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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-24
DEcAr or rHE suyDAr.scHoor.
The Average Sunday school of To-day Is a
Rebuke to Intelligence,

The Average Sunday school of To-day Is "A
Rebuke to Intelligence.
In the Ladies' Home journal Edward
Box writes on 1.-THE Decay OF the Sun
day echool. and points out the reasons
therefor. 81 have in mind" he says.
mot less than II different men who are
acting as superintendent of our Sun
day- schools. Not one of these men
has even suggestion Of force; not
spark of personal magnetism, not per-
s0nal possession which goes to draw
children to him or to the school over
which he presides. In five of these
cRsus the men have been failures in
business; by men in the outer world
they are passed over, and yet the church
places them in positions which call pre-
eminently for every element which they
so distinctly lack. To he a successful
head OF Sunday school calls for man
with the instincts Of leadership; a man
who will infuse life into tho school;
hope and courage into his teachers;
who is fertile OF mind and intiuite in
capacity; who can draw children to
him anu retain their interest. Not only
must he elevate his children In
spiritual sense, but lessons OF the
highest morality must be taught; an
|, influence refining to mind and nature
must be exhalod, and oil the time the
interest OF the children must be arrested
and held. Infinite variety and method
must he sought. The young quickly
tire OF anything which long remains
the same. anu that is why they are
firing of the Sunday -Hchoo. 1t has
too long remained the same. II has
fallen into a rut, and the fault lies
between the presiding spirits Of the
school who have no ability for their
positions. and the churches who have
nlaced them there or allowed them to
remain. - Mr.. Box concludes his
discussion with the assertion that
the average Sunday. school OF TO day
is a rebuke to intelligence and dis
credit TO the church. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-24

When night comes, beds are prepared,
says X. Mitsukuri in Atlantic. he'd
ding ia brought out from the closets
whers il has hesn put away during the
day. One or two large thick futons,
or cushions are spread directly on the
mats of bedrooms, and coverings which
look like enormous kimono or clothes
are spread over them. Every traveller
has told of the pillow made of wooden
box with little cylindrical cushion on
top, but this kind OF pillow is going
out Of fashion, Softer cylindrical bill
lows, made by stutiing cloth bag with
husks of buckwheat, are now more
community used. In the summer il TO-
necessary to have mosquito nets, which
generally inclose the whole room. As al
rule, Japanese familiss retire early. Ten
O'Clock ia about the average time.
Eleven is considered late. A function
that begins at 0 or 10 and lasts till the
small hours of the morning fairly stag
gers the Japanese. ''Why,;' they say,
even ghosts, who are CONNIE ii faut,
retire by that hour"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-24

In this Persian Gulf the divers have
curious way Of opening the season.
They depend implicitly upon the shark
conjurers, and will not descend without
their presence To meet this difficulty,
the government is Obliged to hire the
charmers to divert the attention of the
sharks from the fleet AS the season
approaches, vnst numbers of natives
gather along the shore and erect huts
and tents and bazaars. At the oppor.
tune moment usually at midnight, so
as TO reach the oyster banks al sunrise
the feet, to the number Of so or 100
boats, puta out 10 sea. Each of these
boats carries two divers, n steersman,
and shark charmer, and lie manned by
eight or ten rowers. Other conjurers
remain on shore, twisting their bodies
and mumhling lamentations to divert
the sharks. In case man eater is
perverse enough to disregard the charm
and attack diver, an alarm ia given,
and no other diver will descend that
day. The power of the conjurer is be-
lieved to be hereditary, and the efficacy
of his lamentations to be wholly indie
pendent of his religious faith. Lip
pincotts
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-24
Niagara offered for War.

a number of owners of fine steam
yachts in this country have expressed
their willingness to lender the use of
their craft to the government in the
event of an emergency. Among them ia
Howard Gould of New York owner of
the yacht Niagara, now being con-
atructed at the yards Of the Harlan &;
Hollingsworth Co. in this city, who
last week said: IF the govern ment
would accept the services of the Niagara
in the event of war with spain,
should gladly place her at the disposal
of the President. 1t would be my duty
as an American.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-24


The dahlia has proved the truth of
the old saying that ''all Things come
around to those who stand and wait. y
After years of neglect this once popular
plant has been taken in hard by the
florists, and now it looks as IL We we're
to have dahlia craze. The semi
double varieties will be more popular
than tine single sort, because Of the
greater mass of color afforded by their
larger flowers, and the old. very double
type will be again in favor. Some of
the new varieties are described az
being wonderfully fino, especially a
white kind called Snowbird and a aoft
yellow variety named Mrs. Dutton, hut
there are 80 many listed as new that
further special mention would be out
of place, so ] refrain therefrom, -
Ladies' Home Journal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-24

Thomas Faulkner OF Hickman, Sussex
county, and Miss Louisa NJ. Pletzer OF
Baltimore, both deaf mutea, we're mar
ried last night week at the residence of
the bride'e parents by the Rev. j. W r.
Sumwalt, assisted by the Rev. ID. E.
Moylan, D. D. Previous to their mar
riage they had seen each other only
twice. Their courtship was carried on
entirely by correspondence under the
eyes of the parents of the bride. The
bride will be 26 years old in few
weeks, and is an attractive looking girl
OF a decided brunette type. She has
been deaf and dumb since she was eight
months old, the affiiction being brought
on by sickness. For long time she
was student ar Knapp's Institute for
Deaf Mutes, and is exceedingly we'll
educated. About year ago she became
member Of the Eutaw Street Method
ist Episcopal Church Mission, com posed
entirely of mutes. and there it was that
she met her husband
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-24
JACK Ers .iND CAPEs.
Outer Wraps That win bs Worn by Wei
dressed W0men.

Outer Wraps That VIII be Worn by Well
dressed Women.
For the early spring there Is de-
cided change in both jackets and
capes," says the Ladies' Home journal.
Entirely close- fitting jackets are sal
dom worn. They tend either to the
Russian blouse effect or to the semi fit.
ting styles. The blouse effects should
BIS avoided by all women who have
short waiets or measure more thnn "a
inches about the waist. For these
figures the jacket with the fitted back
and straight front is advised. Sleeves
will continue to I've tight, though upon
the shoulders there will be some full
ness, and they viii oftenest be capped
by loose drapery which is, for no special
reason, called jockey Capes are more
deliberately trimmed than ever before,
and their Innings are exquisite. bro
caded Innings are no longer in vogue,
preference being given to plain moires,
rich silks and velvets. The coat skirt
or basque will this season be cut shorter
but not 80 full, and not ripping as it
was last season. The cape IL regarded
as necessity, although it is not sup
posed TO give any warmth. or to be any
thing more than beautiful adjunct to
smart costume.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-24

]. Frank Curry Of this city has OBJ.
tanned letters patent on shoe. fastener.
The device is a hook, with roller at
tachmunt, operated on the same princi.
pie as pulley. When the shoe has
been put IN the foot, the laoing is
pulled, and the slack il passed around
the ankle and fastened to clasp at the
top of tine shoe, and when the shoe is
to be removed from the foot, the upper
ends of the lacing are withdrawn from
thu clasp. and the flaps are forced apart.
The invention is great improvement
in that it entiraly does away with. un-
tying or detaching tho lacing either in
putting on or removing the shoe.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-24

DR.. William Kleinstuber OF this city
and Miss Ida AIT OF Philadelphia were
married last night week at the residence
of the BRIDES mother, No. 1858 Frank
ford avenue, by the Rev. F. Wischan.
DR.. ". A. Hitschler was the best man
and Miss Kate Voight, the bridesmaid.
Messrs. Carl Yeager, Frederick Grad
wohl and Frederick Steinle Of this city
were ushers. DR.. and Mrs. Emil Hertel
and relatives of DR.. Kleinstubsr were
present from this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-24
MARnInp AZ LAnpENRune.
Miss Grace Dripps become the Wife Of wi
liam G. Crossan.

Miss Grace Dripps become the Wife of will
liam G. Crossan.
A very pretty home wedding took
place at the residence OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Matthew Dripps, Landerburg. Pa, yes
terday afternoon week at l.30 O'Clock,
the contracting parties being their
daughter, Miss Grace, and William G.
Crossan of Landenbure. The house was
beautifully decorated for the occasion
and promptly at 1.30 o'clock, to the
strains Of the bridal chorus from Lohen-
grin, rendered by Miss Emma j. CrRw
ford of West Grove, tho bridal party
descended tc the parlor and took their
places beneath bower composed Of
laurel and flowers.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. d. Collie OF Martieville Methodist
Church. The bride wore charming
gown of cream mohair, trimmed in rib
bon and chiffon. and carried white car
nations. She was attended by her sister,
MisH Lizzie DrippH as bridesmaid. who
wore blue mohair and carried pink car
nations. The best man was Harry Alex
ander. After the ceremony congratula-
tions we're extended and sumptuous
dinner was served. Many useful and
beautiful presents were received. Guests
were present from Pomeroy, philadel.
phia, Lancaster, ParBesbuTg, West
Chester, Wilmington, West Grove and
Martieyille. ..-. .-.-= .....
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-24
BRILLIASr HOME WEDDING.


Edward Baker Mode and Miss Elizabeth y.
Baker Married Last Sight Week.
Miss Elizabeth j. Baker, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Baker, and
Ed. B. Mode were married last night
week at the residence of tine BRIDES
parents, No. 405 Washington street, iu
the presence OF large party of friends
and relatives. The house was mag
nificently decorated with cut flowers,
smilax, maiden hair fern anu palms.
pink roses and carnations being promi-
nently displayed. A ball of carnations
was one Of the beautiful effects in the
dining room.
at o'clock, TO the strains OF the
bridal chorus from Wagner's "Lohen-
grim" the bridal party entered the
psrlor. Miss Madeline Jones was the
flower girl and Miss Ida Hardness of
Philadelphia the maid of honor. The
groom was attended by his cousin,
Walter d. Mode. The ceremony was
Murray, D. D., rector OF st. Andrew g
Episcopal Church. The bride was given
away by her father. She wore white
brocade satin, trimmed with duchess
Taco, and carried bouquet Of bride
roses and lilies of thu valley. The
groom's gift to the bride was diamond
brooch. The maid of honor wore white
organdie with lace trimmings over pink
tadets, and carried pink roses. The
BRIDES gift 10 the lnaid OF honor was a
ruby brooch. The flower girl wore light
blue tatfeta, trimmed with lace and
carried basket of Marguerites.
A reception followed the ceremony.
The caterer was Fontaine OF Philadel-
phia.
After a trip to Florida, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mode will reside at The Gables.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-24

In the Century John Sidney Webb
describes 1.-THE River Trip to the Klou-
dixie" In telling of his visit TO the,
FL Dorado mines, the author says:
The sluice boxes are made OF boards,
machine or whip sawed, and roughly
nailed up into troughs or boxes, and
fitted together like stovepipes. Ceats
are nailed into the last boxes, called
RIFLES, or, in some instances, shallow
auger holes are bored into the bottom
boards. Tho boxes are theu set up in
line on gentle slope, and the pay dirt
is shoveled in at the top, and stream
OF water, controlled by dam. sluices
over the dirt and gold. The weight Of
gold is 30 great that it falls, and the
dirt and useless gravel washes of, the
gold being caught upon the Gleats or in
the holes scattered about. In the last
boxes quicksilver is put in to catch the
very iine gold. When the gold is
taken from the boxes IL Is called a
"clean up
On the day ] was there august
17tl), at No. 30 Ell Dorado 500. 600 was
"cleaned up in "a hours, with only
one man shoveling in the dirt. Such
wonderful results may mean, however,,
months Of expensive work; but when
it comes, it comes quick" as the say
Ing is among the miners.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-24
TEAM WHIsr MATCHES.
The Schedule of Contests Arranged by the
Atlantic Assoclatiop

Atlantic Association.
The schedule for the Atlantic Whist
Associations contests is as follows:
March 26th-Hamilt vs. Washing
ton at Philadelphia; Wilmington VS..
Baltimore at Baltimore; Philadelphia
bye.
April 2d--FIamilton vs. Wilmington
at Philadelphia; baltimore ys. Phia-
delphia Mt Baltimore; Washington bye.
April 9th Washington VS.. Baltimore
ut Baltimore; Philadelphia va. Will
mington al Philadelphia; Hamilton
bye.
April 10th Hamilton w. Philadel-
phia ct Philadelphia; Washington vs.
Wilmington at Washington; Baltimore
bye.
April Hamilton va. Baltimore
at Philadelphia; Washington w. Pnila.
delphin at Philadelphia; Wilmington
bye.
April aOth-IIamilton VS.. Washing
ton at Washington; Wilmington vs..
Baltimore at Wilmington; Philadelphia
bye.
May 7th-- Hamilton va. Wilmington
at Wilmington; Baltimore VS.. Phila.
delphia at Philadelphia; Washington
bye.
May 18th Washington VS.. Baltimore
at Washington Philadelphia vs.. Will.
mington at Wilmington: Hamilton bye.
May 22d-Hamilton Va. Philadelphia
at Hamilton Washington vs. Whining
ton at Wilmington; Baltimore bye.
May 29th--Hamilton w. Baltimore at
Baltimore; Washington vs.. Philadel-
phia at Washington; Wilmington bye
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-24
CURRENT LirERATGRE.

Mexico, that has more to give Tor 10
withhold) than we fully realize, has
tho power to kindls enthusiasm; and
perhaps that is the beat gift of oil.
Mr.. Lumnis. in his new book called
THE Awakening Of Nation; Mexico
Of To-day" (Harper's), communicates
as sort OF inspiration or contagion to
his readers more or less Of his own
ardent friendship for the laud, its peo-
pie, and its institutions; and that he ia
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-24
SKETCH OF MR.. BRUCE.

Blanche X. Bruce was born in Prince
Edward county. Va, on March lst,
1871. lie was of African descent, was
born a slave, and received the rudinents
of education from the tutor of his
masters son. He taught auhool for a
tins at Hannibal Mo-, and later be-
came student at Oberin. In 1860 he
became a planter 10 Mississippi, and
was appointed a member Of the Missis.
sippi Levee Board. lie was elected
sheriff Of his county, and subsequently
was elected superintendent of educa-
tun. In 1875, he was elected United
States Senator, az Republican, aud
served until March Sd, lSEl He was a
member of avery Republican national
convention held since 1868. In 1881,
he was appointed by President Garfield
register of the Treasury, and later was
appointed recorder Of deeds for the Dia-
Ntrict of Columbia. About six months
ago, he was again appointed register of
the Treasury, by President Mckinley.
Next AFTER Fred Douglass, Mr.. Bruce
had long bssn regarded as perhaps the
most conspicuous man of his race.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-24


As yet the origin of pearls is a matter
of mere speculation. The old theory
that they were CONCEALED dew drops
pierced by sunheams'' was supported
by naturalists as late as 1854, and ia
evidenced in Venetian medal bearing
an open oyeter- shell receiving drops Of
rain, with the motto, "By the divine
dew" Later conchologists, however,
contend that the pearl. nucleus may be
some minute particle. as a grain of
sand, or the frustule OF a diatom, or a
tiny parasite. or perhaps one Of the ova
of the pearl -oyster itself. This particle
or foreign body lie gradually surrounded
by thin layers of nacre until IL is com
plstely encysted add the pearl formed.
The consecutive layers may vary 10
brightness and color, and a defect may
be caused by contact with another
foreign substance, thus changing the
value with earh new layer and some
times causing lively kernel or
"seed" TO no enclosed in an apparently
poor pearl -Lippincutt's.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-24

The annual election of officers of the
Red MEMS Hall Co. was held last night
week with the following result: presi
dent, Leonard iieiss; Vice President,
William II. Taylor; Secretary, George
G. Guthrie; Treasurer, William II.
Hanua; Directors at Large, George g.
Byron, larry Shnwalter, William Ii.
Kramer. Emile Butcher, Josiah Berry,
Z. +. Eckel, r. II. Hama, Edward
Mclntire, ". j, ilemphill. L. A. Zebley.
W. II. Taylor, Harry Cheairs, George
@. Guthrie, b. +. Sheppard.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-24
Dyspepsia an Easy Enemy to vapqu,.h.


- As painful and annoying az dys-
nepsia is it may be easily and quickly
cured il the sufferer will only lie cure-
full in his daily diet" is the authori-
tative statement with which Mrs. i, 4,
Rorer opens her article on what TO
Eat When You Have Indigestion, ~ in
the Ladies Home journal In further
pointing the way TO immunity from
this all-too common ailment, Mrs.
Rorer tells what articles of food and
general classes of food tn avoiu and
what may he eaten, and gives dietary
lists for those who arc suffering from
stumach troubles. Those who have
fought against dyspepsia will he sur
prised TO find how really few articles OF
food are prohibited, and to learn that
the commoner articles Of foud--those in
most general uss--are the worst breeders
of dyspepsia. 1t is likewise a surprise
TO know that water, internally and ex-
ternally-- and etsrnally." as an emi- &,
nent physician has addeh--has very
great curative powers in the treatmentj
OF stomach disorders.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-24

Digga-"I don I beieys old Singleton
left anything like tho fortune he is re :
ported to have left
BigGs--" not? According 10 the
newspaper reports, he loft several mil
lions.
Diggs-"Yes. / know; but he has
been dead three weeks now and not one
woman has turned up who claims be
was her husband. "-Chicago News.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-24
ooveIl-Morris wedding.

Harry X. Covell and Miss Katharine
Morris were married at Wye, Nd, last
night week by the brides father, Rev.
Q. Is. Morris, assisted by the groom g
brother In law, the Rev. Ralph It.
Courssy of this city. W. II. Morris
and George 4. Vandyke of this city
we're usbers. Tho guests Included Mr..
and Mrs. James s. Vandyke and Mr..
and Mrs G. T. Vandyke of Whining
too and Mr.. and Mrs. George Watts Of
Townsend.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-24
q, D.,. are prompt, efficient and
IlOOQ S RlllS easy in effect. 25 cents
Drosses that VIII be Worn After the Psae-
tential Season.


tential Season.
LADIES' Home journal.
With tho newest Easter gowns comes
a soft, supple skirt which clinga closely
around tue hips and widens gradually.
toward the edge, where it has with
Of between four and five yards. No
stiffening material is employed for this,
the idea being to get an easy curve.
Very often, to produce this effect o.
separate and rather elaborate UNDER
skirt 10 furnished. The bodice which
has the Invisible fastening continues in.
vogue, although many costumes have q
tight back with a semi loose plns.ron.
Sleeves continue to DO quite close-
fitting, with slight fulness at the top.
The neck dressings ara less compli-
Gated, the decoration above the high
collar covering only one third Of the
neck Among the colors hest liked are
champagne, brown, blue, pink, helio-
trope, bronze green. red. black las a
matter of COURSE and white, most im-
pOrtant OF ALL
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-24
NOSTALGIA.
Richard Burton.

All through their lives men build or dream
them homes,
Longing for peace and quiet and house
hold loM
All through Their lives-though offering
hecatombs
To worldly pleasures and the shows
thereof.
And at the last, life-sick. with still the same
Unconquerable desire within their breast,
They yearn for heaven and murmur its dear
name.
Deeming it, more than mortal homes
are blest.
Boston Traveller.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-24

Tue case of James Mccoy VS.. Mahlon
x. Foster, an action for ths recovery of
Il sum of money alleged TO have been
taken and retained by the defendant,
was heard before Magistrate Kelley on
Thursday. Andrew G. Gray appeared
for the Defendant. After hearing the
evidence of Mccoy and William r.
Ratlidge the case was dismissed
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-24
Then sh. Was Sorry sne snot..

Jesais-"Do yuu believe in fortunes
telling?"
Tom-"0h, I don't know. Some-
times I'm half inclined to think there
may be something in it,"
Jessie" Because gypsy once told
me that l was to be married twice and
that my first husband was to leave inc
with an immenae fortune. :"
Tom" That settles it, / take no,
risks. Get some other fellow to be the
first one and il his part Of it comsu
true I'll call around again. Good
night "-Chicago News
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-24

Human Mechanism Requires a Lubricant.
"Oil is always required for lubri
eating, and the human machine is not
az exception. snys Mrs. S. T. Rorer,
telling how dyspepsia may be cured, in
the Ladies' Home journal. Fats,
however. must in cases of Intestinal in.
digestion be used sparingly and care.
fully. Ten drops of pure olive oil once
a day may be taken either after the
noon or night meal. Ii may he put on
a piece of bread and thoroughly masti.
Gated. Well-made butter is an ex-
ceedingly good form of fat. but should
be used without salt. tsaspoonful
of cream taken slowly, held in the
mouth and then swallowed, will also
answer the purpose. Bear in mind that
small quantity of any ono of these
frequently administered ia much more
easily borne than tbs whole quantity
at single dose. "
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-24

The Locust Point plant for manutac-
turing mortar by machinery. 10 be
operated by Baltimore capitalists and
of which J. Frank Curry will he super
intendent, will soon be 10 operation,
and will supply both Baltimore and
Norfolk with mortar. Later three
auxiliary plants will be established.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-24

Chicago, ILL.,, March II. --Robert f.
Brunton known in theatrical circles the
world over as Lord" Brunton. died
here last night. lie came to Chicago
on Sunday with Hanlon'H Superba Co.
aud was taken ill soon after his arrival.
His remains will be sent to London,
England.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-24
pEsrn OF BLANonEK. BRucE.

Occurred on Thursday in the city OF
Washington.
Washington. March IT. - Hon. Blanche
X. Bruce, register Of the Treasury,
died this morning, at 8. IL o'clock.
Mr.. Bruce's death had been expected
for several days. He suffered from a
complication of stomach troubles,
which ut first appeared not serious, but
last week he lOst strength steadily. and
towards tho close OF the week it be-
came apparent that his vitality was
ehbing rapidly.