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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-18
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Police Sergeant William A. Shields,
aged 30 years, died Of pneumonia on
Monday at the residence OF his mother,
Mrs. Sarah Shields. No. 932 West Second
street. The sergeant had been confined
to the house for mnre than two weoks,
although he had been feeling badly be-
foro that. He was conscious until
short time before his death.
He was son of the late Hugh
Shields. who for many years was a
teamster for the Harlan IL Holliugs-
worth 20. Sergeant Shields married
Maggie Duffy and sho and three chill
drcn survive him. Dennis. John and
Hugh Shields are brothers of tine de-
ceasod.
In early life Shields worked at the
Harlan & Hollingsworth Go. g and the
Pusey ~ Jones Co. IS works. After,
wards he was in the saloon business at
No. lt9 Jackson street for time be-
fore he W. g appointed sergeant on the
police force about rhre years ago. lie
was the youngest sergeant en- the force
and had ma 10 an excellent record. He
WAS membo. of the Weocacoe Fire
Co., in which he had filled number
OF Offices, and h ' had peon an especially
active fireman. He was interested in
the politics of the Tenth ward in
which he lived. lie was a member of
the Catholic Benev Vent Legion.
Mrs. Bridget Toy, mother of Henry
Toy, advertising agent of the Penn.
sylvania railroad and stepniother of
Thomas Toy of Henri Clay, died at
her home 90 the Kenne't turnpike at
an early hour Monday moi ming OF pneu-
monia, superinduced by grip. The. de-
ceased was we'll known n this city.
She was in her G9th year.
Joseph Hendel, aged 81 wars. Of
Lancaster avenue and FrapgliL street,
died suddenly at his home at 10 'c!ock
Monday, of pneumonia. He leaves a wife
and seven daughters lie has been
saloon. keeper in this city for several
years.
Mrs. Mary Il. Hyatt, widow of Ben
jamin M. Hyatt, died Sunday night at
the residence OF her daughter, Mrs
Mary j. White, No. 1917 West Seyent..
street. She was in her S7th year. She
was sister of the late Abort Thatcher.
Henry Cooper of Concord and Davis
s. Morgan Of Odessa have been granted
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-18

The contract for building n one-story
store and bakehouse at No. FOG Tatnall
street for w. Ii. Deverell has been
awarded to A. Eckman for 81, $50.
The other bids ran as high as 81, $50.
The othor bidders were ". II. Foulk
& Son, Calvin ]. Swayne, A. S. Reed
& Bro. Co., Benjamin Shakespeare,
Alfred Downward and Samuel L. Tar
button. Plans for the building wore
drawn by Edwin Clayton Jetferis.
Work will shortly begin.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-18

Charles p. Davis of No. S19 Wright
street, an employe of the Har an e.
Hollingsworth Co., who has been ill
for several days, died at his home on
Friday afternoon of pneumonia, super.
induced by the grip. Mrs. Maggie
Davis, mother of the deceased. died at
bar home Monday of the same disease.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-18
The Rev. ). e. smith at Grace.

The preacher at Grace NJ. L. Church
on Sunday was tho Rev. j. Il. smith,
now pastor of Mt. Vernon Church,
Baltimore. Mr.. Smith was born ID
Queen Anne county, Md. He learned
the trade of carpenter at the Harlan
& Hollingsworth works in this city.
he studied for the ministry
and has been for years a poworful and
successful preacher Some years ago
he was pastor OF Grace Church.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-18

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. Is. Thomas d.
Williams, for the last IS years chief
operator of the Western Union Tele-
graph Co. in Pittsburg, died this
morning of pneumonia. Mr.. Williams
had been connected with the Western
Union for more than 80 years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-18
To celebrate ,ynshinctor.,a nlrthaay.

University Day will be celebrated on
Washington's Birthday by the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania with meet.
ing at the Academy of NJ Music, PhiladeI-
phia. The Governors of Pennsylvania,
New Jersey and Delaware are expected
10 be present. The annual oration will
be delivered by ex-Judge NJ. Russell
Thnver
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-18
cant. oray seriously Injured.

Chestertown, Nd, Feb. 15. During
quarrel about boys trespaasing on his
promises Capt. Richard Gray OF Me-
Chimes was attacked by James and
John Lloyd and men named Blackistun
and Benson. and was seriously shot and
had an eye stamped out and an arm
hrnlsan
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-18

The Rev. e. W. Powell of Buffalo,
n. y, was Monday night called to the
pastnrate Of Calvary Baptist Church
at special meeting of the congregation
hold in the church parlors last evening.
Mr.. Powell ia graduate OF Rochester
University and will graduate from
Crozier Seminary in June. He will
preach 90 Sundays until be graduates,
after which he will assume full charge
of the church.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-18

Joseph Jonkins Of this city has
secured the contract for the plumbing
and steam fitting work on tile United
States gunbogt Princeton, now in
course OF construction at Dialogues
shipyard, Cam!en, N. j. Mr.. Jenkins
hos 20 mon at work on the contract.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-18

The appointment of James A. Oliver,
Jr., as letter carrier to succeed Joseph
Duffy. deceased, has been contirmen.
Mir. Oliver has, been connected with
the postoi1ice for several years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-18

Tho ferryboat Buffalo, now in course
OF construction at the shipyard of the
Harlan N lIollingaworth Co.. for the
West Shore Ferry. Co., will be launched
on Saturday, February goth.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-18

In municipal court, Monday morning,
Edward Dougherty, charged with the
larceny OF IA wrench from Edward Max
well, was held 10 5000 bail for his ap-
pearance at the upper court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-18

John Handy, aged 30 years, died on
Saturday OF pneumonia ut his resi-
dence, No. 1909 Scott street. His wife
survives him. He waS paper fnishar-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-18
wedding Announcement.

Announcement has been made of the
engagement of tranciS 4. Hyde of
Philadelphia, formerly of New Castle,
and Miss Mary e. Sheehan of New
Carbon, Pa.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-18

The cigar store of Hugo Bourbon, ut
the southwest corner of Second and
Shipley streets. was closed Monday by
Sheriff Finn.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-18
50 WILMINGTON, DELAWARE, THURSDAY,

may, however, be increased to 81, 600, 600.
The principal Office of the company is
to be in Wilmington.
Protests against the passage of the
bill abolishing the Saturday half holi-
day IN Wilmington banking institu-
tions have been received by Representa-.
tive Cheairs, who will present them to
the committee having the bill under
consideration. There is strong foel-
ing against the measure ia Wilmington.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-18

Henry Cooper of Concord and Davis
s. Morgan Of Odessa have been granted
original pensiuns.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-06-16
JULY 18th,
The Youngsters Will Pluck Few
Feathers on July 4th.
The Eagle VIII Scream at Sandy
Point.
Point.

Arrangements are aboubt complet-
ed for monster celebration of hide
pendence day at Sandy Point in which
the rising generation will shine.
Money has been subscribed almost
enough to make the affair one of the
largest ever seen in Ely. Teams have
been donated TO run between the
Point and the city to convey the
little ones forth and back. The cele-
bration viii be strictly A children s
affair and the kids will have the day
all to themselves. Games will be
played and sports INDUCED in for
prizes. Lunch and delicacies will be
served, in all probability free of
charge and altogether the youngsters
will be made rs comfortable as pos
sible. Both the City and Temperance
bands will be in attendance. A meet
ing will be called within a few days
TO formulate plans and programme.
All who feel interested should come
TO the meeting
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-06-16
Arti6cialD Diamonds.

1t is announced that a Washington
scientist purposes going to Niagara
Falls with carbon, and will make dia-
monds by subjecting the carbon to a
powerful current from the falls. At
the same time, even if he succeeds,
they will be artificial diamonds, not
natural. Now, there is nothing
artificial about the popularity of the
Saint Paul s. Duluth railroad-it is
fiawless, natural The Duluth Short
Line. as this route is known, is the
favorite route to and between st.
Paul. Minneapolis, Duluth, West SD
perior, Saltwater. Taylor's Falls and
other points, and holds its popularity
by virtue of its modern equipment,
fast trains at convenient hours, beau
tiful district, smooth roadbed. good
service. and a thousand and other
things designed to win the public.
Always take the Duluth Short Line
and go with the people. Ticket
agents will always gladly furnish
maps, information, ETC., or they may
be obtained by writing to G. E. Stone,
general passenger agent, st. Paul.
MINI.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-06-16
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
of tile
CITY COUNCIL.
ELY, MINI, June 18th. 1897.

ELY, MINI, June 18th. 1897.
Regular meeting city council called
to order at s:l5 by Mayor McMahan
in the chair.
Roll call. Present, Aldermen Chinn,
Glode. Knuteson and West. Absent,
Aldermen Eisenach and Wakefield.
Moved by Chinn, supported by
Knuteson that minutes Of previous
meeting be adopted as read. Carried,
ayes 4, nays0.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-06-16

Mr.. and Mrs. D. Fl. Bacon left
Tuesday morning for trip to Ish-
peming.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-06-16
TOWER.
by Oar Correspondence

SATURDAY.. a man named Geekie was
brought to the city from the stopping
place at Rice river Geekie was
building a new shanty by himself and
in rolling up one of the logs he was
caught under log and remained in
that position for four days, without
food or drink. When help arrived he
was in a bad condition and at first it
was thought he would not recover but
at present he is doing fairly well and
his recovery is looked for.
The Vermilion Gun club held its
fifth medal shoot on Sunday after
neon. The shoot for the A class
medal resulted in tie of II birds
each for Ryan and Cundy. In the tie
shoot Cundy won. Taylor won the
B class medal on score of l9.
The first and second mines crossed
bats on Sunday afternoon at the ball
park, the seniors winning by a score
of "a to 1. Batteries. Krelwitz and
Lackey, Hickey and Odgers.
w. H. Frazee came up from the
Fayal Saturday evening to move his
family to that place. The loss to
Soudan society will be EYeleth's gain.
Sam Kitto returned on Sunday
from his trip to the gold country. He
is very much pleased and thinks too
much cannot be said of the gold
fields.
j. Wilson, of Duluth. occupied the
pulpit both morning and evening at
ST. James church.
Prof Tormey, of the Tower schools,
was called to his home in Wisconsin
by telegram Monday afternoon. DR..
Fred Barrett has charge of his school
while absent.
John Mitchell came down from Ely
on Tuesday. returning the next day
with his family at which place they
will make their future home.
Mrs. Alice Hartman, of st. Paul,
was in the city Friday, in the inter
ests of the Northwest Magazine.
Robinsyn and Williams, the livery
men have received the contract for
carrying the Rainy lake mail, their
bid being $4,000 below the present
contractors, Baker and Wheeler.
A party of ladies were entertained
to afternoon tea on Saturday at the
home of Mrs. W. g. Bonham.
Nels Coffman, the genial surveyor
of the d. & l r. was in the city on
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Laughlin, OF
| Virginia. are at the Vermllion for a
few days. Mr.. Laughlin is the head
surveyor of the new county road.
| a meeting was called for those in
terested in the Fourth of July cele-
bration last Friday evening and
Judge Owens was elected chairman
| Messrs. J. d. Murphy and Neil Nc
Innis were appointed for Tower and
lie. J. Towman and D. Owen fol
Soudan to Iaise funds for the celebra-
1 ton. At this writing about $3.50
have been collected, to make The
eaple scream.
/ Chas. Williams and J. A. McLarer
came down from their homesteads in
66-I7, on Friday and left for few
days visit with friends at Chippewa
Fall.
/ Mrs. Chas. Jessmore, of Eveleth. i;
in the city visiting, guest of Mr.. anC
Mrs. Max Shapiro. Chas. yessmort
has charge of the work on the Crane
lake portage road.
Mr. and Mrs. D. II. Bacon left
Tuesday morning for trip to Ish
peming.
Instant ice cream freezers at Glea
sons, prices to suit the times.
i Paint and varnisb brushes of al
kinds AFT Glaason'S
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-06-16

The work on the bicesle track is
progressing as rapidly rs the weather
will permit. Rich. Whiteside has a
force of men and several teams WORK
ing on the track and no. doubt by
July 4th, it will be completed enough
to permit racing. The bicycle track
will greatly improve the ball ground
as in the cleaning up work incident
to the building, the stumps, rock,
ETC., were removed and the park now
presents neat appearance.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-06-16

Saturday and Sunday the Superior
ball club will be here and play two
games with the Ely boys. The SUI
periors are good players it is said and
good game will result, The games
Saturday and Sunday should help out
the management Of the lily grounds
to some extent as the attendance
promises to be good Coed music will
be ia attendance.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-06-16

assistant pound master. Carried,
ayes 6, nays o.
Moved by Eisenach. supported by
West that council adjourn. Carried,
ayes 6, nays 0.
PETER SCHAEFER,
City Clerk.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-06-16
Attest:
CCHAEF Elk,
CITY Clerk.

The ball game Sunday between the
Willows and the first nine was won
by the latter on a score of % to 4.
The boys played good ball and the
exhibition was enjoyed by all present.
The City band was in attendance and
furnished excellent music.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-06-16

Fishing tackle and rods of all kinda
at Gleason's.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-06-16

Instant ice cream freezers at Glea-
sons, prices to suit the times.
Paint and varnisb brushes of al
kinds at Gleason's.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-06-16

The following bills and accounts
against the city were presented and
on melton Of Glode, supported by
Chinn the same were allowed and the
clerk Instructed to draw orders for
the same. Carried, ayes 4. nays 0.
Abraham AbrahamsOn. one
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-10-11

"A well-known brilliant entertainer,
who has just returned from five
years tour in South Pacific seas, has
many amusing tales to tell, among
which is the following.
81 was ordering my advertisement
in Melbourne daily newspaper Office
one day" said the narrator, when g
tall, lanlzy countryman walked in and
said he wanted an In memoriam' no.
tice in the obituary column Of the
paper.
My ole guvnor died year ago,
he explained, and | should like bit
O paetry in the paper about him.
. All right, answered the clerk
have you brought it with you?'
'''No, said the rustic; cant you fix
me up Bit?
g Certainly replied the clerk Our
charge for in me1.oriam'' notices is
six shillings an fhch.'
"A look Of intense amazement passed
over the countryman's face
g Good gracious!' he cried, as he
made for the door, can't stand that.
My guvnor was six feet high!' Mel
bourne Argus.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-10-11

hyar an tallzin' ter my B'linda bout
Resin her fer false pertenses an a
keowr'
When Moses returned he found Aunt
Belinda seated in q chair, laughing un-
til the tears ran down her cheeks.
''He make me craek my sides!" she
exclaimed, 81 jes say ter him: 'Git!' an
he morc'n got!'
Moses sat down on the grass, wiping
his face with the corner of q torn shirt
sleeve.
'sWas all dat de true fac" he said,
''wot you done say bout buyin' dat
keow an her bein' yer keow all de
time?"
'sTrue as Gospel said she, II kin
show yer de 'ceipt wet made de driver
guy me fore paid him. Wouldn' trus'
no stranger like him wot might come
back hyar sayin' he done los keow in
Perkins ole fields.
Den, B'linda, said Moses, / reckons
Use no sin man, eos eff done guy
back de l1eow wot stole to dc pusson
wot stole her from, den Use all right. !"
go long, you Moses" cried she, Il
hain't got no time ter talk sich fooltalk
wild yer. Use got ter iron Capt. Camps
shirts an tuck EN- down ter him, an
you go git me some good light wood fer
ter he't de irons wild, and when you
done dat I'll guy yer ten cents ter pay
pore Uncle Pete fer de hire Of dat cob t
wot you comes hyar wild ter pay ten
tons ter me wild view ter matermony.
| knows you hain't got no money ter
pay him wild, an eff we's ter be married
Yves got ter start squar.
TIE. END.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-10-11

o. the Town OF ag7 r.
hereby dctel t. ti
ele WaWo lfHr1sh
j. Trun which III
the oNu(l Jerks oft#c-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-10-11
RESOLUTION no. /.

RESOLVED sapel the Town Of o4h r.
Clerk be he hereby dncte t. spd u# th
minutes OF this meeting the IroDoo1 70 opera fe Nero an 'S
light submitted by T. J. Thrun which proposition o. fl
II the Town Clerks ofuG-
pnopos1rloS orr j.
owN EAGLE VI
COUNTY, WIS.,
G1smrnry- Having badx varied experience IN the business
operating protection and tea
practical submit the following proposition for the
q the electors .
agree operate Water Works system oprui
the Village OF Eagle River according to the miles aud regulations which a
board OF Of
the period Of fifteen further furnish all fuel make
necessary repairs buildings and machinery, and az labor
zen operate sal machinery.
The ailtovn consideration Of The foregoing are % apr
annually the Dollars pay
person corporation waiting monthly
the Of each
every during said period OF Fifteen
Of Supervisors full said
shall have the right extend the Water Mains keep le
ydant haverit to ene water private
and the te1om shall belong to te towns and T.
shall futler the water eXtln9HShhg @ DIT 50
shall at its purchase machinery whenever he
4h For
to operate. places the Village OF Eagle River
supervisors anff
hundred candle 10 uer each and to operate The same
by Ties O Fifteen
lights said board Of
shall during said period Of Fifteen Years permit neto erect and nan
niing House.
electric Lightning Plant and to connect The lightning machinery used tier
pumping machinery operating system Water No
and MAINTAIN during said eioa Of Fifteen 4
Electric Poles or Village rage 3
tle furnishing lights private
corporations at uniform
excepting
to be privileges aforesaid
this proposition with the OF the electors
doI will embracing tmfe
ng provisions furnishing the Twelve
Lights, on or before the Both day Of October 1897
Mnocqua, Wis., July, - 1897
Respectfully Submitted
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-16
The Toad in the Cellar.

Though was born and raised in
Massachusetts, where some of the peo.
pie are much bent in their ways, and
now and then triae superstitiouss,
especially the women folks, remarked
a resident Of Falls Church, Va, to a
Star reporter, II was never believer
II such nonsense until I became q
resident Of Virginia. am not be-
lever in it now, although it does not
seem to do any harm. I moved into
new house couple Of years ago, and
somehow things seemed to 60 wrong
constantly, First it was one thing,
and then it was another. I mentioned
the matter to an old eolored auntie,
who did our laundry work, and she
told me that it was because there was
20 toad frog in the cellar, ':She said it
was good luck for a new house, to have
a. toad in the cellar, and that many
builders always left a frog in the cell
lar when they finished house. As it
was such simple matter to set things
risht,1I caught toad and put it in the
cellar, and, strangely enough, things
began running all right Immediately.
Since then my cellar has never been
without a toad frog, and to that ex:
tent | am superstitious. Washing
ton Star.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-16
A Great Fire-Flghter.

The New Yorkerma9e earliest
appearance as fire fighter at the burn,
ing of the Sound steamer Getty OF
Richmond" at her pier, foot 81 Peck
Slip, on. March 7, 1891.
She was called from her berth at the
Battery'and, sailing up the East River,
Opened fire. on the burning boat with
q monitor nozzle while still in mid.
stream. The stream struck the boat
with terrific force, knocking the wood.
work in every direction and breaking
off strong uprights and supports as il
they had been pipestems. There were
several land companies working on the
boat at the time, both engine and hook
and ladder, and they dropped their
hose and tools and fed in dismay at
the Beginning IF this liquid lombard.
ment, fearing for their lives.
The Chief in command at the fire
rushed to the end Of the pier and SID
nailed to the New Yorker to shut of.
the stream that was creating such a
panic. For moment the order was
misunderstood, and, thinking the
stream was wanted in another posi-
ton, it waszshifted. In doing 50 il
hitsthe end Of The pier and almos,
lifted The roof of the wharf building al
the end. Finally it was understood
on board the New Yorker that the bic
stream was NOT wanted, six smaller
lines were substituted by her crew,
and theses greatly assisted the lend
forces in gettingsthe fire under con.
trol.-St. Nicholas.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-10-16
JAPANESE ENTERPRISE.
Money Appropriated to Teach Americana
~ How to Make Tea.

Money Appropriated to Teach Americans
n, How to Make Tea.
Several months ago the Japanese Taa
Guild sent to this country a special
commission to investigate the condition
of the Japanese tea trade in the United
States and Canada, and to cooperate
with Its American representatives in
giving publicity to the merits of Jap.
anese teas and the best method of pre-.
pairing Thorn.
Tea bazaars are to be opened in
many of the principal cities in the
United States and Canada, where la
dies can enjoy cup Of fine Japanese
tea made by experts, and at the same
time receive instructions which will en-.
able them to make it equally we'll at
home. More than half the tea con-
tumed in the United States and Cana.
do is of Japanese. growth, yet most
Americans apparently do not under
stand how to prepare it 80 as to de-
velop its delicious qualities. The Jap.
enese Government has appropriated a
large fund to aid in prosecuting this
educational work. The Japanese Tea
Guild has issued this official recipe for
making, Japanese tea:
First.-Use small, dry and thor.
oughly clean porcelain teapot.
Second.-Put in one teaspoonful of
tea-leaves for each cup Of tea desired.
Third.-When using Japanese teas,
pour on the required quantity of fresh
boiled water, and let stand with closed
lid from two to three minutes. Never
boil the leaves. In order to retain the
natural favor, Japanese tea leaves
should be kept in tight can or jar, free
from moisture.
Note. To thoroughly enjoy the nat.
ural, delicate and sweet flavor, neither
sugar nor cream should be used.