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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-10
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Fifty dozens Mems Half Hose in Blacks
Tans, Modes, Blues, Polka-dots. made Of
Lisle finish and combed Egyptian maoeo.
Usual price. aoc., ..
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-10

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The herald., 1897-05-03
Historical encouragement

This encouragement to the outnum-
bered Greeks comes from the Chicago
Inter-Ocean: when Xerxes 237S years
ago moved down through Macedonia
around Larissa to invade Greece he met
no opposition In the mountain passes.
now the scene of furious conflict. 1t is
said that his army was the largest ever
assembled. numbering with those on the
fleet, over 100000 men. Threatened by
land and sea by these tremendous forces
Greece was not overwhelmed. The
Greeks did not yield and in the end the
Rersians were defeated. The fighting
was not at the mountain passes, not in
Inessaly, but farther south. where great
battles We're fought and great fleets de-
stroyed. Should the Turks force their
way into the plains OF Thessaly they
may find their Thermopylae and their
Platea beyond. II they are driven from
the passes the Greeks will probably fight
as their forefathers fought centuries
ago.
The herald., 1897-05-03
Comic Journalism

A very strong protest is being uttered
all over the country against the contin-
uation of certain phrases of the so-called
comic journalism. This style Of journal
ism some time ago reached point merit
ing the severest condemnation Of decent
people. 1zt
The president of the United States,
no matter what his politics, is deserving
OF decent treatment. He should not be
caricatured and it is disgrace to the
country that euch things are permitted.
1t has been very much the fashion for
several years in publications Of different
political faith to caricature in the cruel
est way members of the opposing par
ties who chance to be in positions of pub
lie Importance.
The caricatures of Thomas Mast are
said to have shortened the days of Hor-
ace Greeley and no man of Importance
in public life has escaped the fiendish
efforts OF the cartooni9t to make him
appear ridiculous. 1t is a national in
suit to cast ridicule upon the president
of the United States and upon the inn
portant public men, of the country.
Caricaturing of this sort breeds con-
tempt in the public mind and ie largely
responsible for the lack Of respect exist
ing all over this country for those who
are elected to high offices and upon
whom the nation depends for the trans
action Of its most important business.
Fair, honest criticism ought never to
be denied but the vile. diegraceful car
toon business ought to be stopped.-New
Haven (Conn.) Leader.
The herald., 1897-05-03
EAST LOS ANGELES
News Notes and Personal Mention
From Across the River

The Busy Bee band Of the Christian
church held its regular monthly meet
ing yesterday afternoon. The exercises
were opened with prayer by Miss Pearl
Bosworth. A recitation was given by
Miss Edna Shafer, and a reading by
Miss Bessie MCGEE. A very interesting
letter from Ene of the missionaries in
India was read by Mrs. Schleicher. An
article entitled More Blessed to Give
That to Receive" was read wuth much
earrestness by Mrs. M. Browning
Irvine Temperance club met as usual
Friday evening. and gave very inter-
esting program as follows: Original
paper. 1.-THE Norsemen," Mrs. Adams;
solo, by Mrs. Haywood; temperance
reading. by Miss Aten; music. by Hay
wood brothers.: temperance grafton, Mr.
Askew; recitation. parody on Romeo
and Juliet" by Mr.. Cooper.
Mrs. J. e. Frick and daughter, Edna,
of South Hayes street, have gone t.
Denver to visit -. Frick's eldest
daughter, who resides in that city.
Rev. Mr.. Furgason, the new pastor Of
the Christian church, Is being enter
tained by Mr.. and Mrs. Ewing of 124
Hellman street
Mr.. Bridges of Newton avenue, who
has recently been appointed ticket agent
1T Long Beach. has removed his family
to that place.
F. p. Flint has commenced the erec-
tion Of $4,000 residence on Pasadena
avenue.
Rev. Mr.. Keith, former pastor of the
Christian church. preached at Anaheim
yesterday.
The herald., 1897-05-03
Death Claimed His All

Daniel Graham had his troubles like
every other poor man. His cottage on
William street, Tottenville, s. l., was
small. His hours Of toll might have
been shorter, and his salary as New
York clerk might have been larger. But
he never complained, for there were four,
bright places in his everyday ferryboa.
and business life that lit UP any amount
of dark dullness. His wife and three
children made the brightness.
When he opened the front door of his
nome three weeks ago last Saturday he
missed his little Neil, his youngest, who
usually came toddling to meet daddy"
'He has the Group again." said Mrs.
Graham. HE will be better in the
morning."
But the morning came, and Neil was
no better. They sent for their family
physician, DR.. David Coleman, health
officer of the township of Westfleld.
ut is not Group, it is diphtheria," he
said.
In two days little Neil died.
Ten days later 3-year-old Rachel died
of what DR.. Coleman called bronchial
pneumonia.
Mrs. Graham was taken Ill while TAX
ing care of Rachel. On April they bur-
led her in the little cemetery just out
side of Tottenville.
'Diphtheria." said DR.. Coleman's GER
tiflcate.
While Mr.. Graham was attending the
funeral the oldest and only surviving
child, Edith, died from the same dis
case.
David Graham was not at the funeral.
He, the last surviving member of the
family was down with diphtheria. Last
night they said there was a chance for
his recovery. New York World. s
The herald., 1897-05-03

also made his home with Bryan. On last
Wednesday Howard said that he was
going east and had taken his departure.
He was not heard from again until yes
terday. Instead of going away he came
up town and went on spree. Yesterday
he went to the vacant lot on Bellevue
avenue and sitting down with his back
to tree he deliberately placed revolver
to his breast and fired two shots about
ten seconds apart. The weapon used
was a 38-caliber revolver.
William Lightford, who lives near the
place. heard the shots and ran to the
spot. He saw the smoking revolver drop
from Howard's hand. The mans shirt
had been set ron fire by the powder and
large hole was burned In it. AS soon as
Lightford saw what was the matter he
hurried to a telephone and sent word to
the police station. The ambulance was
sent out and the body was taken to Orr
& Hines undertaking parlors after the
coroner had been notified.
Howard was a single man and was
about 40 years old. He came here from
Indiana several years ago and has been
working at the painters trade. He was
subject to attacks Of dependency and
had threatened to commit suicide sew
eral times. A few weeks ago he wrote
letter which he gave to his landlady and
told her that he was going to put him
self out of the way. He afterward called
for this letter and destroyed it.
Howard was at one time prominent
member Of the Knights of Pythias order
in this city. but has not kept up his mem
bership lately. He is we'll known among
labor organizations.
Coroner Campbell held an inquest at
Orr & Hines undertaking parlors YES
terday afternoon. The facts were
brought out as given above and the i1rv
rendered verdict that the victim came
to his death as result of pistol wounds
inflicted with suicidal intent
The herald., 1897-05-03
City News In Brief

Dentist wanted; the location good.
Apply at 2307 Union avenue.
Orr & Hines, undertakers, removed 10
eA7 South Broadway. Tel. Main 65.
Call tel. Main 243 for ambulance, Kreg-
elo & Bresee. Sixth and Broadway.
Robert Sharp & Co.. funeral directors
independently, 536 South Spring street.
Telephone 1929.
Watches cleaned, rs cents; main
springs. so cents; crystals 10 cents.
Patton, 214 South Broadway.
Adams Bros, dentists. 1884 South
Spring street. Painless filling and ex-
tracing. Best sets of teeth from IS to
SO. Hours. to s; Sundays, 10 to IL.
Dr. Rebecca Lee Dorsey. Stimson
block. first floor. rooms 1873, 1874. 1876.
Special attention given to obstetrical
cases and all diseases of women and
children. Electricity scientifically used.
Consultation hours. to s. Tel. 1927.
H. c. Lichtenberger'e art emporium,
located at 202 South Spring street, in the
Wilcox building is the best place to pur-
chase frames, pictures and art materials.
Remember this store when you desire
anything new and artistic.
The herald., 1897-05-03
SHOT HIMSELF
Another Suicide Commit
ted Yesterday.
TWO BULLETS IN HIS BREAST
DEsPoNDENCY AFTER A LONG
SPREE THE CAUSE
The Dead Man Vas Once a Prominent
Member Of the X. Of p. Order.
Lived Here Several Years

Joseph c. Howard committed suicide
at II o'clock yesterday morning by shoot
ing himself twice in the breast. One of
the bullets passed through the left lung
and the other penetrated the heart, both
balls going clean through the body.
Either wound was sufficient to cause al
most instant death. The act was COM
mitted in vacant lot near the corner of
Buena Vista street and Bellevue avenue.
Howard had been on protracted spree
for several days and shot himself during
fit of dependency.
The dead man was painter by trade
and worked with Ezra T. Bryan, who
lives on Logan street near Montana. He
The herald., 1897-05-03
AT THE PARKS
Yesterdays Amusements at the Diff
ferent Resorts

The various city parks were we'll at
tended yesterday despite the GOODNESS of
the atmosphere. The usual Sunday con-
cert was given at Westlake and fair
sized crowd was present. At Athletic
park game Of baseball was played and
lovers of the national sport had an op-
portunity of enjoying themselves. East
lake is the bicyclers' resort and a large
number of cyclists Of both sexes gath
cred there to enjoy the walks. and the
shrubbery. At Central park the curb
stone preachers held forth as usual.
The herald., 1897-05-03

City council meets-1O a. m.
Notes from the local field Of labor.
The Esquimau lecturer, olof Krarer,
Y. NJ. G. A. halls p. m.
Anton Vital, the Bakersfield mur-
derer, on his way back to Stockton
asylum.
Four cottages and livery stable
demolished by fire at Fifth and San
Julian streets.
Annie Besant lectures on "Man's
Invisible Bodies; Glimpse into the
Unseen," Los Angeles theater-6 pm.
The herald., 1897-05-03
Poor Mans Snap

And there is plenty of room for all the
children,a COW, horse and nine dogs. This
is not a piece of the moon, but a nice q
story, 8-room, hard d-finished house. small
barn, and three lots, two blocks a from n,a ca :.
line. Price. $1,000; s1OO cash and SO a
month. Now. If that don't beat paying
rent-well, it's just like finding home.
Langworthy Co., No. 226 S. Spring.
The herald., 1897-05-03
Undelivered Telegrams

There are undelivered kilograms at
the office of the Western Union Telegraph
company for: Mrs. B. Givens, ]. Martin
Miller. James L. johnson, J. A. Dubbs,
r. L. Griffin. Mrs. w. H. Bromes, Mr..
Will r. Tealy, Chas. L. Heartsfeld.
The herald., 1897-05-03
Whan Nafmea

Needs assistance it may be best to rem
der 1t promptly, but one should remem-
Der to use even the most perfect reme-
dies when needed. The best and most
simple and gentle remedy is the Syrup
OF Figs, manufactured py the Califor-
mia Fig Syrup company.
The herald., 1897-05-03
Americas Products Abroad

Under the existing tariff bill, with
It's wise policy OF free raw materials,
the exports of American manufactures
are expanding beyond all precedent in
commercial history. Although England
and Germany have q great and prosper
Gus export trade In manufactures, this
country Is now making greater progress
than either Of them In the same field.--
Quincy, Ill, HeraR.
The herald., 1897-05-03
LaWless Law

All prices Of wall paper greatly reduced.
A. A. Eckstrom. 234 South Spring street.
The herald., 1897-05-03
McKinley's Pledges Unredeemable

Mr.. Mckinley cannot redeem Mis-
front-porch pledges. The Dingley bill
will not bringa dollar into Akis country.
1t will not put one extra dollar in the
pockets Of those whose ability to buy
is the true and only source of perma-
nent prosperity. What then, is to be-
come of the Republican party? What
Is to become of its tariff theories AT
lanta Constitutions
The herald., 1897-05-03
Unlike Other Men

,'Gaddles is e remarkable man.
I'm what way r., ,,.s ..s.
He uses our. telephone without maxi
ing lead pencil marks on the wall while
The herald., 1897-05-03
EVENTS OF TODAY

orpheum-vaudeville.
Burbank.-sAround the World in
Eighty Days"
The herald., 1897-05-03

Lau Au, Chinese lottery dealer, was
arrested by Officer Phillips last night
and sent to the police station, where he
was locked up.
The herald., 1897-05-03

To Cure Z Gold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine. Tah,.t.s
All druggists refund the money .if X
fails to cure. 25c. - =
The herald., 1897-05-03

The Sacramento Weekly Union has
Just entered upon the forty-fifth year
Of deservemy popular and prosperous
The herald., 1897-05-03
.RLOOD POISON

A SPECIALTY-Primary, Secondary or
Tertiary BLOOD POISON permanently
cured in Is to 50 days. You can be treated
at home for same price under same guar
contract to pay railroad fare and hotel
bills, and no charge, If we fail to cure. II
you have taken mercury. iodide potash,
and still have aches and pains, Mucous
Copper Colored Spots, Ulcers on any part
of the body. Hair or Eyebrows falling out,
it is this Secondary BLOOD POISON We
obstinate cases and challenge the world
for case we cannot cure. This disease
has always baff1ed the skill of the most
eminent physicians. $500.000 capital behind
our unconditional guaranty. Absolute
proofs sent sealed on application. Address
COOK REMEDY CO.. S07 Masonic Tenn
pie, CHICAGO, ILL.
The herald., 1897-05-03
CITY NEWS
INDEX OF LOCAL EVENTS
chronIeIed on Pages ), ). s aad ..

Sunday sermons at the churches.
Forecast: Cloudy; fresh westerly
winds.
A Los Angeles man named Kincaid
killed at Ashfork.
Soul evolution and reincarnation
discussed by Mrs. Annie Besant.
A despondent painter commits sui
eide by shooting himself through the
heart.
The claimant to large estate In
Santa Barbara and San Mateo coun-
ties on his way here to commence a
suit to enforce his rights.
The herald., 1897-05-03

Time: Bar: Th,.: RI: Wind vsl: w'.As,
SPIN. 2s.ss 81 ss s 8 CLOUDY
Maximum temperature 50. minimum
temperature As. rainfall past "a hours .N,
rainfall for season 1880.
For Southern California: Cloudy Mon
day; southerly. changing to westerly winds.
The herald., 1897-05-03
The Weather

TEMPERATURE-Rep of observations
taken at Los Angeles, May 2.
barometer Is reduced to sea level.
The herald., 1897-05-03

Wall paper. late styles, low t,rios. =,
A. Eckstrom's. a24 South eprine Z sffec4
The herald., 1897-05-03

catlery e Eurfeys. lss n. sprans =.
The record-union., 1897-05-11
AT DIXON.
Religious Addresses There by Sacra-
ramentO Y. M. c. A. Members.

A correspondent of the Record
Union" writing from Dixon, Solano
County, yesterday, says:
Sunday was a red letter day to the
religious people Of Dixon, in conse-
quence of the visit of the Triangle
Octet of the Sacramento Y. NJ. G. A,
whose earnest addresses and excellent
music cheered the hearts of a major
ity of our citizens.
This octet was organized by Grove
F. Ekins, General Secretary of the
Y. NJ. c. a. of Sacramento, and is COM
posed of the following we'll known
young men of your city: E. Barfoot, r.
w. Scholer j. z. Gustafson, VIII
Sachs E. A. Brown, H. S. McIntire,
John Fechter and B. H. Marsh. They
We're accompanied by G. F. Ekins, c.
NJ. Campbell and George Ringrose.
In the morning Messrs. C. NJ. Camp
bell and H. S. McIntire took entire
charge of the services at the Presby-
terian Church. f. A. Brown and b.
H. Marsh at the Methodist Episcopal
Church, and f. Barfoot and ]. E.
Gustafson at the Methodist Episcopal
Church South. Although most of the
young men had never undertaken to
COllduCl regular cnufcn services before,
they did their parts like veterans All
the exercises We're replete with interest,
and were thoroughly appreciated by
all in attendance.
In the afternoon Mayes' Hall was
we'll filled, it being the largest mems
meeting ever held here. Mr. Ekins
spoke over an hour on matters relative
to the moral conduct of men, The
earnest and well-deivered address was
received with marked attention, and
made a deep impression. The octet
sang a number of selections in most
excellent and appropriate style.
In the evening union service was
held at the Baptist Church, and one of
the largest congregations which ever
assembled in Dixon greeted the young
men. 1t would have been impossible
to have accommodated any more in
the huge building, and many were
compelled to stand during the entire
service.
The objects and aims of the Y. NJ. C.
A. were clearly set forth by Messrs.
Ekins, McIntire, Fechter, Scholes.
Campbell and Gustafson, while the
music rendered by the entire octet was
superb.
This visit was thoroughly enjoyed
and appreciated by all Dixon. and the
earnest hope is expressed frequently
that they will soon come again. w. A.
The record-union., 1897-05-11
--a--=a=
SUPREME COURT.
IN BANK.
Tow IN 1907

Monday, May ~, ioJi.
Court met at o'clock. Present:
Beatty, c. j.. presiding; Harrison, J.;
Mcfarland, j.: Van Fleet, J.; Temple,
J.; Henshaw, J. Absent: Garoutte,
J. Marshall. Deputy Clerk. Wash
burn. Bailiff.
Upon motion of A. f. Miller, presen-
tation of license from the Supreme
Court of Indiana and evidence of good
moral character, 1t is ordered that w
2. Myles be, and hei hereby admitted
as an attorney and counselor in the
several courts of this State.
Sac. 319-High School Board of Chico
VS. Ward. Auditor.
Sac. 320-High School Board of Chico
VS.. Board of Supervisors.
Motion to advance argument by F. c.
Lusk. for appellant; no appearance for
respondent Motion granted. and cause
submitted on briefs on file.
s. T 931-3-The People, ex rel. Raker.
VS.. Harrington, Judge f. A. Bridgford
appeared for respondent: no appear
anee for petitioner; upon motion of re-
spondent, petition dismissed; writ de-
MED
Sac 339-Herbert VS.. Southern Pa
cific Company. Motion to advance de-
MED. No appearance for either party.
Adjourned to tomorrow.
The record-union., 1897-05-11

take this step so that the board may
after a full consideration and deliber-
alton, consider all the various points
involved. Yours respectfully
ROBERT T. DEVLIN.
Mr. Devlin addressed the board on the
subject, saying he thought it would be
the part of good judgment for the
board to take time for consideration of
the ordinance and consultation with the
merchants The latter do not wish to
deprive the city of any license. and
only want to be fair in the matter. He
suggested that the board, with its coun-
sci, set time in which TO consider the
matter.
Trustee Davis said he was instrument
tai in getting up the ordinance, and ex-
pected that it would be tackled on this
point He thought the retailer should
pay more license than the wholesaler.
The proper way was to refer the whole
matter to Weinstock & Lubin and let
them set the rate of license for all Sac
ramento.
Mr.. Devlin said he would like to read
the provision of the charter on the sub
ject
Mr.. Davis said the charter seemed to
favor the big men, and he thought the
small men should be considered.
Mr.. Devlin read the provision of the
/ charter, and showed that the ordinance
Disseminated between the wholesaler
and retailer
Trustee Davis wanted some attorney
in the city employed by the board to
represent the side of the merchants
who favor the present ordinance, as the
big merchants would have their own
counsel
Trustee Kent thought the Corpora
ton Counsel would be enough for the
board, and the merchants could en-
ploy their own counsel.
Trustee Tozer moved that the ordi-
nance be referred back to the commit
tee that prepared it.
Trustee Bentley did not think that
would do any good. Several members
of the board had opposed the ordinance
on its passage, partly on the grounds
now stated. Instead Of the revenue
being increased, as Davis said it would,
the Collector says it has decreased.
Trustee Davis said the big merchants
had not paid their licenses, and that
was the reason it had decreased.
Trustee Bentley said his motion was
not for the purpose of discrediting the
committee, but only with the idea that
the whole board should meet with the
merchants.
1t was decided to hold a special meet
ing on Thursday night, and a motion
was made by TOzer to allow the COM
mittee to employ an attorney to repre-
sent it,
Trustee Kent moved as an amend
ment that Davis notify the retail mer-
chants to employ their own attorneys,
as the others had
Trustee PenniSh said if 500 was to
be paid to an attorney he wanted to
| have say as to who the attorney
should be.
Trustee Davis said he had no prefer
ence as to an attorney. He only want
ed one to represent the interests of the
retail merchants
Yes" said Kent, that is just the
point. I think if that is the case the
city should also employ an attorney to
represent the other side
Trustee Devine moved to amend that
the committee request the City Attor-
ney to draw up an ordinance that
would be constitutional
| The motion was carried.
The record-union., 1897-05-11
Notice to Contractors.

OFFICE OF THE STATE BOARD OF
Capitol Commissioner, Sacramento, Cal,
April %, 1897.
Bids are invited for painting the Agri-
cultural Pavilion Building and for blowing.
leveling and filing in the lot on the south
east corner of the Capitol grounds bound
ed by the sidewalk on n and Fifteenth
streets and said Agricultural Building
Bids for above will be received up to
l o'clock p. m. May Is. 1897, at the office of
the Secretary of the Board of Capitol Com
missioners, at the Governors office TO he
considered thereafter. The board retain
ing the right to reject any and all bids
Specifications for this work are on file
in this office, to which all bidders are re-
ferred.
All bids must correspond with such
specifications.
Bids should be addressed to the Secretary
of the board. at the Governors office ana
marked Bids for Painting the State Agri-
cultural Building" or Bids for filing in
Grounds" Separate bids required for each
j. M. TODMAN.
Secretary State Board of Capitol Commits
Slonefs. m5-1w
The record-union., 1897-05-11
NOTICE OF SALE OF BONDS.

PURSUANT TO A RESOLUTION OF
the Board of Directors of the Modesto Ir-
rigation District duly given and made on
the 4th day OF May, 1897, notice is hereby
given that said Board of Directors will sell
to the highest and best bidder the bonds
of said irrigation district to the amount
of two hundred thousand dollars ($200, ,O0Q.
bearing interest at the rate of per cent.
per annum, payable Semi-annually on the
1st day of January and July of each year,
on the presentation of the interest coupon
a the office of the Treasurer of said dis
trict.
Said bonds are issued by the Board of
Directors of Modesto Irrigation District
in accordance with and by authority of an
Act of the Legislature of the State of
California. entitled An Act to provide for
the organization and government of irri-
cation districts, and to provide for the ac-
QuiStiOn of water and other property and
for the distribution of water thereby for
1887.
Said bonds will be sold for cash, and for
not less than 80 per centum of the face
value thereof
Sealed proposals and bids for the pur-
chase of said bonds Will be received by
the said Board of Directors at their office,
in the city of Modesto, County of Stanis-
laus State of California, and may be ad-
dressed to or left with c. S. Abbott the
Secretary of said board, at Modesto, Cal.
al any time after the date of this notice
and until 2:3G o'clock p. m. on the 1st day of
June, 1897, at which time and place the
said sale will be made.
Said bonds will be each of the denomi-
nation of $500 and will be negotiable in
form and will conform in all respects to the
requirements of said Act
The Board of Directors reserve the right
to reject any and all bids
Bids must be sealed and addressed to the
Secretary of said board, and indorsed
proposals for Modesto Irrigation District
Bonds"
Done by order of the Board of Directors
of Modesto Irrigation District, May A. 1897
w. W. CARTER, President.
C. S. Abbott, Secretary. m7-20t