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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-24
ORNAMENTING THE TREES.

Where Tinse1 and Glass for Christ
mas Decoration Come From.
How many of the hundreds of thou
sands of children and grown people who
have enjoyed the sight of and helped to
fasten the many fragile ornaments to the
Christmas tree know whence these dainty
nothings come? At least nine-tenths of
the worlds supply of these fimsy knick-
knacks come from Thuringen-Wa the
forest of Thuringen, in Central Ger
many. Nothing could more appropriate
ly be called the storeroom and workshop
of Santa Claus than these elevated, as
well as isolated, forest-clad mountain
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-24
THEY DIDN'T FIT.

T was the night be-
fore Christmas, and
near midnight. The
main postoffice in
one of our large
cities, always the
scene of great ac-
tiyity, was now the
scene of the great
est. The clerks
b a d thrown off
their coats a n q
were fairly flying
about, perspiring,
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-24

his dagger through the mistletoe and
holly
And flares about the stoutest cedar's veil.
And the Western wind comes rushing in
white and binding furry,
And dances on the hilltops the livelong
winter day;
And the tiny snow-winged fairies, they hus-
tie and they hurry
Till all the earth is sAugly tucked away.
The Eastern wind comes up from where the
low, white boys are lying;
And he brings a veil of moisture, and he
brings the sleety rain:
We hear him shrilly wailng. and we hear
him softly signing,
Then the Southern wind comes whispering Of
valleys that are sleeping
Among the orange thickets and groves OF
palm and date,
And we dream a dream of springtime, and OF
pinkS and lark-spur peeping,
And know that we shall find them II we
wait.
But Janus claps his ice-maled hands, and
stamps upon the heather;
Once more his forces rally at mandate OF
their king;
And all the mad and merry winds clasp
hands and dance together,
And fees away the fairy dream of spring.
Good Housekeeping.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-24
The Modern Aspiration.

She hung her stocking by the fire.
And thought 1t was no sin
To wish that she might find, next day,
A golden calf within.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-24
New Years Wish.

A Happy New Year to you, little one,
Whose Happy New Years are just begun!
And may your life be as sweet and true
As the wishes to-day that are wished for you.
Youths Companion.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-24
A Great Present.

s'What are you going to give Santa
Claus for Christmas?" asked auntie.
81 guess I'll give him my stocking"
answered May.
'Why, Santa Claus doesn't care for
that" auntie returned.
.sWell," said May, ''then he can fill it
and give it back to me. "-Harper's Young
PeoDle
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-24
An UnfeeIing Man.

sWhat are you going to give me for
my Christmas PRESENT. asked Mrs. Cum
SO of her husband.
s'About fifty dollars to pay for mine"
replied the wretch.-Judge.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-24
r,.a.;.;,v Not Yet Completes.

Tommy-Come on out an play.
Eddy can't.
Tommy-Why not!
Eddy got some CHRISTMAS 'niuss
,,ot amt broke yet.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-24
Another Garment Hung.

ibid you hang up your sock last
night?"
mo. I hung up my overcoat yester-
day to get the money for present for my
best girl''-Puck.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-24

grumbling and swearing. Here are TWO
PARCELS called one of them to another,
'that have come undone. Why aren't
people more careful? There, by J've,
they've burst outright, and all the con-
tents are on the floor" Scoop EN- up
and stuff 'em in again." said his COM
rade. and tossing him ball of strong
Irvine. ''tie 'em up good and strong with
some of this Thank heaven! they're the
last of the Christmas lot
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-24
a Holiday Jingle.

We may as well remember,
While getting Christmas cheer,
rhere'U be another holiday,
Known as the glad New year.
Ana when our purse is empty
Wa,u and we haven't reckoned
On Georges birthday, which occurs
ON Feb'ry twenty-second
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-24
Hang 1t Up.

The Christmas fashions now are out,
And really tits quite shocking;
The only novelty about
Is something new In stockings
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-24


Whilom, they tool above some burial mound.
Again, they summon souls to praise or
prayer;
They mingle in with music when 1t plays
MelodiOus so that all of life seems fair;
Or tinkle dimly in the covert ways
Where wethers lead the flock that is their
care.
Whilom, at sea they hoarsely boom. and
fright
The good ships from the rocks; on land
they tell
The time o day by morning, noon and night;
Chime Ger the sleeping city, All is well,
Or bid the folk be up with early light
But Were be bells so buoyant, sweet and
strong
Upon the air as these of Christmas time!
So fraught with precious meanings Is their
song,
SO swelling with hope and joy sublime.
Christs bells to you all benisons belong!
-Godey's
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-24
JANUARY.

LUFF old Winter
Chieftain! III o W
his merry forces
rally!
Clash of spears and
clink of spurs,
and plume Of fly
Ing snow;
Swift they come
from frozen sea
and marsh, and
moor and valley,
All the bold and
m | G h t y winds
that blow.
The Sultan Of the
Northland comes
with stiff and rat
Ting volley;
Not an acorn in the
forest can escape
his driving gale;
And he even hurlS
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-24

ing with a comical grimace, "and what
in the world am | to do with them?"
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-24

1t was 9 o'clock on Christmas MORN
ing. Mr. Arthur Proctor had just seated
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-12-24
CHRISTMAS BELLS.

OW many memories
gather rou n d
the sound
!. OF bells, those sill
yer monitors to
us!
Whilom, they peal
dire dangers,
and the ground
Trembles to tramp
of feet fear-furi-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-12
A SERIOUS BLUNDER
A SIMILARITY OF NAMES CAUSES
CONFUSION.
Mr.. Robinson of corsicnnn Arrested
for cashins = Check belonging
20 Another Bobin,on-He Ex-
plains, Refunds and Is Released.

]. a. Robinson OF corsicana was ar
rested In this city yesterday morning
by Detective Talbot charged with cGsh-
Ing a check In Corsioana belonging TO
another man with the intent to convert
to his own use.
II seems that there are two parties
named Robinson in Corsicana. One OF
them had purchased some tickets from
the Houston and Texas Central rail-
road amounting to $s2.7n. The tickets
We're lost and the company notified OF
that fact.
After the lapse OF week the railroad
people sent Mr.. Robinson a draft. re-
funding the amount. BY mistake the
letter was delivered to j. A. Robinson,
who read II and cashed the check
j. a. Robinson said In explanation
that he thought the money was sent to
him as rebate from shipments OF cot
ton that he had made over that road.
He refunded the money and was re-
leased
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-12
CANCER
Cured with Soothing BaImy oils
The Crue knife and turning
Plaster Must Go.


Cancer OF the FACE, LIPS, MOUTH,
NOSE. EAR. BREAST. UTERUS,
RBCTUM, Etc.
All Cancers internal or external yield
rapidly to the effects OF the MILD and
PAINLESS OILS. Also Tumors, III
GERS. and Old Indolent Sores, and all
Chronic Ska Diseases quietly and
permanently cured with our Balmy
Soothing Oils. Hundreds OF testimo-
malls furnished. The following are n
few of the many cases we have cured
who viii be pleased to write you con-
corning these wonderful Oils.
John Hersch, 1896 Jefferson St. Kan
sas City.
Mrs. ]. NJ. Sweet s1 Elmwood
Ave.
Mrs. NJ. N. Houstln. Bible Grove.
Mo.
Colonel S. X. Ray. sweet springs.
Mo-
c. T. stlgieman. Grand Pass, No.
w. u. Lewis. Ruttawn. Ky.
Mrs. Maud b. JOY, Eddyville, KY.
DIR. W. c. Harvey, Roanoke. Mo,
Mrs. Emma Wemple. Westport, Mo.
Hon T. b. Maddox. x-representative
OF Tarrant county. Fort Worth, Tex.
For price OF oils and book on cancer
address Columbia on COMPANY, 7os
Main street Fort Worth, Tex.
7. y. Cut this out and send to some
afflicted friend,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-12

Tho International route In c3nneciio,.
with the H. and 4. C. and Rock Island
route y running daily line OF Pull
Fort Worth and San Antonio. connec.
tlon IL made at Garrett by passengers
10 and from Dallas. forming the Raj
route between points In the ReplblIc
of Mexico, Laredo. and Corsicnna. Dai-
las. Fort Worth and North Texa,
hntnn,o a, e.so n, M. Aus,,n Y ,,.s Sar
M. arriving at Garrett at 7iS a, m.
Dallas 9.25 a. m, Fort Worth iO,s0 n
m. Returning leaves Dallas TOO p. M.
Fort Worth. 600 p. M, arriving at Tny-
ior at $50 a. M. Austin $50 a m, San
Antonio $3.50 a. m. d. J. PRICE,
A @ p
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-12
DIVORCE WANTED.
Grant nutter Seeks surcrensc From
Married Wocs.

Grant Rutter comes with n petition
FOR dissolution OF the marriage rela-
tlon with his wife on account OF her
declaring that she did not love him.
and did not want TO live with him, al
though the plaintiff had tried every
way he knew TO make her dutifui hus-
band. He further afiiirms that she at
tempted to bring him into dlsrepute
with the order OF the brotherhood OF
Locomotive Firemen and also attempt
ed to secure his discharge by the rail-
road company which had him employ
ed. He further alleges that she would
drink liquors with certain men and was
untrue to her marriage VOWS. Prem
ises considered he found life with her
insupportable and prays for divorce
by decree OF court.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-12

Cooke. by next friend; reversed and re-
manded: W. =. Hardwlok vs.. A. L. Gle
ger. from Tarrant: affirmed: II. p. Hall
Va. Texas and Pacific Railway com
pany. from Tyler. reversed and re-
manded; -. q. Evans company vs.. John
a. Gumpel ct nj. from Palo Pinto. ar
firmed: w. H. Chlsum VS.. j. c. Chcs-
mutt. administrator. ct al, from Clay.
affirmed. g., c, and S. +. Railway COM
rany va. T.. u. St. John. from rarrant,
affirmed. provided remittur OF $40 is
filed In twenty days. otherwise revers-
ed; A. II. Cleveland ct al. VI. Butts
Bros. from Parker, submitted
Motions decided; Patton 4 Wilburn
VS.. Mrs s. NJ. Collier. to strike out
statement OF facts. oveiruled. cost taxes
against mover; II. X, Mullins ct al. vs..
J. r.. DeArmand Ct al, 10 discuss APP
peal. overruled: A. ". Blair Va. H. l..
BeEgerstaff, TO strike out plaintiffs
amendments to proceedings, overruled,
remedy In county courts to correct it's
records; John c. Harrison. trustee, vs..
". Harding. receiver. for rehearing,
granted and case TO be reset.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-12
Epworth League Conference san
Antonio. Tex. ApriI fi-17.

For the above occasion the NJ, X.
& II. will sell tickets April Is and IA,
limited for return 10 April 10 at rate OF
St for the round trip. In connection
with this meeting we viii run special
train, leaving Fort Worth at 1886 a. m.
April II, where II will pick up the spe-
clai cars previously set out 10 be
decorated. and arrive at San Antonio
ut Q p m. Those who prefer cnn use
the regular train service on selling
dates. An extension OF limit ran be
secured by depositlng tickets with tae
agent Of the terminal line II shu An.
tonic for the benefit OF those who de-
sire to participate " fhr
ranged for Mexieo City (s25), Monterey
.5o) and Rockport. Corpus Christi or
AranAns Pass, 50 round trip.
Returning the special win leave San
Antonio on the morning Of April rs
and stop about two hours NJ AuatIn so
that dcleFates and visitors may view
the capitol. take street car ride to
the great dam and have sail on Lake
Mcdonald.
J. r. CONFER.
- r ~
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-12

$1,000. 90. Fort Worth Tex. April 1926.
Received OF Supreme Lodge, National
Reserve Association. the sum OF One
Thousand Dollars, In full payment and
discharge of all claims and demands
arising under certificate No. 243l. issued
March IL. 1894. by said Association, to
Jno. J.. Dun, late a member OF WASH
inston Lodge No. SIS OF the National
Reserve Association. located at Fort
Worth, Texas. and in favor of Mrs.
Sallie II. Dun. his wife and beneficiary.
MRS. sALLIE T.. DUFF.
Witness: A b. Moore A r Hall.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-12

The city tax collections for yesterday
were exceedingly Hight, the amount not
reaching 500. The 4 10 per cent pen
Hity was postponed twice, but Il has
been In force since "Wednesday last and
will 40 continue.
The city collector. Mr., Jones. Is pre-
pafinR q comparative table showing
tho tax receipts for tho years 1884 and
1885, as compared with 1894 up to the
present time, which win be finished IN
few dayB
City aecretary Montgomery WAS
somewhat bctter yesterday, and able 10
be at his desk sor \ short time.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-12
Auno,,nrcuent

Madam Burton. No. COO Throciernor-
ton, having graduated from the dress
crtting school over Butts Bros. store.
will do all kinds OF fashionable dress
making and ladies' tailoring. guaran-
teeing a perfect fit. without alteration
for the ladies OF Fort Worth and vlcin-
ity. Madam Burton tx the only dress
maker in the city who can DO your
work without causing you the lncon-
venienco OF trying on. and comes
recommended to you by the Standard
Garment Cutting compuny.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-12

Taken Af,su rierce struggle win
omcers.

ST Louis, Aprii ia man whose
name Is thought to be Robert BEN, and
who Is supposed TO be one OF the rob-
bera who held up the Frisco train at
Sleepy HIN. Mo-. April /. has been ar
after desperate struggie with a ro.sas
OF officers during which he was ahof
"a me arm lie refuses TO tell the lui-
thoritles anything about himself I'M
from information received at the Wells-
Fargo'a Express company's Office TODAY
ne nnswers the description OF one Of
him escaped. "''A
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-12
JUDGE NueENrrs TYPOGRAPHY


From the latest advices OF Judge Nu-
gents friends II is learned that his BIZ
ography prepared by Mrs. Nugent,
VIII very soon be In the hands OF the
publishers. and that the book will be
upon the market by June l. II Il need
less TO add that II will have large
sale throughout the state: It win con-
tain splendid portrait OF the lament
ed Popnlist leader.
The publishers to whom It has been
offered are 50 greatly pleased with the
work that they VIII bring II out on It's
merits, SO that the original plan adopt
cd by his friends OF guaranteeing the
sale OF a given number OF copies has
been abandoned and all money 80 paid
In win be refunded.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-12

The candidates for precinct officers
for precinct No spoke last night nj
Boardman's store IN the First ward.
There was a good crowd and much en-
thuriaHm aroused.
Yesterday the candidates for district
Judge. county judge. district and coun-
~ clerks and county attorney spoke OF
Grapevine. There was heated debate
between some OF the opposing candi-
defes. Az the election draws near oil
OF the races seem TO become closer and
more heated.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-12

Big Mouth Kid was arrested for
threatening TO take the life OF human
being yesterday morning about 2
o'clock at the Board OF Trade saloon.
His threat was made against Billy
Flynn and when he was arrested a
large knife was found on his person
which was taken In charge by the
county attorney.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-12

Judgment was rendered by Judge
Armstrong In the county court yester-
dny In favor Of William ]. Tackabery
against the Texas ana Pacific for dam
ngea sustained by his team becoming
running away. by which he was intur-
ed by bruises and descruction OF his
buggy.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-12
AT GREENWALL'S.
PurMnosE q VESTS snssrRELs
WITH GEO. WILSON wEDsEs-
DAY MATINEE AND NIGHT.
Mecarthy's nfishaps April rs, WIN
close the season.
prlmro.e a we.r. nle nln.treis.

This mnHtodnnic or
Eanizntion, embrace
ing all the best talent
IN the realm OF min
ntrely, and one OF
such proportions MS
requires brains and
wealth to control
with any degree OF
nuccers. and yet
Primrose and Wes..
the monarchs OF
modern minstrelsy.
have fearlessly an
nounccd such a VEN
tire and will nuuoar
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-12

Friday evening quite number OF
young people enjoyed the hospitality OF
Mr. and Mrs. r. b. smith at their elo-
giant home on Louisiana avenue. Tho
occasion was the celebration OF the
birthday OF their ward. Miss Dufiie VIII
lis Besldes several school trends OF
Miss Willis. n number who are Just be-
yona their school days were present.
Nice Refreshments were served and
We're much enjoyed.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-12

Was tho opening Of the Atlantic and
Pacific Tea company's new store at
705 liz Houston street. Mr.. ]. NJ. Bowie,
the courteous and business-like man
ngcr, was equal to the occasion at
handling the throng OF customers and
friends satisfactorily.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-12

here on wednesday. April IS, matinee
and nightit is marvellous combi-
nation OF now min strel idena. embrace
ing as II docs corpulont pay roll. be-
sides an Investment OF capital such as
only Prin rose & West have ut COM
rnand. A small fortune Is alone repre-
scented In the costuming. and the see
mic effects are said to be even more
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-12

Sam vitittoe, n guest OF the house.
The letter was mailed at the city post
ONCE, but was sealed. Failing 10 give
bond he was locked up. Manning will
have HIS examining trial Monday be-
fore the United States commissioner.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-12

AZ the woman's Exchange, No. 100
Eleventh. street. all the latest STYLES in
millinery; cheap and artistic; lessons
IN embroidery given free Monday and
Tuesday by Madam Chatien. Ladies'
are all invited.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-12

Reduced prices on lots in FIELDS Hill
side addition. and on easy payments.
for thirty days
The Ellis Real Estate Exchange.
e0s Main St. Powell Building
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-12

For the above occasion, tho NJ, X.
& T. will sell tickets on April 70. at rate
OF fare $3.50 for the round trip. limited
J.E. CONFER.
G. r. a Il. A.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-12

See advertisement OF Texas Tele.
phone, Supply and Construction com.
pany. page i6.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-12

Il would be well for all truck gar
deners and farmers on this meridian
10 remember the weather wizards pre-
diets that a killing frost WIN form be-
tween tonight and the night or ne
lstn' and adrisea al tender plants to
be protected
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-12

a few plato gets left free TO all pur-
ehasers Monday. at The Great Atlantic
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-12

DR.. Slegerts Angostura Bltters arc
the best remedy for removing induces
ton and ali diseases OF she digestive
organs.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-12

cases decided In the second JudI
.rlnI District Ycakrranx

The ctTi' court Or appeals 81 the Sec
und judicial district decided the follow
inf CAVES Yesterday;
w. g. Paddock ndminirtrator. ~
Nv. p. Isewip. from Tnrrnnt; reverend
and rtfnnared: g.. e. and s. y. Rzr-
way cosnpany "a VI. J. Thompson. from
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-12

A few plate sets left fyec to all pur-
chaeers Monday. al The cireat Atlantic
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-12

uiadiator Bicycles The beauties tba
beat high grnde wheel IN the civ IVY
VIII sell them Tor SO. MADDOX, EN-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-12

Arrested on the chnrge OF Opening
Gursfs Letter.

Pat Manning. night clerk at the
Western hotel, was arrested yesterday
morning BY Oniccr shiels charged with
opening scaled letter addressed to
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-12

Sec advertisement OF Texas Tele-
phone, supply and Construction COM
pany. page ls.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
JUNE cLIMATIC CONDITIONS.
A Complete Report by Government OBJ
server Mckay.


Government Observer +. g. ID. Nc
Kay of this city, who keeps constant
watch ON the climatic conditions in
this locality, makes the following re-
port OF the record for the month OF
June.
The mean temperature for the month
of june was 1915 degrees; maximum
temperature, 81 degrees, on June Sth
minimum temperature, AZ degrees, on
June 18th; monthly mean of maxi
mum and minimum temperature, 20. 0S
degrees; monthly mean maximum,
"a. SO degrees; monthly mean of mini
mum, 60. 80 degrees. The total amount
of precipitation during June was A. Al
inches; greatest amount of precipita-
tion during any consecutive "a hours,
1.27 inches, on june 14th; number oil
days when it rained, II. There were
two thunder storms during June, one
on the 9Th and one on the 9th; num-
ber of clear days. o; cloudy days, 6
partly cloudy days, Is. The prevailing
direction Of the wind was west and
southwest. There were high winds or
the Sth and l4th, highest on the 14th.
| There was heavy mist all day JUNE
26th.
There were lunar coronas June goth,
21st and 26th. Mean humidity for the
month at o'clock a. M, S3. 80 pei
cent; mean humidity for the month al
2 o'clock p. M, SO. rs per cont; NEAR
humidity for the month at o'clock p.
m., 81. 10 per cent; greatest humidity
during the month 100 per cent at
o'clock a. m., en- tho 14th and 26th
lowest humidity during the month, 81
per cent at 2 o'clock p. M, June 18th
There were light morning fogs OF
June LIST, Sd, 9th, 11th, 18th and Gath
heavy morniug fogs on June I'd, 4th
9th, 9th, 7th, Sth, 18th, 10th, 10th
2Oth, 21st, 22d, 23d and goth; dens
morning fogs on June 26th; ligh
evening fogs on June Goth and 26th
heavy all day fog on June 25th.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
ASSAULTED BY A NEGRO,
A Young Lad Badly Injured While Look
ing Under Circus Tent.


ing Under Circus Tent
Robert d. Patchett, aged ii years, of
No. COZ Poplar street, was assaulted
and seriously injured by negro at
Whites circus, which is showing this
week at Ninth and Lombard streets,
Monday afternoon, about 2 O'Clock.
The little fellow had gone to the
circus with several companions with
the intention OF seeing the perform
ance. He was about to purchase a
ticket, but thought he would peep un-
der the tent and see if it was time to
enter. As he put his head under the
canvas he was struck terrific blow
over the right temple by a brick, which
he afterward stated had been thrown
by negro, who was inside the tent.
The lad was knocked unconscious,
but bis young companions ran TO his
assistance and he was soon restored to
consciousness The boys hurriedly ex-
amined the wound, which was bleeding
profusely, after which they took him
to his home, where the injury was
given attention. 1t was found that a
deep cash had been cut on the right
side of the head, but 1t is thought the
skull was not fractured.
1t is not known lust who struck the
blow and no arrests have been made,
but the matter is being investigated.
An attache of the circus stated Tuesday
morning that he understood that the
assailant was negro who had been
working around the circus and he
thought the lad was trying to steal in
side when he made the assault.