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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-09
sudden death Of a Pension agent.

Pocomoke City, Md, Sept. /. Robert
II. Gillett, coorcd pension agent.
aged 10 years, was found dead at his
office, in Pocomuke City, this morning,
He was known in this section of the
State ae Republican politician, hsy-
ing been for many years member of
the state central committee for Wor-
cester county. Recently he served GO
days term in the House of Correction
for illegally signing the name Of a col.
ored man named Dennis to an order di-
recting the cerl; Of the circuit court to
issue licensa for the marriage Of
Dennis son, who was at that time
under age.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-09
Mines and Mining Building.

stylohate 10 feet high. The height of
the center pavilion to the top of the
crowning group of statuasy is So feet,
while the end pavilion is 10 feet to the
top of the dome.
The lighting of the building will be
obtained by large windows, 10 feet
wide by "a feet high, placed at in,
teryals of l6 feet, and the roof will
have large skylight area, making
the interior very bright and cheerful.
The centre entrance is q feet wide
by "a feet high, and will be very rich
in decoration. flanked ON either side by
coupled columns and their accompany
ing pilasters. standing six feet from
the walls. The main cornice breaks
around a projection of columns sup.
porting pedestals for groups of statuary
IL feet high. The centre of the pavilion
is crowned by colossal group of
statuary. There will be also single
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-09


Feet Deep. =
Berne, Switzerland, Sept. 9. --Further
Rdvlces from LaSale, near Mont
Pleureur. show that the reports OF tine
accident to party Of Alpine tourists
in that vicinity were not exaggerated.
Eight persons it appears started from
Sion, capital Of the Canton OF Valais
with the intention of ascending Mont
Pleureur. The latter is II, LOO feet
high and is not a very difficult ascent
from MauvoIsin by the Gietrox, eight
hours being generally occupied in the
task. The tourists were lad by Pastor
CONN of Sion, and they made tina as
cent divided into two parties vi four
each. The first of these parties reached
the summit, and the second was only IA
short distance behind, when tho four
persons composing it were swept by an
avalanche into a CreSasse LOCO feat
dean. II is still hoped that some Of
the tourists may be rescued.
The missing party WAS composed Of
Pastor Comm, two gchuol boys from
Lausanne and young Engllshman
named Bernard
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-09

statues between columns resting on
stylobate. which will be projected out
to receive them. The spandrels above the
arch will BIZ decorated with bas.reliels.
The end paviIions with their entrances
will be crowned with shallow domes,
The implements emblematic of min
ing are 10 few that, with the exception
of few trophies, the entire interior
elaboration will be confined TO classic
ornaments, and reserve for the wall
spaces of the large crntre vestibule,
which is 81 feet wide and 60 feet long,
such elaboration.
Tue ceiling will be large barrel
vault with intersecting cross.vault,
richly cotrered and deliberately deco.
rated. On the walls il is here pro
posed to have mural paintings en-.
blematic of mining, placer working.
packing of ores by Rocky Mountain
Canaries. and other mining ecenes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-09

Dover, Sept. /. The oyster season
opened to day, and the dredgers say the
Delaware supply will he about the
average Jacob II. Lewis, collector
Of oyster revenue, is said to have
already collected enough to pgy the OK
ponses of the force and make up the
deficiency Of last year. Last year not
enough was gathered to pay the sx-
penses of the oyster boat and the col
lector had to appeal to the Legislature
for assistance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-09

ChesterIown MI, Sept. ]. The
handsome residence of William 3.
Stephens. near Wortcn Manor, Kent
county, was destroyed by fire, together
with all of Mr.. stephens furniture,
clothing and household effects, this
morning. Mr.. Stephens was awakened
by smoke and tho falling of plaster in
bis room, and Immediately realizing
the danger of thu situation hurried TO
arouse his wife anu son. Mr.. and Mrs.
Stephens and the young man narrowly
escaped with their lives. Mr.. Stephens
is confined TO his bed by painful hurns.
The origin of the fire, which broke out
in an upper room, is unknown. The
flames spread sU rapidly that nothing
was saved from the burning building.
NOT even change of clothing. The
residence was one Of tho hapdsumest in
Kent county and was beautifully fur
nished. The house YVES insured for
s., 800 and $500 on the furniture.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-09
FTnn Ar N4snFILLE.
Five Horses Burned to Death and -Four
Persons Severely Injured.

isTAohN NtNereiy ibJhreus
Nashville, Tenn, Sept. Q --DiehI g.
Lords Wholesale heer, cider and soda
works, at the corner of Church and
Front streats and owned by Adam Diehl,
were almost totally destroyed by fire
last night. Ihe loss on the stock is
estimated at $50, 600, with no insurance
thereon. The building was insured for
81, 900.
The fire originated in the stable, and
five horses persisted in the flames.
During the fire number of soda
fountains and carbunic acid gas drums
in the building eSplnded, and several
spectators were hurt. The injured are
James buchanan. left thigh mangsll ;
Henry Benton, scalp wound ami right
ankle broken; W, /. Anderson, injured
on the back and right knee broken
unknown man, arm severely lacerated
These men were struck by heavy lead
soda drum.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-09

Make nice baking powder biscuit
dough, using quart of Hour. Roll out
in two sheets three fourths OF an inch.
thick. Spread one with a tablespoon
full of butter, put tine other on top, and
bake 20 minutes in hot oven. Have
ready eight bananas thinly sliced; no.
move top layer, spread bananas on lower
layer, strew with one-haIf cup of sugar,
replace top layer. and serve with either
sugar and cream or tablespoonful OF
whipped cream over each slice.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-09

Duluth, Nina, Sept. 2. The city
funds are practically exhausted, and
the city employees probably will not be
paid of for many days to como. This
embarrassment is attributed to d law
passed by tina last Legislature allowing
tax payers to June next in which 10
pay their 1897 taxea. The heads oil one
third of the police force were severed
Today, anu Lvo engine houses Of the
fire department will 10 boarded up and
all park and uthar public improvements
have been stopped.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-09

CoatesyIle, Pa, Sept AT the
hearing here tonight Ralph Moore,
accused Of the murder of his grand
father on Sunday last, was committed
by the magistrate to the county Jail for
the action of the grand jury at the next
term Of court DR.. Spratt, the attend
ing physician, anu John Segner, sou of
tho murdered man, were the only wit
nesses examined,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-09

Washington, Sept ,. The Controller
of the Currency has been advised nj tho
failure of the First National Bank of
Greensburg. Ind. 1t had a capital
stock Of slo0,OO0, and uu July 21th,
tho deposits were $4,000 Examiner
Packard has been instructed to take
charge. This ia tho first bank failure
reported to tho controller for some time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-09

George pembprton. aged % years,
died at his homo in Edge Moor Thursday
of typhoid fever after an illness OF four
weeks. Mr.. Femberton was IN employee
of the Edge Moor works. He was
deerly interested in ST. Georges Mis-
sion, which St, Johns Church Of this
city had established Mt Edge Moor. and
generally took leading part in the
services. He waa native OF Ensl
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-09

CINCINNATI, o., Sept 2.-Pfeaident
N. u. Ingalls, of tho "Big Four" and
the Chesapeake 81 Ohio railroads has
concluded contract with tho Pullman
Palace Car Go. to construct as early as
pofnlbla 1000 hog freight cars, LOGO
each for tha Big -Four" and the
Chesapeake 81 Ohio railroads. ut cost
OF 81, $50, 600.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-09

William Brown. who assaulted and
robbed Mrs. ChhEoy SpeakmGn, the
station agaut at Uakbourne, Tuesday,
was railroaded through court at West
Chester yesterday afternoon and zen
fenced 10 10 years. confinement in tho
Eastern Penitentiary.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-09

Cambridge. Md, Sent. !. Moro
horses have died of blinn staggers in
Dorchester county in the past six weeks
than in the previous % years. 1t Ia es.
tImated that over 100 have been carried
oil hy the disease, for which there
seems to be no remedy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-09
NTOTICF-WF. ANNIEKANE &CO-.


NOTlCE-W +, ANNIE KANE Is Co,
IN she owner and occupant Of the house sitti-
ated at No 40 East Fourth street, in the Fourth
ward OF the city OF Wilmington, county OF New
Castle 6nd state OF Delaware, in compliance
with tho requirements of the acts Of the
General Assembly In such case made and pro-
yided, do hereby give notice that we shall apply
III writing to the Court of General Sessions OF the
state OF Delaware in and for New Castle county,
on MONDAY, tho .0ln day Of september A.
D., 1881, being tho next term OF said court,
Tor n license for said HOUSE, rs an inn or tavern
for the sale therein Of intoxicating liquors in
less quantities thHn me quar-, TO be drunk on
the premises, ana tho following respectable
citizens OF said ward, At least twelve Of whom
are substantial fraehulders of said ward rec
ommend the said application. viz:
Hugh 4. Duiiy, NJ. h. Parsons,
}. 7. MURPHY, George j. itipp,
John 4. Lally, Peter McAleer,
Joseph T. Cross, Eugene Pennington,
George Arlc. Piersun r. Dowd,
Matthew BaXter, john ". Reed.
James Kane, laurence Mancher
y. J.. fountain, William W. Mooney,
Francis Medallion, Il. +. Wey
Andrew VI Dettl!nc, ". L. smith,
j. g. Sasse, dr.. Edward X, Parsons.
Emil Hertel, 81. D.,
ANNIE KANE & 20
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-09

BY the caving in of bank of earth
in a trench un Fifth street hetweon
franklin and liroome atreets yesterday
week, Louia Maguigan was caught
in the fall and hau his leg broken.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-09
gitense Applications.


NOTlCE-I. MICHAEL LYNCH,
4 tho tenant and occupant of the house Bitu-
aied at the northeast corner of Cedar and Brown
streets, in the Eleventh ward Of the city Of
Wilmington county OF New Castle and State OF
Delaware, in incompetence with the requirements
Of the acts OF the General Assembly in such case
made and provided. do hereby give notice that
shall apply in writing TO the Court Of General Ses-
slons OF the state Delaware, in and for New Cas-
tie county, on MONDAY. 10th day of September,
AD., 1872, being the next term of said court, for
llcerse for said house as an inn or tavern, for
the sale therein OF intoxicating liquors in less
quantities than one quart, to he drunk on the
premises, and the following respectable citizens
said ward, AT least twelve OF whom are sub
Btlutial trSe holders Of said ward, recommend
INC said application. viz:
Via. Victor Hawke, Peter TyrelI,
James !eeney, Samuel j. Meredith,
James Iyrell, Robert Dock,
Daniel Scannell, Patrick j. Seery,
Peter Golden, Charles q. Danz,
u. Niohl, II. L. Coney.
Augustus Schaefer, Patrick lieney,
owen j. Iiession, Joseph j, Ryan,
Hubert Cassidy, u. shannon,
James Geleshy, thares Hawke,
lnos j. Ryan, Michael Kelley, ...-
Frank L. Cromey, A. Il. Wright.
MICHAEL LYNCH.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-09

While playing around his mothers
sewing machine last week John Stacy
OF No. LODI Bennett street had the in
dex finger nj his right hand cut off by
u wheel.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-09

Salisbury, Md, Sept. !. -William p.
Norris OF Nutt"rs district, Wicomico
county, died this morning. aged 10
ynars. lie had been in poor health for
some time, and his death was not un-
expected,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-09

Cut two bananas into slices and put
over the fire with a quarter CUP of
water; cook slowly until tender, and
press through Rieve; add a teaspoon
full of orange juice. two teaspoonfuls of
sugar ana ono Of gelatine that has been
soaked in water. Stir until dissolved
and fill into the bottom of the glusscs
When chilled, filled cups with a plain
'Junket " Serve ice cold with sweet
ened cream.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-09

James Mefrick of 5uddlersvils has
bought tho trottar Advance. which has
q record of .. 221a.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-09

Mrs. Sarah p. Mason, formerly Of
Smyrna, died in Philadelphia last Non
day week.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-09

John sherman Reculectious OF Forty
Years IN the House. Senate and Cabinet "
An autobiography. Illustrated. Two vols.
London. sampson Low.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-16
MODERN PROVERBS.

suspcr, the woman who talks Of her
virtue.
peb,s are the sllen, partners OF ex-
pcrience.
The aim that Is not straight upward
is downward.
AS you please" Is the wlies hrS,
word OF Indifference.
Woman lives by sentiment where
man lives by action.
The highest reward Is the power TO
DO without a reward.
There are but a few moral wounds
that solitude does not cure.
A hobby Is the medium between q
passion and a monomanla.
Money matters eau always DO set
tied. but feelings are piulcss.
A man u strong when he admits to
himself his own Weaknesses
There are some men who are always
polite they have gloycd sous.
In tho medical profession a carriage
"a often morr essential than skin,
Love after giving more than Il has
ends by giving less than q receives
Next 10 o.. pleasure OF admiring the
woman We love Ia that Of seeing hei
admired by others
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-16
FIGS AND THIsrLEs.

The sin that looks the safest Is the
surest 20 Kill.
The religion that has no Joy in It has
no power In a.
Il takes very little money to make
Gods man rich.
n the devil didn't teach men how to
make rum. who did7
Il Ia more important TO bear good
fruit than much fruit
Wine In the home and club house
helps the wine room.
The wider the Bible Il opened the
harder q strikes AZ sin.
when the home is what Il should be
the broihel will be impossible.
II the gossip would think more, her
tongue would get more rest
There Is no such thing as commit
ting one sin and stopping there.
The devil ie seldom a loser when
the preacher gets an easy place.
when the doyn goes TO church, he
doesn't always take a back seat.
II some women did not drink wine,
some men would not drink whisky.
The way 10 be happy to-day, Is to
trust God TO take care OF tomorrow
RAMS Horn.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-16

"The Midland" after the system. Il
was manufactured By a ST. Louis arm
and cost 5000
u Is beautiful specimen Of the ear
builders art 10 is built on convention
a, lines. similar to those Of other troll
ley cars OF the line. but q Is In It's
finishing and decoration that q oNcel1
ANYTHING ever before seen on Staten
Island The outside OF the -ag ia
dalntlly done in white and go. o. The
two ends are vss,lbulod. thus ahs. ding
the motorman as good a shelter from
exposure as the guests.
The interior Is as luxurious as The
private car Of a railroad magnate. tn,
woodwork Is OF quartcrCd oak. delicate,
ly carved. soft velvet carpets covcl
the nocr and the chairs are comfortably
upholstered with material IN harmony
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-16

There are probably $50 schools for
cooking In Germany and Austria, the
best OF which are az Vienna, Berlin
and Lelpslc. a man who wishes 20
become a chef must begin az the very
bottom OF the ladder at pogling poia-
toes and work up. round by round, 90
the top. GAYS the New York World. 4
course Of schooling as strict as that
Of any polytechnic school IN this couu-
try must boz followed for four years be-
/ fore the student can SET a diploma.
I Every year competitive exhibitions are
given in which as many as 200 chefs
/ take part The chef who was employed
al the white house by Grover Glove
/ land. and who. % is rumorcd may be-
acain. has "a gold medal which was pre-
scnted 10 him by the Empress FrCder.
/ lex for excellence Ia cooking, "a silver
medal given by the king ot SaXouy, d
diploma from the queen Of Austria and
numerous other marks Of appreciation
and honor won IN competitive contests
IN cooking. It Is not 20 De wondered
al that European cooks command ca
traordlnary salaries In this country.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-16

In accomplishing your days work
you have simply 90 take one step at a
time. To take that step wisely Is all
that YOU need think about n ! ann
climbing q mountain 90 look down may
make me dizzy TO look too Ear mp may
make me tired and discouraged Take
no anxious Thought Tor che morrow.
Sufficient for the day yes, and FOR
each hour To- the day is ,hc toll OF the
trial thereof There is not a child OF
God In this world who Is strong
enough to stand the strain OF today 5
duties and all the load OF tomorrow
anxlcties piled upon the top Of them.
paul himself would have broken down
n DE had attempted the experiment
We have a perfect right TO ask our
heavenly father for strength equal 70
the day. but but we have no right "a
ask him for one extra ounce OF Strength
for anything beyond Il. When the
morrow comes. grace viii come with
n sufficient FOR rs tasks or Tor he
troubles. Sci.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-16
THINGS TO TRY.

Try a sun bath Tor rheumatism.
Try buUgrmilk for removing tan and
frgcklOs
Try swallowing saliva when troubled
with sour stomach.
Try a wet towel az the back Of the
neck when slccplcss.
Try numug powder borax for ca
tarrhal cold Ia the head.
Try a cold. wet cloth around the neck
az night for sore throat
Try 10 cultivate an even temper and
don't borrow trouble ahead.
Try a hot dry flannel over the seat
Of neuralgia pain, and heat often.
Try newspaper over your chest "a
a chest protector In very cold weather
Try walking with your hands be-
hind YOU II you ind yoursolt bending
forward
Try warm borax water for dandun
and brisk brushing each night TO make
the hair silky.
Try cloves on the closet ehelves Z
drive away ants. and sunnower seed
are a protection from reaches.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-16

tho fracture became completely potrI-
fed. although remaining Joined TO tho
live flesh. Norklc declares there Is
no pain anywhere ln the region Of the
old Fracture. and while the length %
the nc,dacd limb necessarily rotard'
DIS progress Doe can stand upon &c ami
oven tlkc % few stops. and bis general
health is excellent OF course, there
Is NO sensation 90 tho pctri0cd wcm-
nor. 10 may ho struck or prickcl With
immunity ANA lltiug the foot across
the right knee Mcrklo uses it as S
milestone. sharpening knives against
the hardened sole. However. u the
foot be placed IN the FIRE a sensation
of hca, is transmitted throughout the
entire body. becoming painful In the
immediate uelghborhood OF the old
fracture. The gentlemen say that
! Merkle Is as jolly as the average mortal
aud boots az the idea OF placing himself
on exhibition IN a museum. But YOU
could make your fortune they re-
mons,ratcd with him.
"shucks." was bis characteristic re-.
ioluder. What nd lie De wuth 20 a
teller 81 be Jess hai 20 Sc, up an hay,
his Of rock foo, stared at by a gang
Of tendcrloot gawks irum mornin' III
night"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-16

A writer 10 Mothers Journal Is not
o, the opinion that women are now, for
the first time. OF account in society
She writes.
Women are new IN literature and
journalism. Are they only the other
day. IN jug dug from the ruins OF an
Client Greece. was found what must
have served for q daily paper In those
days. and woman was one Of the
writer's.
Have you any idea that the old
Egyptians doubted for one minute the
political power OF woman as they
watched the career Of Cleopatra?
WAS MiHam's music less inspirinr
10 the Hebrew warriors because she
vas a woman
ANY one might suppose from The
cIamor and to-do that We were Tor th'
arst time Of account IN the world
when, as a matter Of fact. We hay'
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-16
rHE MEw womAM N EARMEsr.
Women All over the World Taking "
Mems Work

Women All over the World Taking "
Mems Work.
Miss Colfax has had charge OF the
Michigan City lighthouse for about
thlrty-nve years. says the New York
Journal She was a cousin OF the late
Vice-P President Colfax. Her assistant Is
Miss Ann Hartwell. who Ia also her
dear friend. Mrs. Theodoula d. shep-
herd OF southern California conducts
wholesale and retail business In bulbs,
seeds and plants. She also grows rare
and valuable plants and has brought
out several new blossoma She has very
large greenhouses Miss Alice Farley Is
the proprietor OF large cotton planta-
ton In Louisiana. The estate came 10
her by inheritance. and as her health
was never good az home she decided TO
leave New York and try plantation HE.
She has met with success, not only
physically but also financially. Women
are teaching the amazed old world
whole lot OF lessons nowadays.
/ Wholesome lessons they are, 100 lot
the most part Lessons In pluck ana
thrift and Independence and matter-ot-
fact courage. when a woman Is LETT
with a living to earn. and no regular
way 10 earn n, che does not retire to
a nunnery and weep her heart away.
She goes to work. we'll. just read
this list Of women who have answered
the question OF How 10 eat three
meals a day and pay for them Mrs
Nm Of southern California Is most
successful ranch owner. When she was
left widow she had three little chill
dron and a small ranch. which was COW
cred with a mortgage Of Sl,AO0 She hrst
took boarders. then. when she could
AFFORD the time and money, she raised
chickens for market. This was fol-
lowed by working the ranch In gem
oral way. when the debt was paid on
she added 10 her possessions, until now
her ranch includes 800 acres. Two hun
, drcd acres she plants now with py-
u roihrum The blossom Of this plant Is
D dried and ground into powder used to
] NIL ANNNNNNs N' WMNNA hAAfa'f
d the grinding is done. MIS- Hill built
, Upon the rest OF her ranch she grows
aowcrs and fruits and nuts. She etl-
p.oys nearly 100 workers. Including
men. women and children Her chill
dren are highly educated Mrs. Hilis
I" property Is valued ai more than $780,
, 600. Mrs Pollock OF piuston. Pa,
10 mends shoes Her husband was cob
, bier and she frequently assisted him
through a rush when she was left
= dependent upon her own resources she
y brayely picked up the last and awl and
I. continued her husbands business. Tau
new departure woman cobbler-cre
= ated much CONSERVATION IN the neigh
!, borhood. This dlsmay resulted In a de
cided decrease 10 patronage But Mrs
- Pollock knew the way 90 a woman'
heart and offered % mend shoes at bar
40 gain rates when she cut down IN
a rates hxci by her husband the womei
IN ventured 20 try her. She turned on
NJ such good work and the orders wer
a, no promptly allied Al the low price
,r that she soon had large trade. sh
ar now employs a man 10 assist her. an
n. earns from so 20 S25 a week.