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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-11-16
WORDS OF WISDOM.

Let friendship creep gently TO n
height; if it rush to it, it may soon run
itself out of breath.
The fear that our kind acts NAV he
received with ingratitude should never
deter us from performing such acts.
Happiness is like n sunbeam, which
the least shadow intercepts. while ad.
versity IL M often IA the rain of spring.
The time is flying this way on rapid
wings, when the only thing that can
prosper in this world is righteousness.
Life is continually weighing us i'm
very sensitive scales and telling every
one of usprecisely what his real weight
IL to the last grain of dust.
The great duty of life is not to give
pam; and the most acute reasoner can.
not find an excuse for one who volun.
tarily wounds the heart of n fellow
creature.
All great men are brave i'm initia
tive; but the courage which enables
them to succeed where others dare not
even attempt is never so potent as
when 1T leads to entire self-forgetful-
ness
How mankind defers from day to
day the best 1t can do and the most
beautiful things it can enjoy. without
thinking that every day may be the
last one. and that lost time is lost
eternity,
Be deaf to the suggestions of tale
bearers, calumniators, pick thanks or
m la Il
great men sleep, sowing the tares of
discord and division, distract the tran
guilty of charity and all friendly so.
ciety.
Wear your learning like your watch.
In n private pocket, and do not pull it
out and display it merely to show that
You have one. If you are asked what
O'Clock it il, tell it, but do not pro
claim it hourly and unaskcd, like the
Waterman.
Honest and discriminating praise
never really makes any one vain. 1t
encourages fresh efforts; it gives new
vitality and vigor; it is pleasurable
stimulant, not nm Intoxicating drug.
There is far too little of it i'll the world
for the worlds good.
The way life is by no means smooth,
but let us not make it rougher than it
IL. The world is not all we could wish ::
but If 1T goes wrong, let us not spend
ourselves trying to make it worse
Rather let us make it little smoother
and little pleasanter by our DISPOSE
ton, manners and deeds If men in
general are out of sorts, there is the
more need Of our being in sorts.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-11-16
Lost Her Tresse- while She slen,.

TO go to bed with glossy locks of
brown or yellow and TO arise with
them white is an experience which is
at least not entirely unheard Of But
to go to sleep with Iuxurinnt tresses
and to wake up with head shaven
and shorn and entirely without knowl-
edge of how the calamity happened
that is something new.
That is the experience which Miss
Emma Weitz, of st. Louis. has had.
She was the possessor of most brill
liant auburn hair and most profuse
locks. She went to bed on Monday
night with her hair in the customary
nocturnal braid and she awoke on
Tuesday morning to find that she had
only n boyish crop left She had not
been disturbed Mt any time during the
night and there was no trace of her
missing hair
The family is divided in its theories
to account for the loss Emma's
father has never admired her hair
and has always objected TO the way
she wore it. But he denies that his
were the shears that clipped her braids
Emma incliues to think that burglar
made way with her valuable posses
sion, but no other valuables in the
house were disturbed And everyone.
even the heart-broken loser Of the
hair is utterly unable 10 account for
the fact that the shearing took place
without her knowledge.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-11-16

One of the most ingenious methods
known for photographing persons and
keeping them i'm ignorance Of tho fact
IS that employed by the Bank Of
France. The bank has n hidden studio
In gallery behind the cashiers desk,
so that at signal from one Of the
banks employees any suspected Gus
toner will instantly have his picture
taken without his own knowledge. The
camera has also become very useful in
the detection Of frauds, n word or fig
ure that to the eye seemed completely
erased being clearly produced in en-.
larged photographs Of the document
that had been tempered with.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-11-16
To Dry wet shoes.

First wipe of gently with a soft
cloth all surface water and mud then.
while wet rub we'll with paraffin oil,
using for the purpose She furred side
Of flannel Set them aside until
PARTIALLY dry, when a second treat
ment with oil is advisable. They may
then be deposited in conveniently
warm place, where they will dry grad
ually aud thoroughly Before apply
ing blacking or kid dressing, give them
q final rubbing with flannel, still
slightly damp with paralin, and your
boots will he soft and flexible as new
kid, and he very little affected by the
BATH i'm the rain
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-11-16

On board the Britannia NJ Dart
mouth, England q young Prince of
Siam Is showing that one does not
need to be n Briton 10 love the sea.
The Prince, who is undergoing the
usual education for passing out rs a
naval cadet, and who, when that
training is completed, will at once
join the Siamese navy, speaks English
prettily, and shows all an English
lads fondness for the sea.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-11-16
ADVERTISING aArEa.

Advsrtisemsntsw viii b Inserted a q. s.l,..
per s9usre tor NE ara inssrtiea s.d ~,
SEM f1r each subsequent inssrtion.
Sannscs and Special notices ~,
than oae dollar.
Al. LesM advertisements will b inssrtsl "A
tes rasss allowed By law and Will. 1. an $500
be s snsc.a 70 The attorney, and payment viil
CuAhek9 HoR ANNoUNCxNrNraE
"SnV emosss, IS; State and Congress, $40.
Terms for etan Hing advertiseme nts msd.
1Iss on application 70 the publisher.
~, fhsSrtNo executed with neatnsn and
s. S1-Orders b. mall Till receive
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-11-16
THE SING OF WHEAT.

tho
and the ST of the light.
secret to the
son shimmering, shining Ito
The winds tossed o
gave cirgor ITO mygold:
And heard far rejoicing,
And golden banners
heard the of cities, n the shalow dells
The ringing and the singing all den bells
For the blue skys nd
In an answer to the valleys Of
swectened fcrvid
gladdened homes with garand the
Ana my story glory, and = ''
Ihcy march beneath
Tim
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-11-16

[SS MAY, oh, Miss
May Come an see
de cake. Hits done
iced now, called
Aunt Mexico from the
foot of the stairs.
Mary had just been
trying on her gown
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02
w a AMAI1EKS'S.
PHILADELPHIA, Monday, Nov. 20, 1891
Sight-Seers Should Come
Early

Yes, and come often. The store
Is as different each day as several
thousand workers can make it.
Each day is an "opening Day."
10 use an overworked phrase-a
show day. Merchandise, and the
daily story of it, rings with the
spirit Of gift-time-as though the
giving of gifts was the pleasantest
Of things to do. Well, isn't it,
Such collection of merchandise
at retail has never before been gath.
eredunder one roof-beauty, useful.
ness. A store might almost be for
given for carelessness during these
busy days--tlle oarelessnesS that
should let in unworthy things. Most
stores have need to ask this forgive.
ness. Hence, only such an odd store
as this is really comfortable Christ.
mas store. No risks.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02
THE NEWS Of NEW GlSTLE
monthly Meeting Of BOARD of the Educ

Monthly Meeting OF Board of the Ednca-
ton.
speslai CORRESPONDENT OF t.zetle aud innrhal
Now Castle, Dec. !, Tim mnnthlY
nestipc of tho Board Of Education @aH
held last night. The reports OF tue
commiiteos on buildings showed inc
proueyties to be in good condition,
The following billa were ordered paid,
Ampricsn look Co., a;iS.0S; Joseph
Dixon Co, SLIGO; leckham, Little
ca. S2. 40; Alden t6poaros SONS q Io',
50. 50; Thomas Frazer, express ana sun
driea, 81. Ioman Is McGrory, Va
cents.
The report of the finance committee
showed tho amount in bank to be ~.
9sG. AZ, divided as follows; CITY iunu,
S953 63: State fund. 1872 ~,
The report Of Prof. Andrews was read
and orderad fled 1t shows total nj
tendance of SIG; average attendance,
i6S seatng capacity, GIG
Names OF those deserving special COM
incubation for denortmont and progress:
School No. u christopher Grier,
Elsie Stewart, Mary Morrison, Lizzie
Clark.
School M. 8. Edna Turner, RoSie
McCabe. Mary Stewart, Lena RininrR
Alma Dyer, Vera Strawhecker, larry
Weggenmenn.
Miss Mania Vantine substituted one
day for Misc Smith, one day for Miss
keher, three days for Misc Barnes,
hall DAY for NJ iss Fleming aud two anu
one half days for Miss Shellenherger.
A communication Uas received from
George A. Wolf asking toe co operation
al the board in the preparation OF an
Ideal Prospectus of the City OF Now
Castle. =" The sum Of go was asked to
no given 10 the Commercial Club 10
assist in tho work.
Samuel A. llooth mnde a statement
showing what was intended ana do.
signed in the work. lilo said that IL
photographs had been taken by Mr..
Wolf during to day and tha work was
an assured success. Photographs similar
10 those used in the Board of Trades
prospectus of the city OF Wilmington
| were exhibited.
President Stewart stated that he
could not say what action the hoard
would take in the matter but was
heartily in favor Of the project Mr.
| Ellison thought that while tho matter
of plenGing muuoy was not altogether
| in tine prurince oil the hoard, be though
it waa a good thing and hc would otfeI
| n motion that $40 be pledged. Mr..
paakyne sail that the sum asked was
small and he was in favor OF II.
Mr.. Frazer moved 10 amend by max
ing the sum $50. Mr.. Eliason refused
TO accept the amendment
Tha motion for Sl5 was unanimously
carried. Secretary Eekles was notitieC
to inform MIR. Wolfe of the action.
Orders wore drawn for tho salaries o.
teachers. janitors ami secretary.
Prof. Andrews addressed the board il
regard to the coming Teachers' lnHtitutt
and stated that the board would ~
under no expense. lie said he would h'
satisfied to allow the teachers the en-
tire time, which thoy could make vi
during May week, if necessary. Th'
teachera OF the schools in this city vii
be required TO report at tho dilferen
sessions held in the Opera House.
Mr.. DeaEyne moved TINT the school
be clossd on December 18th, sth, 9th AM
10th and the teachers allowed thel
salaries, provided they attend the Res
sions. The motion prevailed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02

According TO the Milford Herald, Mr..
James G. McCatfrey of that town ia the
recipient of letter from William j.
Bryan, in response to one sent hy him
tn the late candidate, rendering con-
gratulations upon the result OF the
recent elections, What comfort these
elections can convey to Bryan and hia
followers it ia hard to conceive, and
evidently Mr. Bryan himself was not
feeling very joyful, Judging from the
tenor Of his roply. which was as fol
lows:
My Dear Sir: / thank you for your
lettnr of November 9th. The elections
OF 1897 give great encouragement to
those who behave that himatallism
must he restored by the independent
action Of the unitad States. lGyents
are yindicating the Chicago platform.
! believe it will grow stronger as tho
months go by anil that the people will
turn 10 it for relief from the disastrous
effects of Republican policies.
Bimstallism' indeed! IIore is a
surprising change that seems TO have
come Ger the spirit" of William j.
Bryan's dream. Bimetallism iustead
of FREQ silver coinage' Can il he that
even Gryan is repudiatirg the rampant
declaration Of tina convention that
placed him in nomination for Preai-
dent, which demanded ''the free and
unlimited coinage of both silver and
gold at the present ratio of l6 to L,
without waiting for thu aid or consent
oi any other nation?"
1 OF course, bimetsllisln means the use
of both gold and silver as currency, al
fixed ratio of relative value, hut as
construed 10 the memorable campaign
OF last year, it was hsld to be widely
4 different from the free and unlimited
coinage of silver at the fixed ratio oil
l6 to ! With gold. Many advocates Of
bimetallism radically opposed frat
silver coinage, but they we're held by
iiryanites as enemies OF silver, anG
Chased with those WHO maintained
that the gold standard of our nationa
currsncy should bs inviolably pre-
served.
Now MIR. Bryan comes out in a lette
to Delaware sllrerite, and withou
saying word about the free aud un
limited coinage OF silver at the ratio o
l6 to l, which he preached day AM
night last year, refers only to himetal
lism. Evidently the real lessons Of tn
recent elections have made an impress
sion upon Mr.. Bryan as we'll as upoI
many others throughout the country.
s=-s--..----------
James g. Iiinksun Of this city ha
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02
STREETS AND SEWERS.


wants TO tbrhin FahhsyivhhtH aHenue-fN-
tension of Time Granted.
AT Tuesdays meeting OF ths Street
and Sewer Directors John Jacoby, who
is grading Pennsylvania avenue, asked
permission TO drain it into the new sewer
but the permission could not be given
as the sewer has not yet been accepted
by the board. There were several feet
of water under the railroad bridge yes
terday. The matter was referred to En-
gineer Ilatton anil some satisfactory ar
rangement will probably be made.
The board consented to an extension
of time to Mr.. Jacoby for the COM
petion OF the Silverbrools sewer. until
December 4th. lie elaimsd that bad
weather caused delay. II it is not done
by December 4th the board may impose
a penalty on him.
An or,ler for $3.50 was drawn to pay
comm issioners who haye acted in con /.
domination proceedings, l2 commissions
having been named since July.
At tho request of Broaius IL Smedlsy
tho department will furnish ashes 10
repair Union street between Thirteenth
and Fourteenth streets.
Secretary Wiley reported collections
of 1882. l6. The balance in hank was
1921, 35s.0S. Payrolls Of $3.50. II and
$500 were approved.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02
Death of an Esteemed Man.

General regret will be felt through.
out this city and State ut the announce
ment of the death OF George W.
Humphry, former editor of Every
Evening, which occurred on Wednes-
day night, at his home, Bluomland,
near Eustis, Fla. Mr.. lIumphry in his
life had followed various occupations,
and in each he made reputation as
careful and conscientious worker. He
was best known, perhaps, as news
paper writer, in which line he started
as reporter for Every Evening, in 1877,
acquired fame as a legislative cor
respondent, and for ten years filled the
editorial chair With credit and ability.
He was writer of great versatility,
and on the tariff and kindred subjects
was particularly forceful, his mind
being fortified to an unusual extent
with the facts and figures that are in
dispensablo to tho thorough and in
telligent consideration of such topics
In personal qualities he was most
charming, possessing one of those rare
characters in which equity, genial sym.
pathy and cordial good fellowship pre-.
dominate. Mr.. Humphry lived must Of
his life in Delaware, but a natural
inclination to rural pursuits led him,
about three years ago, to move to
Florida to follow orange cultivation,
and his death occurred at a time
when, after series Of encouragement
that would have oyerwhelmsd any mar
hut ono of his sunny, hopeful tempera
ment, success 10 all the lineu he hat
projected secmed surely promised, Few
men will DO moio sincerely mournsd il
| Delaware than George W. IInmnhry.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02

one Of the threa sisters, the G0rgons.
Algul is very remarkable variable
star. Most of the time 1t 10 o! tho
second magnitude, then il falls to tho
rnurth within little moro than four
hours. For 20 minutes it remains az
its minimum brightness, then it grad.
ually varies hack again TO tho second
magnitude, which hriehtnesa it will
maintain for nearly thrse days.
Vega and Gysnus are on the point OF
setting, while. In the east, Auriga and
Taurus are rising higher and higher.
AZ a somewhat later hour Of the even.
ing splendid Orion nppears abnye the
eastern horizon, soon to present the
most gorgeous star-picture in tie
heavens.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02
,.ExiAspLA rARAanAPHs.


4 large cnnnnery will probably be
erected ut Claiborne.
Water works will be orected ut Girls.
field at a cost OF from SIP, 600 to SIS, 600.
Capt Edward Ney Dndson and
George II. Caulk Of Easton have bought
tho schooner Annis NJ. Leonard from
Edmund t. Leonard.
The oldest dwsling at Royal Oak, an
ants Revolutionary house owned by
Edward 4. Benson and oucupiad hy
Michael Wahnor. was destroyed by FIRE
last Sunday.
The post0tilce Department cpntem.
plates changing the writing OF the
name Royal Oak to "Royalonk.
There has bsen one change already.
The ancient use was "The Royal Oak. :"
Gland bromley has been arrested at
Cambridge, charged with shooting
Capt. W, J. Wiley of Taylor's Island.
Tho shooting was the result OF dis
pute regarding wages. Capt Wiley 8
injuries are not serious.
"Catsrpillars in Australia are several
feet long. That soa The girls down
there are well fixed for fur boas.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02

James Herbert Mniiin and Miss Mary ANN
MendinhRli Married Last Evening.
James Herbert Mullin and Miss Mary
Anna Mendinhall ware married at &
O'Clock Tuasdnyeyening at the residence
of Mrs. Eli Mendinhall, No. 20l West
Eleventh street. The bride ia daughter
of the lato Eli Msndinhall, and Ia a
graduate of Bryn Ma%r College. Mr..
Mullin is son OF tho late James 4.
Mulin, and ia connected with the firms
OF j. L. Mullin & Sons Of this city,
and Mullin Il Loomis of West Chester
The bridal party marched into the
handsomely decorated parlor to the
strninR of the bridal chorus Of Wagner's
Lohengrin. Chrysanthemums we're
prominent 10 the decorations, tho back
ground being Of palms and ferns. The
ceremony was performed by the Rey.J.
Richards Boyle, ID. D., OF Trenton, n.
j., assisted by tie Rev. Henry Bskor,
ID. d., pastor of Grace NJ. Il. Church.
The bride was given away by bar
brother, Joseph FL MendIphall OF Boil.
vile, Nj. She wore white tatfeta silk.
en- train, and veil of tulle. and car.
ried violets. She was attended by Miss
Lucy Bard OF Louisville, KY. III iss
Helen V. McCaulley. Miss Eleanor
Todd and Miss Ruth NJ ullin of this
city, and Miss Maulo Burt Mccall OF
Philadelphia, They wore organdie over
white silk ami carried white chrysan
themums. Edward Benson Dennis of
CrIstied, Nd, acted az hest man. The
groom was also attended by his nephew,
Henry Mullin Robinson.
A recention aud the wedding supper
followed the ceremony, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mullin left 10 the evening on their
bridal trip. They will be at home after
January Sth. 1898. at the Green Tree
Hotel, West Chester.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02

1t ia probable that an act for the
restriction of immigration will be
passed by Congress at it's coming ees-
sion. one OF the provisions of which
will bs to make the reading of the Con
stitution OF the United States, either in
the English or soms other language,
the test of admission That aome re-
strietion is necessary will not be denied.
The United States may still be the
"asylum for the oppressed OF ali ma.
tions," but thay should not DO per-
mitted to become the dumping place of
the riff-raff, the outcasta, the beggars,
the idiots and the vicioua, lawless ele.
ments Of all the rest of crention.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02

Detectives MrVoy and Witsil Tues
day arrested Isaac Harris and John
Taylor, both colored, at Lewes, on the
charge OF attempting TO commit MUIR
derous assault upon Cophas Miller.
They we're given preliminary hearing
before Magistrate Wiltbank, who hold
them in $500 hail each for appearances
ut the upper court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02
VIEW TARIFF ON YKWsP4pERs.

The Pennsylvania RaIIruad Company VIII
Compel Publishers TO Pay 40 Cents Per
100 Pounds for Transportation.
The Wilmington newspaper publishers
Tuesday received Official notice from
the Pennsylvania Railroad Go. rotify-
ing them that after yesterday the COM
pany will charge for the transportation
OF newspapers over its lines. The notice
ia signed by George W. boyd, the us.
sistant general passenger agent, and
states THAT in view Of the large
amount of newspapers presented for
transportation in our baggage cars, it
has become necessary to fix tariff for
the transportation of the same and es-
tablish rntes and regulations for the
handling Of this traffic over the entiio
Bystem of the Pennsylvania railroad.
Beginning yesterday bundles of news
papers presented for transportation will
be weighed, and tho general baggage
agent will send bills 10 the publishers
at the close of each month. The charge
will be 40 cents per 100 pounds for 100
miles or less; 80 cents 100 pounds for
ovar 100 miles, and 81 per 100 pounds
to points on the Pennsylvania lines
weHt OF Pittshurg.
1t has always been the custom OF the
Pennsylvania Railroad 20. TO carry
newspapers free. but the bulk of napers
has increased so largely of late that the
company has decided to place tariff
on them. The company has been carry
ing at least two tons OF newspapers out
of Philadelphia alone every day, and it
Ia estimated that tbs new tariff will
mean an additional expense Of 5000 or
more month for some OF the tIailiss OF
that city. A vigorous protest has
already been entered against thu rule,
but the railroad officials say it will be
enforced.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02

Tho question Of new rules for the
government of the Democratic party OF
Nav Caste county Ia a very important
one. 1t will BIO well. therefore, for
leading Democrats TO give careful con-
sideration to the subject before tho
convention to revise the rules is held.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02

While at work on ono Of Hughes
Brothers Sc Bangs' acnws Tuesday,
Aristide De I4ucca had his right ankle
crushed. lie was brought to this city
and sent TO the Delaware Hospital,
where il was found necessary to ampu-
tate the foot.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02

Should Secretary Gage succeed IN
having a measure OF currency reform
enacted at the coming session of Con,
gross it would prove great thing for
the country. President Mckinley should
help hin heartily, il he wants national
prosper ~ to become fact during his
administration.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02

An election in Delaware unattended
by vote.buying would be rars occur.
renee, but it ought 10 bs seen next
year, II not, then somebody should be
sent to jail.