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The age-herald., 1897-09-21
SOME INSTRUCTIONS
Valuable to Children Entering the Public
 Schools.

Superintendent Phillips. of u E citY schools, has issued the following card:
 1. The schools will open at 9 o'clock a. fn., Monday, Sept. 27. At that time all pupils who have received their as- signments will be classified and will at once enter upon the work of the sssison.
 g. Pupils who were conditioned at the close Of last sess,on, and all new pupils, except those who will enter the first grade junior, are requested to rep0rs at their respective school buildings on Fri day, Sept. 24 at o'clock a. m, for pre- fminary examination and classification.
 g. Af1er the opening of the ScnoolS. each principal will have regular office hours-from 8 to 9 a. m. and from to 1 D. m. on school days-for consultation with patrons and classification of nsW pupils.
 As each principal win have charge of regular class work during school hours, patnogs are requested to call for the transaction of business during once hours in order that the work of the prin- c!pal may 'noil ibe interrupted during the hours of instruction. This request does not apply to those who may wish to visit the schools for the purpose of ob- serVaition.
 4 Parents and guardians are request ed to see Chat their children are pro Vfded with certificates of yaccina ton from a practlcing physician.
 The teachers of the public schools are requested to meet at the High School building at 10 o'clock a. m., Sept. 25 It Is important that all teachers shall be present at that time.
 6. In accordance with the order of the board eff education, principals and teach CTS are requested to collect the following rates of tuition flor each scholastic month in advance from all pupils at- (tending the schools:
 Grades l and II; resident, $1; non-res- ident. $1.50.
 Grades LII and ", resident, $1.50; non- resident s2.
 Grades V, VI and VII, resident, g; nonresident, $2.50
 High school, resident, 8; nonresident, $4.
 Parents or guardians paying for three or more pupils shall be entitled to a dis count of 9 per cert.
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
J. MORTON BOYCE DEAD.
We'll Known in This City as an Instructor of
 Music.

News reached the city yesterday of the death at Brantford, Ontario, on Sunday, Sept 12 of J. Morton Boyce, The de- ceased was well-known in this city, where for time he was principal of the college of music, musical instructor of the Pollock-Stephens institute, and also or ganist of the Church of the Advent. He was 31 years old, and at his early age had acquired prominence in musical cir cles.
 The Brantford, Ont, Courier, in refer ring to Prof. Boyce. says:
 ''The esteem in which he was held by the most eminent musicians in London was evidenced by his appointments as representative of the Victoria College of Music, the London College of Husic and the Church Choir Guild.
 He held several degrees, the degree of doctor of music being granted by the council in London, Eng, of the College of Church Musicians He was also r, C. c. e. and F. V. c. M
 e"He was composer of merit, having produced impressive church music and two marches played by Sousa's band
 "He was married in 1894 to Miss Ash ton, eldest daughter of the Rev. R. Ash ton, of the Mohawk Institute, and much sympathy will be extended the young widow"
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
COMMITTEE IN THE SOUTH
Armor Plate Board Will Visit
 Birmingham.
NASHVILLE IS INTERESTED
tennessee Centennial VIII Have Special Da, and Request Will be Made
 by the South.

At last it seems there can be no doubt about the government ai1nor factory committee visiting Birmingham. Sec retaTy Long has issued an order to this effect and the committee is expected about Nov. l.
 Repres= ntative o. ". Underwood and Col. A M. Shook, of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company. who have been in Washington for the past week. engaged with others in efforts to gst the committee to come south, returned home Sunday night.
 'Yes, I think the committee will come without doubt,' said MT. Underwood T am very much encouraged over the prospects of Birmingham. There are great many more people for us than I ever thought about and they are all prominent, influential men. A large number of congressman from the west and southwest announce themselves un- equivocally in favor of the south as a location for the armor plate factory. I met Kleberg, of Texas. and Martman, of Montana, while I was in Washington and both are on our side.
 How did we manage to persuade the committee to cons south? Why, Rep re'sentatives Clayton and Gaines, of Ten nessee; Wheeler, Col. Shook and myself just made it plain to them that it would be unfair to settle the question without making a personal investigation of Bir- mingfadn's advantages. The recom- mendation was made by Assistant Sec retary Roosevelt to Secretary Long and
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
For &IO.OOO Worth.

Ellen Gillian filed suit in the city court yesterday against the Postal Tele- graph company for s1o,00O to which ex- tent she alleges she was damaged through the failure of said company to deliver promptly to her telegram an- nouncing the death of her husband, thereby depriving her of attending her husbands funeral and causing the body of deceased to be inferred in the potter's field. Her interests are repre- scented by s. l.. Weaver.
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
feel llka the plant Is headed h thls al-

feel llIoa the plant is headed in this d. recton."
 The Commercial club committee will hold a meeting shortly to begin making final preparations to entertain the vlsi- tors. The sub-eommittees on entertain msnt and statistics will be kept busy. The pamphlet must be completed before the arrival and an elaborate programme of entertainment must be prepared. In November the weather will be mora pleasant and Birmingham and the south will be seen at their best.
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
KNOCKED DOWN AND ROBBED
Al. ESTES RELIEVED OF $4OO NEAR
 STlLLMAN.
Deputy Sherins Love and Jones With Blood Hounds Left For Stiilman-Se
 Trace of Robbers,

IA telegram to the sheriff's office at @ late hour last night bore the information that A. J. Estes, a white man, had been robbed of $400.
 The robbery occurred near Stillman, Estes being felleld to the ground by the robbers and then his treasure carried off. The extent of hts injuries was not stated
 Deputy She1iffs w. I. Love and Tom Jones went to the scene of the robbery with b1oodlhounds at once They were joined at Piowderly by several other off, lcers. At an early hour this morning no trace of the roJber or robbers had beeln found
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
WILL SHUT UP SHOP.
The Difference Between the City and the Health I Board Adjusted.

The committee on epidemics composed of representatives from the city coun- eff and county commissioners and the city board of health held joint meeting Sunday morning. The disagreement be- tween the city and the health authori- ties was brought to an amicabls adjust ment
 Both sides agreed that the services of City Health Officer Due were not longer necessary, as pr. Wilder will return to the city and resume his duties as city physician He win contlnue to visit the quarantine camp once each day. The salary of the vaccinating surgeons was cut from 8 Co s2 per day.
 The board of health agrees that there is no smallpox and will declare all epi- demic organizations off in few days.
The age-herald., 1897-09-21

be occupied by the misdemeanor docket and Monday ths' juries will be organized. The non-capital felony docket will then
 dn ue4el eq The docket of the Bessemer court has been arranged and Circuit Clerk Mccarthy is now engaged on tine dockst for the Birmingham division. The first and second divisions of the city court will convene on the first Monday in October
The age-herald., 1897-09-21

opening. of the schools Is the second hand school book question. It is said by some physicians and in some circles that in view of The recent smallpox scare it is dangerous to use second hand books. Negroes and almost all classes are al- ways disposing of their old books and the disease, it is claimed, can be spread in this manner.
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
Died Yesterday Morning.

T. G. Vince died at his late home, 511 TweHty-first street, yesterday morning at 5 o'clock. Mr Vince's illness was of short duration. He was 51 years of age and leaves a wife and ons son, who is in New York. He was an employe of the Burger Dry Goods company.
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
FUNERAL N0flCE.

The friends aiad acquaidtances of MT. and Mrs. T. G. Vince are respectfully inr vlted to attend the funeral of the former from his late residence, all North Twen- ty-frst street, at 10 o'clock this morn ing. untvrment at Charleston, $. c.
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
BUSY TIMES COMING.
All the Courts Will Be in Session in Few
 Days.

In a few days there will be busy scenes about all the courts. The crim- inal court grand jury organized yester- day morning and Wednesday court will be in session.
 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
DAILY BULLETIN.

Birmingham. Ala. Sept. 20, 1897 Local observation during twenty-fouI hours ending at 2 D. m., central time:
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-03
DELAWARE COLLEGE,.
Newark's Annual Gala Week to Begin or
Sunday Week.

Newark's Annual Gala Week to Begin on
Sunday Week.
Commencement week at Delaware
College opens Sunday, June 13th, with
the baccalaureate sermon TO be deliv-
cred by the Rev. Or. Thomas A., Nc
Curly OF Wilmington, in the College
Oratory. at 8 p. m. Glass day falls on
Monday, and the class exercises are set
for 3 O'Clock in the afternoon.
The exclamation contest, for which
prizes are offered, takes place on Mon
day evening. Tuesday morning at II
O'Clock the trustees meet in annual $685.
sion. At 8 p. m. the Athenaan Liter
nry Society holds its anniversary exer,
cises. Hen Lemuel Ely Quigg OF New
York will address the society, and there
will be speeches by William Ellis and
Lee Q. Willis, members Of the gradual.
ing class
Commencement day proper is Wednss,
day. June 10th. The exercises open at
10. 30 In the morning. Degrees will be
conferred upon the graduates. and upon
such other persons as may be selected
for the honor. Howard Pyle, artist and
author of Wilmington. will make the
chief address of the morning, and there
will be orations by four memb bers OF the
graduating class. The exercises of the
day and the college year will close in
the evening with the anniversary of the
Delta Phi Literary Society. William
s. Hilles, of Wilmington ia the orator
Of the evening, and there will be special
addresses by Ira l.. Pierce and E. W.
Sipple, members of the graduating
class. AT the close of the anniversary
exercises the annual commencement
hop, given by the students. will open.
Special excursion tickets on the
Pennsylvania and tie Baltimore & Ohio
railroads will be sold to such commence
ment visitors as obtain from the collage
authorities cards emitting tho holders
to such priviIege. 80
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-03

Sec. 10. Unless otherwise provided,
the registers courts and the juris-
diction of justices of the peace shall
not be affected by this amended Con-
stitutiop. t f.y.
Sec. II. II the Chancellor, Chief
Justice, or any Associate Judge in
Office at the time this amended Cousti-
tuition shall take effect shall not be mp.
pointed Chancellor, Chief Justice or
Associate Judge under this amended
Constitution, he shall be entitled to re-
ceive one years compensation, as now
provided by law, after the expiration
OF his term of service. ,ta
Sec. - The first biennial session of
the General Assembly under this
amended Constitution shall commence
on the first Tuesday in January in the
year one thousand eight hundred and
ninety nine.
Sec. 10. The provisions of section 10
OF article ,. OF this amended Consti.
tutSSn relating to the amount of the
compensation OF the members of the
General Assembly and the presiding
officers OF the respective Houses shall
not apply TO any adjourned, special or
extra session of the General Assembly
held prior to the first Tuesday in
January in the year one thousand
eight hundred and ninety y-nine. n
Sec IA. The provision Of section l Of
article 8 of this amended Constitution
that " No corporation shall hereafter be
created. amended, renewed or revived
by special act, but only by or under
general law, nor shall any existing
corporate charter be amended, renewed
or revived by special act. but only ny
or under general law" shall not take
effect until the General Assembly shall
enact general law as provided for in
said section.
Sec 10. All tho laws of this State
existing at the time this Constitution
shall take effect, and not inconsistent
with it, shall remain in force, except
SO far as they shall be altered by future
laws.
Sec. 16. The General Assembly, as
soon as conveniently may be after this
Constitution shall take effect, shall
enact all laws necessary or proper for
carrying out the provisions thereof.
Done in Convention, the day
OF in the year OF our Hord one
thousand eight hundred and ninety
seven and of the Independence of the
United States of America the one hun
dred and twenty-second.
In Testimony Whereof, we have here
unto subscribed our names.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-03

,liurnal rotation. 1t is certainly re-
markable, though fortuitous. coinci-
dence that the seven stars Of Ursa
Minor are grouped together in SO strik-
ingly similar manner as the Heven
stars of Urss Major and, like the latter,
form dipper
The Pole. Star, or Polaris, called by
the ancients Cynosura, word meaning
"tail of the dog" "and Indicating that
the idea of bear was not always at
tached to the constellation is close to
the true pole OF the heavens.
Near the Northern Grown and ap-
preaching the meridian we see the fine
constellation Hercules. In the east the
consultations Cygnus and Aquila are
rising, while those of CAMS Minor,
Auriga, Perseus and Gemini are either
setting or on the point of doing 30.
The fine constellation Scorpio is plainly
visible, but seen to better advantage in
the next two months. The beautiful
star Vega is climbing up in the north
east, being, along with Arcturus, the
finest fixed star shining al present in
the nocturnal sky.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-03
PRESENTS FOR BApTISTS.
Two objects of Much Historical Value for
Wilmingtoninns.

Two Objects of Much Historical Value for
wilmingtonians.
The Baptists OF Wilmington will
shortly have OCCASION to thank Hon.
Thomas f. Bayard for his thoughtful
ness in their behalf in that he has
brought home with him and will
present to them two objects of great
historical interest. These objects are
an exact reproduction of the chair used
by John Bunyan. the great Baptist
Dissenter, when he was confined in
Bedford jail. and copy Of the charges
under which be was imprisoned in
that place.
The fact that Mr.. Bayard proposed
to present these interesting meloentoes
to the Wilmington Baptists was entirely
unknown to any member OF the Baptist
denomination here until disclosed by
Mr.. Bayard himself to Alfred CAV
tbrop. a leading member of Second
Baptist Church. Mr.. Gawthrop saw
the former Ambassador at Dslamore
Place by appointment on Monday last
and at that time Mr.. Bayard made
known his intention. The chair had
already been unpacked aud Mr.. Bayard
showed 1t to His interested visitor. He
said that SO exact was the reproduction
that were the original chair itself put
beside the cony one could not be told
from the other. The crack across the
seat of the chair and all the imper.
fections of the original have been
faithfully initiated. 1t was while John
Bunyan was in Bedford Jail that he
wrote Pilgrims Progress. book
that has been translated into more
languages than any other book, the
Bible alone excepted.
The other object which Mr.. Bayard
proposed to present to the Baptists of
this city is a copy of tbs charges under
which the great Dissenter was i'm.
prisoned, which were that he preached
and taught against The Established
Church.
Mr.. Bayard authorized Mr.. Cav
throp to bring the matter of receiving
the gifts before the Baptists, and Mr..
Gawthrop did SO last evening at a
meeting Of the congregation Of Second
Baptist Church, the Oldest in the city.
The announcement by Mr.. Gawtbrop
of the proposed gifts was most cordially
received by the meeting. The Baptists
are especially pleased that Mr.. Bayard.
Churchman, should take 20 much
thought in dissenting body like
themselves.
To arrange for receiving The gifts the
following committee was appointed
The Rev. F. F. Briggs, the Rev.
Richard B. Cook. D. D., Washington
Jones, the Rev. NJ. Heath, L. b. Jones
and Alfred Gawthrop.
The presentation will take place ON
June 14th.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-03
A Rnre Day.

June began rather disappointingly,
to say the least. When the poet said /:
''What is SO rare as day in June. I"
he is presumed to have referred TO the
general pleasantness which is looksd
for in the days of this month. But il
the accent be placed upon the "rare"
it would appear as il this opening day
OF June might easily be SO designated /;
for it is certainly a rare" day. The
thermometer at o'clock was 10 de
grees, but at noon had fallen to 6s. A
year ago June also started in cool. for
at o'clock on June 1st the tempora.
ture was GA and at noon 60. In 1895,
however, the s O'Clock temperature on
June lst was ss, and the noon tempera-
ture, 90 degrees.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-03

Denver, Co.., May 31.-A spring
wagon, driven by Henry Marsau.
carpenter, and containing eight chill
dren. ranging in age from to 0 years.
was struck by special train on the
Denver & Rio Grande railroad last
night, and as result four of the chill
dren are dead and the others are ter
ribly injured, two SO badly that they
will die.
The police say that Marsau was in
toxicated and that he paid no attention
20 the signals of the engineer, but
drove upon the track while the train
was in plain sight and but a few feet
away.
The engine demolished the wagon
and crushed and mangled the children
in hurrible manner.
The dead are Elsie Marsau. aged 8
years; Otto Schoenweiss, aged 5 5;sGeorge
Banker. aged b; Eta Speaker, aged o.
The fatally injured are; Alfred. Mar
sau, aged Z years, badly mapgled;
Willie Banker, aged 8, crushed and in
ternally injured.
The badly but not fatally hurt are;
Emile Marsau. aged years. ley
broken: Bertha Schoenweiss. bruised.
Henry Marsau, tha driver, sustained
severe scalp wound. sr &
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-03
Willow Grove Track Opened.

The track at Willow Grove, where the
national l.. A. W. championships will
he decided next August. was opened
for the season last Saturday. Over
l2, 600 people were in attendance, and
demonstrated that the present un-
finished seating accommodations must
necessarily be enlarged before August
next. An idea OF the condition of the
track may be had when it is stated that
Starbuck won the 25-mile handicap
from scratch in the good time Of /. 0S. 26.
a vicious northwest wind was blowing
throughout the contest and the day was
so cool that there was suspicion of
bleakness about it. The crowds were
handled in double-quick time.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-03
A Hasty Marriage.

Sharpstown, May 31.-William Phil
lips and Miss Annie b. Baker of Laurel
drove in town at high rate of speed
on Sunday afternoon, surprising an
irate father was pursuing the bride.
The groom asked the Rev. William r..
AlaoFarlane to tie the knot a. once.
The ceremony took place at the resi-.
dence of Isaac X. Phillips, in the
presence of large number of specta
tors. Efforts were made to prevent the
marriage, but as the Telephone operator
was absent during the ceremony no
message could be received. The excited
couple left Immediately after the cere-
mony.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-03
SLAVIH hNOCKED OUT.
Lasted Only Two Minutes in his Fight
with .Ina RutIar

With Joe Butler lV
San Francisco, CAL, June 1.-Frank
Slavin lasted just two minutes in his
fight with Joe Butler of Philadelphia
before the California Athletic Club last
night.
When time was called Slavin rushed
at the colored man, and punched him
with his right over the heart. Butler
squared himself for the next rush, and
met Slavin with. his left in the face.
Slavin forced the colored man about
the ring, swinging his right ard left
wind mill fashion. Butler caught the
Australian on the jaw with a right
swing, and the latter fell forward clasp
ing his opponent about the waist. and
both fell to the floor and rolled over,
with Butler on top. Referee Billy.
Madden pulled the men apart. and
Slaviu arose in dazed condition.
Butler went after him and swung his
left on the Jaw, the big Australian
falling full length on his back. strik-
ing on his head ON the floor with re-
sounding thump. He pulled himself
up by the ropes after the referee had
counted seven, but was clearly unable
to continue the fight. jimmy Carroll
jumped into the ring and threw up the
sponge for his principal.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-03
SENSATION IN TIE pArIcAS.
Was Caused by an Attempted Murder and
Suicide. ~

Rome. Italy, June LA sensation
was caused in Vatican circles to-day
by an attempted murder aid suicide.
A stable hand named Rossi, who had
been dismissed from the Vatican en-
ploy for misconduct, brooded over his
loss of employment and finally deter
mined to be revenged upon the man he.
regarded as the author of his disgrace.
The latter was Commander Mar
tinucci, director of the majordomo's
Office of the Vatican.
Rossi obtained possession OF re-
volver and stationed himself near the
Office mentioned. While Commander
Martinucci was proceeding to his duties
to-day he was confronted by Russi, who
opened fire upon him. wounding him
in the left arm. Believing hes had
killed his supposed enemy, Rossi then
turned his weapon on himself and shot
himself in the head near the right ear,
inflicting a wound from which be may
not recover, T.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-03
Run to Atlantic city.

The Kenilworth Special TO Atlantic
City and return, June 9th, is engaging
the attention of the cycling public of
Philadelphia aud vicinity. The club
has procured handsome set Of prizes
for in and out of town clubs and the
medal for survivors is one Of the finest
offered this year. A cordiel invitation
is extended to all wheelmen. The
special boats to accommodate all will
leave South street ferry, Philadelphia,
at O'Clock sharp, and every effort is
being made for the comfort Of each
participant Full particulars can he
had by addressing Capt. George Il.
Owen, of Kenilworth Wheelmen, Thirty
pinth and Spring Garden streets, Phila-
delphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-03
SWEET sPRfSGTIDE.


Now mornings balmy breezes bring
From country ways afar
The fragrant incense of the spring
Through easements set ajar
And now tbey likewise bring through mine
A scent nor sweet nor faint
OF uuromantic turpentine,
OF tnrpentine and paint.
And when at dawn the iocund thrush
Salutes the cheerful light
There comes demon with brush,
\ demon drest in. white;
He sitteth on my window sill,
And sings chanson gay,
Or mooteth with his comrade Bill
The topics OF the day,
Now Phiilida the handmade neat.
Becometh wondrolls pert,
And deems, though haply work is sweet,
lis pleasanter to flrt
And now by magic. runneth low
My cask of table beer,
For gentle spring is come. and so
The painters men are here.
--Pick-Me-Up.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-03
Not Responsible.

Young Champ Clark. the 5.years old
son of the Missouri representative, was
asked the other day when he entered
the house with his father: "What are
you Democrats going to do now that
Mckinley is running things to suit
himself? You will have to put up with
it whether you like it or not. !"
I'VE Democrats" answered Champ.
haughtily. "will not be responsible for
any of McKinley's acts. New York
Tribune.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-03
viii gp to Pittsburs.

Thomas Appleby, II. II. Billany, W.
o. Lynch, Frank w. Pierson and Harry
johnson are the representatives to the
annual session of the National Council,
Jr. o. U. A. NJ, which will be held
in Pittsburg, Pa. on June 18th to 10th
inclusive. The representatives will be
accompanied by their wives. Mr.. Pier
son is a candidate for national vice.
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