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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-05
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-05

Berlin. Nov. 4.-(Copyright. 1894. by
the Associated Press.)SThe result of the
election in the United States was re-
ceived throughout Germany with great
satisfaction, except by bimetallists. a
high official Of the foreign office said,
'"rhe government is pleased with the
result and congratuates the American
people in Kidding themselves for good of
an incubus and dangerous financial up
heayel which would upset sound curren-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05
PRISON REFORM.
Resolutions IN the subject Adopted Mt the
"A Annual Convention.

4
, The matior of a proposed change at
New CaHtle lail is interesting many
people In this county. particularly those
affiliated with the prison reform move
uient. Therefore. the resolutions adopted
at the last annual convention which
was held at New Castle are, by request,
reproduced. They are as follows:
Whereas, The prison system OF the
State is, and for many years has been de-
ficient in many respects, and especially
in the following particulars, viz:
81. In at least two counties OF this
State tho jails are grossly inadequate
in size for the proper accommodations
Of the prisoners; 10y reason whereof
prisoners Of all ages and OF all condi-
lions and grades of crime and both
sexes promiscuousy intermingle, to
the detrlment of proper discipline and
their moral welfare.
80. There is no lessening Of the term
of imprisonment for good behavior, a
strong inducement in many cases to
moral reformation.
"a, Long term prisoners have no
occupation, but must pass months and
years in absolute idleuess, thereby un-
fitting them, when discharged, for any
useful life; therefore, be 1t
Resolved, That the Convention Of
the Protestant Episcopal Church of
the Diocese of Delaware hereby ex-
presses it's conviction that the present
prison system of this State is gravely
detrimental to good order and morals,
as well Of the prisoners confined IN
jails as to- the community at large
that it is wrong in principle and does
not conform to the requirements OF an
enlightened humanity.
Resolved, further, That the mem
bers of this convention as citizens OF
Delaware, and still more as Christians,
call upon the General Assembly OF this
State at Its rext session to 30 reform
| the prison system as to remove the
above mentioned evils, and raise it to
level that will satisfy the moral senti
ment Of the community.
Resolved, further, That we respect.
fully ask the other religious bodies OF
the State to take the matter of prison
reform under consideration and tC
adopt such resolutions as may commend
| themselves to their Judgment.
Resolved, further, That copy Of
these resolutions be sent to every news
paper IN the State, with request fol
| publication.
REV. +. NJ. Munson,
| REV. George W. Dame,
| 'E. G. Bradford,
"R. r. Kenney,
"Dr. L. Fowler,
Committee. :"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05
m1RYLANp MOTIFS.
A Peculiar Butterfly found on the chop
tank River.

TANK itiSer-
Baltimore sun. E
A large colony of peculiar insect ncsts
was recently discovered in the vicinity
of Church Creek. Dorchester county.
The inhabitants are species OF butter
fly or moth, several specimens of
which, when sent to the Smithsonian
Institute, at Washington, we're identi.
fed by the late Prot. Riley as that of
Operoularis-genu Lagora.
Situated at bend of the Little
Choptapk river and protected by a
dense grove of cedars, tho colony is
Undoubtedly the accumulated growth of
years, il not having been disturbed by
the local collectors until short time
since, when every cabinet in the neigh
borhood was supplied with specimens.
Silk is the only material used In the
construction of the nests, which are
placed ON the lower limbs OF the cedar
trees, and, being of the same color, are
difficult to distinguish from the wood.
The interior of the nests shows a
marked contrast to tho exterior, both
by its glossy finish and color, which is
pearl gray, and, although very hard,
forms warm and comfortable dwelling
for the inmate during the winter
months. About the centre Of the
cocoon, which 10 three fourths Of an
inch in length, sort Of ventilator,
very much resembling bud scar,
breaks the otherwise smooth exterior.
Protection seems to have been kept
well in mind when the dwellings were
made, both from the weather and boil
ligersnt insects of It's kind. The former
is evident from the compact manner 10
which the silk is woven, rendering il
completely water proof, while the latter
is clearly proved by the trap.door al
the top, working Oh sort OF hinge,
that can be opened or closed at an
instant's notice and also by the mark
ings in imitation OF the bark and bud
scars of twigs. Protective celebration
is also strongly displayed. This fact
! is made prominent by the presence u
a holly tree in the midst of the grove,
on which several nests are attached,
all Of them being much lighter IL
color than those on the cedars.
Most of the cells when opened arr
found to contain only the skeletons o.
| the moths. but several specimens have
been procured in which were the per
feet insect, although in every case tn,
occupant was dead. This species o
moth seems to be peculiar to this por
tion of the State. Rev. DR.. John f.
Goucher, president of the Woman
College OF Baltimore, in letter re
lating to this subject, says: The!
cannot be found about Baltimore O.
anywhere else IN Maryland, SO far as
KNOW
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05
Ask God for what You Want.

81 DO not advise you to attempt to
say long prayers, writes Ruth Ash
more in October Ladies' Home journal.
"Ask God for what you want, believ.
ing that you will get it, and do not
pray yourself, as IL possible, into d
state of religious conceit. Think some
times, just before YOU go to bed of this
verse: Stand in awe, and sin not
commune with your own heart and in
your chamber, and be still. | will lay
me down in peace, and take my rest
for it is Thou, Lord, only, that malSest
me dwell in Safety He does not want
you to come TO Him with loud wailing,
but with repontant spirit and III
quietness. Be generous and ask that
He give His patronage and comfort to
all those who are 10 sorrow. Ask for
the poor a competent support, con-
tented spirit and hope for the
treasures in tho hereaffef For all
that travel by sea or land freedom from
perils of all kinds, andsthat they may
reach the haven whore they would DO.
For those who grieve foriaome who are
asleep may there he given knowledge
of the goodness of God and willing
ness to take up the burden of life and
TO carry it ioyfully until the end ia
reached. For all those who are dis.
consulate ask for light from heaven,
timely delIverance and God q grace and
comfort. ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05

Chancellor Nicholson on Friday APP
pointed the Security Trust and Safe
Deposit Co. receivers of the Mcdaniel
& Merrihew Cycle Co. The appoint
ment was made upon the application
OF S. Wallis Merrihew and BENZ amin
franklin Mcdaniel, who constituted the
firm, and the groupd was that they
had dissolved partnership and were in
dispute as to the method of settling
the partnership and were afraid that
the assots would be wasted and not
equitably distributed smung the Gredi-
tors They were represented by Ben
iamin Nields. The company went into
the hands of the sheriff on Thursday.
The receiver bonded in the sum Of
$50, 600.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05

The old story of Prom etheus is a
parable. Prometheus was on terms of
intimacy with the gods From them
he stole fire, and gave it to men. For
this sin he was bound to the rocks of
Mount Caucasus, and vuturcs were
SGT upon him. They only ate his live.
This grew again as fast as it was peckeu
away. Are his sutfarings TO DO I'M
aginodY
Take a modern Interpretation of the
parable. There is no cooking without
fire. In cooking and eating tho mis-
chief lies. Tho stomach is overtaskod,
the bowels become clogged, they cannot
dispose of the food that Is given them.
The impurities back up on the liver.
Then come the vultures-th tho tormcnts
of diseased liver. DIR. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery is more than equal
to the vuitures of Dyspepsia and its
kindred diseases. There is no more
need of suffering from dyspepsia than
there Is of hanging ones self. Sold by
all medicine dealers the World over.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05

New York City is the birthplace Of
several expressions that have been for
many years current all over the world.
These expressions are not the outcome
of scholarly thought and culture
Although our professional men havo
dutifully and generously aided in the
circulation and ennoblement of neolo-
gisma foreign born, the apt yet un-
studied offerings of the untutored
workman have held their own in litera-
ture AZ well as in everyday speech,
while many labored results of learned
mind workers and would.be mint
masters of words have lived but long
enough to be named.
The word boss, which came into COM
mon use during the regime of William
nj. Tweed, is tho Dutch bRas-master.
in the language to which 1T belongs it
is much used in composition. Thus,
| Zimmerman baas is master carpenter
and preacher is in Dutch merely a
| church boss.
Only few years ago public atten-
| ton began to be called to the preya.
| lence of the various forms of vice in
| what was then considered the choicest
residential part of tho city. A ness
| paper reporter named the region the
"Tenderloin district" and as such it
is destined to be known for long time
to come, while the name tenderloin
will do duty similarly in other towns
as they grow more like the city in their
notable characteristics.
Porter is tho name given in London
moro than century ago to very dark
and heavy beer much fancied by porters
and other outdoor workmon. The
word and the thing came to New York
in due time, and porter was soon IN de-
mand as beverage among the wharf
men, truckmen and 'longshoremeu on
gagged ON the rivor-fronts Of tho east
and west sides of tho city. One taN-
erner in Burling Slip became famous for
tho porter he sold, and his place gradu-
ally gained the distinction of being
the porter-house of the town. In
course of time be added all the facili.
ties of a hotel to his public, land in
creased its reputation by furnishing
his customers steak such as thoy
could get nowhere else. They called il
the 'porter-house steak. " and by that
name q particularly choice cut Of the
steak part of steer ia known every
whore. Harper's Weekly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05


The skies are murky now and gray;
The fields are bleak and bare;
The "sere and yellow leafs" on deck,
The "husking bee ?" gets there.
The adipose. vain glorious quail
Is heard to loudly boast
That he'll be 'mopg the first called on
To lend charm to toast.
The impecunious wandrer doth
OF his FULL free accord
Transgress The law so g TO obtain
His winters bed and board.
With fruit the orchard $ all aglow;
The hoodlum HES him thence;
An energetic ltine4siZe boot
Returns him o er the fence.
While faithful . Tige" who's nigh unto
The battles 'snoke and din "
Makes haste to put his war paint on
And "get his fine work in"
The "am'rons swain" half-dazed. comes t,
A full and sudden stop.
As ere its half propouUded she
Says. "oh, please question pop"
With festive sports we make, US time
Fits by on airy wing.
The welEin (whutsoe'er that beg
With joyous accents ring.
Each Nimrod, as crack shot" to
High honors doth aspire.
The didn't know-'twas, Loaded" fad
Arguments the angel choir.
The chilblain reasserts its claims;
The bunion and the corn
Remind us of that trite remark,
That =" man was made to mourn"
The lurij, low'ring canopy,
The crisp, chill atmosphere.
The short'ning day. all plainly say
That Autumn seasons here.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05
IN A NEW QUARTER.


City Council Asked TO Pay a Bill Which
Has Caused So Much Trouble Berwcen
the Boards of Health and Education.
Tilghman Johnston, counsel for II.
A. Miller, plumbe5 Thursday sent d
communication to City Council re-
questing that body to pay the bill for
the erection Of latrinea at Schools Nos.
3 and 4, over which there has been so
much trouble between the Boards of
Education and Health. The original
cost was $1,000, and ever since the
work was completed in 1895, it has
been hanging fire between the Health
and Education Boards. The original
bill now hears interest from January
LIST, 1886, and Mr.. Johnston stated In
his communication that unless the bill
was paid legal steps would be taken to
collect the amount. Mr.. McNulty, in
whose hands thu communication had
been placed, moved that the matter be
referred to the law and finance COM
mittees. Mr.. O'Neill thought it should
be referred to the Board OF Health,
while Mr.. Oberly was in favor Of send
ing it to the Board Of Education. Mr..
Stats moved TO amend by instructing
the law and finance committees to con-
for wnh the board of Health and the
Health committee of the Board of
Education, with the hope of settling
the matter amicably. Mr.. McNulty
said 1t was question in his mind as
to whether Council could pay the bill
and deduct the amount from the appro-
priation of either the Board of Health
or. Board of Education. He realized
that the bill would have to be paid at
the expense of the tax payers no matter
what fund it came from. The motion
as amended by Mr.. Stats, prevailed,
and conference will be held.
The managers of the Delaware Indus
| trial School for Girls requested that
the city tax paid on the school property
be refunded, as the institution 10 sup
ported almost wholly by private con-
tributiops, while it is OF benefit to the
general public and at the present time
is in need of funds. The communication
was referred to the law and finance com
| mittees.
| On motion of Mr.. McNulty, the
interest on loan No. 20, amounting tC
81, ALSO, and 81, coo of bonds due and
payable, were ordered paid. The total
amount OF the certificates is S63, 900.
The following pay -ro,ls for the month
of October were approved and ordered
paid: City Council. $a76. &c; police
S. BAG. 30; miscellaneous, 81, 956. 36.
City Treasurer Adams reported tn,
balance to the credit of current expenses
in the Union National Bank TO be S4S,
6O2. 43, and in each of the four de
pository banks, S22, $50; special funt
for park purposes, s43, $50: He also re
ported the following collections for thu
week. Tax Receiver Sayers, 1915, take
for 1895; Receiver Mitchsll, 1926, take
for 1886. On motion of Mr.. McNulty,
check for So, 600 was ordered drawn fron
each of the four depository banks am
deposited in the active bank.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05

David P. Smyth, ieweler st No. 81
Market street, who was struck by a
Third and Fourth about month ago,
died Thursday afternoon at his home,
ON Van Buren street near Thirteenth,
aged 63 years. He had been ill ever
since the accident, but for a short
time vt waa thought re would recover.
MIR. Smyth owned considerable property
and was well known in this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05
AsUIr rOR nEArr DAMAGES.
instituted by - Prominent ODD Fellow in
+ Behalf Of Ills wife.

Atlantic City, MI, Oct. 30. "A suit
for $40, 900 has been instituted by
Theodore Ross of Baltimore, ON behalf
Of his wife, against the estate of John
s. Davis, Of which the United States
Hotel is a part.
Mrs. Ross, accompanied her hus-
hand, who is grand secretary Of the
Sovereign Grand Lodge OF Odd Follows.
when he attended the session held here
by that body. While walking ON the
pavement surrounding the hotel she
tripped and fell, fracturing'a thigh and
leg. She has not recovered from the
injuries.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05

Capt. Thomas johnson of Exnore.
Va, has ON exhibition in the window
of John Meaey. No. 205 Market street,
some specially fine specimens Of the
products OF his farm. Tho exhibit con-
sists of a pumpkin weighing 1876,
pounds two beets weighing about ~
pounds each, and some largo sweet
potatoes. Capt johnson explained the
secret of raising large pumpkins. He
stated that the proper way was to clip
the end off the vine after it has grown
for certain length of time, and put il
in milk each day, the vine absorbing
the fluid, which finds its way to
the pumpkin.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05
rInIoNrp pNprn ! Wnrca.
HORRIBLE Accident ON u Traction Line Near
~ yyiikesbarre Thursday Morning

Horrible Accident 0n u Traction Line Near
Siikesbarre Thursday Morning.
Wilkesbarre. Pa, Oct. 20. = One
person was killed, one was fatally in
iured and two were seriously injured
by an accident ON the Wyoming Valley
traction line early this morning. Tho
killed and injured are: Julia Walsh,
agcd 20 years, of Port Bowkley, had
both lega cut off, died while being re.
moved to the hospital; Maggie Curley
of Port Griffith, cut about head and
injured internally; Dennis Hoban,
aged II years, Of Midyale, log broken
and internal injuries. John Hughes,
aged 90 years, arm broken and confusion
on head aud body.
The car was on the-line between this
CITY and Pittston. Whom about mile
from Wilkesbarre it jumped the track.
1t foil upon its side. pinioning four Of
the passengers undor the wreck. Ii
was nearly an hour before they were
removed
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05

L. II. Beckley of No. 1872 Naussau
street, New York, has written to Post
muster Moore, asking him to inform
descendants Of the Beckley family of
Connecticut that the cemetery at
Bockley, Conn, where many members
OF the family are -buried, is in dilapi-
dated condition and in order to put it
in good shape fund must be raised.
The descendants in this State are in
formed that the Berlin, Conn, News,
has taken the matter in hand and is
receiving subscriptions.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05

II um thinking Of going on the
stage, =" he said, land | want Iittlo
advice. -
Certainly" replied the advance
agent Of tho Uncle Tom troupe.
II have given considerable attention
to elocution, and have had some OK.
perience in private theatricais. Ii
that of any value?"
very little"
"Then what would you consider tho
hest PREPARATION"
Careful and painstaking pedestrian
exercise. "-Chicago Post.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05

Judge Grubb eat in orphans court
on Saturday. James W. Ponder pre-
scented a petition for the appointment
of the Equitable Guarantee and Trust
Co., as guardian for Robert Van
Wrinkle. The petition was grantad. j.
II. Rodney presented the return OF the
commissioners in partition of real
estate of William Morrison. which was
for no partition. The return was con-
firmed. Thomas Davis made return of
the sale of part Of the real estate of
Joseph Tatnall. 1t was confirmed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05
WEDDING ar MILFORD.
The Marriage of Robert T.. Davis and hi
Katharine Humes.

Tho Marriage of Robert T.. Davis and Miss
Katharine fumes.
peciaiCorrespondenceo of Gazette and Journal
Milford, Oct. 29.-Robert p. Davis
and Miss Katharine Humes were mar
ried in the Presbyterian Church yes-
terday in the presence of large num-
Der of relatives and friends. The Rev.
Ii. l.. Bunstein performed the cere-
mony. Daylight was excluded from
the church and the electric lights were
used.
The bride, who is daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. William A. Humes, is one Of
tho moHt popular young ladies in the
lower part of the State. Mr.. Davis,
who is prominent attorney ut George
town, is son of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
II. Davis of this place and brother
OF Thomas M. Davis of Wilmington.
Mr. and Mrs. Davis will reside IL
Georgetown, where a handsome now
home is now being prepared for them.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05

Business Trsnsacted at the Afternoon
Session of the Board.

busiusss TrHushcisu at the Afternoon
Session of the Board.
At the afternoon sesf VI the Board
Of Trustees OF the Poor - Wednesday
afternoon the report OF outside relief
showed the following figures: Brandy
wine hundred, s37. 70. Wilmington,
Northwest district, s36; Southeast dis
trict, sl2G. So Northeast district, 1872 30
Southwest district, 1857. Christians,
S34. 40. New OastIe, s725. 81. Mill
Creek, $50. 10. White Clay Creek,
sl45. so. Red Lion, sl34. 25. st.
Georges, $500. 20. Pencader, 1877. 70.
Appointments, $l9l.s7. Blackbird,
S74. House bills, $3.50. So Pay roll,
S4l4. II. Total, SO, $40. II. The new
morgue, which was built by Contractor
Hubert Cassidy, was turned over t.
tho board and accepted and checl
was drawn for the payment. The
morgue, which is lsx20 feet, presents
a very pretty appearance and add!
much to the beauty Of the grounds.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05

The deep blue color which has been
used on the Royal Blue line coaches on
the Baltimore " Ohio railroad has been
adopted as the regulation color for all
tho passenger coaches on that line, and
tho coaches arc being repaintod now at
the Mount Clair shops, near Baltimore.
The regular color previously was deep
brown,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05

Tn receipt of ton cents, cash or stamps, n
generous sample will be mailed OF the most
popular Catarrh ana LAY Fe"er Cure (Ely's
Cream Balm sufficient to demonstrate its great
merit Fun size. ste
ELY BROTHERS,
50 Warren street. New York City.
Rev. John Reid, Jr, OF Great Falls, Mont.
recommended Ely's Cronm Balm to mo. ! can
emphasize his statement, alt is a positive cure
for catarrh II used as diroctod."-Rev. Francis
W. Poole, Pastor Central Pros. Church, Helena,
Mont
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05

Topeka, Kan. Oct. 3l.--Ira Burnige.
aged II years, AID Grace Sayler, aged
Is, were drowned at Wheaton. While
returning from political meeting they
attempted TO ford Clear creek and went
down. The young couple were engaged
to be married. They were buried to-
gether.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05

The creditors of the Delaware
Liguorice Manufacturing Co., were
to have presented thoir claims before
Chancellor Nicholson Thursday, but
the Chancellor will not be here until
November 9th, and they are to appear
at that time,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05

Mics Abbie A. Edwards, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. W. Ii. Edwards of No.
1928 West Fourth street, and George
Merritt Davis were married Wednesday
at the residence of the BRIDES parents.
The Rev. l.. L. Barrett, l.. D.,
OBLIGATED.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05

Leadvillo, Col, Oct. 30. The grand
Jury has reported indictments against
John Jerry, John Mullen. Evan Cost
ley and John Brennan, striking miners,
charging them with the murder Of
Fireman Jerry O'Keefe in the Coronado
riot. The court refused to release the
prisoners GU bail.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05

In the United States circuit court in
Philadelphia, before Judge Butler on
Wednesday, verdict for 50, GOO for the
plaintiff was rendered in tho suit of
joseph Ii. Walls of Milton, against the
American Drodigng Co., representing
damages for personal injuries sus-
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