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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
NATURE AT THE LIBRARY.
Large Increase in the Number OF Books o
Outdoor Life.

Large Increase In the Number Of Books on
Outdoor Life.
10 view of the fact that so many
WilmiugtoniRus have become interested
in the study OF outdoor life. the manage
meut OF the Wilmington Institute Free
Library has. within the past two
months, expended about 1915 in pur.
chasing hooks treating of animal and
vegetable life, the result being that the
library shelves are now we'll supplied
with works of this character, and in
each instance the works are by the
very best authors,
Until recently there. was but light
demand for hooks Of this nature. and
no special effort was made to keep any
more on hand than were really needed.
but change bus come. the result of
which is genuine run on this depart
ment. After the sudden rush began it
was but short time until the shelves
were almost depleted. Even now. while
the supply is much larger than ever
before, nearly all nf the works.
especially the new ones, are in cir
culation.
The order for last month was made
up almost entirely OF botanical litera-
ture, while for the current munth
attention has been given to the zoologi-
cal side OF outdoor life, birds, butter
lies and insects receiving special
attention.
The latest additions TO the library
are said to he unusually interesting
and valuable, which iH attested by the
manner in which the new books are
sought after.
Librarian Sewal and his assistants
began last October 10 go over the
shelves and search for the works which
were not equal to the demand and they
have been engaged since that time in
STRENGTHENING the weak places.
| They will next turu their attention
| to juvenile books and this beat fiction,
both of which are very much in do
mand.
There was a phenomenal increase il
| the number OF books borrowed during
March, April and May of the current
year. During the year ending witt
February the average monthly increase
over the previous yeu- was l,20O, whit
for March. April and Mny of this veal
the average per month was $500, thl
total for the three months being s, 40l
volumes.
This is accounted for by the fact
that there are more good hooks tha
the people want, at the library, thar
ever hefore. More people are oecomin.
interested.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
Won by Yale.

Poughkeepsie, N. ", juno 23 Three
crews of freshmen on the Hudson this
evening smashed to smithereens all
previous records for freshmen on two
mile course and put up one OF the
hottest intercollegiate races ever wit.
messed in this country. A crew of
sturdy Yale freshmen rowed the two
mile course in 0 minutes 1919 seconds
A trifle lighter crew Of Harvard fresh.
men fought them every inch OF the way.
and finished triile over two lengths
behind them, in 0. 261s, ard the Coly
nell freshmen, whose college record is
that none of its freshmen crews haa
ever been beaten before. finished
length behind Harvard, in Q. 29ts. The
best previous record for two miles was
94l, made by the Columbia freshmen
crew of '9i at New London, in 1881.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
GOOD words for MIR. Bayard.

Boston Heard.
Ths editor of the Brooklyn Eagle has
heard eS Ambassador Bayard in his
tthe editor'sl city, and comes away
with an enthusiastic commsndation of
Mr. Bayard, which is none too frequent
in Democratic quarters nowadays. Mr.
McElway says: THE Ambassador was
never so true an American as when be
was an American abroad. The doctrines
he preached, and tho example be set.
the spirit which be both exhibited and
melted represent the best ideals and
the high realities of what Americanism
should ba Within the republic, across
the seas, around the world and Ia the
end of time. He returns, also, an
stalwRrt and simple and sinewy and
scholarly and admirable an American
as ever. " The Eagle. which is edited
byH veteran Democrat, but a journalist
of genuine independence of his own
party. as we'll us every other, further
Gays OF Mr.. Bayard that he is one of
the very few men in respect for whom
party lines dissolve, and TO whom our
people at large feel grateful for tho
standard of thought and of action which
ne has set as an example worthy to be
honcred by all, in the history of the
republic and Of the race. . 10 which
we nave only to add that this should be
so, il it is somewhat sanguine TO affirm
that 1t already is.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
DAMAGE 10 FOLIAGE.
Aphids or Fiant Lice Very Prevalent
Among city Trees.

Aphids or rlant Lice Very Prevalent
Among city Trees.
An insect is doing much damage
among the trees OF the city, covering
the leaves with sticky substance.
From a short distance the leaves look
as If glaznd. Presumably on account
of the havoc of the insect many of the
leaves have fallen. Many trees not
usually attacked by insects have been
affected, such as tulip poplars and Nor.
way naples.
Frank NJ. Jones of tho Natural Ills
tory Society, who is student OF insect
life, tells This Gazette that the sub.
stance on the leaves is what is known
as honey dew, a sticky, glistening sub
stance. 1t is honey iiS9 excretion of
certain small inGects, called aphids
more commonly known az plant lice.
This substance, said Mr.. Jones.
'is very attractive TO bees, wasps and
ants. and it is to Obtain this that ants
are constantly ascending and descend
Jog sterls of plants infested with plant
lice. These aphids multiply with great
rapidity, ami Shen the conditions are
favorable for their increare and for the
excretions of honey dew, these become
30 abundant az to attract general atten-
tion, drinping from the leaves and twigs
and gathering in drops on the adjacent
walls, fences. payements. &c. ~
These insects are more or less iniuri-
Gus to trees, but change in the con.
ditions, such as a drenching rain, will
probably destroy 60 many as that those
which remain will be scarcely noticed
When on rose bushes it may he we'll tn
spray the leaves, but on the foliage OF
trees it is rarely necessary TO take any
steps to destroy thom.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
n, R.u are the only pills TO take
HOODS Pills with Hoods sarsaparilla.
EASnToNs NON ~.
Greater Variety IN Correct style This Year
Than for Many sensuns Past.

Greater Variety IN Correct style This Year
Than for Many sensons Past.
At last tho modes for spring and
summer have pretty we'll declared them
selves, and We know to certain extent
what will be expected Of US during the
present year of grace, at all events az
far as the adoTning Of our outward
woman is concerned. On the whole.
think wo may fairly congratulate our
selves on tho prospect that lies i'm
mediately before US, for never have the
fashions been daintier or more delight.
ful than they are at the present moment.
Not only are the new modes cnarming
in themselves. but they are also of so
varied description that with little
care and thought they can be adapted
to suit every one. Hard and fast rules
az to this sh"de or that color seem to
have been most amiahly dispensed with.
and rs long as we keep within certain
limits We shall certainly be allowed to
wear pretty much what We like, says
Madame.
In the matter Of millinery, beyond
ana above all, there seems to DO
chance at last for every one to wear
becoming hat, bonnet or toque, as the
variety of shape lie practically endless,
while, as to color, every shade under
the sun seems to be permissible. For
the select few there are the huge, early.
Victorian bonnets, made very often in
fine Tuscan straw, or in mixture of
straw and crinoline, and trimmed vari-
ously with clusters of roses, or with
long, cream white ostrich feathers,
grouped high ON one side or even stand-
ing erect in front OF the brim. Others,
again, have the long feathers placed
underneath, 60 that they rest upon tho
hair, but these are not 80 pretty nearly
as those which are lined with soft
| pleatiugs of chiffon or lisse in a deli
cate shade of pink. or smaller bonnets
there is an endless variety. many of
them having masses of flowers
arranged en- aigrette, high on one side.
while others have crowns of gold gauze,
incrusted with iewelled embroidery,
waved bIims made of fine loops OF
straw, and stitily wired bows Of drawn
glace ribbon, arranged to give the
necessary height.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
S0MR LlrE VEN rHINGS.

Chicago News
To prevent bicycles from being stolen
new lock is placed inside small chamber
on the back side of the head, with bolt
turned by u key to tit u recess inside the
head when the front wheel is brought in
straight line with the frame.
TO prevent the sparks from locomotives
from setting fires n new device is formed of
an inverted cone placed over the smoke
stack. ending in bent tube, into which an
exhaust steam pipe projects to put out the
sparks as they enter the tube.
10 prevent the stealing Of combs from
hotel washroOms new patent has wire
loop set into the metal back of the comb
with both ends of the wire fastened inside
the back to make a strong attachment for
the chain to which it is fastened.
In newly patented churn for buttermak-
ing two halfround dashers are used, the
handles being attached to eccentricS on
shaft set in framework over the churn,
turned by crank or power, the two dashers
working alternately up and down.
a handy ladder recently patented has the
rnngs piyoted to the uprights at each end,
the inside of one of the uprights being re-
cessed To receive the rungs when the ladder
Is folded UP for carrying, the ladder being
fastened when open by an X brace.
For use us a penwiper new device has
two parallel rods fastened together by a
spring hinge at one end, one rod conuiniGg
revolving convex piece of felt gef y
other rod holding n concave felt pack
rods being brought together BY the han
over the pen.
For the purpose of bracing stove pipes
and holding the sections together rod is
placed inside the pipe connected with an
anchor inside the chimney, the other end OF
the rod projecting outside the pipe Ut the
elbow and being fitted with thumb nut to
tighten the pipe.
new patented stool which folds up has
a metal band attached by a riveL to one of
three uprights, which are fastened together
at the centre to open out and form three
legs. the upper ends being recessed TO hold
the metal band, over which is stretched
piece OF canvass to form the seat.
table for drawing purposes recently
patented has roller at each end of the table
to hold the ends of roll of paper which
passes over the top and is held in place for
work without pins or paste by means OF
clamps at the ends, the table being filled
with ali the latest drawing appliances.
German inventor has patented device
Tor preventing collisions between ships
which consists of n telescopic iih extending
out in front of the vessel. which slides in
ward when touched by any object and COM
pletes an electric circuit to reverse the
engines and turn the rudder 10 alter tue
course Of the ship.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
pUPILs, MUSICALE.
scholars OF Z. Lestie Carpenter Give n ID,
lightful Programme.

scholars Of Z. Leslie Carpenter Give n De-
liehtful Programme.
A musicale OF pupils of T. Leslie
Carpenter was given Thursday night in
Trinity Parish House and was in every
way success, all of the participants
acquittiog themselves in manner ex-
tremely creditahle TO themselves and
their teacher. and greatly pleasing the
audience, which numbered about $50.
Mr.. Carpenter il to be congratulated
upon his success as teacher of the
voice, as well as piano. In the course
OF his career he has brought forward a
large number OF singers, many of whom
have taken their places in tho very
front rank. Singers and players alike,
last evening, showed not only true
technique, but thorough knowledge
and understanding of the meaning OF
their pieces.
Vocal, "Still az the night" Bohm,
in L minor, Greig, Miss Emmeline ii.
holy" Cantor. PROPOSAL" Brackett,
"Serenade, !" Gouuod- Lange. Miss
Elsie liiihiber; piano. ''valse. in L
fiat, Durand, Mr.. L. Bayard johnson
vocal, "For all Eternity" Maschoroui,
MIR. Edward Gibson; piano, dancing
Waves, Pieczonka, Miss Berta Van
degrift; vocal, "Apgela Serenade, y
Braga, Miss Jennie Wright; piano,
THE Last Hope. Gottschalk, Mr.,
Leslie Cook vocal. "Florian Song.
Goaard, Miss Berta Vandegrift
piano, "Le Papillon'' Lavalee, Miss
Stalla Sleainger; vocal Anchored,
Carpenter, Flower Song" from
Faust, p" Gounod, Miss Lulu V.
| Elliott.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
aIn.t is.nn Tie p.nce-

In Magistrate kelleY's court yester-
day week j. A. Viney, colored. Of near
Taleyville, charged Charles II, Riggs.
also colored, with alternating his wifes
affections and threatening to shoot
him. Riggs was required TO furnish a
$500 peace bond, Riggs Immediately
brought suit in Magistrate Pritcbett's y
court against Vipey, charging him with
disorderly conduct, but the case was
dism lssed
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
rrolley-steampoat Arrangement.

The Wilmington Si New Castle Rail-
way Co. has completed arTangem ents
with the Ericsson line of steamers
whereby boats will stop at New Castle
for Baltimore on Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday mornings between 0. 30
and IL O'Clock, and will arrive from
Baltimore Mondays. Wednesdays and
Fridays at O'Clock. in the afternoon.
The boats will also stop at Betterton. 1t
is understood that there is traffic ar
rangement between the two companies.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
sub-distrlct Epworth L.ngue.

The question of organizing sub His.
trict Epworth League in this city was
discussed at mesting OF Epworth
League representatives in Harrison
Street NJ. +. Church on Monday week.
a committee was appointed to make
arrangements for organizing Huch a
league in September II. II. McDanel
is the chairman and the other mem hers
are Mrssrs. Irons of Silverhrook Chan
ter, lsaard of Grace. Bartlett of Scott,
Hamilton Of Madnley, Wilson of Kings.
wood, Watson of Union. Pyle of Wesley
and Hoifecker of Harrison street.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
Moore s cnsn cnnttnned.

The case of Howard o. Moore, Jr.,
who was arraigned yesterday week
before Magistrate Sasse on the charge
of treating his children in an inhuman
manner, was postponed until Friday,
July I'd. William II. Moore, brother
of the prisoner, who has been arrested
on the charge of endeavoring to induce
one of the daughters, prospective wit
ness, from testifying against her father.
was held in $500 bal to answer the
charge of tampering with a witness, at
the upper court.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
yiotIin Of a Trolley car.

Baltimore, Nd, June 24.-'rhe man
who was killed by a trolley car on
Tuesday night in the suburbs of Balti.
more has been identified, by means OF
papers found in his pockets, as d. j.
Smith of Acqueduct. L. L.. travelling
salesman for W. E. Puffer, No 1877
Bleerker street. New York. II is thought
that tho man either committed suicide
or was asleep on the track.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
Death of Eobprt u. narr.

Robert Ii. Barr died last night week at
his residence. No. 90S Jefferson street,
aged 72 years. Deceased was the founder
Of the shops of Robert II. Barr Co.,
which was succeeded by tho liilles g.
Jones Go. He is survived by two chill
dren. Mrs, Irvine NJ. Finn and Mrs. W.
q. Wlnner. Teh funeral took place
SATURDAY.,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
Suicide OF a Young woman.

Sisteisviile, W. Va, June 2l. Miss
Ada Stewart,a prominent young society
woman of this city, committed suicide
yesterday 10 the office of Col. " Bob
Moore. ono of the most prominent at
torneys Of the city. The verdict at the
inquest was "death by suicide. " The
fact is Miss Stewart had been engaged
to marry Col. Moore ard that he and
she quarreled in his office. whereupon
she shot herself In his presence.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
Three Men Drowned.

Little Rock, Ark. June "a. Three
colored men we're drowned yesterday in
White River, at point just below
Clarendon, Ark They were in small
boat, which ran against the Pierce
bridge and upset, throwing the occu.
pants into tho water. The current was
ewift. and efforts 10 rescue them we're
in vain. The names of the victims are
mt knnwn
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
His T.rn,a.

Ibid you see that Mrs. Goliath, the
wife OF the strong man, while walking
with her husband last night, was
knocked down and robbed of her
purse?"
why didn't he help herr"
oh, his terms are ego night. -
Pick. Me.Up.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
Rnyni Arch, Masnns.

Tho centennial anniversary of the
Grand Chapter of Maryland, Il. a. NJ,
was celebrated in the Masonic Temple,
Baltimore, Thursday. At banquet,
laet evening, Grand High Friost Vir-
ginius Y Harrison replied to tue toast
THE Graud Chapter OF Delaware. -
Other Delawareans present were De.
nuty Grand High Priest Albert f..
Polk, Grand King Charles II. Blaine
and Grand Scribe John Hutton.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01

William G. Hopkins, who hua been
filling the position of night caller in
ths office of Leonard u. Tufts, road
foreman Of engines of the Delaware
railroad, has been appointed toworman
at Greenwood at the Queen Anre and
Kent railroad crossing. John a. Fin
ley succeeds Mir. Hopkins as night
caller and Olmer Baylor of Clayton
succeeds John A. Finley as day caller,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
A PnInfnI Accldent,

Anderson g. Son, Nc. 1000 Delaware
avenue. met with painful accident
last week while at work IN the store. A
and became imbedded in the feshy
portion OF his foot. DIR. Swithin Chand
Ter was summoned and had TO cut the
wound open to release the piece of
wood. The patient was taken to his
home in New Castle.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
A vlcti,n Of stnryntion.

San Francisco. CAL, June 25.-For-
tune de Conte, an artist highly edu-
Gated, once patronized by New York's
society, erstwhile dean Of the art de-
partment of the University of Southern
California aud for the last six mcnths
an earnest worker here, is dead. paraly-
sis is given as the cause of death. but
it is believed he was victim of star.
walton.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
Remnrls of tie Enrions.

You say that Bronsons's overworked
and is going away for rest. Why, he
hasn't been in his office twice during
the last six months. =
:" Yes, but he's Just succeeded in
marrying off tho last OF his five homey
daughters ''-Cleveland Leader.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
Baltimore & onio Finances.

Receivers Cowen and Murray OF the
Baltimore IL Ohio ra,lroa iled iu the
United States circuit court at Balt:.
more last week their reports of receipts
and disbursements during April last.
They show the following;
REcEIpTs,
Balance In general treasury Aplil lis lb3,n6s9S
lranit receipts ..............,.. G,iai ,3iGsl
miscellaneous receipts. ......---.,... $500, 40
Total iIs, A. 69
DISBURSEMENTS.
Traffic payments. ........S :ssi l0i.6l
Miscellaneous payments, 1857 .Oiia3
Iotsl.'' s3,0l.lsl, -
Balarce April Co.,. .............. Slss,s7lO9
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
Mr.. Addicks lsuyins neifers.

speainlCorrespondence OF Gazete aaa journal
Milford, June a. j. Edward Ad
dicks, through his representative.
Charles II. kittinger has purchased
from Mrs. Mary Il. lIoAand IS Holstein
hsifers. The animals are fine sueci
mems, and will he put on Mr.. Addicks
stock farm, ut Clayn!ont.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
LuroI,e,I overheard. .

Cbestertown, Md. Juno 90. Mrs.
Charles I, Westcott, wife Of State Sena.
tor Westcott made narrow sscane from
drowning this afternoon. She was on
the yacht HespeTus, and when the boat
luI ched she fell headforemost into %
feet of water. She was rescued by Carl
Westcott aud Capt Cecil Atkinson.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
Oyeronme nr thn linn,.

Thomas Moreland of No. 312 East
Ninth street, whiIs working on a hay
wagon on the causeway Thursday after
noon was overcome by the heat and fell
10 feet TO tho ground, striking hia head
and sustaining serious injury. He was
given immediate attention at the resi-.
dence of John Filler, after which he
was taken to bis residence.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
nEAnIN an o1n rRrNK.
sad Accident During Game of Hide.ar
seaM.

seek.
Henderson, Ky. June "a. When an
old trunk at the residence Of Joseph
Melton, near Bcrdley, in Union county.
was opened last night the father found
his two daughters Laura, aged z years,
and Jennie. aged years.--lying in it,
smothered TO death.
While their parents were absent the
children had been playing hide and
seek with three other tots, and while
searching for good hiding place the
two evidently thought of the old trunk,
which was in the cellar. and crawled
into it and closed the lid. A spring
lock made it an air. tight tomb.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
Law Firm Dissolved.

Judge Spruance will continue to
occupy his Offices in the Equitable
Building for the present. The firm of
W. G. and Arthur W. Spruance having
been dissoved, the latter has taken
separate offices in the same building.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
Death of SIR. james W. yeasey.

Elkton, Nd, June %. james W.
Veasey died at the home of his sister.
Mrs. Samuel L. Wills, at EarIeyille,
BE was son OF the late ex Gov. Thomas
W. Veasey.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
CHURCH DESTROYED by Incendiarles.

Randolph, Mass, June ~. The First
Baptist Church was destroyed by fire
early this morning, causing loss of
S25, 600 There is general impression
that the fire was the work of ineen-
diaries, as there has beon no occasion
for light or heat in the building since
tho services last Sunday evening.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
PAID fur I,.l,ef.

In May the Pennsylvania Railroad
Voluntary Relief Department paid out
si6.5l7. Of this cum the payments on
tho Northern Central amounted to
si,3l5. and on the Philadelphia, Viii.
mipgton Il Baltimore, So, 69l.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
Na,,onuI Edncnt,ona, Assoc,at,on

Prof. a. II. Berlin, Prof. q. A. Har,
ter and several other Delaware in.
structrs will attend the convention OF
the National Educational AssocIatou,
which will be held 10 Milwaukee next
month. Mr.. Berlin is member OF the
board OF directors.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
1hn,nn nndly Lnosrntea.

William Ii. Hume of No. 1910 French
street, machine baud ut the shop 0f
the jackson & Sharp Co., aceratell
the thumb uf the right hand by
coming in contact with friction
wheel Thursday. Ths injury was
dressed by DR.. First.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
A rntnI I.rnlnslnn.

New York, june "a. -Mrs. Julia
Martin, proprietress os a dyeing and
cleaning establishment, was killed in
stanty and an emrloye named Ernest
Levi, was fatally injured by the ex-
plosion OF can of henzine to day.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
niImnrs.nnl,or Nnntinis.

Miss Laura ". d. Baker of this city
aud W. j. Gilmore of Philadelphia
were married last night week at the
residence of the BRIDES mother, Mrs.
Frank Baker, No. l05 West Seventh
street. The ceremony was performed
in the beautifully decorated parlor in
the presence of many guests. A. 9.
Dennis of this city ami Miss Elizabeth
Wingard of Coatesville, Pa, played
the wedding march from Mendelssobn.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. W. l.. S. Murray, d. D., of St.
Paul's NJ. +. Church. Isaac ". Bowers
and j. Albert Oliver. Jr, acted ne
ushers and j. Harry Maths of Phila.
delphia as hest man. Miss Tillie NJ.
Baker was the bridesmaid. The bride
wore white silk, trimmed with white
lace and ribbon, and she carried bride
roses. The bridesmaid wore lavender
with organdie, trimmed with Valen.
cienne lace, and carried La France
roses. At the Wedding supper which
followed tho ceremony, the dishes used
were family heirloom more than 100
years old. Mr.. and Mrs. Gilmore went
On trip north. They will be lat
home" at No. 2640 Hancock street,
Philadelphia, after July 9th.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
FunaraI ot wina,n ~ unnn.,,

Chestertnwn, Md, June 80. William
W. Mcknett, one OF the most highly
respected citizens of Kent county, was
buried in Chester cemetery this after
noon. He was in the 63d year of his age.