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The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-20
MIN(7TON DELAWARE, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20. 1897
Allow Down Trick For Sure.

! JERSEY CITY, Nov. l9.-Justlce Weeu
was about to shut his peace office at 1890
O'Clock last night. A young man. very
nervous but happy, darted in and thrust
into his hand card inscribed: "Louis
Abrahams, No. 50 East Ninety-third
street, New York
The young man said he was Mr..
Abrahams. an actor, and wanted to be
married. The Justice was willing. The
young man darted away, and in half an
hourpappearcd, leading a young woman,
who said she was Ida Schimloetz, OF No.
222 Newark avenue, Jersey City.
Justice Weeds practiced hand tied the
knot in five minutes. Then he discover
ed that he had no marriage certificate
, blank.
THAT'S all right, Judge" said the
bridegroom, who seemed to be in some
thing Of a hurry. "l'll just come back
in the morning and get it.
Poor Mr.. Weed. How could he dun
the young man for fee? Was he not
coming back in the morning? Away
went the bride. the bridegroom and their
two witnesses. They did not return
Tuesday morning or yesterday or any
OF her morning.
The honest Justice OF the Peace spent
several hours Yesterday in looking for the
parties and their witnesses at the adj
dresses they gave. Not one Of them was
known at any one OF the places.
III any ore else ever tries getting mar
ricd here on tick I'll commit him for
contempt Of court says Justice Weed.
This Man Los, His Scent.
New York, Nov. 19.-"Ach mcin kacsr.
Ach, mein kopi'' yelled Ernest Nett
hardt as he ran up to Policeman Thomas
Cavanagh at First avenue and Tenth
street Al 3 a. IN. this morning
Neithardt's upper lip was cut, there
was Il lump as big as ;m'onion on the
back of his head, his clothes were torn
and dusty From his pockets, torn and
turned inside out, exhalcd an awful odor.
'IIow long have you been dead %
asked Cavanagh.
'Ich bin niclt todt . Ach, abcr mcin
kacSc list iutsch - walled Ncithardt .
Zach, he'll ger strohsack ohnc hare ~
'Don't be sassy, now. Cmon to the
house, said Cavanagh, and he took
Ncithardt to the Fifth street station.
The man explained that as he was on
the way from his lodge meeting in Bulbs
Hall in Avenue b to his home at Roch- .
ellie Park, y. j., Il lot of knaves in light |.
ovcrcoat~ and derby hats held him up in
front OF No. 1926 East Tenth street, beat
him. picked his pockets OF 500 in
money and some priceless Limburgcr
and Thurrinycr cheese.
The police found 81 in the mans inner
pockets. II" made 50 many conflicting
statements That Srrgt. Shire warned him
and sent him home.
III ypu seemed to- b" truthful Id send
detectives cat ON tho sccnl,' said the
sergeant "Hut your story is too chcrsy.
Go huuic.
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"Trn dollars, said Magistrate Crane
The Holly chieftain., 1897-10-01
PICTURESQUE KEY WEST.
Eventually 1t VIII Be the Great
American Winter Resort
IN interesting Letter from Lieut..
Lucien Young. L. :. n, About
FIorida'- Island Me-
tropoli..
Special Key West r7a ID Letter.

Special Key West H1a Letter.
In consequence Of the great number
Il people in quest OF health and rest
turing the summer, pleasant spots tor
that purpose exist in almost infinite
variety and within easy reach;
out localities possessing warm
climate as winter resorts are
few in number, and those that
u" exist involve d long journey 10 reach
them, However, with Increased facIIi-
ties for travel and extended knowledge.
the requirements of civilization for win
ter resorts will be met by the discovery
Of localities adapted for The purpose.
IHus within the last few years we have
seen the popularity Of Florida as a
winter resort steadily growing. large
hotels erected, and many places within
her borders created into winter saui-
tarIuIus.
In all these places. as well as IN the
towns and cities Of the southern states
bordering on the gulf, the winter eli
mate is generally too cold and yaria BILE
to meet all the requirements Of those
in search of a radicaI rhange In con.
sequence Of this inequality, many are
induced to seek more uniformly warm
climate in Bermuda or the islands of
the West Indies. which involves a ,ong
journey by sea. and the incidents to
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the solar rays and the salt is deposited.
Only one effort has ever been made 10
obtain fresh water on the island and
then after sinking the auger over 600
feet the well was abandoned and it is
exceedingly doubtful If water can be
reached under 1000 feet Cislerus
flied with rain water furnish the sup
ply, which Is pure. cold and healthful.
anC not likely to ever fall short of the
d. mand. As to sport, the surrounding
waters are excellent for boating and
abound in fine fish, and some OF the ad-
jLcent islands afford rar. shooting.
The population of the island Is com
posed largely of Spaniards, or CubanA
" ho came over from Cuba with the to-
bgcco industry, and since their advent
tho statistics of the port show constant
Is increasing trade.
These foreign residents are universal
Is respected and IN their business rela-
uons are on terms of perfect harmony
with the other inha bitnats. The local
-Four Hundred, or leaders in society and
municipal authority, are the unmI-
grants from the bahamas or their
descendants, and they are called
''cULchs" after that shell fish, SO pleuti-
ful in the waters OF their native ISL ads.
The innuDitauts OF key West were ex-
Ceedingly loyal % the union during the
c!vi. war. and one OF the first mouu-
ments erected TO the memory OF the
feueral dead was L beautiful obeIIsk
placed III the shady triangle near the
naval station. IN the early part OF 1906,
and IN the city. keepIng guard over tins,
IL popular post OF the u. A. Ii.
The island Is about three miles long
pnu two wide. and when II WAS discos-
| creu by the SpanIards immense piles Of
human bones were found scattered over
the surface, from which they called il
'Hueso cayo sueso, 10 Indicate that
| lEt islaud was great battle ground,
as il was the custom of the Florida In
dlons 10 pile the dead killed IN battle
o"iy. From the Spanish royal grants,
lh, island passed into the hands of
three purchasers from Nassau, who
called IL Ihompson's island, and the
settlement following became known as
Ai.entown; the Spanish name, however,
mai never lost, but IN the course OF time
1t became corrupted into Key West, by
mich the island and town are now
| known.
Situated as the island is, near the mid
die OF the Florida Keys, IL became an
important station for the uieu-oI-war
/ i'll ante-Dellum days TO operate from in
the interception or destruction OF ves-
se!s engaged III the slave trade, as well
as the suppression OF piracy. As the
| line OF commerce with the gulf states
axe the Atlantic ocean lies between Key
Wes, and Dry rortugas, the position II
| ke. West is of great naval importa nee
as stra'egical point for the base of
operations, and coaling station TO the
| fleet protecting the southern coast Ia
time of war. During the war this i'm.
poriance of Key West was recognized
| by The establishment there of the head
! quarters of the East Gulf bockadiny
squadron. without which it would have
been impossible 10 have maintained an
effectuaI blockade of the southern
coast. When the completion OF the
| Nicuraguu canal is an established fact,
| ksy West will become of still greater
| Importance to the United States as q
| nsAal station. LuCIEN YOUNG.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-10-01

the Cuban shore high ahead of us.
now found that our destination was at
point along the Santiago const. and
that we were carrying 100000 cart
ridges, small lot Of clothing. medi-
cines and delicacies for CaliNto Garcia,
and important mail and later cable dis
patches from New York. What a
scoop for the Dons II they had caught
us! And they very nearly did. too. as
the sequel will show.
II was late in the afternoon when we
made the shore. through veritable
labyrinth of coral reefs. and beeched
the unwieldy punt on long stretch OF
sandy beach. Instantly all hands COM
menced to tumble the cocoanuts and
packages ashore, whilst the lender OF
the party sent up q rocket that trniled
high above the trees that grew densely
to within few hundred yards Of the
sea. BY the time the cargo was landed
some so Cubans were on hand. and.
without ado, start was made for the
camp In the interior.
But only a start. There was stop
page.
A bugie sounded down the beach
around the bend.
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FROM THE PATENT OFFICE.

In a newly patented speed indic7 tor
tor ships metal log is attached TO a
hexible cord at the rear Of the ship,
with fanged rod al the rear to turn
in the water and complete an electric
current in the log, which is connected
through the cord with at Indicator on
the deck of the boat.
Pneumatic oil cans for engineers to
use in filling oil cups, etc. have the
nozzle extended nearly TO the bottom
Ct the can, SO that " hen the top Of the
1sn is filled with .Lr rtr OIL is forced
through the spor' nN rrru.uE 4 valve
in the neck, thus tEaal.f = he oil TOW
"hen the can ia -i,r IN.
A Freuchmau t..s just patented a
.ery simple motpr .4Taugr, whiCh has
only two wheels q So ErrTs Us bal
aHcr the wheels being placed side by
SIDE on dow HrlIy curved axle.
wirh the weigh O.; The machinery be-
low the center. l.e usual gas engine
Icing used 70 Fr"-.Hr the carriage.
In simple al. neat bouquet holder
Gently pateute1 a metal clip Is pinned
ne coat lape. and the stems Of the
slipped under the clip. another
.En having two slot, INSTEAD of the
.. through which q ribbon is passed
d tied over the stems to hold them
81. the ribbon forming a bow TO cover
ne huldcr.
To rrgiSte. the uumJrr of passengers
n street car 50 The .HmPany can tell
whether their MOI ar cheating or not
the cps are hinged and spring on
The under side ra.,'.s zach one slightly
above its base so that II will drop down
to the base as each person steps on it,
thus raising lever TO move the auto
matte counter in the car.
Short persons who are compelled TO
stand up in street cars will appreciate G
new device intended for their use.
consisting OF heavy wire loop TO catch
the strap on the car, with q handle at
right angles with the loop, which can
be lowered 10 the right length for the
user. and closes up small enough to he
carried in the pocket when not in use.
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THE mAJoRs BIG sroaY.
Idea of His wife Giving Hin nv
Dollars Took the Prise.

DOIlafD TOOK tDC EHlB6s
There were five of six Of them sittingabon
the stove in the drug store, and they ha1
beep telling pretty tall stories. The drue
sis. was a man of some humor and inveS-
lion. and he concocted a mixture Of greaki
notepcv and fine flavor, composed Of -
trnmenti, saccharum alba, cortex liiAionia
carpphyllus aromaticus and aqua. pura Z.
8. This mixture he proposed 20 administer
10 whomsoever should tell the biggest story,
and the party at once began 70 stretch their
inventive powers to the fullest extent. A
toilet soap drummer was appointed judge,
and the prize mixture, steaming hot, satin ~
eight ounce graduated measure upon tha
edge OF the stove. 80,
The colonel told war story Of the Nun
chausen variety, the squire related hunt-
ing adventure that evinced decided eeuluD
ior eyading the truth, and the postnase9
made a strong bid for the prize with snake
story big enough to make the sea serpent
ieaious. The others followed in turn, and the
last man, the major, entered the competi-
ZION The major had in his mind remark.
able narrative about a dog that he owned
that did sopIe wonderful things, and - ~
gan his story IN this way:
Last Wednesday morning I got up .
little later than usual and went down to
breakfast. Most of you have seen that
brown setter of mine. He's . good deA
smarter than most men, wen, tnaS o08
was in the dining-room when went IN.
AS came to the door, my wife, who was
awaiting me, said:
John, when / went to wake yos -
this morning, ] found this five-dollar hill
ON the floor. You must have dronped it
from your pocket when you undressed last
night Then she handed nae the bill. Now,
that dog oil mine was
Wait Bit" said the toilet soap drum
raer. you needn't go any further with your
story. The prize IL yours I'm a married
man myself, and that lie you've. just told i
one you'll never improve on. hereby rem
der a decision in your favor
As there was not single man in the crowd
not a voice was raised in protest against
the judges verdict.-Detroit Free Press.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-10-01

forest to where the Cuban camp was
si,ucted--in strong position in the
hills to the east.
All night long we travelled, pausing
only occasionally for a brief rest. or to
drink at some stream. And most of
the tramp wns up hill, TOO. But dark
as WAS the night, and thick though the
forests through which the alleged path
lay. the Cuban guide pushed Oh with
out faltering, the carriers following
und the horsemen bringing up the
rear.
The forenoon Was well advanced
when we came to an open space on a
hilltop where, amid some bushes
shaded by clump of palms. we found
some Cubans on the watch for our
coming. This was but an outpost. the
camp occupying strongly fortified po-
siiion across little ravine further on.
above which steep precipices rose. On
closer inspection | found that the only
practicable way TO that hill top was
that by which We had gone. and u hun
dred men could have held il against an
army corps.
To my astonishmcnt, found that the
Cuban soldiers we're all we'll dressed
and armed, their only trouble being
for ammunition and horses, there be-
ing very few of these animals left in
the east. This was a detachment of
Garcia's army Of the orient, which had
been sent thither to communicate with
Jamaica and get in ammunition. Three
successful voyages had already been
made, and another was to follow be-
fore they struck camp. They needed
ammunition and medicine for 1000,
and proposed to get it before joining
the main army which was to move
westward.
Two duys after we started back. but
before leaving | witnessed the execu-
ton of the traitor. He was trieo, con-
victed and hanged on tree. AS We
were leaving, five minutes after, the
captain Of the escort suddenly vaulted
from his saddle and sent several bull
let's into the swaying body.
"Ah! Thnt's for lucky trip to u.s."
he cried. exultant!y, as the last shot
cut clear through the cord and let the
haif-dead body fall with sickeninr
thud.
At this there was chorus of yells,
and "Vivas!" upon ''Vivas!" rent the
air. The whole camp seemed to be in
an uproar Of delight. OF course, it
was really all the rottenest supersti-
ton; but the Cubans believed it to be
an omen of good luck, and went on
their perilous way rejoicing.
For my part, did not feel so well at
ease. ! bethought me that there were
more spaniards left in Santiago to look
after us. Sure enough, however, we
got through without hitch. and also
sneaked into Jamaica unseen and un-
suspected. T. p. PORTER.
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remains of an old bricl; fort, no longer

remains of an old brici; fort, no longer
earrisoned save by solitary keeper,
and its iuc!osure that was once the
scene Of military drills mas been turned
into a tennis court.
Situated 10 the rear OF the city and
near the center of the island is a large
convent. surrounded oy beautiful
garden several acres in extent. and to
the good auspices of this institution
the people are Indebted for a most tx
Cellent system of schools beyond that
OF the public primaries. Between the
convent and the shallow bay that IN
dents the island to the northwest is
the abandoned garrison where pai-
terry of artillery vas until within a few
years stationed. The barracks within a
grassy lawn, consisting OF several neat
house, haTing all the conyeuiences for
q warm climate, are now leased out at
L nominal sum for private residences.
n sergeant being left TO have supervi-
sion over the property.
Facing to the southward are lot of
sand banks or mounds OIL which are
mounted a number OF obsolete guns IF
large caliber that once formed an i'm
posing water battery, and would still
he Of material benefit in an emergency.
These sandhills gradually merge into
Il beautiful white coral beach that is
washed by light surf in which one can
bafhe at all times withou, risk. After
q storm the beach is strewn with
spcnges. which. with those obtained
from the adjoining shoals form an ar
'iclc Of commerce.
The salt pans on the island are an
other source Of much wealth They
consist of shallow basins dug In the
soil and into which the sea Is permitted
to flow, then cut off. and the water thus
confined is allowed to eyaporate under
The Holly chieftain., 1897-10-01
rhe phy.icInn'. Error.

The patient was far gone; it was the opin-
ion of all that he could not live but few
moments. Just as the breath was about to
leave his body. one of the physicians, a gen.
tleman of culture, and graduate Of one Of
our best colleges. remarked: Poor fellow, he
looks badly AT this the dying man opened
his eyes, jumped up in bed. and shouted:
"Who is the villain who desecrates my
at the culprit and continued: No, sir, l
am not looking badly. / admit l look bad,
but not badly, for | am not cross-eyed."
And from that moment he began to re-
cover. while the canker of remorse began its
work upon the heart of the offender, and ere
many days his name was to be found in the
obituary column of the village paper.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
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A name.fic Incident.

John, dear, wish you'd lend me your
knife" she said.
Yes, love"
And Just ask Sarah to bring dow ny
biz apron out the bedroom, and dust
er. and some parafin, and the wash iea'n'
err .,s.,,
"And the wash leather. Anything else.
Yes; Thomas must clear out the Saro
and sweep it up bit. And / shall want
some copper wire and the screw hammer
and that bottle OF stuff for 1enovatihg
leather and an old brush -
is that all, Ire you going TO repair all
the furniture" "
Don't be silly. ] must have some stick
ing plaster and few bits OF rag and
pail of water
Nothing else: 1t sounds like surgical
operation or a second edition OF house
cleaning"
Il wish you wouldn't interrupt when IN
trying to think OF things. Let me see;
there's nothing else-oh. yes, ] must have
pair of scissors and my garden gloves
and some securing paper. 20 i,
Good heavens. What has happened! L
hope it's nothing serious
''Bless the man, no, IN only going 10
overhaul my bike '-Pick-M
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Fine Was RENTED.

Judge Campbell had Just heard the evi-
dence against young Mission hoodlum
charged with disturbing the pace.
II think you're guilty, young man." de-
clared the judge Funds in the treasury are
running low, so guess I'll have to get in
something toward my salary, as I'm getting
hard up. I'll fine you five dollars"
You've got more money than ! have"
pleaded the prisoner.
But haven't. Show up what you've
got" and the judge emptied his pockets,
which contained Just 36 cents in change, on
the desk
The prisoner turned all OF his pockets in
side oat and produced 25 cents
You are worse off than am" said the
judge. Fine emitted. You may go. San
Francisco Post
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such a voyage are more than iuyalIds
can endure. Under these circumstances
il has long been wonder to me that
the merits of Key West have not been
more recognized; the temperature in
winter is that of the finest summer
weather m New York. and it would be
npossibe to conceive more agreeable
climate than that afforded In Key West
during the period of the year from DC
Iubcr to the middle OF April, the thcr-
mOmeter rarely rising above 20
1r falling below 90 degrees. The island
Is Just oil the southern extremity of
Florida and is in direct line OF all the
steamer routes leading from the Allan
tic to Cubn and the gulf ports.
1t is true Key West al present can
only be conveniently reached by rail
to Tampa and thence by steamer max
ing a run of II hours by sea; but as the
island is only separated from the main
Land u short distance by an endless
shain OF keys and coral reefs with very
shallow water intervening, il could
with ease, and at u moderate cost, be
connected by rail to the main stem
via Cape Florida. Such railroad mas
been projected aud surveyed, and it Is
Jnly a question OF a short time when IT
Will be completed. Twenty-Five years
igo made my first visit to this island,
and fouud the town then but com
1arative village. Now 1t has grown to
the proportions OF the largest city IN
Florida, with evident signs OF further
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asked our leader

"The escort?" asked our leader
anxiousIy.
They are yonder." wan the reply, in
a scared voice.
a moment later party Of Spanish
swept into sight.
Run for the bush." cried the leader,
suiting the action TO the word.
This was fine ending OF my adven-
ture, | thought. as under shower OF
bullets We dashed into the thicket. But
the end was not yet. As instinctively
looked back, from the opposite side of
the beach u single horsenan, dressed
in the Cuban uniform, and waving
heavy sword, dashed into the open.
"AI machete.' he cried. Then the
tramp of horses sounded duly on the
sand. and u squad OF n dozen Cuban
cavalry thundered after.
Form square." yelled the Spanish
officer.
"Ab, traitor, it is thou?" shouted the
Cuban, as he rushed past where ] stood.
A cloud of flying sand now enyeloped
the scene. Only the clatter Of Spanish
carbines, the sEap-rip-rap of American
repeating rifles and the clash Of steel
told how hotly the fight waged. In ten
minutes 1t was all over. The guerrillas
had no chance before that furious on
slaught. and they could not even run or
double on the heavy sand.
Only two prisoners were taken one
young spaniard scarcely out of his
teens. and the lender of the guerrillas-
n Cuban and dcserter from Garcia's
camp. as 1 soon learned. The boy was
treated with the greatest considera-
ton, and promised his liberty as soon
as convenient But the Cuban was
curtly told that his life had been pgr-
posely spared in the fight so that he
might be hanged.
Three or four of the Cuban troopers
had been killed. and these were hastily
buried under the trees The Spanish
boy begged that his comrades be also
buried. This was refused. but when
he asked 10 be permitted to pray for
them. no objer.ioH was raised. And it
was n touc!.:.., sight to see that youth
kneeIing IN tha aloody sand and re
penting, with hurncy, the solemn Cath
Ollie buriul pray in Latin. On in
query. | found ,.sHj he was an eccle-
siastical s, Ident. >si;o. at the call of
patriotirIn, had volunteered to go to
Cuba And that was ais first battle.
Leaving the dead to bury their dead,
we started to track" it through the