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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-03
Success ms a Lawyer.
On the bench.

When the late Judge SHELLS term expired
and democrat was to be selected to the
vacancy by President Cleveland, friends of
Judge Miller went to the front In his be-
half. and papers sent to the President
contained the names Of hundreds of Wash
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

MASONN-A SPECIAL COMMUNICATION OF
BENJAMIN Is. French Lodge, No. IS F. A. A NJ
viii be held at Masonic Temple "WEDNESDAY
81 insi. 80 pm. sharL Work.. A. and
By order OF the W. NJ
so22t WIN. A GATIEY. Secretary.
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TO MY FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC:

/ wish to announce that l have this day sever
cd my connection agent with the hrm of
White, Hertz x Co. of Philadelphia. and have
associated myself with the wholesale liquor house
Of the James Clark Disabling Company, producers
oi the famous BRiDDOCk PURE RYE and
FARLEY SALT WHISTLES. Thanking my
friends for past fayOTs and hoping to merit n
continuance OF the same ii, the future, 1 ar
n respectfully, u. Z. MCCARTHY, ofice and ware
house, SO Pennsylvania avenue McQCADE
MCCARTHY. Agents. no3-4t
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CONTINUED on Eighth Page.)
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Justice of tho Peace Samuel C. Mills has
been acting as Police Court Judge during
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-03

YOUR MONEY AND vALUABLES WILL BE AS
ST. stored in -'MOsler'' Fire land Burglar
proof safe as though stored in the u. s. Treasury
Vault. Act the best Safe while you re about it.
Soc for the ''Mosler'' Safes
D. = MERRILL. Jr.. LIE DROIT BLDG SO2 ST
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DIVIDEND ON PREFERRED STOCK
The regular quarterly dividend Go. 1O) of one
and three-luarters per cent the preferred cap
!t3l stock OF the American Griphoplone Company
VIII be- paid NOVEMBER l5 1897. to stockholders
III record November /. Books close between said
dt,eS- E. u. EASTON
fAt l. H. CRONfELIN. President.
Secretary. mol, 3,6,SI1,13
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THE SUREST WAY TO SECURE A HOME

The Equitable advances money its members to secure hor,es 70
pay OF rtgages and for building
able principal and miscellaneous Ar anv ,;n,e h.
o however settlements be made full When mart Of
the monthly 1nstalnents
charged Tor the actual time that loan the
reduced
facility nav for their
SAVING WITH THE BEST RESULTS
Table showing the withdrawal each share in eac,
issue upon which monthly OF 81 made
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-12

Prejudced2 | amin favor Of the news
paper man. Personally l ask only one
favor of him, and that's sort of twin
favor--tirst that while | am alive he wont
lind much fault with me, because | like
him 50 thoroughly, and, second, that when
AIN dead he will refrain from writing an
obituary about me. II he will only say the
rood things about me while l am alive,
shall be satisfied. 1 want the sweetness
from the alabaster box while am here and
can appreciate it and not when l am cold
and still and unhearng.
But | can't complain. The newspaper
man has been good TO me, and | make him
my best courtesy and thank him from all
from Texas to Name, from San Francisco to
New York, whether he is editor or reporter,
printers devil or proofreader. He has been
good to me, and | like him. But who
doesn't like the people who like them?
The dog that comes up and ticks your
hand gets pat of approval from you.
The blossom of a baby that puts up its
cherry red lips to be kissed gets blessing
from you.
The girl who loves you and smypathizes
with you and tells you of your virtues gets
your love and your appreciation and youl
sympathy.
The comrade who is always ready to &C
with you, the friend who sends you tn,
| who remembers the dainty that you like t
| eat-these are the people we enjoy.
| What an ungrateful lot of donkies W,
would be IL we didn't care for the peopl
| who care for us And that's the reason
| why want the newspaper man to like me
because there's nobody who likes him NOR
| than does Bah.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-12
OVER ~ PENSsrLpdSii.

Mrs. Hannah Darlington, aged 80
years, died at her honie in Avondale on
Thursday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lea j. Netherby of
Oxford celebrated their 18th wedding
anniversaries on Thursday.
1hs Delaware County Medical So
ciety was dined Friday by DIR. f. +.
Long at his residence in Che ster.
Frank Wynno, farmer of Coates
ville was made seriously i'll as the re-
suit of getting a wheat beard lulged in
his throat while eating wheat.
Jane Gibbons, who recently died in
West Chester, left requests TO the
Chestnut Street Meeting of Friends
| and to Westtown Boarding School.
The Cloud family held its 10th
annual reunion Friday at the resi-
dence of j. N. Henderson, Mt OAK
bourne. Dinner was served in the barn.
The Delaware County Fish and Game
| Protective Association is making an
effort to catch the fishermen who have
been taking bass from Ridley Creek
with nets.
The trustees of Olivet BAPTIST Church,
West Chester, have bought lot at tho
| southwest corner of Union and New
streets, on which they propose to build
o church ediice.
The personal property of the Brandy
wine Knitting Gu. of Vest Chester was
sold at sherif's sale yesterday TO MAJOR
L. 3. Moore for 5000 lie hopes TO
start the mill again in few days
| This seventh national reunion of the
| Association of the Descendants OF
George ard Michael Harlan in the
| Uniied Statae will be held at West
Chester, commencing Wednesday,,
August 18th.
Principal I. X. Wilmer of the public
schools of Lansford and Miss Nellie l..
Saeger were married last week at the
hume of tue BRIDES mother in New
Bloomfield, Both bride aud groom are
graduates Of the Milleraville State Nor.
mai School, The bridesmaids we're
classmates of the bride. NJ iss Ida NJ.
Way of Centreville, Del, was one Of
the bridesmaids.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-12
RECEPTION 10 JonS q. HIGGINS.



The New Consul to Dundee Receives a Cor
dial Send-oif.
The citizens of Red Lion hundred
gave Iousing reception at Delaware
City on Thursday to John q. Higgins,
who has heen Appointed consul to
Dundee AMI will leave for his port on
August llth. The reception was hold
in the Assembly Hall and was largely
attended. Democrats and Republi
cans, Presbyterians, Episcrpalans and
Methodists joined in cordial greeting
to Mr.. Higgins. who was accompanied
by Mrs, Higgins and their two sons
I be reception committee included s.
Mcintyre, John r. Cheairs, Henry
Cleaver, Or. Frank Beliville. James
Mulligan, j. Thomas Price and Henry
p. Scott.
After the handshakiug, Theodore
Clark, as the presiding officer, opened
the speech making. He spoke of the
esteem in which Mr.. Higgins was held
and wished him happy and prosperous
soiuurn abroad. Othor speakers were
| ". Il. Coale, 4. Bayard Heisel. f. II,
| Ubil, and the Revs. George s. Gassner,
II. S. Thompson and Il. 4. Davidson.
Mr. Higgins made happy response
in which he warmly thanked the people
| for their tribute to him. lie said ht
regretted leaving Delaware at the TIME
when the new Constitution for which
he had labored for 20 years was ahou
to be enforced,
Refreshments were served after thu
speechmaking. Pretty girls acted al
walters and served cakes and ice cream
to several hundred persons.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-12
FoR 4 LIRRARY ENJOYMENT


Request OF Lewis II. I.amborn for the Bene-
fit of HnuiSessin Received by the Trustees.
The late Lewis II. Lamborn be-
queathed $1,000 to three persons as
trustees, "for aiding in the endowment
of a library, reading room and lecture
hall in Hockessin. BY the terms of
Mr.. Landlords will the trustees are
authorized to use the fund for the
promotion of useful and liberal reading
for the community in any way they
can best devise, until other benevolent
persons join in furnishing additional
means to make more effective pro.
visions. +"
The late john G. Jackson is named
as one of the trustees, the other two
are DIR. Taylor S. Mitchell and Henry
S. Kent Of Swarthmore, Pa. The sur,
viving trustees have just received the
fund and will apply the interast as il
accrues TO the purpose mentioned in tine
will. Should other philosophical citi
zens of HoGkessin emulate the example
of Mr.. Lamhorn and add to the generous
contribution he has made, it will be
possible TO accomplish the object which
the deceased had in view.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-12
AN ODD MARRIAGE LICENSE.
Exhibited at Wedaing at Hockessin o.
Thursday Morning.

Exhibited at "A Wedding at Hockessin ON
Thursday Morning.
Charles l.. Anderson and Eliza r.
Nelson, both of Cnesterpille. Pa, were
married at Z. 80 o'clock Thursday morn
ing IN the Rev. Mr.. Gibson's church
at Hockessin by the Rev. William Jason
of that place. Mr.. Jason will be re-
membered as tho minister who per-
formed large number of weddings near
Hockessin some time ago. This couple
for whom he tied the knot Thursday
had marriage permit from Justice of
the Peace Henry e. DuTnRll of Hockes.
sin, which is in itself relic of by.gone
years, when tho state passed u law TO
encourage colored persons to be legally
married. The wording of this permit
is as follows:
New Castle county, SIS. The State
of Delaware.
This is to certify that Charles l..
Anderson and Eliza +. Nelson have
| given me satisfactory evidence OF their
\ freedom, and they are consequently en-.
| titled to he united in the bonds OF holy
marrimony, by any well accredited min.
lister of the gospel, OF any other person
authorized by the laws of the State oil
| Delaware, TO perform the marriage
ceremony. Without either State
license or publication OF bans"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-12

4 special from Chester to the Phila-
dolpha Times aHya: Tho tearing down
o! the old City Hotel, Of this city,
where President George Washington,
Lafayette and other Rsvolu iunary
leaders used to stop while on their
way through this city to Washington
and Philadelphia, is attracting con
siderable attention among the me.
Chanics of this city, and many OF them
are securing relics for keepsakes. It
was found that the plasterng ia not OF
sand and lime, but of clay and hair,
the laths having been split from tue
log, as the earlier settlers used To do
With tie raia The ioists are of hewn
oak, und all the studding is Of tho
same kind of material. This old hos
telry was erected in tho last century,
and it is said that the bricks were
brought from England
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-12

a new base ball team has been or
gaui2ed in this city and will he called
the Wilmington club. The club promises
TO furnish good games to the patrons
The onenIng game will he played GU
the Union street grounds on August
lIth, wnen Corbett will play first base
or Sullivan will umpire. ,iames have
heen arranged with tho Mortuns, Mo
bicans of Kenne;t Squire, Media, Mil
vile and Bridgeton of tine New Jersey
League. Among the players will be
Jackson and RscifTe OF the University
of Pennsylvania. Mcdaniel and Bastian.
Manager Shetsliue OF the Philadelnbia
club has offered to loan several OF his
men.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-12

Minqua Tribe TO Fave Reunion n
Mains Grove on August 2&Ih.

Minqua Tribe 10 Fave Reunion Mt
Mains Grove on August aSth.
Minqua Tribe, Imp. .. Z. M, is to
have great reunion and celebration at
Malin'a Grove, near Shelipot Park on
Saturday afternoon and evening, August
2sth. The tribe has appointed com
tnittoe OF arrangements, which has
begun work with a determination to
make the reunion one long to be re-
membered. The memherH and their
families will turn out in large numbers
anu enjoy the occasion to their hearts
content During the afternoon there
will be addresses by prominent men oil
the order in this and other States.
Minqua Tribe, which is one of the
most prosperous in the Delaware reser.
walton, had celebration last year, aud
it was SO successful that it was then
decided TO have an annual outing and
reunion of the members and their
families,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-12

4 shark was seen in sinepugent Bay
few days ago.
Malicious persons are damaging
threshing machinea in Cecil county. ?
John S. simcoo has bought the II. u,
Cordes property. at Northeast, for So. 100.
Samuel q. toari and Miss Mary j..
Falls weru hurried at Elkton on Thurg-
day, the Rev. William Schouler olliciat.
ing.
Jacob Schoield, colored, has been
arrested IN Philadelphia, charged with
feloniousIy assaulting Mrs. Mary u,
Goodwin Of Chestertown
a handsome window, in memory of
the late Chief Justice John NJ. Robin.
SON. mas been put in st. Paul q
Church. Centrevile, Nd.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-12

Editor The Gazette: | have a sug-
geation to make regarding Gordon
Heights. 1t seems a shame that SO
pretty place should grow up with
weeds and he unoccupied and neglected..
Why don't some Of the kind and charit.
ably disposed humane societies make
the necessary arrangements (which
think could easily be made and take
tine dear children OF Wilmington out to
Gordon Heights for one day week., or
HI often rs possible, and give them IN
outing which would glaiden their little
lives and lie "A pleasant memory AZ long
az they live. Perhaps the m1thnrs
might go, too, and enjoy the day with
tho little ones, At any rate | think
thiH matter worthy al consideration.
and trust that some individual who has
the money, or some suciety may foster
such project and bring joy and
pleasure to the dear little ones who will
nor, otherwise, have such Joy and
pleasure. Eben n. Baldwin.
Clay mont, Del, Aug. nth, 1897.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-12

Lots of counterfeit one cent pieces
are in circulation in this section of the
country. They are excellent limitations.
Compared with the ger uine, there are
trhing differences. The die is not SO
good, they are slightly smaller, and the
color is somewhat dIllarent, Indicating
more copper than in the genuine. The
genuine are OF bronze composition
which includes % per cent copper and
tin aud zinc THIS bad cents represent
a good profit to their makers. Tor ITO
of them, il is estimated, can DO turned
out from pound of copper costing
about cents.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-12

Elkton, Md, Aug. 6-The Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Go. will begin the
work Of Strengthening tine curve in the
tracks Of the Philadelphia, Wilmington
~ Baltimore road, east of Elkton station
at no distant date. for which improve
neut tho survey mas been adupten. 1t is
understood that the course decided upon
will hiring the track over the site now
occupied by the residence of Joseph IS.
Terrell, on North street. The new line
will interssct the present line on tho
east short distance below the bridge
over Big Elk creek and on the west
about the present pumphouse at the
station. The charge will not cut the
fair grounds This change will take
out the troublesome curve east of Elk
ton and ALLOW an unbroken sight along
the track from lion Hill to the Elkton
signal tower, which Ia the advantage
desired. .-.-. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-12
DUrr os 6o4r nam.
Arrival of the First Consignment Affected
by the DingIey TnriN law.


This first goat skins affected by the
Dingley Tariff law arrived at the
Custom House Thursday, The con
signment, which is for william Readen
kopf, consists of so bales and came
from tine Cape of Good Hope.
The consignment will coat Mr.. Beaden.
kopF about 500 more than il would
have cost him had it been received be-
fore the Dinghy bill went into effect
The skins are undressed. Under the
Wilson bill the HAIR ON the hides wac
not dutiable, but under the new Law
there is duty Of IL cents por pound
on the hair
Ii is estimated that tho hair on the
hides in the consignment weighs about
G,i0O pounds, which, at the rats of II
cents per pound, means duty nf SI0i.
There was duty under the Mcliin-
ley bill, but the duty was repealed by
the Wilson bill and restored by the
Dingley bill
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-12

Our fashion illustration this week
shows a linsn gown, blue and VIII ite.
an exceedingly attractive design taken
from lIarper's Bazaar. The skirt,
which ID separate from the lining, is
trimmed with ntredeux OF oeru
guipure laco bordered with narrow
black velvet ribbon. The insertion IS
at either side OF TIE front breadth and
around the front OF tho skirt. Over
the hips are pleatines of sheer muslin,
and puff nj the same outlined with
the guipure and velvet. This trimming
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-12

Norristowu. Pa, Aug. Con the
atrRn:th Of report made by Resident
physician David y, Richardson. pro-
testing against the babitual practice of
"railroadng' patiGnts bewteen the
Norristown aud Wcrnersviile inaane
Asyums, the trustees ui tho institution
here to-day ordered that the strictest
mental and physical examinations bs
made hereafter in cases where patients
are 10 be exchanged.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-12
FRENCH SEASIDE COSTUME FROM HARpRRs BAZAAR
Copyright, 1897, by Harper & Brothers.,

extends TO the back OF the skirt, and ia
graduated to lie more becoming to the
figure than if ii were put straight
around A most elaborate waist has a
deep sailor collar in the tack, and
wido rounding revers 10 front made Of
the lace and velvet and edged with a
white rufTle, and full vest OF the
white. The collar and long wild. sash
are Of white ribbon. A Nirot hat is
worn with this gown. of white straw
trimmed with white tulle and bird OF
paradise.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-12

very beautifully illustrated cata-
logue of spindle wagons, wagoueltes,
buggies, phaetons. browsterG, jump.
snnta, family carriages, DOCTORS car
riages, roriaways, dayiona and surreys
all in the Latest aiy los has been issued
by tho Novelty Carriage Works Of
SECOND and French atreets. Samuel
kerns, proprietor. Seekers for the most
improved and substantial carriages Mt
wholesale prices should not fail TO
examine Mr. Kerns' stock prices and
catalogue. He gives every purchaser
OF a carriage dollars worth Tor every
dollar.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-12

The Dixon Sanitary Crematory Go.
has given TO City Council bond for
s.. OnO as q guarantee thar the new
crcmntory will DO kept in repair for a
year. The now plant is now in sue
Cessful operation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-12

Cornelius II. WiltbanS OF Lswes and
Miss Ada DeVault IF Philadelphia were
married yesterday afternoon week Of the
BRIDES residence No 1928 Woodstocr,
street. philadelphia. After the wedding
Mr.. and Mrs. Wiltbauk left for Niagara
Falls. ....r.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-12

Frpnk 4. Chapman, Who until recently
resided in this city, has butt large
new barn on his farm near ChrstiaIa
Other improvements nave been made
and the place is in first class condition.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-12

Milford Aug. About !, 800 people
attended the sports at the Gentlemen 8
Driving Park on Thursday afternoon.
Summaries of races:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-12

The jackson & sharp uo. 10 Bund Dredg
Tor the Charles Warner Co.

Tor the Charles Warner Co.
This Jackson & Sharp Co. have 70.
ceived the contract for building a
dtedgo for tho Charles Warner Co.
waiGh will take the place of the
uurnGd dredge ALA. The now dredge
will be much larger than the burned
one, being y fnet longer, eight foot
wider ana two feat deeper. The work
will begin at once aud an olloGt male
to have the vessel ready for USE in 4
month, as it is badly needed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-12
PENINSUA.I PIR.lHRAPus,

Economy and strength are combined in Hoods
Sarsnparilln. Every bottle contains 100 doses
and VIII average u last a month.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-12

Washington, Aug. Il. -. Reports rsceived
at tho Navy Department from the trial
of tho du pont Nsdn ssday ahnw that a
speed of as high as 1893 knots was
attained for a brief period. That was
on'Aha secoud ron over the course, but
90 the third RON there were to Lavo
been five under the terms Of tho triull
the condensers faiad and tho spscd
dropped So rapidly tha, tho trial was
aban1o At tho atast .he yacunm for
the gtarhoard engine was l5l4 incheo,
hut on the third run this ran dnwn TO
zero and the condensers he came boiling
hot. The contractors ara taking the
condensera apart TO clsan them under
the idea that their failuro is not owing
tn insufficient size. hut TO iouling.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-12

Revenue Cutter Declared to he ~ Part OF
the United states Navy.

Revenue Cutter Declared TO he Part OF
the United states Navy.
A Waet ington, ID. c., dispatch says:
IAN important deci5ion, In which the
Interior Department for the first time
declares revenue cutter to have been
part of the United States Navy, has
been made by the Assistant Secretary
OF the Interior. Webster Davis, in the
case of William Il. Rogers, lieuten-
ant United States revenue cutter
Forward, Mexican war claim. The
decision overrules the action OF the
Pension Bureau under the last ad.
ministra,ion and affects number OF
claims.
Rogers was psusioned in 1887 for
service from June 30th, 1876, to April
30th, 1S47, his vessel having been in
active corporation with the navy. by
order of the President, in the Mexican
war, but he was subsequently, dropped
on the ground that he was not legally
enlisted In the military or naval
service"
The Forward was under command Of
Capt. Nones Of this city. II SAILED
from this city. At New Orleans most
OF her crew deserted her, and Samuel
Wade, Andrew Fuhline, and John
Lund joined her They came To Will
mington on the boat and have since
lived here. Wade was the gunner IN
hoard the cutter, and it is said that
with one shut OF the "Long Tom" on
tina boat captured the city Of Sabasco.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-08-02
CAVALRY HORSES
Secretary Wilson Believes We
Can Raise Them for For.
eign Countries.
HE Will Spend Part Of His
Vacation Investigating the
Subject.
Consul Muth Gives Some Pointers
Oh Buildings for Beet Sugar
Factories.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.-Secretary of
agriculture Wilson will spend his vaca.
Nm, which he will take in August, in
\ sNelling through Colorado, Utah,
Wyoming, the Dakotas and Montana,
with the object Of studying the resources
sof these states for rearing horses suit
able for the European armies.
The secretary has written to United
States ministers and has requested some
Americans travelling abroad to give him
,information regarding the exact qualifi,
acations demanded for the army horses
Eof Europe, and when this information
lis received, farmers bulletin will be
ISSUED with vie Of having this coun-
try do more in supplying the demand
than it has in the past. The only OBJ
lection to horses raised on the plains Of
the West as army horses, for European
countries, lies in the fact that the ami
mails are not large enough.
The Sioux pony possesses all the quail.
|i6cations of health and hardness that
could be desired, and it is believed that
by proper feeding and by the the intro.
huction of heavier stock on the sire side,
Dit can be brought up to the required
kSize