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Evening journal., 1897-12-16
NEW CBSTLE NEWS NOTES.

The air seems full Of secrecy and
'pectancy in this vicinity. Buyers
N be seen going along with sundry
ndles under their arms, ard the
lung idea begins to be very respect
l in his demeanor toward his elders.
The gutter running under Fifth
ieet at the corner Of South is choked
and has caused great quantities of
I'D to be washed up on the pavement.
six-inch pipe is all that is used to
rry off the waste water, and it is not
Efficient
Industry Council, No. 25, Jr. o. U. A.
4. is considering the advisability of
Wing a series Of public entertain
hnts with the graphophone which it
Is recently purchased. The members
E also waiting to hear from the com
issioners of the Hare's Corner school,
Iorder to settle upon a date on which
raise a flag over those buildings.
Grand Reopening Clayton House
tthskeller tonight.
Evening journal., 1897-12-16
nnRRIs AS FIREMAN

James Doris is not going as a nurse
the insane department of the hos
tai at Farnhurst. Instead he sue
eds Joseph Farley as fireman at that
'stitution. Lewis Wertz, who has
.en acting extra, is the next man in
ie for promotion, and has gone on"
a regular motorman. Mr.. Farley
.ll it is said, return to his old POSI-
IN at the Knowles woolen mills.
Evening journal., 1897-12-16
CALIFORNIA
Observation-Disclosures TOUR
VIA PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.

VIA FENNO 1LNANEA fCAlllttOAlJ.
America is a great country. In va
riety and grandeur of natural scenery
it is unrivaled. It's wooded heights, its
fertile valleys, its boundless plains, its
rugged and rocky mountains, its great
lakes, its balniy slopes are the admira-
tion of all mankind. To traverse this
great country, to behold its diversities
and its wonders, is a liberal education,
a revelation to the immured metropOli-
tan citizen. The Personally Conducted
Tour to California under the direction
of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
which leaves New York on January 8,
1898, affords a most excellent opportu-
nifty to view the vast variety and
bOundless beauty of this marvellous
land. The party will travel westward
in special Pullman cars in charge of
Tourist Agent and Chaperon, stopping
en- route at Omaha, Denver, Colorado
Springs, Manitou, Garden of the Gods.
GlenwoOd Springs, and Salt Lake City.
In California visits will be made to
Monterey and the famous Hotel Del
Monte, Santa Cruz, San Jose, Los An
geles, San Diego, Riverside, San Ber-
nardinO, Redlands and Pasadena. The
party will return on the Golden Gate
Special" the finest rain shat crosses
the Continent, leaving Los Angeles
February 2, and stopping at Tucson, Ell
Paso, and st. Louis. Eighteen days will
be spent in California. Round-trip
rate, including all necessary expenses
during entire trip, $685. from all points
on the Pennsylvania Railroad System
east of Pittsburg; $3.50 from Pittsburg.
Foritinerary and fullinformation apply
to ticket agents, or address Geo. w.
Boyd Assistant General Passenger
Agent, Broad Street Station, Philadel-
phia.
Evening journal., 1897-12-16
NEW JAIL LIGHTS.

The arc lights which have been used
the eastern and western yards of
e Jail, also, in the corridors, have
ZEN removed and incandescent clus-
rs replace them. In the Jail it is said
at constant sibilation of the large
5ht was very trying on the nerves,
d the "crescendo" movements which
would perform at divers times, sorely
fected the ewes.
Evening journal., 1897-12-16
A GREAT ATTRACTION COMING.

A GREAT ATTRACTION COMING.
At the Grand Opera House Tuesday,
December %, Miss Lillian Kennedy will
appear in farce-comedy. The manage
ment Of the Opera House can feel just
ly proud in having secured one Of the
strongest attractions on the road, hav-
ing been playing in all the large cities
to immense business and receiving the
unanimous praise of the press and
clergy of the entire country. The great
farce-cOmedy, THE Deacon's Daugh-
ter" is headed by the pretty and world
known little soubrette, Miss Lillian
Kennedy, supported by an exceptional
clever company Of comedians. Not
withstanding the enormous expense Of
this strong attraction there will be no
advance in prices.
Evening journal., 1897-12-16
TINS WEEK AT ATTHEWONDERIAND

ilio w EEA Al' lf1E w WO4NDhtll4A4ND
There is a pleasing show at the Won
derland Theatre, but it is not quite as
strong as that which Manager Dock
stader gave his patrons last week.
Some Of the dancing is extremely
clever, and Miss Wright received last
night a hearty round of applause for
her grace and skill in the rope dance.
Steve Jennings, in his dance and musi-
cal specialties, made a big hit. Charles
Stanley's slack wire work was excel
lent, and he was cleverly supported by
Mae Stanley in her songs and dances.
But the best part OF the whole perform
ance was the comedy, ''Zeb and Betty, q"
played by Fred Mortimer and Miss
Jewell Darrell. "A farcical and laugh
able skit is a "Brave Coon" by no
means new, but always entertaining.
Evening journal., 1897-12-16
A LETTER For eKRts. .

The Journal correspondent is in re-
ipt of a letter from a little tot who
ants him to please let Santa Claus
ave it. It is appended:
"Dear Chriss: 1 want a doll story
COX little house little cheer nuts and
indy sum trees to put in my little
lrd little lamp riting desk new slate
ad please don't forget my little cosent
Tildard he wants a horse and sum
ocks and plese don't foreget my ant
lille. Good bye. Ella Morgan.
Evening journal., 1897-12-16
-ILLNEsS DELAY INsPECTION.

iOn account Of the illness Of Colonel
! G. Boyd, who was suddenly taken
ek while attending to his official du-
rs yesterday, the annual full dress in
|ection of Company II was not held
st night. Colonel Boyd is assistant
spector-general, and is acting for IN
ector-General Ross this year, he be-
g unable to attend to the duties him
NJ
Evening journal., 1897-12-16

Wilmington, Del, Dec. 16.-lDear
Santa Claus: / ann little girl years
Iold and / would like you to bring me
a wig and slippers and q silk dress for
my doll, a black board and a bed and
bureau for my doll and half a coach.
hope you wont think l am greedy
please don't forget my Cousin Louisa
and brother Edward and Leo.
Agnes Lynch, 1908 Lincoln ST.
Evening journal., 1897-12-16

Ludwig, Weber, A. B. Chase, on pay
ment of Sc per month, at Dearborns,
$50 and S22 Market street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-16

Wilmington, Del, Dec. 16.-Dear
Santa Claus: Please bring me a story
book and my doll dressed over a little
stove and christmas tree some cand and
nuts a big orange and a apple l am a
little girl years old. live at 404 East
Tenth street. Margerite Fennimore.
Evening journal., 1897-12-16

Call and see that Upright Piano at
SS5. Dearborn's, $40 and S22 Market
street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-16

Wilmington, Del, Dec. 16.-Dear
Old Criss: Please bring me a doll and
a doll Coach, a set of dishes, a table,
a stove and lots Of candy and nuts
don't bring Casse anything. Good by. 1
remain yet Your Friend,
Mary Brugoli, 317 Tatnall St., City.
Evening journal., 1897-12-16

Wilmington, Del. Dec. 16.-Dear
Santa Claus: / want a baby and a
babys hat and a set Of dishes and a new
dress and a story hook and a Christ
mas tree that is all. Good by. your
truly, Rosana Dougherty.
live at COZ West Second street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-16

Wilmington, Del, Dec. 16.-Dear old
Criss: Please bring me a spinning top,
a horn and story book, a mouth organ
and little iron wagon. Good by, l re-
main your friend, George Frugoli.
81 Tatnall Sts., City.
Evening journal., 1897-12-16

Wilmington, Del, Dec. 16.-Dear Old
Kriss: Please bring me a set Of furs,
a set of dishes. a blackboard and a
Piano and don't Forget Little Sister
Helen she wants a rubber doll and lead
set Of dishes that she cant break. My
love to dear Old Kriss.
Ella Hopes. Col Pine street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-16

Wilmington, Del, Dec. 16.-Dear Old
Kriss: l thought / would write to you
and let you know what / want you to
bring me- / want a patrol wagon and
horse reins and a ring 'and a suit OF
cloths and a game and some candy and
nuts. Good Bye Old Kriss From your
Little friend, Joseph S. Mamemle,
402 East Sixth st.
Evening journal., 1897-12-16

Wilmington, Del, Dec. 16.-Dear Old
KRIS / am little Girl years old and
l would like you to bring me a Doll
baby that goes to sleep and a Piano.
and black Board and Story Book and
a gold ring, and / will be a good little
girl and don't forget my little sister
Bertha From Nellie Lawler,
500 French street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-16

Wilmington, Del, Dec. 16.-Deal
Kris: Please bring me a new gir
from New Castle and also some candy
and toys. Freddy Holman.
Evening journal., 1897-12-16

Wilmington, Del, Dec. 16.-Dear
Santa Claus: VIII you please be
kind enough to send me a tricycle., a
pretty doll baby, a school bag, a pair
gum boots, an umbrella, bed room
slippers, gossamer, a tree, some books,
candy and nuts. / have try to be a
good girl, but if you send me these
things will be better girl and help
mama mind the baby. / have a little
sister baby please don't forget her.
Your little girl, Aline Lowe,
419 Taylor street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-16

Wilmington, Del, Dec. 16.-Dear
Santa Claws: want a pair of boots
and story book and a sled and a BIZ
cyvle and nuts and some candy. That
is all. Good by. Your truly,
Joseph Dougherty
l live at COZ West Second street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-16

Yorklyn, Del, Dec 16.-Dear Santa
Clause: 1 thought / would let you know
before you come to my home on Christ
mas Eve, that our fire place is all torn
out so when / go to bed / will leave the
door open for you. Please bring me
a sled, gum boots, pair mittens, box of
writing paper, scrap book, some toys
and nuts. That is all want this
Christmas. Yours truly,
Julia e. Kane.
Evening journal., 1897-12-16

Yorklyn, Del, Dec. 16.-Dear
Santa Claus: Are you coming in your
sleigh this year If so you can put your
Evening journal., 1897-12-16

NEw oAsT1E. DEG. Ie. IsgT.
Evening journal., 1897-12-16

Wilmington, Del, Dec. 16.--Dear Old
Kriss: would like you to bring me a
sled, jumping jack. a soldier suit, a
Gum coat, a set of croquet and lots Of
candy and nuts. Your little boy,
Albert Fitzpatrick, 600 Tatnall St
Evening journal., 1897-12-16

ponies in the stable with my little
pony, Tickle" while you are in our
house. Don't come down the chimney,
just walk in the parlor door, l want a
pair of kid gloves with fur tops, a drum
and a dutch clapper, some nuts and
candy. If there Is no snow and you
can't come out this far you can leave
Julia Kane's presents and mine at our
uncle's at Fourth and Monroe streets.
Yours truly, Lewis Halloran,
YOrklyn Del
Evening journal., 1897-12-16

Grand Reopening Clayton House
sthskeller tonight.
Evening journal., 1897-12-16

Wilmington, Del, Dec. 16.-Dear Old
Santa Claus: VIII you please be
kind enough to send me an express
wagon, iron coal wagon, one that
dumps coal, some books, a Christmas
tree, some candy and nuts | have try
to be a good boy but If you send me
these few things / ask for / will try
and be a better boy II you can spare
them pair Of gum boots. One of your
little boys, Thurston Lowe,
AL Taylor st.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-30

of wooden pipes, one set to bring water
from the cascade at the mouth of the cave
and the other to convey to the surface the
| liquor obtained by solution from the hop
pers. The floors of the latter were pecu-
liarly grooved to allow the saturat ed
water TO run into the basins, whence it
was pumped out to the great iron boilers.
When the liXiviated earth had been ex-
| hausted, 1t was cast aside and a new
charge put into the hoppers These piles
of indurated earth extend for a long dis
lance like miniature mountain chains. The
liquor after sufficient boiling, was pour
ed into another set of hOppers containing
woodashes, whence by filtration, clear
solution Of the nitrate Of potash was OBJ
tained. This was again boiled down TO
the right condition for crystalization in
troughs, whence, after twenty-four hours,
the crystals were taken and packed for
transportation
the nitrhed liquor was a source of much
perplexity. Too much would "klr' the
saltpeter, and too little would leave IL
''in the grease" and in either case the
salts would have to be run through the
hopper again. Ashes from oak are three
times as rich In potash as those from
pine, and only half as rich as those from
elm or maple Best Of all were the ashes
made by burning the dry wood in hollow
trees. two bushels OF which, according to
Or. Brown, were equal In strength to
eighteen Of oak ashes. II Is stated that
''the contract for the supply Of the fixed
alkali alone for Mammoth cave for the
year 1914 was $4,000" That, IL correct.
gives US an idea OF the extent TO which
saltpetcr was manufactured here In the
days when Gratz and wilkins carried on
the business exclusively for the Phlladel-
phla market.
Many curious facts might be added as
"a. IN arafT nanffaru al 90 la
atmosphere I'M Mammoth cave, which Is
both chemically and OFFICIALLY pure except
as tainted by torches. None OF the deep
pits contain foul air Indeed. the inte-
rior air Is purer than that which Is ex-
terror. showing that its purity Is not due
to ventilation. but probably 10 the olsen
gaging OF free oxygen IN the formation OF
the nitrate OF lime, theory advanced by
Prof Silliman
In time % peace q IS cheaper 10 import
saltpeper from Chill, India and elsewhere
than 10 make II az home. But when the
southern confederacy was cut Off by the
blockade OF all rs ports. II resorted to the
caves OF Virginia, Tennessee aud Ala
bama, particularly 20 the great Nlcojack
cave, near Chattanooga, for the means OF
making gunpoNder the process being sub
stantiaiiy like what has already been
described.
II rs strange that these interesting ma
terlais Of American history seem 10 have
completely escaped the attention OF our
best historians. IL ia certainly OF historic
moment that. when the fate OF the nation
trembled la the balances. the mineral con-
tents OF our numerous cnvcrns enabled a
waning force to gather new strength and
10 prolong war far beyond what would
otherwise have been possible. We doubt
n victory could have been won. in the war
Of the revolution or IN the war on 1872
without the AID OF The Galtpctcr caves Of
Virginia aud kentucky
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-30
sALrPETER CAVES OF VIRGINIA.
Whence the GunpOwIer Came-With
which the Revolution and War Of
1912 Were Fought.

Horace c. Hovey in Scientific American.
saltpeter, literally rock salt, chemically
potassium. nitrate. also known as inter,
is remarkable for storing oxygen in a
solid form. one volume Of 1t has 1900
times as much oxygen as a like volume Of
atmospheric air. At certain degree OF
heat this immense quantity Of oxygen
combines violently with carbon, .hus
forming carbonlc acid gas and also set
ting free a quantity Of nitrogen. Cum
powder contains about soventy-nve parts
OF inter 10 fifteen Of charcoal and ten OF
sulphur II lgnited In vacuo. the powder
quietly resolves Itself into gas But IN
the chamber Of a gun. behind a bah. IL
explodes with energy and hurts the mis-,
slle with deadly effect. For this reason
saltpeter 81 essential 10 any nation en-
gagged IN warfare
Edward Rawson was the first 10 attempt
the manufacture OF gunpowder In the New
England colonies In 1893 the general
court OF Massachusetts, granted him 80
acres at Pequod. 80 he go on with the
business OF powder, II the saltpeter come"
By act OF June u. 1912, all towns and
ufacture Of saltpeter. But nothing was
accomplished and in 1913 the general
court voted 10 indemnify Rawson FOR his
losses IN the experiments made. I am In.
debted 70 n. ". T0pnan for this authentic
Information. not found IN local historiea
Rawaon was deputy from Nowbury. ana
secretary OF the colony.
AZ the opening Of the revolutionary war
the military stores OF New England were
mainly kept at Quarry Hill. near Med
ford, Mass, where they had 80 barrels Of
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-30
Purely Vegetable

and contains no potash, no mercury or
other mineral, which means so much to
all who know the disastrous effects of
these drugs.
Valuable books mailed free to any adj
dress by the Swift Specific Company,
Atlanta, Ca.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-30

His head and body were q mass
OF sores, and his nose was swollen to
several times its natural size; to add to
his misery he had catarrh, which made
him almost deaf, and his eyesight also
spared that we thought would relieve
him, but he grew worse until his coudi-
ton was indeed pitiable. A dozen blood
remedies were given him by the whole
sale, but they did not the slightest good.
had almost despaired of his ever being
cured, when by the advice of friend we
gave him S.S.S. (Swift's Speci6c), aud
1T first the Inflammation seemed to III
crease, but as this is the way the remedy
lets rid of the poison, by forcing it out
Of the system, we were encouraged and
continued the medicine. A decided inn
rrovement was the result, ard after he
had taken dozen bottles, no one who
knew OF his former dreadful condition
would have recognized him. All the
Bores on his body have healed, his skin
is perfectly clear and smooth, and he
has been restored to perfect health"
Mr.. A. T. Morgan, one of the promi-
nent druggists of Macon. and a member
of the board of aldermen of that city,
says: 81 am familiar with the terrible
condition of little Charlie Mabry, and
the cure which SIS. effected in his
case was remarkable, and proves it to
be wonderful blood remedy"
S.S.S. is the only cure for deepseated
blood diseases, such as Scrofula, Rheu-
matisn, Cancer, Eczema, Catarrh, etc.
1t is the only blood remedy guaranteed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-30
4 Modern
Lazarus.

Inherited blood diseases are much
more difficult to cure than those which
are acquired. One of the most common
hereditary diseases is Scrofula, which
the medical profession admit is most
obstinate and deepseated, and their eff.
forts to cure it meet with little success.
A child afflicted with Scrofula is ALWAYS
puny and sickly, and can never grow
into healthy manhood until the diseass
is eliminated. Scrofula leads into cou.
sumption nine times out of ten, so tb~
it is important for this reason that inn
mediate attention be given to all chill.
dren who inherit the slightest faint.
Mrs. S. s. Mabry, goo Elm ST., Macon,
Ca, writes:
"My boy, Charlie, inherited a scrofu-
lous blood faint, and from infancy was
covered with terrible sores, his sufferings
being such that it was impossible to
dress him for three years.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-30

The houeycomb presents a solution or
the greatest possible strength ana space
with the least possible material,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-23

declared the mission of Mr.. Foster use
less II has been reported that his visit
70 St. Petersburg was satisfactory
M doubt he was courteously received
bpt il IS unlikely that Russia will take
any active interest in the matter, as
the award of the Paris tribunal puts
the control of the subject, so far as
pelaglc sealing is concerned, wholly IN
the hands of Great Britain.
The last place Mr.. Foster was bound
for was Japan, but here Canadian rep
resentatives got ahead of him and the
Japanese parliament has just passed
an act legalizing pelagic sealing ana
facilitating the operations of Canadian
sealers under the japanese flag. This
puts an end to any remaining hope oil
nractical good from the mission OF our
special envoy" in his effort TO reopen
negotiations with the object of saving
our fur seals from ruin.
Mr.. Foster will have a nice tlhie III
Japan at government expense, or from
Japanese hospitality, but so far as our
government and the American seals
are concerned. he might as well nave
staid at home. or got appointed TO some
other sinecure abroad, since it seems
he must be taken care of every summer
in some such fashion.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-23
BRIDGEPORT.

This evening Miss Annie Ochssnhein and
and Mr.. Charles Greer. two well-known
and highly respected young people resid-
ing in the West End. will be united in
marriage at the home of the bride.
Burt McConnaughey and Amos Reed.
who were given a hearing yesterday on
the charge Of burglary. wer bound over
to court in the sum of $500 and $500, respect
lively.
Last Sunday evening a son Of Alex
Clarke fell down stairs. breaking his
RICH arm.
The lawn fete to be given from to 10
o'clock this evening by the Mems League
of the sbyterian Church on the era
bam-Msdnl lawns at Brookside, promises
TO be one of the most delightful affairs of
the season.
Fred Christian. of Cassock, Monroe
county. returned home yesterday after
several days visit with friends here.
Last evening at the Union Opera House
exercises with which st. Anthony paroch-
lei school closed for the summer took place.
The attendance was very large and every
body was well pleased with the affair The
programme consisted Of vocal and instru-
mental music. drills, tableaux, and a one
act drama. Each performer rendered his
part in an excellent manner and was
roundly applauded.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-23
EWING BROS.

would secure such confidence in Euro
pean governments towards interna-
tional bi-metallism as to have the pres
ent administration show its confidence
in silver money by using it just as IL
uses gold in paying debts. Nothing Is
made valuable by disuse.
We sincerely hope that the monetary
commission appointed by President NC
Kinley may be successful in securing
an honest and capable international
congress. which will carry out the eX-
press will of the people of the United
States at the last election in favor OF
bi-metallism. Time will tell, however,
whether the administration is sincere
or not in its appointments to office
to the high positions of ambassadors
and consulships. Thus far pronounced
gold men have been selected. Is this
a straw which tells which way the cur
rent is running?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-23
BELLAIRE.

There was an alarm Of fise yester-
day about 2:3O p. m. caused by a small
blaze catching from an oil stove in a
back kitchen at Devanney's bakery. N
the second ward. There were no per-
con in the room and the wind blew a
curtain too close TO the hot stoev and it
caught. Mrs. John Steger, who lives
next door. discovered the fire and gave
the alarm. and Mr.. Steger climbed over
the fence and succeeded in getting the
fire out with but nominal damage
The youngest child Of Harvey S.
Benson. Miss Laura, is quite sick. 1t
seems she has been eating fruits pretty
freely and it is believed that the seeds
have become impacked in her bowels
and her friends are quite uneasy over
the result.
There was a big registry at the four
hotels of the city yesterday, and very
enthusiastic crowd was in town.