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Evening journal., 1897-09-14
NOTICE.
D THE TAXPAYERS OF BRANDY
WINE HUNDRED

NOTICE.
TO THE TAXPAYERS OF BRANDY
WINE HUNDRED.
The taxable residents of Brandywine
hundred and all persons liable to pay tax
In said hundred are hereby notified that
the undersigned, tax collector for said
hundred, Will be at
Court House, Wilmington, September
18th and 25th October 23d and S0th; No
vember. 20th 25th, 9th and Goth, from 10 a.
Practical Farmer September 2sd and
2Sth, October 14th and Hst, November 18th
and 18th. from 10 a. m. 10 p. m.
Perry's Hotel, September 30th; October
18th; November 22d, from 10 a. m. to 4
And every day between above dates at
bis residence except Tuesday mornings.
Extract from the Laws Of Delaware.
governing the collection Of taxes Of New
Castle county-Section 35 Of said Act:
Section 35 That on all taxes paid before
the first day of August there shall be an
abatement OF five per centum; on all taxes
paid before the first day of December,
there shall be an abatement or three per
centum; on all taxes paid after the first
day of December five per centum thereof
shall be added thereto.
WILLIAM r. HUSBANDS.
Collector OF Taxes fo- Brandywine hun
dred.
NOTICE.
TO THE TAXPAYERS OF MILL CREEK
HUNDRED.
The taxable residents of Mil Creek hun
dred and all persons liable to pay tax In
said hundred, are hereby notified that the
undersigned. tax collector fc~ said hun
Temperance Hotei. Hockessin. Septem-
ber and S, October and November 1,
Milford X-Roads. September l6. October
10 and November p, from 10 a. m. to p.
j. r. Dempsey's store. Union. Septem-
hrr
stanton. stanton Companys Store Sep
tember II, October Is and November p,
from lV n. m. to 4 p. m.
Marshaliton, Grays shoe store. Septem-
ber %, October p and November 2S.
Milltown, every day between above
For the purpose Of receiving county and
poor taxes for Mill Creek hundred for the
year 1897.
EXTRACT FROM THELAwS OFDELA-
Section s5. That on all taxes paid be-
fore the first day OF August there shall be
an abatement OF fye per eentum On all
ber there shall be an abatement Of three
per centum; on ali taxes unpaid the frst
day OF December. five per centum thereof
S'-'''' HARVEY r. BALDWIN,
Collector Of Taxes fo- Mil Creek Hun
dFed.
NOTICE.
TO THE TAXPAYERS OF RED LION
HUNDRED.
The taxable residents OF Red Lion hun
dred and all persons liable TO pay tax In
said hundred. are hereby notified that the
undersigned. tax collector for said hun
dred, Will be at
Johnson's Hotel. Delaware City, Sep
tember q, October q. November p and 20
from 10 a. m. to p. m.
Sutton's Drug Store, st. Georges Au-
gust 30 September 2S. October 20, Novem-
Der % and 30, from to p. m.
Extract from the Laws Of Delaware
governing the collection OF taxes Of New
Castle county.-Section 80 OF said Act:
Section 80. That on all taxes paid before
the first day of August there shall be ar
abatement of five per centum; on all taxes
paid Before the 1rst hay OF December
there shall be an abatement OF three pei
centum; on all taxes paid after the hrs'
5ay of December five per centum thereof
sn'''' 'e RICHARD T. CANN.
Collector OF Taxes for Red Lion hundred
POST Offiee Kirkwood, Delaware.
Evening journal., 1897-09-14

Extract from the Laws Of Delaware,
governing the collection of taxes of New
Castle county-Section So OF said Act:
Section 35. That on all taxes paid before
the first day OF August there shall be an
abatement Of fye per centum; on all taxes
paid before tho first day of December,
there shall be un- ubatement OF three per
centum; on all taxes paid after the first
day OF December five per centum thereof
shall be added thereto.
GEORGE M'INTYRE.
Collector OK Taxes for Chrlstiana hun
drod
Evening journal., 1897-09-14
NOTICE.

TO THE POLL TAxABLES OF THE
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF WILL
MINGTON HUNDRED
The poll taxable residents of the South
ern district of Wilmington hundred are
hereby notified that the undersigned, poll
tax collector for the said district OF said
hundred, will be at the Court House, VIII
mington, daily, from a. m. till 8. p. m.
until further notice, for the collection OF
the poll taxes of the Southern district.
LEWIS DICKEY,
Collector of Poll Taxes for the Southern
District of Wilmington Hundred.
NOTICE.
Evening journal., 1897-09-14
10 THE TAXPAYERS OF CHRIS.

The taxable residents OF Christiana
hundred and all persons liOble TO pay tax
In said hundred, are hereby notified that
the undersigned, tax collector for said
hundred, will be at
Newport September. IA. 10 and 16; Octo-
II, u, 13.
.Marshallton, September az; October, IS;
November, 10 and 16.
Centreville, September. 10. II. 13; Octo-
Der, II, u, 13, IA, 10, l6; November, I, 2 3.
4, 5, S.
Lawless', September 20 and p; October,
10. 20 and 2l; November, II, Is and 10.
Toys, September 20 and 30: October %
and 2b; November %. % and a.
Court House. September, is and %; Oc-
tober, % and 60; November 20, &C. 27, q
and so.
Evening journal., 1897-09-14
BOARD AND ROOns.

DOHND NV ANOO4hD'
WANTED.-Gentlema boarders. Pleas
ant, well-furnNhed rooms, No. Il. 18th st.
BUSINESS CARDS.
:. L. DASHIELL,
Teacher Of Violin.
No. 7O2 West Fifth st
New-York tribune., 1897-08-22

son says that this creature has been taken from
a person by a mosquito, in the regular course
OF business and when thus transplanted, has
dcveIoped powers of boring and loconotion
which enabled it to work its way from the mos
ouito's stomach to some other part Of its body
more favorable + rcpOse and multiplication.
Dr. Manson believes that the malaria parasite
does the same thing.
Interesting as are these conJecturcS th"y ol-
fer little or 10 explanation OF the painful and
alarming effects which have attended mosquito
bites in this country within the last few weeks
The swelling produced in many Of these cases
suggests the possibility that the mosquito has
bodily conveyed small amount Of distinctly
poisonous matter on its probOscis from person.
animal or putrd matter on which it may nave
been feeding previously. Indeed this seems to
be the most plausible theory that one can hit
upon The mosquito itself if free from outside
contaminat ton, would be incapable of doing so
much harm. especially to healthy people The
subject needs and deserves. a laborous nvcsti-
CATION by American physicians. Whatever he
the real cause Of the effects in question: and
however defective DR.. MansOn's theory regard
ing the relations of the mosquito to malaria
may prove the abolition of the breeding places
Of that insect. by the drainage OF the jersey
marshes would meet with universal approval.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-22

pest in certain suburbs of New-fo areas
covering a pretty wide tract of country-haS
long been actively debated. for an Intelligent
hand Of New-Jersey Staten Island or Long Isl
and mosquitoes can do more to h"id down rear
estate values in "A locality than any other known
force 1t has been proposed down at Trenton In
fact. to fill in the Newark and Jersey city
meadows at great expense. firstly. to make
new lands for manufacturing sites. Of course
but oui;c as much to kill off and extermnate
these plaques All such projects, however. nave
been mere talk as yet 1t has remained Tor a
Staten Islander to make the first practical test
toward mosquito determination. and his tests
have met considerable success.
The man is Captain w e. Rockwell, of Mid
land Beach. and his method is unique. IL con-
sists Of scattering crude petroleum over the
marshes directly back Of the strip OF sand that
forms this resort 10y spraying and throwing the
uouid from dippers The OIL ne found would
snread itself over the waters Of the marshes for
q great distance and comparatively little oil
wouId suffice Not only this. but it would CON
tinue TO float on the water for some time, keep
ing on throwing of the fumes that are deadly to
mosquito life.
II &c in meadows near the sea. Of course. that
MOSQUITOES most swarm and breed. and TINS sug
gested to Captain Rockwell the project OF COW
erng as il were. the marshes with OH lhe
idea Of killing mosquitoes with petroleum is not
absolutely new. The Government scientists at
Washington have known about 1t for some Time
and several successful experiments are on
record But until Captain Rockwell tried 1t down
at Midland Beach this had never been tried
upon large scale. and when the authorities
New-York tribune., 1897-08-22

pers. and it crept OF itself along the water OF
the entire marsh.
IIntiI lust now it has been little too early
to decide as to the practical efficacy OF the
method but the fact that No mosquitoes nave
been at the beach since the petroleum was ap-
piled is good proof that there is something IN
tho tboorv and that IL can be worked on large
scale Within an hour or so after it was put
on the marshland the plague was apprecably
abated. and within a short time all mosquitoes
had vanished.
The experiment has attracted considerable at
tention and it is likely that petroleum VIII DE
tried at several places in New-Jersey ana on
Staten Island OF course. the oil Will nave 10 be
SPRAYED over the territory every few weeks OUT
not often enough it is probable, to make its use
q costly method. Crude petroleum only COSTS
something like 50 a barrel There IS pungent
odor from the marsh just after IT IS put on pul
not enough to be annoying.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-22

by which most microbes pass from one person
to another. SO long rs they have huina"
domice their only hope of safety Is IN Hihs
low and staying inside Of n corpuscle' III Ia''.
belonging as they do to the passive CLASS VI
parasites. they do not according to Dr. NAH
SOM exert themselves especially wnle theS are
in the human body.
After they get into a mosquito. on 'he o''''
hand this investigator believes that they be
have very differently. To be sure he has not
carried his researches far enough to prove me
point He hopes to do 50 eventually Al pres
ent he reasons from analogy. There IS an"the'
parasite. called the f,aria, sonnet times fouhd III
human blood. 1t is supposed to be the cause OF
the disease known as elephantiasis. DR.. Man
New-York tribune., 1897-08-22
LAKE HOPATCONG'S CHARMS.
THE COUNTRY CLUBS HOME AND SOME OF
IT'S LEADING MEMBERS

Charmngly situated on the banks of Lake
Hopatcong. at an elevation that secures for its
members the most healthfu conditions. the
Lake Hopatcong Country Club has come to be
one OF the most successful and popular social
organizations in New Jersey.
The clubhouse, which was known some time
ago as the Hotel Bresin, is one of the best ap-
pointed and most luxuriousy fitted in the State
The excellent fishing grounds that the lake af-
fords have attracted 10 the club a large number
Of we'll known anglers. whose convenience In the
way Of special quarters for the stacking of rods
and other accessories of their pastime has been
carefully studied. The roads in the vicinity Of
the club excellent for bicycling, and at the
picturesque boat landing electric launch is
always in readiness for the enjoyment of the
members and their families. The officers Of the
club are: Albert Tilt, New-York, president; Gov
ernor John W. Grlggs and e. +. c. Young Jer-
sey City v.ce-presidents: General William c.
Heppenhemer Jersey City. secretary. and Cen
eral Joseph w. Congdon, Paterson. treasurer.
The Board Of Governors consists of Howard Il.
Frothingham New York; Leslie ID. Ward, New
ark: George r. Gray. Newark; Charles b. Thurs
ton, Jersey City; Colonel John j. Toffey, Jersey
City: Colonel Joseph ID. Bedle. Jersey City; Rob-
ert Dunlap. New-York; Charles S. Rees New
York. and Arthur Ryle Paterson
The clubs membership list contains the names
Of many well-knOwn men, among whom may be
mentioned Vice-President Hobart, Mayor Wurs-
ter Of Brooklyn George 3. Richards, Dover;
Colonel IL A. Potter. East Orange: Colonel Will
New-York tribune., 1897-08-22

heard it was to be attempted they were ex-
ceedingly doubtful Of it's success
strip Of marshland. three hundred by fifteen
hundred feet in extent. Immediately adjoining
the beach. was selected for the experiment
Four barrels Of crude petroleum were brought
over. little over three being actually used
The time Of the test was a little over fort
night ago. when the mosquitoes were particu-
lariy virulent and plentiful around NewYork
and the east shore Of Staten Island was getting
more than its fair share. The petroleum was
scattered. as has been said. by sprays and dip
New-York tribune., 1897-08-22

and football at Paramount Park, In this city.
AS soon as the game is over one of the players.
Wah h-Te- Nish. Will hasten to Tuskahomma, Ind.
r.. where he is under sentence to be shot Tor
murder. The fact that one Of the players was
under sentence of death would probably not
have been known had It not been that the IND
ans had been engaged to play here on August j.
and that II was found necessary to postpone the
game until next Saturday. Then it developed
that Of the principal players had another en-
gagement for tha day; that on Saturday he was
TO be shot for murder. Application was made to
the Choctaw Governor for a pOstpOnement or
the execution in order that Wah-Te-Nish might
take part in the ball game here and the request
was granted.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-22

Wab Te- Nish Is under no form o' resi- ,s 80, .,i.
a.,ir,, tho traditional honor and it Will be ap
soutely on his own motion that ne VIII so ,ight iat
Kansas city to his death next SatuTday ~ III The
Ht',rI"Ters condemned under Indian laws IN ths M
.r;,r,, ~ oro never imprisoned. but are trusteu
to Inc On hand on tie date Of the execution .u "nu
If is said that but one man has ever faed u h0'P
his APPOINTMENT.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-22
RETRIEVED TO PLAY Baseball.

Kansas City correspondence Of The Cincinnati
Enquirer.
Next Saturday afternoon two teams of full
blOOded Choctaw Indians from the reservation
in Indian Territory will play game of reeula-
ton Indian ball which is a cross between tennis
New-York tribune., 1897-08-22
PETROLETM FOR MOSQtITOES'

FOR DRIVING AWAY THE fEolo.
Unless appearances are deceptive and no ia''h
can be put in successful trial experiments
way has been discovered to cut short the mos
ouitos career Just what is to be done with this
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-02-28
At ATcGehee.

McGEHEE, ARK. Feb. 26. '97.-The beautiful home of Mir. and Mrs. A. McGehee presented a most inviting appearance last Thursday evening. A reception complimentary to Mir. and Mrs. Claude McKennon was the occasion for a delightful evening long to be remembered by all present. Added to the unequaled efforts of the charming hostess, Mrs. McGehee, which insures success, was the sweet music rendered by Misses Brice and Annie and Bessie Fitzhugh, making the time pass only too quickly. Not the least of the many pleasures was the repast, d rare treat beautifully arranged in the dining room, re- splendent with light and flowers. The tastefully decorated room and elegant supper were a credit to the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-02-28
A Brilliant Event.

One of the most brilliant events in the social circles during the New year was the german last Thursday evening given by Mrs. Y. A. Jones at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Lee in honor of her grand-d aughter,
 Miss Nellie Collier, of Altheimer, and the latter's guest, Miss Lena McDon- aid, of Newport. Mr. and Mrs. Lees elegant and spacious home was elaborately and delicately deco rated with la France roses, palms, eyergreens and smilax for the occa sion, ands presented a most artis- tie and inviting appearance. Behind an embankment of palms an orches- tra discoursed the sweetest music, and the german was danced ill a most pleasing and graceful manner. At a seasonable hour refreshments were served in cut glass and silver ware that has been in the family for several generations, and this by no means proved the most uninterest- ing and enjoyable feature of the en- tertainment The german was lead by Miss Collier and Mr. W. A. Lee, who introduced several new and pleasing figures.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-02-28
The Charity Ball.

The masquerade ball to be given at the Bluff City Club Hall next Tuesday evening (Mardi Gras night for sweet charity's sake" should be we'll attended, as the proceeds to be derived therefrom are to be entire ly devoted to the relief of the poor. Such entertainments are not only enjoyable, but are given in a worthy cause and deserve the patronage and support of the public. Handsome prizes will be awarded for the best costumes, and these prizes are on exhibition in the window at bookstore. Mr. J. C. Schloss, who has charge of the affair, has labored indefatigably for it's success, and he should receive the assistance of all charitably disposed citizens in his efforts. We hope the occasion will prove financial as well as l social success.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-02-28
Miss Blum Entertains.

Miss Lillie Blum, the charming and accomplished daughter of MT. and Mrs. A. Blum, entertained at the nome of her parents on West Barra- que street last Tuesday evening, complimentary " to her guests, Misses birdie Louchefm, of Little Rock, end i4Fa Landeker, of St. Louis. A sefiag band was in attendance and . .ne evening was pleasantly spent in .,'e whlrl of the mazy dance. One of eHe pleasing features of the occasion was a vocal selection, exquisitely Y, ,enoeFed by Miss Hennie Altheimer. A.iegant refreshments were served m @nu all present highly enjoyed the Ye'dsion. The following were present:
 hisses Eva Landeker. Birdie I,1oucAeim. Ophelia Rhine, Marcia A.ewlt.e, .,.', Bessie Altheimer, Hennie r11l'nelmer, IT Ida, Dreyfus, Lillie Blum, ehnle Blum. Messrs. Jake Simon, S. Soe Meyer, Alex Rosenberg, Simon 1Iiauss, Herbert Bluthenthal, Harry
 eWahe' Ed Levine, Ben Franklin,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-02-28
In Honor of Mrs. Beartv

Mrs. T. ] Mitchell entertained a large number of friends at her home on West Second avenue last Thurs day afternoon in honor of her sister, Mrs. Chas. Turner Hearin, of Mobile, Ala. Cards were the chief diversion of the evening, after the conclusion of which delicious refreshments were served. The first prize, q handsome picture, was won by Mrs. J. NJ. Eli ott, the second prize, a cut-glass vase, was won by Miss Emma White, while the third prize was captured by Miss Aylma Hanks. Those present were Mesdames. E. B. Schober, Frank Ellis, J. W. Sullivan, ". Riley, w. H. Langford, T. G. Atkinson, Nj. E. Bloom, ". H. Now land, Chas. Ringler, J. NJ. Elliott, W. 0. Taggart. Chas. Moore, and F. D. Houston, and Misses Johnson, Hicks, Hanks, Taylor, Larkin and Julia and Emma White.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-02-28

tioas were issued for this function, and over one hundred of the invited guests have signified their accept ance of the same. The parlors of the Grulock will be elaborately decorated for the occasion, and a string band will be in attendance. After the con clusiOn of the game of whist, an elegant spread will be served with covers for over one hundred. For tunate, indeed, are those who have received an invitation to partake of the hosnitalities of the Diamond Whist Players on this occasion, and society is all agog in anticipation of the pleasures of the event.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-02-28
The Entre Nous Euchre club.

The Entre Nous Euchre Club was royalty entertained last Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. E. Aronson, at the residence of Mrs. Tllie Berlin on West Barraque street. The house was beautifully decorated, and all present had an enjoyable time. The first prize was captured by Miss Miriam Franklin; the second prize was captured by Mrs s. A. Rosenberg and the lone-hand prize was won by Mrs. E. Sonfleld. An elegant lunch was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. c. A. Bloom.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-02-28
Diamond Whist Players.

The really "swell'' event of the social season, and which promises to
 be to Pine Bluff social circles what
 the Bradley Martin ball was to the New York "400," Is the entertain ment to be given at Hotel Trulock next Tuesday afternoon from l:3O to o'clock, by the "Diamond Whist Players" This organization is com posed of eight members, as follows: Mesdames N. R. Trulock, J. B. John son, W. o. Taggart, 5. Geisreiter, R. NJ. Galbraith, Eugene c. Arnold, Day Mills and P. H. Pendle- ton. One hundred and fifty invita-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-02-28

hostess, who always excels. The guests departed at 11:30, perfectly charmed with host and hostess, having spent joyous evening and wishing for a repetition. Those present were Mir. and Mrs. A. Me- Gehee, Mr. and Mrs R. L. Martin, Mir. and Mrs. Claude McKennon, Mrs. Fitzhugh, Misses Briee, Annie and Bessie Fitzhugh, Sadie Seamons, Messrs. J. T. Gheairs. J. NJ. Fitzhugh, J. D. and B. c. McGehee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-02-28

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-02-28

Mir and Mrs. R. L. Martin enter tained in most delightful manner, at their home in McGehee, Ark, The first part of the evening was devoted to the cotilIion; then dainty refresh ments were served, and the remain der of the evening spent in dancing the german. Theevening spent with the charming host and hostess will always remain pleasant memory with the fortunate guests.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-02-28
A Calico Ball.

The members of the Estelle Social Club enjoyed "Calico Ball" at James Hall Friday night, which proved a very novel and enjoyable entertainment. All the young ladies Wore calico aprons or dresses With neckties to correspond, and the young men would draw the ties and match the same with the proper apron for a partner for the next dance. The occasion wIs highly enjoyed by all present.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-02-28

Eugene Miller, Bonnie Altheimer, Milton Blum.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-03-25
HAnD 1uox ron sreAE.
oes Hs Res ~ Winding . Husssna ~ Anssiia
and was Arrested fsr EteAing.

Jacques segal, q ~chiropodist, Of SEA Columbus
avenue, was arraigned before Commissioner
Shields yesterday by Post once Inspectors
Jacobs and Duryea, on q charge OF having sent
a scurrilous postal card through the mails ad.
dressed TO DR.. J. Desmarias Of 28t West Thirty
fourth street. According TO segal's story he
brought about the marriage Of Amele
Micdulan to DR.. Desmarias, tho woman
having promised him $1,000 II he would
procure her q husband. The. Doctor was
aware OF this agreement, Segel sa{t. After
the marriage Amelie gave Segal q check on q
Paris bank FOR the amount, but the check proved
to be worthless. In tho mean time the Doctor,
and owed him about ESQ, and In the course Of, a
correspondence, which cnsued regarding the
debt and the $1,000 check, the card which got
Sogal into trouble was written.
Mr.. Segal has n number OF letters written and
sent to him by Amelie, in one of which, relating
to her approaching marriage, she says abe Is
""feeis like sG quicksilver, Gsnid che viii never
cease to be grateful to NJ. sogal She, promises
to call on Mons. and Mme. SeRa1 that even
ing. and hopes to SEQ :" her little husband that II
to be" on that occasion.
In another letter, written after the msrriage,
band. and how sorry abe ie that. she deceived
both him and her husband BY making them DO
lieve that she had money In the Paris bank.
She also tells SoRal thnt her parents are poor
and that abe had been sending them money out
of wages she had earned In this country as . ser
want. Az this e segal's side OF the story. The
%ination. before the Commissioner, which win b
held this afternoon, Seeal meanwhile being held
under 81 900 bail.