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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

A snail's tongue is really one OF the
most wonderful things in nature, and
il larger animals were endowed with
as destructive an apparatus in the way
Of tongue, in comparison to their size,
it would be dreadful thing. A snail's
tongue is literally a saw, and band
saw at that. 1t is long and covered over
the entire surface with teeth SO minute
that 30, 600 of them have been counted
on a tongue. The tongue is kept coiled
up and only about a sixth of the length
used at time. When the teeth on this
section become dull another section ia
uncoied and used This is kept up
until the entire tongue has been used,
when it is coiled up again and fresh
start made, for the teeth on the unused
part have in the meantime grown to be
as sharp as ever. The roof of the mouth
is as hard as bone and any substance
thar is to be cat is drawn between the
tongue and this hard roof and literally
sawed or rasped of. A man with a
knife could hardly trim off leaf and
leave a cleaner or straighter edge tnau
the snail leaves and there is nothing
of the proverbial slowness of the snail
in it's work. Chicago News.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

Easton. Md. Aug. a7.-Ghequier &
May. architects Of Baltimore, have
completed plans for parish house for
Christ Church. Eaaton. This building,
which will adioin the church and he
connected with the vestry by an arch
way and wrought iron gateway, will he
constructed OF Port Deposit granite.
1t will be of two stories and will have
u steep- pitched roof. The interior of
the main auditorium will be finished
in natural wood, with an open ceiling
of yellow pine. The roof will be COW
cred with slate. The main flour will
contain the Sunday. school room, 2sS33
feet and 90 feet high. Beneath will be
a class room l4xl7 feet, guild-room
10x14 feet and kitchen.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

Media, Pa, Aug. &C. The drowned
body Of an unknown, well.dressed
woman was found IN Chester Creek, at
Markham station. on the Central
Division railroad, this afternoon. She
was about 40 years OF age, and it is
thought, being a stranger to the locality.
wandered over the treatle work and fell
through. The body was found face
downward, and it is presumed that the
woman was stunned by the fall and
was unable to get out, us the water was
shallow at that point.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02
Mayors AND ooUNCILMEx.
wilmington City Officials Invited to Attend
the Columbus Convention.


the Columbus Convention.
Mayor McLear and members of City
Council have received invitations to
attend the national convention of mayors
and councilmen, which will be held at
Columbus. o., Oh September 2Sth, 29th
aud 30tb, and October lst. Whining
ton has been specially honored, as Presi
dent of Council @. M.dLeitch has been
made a member of the general com
mittse, and this city should be well rep.
resented at the convention.
The objects of the convention are the
formation OF a national organization of
the chief executives and members of
councils Of cities of the United States |;
the hearing Of addresses on important
municipal topics by distinguished
speakers; the general discussion OF all
questions pertaining to the administra-
ton offall branches of municipal work
by mayors and councilmen from all
parts of the country, and the inter
change OF ideas and knowledge ON
municipal problems. such as will result
from experienced city officials coming
in contact with each other.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

Samuel Murpney died Friday evening
at his residence, No. COG West street,
aged II years, after protraoted illness.
Deceased was one of the best-known
men in Wilmington. He was native
of this county and learned the cabinet
making and undertaking business in
John Ferris establishment. After Mr..
Ferris retired he assumed the manage
ment of the business, which he con
ducted for 90 years. During that period
he also built many houses. Later he
was engaged in the furniture business
at No. 300 Shipley street. He was a
charter member of Hope Lodge ]. D.
o. F., and also member of Lafayette
Lodge. A. +. A. NJ. Two sons, George
II. aud Samuel Murphey, Jr., survive
him. The funeral place Tuesday after
noon,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

Loose clothes and downy cushions
bring only negative sort of comfort 10
the woman who is suffering with some
disease or arrangement OF the organs
distinctly feminine. Some clothes and
some positions make the pain and dis
comfort seem less. Perhaps the
nerves are most affected and this in
turn disturbs the digestion. Nothing
will ever completely relieve but radi-
cal cure Tbs start of so-called
"femals complaints" may ts very
slight thing indeed. 1t may be that
in til. beginning some small hygienic
measures would stop the trouble. Cor
tainiy ut this time, little bit OF the
right medicine would stop it. When
the trouble becomes worse, it is harder
to cure, but still it can be cured. DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription will
positively cure any trouble of this
character. 1t may be absolutely relied
uron. 1t affords lasting relief to a
woman whose natural modesty has Kept
her from consulting physician.
Send 81 cents In one cent stamps to
Worlds Dispensary Medical Associa-
tion, Buffalo, N. Y, and recniye DR..
Pierce's 1908 page Common Sense
Medical Adviser" profusely Illus
| trated,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

The new steamer Algibe No. l, in
tended for use IN Cuban waters, was
Friday successfully transferred to the
deck of the British steamship Buck
ingham at Cramps shipyard by the
floating derrick Atlas The Bucking-
ham sailed this morning for Havana
with the craft on board, and it will be
lowered into Havana Bay on her arrival
there by the government shears at
that port. She also takes out /, 400
tons of hituminous coal for Havana aud
., 4o4 tons OF the same quality of coal
for Matanzas.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

A gasoline stove at the residence Of
Frank Meredith. No. l0i North Third
street, New Castle, exploded shortly
after 10 o'clock Friday morning The
burning fluid set fire to the carpet and
a clothes rack filled with freshly ironed
clothes and "a portion of the wood work
OF the kitchen. A bucket brigade was
quickly formed and word was sent to
the Lenape fire engine house and the
engine and hose carriage, but a plug
stream put out the fire. The damage
waa Ahnnt S9l
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

The weddiOg of Miss Jennie Patton,
formerly OF this city, to Thomas Gar
risy, took place Tuesday week at st. Au.
gustine's Church, Philadelphia. The
bride was attended by Miss Honora
Keaghan. Miss Nellie Patton, Miss
Mary Cannon of this city. and Miss
Jennie Mnnahan OF Philadelphia. The
groomsmen were John Patton, Charles
Truitt, Edward Cannon and p. g. Dew.
lin of this city. A reception was held
at the home OF the brides sister, Mrs
George ii. jackson, Jr., No. 600 But
tungood street, Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

Avondale, Aug. 27.-William Lemon
and Isaiah Jeans of Toughkenamon,
made very narrow escape from being
killed by their team being run into by
the express on the PUmeroy IL Newark
railroad at grads crossing near mere.
The men were in dearborn, and did
not notice the approaching train until
it crashed into them. The wagon was
cut loose from the horses and knocked
into pieces down an emhankment. The
men were severely bruised. The horses
were not injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

Ashland, Aug. 81. William Long, a
wealthy farmer Of Numeda, near hers,
was shot last night by man whom he
had detected trying to break into his
barn. While Long, who had been at
tracted by the cackling Of his chickens,
was approaching the barn, a man utepped
from behind a tree and shot at him.
the bullet striking him in the forehead
and passing out at The top of his head
The man made his escape and there is
no clue TO his identity. Long is seri-
ously hurt, but will recover.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

The steam yacht Iliawatha. built
and owned by John NJ. Rogers, made
It's initial run on the Delaware River
on Friday ana showed remarkable
sueed. MIR. Rogers and a party of
friends were on board and we're de-
lighted with the trip. There was a lit
tie brush between Mr.. Rogers yacht
and the ons owned by William Beaden-
kopf. The Hiawatha is "a feet long, 3
feet inches beam and draws 26 inches
f,f water
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02
snra.l n. ,nn Mn.nrmnn.

Herman Riraerta, while riding hi
cycle on Market street near Twenty first
Friday evening. struck stone and was
thrown directly in front of u Rivervisw
car. The motorman saw him aud
stopned the car almost instantly.
Rickerts soon recovered and proceeded
ON his way. He was not much hurt
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

A team belonging to Philip Plunkett
became unmanageabe on Front street
Friday morning and ran into an awning
post at Front and Madison streets,
wreckIng the wagon. 1t afterward ran
against Dr. Tomlinson's carriage and
bent the front axle, The driver, Patrick
Keleher, was thrown out and received
bruises about the head.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

At the Court House Thursday after
noon Sheriff Finn sold the property,
No 304 Market street, TO Hotferker ~
Hofiecker, attorneys. for $500. At the
same time property on Fourteenth
street near Railroad avenue, consisting
Of two.atory brick house and lot
40x70 feet was sold to j. l.. Carpenter,
Dr., for 81, 600.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02
4 lroMaNiS PRAYER.


0 Lord, who knowest every need of mine.
Help ME to bear each cross, and not repine;
Grant me fresh courage every day,
Help me to do my work Away
Without complaint
o Lord. Thou knowest well how dark the
way,
Guide Thou my footsteps, test they stray;
Give me fresh faith for every hour,
Lest / should ever doubt Thy power,
Aud make complaint
Give me heart, o Lord, strong to endure.
Help me to keep it simple. pure;
Make me unseIfish, helpful, true
In every act. whate'er do,
And keep content!
Help me TO do my woman's share.
Make me courageous. strong to bear
Sunshine or shadow in my life:
Sustain me in the daily strife
To keep content
Ladies' Home Journal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02
MAD TO POSTPONE the TEDDiNe.


HoIgate, o., Aug. 27.-Fifteen armed
tramps captured the farm house Of
John p. williams last evening.
Miss Williams and Frank Collins we're
to have been married. The tramps
drove the family and guests out,
devoured the bridal supper and ran
sacked the house. All the valuables
we're taken. even the coat of Mr.. Will
liams that contained the marriage
license,
The Wedding was postponed, and the
guests formed posse TOR pursuit. No
arrests have yet heen made.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

II is folly 10 build upon poor foundation, eithcr
in architecture or In health. \ foundation Of
sand Is insecure. and TO deaden symptoms by
narcotics or nerve compounds is equally danger
GUS and deceptive. inc true way TO build up
health is to make your blood pure, rich and
nourishing by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla IF
Hoods Pills act easily and promptly on the
liver and bowels. Cure sick headache.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

81 can save you i've thousand dollars
Mr.. Moneybags.
How sop
''Well, then, say you will give your
daughter fifty Thousand dollars as a
marriage portion.
"Well?"
"Well, I'll take her for forty five. !"
--Harper's Bazaar
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

Easton, Md, Aug. ". Miss Susan
Catherine Willis daughter of Albert
d. Willis, postmaster at st. Michael's,
was married thismorning to Oscar Will
liams Of Hampton. Va. The wedding
tool; place at Christ Church, st.
Michael's, the Rev, Ogle Wariieid Of
iiciatinr,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

Autumn visiting costumes this season
are particularly smart and effective.
Our illustration shows gown from
Harper's Bazaar, made OF gray crepe de
Chine, trimmed deliberately with entire
deux OF white lace, edged with narrow
white satin ribbon. The waist has
rul1les and jabot of mousseline de sole
with satin edge, while the yoke has
bands of gold and silver braid. A
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

She" How would you punutuate the
following: Bank Of England notes of
various values were blown along the
street by the wind?'" iio-"I think
would make dash after the notes. :"
Household Words.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

San Francisco. CAL. Aug. 81. Joe
Walcott, last night, knocked out George
Green in the 18th round of what was
to have been a 20.round go, after one OF
the fastest fights ever aeen here.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02
SINCE BABR CAME.


Since baby came
The birds all sing brighter merrier lay.
The weary, darksome shades have fled away,
And night has blossomed into perfect day
Since baby came.
Since baby came
The world is joyful and the home life sweet,
And every day with brightness is replete,
And time speeds by ON swift and ligntsome
feet
Since baby came.
Since baby came
Dark, grim-faced sorrow is replaced by
mirth
At last realize lifes precious worth,
And far-off Heaven seems very near to earth
Since baby came.
Ladies' Home Journal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

Madrid, Spain Aug. %. The govern
ment is arranging fresh credit with
the view OF strengthening the navy.
The navigation tax will be the security
for the loan.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02
A VISITING COSTUME FROM HARpnR's Bazaar
Copyright, 1897, by Harper & Brothersl

charming touch OF color is given by
the belt of green velvet, with rhine
stone buckle.
The hat with this gown is from
Lewis, and is toque made OF gray
tulle and trimmed with black and
white feathers. The brim is covered
with tulle embroidered in gold, and
caught up at the side with rosotte oil
turquoise blue satin.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

Thomas U. Mum shipped life raft
six feet in length and a l4.foot steel
life boat to Sandusky, o., and one 90
foot steel life boat to Philadelphia for
the steamer Columbia Thursday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

The state detectives have been asked
TO look for horse which was stolen
from the farm of S. W. Dresher, near
Leipsic, on August Sd.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

Miss lena AntwoiIer aud John Woer.
ner, hnth of this city. were married
Thursday at Sacred Heart Church by
Father Hugo, o. S. B.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

Cowes, Isle Of Wight. Aug. 81. =
Ogden Goelet of New York is dead. He
expired on hoard his yacht, the May
flower. He had been i'll for about two
months.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

Chicago, ILL.,. Aug. 27.-The plant
Of the d. j. Fitzgerald Trunk Co., at
No. 407 Wells street, was damaged by
fire to the extent Of $3.50, 900 last night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

San Francisco, CAL, Aug. 81. The
execution of benjamin l.. Hill, set for
to day. has BEEN postponed on appeal to
tina United States supreme court. Hill
killed his wife,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02
SEEN AT A SUMNER HOTEL
The Woman Trying to Climb
the Social Ladder.
DOES NOT MIND BEING SNUBBED
Must Spend Money in Great
Quantities.

viii Reach the Height to Which She is
Climbing IL She Kills in Herself Every
Bit of womaniy Pride, Everything That
is sweet and Real and True.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-28
ASSIGNMENT YESTERDAY.
r. A. White Fails and Names j. Ell
Fleming, Esq, as Trustee.

Another spray from the advancing
wave of Mckinley prosperity dashed
over Raleigh yesterday. 1t came in
the form of small assignment, made
by Z. A. White, grocer on Fayette-
vile street.
He names J. FL. Fleming ais trustee,
and assigns to him his stock Of goods,
store furniture and fixtures, delivery
horse and wagon, notes and accounts
to sell within thirty days and pay out
the proceeds as follows:
Pay off mortgage executed to w. r..
Carter, June 20, and due January 1, bal
ance purchase money on store; pay him
self $50 for legal services; pay expenses
of selling stock of goods; allot to the
assignee $500 as homestead and then
pay pro rata all creditors who shall file
claims with clerk of court before Janu-
airy 25th; the balance is then to be d.
vided among the other creditors.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-28
A MIsER FREEZES TO DEATH.
@. G. Phelps Dies in His Hut On the
Pool Road Near Raleigh.

For fifty years or more, G. G. Phelps,
native Of Wake county has been living
on a little farm near Raleigh. Up to
fifteen years ago his mother lived with
him, and since then he has lived the
life of a recluse, Naturally he became
miser and in his hut, two room
house, he has collected almost a mu-
scum. lie was industrious and thrifty.
and was possessed, 1t has always been
Jbought, Of considerable money, but If
this be 50, no living human being knows
where it IS. He was robust and healthy,
especially so for one of his age, and the
community in which he lived was sur
pTised on Saturday last when the news
was spread about that Aiiser Pheps
was dead. Early in the morning Mrs
Buffaloe, a neighbor, went to carry the
old man some Christmas daintlcs She
knocked at the door, but there was no
response. She heard heavy breathing
inside. She called several other neigh
DolS who forced open the window aud
vent in. The old man was lying on the
door half dressed. There was no fire
md the body was cold and rigid, but
life was not entirely extinct. They
lid all possible to save him, but he was
100 far gone and died short while after
being found.
His funeral was conducted yesterday
by Rev. DIR. A. NJ. Simms. of the Baptist
Tabernacle. The following neighbors
acted as pail bearers: E. S. Gattis, ].
NJ. Henderson, w. NJ. Clarke, w. W.
Pipkin, Henry Smelling and Geo. Shell
EN-.
After the funeral search was made
for a will, but none was found. Phelps
had no near relatives, but several famiE
les in the county are distant relatives.
The house is a perfect rendezvous for all
kinds of relics and oddities. Consider
able Confederate money was found and
some rare old silver coins, Including a
dollar made on Washington's birthday.
No considerable amount of money was
found, but it is believed that he has
much money, and that at some time it
will come to light. 1t is said that when
he went to the war he took six thou
sand dollars inggold with him; carried it
on his person all through the war and
brought it back with him when the war
closed $50
He was II years old and had lived in
Wake county all his life, except the
time he WAS in the war. a
He knew but few people, and but few
knew him. His associates were limited
TO a very few nearby neighbors and
even with these he was not very com
munieatiye. Further search will be
made. by his, relatives for will or other
documents that may throw light on his
money and its Whereabouts.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-28

to keep for him. Buck gave it to Of
ficer Woodall, and now Ohio is in jail
awaiting the next term Of court.
At this point the Mayor thought he
saw man in the audience with a
cap on.
'Take that cap off out there, you
Brownie, or I'll fine you $10," shouted
the Mayor.
"Mr. Mayor" said an officer, sits a
woman that has it on"
'Oh," said his Honor in confusion, Il
thought | knew an old hat when | saw
it, but I'm not up ON this cap business y
Pres Hanna now bobbed up before
the court again; this time not in the role
of the assaulted but as the assallanr.
John Barbee was represented as the OBJ
iect of Pres fistic propensities; but Bar
bee didn't think Pres entertained any
hard feelings and was too drunk to
know what he did. Upon this represen-
tation the defendant was discharged.
James Burse went to a livery stable
and ate ND the dinner of Sam Stewart.
one of the employees there. Sam met
Inn and said: "Yas, sir: you de gelnmen
hat ent up my beef haslet."
Jim resented the imputation by pull
ing his gun and telling Sam 20 git"
Sam sgot''-and he acknowledged.
81 sorter moved off cross de street"
GLOW fast did You mover
az lest trotted along err little"
"Were you afraid of him." asked the
Mayor.
"No. sir; I won't scared, but | didn't
want him to git close ter me"
Buree denied pulling his gun, indeed
he said he had no gun at all.
"ne auly weepon | bad sir, wis a
ticker. jest put my nam in my pock-
eti fer a bluff"
'.rhe man caught bluffing loses the
pot unless thaY've changed the game
since used to play it," laughed the
Mayor. "You will have to let twelve Of
your peers say whether yol win or lose
m this little bluff."
Rprke Thomas submitted on n charge
nf assault and had to pay 1926.
W c. Hudgins was charged $3.50 for
the same article in a more aggrav lated
form.
Gill struck Sylvia Leach. hu, most
humhly anologized and Sylvin accepted
the apology in neat little speech. Be
cause of this Sol was allowed to go on
yment of the cost
Bon Perry threw snuff in a hoy's eyes
the market and had to pay So -
for it.
There wouldn't a-heen no snuff flung
# there hadn't been liquor in it." Ben
explained
A number of other cases were post
,ored until to-day. when they will be
disposed Of.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-28
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DANCE
a Brilliant German Given Last Night
by the Capital Club.

The Capital Club last night gave IFS
annual Christmas german. The CIuh
rooms were brilliantly lighted and bean
TRULY decorated for the occasion.
Among those who danced were: Miss
Andrews with Mr.. Hinsdale; Miss Tav-
Tor with Mr.. Bush; Miss Kenan with
Mr.. Shepherd; Miss Dortch, Bessie. with
Mr.. Drewry; Miss Sophie Busbee with
Mr.; A: Il. Andrews, Jr.; Miss Turner
with Mr., John Stronach; Miss Eliza Bus
bee with Mr.. Gray; Miss Isabel Bus
bee with Mr.. Busbee; Miss Snow with
Mr.. Chears; Miss Norris with Mr.
Pritchett; Miss Sallie Dortch with Mr.
richards; Miss Janet Dortch with Mr.
Miller; Miss Pace with Mr.. Dortcb.
Mrs. Slade with Mr.. Decker; Miss John
son with Mr.. Parham; Miss Cameron
with Mr.. Kis-Me Joe; Mrs. Carpenter
with Mr.. Boyden; DIR. and Mrs. Glib
son, of Stanton, Va; Mr.. and Mrs.
Cecil G. Lee, of Selma, Ala.
Chaperones.-Dr. and Mrs. Turner.
Col. and Mrs. Kenan, Mr. and Mrs. f..
II. Busbee. Mrs. Dortch and Mr.. Ed.
Lee, Miss Hoke, Miss Anne Busbee.
Miss McVea, Miss Knox, Miss Lee.
Stags-Mr. j. Andrews, Mr.. Coopor.
Mr.. King. Mr.. Robert Calling. Mr.. Nc
kee, Mr.. r. w. Baker. Mr.. Watts, Of
Charlotte, Mr. ]. Q. Irisk, Mr. TT. Nc.
Geachy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-28
THE PHANTOM BALL.

The most recherche event of the sea-
son will be the Phantom ball to be
given soon after New Years under the
auspices of the Ministering Circle OF
light fantastic" win wear white dominos
and masks. The solemn procession, of
'tspooks," each clad in white and bearing
a lighted candle, will open the ball with
a grand march and quadrille. The
marsks will be removed before the round
dancing Light refreshments will be
served to all guests. Prices of admis-
sion: Dancers, rs cents; spectators, so
cents.