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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
KEFRIG ERATING FLOWERS.
A Means by Which Plants Can he Made to
Bloom Out OF Season.


Chambers' journal.
Quite a revolution in horticulture
has been in progress during the past
decade, although, owing to tho secret
manner in which the experiments lead.
ing up to it have been conducted, com
paratively few persons have been aware
of the new departure. Everyone knows
that flowers, as well as fruits and
vegetables, are forced, so that those
who are rich shall have the use OF
them before unaided nature brings
them to maturity. This forcing husi-
ness is an expensive one. requiring
constant attention and skilled labor.
Many attempts, therefore, have been
made to get at the golden eggs by
cheaper means, and as a result of many
trials the opposite process to forcing
has been adopted with success.
The system consists in retarding the
Towering of the plant by refrigeration,
and is, of course. only applicable TO those
which are hardy in this country, by
which we mean those which will stand
several degrees of frost. The lily OF
the valley is one of them, and it ie
much in request for purposes of deco
ration. Under the old forcing condi-
lions ODly duout ~ per Collt vi tIo
buds treated could be induced to
flower, but by the freezing process an
average of 95 per cent, can he secured
from the end of summer UP to Christ
mas. 1t will be noted that the process
cannot bn applied TO eyergreens Of any
kind, and it would certainly be death
to camellias, and probably to hyacinths
and tulips.
1t is said that near Berlin three
growers alone have nearly 300 acres OF
lily of the valley under cultivation, and
that they have adopted the refrigerating
nethod with great SUCCESS IT has long
ago been proved that the plant can be
cultivated in England with equal sue,
cess, and wo trust thai the new method
will soon be tried on AN extensive scale
! in this country.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
A Story of Loeal Politics.

"a Modern Political Boss, or
Government by Proxy" is the title
of book written by Henry @. Turner,
the well-known lawyer of this city,
arrangements for the publication of
which are now being made. 1t is a
story of recent political events in this
city and State, beginning with the
famous mayoralty campaign OF 1888.
Familiar incidents are recorded, and
the characters, drawn from life, are
designated by fictitious names so
thinly disguised that the originals are
readily recognizable. The book is
written in an entertaining vein, and
treats of political events and political
bosses in manner that makes it de-
cidedly interesting. In fact, it is sure
to create a sensation. 1t will be sold
by subscription only, at rs cents per
copy, and a canvass for orders is now
being made. 1t should have large
sale.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
POOR cnildrsn in Large cities.

For the benefit of the Free Kinder
garten at Second and Monroe streets,
an illustrated lecture on 1.-The Chill
dren Among the Poor of New York
and Philadelphia, was delivered in
the Friends School Friday night by
Prof. William |. Hull of Swarthmore
College. The speaker showed how easy
it was for children of the poor to drift
into crime. He told of the influence
of the saloon upon them, as the chill
Lren go there to get out of their cold
and poorly provided homes. Views of
various tenement districts in New
York and the sums of Philadelphia
were shown. Prof. Hull impaired in
formation of how the children's aid
societies find homes for many. who
under carful training become useful
members of society. OF %, 600 boys
sent out from New York, he said that
II only became criminals, several had
become ministers, and one was recently
elected Governor of his State.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
MnIlenbIe Iron 90. Busy.

Business at the Wilmington Malle-
able Iron Works is improving. The
firm has had erected new building,
90x50 feet, and in conjunction with this
it will be, necessary to acquire more
room for the annealing process. In a
short time the office will be torn down,
and another building for the anpealing
furnaces will be erected. The company
will make specially of manufacturing
railroad couplers, for which they have
several orders at the present time.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
GoLDrN WEDDINGs.
Two Wilmington Couples Celebrate Theii
Marriage Anniversaries.


Marriage Anniversaries.
The golden wedding of DIR. Henry
and Catharine A. Garrett was cele-
brated Thursday at their residence,
Delaware avenue and West street. Mr..
and Mrs. Garrett had been married by
Friends ceremony, and the ceremony
was repeated Thursday. EdwardF Belts,
who was the best man at the original
wedding, was present. Harry Tagg Of
Philadelphia and W. Devices Wood of
Pittsburg, who were Dr. Garrett's
groomsmen, were both indisposed. The
enjoyable occasion was attended by
friends from this city, Philadelphia
and New York. Seven children and 13
grandchildren were prtsent.
Mr.. and Mrs. John V. Christy also
celebrated their 50th wedding ami
versary Thursday evening.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
Death Of Jesspn j. Martin.

Joseph j. Martin, ext treasurer of
Philadelphia, died at his residence,
No. 1901 Green street, in that city
Wednesday. aged 67 years. He was born
near Kenneth Square and was of
Scotch Irish parentage. His father,
David Martin, was an extensive
farmer. When Joseph was IS years of
age his parents removed to this State,
where they greatly extended their
agricultural interests. The son moved
to Philadelphia in 1855 and engaged in
the cattle business. At his death he
was head of the firm of Martin, Fuller
& Co., which was the first firm to de-
velop market for beeves in foreign
countries. He was elected city
treasurer of Philadelphia in 1879 and
filled the position with great credit.
Mr.. Martin was Mason and mem-
bsr of the Union League. He was also
president of the Philadelphia Stock
Yard Co. His wife was Mary Q.
Shriver of Philadelphia. He was
interested in farming land near
Brandywine Summit. The funerl took
place ON Friday from his late resi-
denco. No. 1901 Green street. The
Rev. Charles Wadsworth of the Broad
Street Presbyterian Church, spoke of
Mr.. Martins honorable record both in
public and private life. lnterment was
made in Laurel Hill cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
se,,lement of the iiarri. Estate.

Francis Shank Brown of the Phila-
delphia bar has been appointed execu-
tor under the will of Charles Harris,
late of Dover, in place of Sarah Me-
Phail, Harris niece, who renounced
tho post. He will sell as much OF the
estate as may be necessary to pay per.
sonal expenses of the deceased and the
costs of the will contest. He will then
distribute the remaining stocks and
bonds, three fourths of the same going
to Miss McPhail and Miss Kollock,
and one fourth to Charles Butler and
the other legatees.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
nis Fire AT Glen Riddle.

Chester. Pa, May 0. The textile
mill of Samuel Riddles Sons at Glen
Riddle. was destroyed by fire this
morning. The loss is $3.50, 600; in
surance, s105, 900. The departments de-
stroyed were the weave rooms, two
mule rooms, the card and picker
rooms, boiler and dye houses and cloth
room. -Four hundred hands are thrown
out of employment. The fire originated
on the top floor OF the main mill.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
hlorlarity VS.. AiOriarity,

with Thomas Moriarity of Holyoke,
night In the second ] round G. j.
Moriarity claimed a foul, which was
not allowed. In the eighth round,
when Thomas seemed to be receiving
the worst of it. the police interfered
and stopped the fight. There was about
So, 000 up on the fight, which was re-
turned to the owners.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
Charged wIII, pessrtlon.

Elmer Miller was recently arraigned
before Magistrate Pritchett charged by
his wife, Carrie NJ. Miller, with deser-
tion and non-support. She lives with
her people at Elkton and three minor
children have been living with her.
Miller has been contributing TO her
support until recently, and when he
promised to continue the support the
case was dismissed.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
Remittance From n Passenger.

j. r. Wood, general passenger agent
Of the Penns1 lvania Railroad Co., has
Wilmington, May BE kind enough
to hand over to the Pennsylvania Rail
road Co. the enclosed S. from de-
linquent passenger. A Citizen"
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
women,s Auxiliary Meeting.

The quarterly meeting of the Della
ware branch of the Women's Auxiliary
to the Board of Missions was held at
st. Anne's Church, Middletown, Thurs
day. Seventy members were present.
Bishop Coleman was represented by
!Archdeacon Hall. The annual meeting
will be hold at st. Andrews Church
in October.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
Entertninment Dates Fixed,

The Alumna Association of the High
School will give it's entertainment in
the assembly room of the High School
room on Thursday evening. May 14th.
The Howard School entertainment will
be given at the same place on the fol-
lowing evening.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
Ass,g,,.e's sale.

Considerable property of the late
firm of Heald & Co., was offered at
public sale Thursday by the assignees,
but much of it was withdrawn, as
there were either no bids at all or the
bids we're too low. Most of the proper
ties sold were encountered, some being
mortgaged for almost full value.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
Contract Awarded.

Patrick Fahey has been awarded the
contract for building the industrial
village at st. Joseph's School at Clay
ton. Work will DO commenced next
week.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14

The steamer Republic is in the dry
dock of the Harlan 6 Holingsworth
Co. g yards receiving repairs. She
will leave for Philadelphia about the
oath of this month. ~ "a
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
peo,b ar Or. Freaerick cunning.

Easton, Md, May s-Dr. Frederick
Dunning died this morning at the rest
dence Of his cousin, Mrs. W. p.
Chaffinch, after an illness of two
weeks of typhoid fever.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
'BAB IN A REMINISCENT MOOD
A Charming Chapter on the
Changes of a Century,.
WHEN WOOlNG MEANT MARRYING
Gentle Predecessor of Perox-
ide of Hydrogen.

Love Matches and Happiness- Power OF
the Babies- How Religion Was Taught
the Boys aud Girls-"A Lick and "a Prom
iss"-The Lover OF Long Ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
pos,mIstres, OF Grubb,s Landing.

Mrs. Julia Huntsman has received
the appointment of postm istress at
Grubb's Landing, fourth-class post
Office
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
Republlo Loan association.

The Delaware agency of the Repub-
lie Savings and Loan Association of
New York held its annual meeting
Thursday night and elected the follow
ing officers for the ensuing year Presi-
dent, William b. Clerk; First Vice
President, George Ii. Mccall; Second
Vice President, DIR. j. +. Pyle; Third
Vice President, Col. John Wainwright; /;
Secretary, Frank j. Brobst: Attorney,
II. II. Ward; Appraisal Committee,
Joseph X. Adams, John Bulge and W.
d. Haddock: Directors, w. b. Clerk,
DR.. j. p. Pyle, Henry Baird, j. K.
Adams, w. ID. Haddock, ID. W. Lynch,
DIR. p. w. Tomlinson, f. ]. Brobst, j.
j. Smith, G. H. Mccall, Col. John
Wainwright, H. H. Ward, John Bulge,
j. b. Bell, M. Fl. McElroy, A. G.
Preston, DIR. b. II. Baker, II. A. Roop
and j. Harvey Spruance The annual
report was encouraging and showed a
membership of 408, holding 3,66S
shares of stock. In 1893 the assets
amounted to S21, l6l. 90, and now they
have reached S212, TAT. So.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
WILSON GOES TO WASHINGTON
Has a Conference With Sena-
tor Allison and Others.
WILLIS SPEAKS FOR MKINLEY
Thinks Both Higgins and Ad-
dicks VIII Be Beaten.

Win Not Attend the State Convention
Working to secure an Increased Pension
for Joseph Il. Vantine of New Castle-Nr.
vantine's War Record and Distinguished
Services.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-25

Sunset Home.-The list of gifts re-
celved at the home from Aug. / to Sept.
16 is as follows;
Flowers from Mrs. E. D, Blodgett, Mrs.
r. Donaghy, Mrs. Horace Fairbanks,
Misses Dot and Dora Hastings of Water
ford-"a breath from the country to
sweeten and brighten Sunset Home, -
Mile. Marie, Mrs. W. Matthews, Mrs. d.
May and Mrs. H. X. White. Three and
halt bushels summer apples, fvequarts
blackberries, eight and three.fourths
pounds grapes, four glasses of Jelly, two
quarts plums, from Mrs ]. Brunette,
Mrs II. Carpenter, Mrs. Horace Fair
banks, Mrs. Henry Fairbanks, Miss Inez
Goodall, Mrs. ]. Gorham, c. Hastings,
Mrs. DR.. Heath, Mrs. B. F. Rollins, Mrs.
O. Stevens of North Danvile, Under
clyffe. A cabbage, an abundance of corn,
cucumbers, and summer squashes, a head
OF caulifiower, few carrots, seven
quarts OF string beans, ten and half
quarts shell beans, one-half peck of beets,
peck of potatoes, one-half bushel peas,
fourteen pounds of tomatoes, and three
small summer turnips, from Mrs. c. C..
Bingham, Mrs. ]. X. Bonette, Mrs. Geo.
Burnham, Mrs. c. P. Carpenter, A.
Cheney of West Concord w. Elliott,
Mrs. H. Ely, Miss l. Goodal, Miss A.
Gorham, o. H. Graham, ]. Hale, Mrs. E.
Hall, Mrs. T. Hall, Mrs. A. Hawkins,
Mrs. G. Howe, Mrs. 7. Rickaby, Mrs. A.
Smith, F. Spaulding, Mrs. George Spen.
Ger, Mrs. o. Stevens of North Danville,
Mrs. D, Streeter, Underclyffe, Mrs. G. c.
Waterman, Mrs. H. X. White, Mrs.
Wiley. -Four pounds of veal, twelve
perch, two pies and cake, from Mrs. r,
Donaghy, E. Hall and Mrs. b. F. Rollins
Follansby and Peck, load ofslab-wood;
Miss |. Goodall, IL cakes OF toilet soap
Mrs A. Howard, wall paper. The usual
newspapers from F. o. Clark land the
Republican Office.
The charities that soothe, and heal and bless
Are scattered at the feet of men like flowers
WORDSWORTH.
by order Of Mrs G. F. CUsHMAN,
visitor for the month Of September.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-25
Vermont Branch, w. II. M.

The twenty-fourth annual meeting OF
the Vermont Branch, w. B. NJ, will be
held in the Congregational church in
Woodstock, September 80. The devo-
tional meeting will be in the church at
8 o'clock, the regular session to begin at
$50 a. M, and the afternoon session at
2 o'clock. A meeting for delegates will
be held in the chapel Tuesday afternoon
at o'clock.
The following persons are expected to
be present and add to the interest Of the
meeting. Miss Child, secretary OF the
w. B. NJ, Miss Pierce OF Anitab, Turkey,
Mrs. Martha c. Pedley and Miss Abbie
w. Kent of Japan and Miss Nugent Of
India, Miss Anna Cummings, formerly of
South Africa. The ladies of Woodstock
extend the usual hospitality to mission
airy delegates and branch officers. Each
auxiliary is entitled to two delegates
and contributing societies may also be
represented.
The railroads promise reduced rates
from principal stations. Tickets should
be purchased to White River Junction.
At this point separate ticket can be
obtained to Woodstock and return, also
at reduced rate.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-25

marriage to Mr.. Graves July 13, 1913.
Their first home was made in Salem,
Mass, where they lived until December
Of the following year, when Mr. Graves
joined the gold seekers of California.
During his absence of two years in that
state, Mrs. Graves remained in Mans
field and upon his return they settled
there, which has been their home for
nearly half century.
Mrs. Graves was a woman of quiet
habits, strongly devoted to the interests
Of her family and intimate friends. Her
home was her realm, and within that
circle and in the society OF her sisters she
found her greatest happiness. But she
was not unmindful OF other homes less
favored with the good things of life that
blessed her own, and many there are who
have been grateful recipients of her quiet
charity. She lived the life of the faithful
wife, the devoted mother the true friend,
squaring her relations with all whom she
met in the walks of life by the golden
rule. Upon her husband, a daughter,
Mrs. Elyin l.. Smith, two grandchildren,
William and Edith Smith, this bereave-
ment falls with heavy sorrow. Funeral
services were held Friday, Sept. 4, at 2
p. m, at the family home, Rev. Jacob Ide
officiating. The interment was at Spring
Brook cemetery. The floral tributes
were many and of exceptional beauty.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-25
Prominent Personals.

George w. Gable of Northampton, who
is well and favorably known in st. Johns
bury, will start a literary magazine on
October 1. 1t will be entitled the SYM
postum and the initial number will have
a story by Novelist Gable entitled "The
Brown Ghost" and several other articles
OF high literary order. The Symposium
is the outgrowth of the Letter, published
for the last four years in the interest of
the Home Culture clubs, and will retain
many Of its features.
Rev John Watson, Clan Maclaren),
who sailed for this country Sept 16,
will deliver a course of six lectures on the
DR.. Lyman Beecher course to the stu.
dents of Yale Theological seminary, from
Sept. "a to Oct. 10. He is booked for
54 lectures in America, from Oct. IL to
Dec. ~. One lecture will be given in
Chickering Hall, N. Y, Oct. 13. He will
go from there to Canada, from there
through to Chicago, west and back via.
OHIO and Pennsylvania. deep interest
WIN w Nit SNSi WuSIS W near the man
who has g ven such a realistic description
70 Scotch character as is found in Bonnie
Brier Bush"
DR.. Grace N. Kimball, who was
physician of the American Board in Van,
Turkey, has just returned to this country.
She tells the same story of the terrible
massacres of the Armenians that has
| reached us from so MANY other sources
She was an eye witness of the murders at
Van and also later in Constantinople.
where she was when the Ottoman bank
was taken possession of. She confirms
the statement made by Miss Barton and
Others on the ground, that, unless liberal
aid is afforded this winter, the sufferings
and deaths in Armenia will be terrible.
Multitudes of people will perish before
spring, Miss Kimballdoes not expect to
return to Awnenia. She has accepted
the position of physician to Vassar
college.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-25
WANTED, FOR SALE, ETC.

tSmall advertisements will be inserted in
| this column in reading matter type at the
| rate of two cents word for the first inser-
| ton and one cent word for subsequent in.
| sertions. Cash must accompany the order. !
Coop MAN wanted to work on farm.
]. F. Adams, East Barnet.
BoARDERs WANTED. Pleasant rooms
in most desirable locality in city; bath,
hot and cold water, furnace heat, excel
lent table. A limited number. Apply at
No. Main street.
Tenement to rent at s Caledonia street.
Enquire OF ]. N. Gale.
Secondhand piano to rent. Enquire
OF George E. Grow.
Small tenement to rent. Enquire of
Flint Bros.
Marriage certificates for sale at the
CALIFORNIAN office. Eighteen varieties at
prices ranging from 10 to 60 cents each.
During the months of October and
November we will exhibit new evapo-
rator throughout the state of Vermont.
One that has greater boiling capacity
than any other evaporation, without
obectional features. We invite COMPETE
tors TO compete as we will make a test
in actual operation. Dates and places of
exhibition will be announced in this
paper. Those that have Champion
evaporators can also increase capacity.
6. H. Grimm & Co., Rutland.
wish to announce to the ladies of st.
Johnsbury that am now prepared to do
dressmaking at No. 60 Railroad street.
IL, ,aI Il
promptly done. Miss N. A. Bronson.
Reputable dealers throughout the
length, breadth and depths.of our gori-
Gus land fortunately keep the genuine
Hires rootbeer IN stock. Did you ever
try it ? 1t is known to be safe, delicious
and healthful temperance drink. 1t will
be the great campaign drink for tired
paraders.
LOST. Between Danvlle and st.
Johnsbury on Friday, the 18th, cloth
cape. Leave at DanvilIe post office or
notify same and receive reward.
st. Johnsbury Illustrated only % cents
at the book stores or CALIFORNIAN Office.
Rooms TO LET with or without board
at 90 Railroad street.
DREssMAKING. l am prepared to do
dressmaking and will go out sewing by
the day. Miss Jennie Mackay, 81 Main
street, st. Johnsbury.
WOOD FOR Sale. Good 16.inch and
4-foot hard wood, dried under cover.
w. B. Johnson, IS Summer street.
Are your garments faded or soiled? If
so, the Concord, N H., Dye House, 80
Warren street, and French Cleansing
Works, is an old and reliable place to
send them.
Pics FOR SALE. Thirty young pigs for
sale. S. J. HASTINGS, Passumpsic.
F. A. Scott pays cash for maple sugar.
For the next week we shall sell lard for
eight cents pound; salt pork 5 pounds
for dollar. All other pork in the same
proportion. Campbell Brothers, Citizens
Bank Block.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-25
State c. E. Convention.

Here is the programme of the 18th
annual convention to be held at Rutland
Sept. $500.
MONDAY EVENING.
7.15-Praise service.
Scripture and prayer,
Rev. Chas. N. Thorp, Rutland
Address,
Rev. Geo. Benedict Lawson, Rutland
TUESDAY MORNING.
6.3o-Sunrise prayer meeting,
Led by Miss Hattie E. Fox, Rutland
9.oo-Devotional exercises,
Led by Rev. c. H. Smith, Pittsford
9.3o-Address of welcome.
Response: - President ]. ]. Hall
10.5o-Reports from Local Unions,
Conducted by Rev. F. F, Lewis, Hardwck
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
Junior Programme, arranged by Junior Supt,
Miss Z. l.. Marvin, Albany.
TUESDAY EVENING.
7.Oo-Song service
7.2o-Scrpture selection and prayer.
7.30-Addresses,
Miss Rebecca Kirk oriaH, Anitab, Turkey
Miss Margaret Leitch, Jaffna, Ceylon
Reception.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
6.3o-Morning prayer meeting.
9.15-Devotiona meeting
9.30-How to develop efficient committees,
Rev. VIM. c. Clark, Keeer's Bay
9.45-Ways of WORKING
For the society, Miss NJ Helen Bos-
worth Bristol,
For the past or, John X. Akin, Newport
For the Sabbath School,
For the church prayer meeting.
O.25-Dicussion Ton above topics)
O.5O-Exaltation of Christ in our societies,
Why and how? Rev. Andrew Gille.
son, st. Adams.
Report OF State Treasurer,
M. L. Cheney, Barre
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
1.3o-Devotional meeting.
1.42-Prayer chain and responsibilities.
The whole world is every way bound
by gold chains about the feet of
Godh
Miss Edith w Peck, No. Bennington
2.Oo-Foregn Missions,
Miss Margaret Leitch
2.15-Soul Winning. Endued for service.
Miss Mertie l.. Graham,
st. Johnsbury East
Influence of Holy Life,
Louise Kelley, Brandon
Personal effort.
The power OF sacred song.