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Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29
He Confcsses.

Mrs. wilkins (reproachfully)-
Gorge, you used to hire a carriage
whenever you took me anywhere, but
now you seem to think the street cars
are good enough. Mr. Willlins-Oh, no,
I'D like to take you in carriage now,
but your father doesn't seem inclined to
let me realize on my Investment
Cleveland Leader.
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29

The present to Mrs. Bryan Is n min
er's emblem of solid gold. and compos-
ed of a smallsspade crossed by a min
er's pick. At the center OF the cross
ing OF the handles Lof the pick and
spade are goldhugget and a bucket
tied there by gold rope whilea on
the bowl Of the spade are two small
gold nuggets. Upon the bowl of the
spade is this inscription: Mrs. VIM.
). Bryan, Yukon, 1898"
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29

blistered little island, bare of trees
except for one small grove. Down
on its lowest, barest shore, far
from the grove of trees, there is
wooden tower. Upon its top
there is Hotchkiss gun. Beside the
wooden tower there is wooden house,
surrounded by a high, broad porch.
This is the habitation of the guards.
Then there is seen beside it high pal
isade, as high as the first story of a
house. Within the palisade there is
hut. 1t is within the palisade that
Dreyfus lives The hut is his prison,
and the ground within the palisade his
prison yard. He sees only the sky.
The palisade, the hut, the house, the
porch and tower have all been photo
graphed; and traveller, who got his
information at the lie Royale itself has
told the daily life that Dreyfus leads
At a. m. one of the guards unlocks
the hut door, and the prisoner may
walk into his yard. He takes the air
He looks up at the sky. And then he
walks. From II a. m. till noon he is
locked up again. 1t is his lunch hour
From noon till p. m. he may walk
in his yard again. He takes the air
He looks up at the sky And then he
walks. And then he is locked up in the
the hut he has his room to clean, his
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29
TO ROAM ABOUT ISLAND.

lied how indispensable honest finance
is to the well-being of state, and,
above all, to its military strength. at
the supreme moment 1t was entirely
wanting-it had disappeared years be-
fore-and failing it, nothing could
avert the subsequent tragedy.
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29
A Drawback.

my boy" said the man of ideal tenn
permanent. "if you want to become n
master OF your profession you must
study; study day and night" YES"
replied the energetic youth, land while
I'm away of in corner studying, some
other man will be hustling around get.
ting all the business. s."-Washing,c,, a.,
Star.
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29
PrOper Solitude.

Hingso-"He's queer fellow. Wing
so-"You bet! He told me yesterday
that he didn't like solitude unless he
had girl with him. Syracuse Her
aid
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29

struse archi-
tectural calcu-
lationS ar
,hitecture is
his favorite
study - Drey-
fus is heard
now and then
to murmur his
two favorite
phrases, THAT
goes well!"
Now it will
not be long"
II l.
L h e guards
never speak to
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29
Hale and Hearty Mt .o5.

James Cowan, of Gait, Ont, who for
many years represented the county OF
Waterloo in the old parliament of Can
ada, is 95 years of age, and is hale and
hearty for a that.
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29
This Was His Good Fortune Early in His Confinement
But Later the Screws Were Applied
How He Lives.

tentiaire there has been silent strug-
gle going on, struggle in which Drey-
fus always gets the worst of it.
Seven miles out in the ocean, twenty
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29
Earning Mans Wager

The fact that others shirk is poor
reason for neglect to earn ones wages.
The Young Peoples Weekly prints the
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29

EeVen miles north
west of Cayenne,
lie the three Saliva
ton islands, side by
side, and separated
only by two narrow
channels. The lie
Royale, almost a
mile long, contains
a little colony of
convicts. The lie
Saint Joseph con-
tains some stores
and a small station.
Between them lies
the lie du Diable,
inhabited by only
Dreyfus and his
guards. 1t is a sun
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29

Pessimist-I tell you the world is
going to the devil Optimist--well. I
zee you are going the way Of the world.
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29
]. S. COLLINS

j. ,. IOLLlNS.
no grief over the death of his father.
He talked and moved about with care
less abandon. Another significant
circumstance is that. when he was
called by his stdpmother. he. came
downstairs but did not enter the fatal
bedchamber. Without talking to. any
one he Awent across the street to abe
telephone and told all about the mur-
der. u.
One Of the strongest things in Col
Inns favor Is the testimony OF his sis
ter. Gmce, who alleges that imme
hiately after the shots she heard him
lump out Of bed In his bedroom and
begin moving about. Their rooms are
Gilpin observer., 1898-12-29

bed to make, his dishes to keep clean,
his daily cooking to be done, his books
to read, his writing paper and his pen
ellis. Occupied hour after hour in alb
The sun., 1898-02-12
FRANKIE LAYTON BURNED.
His Wrist and Neck Were Severely
lOjured-.-The Wounds Will
Not Prove Fatal.

frankie Layton, a small boy Of about
three years and six months was badly
burned Yesterday morning, at his home
in Mallaffy Court.
frankie had been playing on the
floor, while his mother had been per
forming her household duties, and about
$50 a. m., she left the house to go to
the pump tor some water, and on reach
ing the pump she heard the screams OF
her little one. Turning around she saw
him lying on the bricks in front OF the
door, envclopcd in flames.
She Immediately began calling for
assistance and the residents OF Mahaffy
Court were aroused by the screams OF
the mother and son, and came to their
assistance, tearing the clothes com
pleteIy from the little boys body.
Dr. James II. Morgan was summoned
and he called for the Phoenix ambu-
lance and had the child taken to the
Homeopathic hospital.
His wrist and neck were badly burned
and slight burn on the abdomen. He
is in Il much improved condition this
morning.
The sun., 1898-02-12
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.
General Assembly ADOPTS Set OF, the
Dcaih Of Senator Handy

General Assembly Adopts Set on the
Death Of Senator Handy
Special to THE sun
Dover, Feb. ll.--Thc flag on the State
House was flying at half mast this morn
ing in token OF respect to Senator Rober.
J. Handy.
In either house no business was done
save the adoption Of resolutions prepared
upon the report OF the committee which
was appointed to make such arrange
merits as were deemed fit and appro-
pirate.
The committee made its report and
also presented the following resolutions
which were adopted in both houses:
Resolved, That the General Assembly
has heard with deep sorrow Of the death
OF Robert J. Handy, late Senator from
New Castle county.
Resolved, That by his death the State
has lost an honorable and intelligent
citizen and a careful and faithful public
official
Resolved, That as a mark of respect to
his memory the members Of the General
Assembly attend his funeral in body.
Resolved, That copy of these resolu-
tions be forwarded to the family of the
deceased and entered upon the journal
Of the Senate and House OF Represent a.
tives.
Resolutions Of respect were also adopt
ed in the Senate on the death Of Moses
p Harrington, Il former senator, whose
death occurred some few days ago.
Both :louses then adjourned until
Monday, i'll token of respect for the de-
ceased senator.
Senator Pyle, in making the motion to
adjourn in the Senate, paid eloquent
tribute to his former colleague.
The sun., 1898-02-12
At GERMAN HALL.
Wilmington Branch No. I, of Intrrna-
tiOual ASsuciat ion of MachinisiS
Meet

Last evening Wilmington branch No.
/, International Association of MacIl-
nists, gave Il smoker and Musical at Ger
man library on Sixth street below
French.
The toast master for the occasion was
William A. Jennings. Past Master Of the
organization here. lie opened the affair
by an address on the object of the order.
James Hannigan rendered solo,
"Mother Of the Girl Love- followed
Wy selections on IL graphaphone, operated
by John Maxwell; THE Kissing Cup, a
recitation, was rendered by {. L. Beatty,
following which was guitar solo by
Prof. Skimmerhorn. Others also gave vo-
cal and inst r,lmental selections.
The committee on arrangements fol-
lows: Messrs Thomas Cahill, James
Campbell, James Sweeney, Robert Lee
and Edward Duffy. The organization Is
in Il fdurishing condition and has a
membership Of two hundred IN good
standing.
The sun., 1898-02-12
JOHN W. TODD DIES.
He Had Been Sick May Years But
Had Been II Patient Sufferer.

About $50 a. IN. yesterday, John W.
Todd died at his residence, No BOB West
Eleventh street, in this city.
About 25 years ago Mr.. Todd met with
Il serious and painful accident which
eventually resulted in the formation OF
an abscess near the hip, which was SUE
cessfulIy removed by DR.. Agncw, OF
Philadelphia, and did not suffer any in
convenience for % years.
But about two years ago he was max
ing some extra efforts and the trouble
came back, since which he has been un.
able to attend his duties. lie has had
three operations performed in the last
two Yeas.
Mr. Todd was born on the Todd farm,
near Rivcrview, where he worked until
Is years of age. Shortly aftcrward he con-
nccted himself with the Diamond State
Iron Works in the capacity of a clerk,
and round by round climbed to the pos
sition which he held until the time Of
his death. lie was liked by all his en-
ploves, as he was a jolly and kind mas
ter.
The strong points Of his character were
brought out by this protracted and Sc
we're illness. lie was temperate, i'll
dustrious and Christian man always fond
OF music, and had been the organizer of
several choruses and choirs of this city's
different churches.
The foremen of the Diamond State
Works yesterday adopted the following
resolutions:
We, the fo,elnen OF the different de-
partments of the Diamond State Iron
Company, are met together at tins time,
and
WnEREAs:-It hath pleased the ALL
Wise One to take from us by death our
General Superintendent, John W. Todd,
who died at $50 this morning, therefore
be it
RSolvEp-That we, who have en-
joycd for so m:.ny years his friendship,
whose lot it has been to M permitted IT,
labor under his kindly and efficient l.
prvision, feel that there has come to us,
each, deep and abiding personal loss.
And we cannot refrain from express
ing our great appreciation, OF the happi-
ness and good cheer he ever added to ON
business lives and experiences, in the
friendly and consideratc manner in
which he gave us such information as We
required bore with us in our nfirmtcs,
and freely commended us in our sue
cesses. Our debt of gratitude TO him
can never be repaid, but the memory OF
these kind acts shall be to us his endur'
| ing monument.
We desire that this expression OF on'
feelings shall be presented in writing to
his beWaved family, together with ON
sympathy in this their hour OF att'iction
February llth, 1898.
The sun., 1898-02-12
THEY CHEZ RED GOLD GLORY"
Notable Reception Similar to the One
Given in This City is Accorded
Her in SOutler Waters.

During the recent visit OF The t;unboat
Wilmington 20 this city the officers and
men were accorded the warmest welcome
and most hosptable entertainment ever
given a crew OF a United States Warship.
The same friendly spirit cvnced by
Wilmingto,ians toward the gunboat' $
men is being extended them at every
port at which they have stopped.
A dispatch from Polnte a Pitre Gnada-
loupe says: 1.-THE visit OF the United
States gunboat Wilmington to this city
yesterday was the occasion of remark
able demonstration of friendincss for
Americans Warships OF various nations
French, Austrian, Spanish, &c, often
visit this port. one of the finest in the
West Indies, but never has any one re-
ccjvcd such hearty welcome.
Love for the Anlercains could not be
better expressed. To each report OF the
guns sauting the French flag replies
came from the crowd OF people gathered
along the wharves to witness the sight.
"Vjve les Amcricains'' was the gen.
eral outcry. "Americains ban nous
canons!' would shout the native women
in their YER; expressive creole dialect.
"Thc commander of the ship, Captain
Chapman {. Todd, Il most charming
officer. exchanged visits on the fol Iow-
ing day with the Mayor and the various
consuls Of the city, which were al and
each saluted by seven guns on visiting
the ship.
"A dinner was given by the COM
mander to the consular body in the even
ing. The consuls present were Jacob F..
Dart, United States Consul; Ch. Bart
lett, United States Nice.C Consul; St.
Croix de La Roncierc, Danish Consul;
Lopoldo de Mouilhac, Spanish Consul.
"The guests were entertained after
dinner with an excellent program Of
music, both vocal and instrumental, of
which the Danish Consul. who is an ex-
cellemt mandolin player, was the NOV
ing spirit. Over forty Young ladies made
the hours delightful and short with their
presence.
"rhe ship left on he morning Of the
10th Of january for Basse-( 'err, the
capital of the island, to salute the Cover
nor, having on board the American and
Danish Consuls'.
The sun., 1898-02-12
A NEW BASEBALL DIAMOND.
Hazel Dell Park in Good Hands.
Racing Meets and Ball Matinces
Will be Given.

William Stafford. who is the Lessee OF
the Hazel Dell Park, will place base
ball park diamond on the interior of the
bicycle track and it is said games will be
played at the park on every saturday
afternoon, and also games will be played
on the days ON whicl, races are given.
Mr.. Stafford has very successfully y man
aged the track in the past and Il bright
year is expected. Many Of the fastest
horses in the country will be present,
and some OF the best amateur and semi
professional teams will give the mat
lneeS.
The sun., 1898-02-12
LIQUOR LICENSES SIGNED.
Henry Lewis Acquitted Of the Charge
of Larceny. Jury Discharged.


At Yesterday mornings session of the
County Court, the case OF Henry Lewis,
colored, charged with the larceny of two
fve-dollar bills from Samuel Harris,
colored, OF Brandywinc hundred, was
tried.
Samuel Harris testified that defrndent
had been with him ON December l4th,
when he had his pension check cashed.
He had among his money two tive-dollar
bills, and Lewis placed ii hand in his in
side vest pocket.
When he searched for the money later
he found the pocket turned inside out
ard the money gone. This occurrence,
he said, happened in Mctadden's bar
room.
Thomas McCadden and John Harris
told how the prisoner left the saloon
when the money was missed by Samuel
Harris.
Sergeant Bailey testified that he ar,
rested Lewis, Andrew Gray, counsel for
the defence, called the prisoner, who
said his mother gave him the money
found on him when arrested.
George Christmas and James Jester
testified in his behalf. After able
speeches by Mr.. Cooper and Mr.. Gray,
Chief Justice Lore charged the jury.
After about twenty-five minutes con-
sideration the jury returned verdict of
not guilty, and was discharged until
Monday morning.
In the case OF Mahlon X. Foster,
charged with enbezzIement as agent, his
lawyer Andrew Gray was given until
Monday to enter recognizance in the
sum of $500 for his appearance at the
May term OF court. Deputy States At
torney stated that the Lewis case cleaned
up the docket.
The court signed the licenses of all the
unopposed liquor license applicants, 81
in all The opposed places are: Stephen
J. McNee, No. POO West Second street;
John Sayers, No. o25 Orange street; Dan
iel Mccormick, northwest corner Front
and Market streets.
In Superior Court, Messrs. Iilles and
Byrne made motion in regard to set
ting aside of the sheriff's sale OF the per
sonal estate Of kristenson 4 Son. Peter
L. Cooper objected, stating that the ap-
plcation should have been made yester-
day as provided by law. Decision was
reserved.
The case Of William Il. Beck, ct al, d.
b. a., vs.. William f. Carroll, p. b. r.,
was continued until next term with
leave to amend on both sides.
Court adjourned at l.l5 p. m., until
next Monday at 10 O'Clock, when the
eases ON the calendered trial list will be
taken up by the Superior Court. The
lists will be found in another column.
The sun., 1898-02-12
BURIAL OF SENATOR HANDY.
The G. 4. H., 4. r.. 4. NJ. and Menu
bcis Of the General Assembly
to Attend.

Robert J. lIanby's body will be in
tered at the Sloan cemetery. Brandy
wine hundred.
The arrangements were completed on
Thursday aiterno II The funeral will
take place on Sunday at O'Clock p. nl..
from his late residence at Eastvicw,
Holly Oak.
A special train will be run over the
Delaware Division for the benefit OF the
members Of the General Assembly, who
will be present and pay |hc last tributes
of remembrance.
The members Of Sheridan Post, Il. A.
K. and Lafayette Lodge, A. +. A. M,
have been invited as also have the rela-
tivcs and friends The funeral is ex-
pectcd to be large one, as Mr.. Handy
was a prominent member OF both orders.
The writ of election has been prepared
by the attorneys Of Speaker OF the Sen.
ate Harrington, but it is not believed
that it will be issued until after the
funeral when II simple district election is
talked of being held.
The sun., 1898-02-12
FLAMES THREATEN A Town
Georgetown Visited BY a Disas-
trOu, Fire.
STARTED On JAIL PREMISES
Brave Work or Georgetown Girl,
Who Relieves II Man at the Fire
Bell to Allow Use OF His
Services Elsewhere.
Special to THE SrN.

Special to THES SrN.
GEORGETOWN, Del, Feb. 1.-THE
greatest excitement that the citizens of
Georgetown have experienced for many
years, prevailed this evening.
At $50 o'clock an alarm OF fir was
given and it was soon found that the
destructive element had almost gotten
control on the Sussex county Jail prem
ISIS in the heart of the town, and it was
at once evident that to save the town,
hard work would have to be done.
The fire started in small single story
structure which was many years ago used
for the storage of muskets, etc, when the
old State Militia law was in force. The
structure which was totally destroyed to-
gether with the tlamps house adjoining,
which stood within twenty feet of the
buildings of the Delaware Democrat and
Sussex Journal.
1t was only by the desperate efforts
of the citizens with the aid of the
towns worn out hand engine, and
buckets, that the flames were prevented
from spreading. Several small outbuld-
ings were pulled down to prevent the
fires progress. The Jail building ignited
several times, the prisoners confined
therein, about thirty in number, would
become frightened almost to desperation
and their heart rending cries could be
heard above the noise made by the ex-
cited crowd on the outside.
The residence of Mrs. Eliza Moore
caught fire from flying cindcrs but the
flames were extinguished before much
damage was done. Had the wind been
blowing toward the newspaper offices a
serious conflagration wonld have re-
suited and tomorrow would have seen
the town, or a greater portion Of it, in
ashes.
The building where the fire started.
in the past few years has been used by
John II. Andrews, the turnkey. as sleep
ing quarters and the fire is supposed to
have originated from a defective t1ue.
Much praise is due Miss Emma Jones,
one of Georgetown's highly esteemed
young ladies' who rang the court house
bell until she was exhausted, relieving
from the task a man whom she said
could do more effective work in carrying
water.
The sun., 1898-02-12
A NEW TELEPHONE LINE.
Sussex County Company Will ES-
tabIiSh System Between
Several Sussex Towns.
Special to THE SrS.

Special to THE SlS.
BRlDGEvILLE, Feb. ll.--Joseph u.
Truxton and Charles r. Jones. Of GEORGE
town. were here Yesterday in the inter-
est Of the proposed telephone line from
Georgetown to Seaford, thence to Bridge
vile, and from Seaford to Laurel.
The men were securing stock subscrip-
tons. 1t will require about $1,000 to
erect the line from Georgetown to Sea-
ford,and subscriptions for this amount is
being asked. The company propose is
suing 100 shares OF stock at S25 per
share.
Many people here have subscribed for
some of the stock and are very anxious
to have the telephone established in this
town. Messls. Jones and Truxton re-
turned last night to Seaford to work on
the subscription matter, having already
succeeded in getting number there to
take shares OF stock.
They believe the line will be cs,ab-
lished, Judging from the interest the
people are taking in the enterprise.
The sun., 1898-02-12
SENATOR HANBY'S SUCCESSOR
Talk Of the Man Who Will be Elected
to Fill the Vacant Seat in the
SpnAtp
Senate.

Among the possible aspants for Sena.
torial honors, held by the late Senator
Handy, is mentioned DR.. Evan q. Short
lidge, Il prominent physician and ex-
mayor Of Wilmington.
Ii is understood that he is being urged
for the office by the veterans Of the
Grand Army of the Republic.
Another prominent candidate, it is
said, is the son Of the lamented senator.
1t is intinated that the latter's elec-
ton wouIl meet with popular favor
This is due to the fact that the gontle-
man himself is competent, and that the
majority of politicians favor the election
of son, az Il successor in case of this
kind.
The sun., 1898-02-12
JOHNNY MACK ON kLONDlKE.
A Formerly Well-KnOWn Clown and
Comedian Talks Ofthe Alaskan
Gold Fields.

John Mack, the noted comedian and
clown, lust from klOndike, is in this
CITY on u hair restoring sale.
Last night, while in conversation with
a number of his acquaintances made the
following remarks:
Il have travelled all through the re-
pions of Alaska and believe more gold
could be found in the Black Hills than
in the now noted Kondike
"The many tender feet now in and on
their way to the noted gold fields OF
klondike will find they will not pick it
off bushes.
"If any expect to find flowers at kion-
dixie, they had better take the seed in
their vest pockets.
"Americans, who visit hat section and
;pparcntlv have money ON them, are
Immediately taken in tow and shown, or
what is commonly called take the town
in. The first thing done is to take
them to the free Dance where several
pretty Young female dancers are EN-
ployed by the proprietor, who also runs
a beer counter, and dancing is the par
ticuar pastimc.
"About every five minutes the beer
number is called when each man is
expected to take his partner to the bar
and treat which means % cents.
"Next on the list is the poker table.
faro, roulette and several OF her games OF
skin. until the tenderfoot is completely
bankrupt
lie lSo said 'Thc kanucks, those are
the inhabitants, are the meanest set OF
people ever met in my life why they
would not give a man a match or tooth.
pick, and would kill man for a nickle:'
Mr.. Mack says there will surely be
war. as these natives. kanucks, will not
fight and only appeal to their abomln-
able Dukes, Princes or Lords for pro-
lection.
Mr.. Mack for several years was pro
pretor and owner of a vaudeville in
Shaddcran, a town which his company
named.
He said every morning after play.
he would sweep from IS to s." worth OF
gold from the floor. Mr. Mack will
give an open air address this evening at
Fifth and Market streets.
The sun., 1898-02-12
WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY.
The y, NJ, &, \, will Give an Excellent
Entert nlncn -.-(; ~ nnastiu
Exercises.
Exercises.

A fine program is being arranged for
the celebration OF Washington's birth
day, February 22d.
An excellent orchestra will be engaged
for the occasion and several prominent
elocutonists will be present and make
the evening literary success.
The gymnasium classes ARE making
great preparation for said occasion and
will give an elaborate gymnastic drill
showing forth the benefits derived for Il
course of this kind.
+. 7. Parker, Il conductor OF the Della
ware Division Of the T., W. Il B. Ran.
road, will be present next Sunday and
deliver an address. MR. Parker is II man
of considerable talent as an orator on y.
M. c. A. work. This occasion is one OF
the many pleasant opportunities offered
the public by the association.
The sun., 1898-02-12
CRUSHED BY THE CARS.
An Unknown Man Meets With u Sc
we're Accident While Boarding
II Trniu

An unknown man tried to board a
freight train as it was pushing out Of the
West Yard yesterday afternoon.
Just AZ his foot touched the steps the
engine reversed, and he was caught be-
tween the cars and badly crushed. He
was taken to the Delaware Hospital in
an unconscious state.
The extent Of his injuries have not
been ascertained as yet.