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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06

Chief Engineer Wilson OF the Engi
neering and Surveying Department re-
porta that during the year his depart
ment marked lines for IA buildings
In addition to this the engineers haze
made several hundred surveys Tor GURUS,
deeds, &c, and set large number of
centre stones Tine number Of build
ings for which lines we're marked each
month is as folluws:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06

The executors of Chandler Lamborn,
Francis NJ. Walker, attorney, sold an
IS acre farm near Union Thursday to
John NJ. Rurnito Of Chester county for
9i4 per acre.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06

A horse ownsd by ponahoe & Son of
Edge Moor, milk denlers, became sick
at Gilpin avenue and Van Buren, street
on Friday. IL WIS killed TO relieve
it OF ita autferingH.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06

DIR. Jchu g. Sites of Middletown
sustaioad painful injuries to his leg
and face last week in fall upon the
ice while skating.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06

The Newport Methodist Episcopal
Church has invited the Rev. Julius
Dodd to return as pastor next confer.
ence year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06
Union Teachers Agencies Of America.

Rev. L. d. Bass, ID. D., Manager.
PittsburG, Pa: Toronto, Canada: New Orleans,
La.: New York, n. V; WrshiEglor, ID. c.; San
francisco, Cal: Chicago ILL.,; st. Louis, No., and
Denver, Colorado.
There are thousands of positions to be 1lled
within the next few months
dress all applications 10 UNION TEACH
EkS' AGENCIES, Salt burg Pa.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06
mrs. RUrm ~, TILLi4ns DEAD.
Was The Wife of Congressman james
Wiliiins VI Snirrna.

I'M mi M
WIihnmS Of SMYRNA.
Special t,orrespondonc OF Gazette and journal
SMYRNA, Dec. 80. Mrs. Ruth Ann
Williams. wife of eS Congressman
Jamea Williams, died at : O'Clock this
morning, arter long and painful III
ness, of Bright'a disease and other COM
plicAtinns. She was in her 7'id year
Mrs. Williams was daughter OF the
late Mason bailey OF kenton, and highly
esteemed by all who knew her.
Tho intelligence received here, this
morning, OF the sudden death of Mrs.
Margaret Culbreth. at Middletown,
created surprise, for she was supposed
to be in excellent health. Mrs. Gull
broth hal resided in Smyrna until re-
comfy, when she went to Mildletown,
to spend the winter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06
9itense AppllratlaMs.


NOTICE., JOSEPH S. GOODWIN,
IN the owner and occupant OF the house
situated In School district No, -, Newthslle hum
dred city OF Now Castle. county oil New Castle
and State OF Delaware, in compliance with the
requirements of the acts of the General
Assembly in such ease made and provided, do
hereby give notice that shall apply in writing
to the Court OF General Sessions OF tho state Of
Delaware.in and Tor New Castle county on MON
DAY, the 9Th day of February. a. u. 1898, being
the next torn of said court fora license for said
house as an inn or tavern, for the sale therein
Of intoxicating liquors in less quantities than
ono quart, TO be drunk on the premises, and tho
following respectable citizens OF SAID School dis
trict at least six of whom substantial lrce'
holders of said School district, recommend the
said application, viz:
Pusey sdwell. Eugene s. Morris,
William b. Mccoy, John r. Moody,
James Carlin, James Lerg,
James &. Finnegan, Michael Fitaiernd.
Israel Riding, Alexander Mctiue,
James j. Ryan, DANES y. Brauy,
Lewis v Wortz, u. ID. Chnse.
John I. Campbell, John " SheArer.
JOSEPH 5. GOODWIN.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06

On January 9th. Eureka Council,
Jr. o. U. A. NJ, will entertain pr0mi-
nent members of the order from Phila-
delphia ami baltimore. One OF the
features of the evening will be initiatory
work by the local council.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06

A horae owned by George Kersey of
Centrayile fell on the ice at Seventh
and Jefferson streets early Thursday
it was killed by DIR. J. r. Mahaffy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06

Death Of Col. William C. Gray.
Col. William G. Gray, agel GG years,
died at Chester Thursday. lie was
born near Claymont.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06
RkcoiipA roR isas.
Vital Statistics, Iiainfali ami building Lines
Marked.
Registrar Ten Meuges makes the fol.
lowing report of vital statistics for last

In 1896 there were / 2oi deaths, 1,e5l births
and iG9 marriages.
During the year Deputy Coroner
Ctandlor Investigated ll5 audnen
deaths. In most cases iGquesLs wore
held.
the Engineering and Surveying De-
partLnent report tnRt tie rhinlall lturing
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06
NOTICED, PATRICK MULRooNEY

NOTICED, HAlRlCh M UIhOON T.
l Y the owner and occupant of the house situated
NJ II. f. cor. Chestnut and Van Buren, streets. in
the Tenth ward ol the city OF Wilmington,
county OF New Castle and State Of Delaware,
in compliance with the requirements OF me
acts Of tho General Assembly, in such
ease made and provided, do hereby give notice
that j shall apply in writing 10 The Court OF
General Sessions Of the State Of Delaware in and
for New Castle county. on MONDAY, tho tth
day OF February. A. H., 1898, being tho next term
OF said court, for cense for said house as an
inn or tavern, for the sale therei, Of intoxica-
ting liquors in less quantities than one quart
10 be drunk on the premises, and the follow
ing respectable citizens OF sail ward, ut least
twelve of whom are substantial freehodefS OF
said ward. recommend the said application, VIZ
Thomas O'Sei Morris a. Grub.
Thomas hanion, David Dkngel, Sr,,
John Ward, Thomas Walsh,
Patrick Maloney, James A. Dillon, a.
James Burke, Hugh Conner,
| John W. Canning, a Michael A. Carroll,
Marx Tierney, William II. BEST
Michael Bradley, Frank Gallagher,
| Michael Mulhern, James Ward,
| William 4. Clancy, r. u Walsh,
| Patrick lee. James j. Downey,
| Patrick CASTILLO, james Burns,
| James II. Rollin, William Walsh.
| James Whitaker, Thomas Craven.
| PATRICK MUbRooNEf.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11
fIOyal TO the Union,

Labor, unions are perhaps, q little
strict about their rules. but the limo.
cent reader. is under no, obligation to
accept as, literal. truth. the following
story printed by the Cleveland Leader.
The best. newspapers. will sometimes
exaggerate..
There w~asstrouble at the Maginnises
night before last. Mrs. Maginnis had
just made a fine batch of "ketehup,"
which she left in. the. Kitchen.
When Mr.. Maginnis, got home he
went into the kitchen, for a drink Of
water, and presently several dull
thuds' were heard in the back yard
Loud talking between Nh. and Mrs
Maginnis followed. and. at one time
the sounds. indicated that something
like a fight was in progress.
When Mr.. Maginnis-f ared forth, next
morning, one of his, neighbors asked
him if he, and his>wifeA had been having
an engagement with burglaEs
Not a. bit av it, said Mr.. Magin.
mis-. It trowed Mrs. Maginnis' ketehup
out O. the house,. SO, L did,
"Whyydid you. do, that?" be was ask.
ed.
Why, did 1; do,itH Say, I'm q union
mon."'"
We'll, whatthas- the uniVn to do with
your" wife's- ketchnp?'
IF Iihad "a left that ketchup in me
house L would have, been expelled"
said Mn. Maginnis,.
How soT,,
Why. there, iii wass 10 O'Clock, and
the ketchup WCtliin' over time. The
union. don't aiibM THAT Not 4 bit Nv
it,
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11

side down. it is then thrown directly
onward with g: strong quick fling. as if
to hit some one forty yards in advance.
The hand is, drawn back at the same
time. with a, movement like that in the
"screw-back" stroke at billiards. The
missile slowly aScendS in the air. whirl-
ing round and POUND. and describing a
curved line of progress till it reaches
q considerable height, when it begins
to retrograde, and finally. if thrown
with sufficient force. falls eight or ten
yards behind the thrower, or it may
fall near him. This surprising motion
is produced by the bulged side of the
missile. The air impinging thereon
lifts the instrument in the air, exactly
as by hitting the obliQue bars in a
windmill, it forces it to go round. 1t
should be added that the path of the
boomerang can be varied by the viii
Of the thrower, and that the sweep Of
no two ~boomerangs exactly agrees. The
force with which it flies is great; the
Rev. J.. G. Wood has seen a dog killed
on the spot, and nearly cut in two by
the stroke.-Family Herald.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11
CSetcSS

BipitS q ii g0od-hearted fellow. but
a hopeless inabriate. When hot in his
cups, lie was IL Most exemplary citizen,
hut at intervals of Il few weeks ne was
wont, to. indulge liz Il prolonged spree"
during which he would squander his
money. rGel about the streets. and con
duct himself in q disgracefnl manner
generally.
Then he would sober up," suffer
fortunes. of remorSe, promise better be-
havior for the future, be a pattern Of
industry and sobriety for another pc
riod. and in some unguarded moment
fail again from his high estate. and
make a beast OF himself in the old way.
On one occasion, when he was I'M
dergoing the SOLDERING process and was
pouring his sorrows into the sympa-
thetfc ear of Il friend, the latter inter
rupted him.
"Binks," he said, why don't you end
all this? The next time you feel that
intolerable craving coming on, old fell
low, go and jump off the pier"
"It wouldn't do II good" tearfully
answered Binks. 81 can SWIM
Youths Companion.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11
How Edison Proposed,

The idea of the great electrician Edit.
son marrying was first suggested by
an intimate friend, Of whom Edison
timidly inquired who he should marry.
The friend somewhat testify replied.
amy one" But Edison was not with
out sentiment when the time came.
One day as he stood behind the chair
of a Miss Stillwell, a telegraph opera.
tor in his employ, he was not a little
surprised when she suddenly turned
round and said:
"Mr. Edison, 1 can always tell when
you are behind OF near me-" Edison
fronted the young lady, and, looking
at her fixedly, said:
"Tve been thinking considerably
about you Of late, and if you are will
ing to marry me 1 would like to marry
you"
The young lady said she would talk
the mattef over with her mother. The
result was their marriage, and a very
happy n 1t proved to be.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11
The Queen BumbTe-Bee.

The length of life of a queen humble
bee is probably little more than 4 year
at most. Here is one eason for this
belief. She matches. among the late
broods of summer, and soon after
leayes the nest, leading;a vagabond ex-
istence, night and day, among the au-
tumn flowers. The winter she passes
I'm an earth-burrow dug by herself, and
unaided establishes a: cofrny in the
spring. These combined pei is of fall
and spring require the daily use of her
frail wings in the field, at least four
months. Now, we knowt that the wings
OF the worker honey-bee wear out in
less than half that time;:also that the
old queens who take to the field after
the nest breaks up in August frequent
ly have tattered wings and soon disap-
pear Nature does not supply insects
with new wing cells. as it supplies
birds with new wing feathers So the
loss az the power Of flight at this sea-
SON. OF the year to the queen bumble-bee
maGLs The loss of life-St.. Nicholas.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11
Pen Names,

For various reasons an author may
aot wish to sign his name to his first
literary attempts. He may feel a little
shy about coming before the public in
propria persona, he may prefer to re-
main unknown, he may think that it is
easier to win notoriety for an allitera-
tive or catchy sobriquet, or he may feel
that in assuming a new name it is
easier for him to assume the character
I'm which he wishes to appear before the
public. Thackeray used several names.
because he wrote for different publica-
lions in different styles. He signed
himself sometimes John Corks," some
times 'The Proser," or a Traveller in
London" For a certain set Of papers
he chose the name Of james Yellow
plush" for another that of michael
Angelo Titmarsh." The last was sug-
gested by the nickname given him by
q friend in allusion to the fact that he,
IKE the great artist, had a broken nose.
MARX Twain" was originally the pen
name of Capt. Isaiah Sellers, who used
10 write river news over 1t. When he
died, Mr.. Clemens appropriated it to
his " use, with what uccess we
know. Miss Alice French chose the
very attractive name, Octave ThanGs,"
by chance: NJ. Paul Blouet combined
the first name Of his French grand
father ald tic !cc- ca-.S o. LIS l:lsh
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11
Cheating n BuII-

~ Connecticut sportsman relates in
Forest and. Stream an adventure whinn
must have been exciting enough to-
save his. day from mOnotony: L WAS
hauling my boat across Eley's meadow
to the. GEeek-a hard pull. with deeoys,
gun and ammunition. L was about
halfway across, and had sat down to
rest. when I noticed that one OF "a large
herG OF cattle was coming my way. 1
looked again. 1t was q big bnIl. and
evidently meant business.
; [ Knew he would Oyertaka, ME if 7
ran, so turned over my boat and
arawfed under it. The bull seemed SIR
prised that l had disappeared. and af-
ter shifting around Il white went off.
l waited until he was nearly up with
the cattle, and then started again. But
the old fellow was no fool: he had his
eye on me, and l had hardly started be-
fore he came back ON the run.
To do my best. 1 couldn't make the.
creek, so under the boat | went again.
This time the bull was mad. He bel.
lowed and paved. and tore up the sod
around the boat with his horns: bus I
held the boat down.
Finally, when | was getting tired, he
got tired himself, and went so far
away that this time l made the creek
and launched my boat.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11
EC1I (,ru1ren.ofi0n

More attention is being paid recently
10 the question of road ornamentation.
The fact is hat our streets should
present the aspects Of public parks, eX-
tending everywhere about the country.
Instead of throwing our brush and rub
bish there, we should plant our best
shrubs and flowers. In many cases ma
ture provides for this aspect of affairs
with brooks and wild flowers. These
should be preserved in their natural
beauty We know a few towns where
the custom is well established of eX-
tending lawns down to the driveway.
This custom adds not only to the pleas
ure of the traveller, but to the culture
Ind civilization of the common team
STEERS. Some Of the European countries
have carried this custom much farther
than Americans. If a man wishes to
make his place attractive for any pur-
pose, even for sale, he should make the
front Of it charming to the eye.-Farm
and FireSide,
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11
Han ly Tally Register.

The visitor to any public place may
easily be counted without attracting
attention by means Of a tally register.
a little continuance about the size of a
big watch, which can be carried in the
palm Of the hand, out of sight, and is
operated by pressing upon a little at
tachment projecting at the side. Every
pressure counts on the dialS of the
instrument, which records up to 1000.
Then the tally man scores II and re-
sets the machine and begins anew, or
starts with another machine already
set. The tally register is not new. 1t
has long been used also in keeping tally
in the shipment or receipt of merchant
disc.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11
Pass It On.

Once when I was a schoolboy, going
home for the holidays, I had q long
way to 60 to reach the PARKWAY little
town in which 1 dwelt. l arrived at
Bristol, and got on board the steamer
with just enough money to pay my
fare; and, that being settled, 1 thought
in my innocence 1 had paid for every
thing in the way Of meals. I had what
[ wanted as long as W. were In smooth
water. Then came the rough Atlantic,
and the need Of nothing more. 1 had
been lying in my berth for hours,
wretchedly i'll, and past caring for any
thing, when there anne the steward,
and stood beside me.
"Your bill, SIR" said he, holding out
a piece Of paper.
81 have no money" said I, in my
wretchedness.
"Then I shall keep your luggage.
What is your name and address," I
told him. Instantly he took off the cap
he wore with the gilt band about it,
and held out his hand. Il should like
to shake hands with you? ne said.
l gave him my hand, and shook his
as we'll as l could. Then came the ex-
planation-how that some years before
some little Kindness had been shown
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11
A Hunters Trick,

John Hook, a veteran huntsman OF
Hampshire County, West Virginia, hasa
novel case that is puZzling a justice Of
the peace. While hunting Hook could
not resist the temptation to kill a deer
that crossed his path. He then went to
the nearest magistrate and Informed on
himself, who imposed a fine of $50 for
violating the game law, which implicit
ly implies that no deer shall be killed
in that State until Oct. Is, 1901. Hooks
object in informing on himself was to
save half the fine, which the justice re-
fused to allow. He is now suing the
squire. The deer weighed 204 pounds,
and Hook thought 1t would be cheap
meat if he could get half the fine, as
the law states that half the fine shall
go to the informer.-New York Journal
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11
The boomerang

0Ere. of the most remarkable weapons
used By savage races in war or in hunt
in:s is the boomerang of the. aborigines
Of Australia. 1t is of hard wGod, bent
in Il curve. and is from two, feet to two
feet nine inches long by from two to
three inches broad. 1t, has one side
convex the other tat. with o sharp
edge along the c~onvexitN eff the curve.
The curve varies greatly in different
Instruments. When to be thrown. it is
taken liz the hand by the handle (which
las cross cuts on it, and held I'D at
arms length Owe the shoulder. With
tie cCnyeX edge forward and the flat
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11
COLUMN.
A DEPARTMENT FOR LITTLE
BOYS AND GIRLS.
Eonzething that Will rteress the JIM
venile Members of Every Household
-Ouaint Actions and Bright Sayings
of Many Cute and Cunning Children
Hold on Boys.

Hold OH to yirtue-it is above all
price to- you at all times and places.
Hold On to your good character. for
1t is and yer will be your best wealth!
Hold on to- truth. for it will serve you
well, and do YOU good throughout eter-
nifty.
Hold On to- your tongue when you are
just ready to swear. lie, or speak
harshly.
Hold on to your temper when you are
angry, excited, or imposed upon. or 9th
ers are angry with you.
Hold on to YOUR good name at all
times. for it is of more value than gold,
high places. or fashionable attire.
Hold on to your hand when you are
on the point of punching, scratching,
stealing, or doing any improper act.
Hold on to your heart when evil as
sociates seek your company, and invite
you to join in their mirth, games and
revelry.
Hold on to your foot when you are
on the point of kicking. running off
from study, or pursuing the path of er-
ror. shame or crime.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11
RECENT ~ENTsO

To close fire shutters and doors Guto-
clined track to slide shut as sooI. as a
fusible cord over the door is bhtned,
the cord allowing a weight to drop on
the latch and release the door.
Oil cans are being made of circular
shape to be mounted on a central pivot
and attached to the wall of Il building,
a fange on the can turning a friction
wheel on a vertical shaft with a CHM
ney cleaner at the top.
In a handy patch for pneumatic tires
a flexible band is provided with a
curved plate at one end and a link at
the other end, which hooks Oh the
plate after it is wound around the tire,
the plate being sprung downward
against the rim to lock the patch in
position.
Fires can be kindled automatically
by a new apparatus, which consists OF
a lamp, to be placed under the ire-boX
and carrying a wick tube. which holds
a wick and match, the latter being ig-
nited by a spring strike" released by
the clock mechanism.
Sudden jerks and starts of q horse
are prevented from yanking riders in q
carriage by the use of a spring back
rest, which is hinged to the seat at the
bottom, the top being supported by
coiled springs mounted on rods in cyl
inders at the ends of the seat.
Stair carpet a be securely fastened
without breaking the fabric by using
a newly designed bracket, which is
formed of a metal bar having a hinged
piece adjustably attached 10 its center,
with the upper end Of the latter to be.
inserted under the edge Of the stair
above, to lock the bar in a vertical po-
sition against the stair riser.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11
Good Roads in Prussia

There is in Prussia ard in the other
States q corps of educated, highly
trained State employees who have
made roads their profession, and 1hey
know their business. Constant repair
Is one main reason for the condition Of
the German roads. Comprehensive
and minute regulations are strictly en-
forced. In some provinces the village
mayor is held strictly responsible for
the good condition of all the roads in
his district except the state roads. The
work of repair is constant and the la
Dor is constantly supervised.
Another main reason why the bulls,
ing OF roads is carried out honestly is
the virtual absence Of temptation to do
otherwise. The laws are very strict
and violations are severely punished by
6ne and imprisonment.
There are three kinds of highways
the provincial, the Kries and the Ge-
Mleinde Wege. The former two are
those whose building and maintenance
rests on the shoulders of the provincial
Va uiSlttSk representative DOulcS. AL
hiie rest are communal or private roads,
and the same strict regulations apply
TO them as to the provincial roads.
In Prussia alone 100000 per an
rum is paid out of the public funds
for the maintenance of roads, and this
does not include the moneys expended
by individual communes and by pri-
rate companies and individuals.
On the highest grade of public roads
Ii is forbidden to use them for vehicles
with protruding wheel nails, screws,
Spokes or otherwise Objectionable gear.
The horseshoes must be Of a particular
kind. Heavy loads may not pass over
the roads without special permission.
TIE tolls eXacted on the German
eoads, though at one time generally
imposed, are now small and infreouent.
As the maintenance of the roads is fix
ed by specific laws and regulations, so
too arc the conditions of constructing
new roads.