davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-01-04
The Foreign Grain Trade.

LONDON. Jan. 2.-The weather during the past
week has been mild. There has been some wind
and rain and the wheat crop is doing well.
Wheat. in the market. frmer. but had
holiday tone. The statistical position is good
California wheat afioat was quoted at 35s. North
ern spring wheat, January and February delivery
quoted at COS Sd. Flour firm. Maize
steady. Mixed American maize, January de-
livery steamer. was quoted at l3s Sd. Barley was
quiet and steady. Oats firm. American
white oats clipped. January delivery, quoted
at
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-01-04
Metals.

NEW YORK, Jan. 2.-Pig iron quiet: South
ern sl1Gl2.25; Northern, sllGl3. Copper strong:
brokers. 1lasc. Lead strong; brokers', 2.9Oc. Tin
plates quiet.
ST LOUIS, Jan. LEAD dull at 2.7Jd2 S21kc;
Spelter, 3.90c asked.
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-01-04
Oils.

WILMINGTON, Jan. 2.-Rosin firm strained.
S145; good, S1.5o. Spirits of turpentne, 2iG2412c.
Tar quiet at 81. Turpentine dull; hard, Sl40 soft
sl90: virgin. s1.S0.
NEW YORK, Jan. 2.-Petroleum dull; United
closed 90c bid. Rosin steady; strained common
to good. sl.15. Spirits of turpentine steady at
26St d27l2c
OIL CITY. Jan. 2.-Credit balances, 9Oc;
tificateS bids.
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-01-04
Wool.
LIVE STOCK.

NEW YORK. JAM 2.-Wool quiet. Fleece, l5G
l0c; pulled, 15M1sc.
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-01-04
Saturdays Bank CIearings.

At Chfcago-Clearings. SIS. 733. s32 Money steady
at 6dI per cent. New York exchange. 15c pre-
MUM. Sterling posted rates. 4Ss and s4s41z.
At Cincinnati-Clearings 81. 731. 40.
At ST. Louis-Clearings. A,Sl7.01 balances,
sS3i 1874
At Memphis-Clearings. s4O5 $50: balances.
SGT. $50.
Al observation-disclosures. SIS s4s ss3: balances,
81. 6S9.S .S2l.
At New Orleans-Clearings. 81. 223. 1876.
At New York-Clearings. s164. .S32 67S; balances
Sl2. $50. 6eS.
At Boston-Clearings. s22 1875: balances.
So So .6l.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09
spoRrISs VOTES.

A fencing contest between the Cor
nell and Pennsylvania teams will prob
ably be arranged to take place in Jan.
uary.
Sanlow has offered to train the Cam
bridge crew for its next race with Ok
ford. He proposcs to dispense With the
old method of tisting.
The cross country runnors of the
West Philadelphia Y. NJ. G. A. are to
hold an exhibition in the association 8
hall on December l4th.
DIR. Brown, the Cleveland racing
physician, who made most sensational
trio along the National Circuit Exten-
sion, winning 13 tirsts, two seconds and
Oh third and gaining fifth place in the
points table, intends to 60 TO Florida
early in January where. on the Belleair
track, he will train for the season OF
1888. Charles Ward, the athlete. who
brought Brown TO the front this eea-
SOD, will again have charge of him.
The black and maltese cross of the
the last time on the Eastern tracks, For
10 years E. j. Baldwin of San Fran
cisco, has sent string of horses across
obo GoHbiuents bub tlis ybhT ITO uds HUB
made the usual stake entries for futurt
events. 1t is the intention Of Mr.. Bald
win to maintain a small string on the
California circuit, but be will hereafter
sell his yearliugs at public auction
every year.
Chairman Mott of the l.. A. W. racing
board and the grand circuit COMMITTEES
have arranged the following dates fol
grand circuit races next year: Manhat.
tan Beach, New York. May 2lst and Sep.
tember I'd; Charles River Park, Boston,
May 25th and September 10th; Spring
field Bicycle Club, Springfield, June =
and September 9th; Pleasure Beach,
bridgeport, June 10th and September
10th; Buffalo Athletic Field, Buffalo.
June 18th and August 9th; Newart
Track Association. Newark. N. j., Jul,
I'd ami September 18th; Asbury parA
Track, --; Willow Grove Park, Phila
dephia. j une 10th and 18th and Septem
Der 9th and It'll Fountain Ferry, Louis
vile, -; international Park. Wash
ington, June 23d and October 9Th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09
nEcrnnrn D. eppINas.

Lawrence n. Koney of Philadelphia and
Miss Sarah II. Beerbrpwrr Married at
tho Residence of the Rev. W. A. waiting.
i pretty wedding was solemnized at
i.3J O'Clock yesterday week by the
Rev. W. A, Walling, pastor of Delaware
Avenue Baptist Church at his resi-
dence, No. 700 Delaware avenue. Miss
Sarah i. Beerbruwer of this city and
Lawrence IL. Roney of Philadelnhia
were the contracting parties. The cere.
mony was performed in the presence OF
party Of relatives and friends of the
young couple The wedding march was
played by Miss McCauilsy. An in
formal reception followed the ceremony,
There were many congratulations and
numerous handsome and useful presents
we're received.
After the reception MIR. and Mrs
Rnney started on their wedding tour
They will visit Pittsburg, Pa, and
Washington and upon their return will
reside in Philadelphia,
wnh'AMsoS-d sRrEN WEDDING.
Miss Mary f. Williamson and George
A. MartGn, formerly Of this city, were
married Mt their future home in Phila-
delphia. Tuesday avaning week. Many
friends from this city and New York
were present. The bride was prettily
dressed in white oraandy, trimmed with
lace and ribbon, and carried white
chrysnnthemums. Miss Blanche Me-
keerar of this city, niece OF the bride,
acted as Tower girl and was dressed in
white organdy. trimmed with ribbon
and flowers. Many beautiful presents
were received. After the reception,
given by the brides mother. the young
couple lett for their wedding trip.
quiHBY-wAY NupTtALs.
Miss Marion Genevra Way, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. James W. Way OF New
london. Chester county, Pa. ana DR..
Courtland +. Quiuby, burgess of WeHt
Grove, Pa, son Of DR.. W. i. Quinby
OF this city, were married at noun yes
terday week at Walnut Glen, the resi-
dence of the bride'a parents. The we'd
ding was originally fixed for October
9th, but the groom became seriously
III with appendicitis just before that
time and nos.nonement had to ha
made. Owing TO his recent illness tho
wedding was quiet affair attended by
the immediats families of the bride and
groom and few close friends.
The house was beautifully decorated
Win OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, tOSelner Wlsn
smilnx, roses, laurel and palms. The
groom was attended by hia best man.
DR. Gustave Van Lennen of Philadel
phia, and the tride was attended by
her sister, Miss Florence Bling Way, as
maid of honor. The ceremony was per.
formed by the Rev. John Il. Kendall of
Lincoln University. ths bride being
given away by her father. Miss Agnes
Squier played tho bridal chorus from
Wagner's Lohengrin and Mendelssohn 8
Triumnhal March.
The hride looked striEingly beautiful
in handsome white silk gown, on
train, trimmed withDuchess lace. Her
bridal veil of tule was caught with
orange blossoms. She wore diamond
brooch, gift of the groom and carried
a bouquet Of Nephitos rosea. Tho maid
of honor wore mousseline de solo over
pink silk and carried bouquet OF Jap
anese chrysanthemums. A wedding
breakfast followed the ceremony. The
bride received many iiaautiful presents
DIR. md Mre. fluinby will reside at
| West Grove,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09
,. +. DERnioksoN DEan.
Demise of n Former Resident OF Delaware
m IA pennsYIxnnin Ensplinl.

Demise of n Former Resident OF Delaware
IN a Pennsylvania Hospital.
Phinaas Pratt Derrickson OF Chester,
Pa, former resident Of Delaware,
died in tho Modico. Chirurgical Hos
pitai, 10 Philadelphia, Tuesday week,
in the SD year Of his age.
Deceased wsa native of Chester
county, Pa, but rassei much Of his
early life in Delaware. When tho Civil
War broke out be was warm sympa-
thizer with the Onion eide, and on
October 25th, 1862, enlisted in Go. Is,
Fifth Regiment, Delaware, Infantry,
lie served the full term Of his enlist
ment and was honorably discharged on
August 18th, 1868.
The exciting events OF the war stirred
the young soldiers heart ana hn no
enlisted on August Both, 1861, as n
private in Capt. Hugh Stflings In
dependent Co. of Delaware Infantry.
lie was honorably discharrpd on July
18th, 1865, the war having ended and
the government having no further need
for the regiments services. The regi-
ment in which Private Derrickson
served was assigned to duty at Fort
Delaware in July, 1864.
Mr.. Derricksnn was member of
Wilde post, No. %, Grand Army OF the
Republic, and was frequent attendant
at the meetings OF the Veterans.
Deceased was prominently identified
with the Masonic fraternity, heing a
member VI L. Ii. Scott Lodge, No. 352,
f. and a. NJ, Chester Chapter. No.
25S, Royal Arch Masons, and Chester
Commanaery, No. &C. knights 1emplar.
lie is survived by his wife, but no
children.
For some time past Mr.. Derrickson
was in the shoe business at No. 623
Edgemont avenue, Chester.
The funeral took place Friday morn
ing, services being held AZ his late
home, No. all West Seventh street,
Chester The body was brought to this
city and taken to Mt. Salem cemetery
for interment,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09
Howard t;oa,, sued for s5o. ono

New York, Dec. |. Frank D. Now
bray, who was once steward on the
yacht Hildegard, which Georges Gould
purchased from the Prince Of Wales;
has brought $50, 900 damage suit
against Howard Gould. Howard Gould
had borrowed tho yacht and found a
lot Of old fireworks on board. Nov.
bray fred uG the fireworks under
Howard Gould's direction; there was
an explosion and Mowbray lost the
sight OF one eye.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09

When an excitabIe child has nothing
more to do all day long than play, tina
little fancy anu imagination epend
Themselves in ceaselesH change. But
il little real work he given, the tiny
mind must hold itself steady in order
to accomplish the task, and during tn Q
brief period the overstrained nerves get
rest. 10 be sure. the norves are in
use willis the little task is under way,
but the slight sustained effort has a
tonic effect Other faculties have a
chance to come into play, which give
the balance which purposeless play
cannot give. The ambition ia stirred.
the mind is steadied, continuity of
purpose begins. and tine sxcitable
nature gets a short period OF actual
calm.
But, /" says an alarmist, ''you would
not have a slender child like mine do
any work? The doctor says must let
her run wild till Hhe gets strong
body, and then shs will learn fnst
enough.
Yes, l do mean that just such chill
dren as yours would he helped out of
their nervous condition if they hal
work-study--of some kind. Granted
if their play could frequently be guided
by wise adult mind thar the same
results could bs gained; hut it is not SO
guided, aud the play only aggrayatnH
the trouble. OF course the taska mus
be small, the lessons brief. but given
carefully aud gradually, the nervous
system comea under control, and as a
result the bodily health improves in a
way that all the outdoor exercise and
medicine could not bring about.
1t astonishes you? 1t has astonished
Others many times, and yet it is true,
for have watched the results many
times, and seen slender children grow
strong, quiet sell controlled, under the
power of work fitted to their strength.
Do not wait too long. This excessive
excitability grows ap8ce. and every
week incl ease7 the child's lack Of
poise of body and mind. IIarper'a
Bazaar,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09

Camden, N. j.. Dec. .-Something
more than heavy prison bars has come
between Miss Maybelle Nelson and Eli
Shaw. The young woman's Visits TO
the accused young man have ceased,
apparently, for abe has seen him hut
once in five weeks. To-day it was
stated that the engagement of marriage
which they had mauu lnng before the
evil tragedy cast its sombre shadow
over their promising lives has been
broken, Whether this ia really true is
known only to Miss Nelson her mother
and Shaw himself, and none Of these
will discuss tho subject.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09
IDE.4s ~ GOWNS.

Cnlcdeo news.
A smart little gown in bright shade
of reaeda.green cloth had scrolls OF
black satin ribbon inssrtiuued between
black and steel cord on the hips and
slightly punched bodice, which was
drawn up in points over the shoulders
over a yoke of tucked black Roman
satin and twist of the black satin
encircled the waist.
Very smart was a stone gray cloth
prettily braided over the hips with
twisted cord in the same shade mingled
with gold; the upper part OF the bodice
and sleeves was entirely of tucked
green silk and the turn down collar and
pointed revers were heavily emhroided
with the shaded cord and edged with
sable, while iabot of old lace shed
softening influence over thu whole.
A smart reception gown had a skirt
and sleeves of beaver color, coarse
ribbed ailk henmed with sable, and
the somewhat complicated bodice was
wonderfully pretty, made of velvet the
same shade with a beautiful vest OF
white silk closely embroiied with black
chenille anu gold and outlined with
sable; the narrow stand.out collar and
belt wsre OF black velvet, the latter
clssped with gun metal buckle inlaid
with gold and steel.
Another gown in pansy -colored fnce
cloth was braided on the skirt with "a
wide fancy black braid and the bodice,
very little puuched in 'front.' had the
braiding arranged on it in great checks
to make the waist appear very small.
while the little pointed vest was in vel
vet Of darker shade. For dressier oc-
casions there was mouse colored cor
duroY velvet. the skirt cut into q point
in front and crossed over from left TO
right, the edge bordered with steel
cord: the hodiUe crossed over the re.
verseway, and was cut square ut tho
neck over chemiaette of tucked green
poplin.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09
DR.. EZRA TINKER MENTIONED
For Presiding Elder of the viii
mington District.
is POPULAR WITH THE BISHOPS
Can Secure Anything That He
Desires"
Very Limited Field In which to Make n
Selection, Since No Factionist WIN he APP
pointed-The Pastor of Asbury church
suggested as a Compromise.

Bishop Newman, having said that
he will not appoint factionist to the
office OF presiding elder, it would seem
that his fiald in which to select pro-
Gliding elder is very limited and that
his friend, the Rev. Ezra Tinker, LII,
D.. might DO asked to occupy that very
important aud responsible position, =
replied Methodist when questioned
by representative of The Gazette as
to the Rev. DIR. BRrrett's probable sue
cessor as presiding elder of the Will
mington district Of the Wilmington
Methodist Episcopal Conference. "Dr.
Tinker" he continued, is new man,
and might be urged as a compromises ;
the. bishop might appoint him, pro,
viding he will accept"
DIR. Tinker 10 finishing his second year
as pastor of Asbury Church. Like tho
Rev. J.. A. d, Wilson, d D., formerly
of the Wilmington Conference, it is
stated, he is extremely popular with
the bishops, and can secure for himself
anything that he desires; but, in
another respect, unlike DR.. Wilson, not
having large following, it ia added,
he cannot obtain for his friends every
thing that they desire.
The Rev. John ID. G. Hanna, pastor
of Union Church, anu tile Row. W. l..
S. Murray. d. D., pastor of st. Paul's
Church, are thu most prominent possi
hiliiios mentioned for the Wilmington
district Presiding eidership. DIR. Muir
ray, it is claimed, is preferred by most
of the ministers on the Wilmington
district, ami would be acceptable to all
OF them. In the event of DIR. Murray
being appointed presiding elder, it is
thought, DR.. Barrett might be assigned
to the ST. Paul's pastorate.
1t ia inserted that those who opposed
the appointment of Dr. Martindale az
presiding elder of the Salisbury district
made the accusation that he was con.
trolled by William jackson of Sal
isbury, Md. Previous to DR.. Mar
tindaie's selection. it is said, Bishop
Newman Intercepted him as followa
Are you factionist?" No, am
not, but during the controversy 1.-THE
Wilson matterl / had my opinion as to
the affair. y docs William jackson
own yos?" mo, sir, no man owns
me; hut Mr. jackson and l are good
friends. Mr.. jackson is too much Of a
Christian gentleman TO own anybody. u
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09
n... do not cause pain or
IEOOu i>lllS grippe. All druggists 25c.
JUST ron rUs.


Chicago Nows.
She (after the honeymoon -" Do you
love me stil?" He How can tell?"
1T is very foolish in woman to
attompt TO supplant man in the indus-
trial domain. "Why?" ''She will
have to support him. .
The Brilliant" You don't seem to
be exnctly square. The Ring We'll,
you shouldn't cast insinuations. Re-
member you are in my set
Willie-."P Pa, what are popular
songs?'" Pa" Those that your mother
doesn't try TO sing, But don't say any
thing to her about it, Willie,'
Ella" Poor Maude is penniIess, they
say. !" Hattie Yes: isn't it ehamel
Her face was her fortune. and she gave
it away when she began TO use paint. )"
Willie" Say, pa, will you buy me
nickel's worth of .paper?" Pa
"Wby, Willis what are you going to
do with iiy.paper?' Willie" MAKE
kite. -
never let my husband go to q
church bnzaar without me. - Why
Dot?' "Because those other women
would sell him every useless and ex-
pensivs thing in the place. !"
Smith" What makes you think that
Green is an Irishman?" Brown-'His
name for one thing. You know green
III the Irishman's fa,orite color; and
besides that, he has cork leg.
Mrs. Wabash" who is your favorita
writer, Mrs Ogden?" Mrs. Ogden
my husband y Mira Wabash" Your
husband Why. what did he ever
write" Mrs Osdun Checke. -
Rhymer do you think I'll over
make name as n poet?' Spacer--
Possibly; If you follow the scriptural
injunction. Rhymer--" What's that?"
Spacer You must be horn again. +"
"Oh, what arc you DUNG, my pretty
maid?" Pm gathering 'chestnuts.
sir she said. And he sm ilingly
watched her artful capers. AS she
clipped them from the comic papers.
That bird in the hand is worth two
in the bush is proverb which printer
no longer should push; for the bird in
the hand only trims up hat. while
the birds in the bush go 10 feed pet cat.
BuIlstt-" Lambley made $50, 600 by
a single transaction in oil yesterday. .
Bearett-"I Is it possible? How did he
manage it?n Bullett--.tA rich aunt
Of his tried to start fire with can
of it.
Friend" Poetry is drug on tbs
market. isn't it," Poet--''I should
say pot!' Friend-'"Tha | am mis-.
Informed" poet--"Your informant
probably never tried to sell poetry or
buy drugs"
- Is my old friend Major Walton still
| living on the avenue?'' asked the old
man, after a long absence from the
city. No, y replied his sou, ''hu has
gone to his final rest. - tWhat!'' ex-
dead Is it possible?" "You mis-.
understand me, father" replied the
young mans She is not dead, but has
moved 10 ST. louis, 2
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09
IRONIC.IB IFS.


tnlchgo NEWS,
If love is the birth of an illusion
marriage must he the death of it.
II man has little money and
doesn't work he is rated as capitalist.
II you sre disappointed in love il
may save greater disappointmen in
marriage.
If an old maid is sent to buy furni.
turs she is sure to select char with
arms TO it.
If sure enough foolkiller were TO
cume around every man on earth would
try to hide.
II somebody would only pull the sled
up thu hill for us life would be one
long delightful slide.
If We had to pay for all the advice
we get there would be no money or less
advice in circulation.
IT there is to be no marrying or
giving in marriage in heaven that may
account for it's being heaven.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09

A smart gown of cashmere is made
with the skirt slightly en- trail, and
all fulness we'll towards the back.
Around the foot of the skirt is pat.
tern braided in velvet ribbon. The
waist is cut so as to givs breadth, and
yet tapers at the belt, which 10 of
folded velvet ribbon. Wide hut short
revers turn back sharply from the vest,
and are faced with velvet, and the
waist itself fastens across diagonally,
with the edge finished with braiding to
match the pattern on the skirt. The
sleeves have three tucks across the puff.
Quite like the old portraits when stocks
were worn ia the effect Of the bhpd
around the throat of mousheline ds solo
with bow-knot. Hhe vest, also ofsthe
mousseine de sole, ID sbifred across
horizontally. --Harper's Bazaar
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09

baltimore, Md, Dec. 1.-Miss Nella
Bergen, thu prima donna soprano about
whom DE Wolf Hopper and Edna Wal
lace Hopper recently quarreled, result
ing in suits for divorce, to day left the
company of Mr.. Hopper, which is play
ing in "El Captain at the Academy
Of Music this week. Miss Bergen will
fill the leading role in Sonsa's new
opera, The Bride Elect, - Miss Alice
Judson, formerly Of tho Castle Square
Opera Co., has taken Miss Bergen 8
place in lei CAPTAIN, and Mrs. Hop
per will continue with hnr hushnnd.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09

A slight fire, OF mysterious origin,
occurred about 10 O'CLOCK Thursday
at the residence of Rohert Anderson.
No. Sl2 French street. The blaze was
in the second story and the loss was
about $50. An alarm was turned in
from box No. lii. at Eighth and French
streets, by Officer IIara, and the dis
ing is owned by Thomas Harding.
While responding to the alarm the
tongue of the Washington engine was
broken hy eolliding with pole at
Eighth anu French streats.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09

Mrs. Anton Benson of No. 1918 East
Thirteenth street, ran needle in her
right wrist some time ago ami in an
attempt to extract it the ueedle broke
in the wrist. Although it panied her
for several days, not much attention
was paid tn the matter. Tuesday week
slight inflammation was noticed near
the fleshy part Of her thumb. She went
TO the office of DR.. W. Z. Miller, who
lanced the inflameu part and extracted
the broken neelle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09

Elktor, Md, Dec. 1.-The home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. $. Gatchel England, near
Zion, Nd, was the scene OF wedding
this noon, when their daughter. Iona,
was united in wedlocls to the Rev.
Thomas S. Holt, pastor OF the NJ. f.
Church at Lewisville. Pa, by the Rev.
a. 7. Prettyman of Ziou. Md. The
bride and bridesmaid wore white or
Candle. The bridesmaid was Miss
Lucy Keiplsr of Pottstown, Pa, a
schoolnnte of tho bride. and the best
man was George Spence Of Newark.
Tho couple loft on a honeymoon to
RnRtnn.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09

Baltimore. Nd, Doc. l.-Chairman
Norman d. Scott of the Republican
State committee is out against the Wei
lington Lowndas- Gary combine formed
to elect a united States Senator to sue,
coed Mr., German. Chairman Scott will
lie tho chief candiaa.e of the anti.com
bine forces for president OF the State
Senate. Chairman Scott does not believe
that the defeat of portion Of the leg
islative ticket of Washington county
will injure Judge Louis +. McComas'
chances for the Senatorship.