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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20

big cities? There are women who are
supporting drunkarts. Do you know
what that means? To give man his
daily bread, his clothes and the roof
that covers him, and in addition, when
you are alone, to find yourself uttering
silent prayer that he may come home
sober, To have him appear drunk,
heastly drunk; to put cold cloths on
his head, to try and induce him to take
some medicine, to work and watch
until no goes to sleep; perhaps 10 have
"A bruise on your forehead where he
struck you, and which you excuse be-
cause he did not know what he was
doing. After sleepless night to find
yourself at your work, and to have the
editor, or the picture buyer, or the
merchant wonder why you don't
throw more life into your work this
morning. These women are the
MARTYRs OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY.
Il is true, sadly true. But there are
pleasant things TO think about. even
among the workers There is going to
be many pleasant evening for the
lonely girl, and she il looking forward
to II now with joy, for she is sure that
the good time will come, since it ia
being furthered by the large hearted
woman who made it possible for her
who needed il to learn to work we'll
That IS the secret of ito do it we'll
And that is what in her own womanly
way, Mrs. Dunlap Hopkins has done.
! am not great one for Haunting the
Star Spangled Banner; some Of the
stars are not mucn credit to U.S. but tho
one which reflects the State in which
Mrs. DunlapHopkins was horn is credit
to itself and TO all the world. Which
oneY We'll, one of those great big
Western ones, big enough to give birth
TO generous women and appreciative
men. | never look at her, never see
those clear, earnest dark eyes of hers,
that do not think
A lady with Il lamp shall stand
In the great history OF the land,
noble type of good
Heroic womanhood.
A prediction? Well thero are worse
fortune tellers than Bah,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
The prn.i,lnn, snnie,.

At the last meeting of the Provident
Society the employment committe ro
ported that GO women were at work
sewing and that the product of their
labora was for sale. The secretary Of
the society gave out the following
- We desire the public to know that
these goods are on sale at No. COP West
street any day except Thursday also
that we will be glad to fill any orders
for sewing that may be given. The
funds of the Provident Society being
low we appeal to our friends for help,
as we find many of the laboring people
out Of employment, and our means un-
equal to the demand. Contributions
may be sent to the treasurer. Mrs. S.
r. johnson, No. 1900 Delaware
avenue.
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wEDDisss Galore.
sixteen colored People Married at Hock-
essin Sunday Afternoon.

9Aeech toloreu feOplc married. at HOck-
essin sunday Afternoon.
Eight couples of colored people were
married in the Odd Fellows Hall at
Hockessin on Sunday afternoon by the
Rev. William Jason, president of the
State College for Colored students.
The building was thronged and among
the spectators we're many white people.
Explaining the circumstances which
brought about the eight weddings Mr.
Jason'said: "God must know that when
l went among these people and tried
to bring them to God they were bad
lot. At first didn't get much encour-
agement, but after ! had labored with
them for several months | saw that
even the hardest ones we're touched.
In nearly every instance where man
and woman were living together no
marriage ceremony had been performed
between them. In their old state they
didn't think it necessary. little chill
dren were born TO them Marital obli-
cations were lightly entered into and
as lightly thrown of.
told them that il was wrong and
sinful, that il was u violation Of the
civil law and an offence against divine
law, That's why am performing this
Wholesale marriage to day.
AT first they objected, but when
one couple who had been living to.
gether for four or I've years aud borne
several children consented to let me
marry them the others gave in, and [
hope in time that all the rest will fol.
low in their footsteps. -
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Funeral of oislind Dnvid. I"

David PfeifTer, an aged broom maker.
better known as "Blind David" who
died at Minquadale Home on Thursday
last, was laid to rest at the home bury
ing ground on Sunday afternoon. The
services were conducted by the Rev.
Paul Isinschmid of this city, and many
friends were in attendance. Mr..
Pfeiffer was "a years OF age, ard had
beon blind for the last 30 years. He
made his living by manufacturing and
selling brooms in this city until about
five years ago, when he went to the
almshouse. About year and a half
ago he went 10 Minquadale Home,
whore he remained until his death.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
"Panic.--Tho,r Cause ana Cure"

" Panics Their Cause and Cure. 4"
was the subject OF an interesting SER
mon by the Rev. William Il. Swartz in
Central Church Sunday evening. Mr..
Swartz said that there was much COM
mercial wisdom in the Proverbs and
that they ought, IN his opinion, to be
used AZ u text book in the public
school S and colleges. Different reasons
are given as the cause of panics, but a
constant element of all panics is the
debt which cannot be paid promptly.
AS nation he said that this country
was always contracting debts without
the ability to pay. As to the people
he said that with few exceptions they
are living beyond their means. He
held that men should do business on
cash basis and that the credit system
was the cause of the trouble.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
From our Washington Correspondents.

| From our Washington Correspondent
l. Washington, Feb. 17.-Col. Henry A.
du Pont has double" at the capitol.
He was discovered by one of Delaware's
fairest daughters, who was ON visit
to this city. day before yesterday. The
"double'' has been identified and de-
clares that there is not the slightest re-
| semhlance between Col. du Pont and
himself: but the young lady insists
that there is.
The Senate had under consideration
the resolution of Mr.. A lien OF Nebraska,
calling on the Secretary of the Interior
for information as to the status of the
Union Pacific, Kansas Pacific and
| Sioux City a. Pacific railroads, when
the door OF the private gallery opened
| and party of three were ushered in.
The party consisted of two charming
| young ladies and young man. One
OF the young ladies was from Delaware,
and her friend had brought her to the
Senate to see the highest branch OF the
nations Legislature in session. The
young man had at one time lived in
Wilmington, but for the past two!
months had been engaged in work here. ,
He had worked at the capitol and knew
everything and everybody, and enter
tainingly pointed out the prominent
statesmen to his fair companions.
Senator Wolcott was on his feet,
earnestly explaining to the Senator
from Nebraska the uselessness of the
resolution. The Senate was all gtten-
tion. just then distinguished look
ing gentlemen entered the chamber
from the Democratic door, and walked
rapidly over to the Republican side,
howing to the Senators he passed. He
took scat besides Senator Perkins and
began an apparently interesting conver-
sation.
The fair visitor from Delaware be-
came very much interested in this GEN.
tleman, and after a few moments care
ful study of his features. she turned 10
her friends with the startling infor-
nation that Col. du Pont was on the
Senate floor. The young man admitted :
tho resemblance, but was not positive
in his Identification. All interest was
lost in the proceedings of the Senate
and centered in the movements of the
gentleman. who ha2 left Senator Per !
kins and was now standing by the
cloak room door talking 10 Senator
Stewart of Nevada. Miss Delaware
said that he was evidently trying to
get the Populist member to vote for
him. The young man wanted to be
sure they were right, so he left the
ladies and made an effort to find out
il the party really was the contestant
from Delaware.
Col. Dick Bright, the genial ser.
geant alarms of the Senate, was con-
suited, but could give no information
on the subject, as he did not know
Col. du Pont. The doorkeepers were
questioned, but without success. The
gentleman had left the floor and so
could not be pointed out. The young
man gave UP, and was on his way
back TO the gallery when he met the
correspondent of Tho Gazette. While
explaining his mission the gentleman
passed.
. Is that COL du Pont?"
"No"
No, il was not Col. du Pcnt. 1t was
II. B. Nixon, financial clerk Of the
Senate. The young lady was dissap-
poinled when told that she was mis-
taken. Mr.. Nixon was told Of the
mistaken identity and enjoyed the
Joke
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
CIose of the I,Icscle Show.

The Wilmington Bicycle Clubs OK
hibition. which ran for two weeks
closed last Saturday night, when it
was ascertaincd that tue profits will
foot up about 81, 500, which will be ap.
piled to the construction of first
class track such as has long been de-
sired by the cycling fraternity of Dola-
ware. The show was grand success
in every particular, and the members
OF the club arc to be congratulated on
the result. which was due to their
labors and the kind assistance of their
friends, 10 @hom they feel extremely
grateful. The 500 bicycle which was
contested for was won by w. f. Jordan
OF No 321 East Eleventh street. Vic
tor II. Pyle was awarded diamond
ring.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
A Deen Son aarnnr.

The advisability of making the deep
sea harbor at the Delaware Break
water harbor of refuge for our bat
tleships, as proposed by the bill intro
duced by Congressman Reyburn, has
prompted Mai. Raymond to write a
letter TO Secretary Tucker of the Phila-
deiphia Board of Trade, relative to the
subject. He takes the position that
the important work of the present is
to secure the completion of the exist
ing work in the locality, especially in
its relation to the new work proposed.
He thinks the work can be completed
for sl00. 600, although the original esti-
mate was $500, 600.
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sncressfni .Inr nrnnkinr-

About four months ago the Rev. +.
Burgette Short, pastor of Harrison
Street Church, distributed small jugs
for the purpose of securing 81, 900 to pay
u floating debt. Friday night, in the
presence of an immense congregation
and after the rendition of pleasing
programme, including recitations by
Miss Helen Mari Wilson, the Jugs were
broken and found to contain 81, O2j.
When the amount Of their contents was
ascertained the doxoiogy was enthusias.
tically sung and tho pastor congratu-
lated for his persistent effort and great
success.
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pecided Acnlns. lhe oltr.

The suit of the Equitable Guarantee
and Trust Co., executor Of the Bush
estate, against the city, action to re-
cover Sl30.0S oyerpaid taxes, was heard
before Magistrate Kelley on Friday.
The plaintiff was represented by James
W. Ponder and the city by City Solici-
tor Harman. Judgment was given in
favor of the plaintiff for the full
amount, with interest, whereupon Mr..
Hartman stated that he would take an
appeal. He held that the action of the
board of revision was final,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
JUVENILE THIEyEs.
Boys Who arc Stealing Pigeons in nrand-
Mina NillAge.


wine Village.
an organized gang Of Juvenile thieves
exists In Brandywine Village. The
majority Of the bys are not over i9
years of age and some of them arc
younger than that. Most of them are
the children of respectable parents,
VINO are not cognizant Of what the lads
arc doing Several pigeon fanciers in
the village have been missing some
OF their best birds recently, and while
u was thought that they were stolen,
IT was believed that the depredations
were the operations of men Several
coops were entered last week, and the
thieves helped themselves in each in
stance without being caught The
consequence was the pigeon fanciers
are now careful TO lock up their coops
and are keeping close watch on their
birds
The Disappearance of the birds, some
OF which were valuable carriers, has
been tho talk among the owners during
the past week, but no solution of the
mystery was Efound until on Sunday,
when 1t was learned that crowd OF
boys who live lin the village have
banded together 10 loot the coops and
pigeon lofts. What they have done with
the birds is not known, but it is
thought they have them held captive
with the expectation of selling them.
But the owners of the birds know who
some of the thieves are and will keep a
close watch on their movements. If
they are found trying to do any further
mischief the police will be given the
pIIa
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
The Rose OF Deathi

Before the Hectic flush, which has been
POLITICALLY called The Rose of Death" ap-
pears on the wasted cheek s, and the cough.
which always precedes it, arrested with
"Hale's Honey of Horehonnd and Tar" !"
the most powerful antidote to pulmonary
disease ever offered to the world in any age
or country. 1t is q perfect balsam to the
irritated lungs and throat. and relieves
hoarseness aud all affection Of the breath
ing apparatus with rapidity almost beyond
belief. Sold by druggists everywhere.
Prices % cents, 30 cents and 81. Great
saving to get large size. Pixies Tuothache
Drops cure in one minute
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
sUNDAr-scnoOL ooNrEN4Ioy.
Programme of the Annual Meeting to lie
Held Hctk.

Programme of the Annual Meeting to lie
Held Herk.
Tho third annual convention of the
Wilmington Sunday school Union will
be held at West Church this afternoon
and evening. The programme will be as
follows:
Afternoon Service of song; devo.
tional exercises; enrolment of dele
gates; appointment of committees /;
election of officers; reading of minutes I;
service of song; address, by +. j.
Lang, general secretary of the Young
Mems Christian Association, on the
subject "What the Sunday school
Union can do for those who will not
attend the Sunday school," discus
sion; offering; service of song; address
by the Rev. 4. Snowden Thomas, on
the subject THE Superintendent s
Responsibilities" discussion; question
box
Evening Service of song; devotional
exercises; reports of committees; ser.
vice of song; address on "Primarv
Work, " by Miss Annie S. Harlow. super
intendent of primary department of
Bethany (Wanamaker' 81 Sunday school,
Philadelphia; discussion Offering; ad-
dress by Presiding Elder Barrett, on
the subject 1.-The Weak Places in Our
Sunday schools; :" discussion memorial
service for Joseph Pyle; service of
song; benedction.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
a Can F1om PonghI,eepsle.

The Rev. William p. Swartz has
received call from the congregation
of the Presbyterian Church of Pough.
keepsie, n. Y. He has not accepted
the invitation, but is holding the matter
under advisement. He recently preached
before the Poughkeepsie congregation
and since that time the pastor of the
church has died. The people were so
favorably impressed with Mr.. Swartz
that thoy sent a committee here to
hear him preach. Again favorable
impression was made and it was de-
cided to extend tho call.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
Delaware society Of New YORK,

The Delaware Society of New York
will hold their annual banquet al
the Arena, in New York City this
evening, when addresses will prob
ably be made by the following gentle
men: Chauncey NJ. Depew of New
York, Chancellor John r, Nicholson,
Attorney General Robert G. White. W.
W. Smithers of Philadelphia, Medford
II. Cahoon, Edward N. Vallandigham,
Robert W. Tood Of New York and
Luther Martin, Jr., president of Sons
OF DeIaWare in philadeIphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
Improving Gordon Hciyn,. p.rt

Employees Of tho Wilmington Steam.
boat Co. arc improving the walks at
Gordon Heights iark. The board
walk from the hotel Ia the station has
been removed and good road has
taken its place. Some of the directors
ei ne company are considering the AL
El5ahiiity q putting up shoots" simi-
iar 10 those in use aT Washington Park.
Othrr improvements arc also being con
sinereh, but they Will not he definitely
settled until thu meeting Of tn com
pany, which will he held in April.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
ninrrir,i u Yaur.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ephraim Myers of New
port, celebrated their 18th wedding
anniversary on Thursday evening. The
evening was pleasantly passed and Mr..
and Mrs. Myers received many hand
some and useful presents Those pre-
sent were: Mr.. and Mrs. Ephraim
Myers, Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Miller,
Mrs. Iilla lliyard, Mr.. and Mrs.
iiarry i. NJ. Miller, MIR. and Mrs Ed.
ward Myers, Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey
Lyman, Miss Ethel Miller, Miss Lille
Myers, Miss Kate Myers, Misses Essie
and Dora Myers, Master Herbert Myers,
Master Franklin Myers, Roy. and Mrs.
Julius Dodd, Rev. and Mrs. Daniel
Green. Rev. T.. X. Miller, Mr.. and
Mrs Qulmby Lyman, MIR. and Mrs.
Elwood Conlyn, Mr.. ana Mrs. Lewis
Dutr. Miss Vera Duff, Miss Laura
Clayton, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Crnw
ford, Miss Bertha Crawford, Mr.. and
Mrs, Harvey Gregg, Miss Laura Nor
roll Miss Nora Stuart, Mr.. and Mrs,
Moses y llison, Mra Mary Lyman, Mr..
5. d. Townsend, Misses Gertie and
Maggie 5indal, Mr.. George Sindall,
all from Newport Mr.. Charles Weyl,
Mrs. Maggie Weyl and Mr. Owen Gar.
ton FROM Wilmington.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
A Iiraxe Resc,le.

The Washington Times praises Jack
Kelly, the Wilmington boxer, for his
bravery in rescuing man from drown
ing in the Potomac river. The men
had capsized boat and were swim
ming to ehore. Kelly's companion was
seized with the cramps and was sink
ing whom Kelly went to his rescue and
succeeded in getting him to shore and
saving his life.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
burned Structure KebulIt.

Thomas Drcin 81 Sons on Friday
removed to their old building, which
has been thoroughly remodeled since
the recent fire. Electricians are plac
inc in electric lights. An Office will be
built on Tatnall street, adjoining the
old building.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20

Police Officer Sherry injured his
back while making an arrest at Seventh
and Washington streets early Sunday
morning. He was sent to his home,
No. 1916 King street, where he is doing
well, under the care Of Police Surgeon
Hughes.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
"Sothing venture, notbinr b,y.y

Rev. John Reid, Jr., II Groat ralls. Mon.
recommended Elv4 Cream Balm d me. cau
emfhHsi2e MS stHtcnen'. ri, is y positive cure
for chtArfn Il tsed as directed "-itey Frances
y. Y. Poole, Pastor Central Pres. Church, Helena,
II IS the medicine above al others Tor catarrh.
ara Is worth it- We GIT In gold can use Eiv's
Nrehln litliu WIN ely aud It does M That ia
claimed Tor it.B. W. Sperry, Hartford, Conn.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
New Assistant Train Master,

j. J, Cooper has been appointed as
eistant trainmaster on the p, W. &
=. railroad, with headquarters at
Washington. Mr. Cooper has been
acting assistant tranmastor since the
death Of Assistant McKeeyer.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
TrotitabIe Ind,,trv.

The carp industry Of Appoquiniminls
creek now amounts to something worth
while. Ex Recorder of Deeds Shall
cross says that tho fishermen have re
ceived s., 600 for their catch this win
ter. Employment is given to from Is to
100 men,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
Nnr nnnIrn nm.or

James B. Tucker, who was Thursday
appointed deputy sheriff TO succeed
james +. Ratledge, resigned the posi-
tion Of health officer on Friday. and
at meeting of tho Board of Health
which was held at noon. Joseph Wig
ellsworth was selected to fill the va
cancy. He assu ned his duties Friday.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
A Dance at Eden Han.

The Ereadelphian Euchro Club will
give dance at Eden Hall on Wednes-
day evening, February 26th. The pa
tronesses are Mrs. james Thomas, Mrs.
John Craig, Mrs. Harry Sipple and
Mrs John Orr.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
Cuban A,d soclet,,s sumner.

The Women's Cuban Aid Society
will give a supper in Eden Hall on
Wednesday evening, February 26th. A
good menu will be served and Grace
Orchestra will furnish music.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
Dnnce A. neInware civ.

The young mon of Delaware CITY
viii give another dance in Assembly
Hall io.morrow evening, The pa
troncsses are Mrs, ". G, Rcybold. Mrs,
" y. Griffin, Mrs, p, Hail and Mrs.
w. A. Jester.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20

The time of receiving acceptances to
the Delaware College Alumni banquet,
which will be held on February 57th,
has been extended until next Saturday.
About 100 acceptances have already
been received.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
An Awning on Flre.

An awning in front of the store of
+. II. Brennan, No. POI Market street,
Saturday night, but the flames we're
extinguished without serious loss.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
j. Is. Green,s New norse.

At a sale Of thoroughbred trotting
horses at Madison Square Garden, New
YORK., Friday. Wilmington was repre-.
sented by j. B. Green, who bought
Memorial t2.23l, 1889, Brightmont-
dam by Little Wonder, for 81, 050.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
New Naval y.sseIz.

Washington, Fob, l5 Owing TO tho
rapidity with which the work of con-
structing naval vessels is being pushed
ro less than eight ships will be added
to the naval list and be ready for COM
mission before the first of next July.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
Heltler Apnninteh Jnhrn.

Harrisburg, Pa, Feb. Is. Gov.
Hastings. this morning, appointed
Abram M. Beitler to be common pleas
Judge in Philadelphia He takes the
place of Judge Biddle, who succeeds
the late Judge Allison.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
A EneclnI NIeetIng,

A special meeting of the Wilmington
Press Club will be held at 3 O'Clock
next Friday afterenoon, whom bust
ness of importance will be considered.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
To Iripbt in PhiladeIphta.

Frank Mccall, the clever local bantam
weight, will spar with Tommy German
of New York before the Athletic Club
Of the Schuylkil Navy, on February
17th
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
Fell Overheard.

A Norwegian living on East Fourth
street fell overheard at French street
wharf on Saturday night, but was res
cued by Watchman Keyler, and sus-
tanned nothing worse than a drenching.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
Io U.e Dr. Mnrrow,. ralrnls.

The patents of'Dr. Henry W. Morrow.
covering the manufacture Of varnishes
and paint oils. will hr used by the
ohodene Manufacturine Co. Of New
York.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20

The steamer Trenton which is win
tering at the wharves Of the Harlan
~ Hollingsworth Co., will shortly un-
dergo thorough oyerhauling.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
COL. DU POINTS DOUBLE
Caused a Mild Sensation on the
Senate Floor.
MISS DELAWARE WAS MISTAKEN
1t was Only Financial Clerk
Nixon of the Senate.

But He So Closely Resembles the Delaware
senatorial Claimant, That Delaware
People were Deceived by the Reseinb nbiance
-An Interesting Episode In the Senate at
Washington.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
Christian Isndeavor Encanp,n.u,.

Washington, Feb. a. The Presi.
dent has approved the act TO authorize
the use of the White House lot in
washington, ID. g., for the encamp-
ment of the Christian Endeayorers.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
Letters Of Administr,tio,

Letters of administration {. t. A., On
liIr estate Of Mary Sparks of Whining
sn hundred, have been granted to the
aafurlty Trust and Sale Deposit Co.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
-Four People seriously Ip,ursd.

Pitt.sburg, Pa, Feb. IA gasolene
noon, seriously burning four peonle.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
sirnn,l WIN, York.

David Calhoun, and John O'Hara,
who PLAYED on IRE Rockford Base,
ball Club the latter part of last season,
have signed TO play with the York
team Of the Pennsylvania State League