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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-04
E,,ru;+ura FEBRUARY Furniture
prices One of ol,r

lliISos Vic vi Jul
ardent copers has taken the cue.
You'd think February made the
prices. Why in the world don't
people exercise common sense? We
could sell Bedroom Furniture as
cheap in April as in February. We
don't, unless it be of belated lots
bought for February selling.
We sell bedroom furniture cheap
in February because we put the
buying power of the store on that
particular spot of the business-we
simply watch opportunities to place
great orders for February delivery
at prices less than the normal. As
a rule you save a third to hall.
February doesn't make the prices
We make the prices for February.
They are the same in early March
while lots remain.
That's all. It's simple. But the
plan is not adaptable to many stores
so borrowing the idea with no
chance of living up to it doesn't
amount to much. Now, does it?
Bedroom Suites, IS and more
the SO suites of oak; bedstead and
bureau.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-04
Bed
Spreads

next summer. They are picking
from biggest, freshest stocks.
Not bad idea.
Honeycomb spreads, CSC.
Crocheted spreads, 75c, s5c, 81,
SIPS; yes, some at $3.50,
but they're almost like the
Marseilles.
Marseilles spreads start at $1.s5.
Al the spreads are hemmed--a
handy bit Of foretllought.
-. John Matchmaker
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-04


The directors Of the Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern railroad, at a
meeting in New York Tuesday, de-
cided to issue $50, 00p, 900 of l0O.year
gold bonds, TO bear a1s per cent
interest. These bonds will be used
to take tho place of Sif, 600, 600 of Z
per cent bonds, which will mature in
two to six yeara. 1t WAS decided tn
take advantage Of the present easy
condition of this money market to
begin the rafunding operation i'm
medately. This transaction. which
will prove Of material benefit TO the
railroad. ran no doubt 10 accomplished
without much trouble. but it would
have been absolutely impossible had
the rauso OF FREQ silver coinage
trlumphed at the last election.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-04

Mr.. Bryan's addie esq at Dover, Tues.
day afternoon, was disappointment
in more respects than one. 1t failed to
meet this expectations of his political
friends, and it proved an agreeable
surprise to those who opposed him
during the last campaign. He had not
a word to say about the free coinage of
silver, but gave some very sound OK
pressions upon the subject of general
legislation. Mr.. Bryan has evidently
learned something sincs the people
passed judgment upon him last No
vembcr. lie is, no doubt, endeavoring
to lay out a clear road TO renomina-
tion and il possible an election, in
1900. and recognizes that last years
tactics will not avail. Bnt he will
have to aschew bio Pppulistc vagaries,
including free silver coinage, before he
attains the goal Of his ambition.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-04

The contest of Congressman Willis
against the election Of l.. Irving
Handy, which Monday took the form
of an investigation of the Sussex
county ballot-boxes at Georgetown,
has very suspicious look. 1t is
claimed that various Irregularities
were discovered, more than sufficient
in their totality to overcome the ma
iority by which the Democratic county
ticket was successful.
1t is strange, indeed. that these
irregularities were not discovered at
the time the votes were counted There
was at least one Republican official ut
each polling place, and at some OF
thom two. And yet these Republican
officials saw nothing to complain of in
the count, and signed the return GER
tiecates without question. That so
much wrong should be suddenly dis
covered, after the lapse of nearly four
months, is suspicious, to say the least.
While Mr.. Willis is ostensibly tho
contestant in the case, tine proceedings
are really intended TO aid Mr.. Addicks
in his ridiculous contest for seat in
| the United States Senate. 1t ia sought
to be shown that he was defraudcd out
of the Legislative delegations in both
Kent and Sussex counties, and that
their election would havu resulted in
his election to the Senate That hie
| cIuilus will be acknowledged on the
Daily camera., 1897-02-23
In the District Court

In the special session of the distric
court which convened this morning, the
following cases were disposed of:
Mary J. Blythe VS.. W. A. Taylor ct al
dismissed in accordance with remittatul
from the supreme court.
w. S. Cornwall etal, VS.. Amos Malice
foreclosure decree signed and entered
Boulder and Beaver Placer Mining Co
VS.. Executors for estate Of c. M. Tyler
application to amend the records
Sam'l H. Baker for plaintiffs and H. M
Orahood for proponents. Tie order wa:
granted.
People VS.. Charles Halt and Neil Car
lin, for contempt OF court. Carlin dis
missed. Halt fined $50 and costs, anc
sentenced to 30 days imprisonment. Tc
remain in prison until fine and costs are
paid.
In the assignment case of the Fred
Lockwood Trading Co., Jas. Cowie as.
signee was authorized to sell all proper
ties and wind up the estate, and report at
the April sitting of the court
Daily camera., 1897-02-23
5 NEWS.
CHAMBERLAIN'S MEMORIAL.
Colorado's Representatives Asked to Sc
euro Popular Election of Senators.

Denver, Feb. 25.-Seven house bills
passed third reading in the house today.
Representative Chamberlain's joint me-
mortal asking Colorado's representa-.
tives to use their influence to secure the
election of United States Senators by a
direct vote of the people passed. In the
Senate this morning a number of adverse
committee reports were read and adopt
ed, among which was the bill for the
Institution of northern branch of the
insane asylum. Bromleys bill appro-
priating $1,000 for the convent of the
Good Shepherd was discussed without
final action.
Daily camera., 1897-02-23
Executive Reversal.

The pie hunters of the country, with
one accord, raise their voices in joy
over the report that Mr.. Mckinley will
abrogate much of the civil service orders
recently issued by Mr.. Cleveland, which
removed large quantities of political con-
fectionary from the distributing counter.
1t is claimed that the president can undo
by executive order that which the presi-
dent did by executive order, and that
Mr.. Mckinley must do something to
provide for the hungry who swarm in
tens of thousands about the party lead.
ers.-Rocky Mountain News.
Daily camera., 1897-02-23
A Washington LeTter.
Washing ton, Feb.

w WaShlnetOn, + cd. l9, 1897.
If, as many suppose, the statement that
Chauncey M. Depew will be appointed
ambassador to England, which has come
from those close to MI. Mckinley, was
put out as feeler to ascertain how the
senate would regard the payment of the
debts Of the last campaign to the million
aire element by giving them honorable
positions, it has served its purpose, even
if the result isn't altogether satisfactory
to either Mckinley, Hanna or the mill
fund. Senators have made It plain that
they would make a fight on the nomln-
alton of Mr.. Depew, or any other man,
whose relations to the Vanderbilts, Pierre.
pont Morgan ana other corporation con
trollers make it apparent that the nomin-
alton Is made in payment for campaign
contributions. This opposition might
not be strong enough to defeat man
whose personal friends are as numerous
as those of Mr.. Depew, but il will make
statements which will str up public
opinion to such an extent that Mr.. Nc
Klnley vii! be certain to let having
made the nomination, If he does it.
Republicans would gladly let the
money question drop, that Is, the leader
OF the party would, but it continually
crops out IN both house and senate, and
every time It does the monetary Chasm
in the Republican party, which was TEN
porarily brdged by the bimetallic plank
OF the St. Louis platform, is seen to
widen. Little Billee" Chandler stuck a
red flag on top of that plank and shook
it meaningly in McKlnley's face when
he made that bimetallc speech in the
senate, while eastern members of the
house, especially Fowler, OF New Jersey,
and several New Workers, openly re-
pudiated that plank while opposing, be-
tore the house coinage committe, the bill
authorizing monetary conference.
Although the reported row between
Speaker Reed and Representative
Boutelle of Maine. has been repeatedly
denied by others, neither of the princi-
pals have SAID a word. They do not
speak as they pass, and members of the
house are wondering how Boutelle will
fare when Reed makes up the committee
of the next house. He is now chairman
of the naval COMMITTEES.
The receipts of the post offices of the
,ountry are regarded as an indisputable
barometer of the condition of business
A statement given out this week by Post
master General Wilson shows the gro IS
receipts of 80 of the postoffices in the
largest cities for January 1896 and Janu,
airy 1897. Twenty Of the Offices show a
decrease, the greatest in years. Another
proof of the delay in the arrival Of
promised prosperity, ana another proof
that those who declared business begar
10 improve the Gay after election were
| mistaken.
Daily camera., 1897-02-23
CONTEMPT OF COURT.
Charles Halt Fined $50 and Costs and I'm
prisonment for 80 days.

Charles Halt Fined $50 and Costs and I'm
prisonment for 80 days.
In the contempt case before Judge
Roughton in the district court this morn
ing, Halt received 80 day in the county
Jail and fine of $50 and costs. Carlin's
innocence of any completely in the case
beng clearly established, he was releas,
ed. The case, as de tailed in these col
umns yesterday, arose from Halt's dis
regarding an injunction, restraining him
from extracting ore from the North Star
mine il the Sugar Loaf district. He was
arrested with "a sacks Of the ore in his
possession on Sunday evening and the
Judge of the district court was immedi-
ately informed.
Judge Boughton's order was received
Monday morning and at the preliminary
held before Justice Borden. Halt and
CarIin were remanded to Jail for con-
tempt Of court. The case came up this
morning and Judge Boughton with a
view of emphasizing the importance OF
ODE, ing an order of the court made the
sentence a seyere one. The disobeying
of the Injunction was held to be fla
grant contempt of court and one that
must be checked at any hazard. Halt
will be given ample opportunity for re-
Election IN the matter.
Daily camera., 1897-02-23
LEES RESIGNATION.
The Authenticity of the Report Denied by
Secretary Thurbsr.

Washington, Feb. 23.-Secretary Thur
Der has denied emphatically the report
Of Consul General Lees resignation.
Daily camera., 1897-02-23
Silver OuOIaLiOn.

New York, Feb. 23.-Silver is quoted
at 645S today.
Daily camera., 1897-02-23
CRETAN AUTONOMY.

The Porte VIII Grant Autonomy to the
Island of Crete.
Constantinople, Feb. 23.-lt is reported
here that the Cretan difficulties are set
tied on the basis of autonomy for the
island, the porte to nominate the COVER
nor under the approval of the powers.
In view of Greek OPP posItion, large guam
titles of the munitions of war and re-
endorsements of troops are being sent
to the Greek frontier.
Daily camera., 1897-02-23
The King Must Continue.

London, Feb. IA dispatch to the
Chronicle from Athens says: at is be-
lieved that it has been decided 10 call
out three more classes of reserves. 1t is
impossible for the king of Greece to draw
back. If he should do so there would be
neither crown nor government within
twenty.four hours"
Daily camera., 1897-02-23
Missouri Marriage Law.

Jefferson City, Mo, Feb. 22.-The le'
gislature today passed law which pro-
hibits any person from solemnizing mar
riages who is not citizen of the United
States. No foreign bishop or priest can
legally perform the marriage ceremony
in Missouri until he becomes citizen of
the United States.
Daily camera., 1897-02-23
The King to Com mand.

Berlin, Feb. 22-The Lokal Anzieger
is authority for the statement that the
king OF Greece has sent a telegram to
Christian TX, king of Denmark, to the
effect that he has decided 10 sail for
Crete to take command of the Greek
forces there.
Daily camera., 1897-02-23
NATIONAL SILVER CLUB

Silver Cong res ssmen Address the National
Silver Constituency.
Washington, Feb. 23.-An address has
been issued by the Silver Republicans in
the senate and house today to the Silver
Republicans of the nation, calling for a
national organization. The address was
signed by Senators Teller, Dubois, Cam
eron, PeItigrew, Mantle and Jones and
Representatives Stone, Hartman, Shat
roth and Allen. For temporary chair
man Charles A. Stone of Minnesota has
been chosen and a meeting called fol
June s, 1898.
Daily camera., 1897-02-23
DEMAND WITHDRAWAL.

The Powers Demand a Withdrawal of
Greek Forces From Crete.
Athens, Feb. 23-The representatives
of the powers have made a demand on
the Greek government for the withdraw
al of the troops from Crete.
Daily camera., 1897-02-23
Rope Walker Blondin Dead.

London, Feb. 23.-Mr. Blondin, the
famous tight rope walker died at Ealing
last night. He accomplished the feat of
crossing Niagara on tight rope in 1850.
Daily camera., 1897-02-23
Killed in a Gravel Pit.

Murray. KY, Feb. 23-By an explo-
sion in a gravel pit today, 5 negroes were
killed and 5 fatally injured.
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Indiana; Miss B. E. Skelton. Kansas;
c. N. Hunt, Minnesota; c. ]. Buchanan,
Indiana; Miss Belle E. Powers, Iowa;
E. L. Dunn Arizona; Charles D. Forse,
Missouri; F. L. Vincent, Kansas; Rev.
c. H. Phillips, North Dakota; Rev. w. K.
Spenser, Michigan.
Informal discussion on a number of
questions concerning Endeavor societies
was carried on. When the question of
forming considerations with the Epworth
League or similar organizations was
brought up one of the officers declared
that "the Methodist spirit was con trary to
the Christian Endeavor spirit" and tha.
each should go its own way, which senti-
ment was vigorously applauded by the
participants in the discussion.
Other topics discussed were as follows:
Denominational rallies and conventions;
statistics and the means of gathering
them; methods and means of raising
funds for State unions; support OF State
Christian Endeavor paper by State union
funds; advantages OF consecutive conven-
tions in neighboring States; securing out
side speakers for State conventions; the
advisability of committing the Christian
Endeavor unions to the support OF definite
legislative reform measures. and the best
means of extending the society.
Considerable discussion was provoked
by an inquiry whether or not excursion
trains to G. e. conventions should be
limited strictly 10 Endeavorers. All
agreed that on such excursions badges
should be given to Endeavorers only, and
thus the members of the society would
not be blamed for the misconduct of
other excursionists, as happened in
mum ber of cases on the present excursion.
Conferences of other officers were held
elsewhere at the same time as follows:
Corresponding secretaries, First Baptist
Church. Miss Carrie A. HoIbrook of ST.
Paul chairman.
Junior superintendents, First United
Presby terian Church, Miss Belle P. Mason
of San Diego chairman.
Local City Union officers, First Chris
tian Church, ]. A. Stanton. of st. Louis
chairman.
There was also a conference of workers
the floating society of Christian Ed
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-10
STATE ELECTIONS.
Annual Nee ting of the California
Union Tonight.

Tonight will witness the largest State
convention ever held by the California
Endeavorers. 1t is confidently expected
will be present.
Only California badges will be recog-
nized for admission up to 1880 P. NJ. No
friends or escorts need apply. Ii there is
any room left at that hour, the regular
convention badge will be admitted until
the house is filled. Following is the
programme:
Praise service; convention chorus and or
chestra; devotional exercises; music. Reports
OF officers: President, Guy W. Campbell, San
Jose; secretary, Francis w. Reid, San Jose 1;
treasurer, II. F. kellogg, Oakland; junior su-
perrin tendent, Miss Belle P. Mason, San Diego;
missionary superintendent, Miss M. l. Berry,
San Francisco; floating superintendent, Nj. e.
Turner. San Diego commercial travellers, e.
w. Ehmann, Oakland; superinten OF Sab
bath observance. Francis W. Reid, San Jose.
Reports OF committees: Nominations, w.
ing, Rev. Z. s; Mason, Los Angeles; aud
iting, Martin Monson, Santa Rosa; reso-
lutious. J. s. Webster, San Francisco.
Offering, music by orchestra; four-minute
addresses on advance lines OF Endeev or work
by past presidents of the State Union; Sab
bath Defense c. Merritt Oakland; Eel
lowship," Rolla v. Watt. San Francisco;
Church Loyalty" CT Baker. Alameda: Mis-
slOns, heF. d. nays, 'IhOutStO, ''ClIlZen-
snip" William G.. Alexan der, San Jose; "sys-
tematic Giving" Dr. E: E. Kelly, San Fran
cisco; FLOATING Work." Gites kellogg. San
Diego: greeting from the United Society, Rev.
F. f.. Clark, DID, Boston,; California address,
Rev:.R F. Coyle, d. D., Oakland; reception to
California and visiting delegates.
The California Christian Endeavor Union
officers retiring are: President, Guy W. Camp
bell, San Jose; ice-presidents-Dr. R. L. Rig
don, San Francisco; Leonard Merrill, Los
Angeles; Miss Catherine Denman, Santa Rosa;
secretary, Francis w. Reid San Jose; treas
urer, II. f. Kellogg, Oakland; superintendents
Junior work. Miss Belle P. Mason, san Diego
floating society, NJ c. Turner. San Diego:
commercial travellers, E. w. Ehmann, Oak
land; missionary work, Miss M. L. Berry, S an
Francisco transportation manager, William
G. Alexander, San Jose; musical directors-A.
NJ Benham, Oakland, choir; w. J. Mccoy
Oakland, orches ira; chairman of ushers, Dr.
r. L. Rigdon. San Francisco: entertainment
Donald Mackenzie, San Francisco.
At 10 o'clock the various State recep-
tions in session all over the City Will ad-
journ and go to Mechanics Pavilion,
where a grand reception will await them.
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Ing, ex-governor ]. D. Eagle, Arkansas.
EDworth Methodist Episcopal Church
Morning, Rev. Thomas o. Grouse, Baltimore,
Md; evening, Rev. Philip F. King, Bolton,
Tex.
Potrero Methodist Episcopal Church-Morn-
ing, Rev. W, II. Lindemuth, Pottstown, Pa.
ST. Johns Presby terian Church-Morning,
Rev. W. K. Spencer, DID,, Adrian, Mich.
evening, Rev. N. F. Richs, Williamsport, Pa.
Reformed Episcopal Church - Morning,
Bishop Samuel Fallows, D. D., Chicago, III.
Lebanon Presbyterion Church, southeast
corner Twenty-third and Sanchez streets
Morning, Rev. S. H. Woodrow, Providence,
r. l.; evening, Rev. Leard Wylie, Pen
Run, Pa.
Third Baptist Church-Morning. Rev. Robert
Robertson, DID, La Sale, Colo. evening, Rev.
J. G. Howard, Washington, D. C.
Bethlehem Congregational Church-Morn-
Ing, Rev. Ralph ]. Lamb, McAlister. l. T.
Olivet Presbyterian Church-EVe ming, Guy
W. Campbell, san Jose, Cal.
Caifornia-street Methodist Episcopal
Church-Morning, Evangelist C. NJ. Hunt,
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi; evening, Rev. George <.
Burns, Philadelphia, Pa
Aiken, Concord, N II.
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OFFICERS CONFER.
Discuss Plans and Methods of
Christian Work.

A conference of the officers OF the
various State unions was held yesterday
afternoon from 80 to 80 in the German
'lecture-room OF the Y. M. c. A. building
II. fl. Grotthouse OF Dallas, Texas, ipresi-
dent of the Texas Union, presided
Among the various State officers present
were: Miss Tyler Wilkinson, Texas;
Cora B. Bickford, Maine; Addie M. Bris-
tow, Oregon; Rev. A. Jarneck. Kentucky;
Miss E. Il. GottIieb. Kentucky; F. F.
Lewis, Vermont; II. S. Lithgow, New
Mexico; Miss Calvert, Washin gton; Mrs.
Robert Collier, Colorado; Henry Koepscke,
Colorado; L. A. Johnson, Texas; A. A.
Reed, Colorado; II. S. Gile, Oregon;
W. S. Dewey, Illinois; J. L. Hartman,
Washington; G. W. Coleman, Massa-
chusetts; Rev. J. H. Bonn berger, Ohio;
A. E. Dewhurst, New York; J. w. Kapp,
Wisconsin; Judge L. J. Fitzpatrick,
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fuences amid the host assembled here, as
we'll as one OF the most widely known.
Day before yesterday he gave his first
chalk talk at the Union Iron Works be-
fore a thousand men, the hour prevent
ing larger congregation OF the Potrero
hosts of labor. There was heard a man
of strangely magnetic power and an ora
tor with winning style, who presented
simple truth in simple, earnest words,
driven home with picture after picture,
which grew or leaped into view ds he
talked on beside a big paper pad on an
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easel, making now and then few deft ar
tistic strokes after the manner OF Frank
Beard.
I'VE have just made trip from sea to
sea-" he told the begrimed multitude,
land it occurred to me that we are all
making trip from to g (clapping two
capital Cs on the big paper sheet)-from
the cradle to the casket. / will draw q
line representing our course of life.''
Then he observed that all were at some
stage of that journey, some but little
wav and some near the end, and as he
talked with his simple eloquence, he
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rallies
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Societies.

First Congregational Church, san Francisco
Fourth
Prnsidio, San Francisco
San Rafael Congregational
First Congregational, Alameda
'' % Berkeley
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CHURCH SERVICES.
Prominent Visiting Divines to Oc-

The visiting pastors will hold forth in
the local churches tomorrow. The pulpit
supply committee maze the following
announcements last evening of the speak.
ers and places OF meetings as follows:
First Christian Church, Twelfth street. he
tween Mission and Mountaineering. Rev. B.
B. Tyler, D. D., New York.
West Side Christian Church-Evening, Rev.
A. B. Phillput DID,, Philadelphia, Pm.
Union serVices-Morning, Metropolitan Tenn
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Some of the Chalk T ak Mans
Ideas.

But the important question, he went on,
was not chow far are we on the journey?
but are we alone and who will meet us at
the end? Would Christ be there at the
end2' Then the cross rose as he spoke.
Then came the idea that we need not wait
until the end for Christ. He could be
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WITH THE CHALK
TALK PREACHER
How the Artist Evangelist
Charms the Many
Thousands.
Rev. Robert Pierce of Philadelphia
Is one of the Famous Ones
of the Convention.

The ''chalk-taIk" man, Rev. Robert F.
Y. Pierce of Philadelphia, is here with
his world-famed novelty in religious
teaching. He is one of the most interest
ing OF men and one of the strongest in
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-03-10
His 0eendmothor.

Agentleman once asked Uncle Daniel,
a droll character in a New England viii
lage, ii he could remember his grand
mother. II guess I ean," said Uncle
Daniel. "but only a. I saw her once.
Father had been awly all day, aud
when be came home be found I had failed
to do something he expected Of me. He
caught up a rough apple tree limb and
walked up to me with it. Grandmother
appeared On the doorstep with a small.
straight stick in her hand. aud instantly
handed It 10 my father. Here, joe
said she, lick Daniel With . snooth
stick And he did. Who wculan't re-
member such q grandmother as that?"