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Griggs courier., 1898-12-22

Consul. FLEMING, of Edinburgh, Scot
land, reports an interview with bust
ness man of Edinburgh, who says that
the American ,harnessmakers, house
furnishing and fitting manufacturers
and Office desk manufacturers are neg
lccting "a field in Scotland that could
be'rendered fertile by proper cultiva-
tion. The standard of utility, couven-
ience and adaptability of the American
made goods is SO much higher than all
competing goods that sales would be
large and profitable, if properly
sought.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22
Illinois Troops In Havana,

Havana, Dec. 16.-While a detach-
ment of the Second Illinois regiment
was at breakfast Thursday morning
on the San Jose wharf. the men invited
detachment of the Spanish guard to
join them. The invitation was declined
at first, but finally accepted, mutual
compliments passing in sign language.
Gen. Lees headquarters, an old man
sion in the center Of beautiful grounds,
the women filled with roses.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22

IN,the treasure room of the Mahara-
jaliof Barnda is said to repose carpet
which cost close upon $l,00O,0O0. It is
only 10 feet by six feet in size, but is
woven from strings of pure pearls, with
center and corner circles of diamonds.
1t required three years to manufacture
this jewel of a carpet, which was in
tended as a gift to a beautiful Moham-
medau belle.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22
Veteran Editor Dead.

Milwaukee, Dec. ia special to the
Journal from Fond du Lac, Wis, says:
Edward Beeson, the oldest editor in
the northwest, is dead after en- illness
of several months, aged SO. Mr.. Bee
son was connected with various news
paper enterprises in Wisconsin and
continued in active journalism in this
city until 1898. He is survived by five
croWn-up children.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22
A Fatal Wreck.

In wreck on the Indiana, Decatur
& Southwestern railroad near Guion
station I. NJ. Wells, of Arcola, Ill.,, SUI
perintendent of the schools of Doug
las county, was killed and eight other
persons were injured.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22
Deatl, of "Old sleuth."

Brooklyn, n. Y, Dec. 19.-Harlan p.
Halsey, the author known as "Old
Sleuth," died suddenly at his home in
this city, aged 81 years.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22

Dm Austrian minister of agriculture
has sanctioned an appropriation for
establishing, ata cost of 5000 forms
each, 33 stations at which the army is
to supply guns and ammunition for
driving away hail clouds. 1t is con-
sidered proved that the conclusion and
the clouds of smoke rising into the air
affect the atmospheric state OF humid
ifv ~
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22

IT is perhaps not generally known
that the German emperor has paper
published and Printed exclusively for
himself and for the empress. 1t is the
Imperial Gazette, of Berlin, contain
ing clear and concise daily summary
of the worlds news. The edition of
this paper consists of two copies,
doubtless the smallest edition of any
paper: published.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22

WHEN an earthquake occurs the en-
tire crust or surface of the earth expe-
riences some cffects,of the disturbance.
An earthquake in Calcutta which was
accurately recorded gave a basis for de-
terlnining the speed of transmission of
the wave of disturbance due to the
shock. The disturbance was registered
at the Edinburgh observatory, thou
sands Of miles distant, and gave speed
Of transmission of six and two-tenths
snilcs per second for the heavier shocks
and less than two miles per second for
the lighter ones.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22
Twin Girls Burned to Death.

Twin Girls Burned to Death.
Morgantown, w. Va, Dec. 19.-Thom-
as Jones, living near Greer, attempted
to light fire with crude oil. An ex-
plosion occurred. wrecking the room,
and the dresses of his twin daughters,
aged six years. ignited. He was too
badly burned to assist them, and they
were so badly burned that both of them
died shortly afterward.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22
A Terrible Crime,

Josie, Ala, Dec. 19.-Unknown men
entered the store of Mrs. Ida Meyers in
this place, killed her and her married
daughter and stole $4,000 and then
burned the store.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22
KILLED bx the Cars.

St. Louis, Dec. 17.-Fred Kehlc and
Theodore Nassing, wealthy and promi-
nent farmers, who lived few miles
from Namcoki, ILL.,, were run down and
instantly killed by the south-bound
through Alton passenger train Friday
night. They had been to the village
on business and were returning home
in dog cart when killed.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22

A CURIOUS visitation recently was
noted in the township Of Hove, near
Brighton, Eng, in the shape of a
plague of caterpillars. Having con-
sumed field of broo coli they have
made tracks across the road toward
the houses, exteriors of which have
simply swarmed with them. Fourteen
caterpillars were counted on a single
window pane by an observer.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22

EnOrmous Amount OF Coal Stored.
Pittsburgh, Pa, Dec. 19.-The Pitts
burgh coal operators have stored at
the lake front 10000 tons of coal, which
is to lay there until the opening of the
lake trade season. 1t is stated here
that it is a move to be prepared for
strike emergency next spring.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22
Big Tin Plate Trust.

New York, Dec. 16.-The American
Tin Plate company has been incorpo-
rated in New Jersey with capital
stock of $5O,00O,O00. 1t will control 95
per cent. of the tin plate mills in the
United States.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22
6Iriess Go,ario,


THE department OF agriculture 70.
ports that the increased value of the
corn and Dat crops on American farms
this year will aggregate $s8, O00, 600.
This villa make up for the decreased
value of the wheat crop and will start
the farmer off in better condition in
the race of life in 1890 than he did in
1904
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22
Murder IA Wtsconsin.

Milwaukee, Dec. 19.-A special to the
Sentinel from North Crandon, Wis.,,
says: Milt Stoliker was shot and
killed at his home Sunday by his
cousin, Joseph Stoliker. The trouble was
caused by Joseph Stoliker paying at
lentions to Milt Stoliker's sister. Mrs.
Helsel. The murderer is in jail await
ing examination.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22
A Terrible Disaster,

Allenwood, N. J., Dec. II. While re.
turning from Christmas shopping
trip to Asbury Park, Mrs. Ellen Allen
and her daughter and Mrs. Allie Alger
and Jennie Cremer were killed by the
cars at crossing and David S. Allen
and Katie Allen were fatally injured.
All were residents of this place.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22

The salt mines of Wielieska, near
Cracow, Poland. were mentioned in
1044, and have been worked since 1910.
The first map of the mines was made
in 1888 by Martin German, a Swedish
mine surveyor. The eight shafts now
in existence are from 207 to 9S5 feet
deep, and the length of the levels now
open is 345,QOO feet, with 1850 feet
of underground tram lines.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22
Gold ana silver.

Washington. Dec. 16.-During No
vemberlast the imports of gold amount-
ed to $5,s25, ,201 and the exports s9l3,-
467. The silver imports amounted to
$2,,oGs, ,635 aud the exports $4,023, ,O79.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22
Seeks Heavy Damages,

Oshkosh, Wis, Dec. l6.-Edward
Casey, who was last week acquitted Of
murder, has brought suit against the
city for $40, 600 for injuries sustained at
the hands of mob.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22
Exports Exceed Imports.

Washington, Dec. 16.-For the ii
months ended November, 1898. the ex-
ports of the United States amounted
to ,117,6s1 1893, exceeding the imports
by $537,S37, ,O46, an increase over the
same period in 1897 of s143,026, ,115.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22
Lynched by Farmers.

Dekalb, Ark, Dec. ia mob of
farmers lynched Newton Gaines (col-
ored) at this place for assaulting
white woman.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22
Death Of Col. McKenn.:

Boston, Dec. 17.-Col. John McKenna,
a prominent citizen, who 80 years ago
was one of the best-known Irish nation
alists in the United States, died Friday
at his home in this city, aged Sc years.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22
Wrecked by Cattle.

Madison, Fla, Dec. 16.-A passenger
train was wrecked by collision with
cattle near here and six persons were
killed.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22
Never Too Old to Marry.

Ypsilanti, Mich, Dec. II. Jonathan
McGee, aged 110 years, was married in
this city yesterday to Mrs. Amelia Day,
aged 60. Both are colored.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22
Eight Children Made Orphan.

Neenah, Wis, Dec. IT, James Chris
tensen and his wife were killed at a
crossing in this place. They leave
eight children.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22
Not "a Part Of HI. Asset,

Dubuque, Ia, Dec. 1e.--Referee Web
ster decided that the life insurance
policy held by Otto Lange, bankrupt,
payable to himself, he being single
man, is not part of his assets and is
exempt from classification as such.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22
Not Legal in Canada,

Toronto, Ont, Dec. II. - The attor-
ney-general says that q marriage cere-
mony performed in Canada by min
lister resident in the United States isnob
legal.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22
TIE FFIYNE1AQ
SUMMARY OF the DAILY PROCEEDINGS

several M.as-res Of rnperta.es In
natlons Received - The Aouse
Passes the Urcent Deficiency and
Anti.Scalping Bill. A
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22
The Grin Epidemic.

New York, Dec. 1o.-This city is suf-
fering from an epidemic of the grip as
pronounced as the great epidemic of
1890.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22

LORD FORESTER, WHO has accepted
the Office of mayor of Wcnlocls. Eng
land, has the privilege of wearing his
hat in the presence of the queen. This
privilege was conferred ON his ances-
tor. John forester. Of Waiting. st.,
Conaty Salop. by grant from King
Henry viii. which is s.osv In Lord For
estes's possession. Lord Forester H.,
the only English nobleman who enjoys
this privilege, which was conferred on
his ancestors as commoners. Lord
Kings,le. the premier baron of ireland,
enjoys ALSO the hcreditory privilege OF
wearing his hat in the royal presence
q favor granted to his ancestor, John
de COurey, by King John.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22

MANILA hemp is derived from a
kind of banana (Musa tcxtilis). which
the natives call abaca. The stem of
the tree is closely invested with sheath
fng leaves Qikc a grass stem) to the
height of 20 or 80 feet. Above these is
. spreading tuft of leaves. When
three years old the plant is cut down
and the stalks Of the sheathing leaves
are divided into strips. by skillfully
working these between knife edge
and y block of wood they are freed
from soft cellular matter and then
dried. Each stalk yields. about one
pound of useful fiber. and two natives
svill make about 25 pounds day.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-22

Abner Taylor. white man, was
hanged at Macon. Ca, for the murder
of his wife.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-10
STATE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES DELAWARE THURSDAY MOVE

penalty of his crime and should go
forth unmarked. Our home is in the
outskirts of New York it has great !;
many windows hung with white cur
tains, and there are white bed spreads:
we want everything bright and pure,
and the library and dining room are
finished with taste. We don't. have
any but men who have served at least
one term in PRISON. we are very ex-
elusive. No one is allowed to set his
foot there unless he has been in prison,
not even il he has given much money
for the home. No detectives or police
men are allowed to enter; our men are
not on exhibition. We do not pick
and choose, we take men of every
religious creed, or none. The home is
already a great success; we can show
10 per cent of satisfactory cases Of
those who have graduated from it.
Who among you will help us, who
agree to take one man year from us?
We will send one we can intelligontly
recommend; you will run less risk
than in taking men of whom you know
nothing, for We would guard against
putting man where he would be ex-
posed to his old temptation. We choose
our employers, too. We don't want to
rut man with an employer who
drinks and swears. One employer has
taken Is OF our men, one of whom is
foreman over 80 men. We are going to
ask the Legislature to help us, but not
until we have proved what we can do
we need the help and sympathy Of
every man and woman. These men
are my hope, joy and cause OF rejoicing
when | think of the lives they are now
leading, and | ask that your love and
sympathy should reach out to their
wrecked lives, that it may be said, "I
was sick and in prison and ye visited
me-
Mrs. Booths winning personality,
her earnest face, through which love
of humanity seems to shine like a
light, and her sweet, thrilling voice
must have gone far towards, winning
the attention and confidence Of the
| men. A. s.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-10
New system Of Manning vessels.

The commissioner of navigation, in
view of the great inconvenience which
often arises from the fact that initials
are included in the names of vessels,
has decided that in the future the
name of a vessel shall be expressed in
one word only. II is the practice,
where the name of vessel, for in
stance. is Emma Giles,'' to refer to
her simply as the "Giles, /" and govern
ment officials frequently experience
difficulty in answering inquiries in
ascertaining the identity of the par
ticular vessel referred to when only the
last part of the name is used. This
question came up recently when Col
lector Stone forwarded an application
for the assignment of a name of YES
sci as "H. II. Conwny.' The COM
missioner promptly informed him Of
the new system and suggested the drop
ping Of the initial letters, which was
subsequently done and the simple name
Conway was assigned. The collec
tor was requested to advise owners Of
vessels in the future applying for ofiicia
numbers or for changes in. the name tc
conform to the new rule. baltimore
Sun.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-10

The local internal revenue officer has
been advised that Commissioner Scott
has ruled that upon the death of any
person possessing at the time of death
personal property exceeding in value
$4,000, the personal property will be
regarded as having passed to the ad
ministrators, executors or trustees, and
these officers are required to proceed to
ascertain, as soon MS possible, the
whole amount of the decedent's per-
sonal property. Such administrators,
executors or trustees in this district
are required to make return, as soon rs
possible, to the deputy internal revenue
collector, who will make the assess
ment, according to schedule in his
Office, and unless the amount of the
assessment is paid within 10 days from
the time the notice is given he will
proceed to collect, charging 5 per cent
penalty and l per cent per month
interest.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-10
COLLINS OUT ON BAIL.


other Negroes Also released From Dover
Jar.
Dover, Nov. g. The Rev. Charles
G. Collins, the nogrc preacher who
was convicted and sentenced by the
Judges of the Superior Court last week,
for having given to Alfred Henry, col
ored, a dollar with which to get regis
tered, was yesterday released by order
of Judge Pennewill, but held in 81, 200
bail. His release was granted on an
appeal to the Supreme Court, this
action being taken by Collins attor-
ney, William L. Smithers. His bonds
men were, DR.. Paris 7. Carlisle of
Frederick; William M. Prouse, John
j. Connor, Samuel e. SaXton and
Joseph Frazier OF near Magnolia and
W. E. Davis of West Dover.
If the Supreme Court of this State,
refuses to reverse the decision of the
Superior Court, there is probability
of taking the case before the United
States Supreme Court.
Alexander Tillman, colored, of near
Magnolia, was brought before Magis-
trate Peter L. Cooper on charge of
contributing money for registration
purposes. Tillman waived hearing
and vas taken to Jail, but Henry
button, colored, afterwards went his
bail which was $500.
Yesterday John Quillen, colored, who
has been confined in jail for two weeks
past for the cutting of Robert America,
also colored, who is still unable to be
out, was released on bail OF $1,000,
Henry button and Joshua Parker going
his bail. CULLEN, it is stated, is a
good worker among the colored Repub-
| licans,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-10

John A. Deering, the young banker
Of Chester. who was accidentally
killed on Friday last by being thrown
from his carriage while out driving,
was buried from his late home Mon.
day. The funeral was one of the largest
ever held in Chester. st. Michael's
Church, where the services were held,
was scarcely adequate for the large
number of people attending. The
Knights of Columbus, of which he
was a prominent member, and presi
dent OF the Chester Council, wer,
present in large numbers, representa-
tiyes attending from New York. Phila
delphia, Baltimore and Wilmington
The Wilmington Council, which at
tended in q body, presented u beauti
full floral design. Thirty-throe clergy
men were present.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-10
LIFE OF THE oOUHTRR WOMAN.
How she Can Brighten 1t by Co-operative
Effort,

eff we want the lives of our girls
and women on the farms to mean more,
their lives must, first Of all, be made
easier" writes Edward Box of 1.-THE
Girl Who Feels Isolated" in the
Ladies' Home journal. There is too
much mental work being done on our
farms by wives and daughters which
ought to be done by hired help. If
the women on our farms would form
among themselves Leisure Guilds,
and devise ways and means to have
some of their work done for them, and
not 10 do it all themselves, the initial
step would be taken toward the eman-
cipation and freedom from isolation
OF thousands Of women. Soc, for ex-
ample, what can be done in a town for
the Improvement of everybody in it,
and start, If you will, with public
library. There is a public gallery Of
prints of the best paintings; of good
photographs - gallery made as a
nucleus for an amateur photographer,
club, with summer jaunts and an
exhibition in the winter. There is a
collection to be made for such gallery
of specimens of all the rocks, and
plants, and flowers, and insects of the
place-the finest material for pleasant
Wlutcr tNeuluB Sbutlits tuu CldSS6S IN
natural history. There is tho organiza-
ton OF u band for music in the summer
evenings on the green, with refresh
ments served by girls to raise money
for some other object; a concert or lee
ture in the fall, perhaps. There are
reading classes and dramatic clubs to
be formed for the winter. There is a
woman's club for the study of current
events and books; farmers club for
the men for the discussion of agricul-
tural science and economies; q sewing
club for the girls, a manual training
| club for the boys; debating society
for the boys; q branch of the Chautau-
qua Circle; "a Kings Daughters circle
for some specific neighborhood need or
purpose; an art exhibition of tho pic
lures from the magazines, a singing
school for a concert during the winter
neighborhood guild for girls; guild
for men and women for the betterment
Of good roads and the planting Of
hedges by the side Of them; dinner
club for young men, where each menu
Der gives one dinner to the club during
the season at his house.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-10
nopEmBER rRfAL LIST.
One Hundred aud seventy-sevep Cases
Superior Court.


Superior Court.
Prothonotary Victor b. Woolley has
issued the trial list of the November
term Of Superior Court which will
commence on Monday, November 18th
There are 1877 causes for trial, of which
65 are old cases. Forty-two cases are
on the argument list, including the
following suits for divorce: Florence
N. Ii. Fisher vs.. Samuel G. Fisher,
Susan v. Wigglesworth VS.. Joseph
Wigglesworth, Emily Jenny Miller VS..
Edward Perry Miller, John Il. John
son VS.. Mary r. johnson, David j.
Smith VS.. Mary T. Smith, Margaret
II. Bacon VS.. Morris M. Bacon, Mabelle
L. Caulk VS.. Fletcher Caulk, Jennie
May Bullock vs.. George Augustus Bull
lock, Charles ID. Jamison vs.. Kate
Jamison, Lena Callahan VS.. John r.
Callahan, Walter NJ. Mckay VS.. Annie
S. Mckay, Bessie M. Hickman VS..
Harvey p. Hickman.
Chief Justice Lore and Associate
Justices Spruance and Grubb will sit
in the court.
The list is printed in convenient form
for the pocket and includes the names
Of members of the bar and the re-
spective iuries.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-10
A BOLD ROBBERY.
Booty Valued at over 81 900 Carried Away
From Delaware City House.

Booty Valued Mt over 81 900 Carried Away
From Delaware City House.
About $500 in money and watch
and some jewelry, the entire value ex-
ceeding 81, 900, were stolen on Monday
from the residence of William Bigger
at Delaware City, the booty being the
property of Miss Annie Bigger. 1t is
presumed that the theft was committed
by a person who had access to the
house, as there were no evidences this
morning, when the discovery was
made, that anybody had broken in.
While the exact time of the robbery
is not known, it is presumed that il
was committed at about the time the
family was preparing to retire, or soon
after they retired.
A soldier who had been seen in the
vicinity of the house and disappeared
during the night is suspected. 1t is
presumed that he went to Baltimore.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-10
; - : -
Sons of Delaware Dinner.

The annual dinner of the Sons of
Delaware of Philadelphia, will be
given on December It'll at the Hotel
Walton. Among the speakers already
announced are George #. Fisher and
George Alfred Townsend, the journalist
and author, who is well known under
the synonym of "Gath. The souvenir
menu card is to be especially attractive.
1t will contain pictures of historical
interest relating TO the State of Della
ware. William I. Tilden has been
elected Chairman of the General Com.
mittee on the dinner.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-10

Chestertown. Md, Nov. 8. "A horror
of being buried alive is the reason
assigned for the suicide of Lemuel
Ayres in woods near Rock Hall
several days ago. Mr.. Ayres was SO
years Of age and had often declared, it
is stated. that he would never be
buried. The old man left home and
the body was found in a dense woods
in the vicinity on the following day by
several gunners. Several empty lauda-
mum bottles and evidences of strych-
nine were found on his person, but nc
word of explanation of the deed. He
left family, consisting of a widow,
five sons and three daughters.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-10

Among the records of the Custom
House showing that the government
had purchased number of vessels,
with their names and the prices, APP
pears the names Of three yachts built
at the shipyards of the Harlan &
Hollingsworth Co., as follows: The
yacht Elfrida, owned by w. Seward
Webb of Burlington, VT, which was
built in 1889. and measures 10S feet 6
inches in length, IS feet inch breadth
Of beam. and IL feet inches depth of
hold. The price paid was $50, 900. The
yacht Almy, owned by Fred Gallatin
of New York and built in 1890, sold to
the government for $4,000. The di-
mansions are Length, ITO feet 5 inches /;
breadth of beam, "a feet inches /;
depth of hold, IL feet 4 inches with a
horse power of $50. The yacht Alicia,
owned by II. M. Flagler of New York,
measuring 160 feet in length, "a feet
breadth Of beam, and 13 feet inches
in depth, with nominal horse power
Of 800. The vessel was built in 1890.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-10

The annual meeting OF the Delaware
Society of Natural History was held
on Monday at Friends School, Fourth
and West streets, and the following
officers We're elected for the ensuing
year: President, William NJ. Candy
Vice President, Walter ID. Bush
Treasurer, j. I. Pennypacker; Secre.
tary, Mrs. j. P. Pyle: Board of Direc.
tors, Sarah Fell, John M. Rogers,
Elwood Garrett and i. G. Hilbiber.
At the meeting Mrs. ]. p. Pyle read an
interesting and instructive paper or
"Linnaeus.