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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19
FRENCH MIDSUMMER GOWN FROM HARpER's BAZAAR
iCnnrrirht. 1877 by Harper Brothersl

SHRED mousseline de sole, and the two
side ruches above the high collar are
also of shirred mousseline. The belt is
Of blue ribbon. drawn down to give as
long u waist-line as pussible. This
gown is from Gustave Beer. The hat,
from Virot. is OF shirred pink mousse
line do sole covered with white lace.
White ostrich tips and knots of pink
satin ribbon form the trimming.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19

Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal
Bear Station, Aug. 14.-Robberies
are becoming epidemic in this vicinity.
Two weeks ago thieves entered W. S.
Burris' store, and on Sunday last the
residences of George Appeby and j. +.
Grimes were broken into. Clothing
and money we're stolen from Mr.
Appleby's house. In the last named
instance the intruders we're frightened
off. The burglars are supposed to be
tramps, of whom there arc many in
this locality,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19

Hand painted gauze is material
that is essentially light and airy in
effect, and when applique of lace is also
used the gown is exceedingly smart and
dainty. Our illustration, taken from
Harper's Bazaar, is gown made of
white gauze painted with lunches of
hortensias. The applique is of Chan
tily lace, and the lining Of pale blue.
The waist is made with yoke of
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19
DEArH DEBIT ny a sroRM.


Lightning.
Great Falls, Mont. Aug. 14.-During
a storm on the Blackfoot Reservation,
yesterday, a Cree Indian girl, aged l2
yearA, was sent to roundup and bring
in the ponies.
The storm increased during her ab-
sence, and she failed to return.
When the storm ahated her friends
went to search Tor her. Half mile
from the camp they found 10 ponies. all
lying dead. and in their midst was the
Indian girl, burned almost to crisp.
She was not recognizable.
The child had herded the animals
and brought them almost mile, when
bolt of lightning struck them.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19
COLCHESTER BEACH.

Two Special Low-rate Excursions to Ono
of BlaryIand's Popular Watering Resorts.
On Thursday, August 10th, the Phla-
delphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Rail
road Company will run special low-rate
excursion 10 one of Maryland's most popu7
lar watering places, COLCHESTER Beach.
This place is held in high favor by all
who have visited il. 1t has all the at
tributes of a first-class resort, and espe-
ciallv appeals to families. Every possible
kind of amusement is to be found. Its
location, on the prettest part of the beauti-
full Chesapeake Bay, speaks for itself.
A special train will be run on the follow
ing schedule. and round-trip tickets will be
sold at the rates quoted:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19

: Bridgeyile, Aug. b. - Frederick
Polk, colored, known to be at least 100
years old, died to-day. A tight between
Charles Buck and James Williams, both
colored, in the presence Of the man
Wednesday, when a gun was discharged
and Williams severely wounded, greatly
excited the old man, and after that
affair he sank rapidly. Polk had often
figured during the last 20 years in law
suits that required witnesses who lived
nearly century ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19

At the last meeting of the trustees of
the Sarah Ann White Home for ged
and Intirm Colored Persons, the treas
urer reported that the property No. S22-
221S French street is worth about
SO, 500, upon which the mortgage
amounts to only 500. The home ia
self-supporting and prosperous. Report
was made that the title had been
cleared up. The trustees wish to thank
all who have helped them.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19

Elkton, Md, Aug. l3-Wiliam Fl.
Boulden. aged 55 years, night track
walker between Perryyille and Principle
for the Philadelphia. Wilmington II
Baltimore railroad, was instantly killed
by train near Perryville last evening
Boulden had just received his pay. He
was first seen by the engineer sitting
on the track, with his head down, ap'
parently asleep.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19

Bridgeville. Aug. Is. H. p. Cannon,
secretary of the Atlantic States Pack
ers' Association, is daily In receipt Of
letters from canned goods packers stat
ing that the tomato crop in many of
the Atlantic States will be short To.
matoes have advanced about 10 cents a
dozen cans during the last two weeks.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19

Park Guard James Black Thursday
afternoon rescued John Murphy, aged
years, who had fallen into the Brandy
wine. The lad was taken to his home
on jackson street, between ShallGross
and Lowering avenues.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19

One of the oldest coasting schooners
now atloet is the +. S. lowering, which
was built in this city in 1854. Her
carrying capacity is only 40 tons, but
che draws l3Ia feet OF water,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19

Returning, steamer will leave COLCHESTER
at 4.S0 p. M.
Children between and 10 years of age,
half price.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19

George II. Hughes died ON Thursday
at his residence, at Thirty-thirtl and
West streets, OF Brights disease OF the
kidneys, aged 81 years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-19

Pallid faces Indicate pale, thin blood. Rosy
cheeks show the pure, rich blood resulting from
taxing Hoods Sarsaparillas -..
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10
GREENVnLE, MISS, Which Is Reported Have Been Partly
Submerged by the Waters of the Great River This Picture
Reproduced From Photograph Taken Eight Days Ago.

John F. Heffernan's Midlight; best dog pup,
same; best pup, Mrs. E. NJ. simpsons Golden
Restless
Irish water spaniels-Best, W. NJ. Williams
NormaW.
Buildogs-Best. T. Knowles Commissioner.
Bull terriers-Best, f. r. FolGer's Fly.
Boston terriers-Mrs: NJ: f. Welsh's Topsy.
Dachshunds-Best,W w. II. AndersoI's Queen.
Beagles-Best, John Doak's Roy F.
Irish terriers-Best, John Doak's Doctor X.
Yorkshire terriers - Best, Z. Attridge's
Joker II.
Japanese terriers-Best, May Humes Wang.
Pugs-Best Mrs. o. B. Huskins Judy II.
Miscellaneous-Best. K. C. Persons Dandy.
Collies Best in county, Oscar B. Groves
Eric.
Retrievers-Best in county and best in show.
George Ditz' Rube.
Field spaniels-Best other than black, F. c.
Giffnrd's Rex q; best, NJ. E. Churchs Fowler.
Poodies-Best, George Newhall's Francette.
Best kennels-Prather (3) frst Virona ken
nels (3) second, AL bic 81 third.
Handlers prize of $30-Divided by George
Allender and Z. w. Edwards.
Best kennel gets gold medal and other win
ners here given awarded silver medals.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10
GOES TO ARREST
LAWYER MORGAN
Mendocino's Sheriff Leaves
Ukiah in Quest of the
Fugitive.
Bears a Warrant Charging Him
With the Crime of Felony
Emb Zzlement.
The Man Alleged 10 Have Levied Black.
mail on Capitalist Alslp Will
Be Prosecuted.

UKIAH, CAL, April 9.-Sheriff J. r.
Johnson and Deputy J. L. Johnson left this
morning for the vicinity of Orrs Hot
Springs TO arrest E. NJ. Morgan, the San
Francisco attorney who is accused of
having levied blackmail on Capitalist
Edwin X. Alsip OF Sacramento.
1t has been known by the local author-
ties that Morgan was in this vicinity, a.
published in The CALL when his where
abouts were first ascertained. At that
time no attempt was made to arrest him,
but last evening a telegram was received
by the Sheriff from Captain of Police l.
w. Lees of San Francisco. asking that
Morgan be arrested at once, and stating
further that n warrant for felony embezzle-
ment was out for his arrest. IL was acting
on these instructions that Sheriff john
son and his deputy left to make the arrest
Morgan was last heard OF near Charles
Perkins tie camp. some distance north
west of Orrs Hot Springs, and at a point
about thirty miles from Ukiah, where in
one of the most secluded spots in the red
woods he was engaged in erecting a cabin
for himself. He arrived at Orrs Springs
on March IL, and remained there for some
time under the name of McNamer, il is
said. When his whereabouts was ascer-
tanned by the authorities he suddenly dis
appeared. but a short time ago he was
again discovered.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10
LICHTSHLP F0R POINT BONITA.
Appropriation by the Lost Congress for a
Vessel to Take the Place of the
Old WMstHno Buoy,

SAUSALITO, CAL, April 8. The
United States Government is building
lightship to take the place of whistling
buoy off Point Bonita, on the Marin
coast. The vessel Is being built at Port
land, Or, and will be one of the largest of
its kind on the Pacific Coast. The appro-
priation for building the vessel was made
by the last Congress.
The frames of the new vessel will be of
steel, with plate keel, bilge strake and
sheer strake all of steel. There will be
wood planking from the keel up to The
sheer line of the main deck and steel
plate from the sheer line to the spar
deck. Oregon pine and white oak will be
used on the vessel. The sheathing will be
of copper or yellow metal.
The fog signal machinery will consist OF
a Crosby chime. twelve inches diameter
of bell, and operated by horizontal non
condensing steam-engine with five-inch
diameter cylinder and six-inch stroke.
There will also be an improved electric
light plant and a Baird disti!lery ap-
paratus with all necessary connections.
The dime ensions of the vessel are as fol-
lows: Length, liz feet; nodded breadth
% feet6 inches; depth of hold, % feet 2111
inches; displacement, 5S9.5 tons; draft, l3
feet.
There will be complete pun ping sys-
TEN, which will consist OF one double
acting, first-class steam pump. one steam
feed pump, durlcx patent. and one feed
and one air pump SO arranged as to oper-
ate the condenser.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10
LIFE IN GUATEMALA.
Kansas Travellers Reiate Amusing Incl
dents of Their Trip to tie Central
American RepubHc.

American RepubHc.
WICHITA, KAs.. April 9.-F. B. Garce-
lon, the Colwich banker, and John Mahan
of this city have returned from Guatemala,
to which country they went some three or
four months ago. They sailed from New
Orleans <or Livingston, Guatemala, and
were five days crossing the gulf, portion
OF which time was occup pied in skirting the
Yucatan coast to what is known as the
Iucatan channel TO Belize, British Hon.
duras.
They describe the town clock at Living
sion as one of the greatest curiosiIie seen
on their trip. 1t consists of a piece of
railroad iron suspended in the air, and
by policeman detailed for that purpose.
This tlme-striker uses bl2dgeon to make
the iron resound. and what was more
ludlcrous still to the travellers was the
TACT that the tlme-striker seemed to mark
his hours just whenever he happened to
think OF 1t. For instance. if he should
become engrossed in game of cards he
might forget all about the "clockn and let
1t run" an hour and a half between
strikes.
The natives use a long running vine.
wind 1t around some hoops. plaster it
with clay and make a handsome vessel
which is carried upon the heads OF women.
The travellers brought back many curl
Gus silver coins, ranging in value from 3IS
up to 10 cents. Paper money is called
monkey" money and silver money is
called ":in" money by the natives.
Everybody in that country must pay his
debts. A man might as well be aeon sed
Of murder as lodging debt.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10
CURIOUS INDIAH LEGENDS.
Missionaries Tell Quaint Stories of How
Certain Tribes Account for the
Moons Chances.

WICHITA, kANs., April 9.-Many
curious Indian legends are being brought
to light by the missionaries who labor
among the various tribes of the Indian
Territory. The natural phenomena, W hic b
on account Of their utter ignorance, they
are unable to assign TO appropriate causes.
are made the groundwork of some of the
prettiest and most ingenious legends that
have been evolved in civilizations twi-
light, and wealth OF new material awaits
the Ia Dor of those who delight to delye in
legendary lore.
The latest acquisition is the account re-
Gently given by Cheyenne Indian chief
OF the Indian explanation of the changes
of the moon. He said that the Indians
have from time lmmemorial believed that
every time new moon appeared it was
the signal for all the mice in the whole
world to gather themselves together in
one central spot. The meeting took place
at night, and the whole face of the coun-
try was blackened because of the limit
less numbers of the little rodents.
When they assem- bled four captains were
chosen, anu the captains sc parated them
into four great armies of equal mum bers.
At given signal each captain led his
army different way. One army went to
the north, another to the south, a third
10 the east and fourth to the west
These vast armies of mice travelled until
they reached the point where, from the
place OF starting, the heavens seemed to
touch the earth. Then they clim bed up
the sky until they came to the moon,
which by this time was what we call full.
All of the four armies then commenced
nibbling at Luna. Slowly but surely the
great hosts nibl,led away a large portion
OF the moon. When at last they had
eaten her all up the mice would scamper
back down the heavens to the earth and
wait for Luna 10 show herself again, when
the journey and the nibbling would be re.
peated.
This Is what the Indians of early days
believed was the cause of the moon grow
ing old and finally disappearing.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10
hOAD RECORD BULLETIN.
Seoerat San Fronoisoans Who Hac.
Earned Distinctfou.

SeUerdt San Fronoisoans Hho Hace
Earned Distinction.
TERRE HAUTE. IND, April 9-Chair-
man w. 1. KrietenstaIn OF the road rec
ords com mittee, Century Road Club of
America, has issued the foil owing bulletin
of road records allowed:
George E. Dixon and Charles Kraft, San
Francisco, five miles, 1922, September II,
1896, American tandem.
Charles a. Kraft. San Francisco, TWEEN ty
miles, So: 81 Is, July II, 1896, California
State record.
Frank K. Blackmore. Cleveland, Genoa GEN.
tury course, 6:5S, October 10, 1896, course
record.
William Lockwood ana Leroy Caulkins,
Cleveland. Genoa century course, 6:5S, Octo-
ber 10, 1896. tandem record.
George S. Easton and Ernest Willis, st. Louis
Bonhomme century course, $50, October 8,
1896, tandem record.
w. b. Handy, Boston, and H. f. Mar
shall, Nashua. n. H., have been awarded
meritorious ride medals for meritorious
riding October 4, 1896.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10
FORTY THOUSAND
NEED SHELTER
Greenville Citizens Appeal
to the Government
for Aid.
Much Money Needed at O-c, to
Feed the People of One
County.
From All Sections Of the flooded
Territory Come Stories of
Disaster aud Distress.

GREENVILLE, Miss, April 9-The
citizens of this city have appealed to the
Government to feed and shelter 40 600
people in this county. For this purpose
they ask SIPS, 600 for their use during the
next thirty days.
COLUMBUS, KY, April 9-This morn
ing a rescue boat landed fifteen homeless
families Another party of thirty on a
another landing.
The clumsy craft got caught under q
falling tree, instantly killing three voy-
ayers and sweeping Others overheard. A
child and two women were drowned
NEW ORLEANS April 9.-During the
storm last night all the citizens were
called out for filling the caves OF the
crum bling levee at Belle Helene. Early
this morning one selfish citizen on re-
fusIng filling from has premises for the
bulwarks was mobbed by the infuriated
people and his home destroyed.
ST. PAUL, MINI, April 9.-A Mellen
Is. d. special says: The surrounding
country is flooded. The railroads are
washed out and there have been no mails
for two weeks. The James River has
risen seven feet higher than ever before,
and is a mile wide. 1t washed out three
large iron bridges in the county. Large
numbers OF livestock have perished. All
the farm dwellings on the river bottom
have been swept away.
CAIRO, ILL, April 9.-The streets of
Cairo are flooded. The heavy rains of the
last twenty-four hours have raised the
seep water until it first filled the cutters
and the downtown business streets. 1t
overfowed the sidewalks and finally COW
cred the floors of several business houses
and is still rising. For the last six or
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10
Side Journey Through the louisiana Woods During Big
Frcshet.

seven weeks the stores have been closed
on account of the high water. The water
covers the sidewalks on both des of
Eighth street, lower Commercial and
Washington avenues.
The pavement all around the custom
house IS several inches deep in the water.
The Cairo electrical street-railway tracks
are under water on Walnut street. The
city has purchased a powerful pump TO
drain the town.
1t has capacity of LOCO. 600 gallons an
hour. II arrived to-day, but cannot be
set running for several days. Until then
no relief can he obtained, as the river
must fall eight feet before the savers can
be opened.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10
LEADER BAILEY ON PROTECTION.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April o-Bailey of Texas the Demo-
cratic leader the House Representatives,
concerned no effort will be made oad Reed into appointing
thus opening the for legislation He
position has been that whenever the Republican eaes
country suffers The Republican party
the country that the method of restoring prosperity pass
ectve tariff law AS the country the commission to the Repub
cans last fall put the remedy into operaon the Democrats
people should have opportunity the matter the earliest
poun Therefore favor the speedy of the tariff bill
the surest means of securing return to power
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10

carloads of wine East and even TO Euro
pean points. The excellence OF the prod
uct is becoming noted both at home and
abroad. On Saturday A. Forni shipped
carload of dry wines to Vermont. To-day
r. Hoehn of Larkmead shipped an en-
tire carload of dry wines to Switzerland
The Napa growers are now branching
out, and are saving to themselves the
profits of wine-brokers. The wine in
dustry OF st. Helena is getting on very
firm basis
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10
WINNERS AT STOCKTON.
Additional Awards Made at the KenneI
Clubs ShoW-coursing in the
PoyiIjo1

STOCKTON, CAL, April 9.-There was
an increased attendance on the third
night of the bench show of the Stockton
Kennel Club, the main attraction being
the coursing match, in which fourteen
grevhounds contested. Farran's Gypsy
Queen won the first prize, K Fishers
Blue the second, and the third was
divided between Rather and Skipper,
owned by Fitzgerald. The course was 100
yards in length, and the dummy hare was
mounted on runners and attached by a
string to an inverted bicycle as motive
power.
The following additional awards were
made this afternoon:
Mastfs-Best, NJ. D. Garretts Bess: best pup
IN Sen Joaquin County and best entered by
lady' Louis Dohrmann's Chauncey.
81. bernards-Best rough coated dog A. NJ
leYlor ho1le Savage Taylor; best rough
coated bitch, Humboldt Kennels Florence:
pest oltca, same; best in San Joaquin County,
August Muenter's Queen of San Joaquin; best {
nnup, Joseph MulPs Oscar II; best in show,
Thomas Brownies Champion Grand Master
bioodhounds-Best, Mt Shasta kennels
Buckshot ii.
Great Danes-Best in San Joaquin County,
Mrs. Van Rennesselaer Hopkins Jack; best,
Mrs. Alfred Roucoyieri's Juan.
Newiound.ands-Best c. V. Saiix's Carlo
Greyhounde-Best, h. L. Portals Laurel
Wood u; best in San Joaquin County, w.
Deegan's Stella d.
PonterS-Best, J. Z. Keifers Baldy; best
bitch, W. E Chute's Patti Crox teth; best
puppy, X L. Owens Glenbeigh III.
Fox hounds-Best, w. l. Prather's Snort
English setters-Best, II. T. Payne's Queen of
Counts; best In San Joaquin County, Dan
Lorigan's sprad; best bitch in county, W. I.
Keys Queen Bee.
Irish setters-Best, Ethel g.. Creigh's Queen
of Kildare.
Gordon setters-J. W. and H. W. o'Rea's
Dickie.
Spaniels of all kinds-Best dog, Echo
Cocker Kennels Bronta; best black, same;
best other than black, John Doak's Royai
Dandy; best Cocker pup. c. Leonaed's Meg
giles; best novice, r. P. Lanes Jack L; best
any color, John Doak's Royal Dandy.
Fox tcrriers-Best, J. B. Martins Golden
Flash; best entered by lady. Mrs Z. NJ. Smp-
sons Golden Restless; best pup in county,
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10
TIBURON'S WEAK DRA WBRIDGE
Corinthian Yacht tluo 1ppeais to the
Marin County Ssperrtsors.

Corinthian Yacht Gluo Appeats to the
Marin County SWperrtsors.
TIBURON, CAL, April 9.-Among the
petitions presented to the Board of Super
visors of Marin County to-day was one
from the Corinthian Yacht Club. having
its headquarters at this place. The petit
tion, which was presented over the sigma
ture of E. B. Lathrop as secretary, calls
attention to the fact that the drawbridge
spanning the entrance to the lagoon at
Tiburon is badly out of repair, and in a
dangerously weak condition. The board
of directors of the yacht club states in the
petition that it will not be responsible for
any accident resulting from such a condl-
ton, and will hold the county of Marin
liab BILE for damages.
The Supervisors to-day appointed George
E. Ring one of the board to take action in
the matter. and the bridge will probably
be strengthened.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10
Tacoma's Big Shingle Miil.

TACOMA, WASH, April 9.-The Sather
Banking Company OF San Francisco has
leased the Pacific Mill property here to
Metcalf & Wade, local shingle dealers,
who are adding machinery that will make
it the largest .hingle mill in the world.
Beginning May 1, 1t will turn out 600, 600
shingles per day, to be shipped TO the
Eastern market.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10

Ffni0an Yet ln Aariu's Jai.,

SAN RAFAEL, CAL, April O. Yet
another day has passed and Colo mel Peter
A. Finigan, the millionaire mine. owner,
has not paid to his wife the $3.50 ordered
by Judge Angelotti, and is still occupy
ing a cell in the County Jail in the base
ment of Marin's Courthouse. The colonel
HIS visitors and is making the best OF a
bad bargain. He refuses to pay the money
and reiterates that he never will.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10

covered. The drivers will be armed with
shotguns and will shoot the rabbits. and
those that are not killed will be driven
into a corral ana there dispatched. In
the afternoon there will be match blue
rock shoot at the range near Pollasky
depot between teams from the Merced
and Fresno gun clubs. At the bicycle
race track the coursing matches ill take
place in the afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10
suaa.r D,ath at sacra,e.,o.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, April 9.-John
Dawson, an o!d-time resident of Sacra-
mento and painter by trade, dropped
dead a: Fifteenth and Q streets to-day.
Years ago Dawson was respecta BILE
property-owner, but at the death of his
wife he seemingly lost all ambition, be.
came dissipated ana went down the social
scale with a rush. Or late he had re peat
edIy figured in the police courts.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10
Petalmmo,s Progr...s.e Women.

PETALUMA, CAL, April 0. = The
Ladies improvement Club is still doing
effective work. and has been further en-.
couraged in The undertaking of the mark
improvements by the donation from Mrs
Burdell of fifty handsome palms. An
other theatrical entertainment is being
diligently rehearsed, from which the
ladies hope to realize a handsome sum.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10
Tacomams accused of Fraud.

TACOMA, WASH, April 9.-F. A. Elder
and Samuel B. Elder real estate men of
thi. city, who live in the suburbs, in
School District SO, where they compose
two-thlrds OF the school directorate, were
arrested. to-day on charge Of receiving
and concealing certain bias for the erec-
ton of the district schoolhouse and then
doing the work themselves at an exorbi-
tant charge, approving their bills and