who have been fortunate enough
to win the child's friendship say that
they do not in the least wonder that
Mr.. Baldwin should have found that
she filed void in his big heart. She
is very boyish in her ways, rides a BIZ
cycle and has lots Of fun. She is but
IL years old, and has a future which Is
very rosy.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-31
DIVERS PHOTOGRAPHED.

instantaneous Pictures of Bridge
Jumpers and Plungers.
The fatal leap of Ben Fuller, the
bridge jumper, from the Tower Bridge,
London, has caused the English illus
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-31
New Color.

Paris has invented new shade or
color which 1t calls pelure d'ognon. That
sounds better. but does not look better,
than the English version-"onion par
Ing"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-31

An Indian In MADEIRA, Cal, has killed
doctor who had agreed to cure his
wife and did not do so. but who yet
collected his fee-took the mans horse
for professional services.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-31
Gigantic Jaes.

Gin sings are the favorite beverage
of one of the big elephants In John
Robinson's circus. 1t takes half gal
lon of the mixture to make the elephant
efeel his drinks"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-31

One hundred years ago coal oil was
unknown. 1t was first made use
Of as an ointment for rheumatism.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-31

Oct 81, the day on which Nevada was
admitted to the Union, Is q legal holi-
day Ia that Statc.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-31

State Senator Clarence Lexow, of
Rockland County, New York, is promi-
nent as chairman of the committee that
is investigating the police corruption in
New York City. Clarence Lexow was
born in Brooklyn forty-two years ago.
His father, who was native of Sleswick
Holstein, was editor of the New York
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-31

Belletristiches Journal and planned to
have his son succeed him In that posi-
ton. With this purpose in view young
Clarence was sent at the age of 16 to the
University of Bonn on the Rhine. he
did not fancy journalism, however, 80 re-
turned to New York and became a law
yer.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-31

Keys made Of bronze and iron were
in use In Greece and Italy as early ~
| the seventh century
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-31
Double Cropping Poor Land.

The reason there Is not more double
cropping nj land Is because the soil gen.
eraly is not rich enough to warrant II.
1t pays in the garden, which on most
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-01

stable on Twelfth street near King
was damaged by tire To the extent OF $50
early yesterday morning.
The electric lights of the state and
county hospitals at Farnhurst were put
out by lightning during the thunder
atorm OF Thursday night last. The acct.
dent caused atemporary return to candies
Tor light during the night.
Superintendent y. @. Tindall ofIKent
county aud pRrlntendent Willard Smith
OF New Castle county will hold q sum mer
school OF methods for teachers In Dover,
beginning on July.l and lasting for five
weeks,
Governor Watson will be In his office In
Dover on Monday OF next week instead of
Tuesday, which Is the regular day.
Seventy.t two candidates for county
school tsaGhers' certificates were examih.
od by Superintendent Willard T. Smith
in No. lschool.house in this city on SaluE.
day.
Charles Smith visited friends In Chester
on Saturday.
Mr.. and Nrs. Robert Pierce, OF Chelses.
Pa. paid Welt to friends In our city Oh
Saturday and Sunday.
Rodney Street Sunday school will give
its annual excursion TO Augustine zieE on
Thursday July lllh.
Rlgney. Second and Monroe streets, Ia
selling fire works new candles, &C., at
very low rates. Call and get bargains.
Miss Minnie Ware. of Bridgetou, N. j.;
was the guest OF Mr.. aud Mrs. Uharles q.
Griffith on Sunday.
Mr., and Mrs. Mulford OF Philadelphia
visited Gordon Heights on Saturday.
Mr.. Arthur X. Taylor who has had a
severe attack Of typhoid foyer. left on
Saturday for few days tip at the sea.
shore.
The monthly meeting of the HllIes
Womau's Christian Temperance Union
will be hold at tho home of Mrs. Sarah
Abbott 2C05 Delaware avenue. on Tuesday
evening, July End, at s O'Clock.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-01
Game called last half OF eighth.


Hon. Charles R.Jeff Els is now mayor of
wilmington, having taken the relns of the
city government at IL o'clock last night
with the congratulations of ex.Mayor
Shottlidge and the representatives of the
city press.
meeting of the outgoing and incom.
ing officials, together with The newspaper
men, was called for In the early evening
1t was informal anu cordial. the transfer
OF the keys by one representative or the
people and their reception by his success.
eor being made with a dignity bsiittiug
the occasion.
A few minutes before midnight Mayor
Shortlldge, addressing Mayor elect Jettetis
congratulated hlru on his election to the
chlet executive Office of the city. handed
Rim the Keys OF thu mayors office, and
spoke briefly Of the important interests
committed 10 his oversight, and reminded
MIN that although the mayors Office had
oeen stripped OF much OF It's Importance
And authority. lie would still find. in his
snortR o promote the interests of the city
muGh To do and many ways to accom- plish
what he believed was his purpose and de-.
sire In that line. With some rsferan cr to
mis- own experience, and brief rasu me of
needed reforms as he saw the m, he rTIahed
tton.
Mayor jefferis In response thanked his
predecessor In office for the thoughtful
courtesy which prompted him to Rdopt
rhat method relii!q u.shtng the auth or lily
conferred on him By the paope and In
quoting bis successo o. into Office. lie also
thanked MIN for many evtdsnees of Ie
spect and good will 10 had reeei ved for
Ehe practical suggestions he had made
and assured him of hla continued hlRl
respect and esteem.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-01

We did not intend to say In our letter
OF last week that the Rev. VIM, r. Taylor
was q mocrat; moi did we Wish TO speak
OF him politically at all, as we prsshme
there are plenty Of politicians to conduct
the political affairs OF the country with.
ministerial department OF the church
We did NOT even knoY phat BILE choice
na..SSSt be, Politically speaking. aud II 1a
had We would not bave put It In print, as
we believe minister's IN the reguler work
OF the church should never be brought
before lhe public gaze a. political lpen.
One thing we are satisfied Of, though,
an excellent preacher, and ons OF the rls.
Ing young men OF tho Conference.
One OF our friends severely criticised
an Item In our letter Of the previous week
In which the reverend gentleman's nam Q
appeared, and TO this criticism we made a
reply, as We thought, 70 the effect that the
erltlciser lnot Mr. IRylor) was Democrat
which we.etill say. and he tells ne he is so
faithful that he does not read the REPUB-
LIcAN. Now then, we again ask how does
that friend Know what is In the REpUBLI-
CAN II he does not read IL, Maybe he gets
some one to read II for him. Perhaps this
would ease the conscience little. At
any rate he must get RocklaEd news. Well,
we are glad It's interesting TO him. Friend
read both and ID papers. 30 that you
may DO we'll versed In the political Jolngs
OF this great nation OF ours.
Clarence Buck. n nephew OF Joseph A.
Buck. was badly burned about the face
and head by the explosion OF fireworks
on Friday. No serious results are anticl.
pated.
Miss Eva Miller. formerly OF this place,
but now of Peidmons W. w., arrived here
on saturday. She will spend few weeks
with her many friends before returning
home. She reports all we'll at Peid IN ont
except Miss Annie Male. who has been sur.
ferlng with an attack OF typhoid, and che
ID much improved.
T. o. WEIGH. of Montchanip, who has
been employed as q carpenter by Colonel
Henry A. DUPONT, hns been transferred 10
the w. N. II. II. shops In the city.
The prayer meeting which has been held
In the M. L. Church here on Thursday will
be held on Wednesday evening thls week
50 as not to come on the Fourth.
The monthly meetlng OF the leaders and
stewards will be held on Saturday evening
at the parsonage.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-01

Professor II. s. GOldey principal and
founder OF the Goldey Wilmington Com.
mercial and Shorthand College, has issaed
the tenth annual circular and catalogue
OF that institution and like fro m publ
cation is the neatest that has been placed
on our desk.
1t is made up OF flity.thrse elegantly
printed pages enclosed In q deilcatety
tinted jetembossad cover and EN- bsllished
with fine executed prints OF the professor
aud members OF the college faculty and of
DEPARTMENTS OF the institution during
study hours.
The text OF the catalogue IL divided into
chapters on bookkeeping and penman.
ship, business correspondence and com.
mercial law, and chapters descriptive OF
the various departments OF commercial
college work that are interesting and IN.
structive to persons contemplating bust.
ness education.
In addition the catalogue contains q
brief history of this educational inetitu.
ton and particularly ofits last years work,
Including the names and addresses OF ali
Its students for the year. and many vatu.
able testimonials from patrons OF the col.
lege and from those who have employed
lts graduates.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-01

The now City Council will meet this
evening to organize. The new officers
who will occupy the positions under this
City Council which ie Democratic will no
doubt lie select by caucus this afternoon,
There are only eight Offices TO I'LL and the
number OF applicants are legion. The
best paying position 10 that of coal oil I'm.
epector. and the man who secures this
ollee can wear diamonds so its said of
those who havo held this office. at any
rate the FOL owing citizens OF Democratic
proclivltes are anxious for tho plumb
Harry Parker, George o Norton. James
w. Smaller, Dennis Kane. Stephen s. Cook
and James 1. Price aud others.
Clerk OF Council now pays salary of
$1,000 2 year, but the memNer of appllca n ts
who want the office are away up. II is
thought that Horace o. johnson has the
lead, while Frank Jeandell Is hunting him
close second. Then Isaac G. Pyle, WIN.
7. Morrison, William @. Baugh and Sim on
Dougherty would be willing TO fill the Do.
sltion aud try and earn the monthly check,
The position Of Clerk Of the market will
not go begging, IA applicants having
already signified their willingness to accept
the position. Matthew J. Gallagher, a
butcher In the Eighth street 10 -rket, 1t lie
said has the inside track. while others say
zion,
The City Oouncilmen have been having
u regular monkey and poll parrot time OF
1t getting rid Of the different candidates
who thluk their claim on the city IL of the
best. IL Is sad but too true that only
eight men will be made happy. while near.
lyn hundred will 10 doubt 40 around the
corner and. after kicking themselves aud
damDing the Dem ooratic party for its In.
gratitude take drink. We hope the new
CITY council Will administer the affairs Of
the city as successfully as theil pred eces.
sors have done and keep the tax rate down
to as low figure as possible.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-01

In tho Unitarian Church yesterday
morning George W. Stone delivered an
admirable discourse upon Perfection as
Taua bit by Jesus" and at the close Of the
services, which were the last to be held 10
the church until September, Daniel w.
Taylor presented to him book which
contained kindly expression OF the
trustees Tor the work NJ, stone had per-
formed as member Of the board aud o
similar expression OF appreciation volcing
the sentiments Of the society.
Mr. Stone was totally uiprepared for
ths incident and was unable TO make any
response. although expressing his surprise
at the gift. He has been connected the
church and has been an earnest worker
for 2S years. his activity beginning with
the organization OF the society.
Nr. and Mrs. Stone left for Boston on
the SO train yesterday afternoon, o mum.
her OF their friends accompanying them
to the Pennsylvania railroad station to
wish them pleasant journey and suc-
cess and happiness In their new home.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-01


After belrK absent from her hume since
last winter. when she left uttired In male
attire. Mise Hettie Dickey has returned 10
her stanton home as mystertousiy as she
diEappeared. She hns since kept herself
IN seclusion. and has given 40 reason for
her going AWAY, From here she went to
Chicago. travelling the greater part OF the
way on freight traiu5 aud en- foot On
Coaching that city, moneylsss and friend.
less, she walked the streets until broken
down by want and suffering. she became
Ill and was taken to hos pltal. On remuv-
ing her shoes the skin came off her feet in
large pieces.
After her recovery from IA severe illness
she manifested a desire to return home
and her people were communicated with,
resulting in her return,
Miss Dlckey Ia pretty and un6ssum.
fpR young woman of about "A years, and
until about two years ago was epgu Reg
heart ana soul In church and tenn per auce
work. II is thought that over study and
sseetlcism caused her aiiil elton.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-01
AnitIseiiienIs.


Tho audiences that are greeting the
Hobinson Opera Company,at Union Park,
In tho most popular comic operas Of the
day,are becoming larger ut each perform :.
ance. The company Ia an extraordl nary
clever one in every respect with but fe "
chungos than when 1t appeared ut The
Grand Opera House, last September. The
comedians are clever and entertain an
audience In such manner that each aud
everyone can not help but attend each
performances. The scenes und costume q
are appropriate. This evening the opel q
Chimes OF Normandy vii be given in
the same CHARACTERISTIC style. The man
ageinent deserve credit in Sou ring
this company for this season and for keen
Ing strict order at each perfurma ace.
This park Is about the beat amusement
resort In this neig LboIhood, as 1t ia cool
and refreshing. The company as well as
the management deserve sucoess
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-01

The journalists had O royal time at the
hotel stockton, Cape May, and enjoyed
the hospitality of the Pennsylvania Rail.
road Company very greatly. On Satur.
day they engaged In fishing. boating and
bathing, closing in the evening with a
grand ball. On Sunday they were ellled
by a grand concert of sacred music by
Mark Hassler's famous band.
In the forenoon thoy were also treated
to quite grand electrical display by Him
who holds the winds in his fist. and the
waters In the hollow OF his hand. This
morning they left for homo, highly pleas
cd and duly thankful for the annual out.
ing. Afforded through the generosity of
the agents OF one OF thu greatest compa.
MES In the world. The Wilmington party
reached onr city shortly after noon. safe
and sound. and will have something to
tell their friends about their trip.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-01
NEW CASTLE NEWS.



Excessive humidity has been the cause
81 the humility oil. our people for the past
lew days and nights. Tbs standard Their
mometers did not tend 10 relieve the anx.
Lefty and the heavy rain was welcomed by
all with the hope that the clerk of the
weather would send cool wave. Old
persons and children suffered the most
There was lively time at the corner OF
Third and Harmony streets yesterday
afternoon for a time. A double seated
carriage containing three gentlemen and
may was coming down Harmony az
best girl turned around the corner. He
had not aulicient room to pass, SO he
steered SO that one wheel of his carriage
went between the body and the wheel of
the other carriage. and tho result was
that the double seat carriage was left
with only three whsels. Fortunately, the
young girl had brother In town In the
livery business and wheel was borro wed
and All went oil rejoicing that no serious
trouble took place.
The schooner Walker Armlngson from
newport News. had a narrow escape fro m
Total destruction yesterday by striking the
gapway at the delaware Breakwater. The
captain OF the vessel undertook to run be.
twsen the Ice breaker and the breaa water,
where there Is only few feet OF water.
The tug Eva McCaulley after three
hours work. succeeded In pulling the
Armington into deep water, and anchored
her In the harbor. The damags sustatned
Rev. y. b. wylle preached his farewell
rermon to his congregation In the Pres
tyterian Church yesterday. He will be
absent FOR three months In Ireland.
The Dobbinsvllle Bay and River Club
was badly disappointed on Saturday. The
schooner that was chartered to take the
CLUB on weeks cruise. failed to mater
falIza.
Two OF the members went to Philadel-
phia and secured another schooner She
Y loading up with the good things tina
will make life worth living for this week
and the club will leave this afternoon.
hev Edward l.. Brady preached an able
nermon yesterday on the life OF St Peter.
He 6welt ON tho fact that the church was
under the special patronage OF st. Potter.
Saturday was the feast of st. Peter and
Paul and yesterday q collection was taken
up In the church for the Pope, theeuc.
cessor to st. Peter at Rome.
Mahlon X. Lancaster has gons to ylr.
ninla on pleasure trip on his wheel.
Mise Sallie Wise 10 the guest of smyrna
frlends
William Jemlson is tho guest of New
Castle relatives.
Harry Newlove was reported to be some.
what better this morning.
Inc kensington base ball club may be q
good club Its players may know
now TO play ball, but men they faced the
" A Q. on Saturday the people quickly
fearned that the boys from the coal
wnarvos were outclassed At every point
IN the game they were surpassed by the
boys In blue. Leach was in his usual
form aud Mallonoy kept the fun going,
EerguAon ran hts record away up by
sending the Kensingi on boys after the
pail while he saunlered around the bases
and made home run,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-01
FIFTH EDITION.


The concert and exhibition which took
place OF end and Washington straeta
spite OF the giolm that taged was ( o6ni.
plete SUCCESS and those who were pfesenf
had Jolly time. Among the members
present were Mlss Lima Boyer, Miss Ida
Thomas. Miss AMMO Johnson. Mira. Mar
tina Holiday, Mr.. VIM. Brown the come.
dian, Tobic johnson and his funny acts,
Mr. Daniel Taylor, Mls5 Annie Harrta,
Mrs. Mary Epps, Mr.. John Jones, Mr.. An.
drew Young. Mr. Al. Groome, Niles Lottle
Crumell, Mrs. Anna Brown. Mr.. frank
Harding, MIR. Willie Lewis. Towards the
last, Miss Eftie Ricketts,, who came pre-.
pared to represent Mt. Enon with one OF
her solos. was compelled to appear on the
stage the second time, singing q soio
whisper Love-" Mas L, Jane Harris
wac present, and said she didn't care
about taking part In the contest but for
fear some one might say she was coward
she came out prepared to meet the sing
Ing ladies'. who had their names on the
program ae singers When she had fin,
lshed singing that colo ''Dreaming of
Love-" there was not any more peace IN
the house. MIR. Carter was compelled TO
dismiss the audience. as there was grand
cake walk to take place, Mr. Chas Mon.
day and Mrs. Clara Farrell won the decls.
ion In the cake walk Three white ladies
yisited the concert, Mrs Wllllams Mise
Baker and sister. MIR. Carter will have a
contest to come Off in July, SO II any
singers feel themselve lucky they can
consult Mr.. Carter. Miss Ricketts, and
Miss Harris will sling again.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-01

LAMPLUGH-On June 70, Mary C., dausbter
OF Newton O. and Snlle NJ Lampluch' uppd
years ind months.
Relatives ana friends are invited 10 attend
tho funcrHi from the residence oil her uncle
Jos. Blnckcy 30 Nost "a street, un Tuesday
afternoon. At o'clock lnteiment at Loin-
bHrdy cemetery.
hELLEf-ln this city ON June 2Sth. 1895,
Charlotte Kelley, aged q years.
Relatives aud friends aTe respectfully in
sitcd to attend the funeral on Aiouday after.
noon at o'cl1G', from the residence of her
mother, Mrs. Lucy Towers. 4l9 Il. Eighth
street. lnterinent at Wilmington and Bran
dSwino Cemetery.
HuTrER- On June 80. 1895. Marqnretsa f..
relict OF tho iate Egb 1T Sutter, aged IS
years.
Relatives and friends nro invlted TO attend
the funeral from the residence OF Ter son
4p2 W. 9Oth street on Tues lay afternoon at
O'Clock. lnterment at HIvorvfew Cemetery,
Salem papers please copy.
MCCAU LLEY-On June aa 1885 Samuel Sim
clair McCaulley, aged % years
Relatives aud friends OF the family arc re-
spectively Invited to attend the funeral from
$40 King street. Tuesday, July ,. al Il a. m,
lnterment In Wilmington and Brandyw ne
Cemetery.