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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-24

A new invention Of great Importance
has just been patented by German
chemist, Julius Norden. of Aldenhoven,
Germany. He has succeeded in harden
ing alcohol until it becomes a solid
mass. This will insure a very much
greater popularity for the employment
of alcohol. 1t now comes in small
cylindrical pieces, packed in patent tin
boxes, that can be used for cooking,
lighting, heating and the various uses
Of everyday life.
The solidified alcohol burns without
WICK, can be blown out after use, and
then hardens again within minute.
The danger Of explosion is absolutely
done away with, and the neat little tin
package. with its stick of alcohol, is
always ready for use in the kitchen or
bed room, on the toilet table or under
the milk pot, on the road or in the
field, as night lamp or going upstairs
at night. Philadelphia Record.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-24
CASTING OUT DEVILS.
Crude Superstition which Prevails to This
Day IN England.

Day N England.
Birmingham Post
Somersetshire is probably the most
superstitious county in England. A
case Just heard by the Wells magistrate
affords an amazing insight into the
kingly power welded by the witch
doctor, male or female, in the West
country villages. A Mr.. Blackburn, OF
Mortlake, seems to have launched q
crusade against this survival of the
dark ages During sojourn in Wells
he visited the witch doctor, Chambers,
alias Elliott, the result of which was u
prosecution, ending committal for
two months for imposing on Mr.. Black
burn by "subtle craft. !" The police
discovered that hundreds of people
from all parts of the country wrote to
or visited Chambers for the purpose OF
having ''devils cast OUT OF either
their sick children or their cattle. The
witch's fee was los. 3d., and it was
shown that the simple country people
paid almost worship to their witch,
ALWAYS addressing him as 'ssir, land i'm
pIicitly following his quaint directions.
Among the letters was one from a
| farmer, thanking the witch for curing
his cows and mare, who had been Ill
from the evil wishes of an enemy. An
other letter asked how to make love, y
| another If the writer was likely soon to
| become a widow. Another indicated
| that Clergyman had been writing for
| illumination on the black magic art.
| Prisoner pretended TO consult an in
| strument and several odd volumes in
| cipher, and said he effected his cures
by burning various drugs at midnight.
| A curious fact was that, though the
police have vainly endeavored for year:
| to get conviction, the man has all th'
| time obtained his drugs of an alderman
of the city, who is . chemist.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-24
pkrnIous mnMrNrs
some OF the Things TO Think About In
Case of Fire.

some OF the IhinEs 10 ihthk apoutih ~
Case of Fire.
Philadelphia Press.
Should your clothes catch fire, throw
yourself on the ground and roll over
and over. i.,
If possible, snatch q rug or blanket
to wrap around YOU. t
Flame mounts. If, therefore, you
are standing up the flame is sure to
rise toward the face and hair, and
many lives have been lost because the
victim inhaled the flame and smoke, or
the hair burned briskly and destroyed
the flesh below it to too great a depth.
Never throw water on burning OIL
-four will extinguish it. In q place Of
amusement, If the alarm of fire is
given, sit perfectly still. !.
Your rising may create panic, and
q rush for the doors is more dangerous
than the flames, for while the doors
are open there is always chance for an
orderly crowd to move out, but once
choked by fainting women and stumb-
ling crowds disaster is inevitable.
In a burning building get down on
the floor and erawl--all the air is on
the lowest level--and, if possible, hold
wet towels over the lips and to the
| forehead.
! A wet pillow slip, with two holes
punched for eyes, and then drawn over
the head, has saved many life.
II is always possible to obtain this il
YOU are awakened in the night by O
cry of fire. provided, Of course, that
you have more than a minutes warn.
ing and there is water in the pitcher.
This wet pillow case is often of moro
Importance than the purse or the bit o.
iewelry we spend precious moments
securing. u m N}
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-24
I'm e MaDD ENise PHRASE.

This stirs the demon in my breast,
This shakes the tempest in my soul,
This robs my jaded brain of rest,
This strikes away my tongues control
To find when ! have given pence
For Journals Of distinguished tone,
A paragraph which dares commence,
at is not generally known
There is type of face l hate.
There is kind of tune losthe,
There is dress (the fashion plate)
With which my limbs I'd never clothe;
But nothing gives me such offence
Or wrings so agonized groan.
As finding paragraphs commence,
ut is not generally known"
Oh. We who write this sorry stmff,
With aching hand and fuzzled brain,
A patient world has had enough
OF your eternal hideous strain;
Oh, IL of you mali should ask,
"Who dares this wretched writing own p
Reply, behind a smiling mask,
ut is not generally known"
t Pail Mall Gazette.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-24
eEAsD LoDeE or ODD rBLIoWs.
Conclusion of the Annual Communication
and Election of Officers.


and Election of Officers.
The Grand Lodge of Delaware, /. o.
o. H., at yesterday weeks session,
elected the following officers: b. f.
Sheppard, Lodge No. IS, Henry Clay,
grand master; John M. Ross, No. 20,
Camdon, deputy grand master; Walter
l.. Fulmer, No. "a, Wilmington, grand
warden; Isaac w. Italian. No. 81,
Wilmington. grand secretary; A. G.
Robinson, No. "a, Wilmington, grand
treasurer.
Grand Master Sheppard appointed
the following officers: George W. Pyle,
No. 81, Wilmington, grand marshal;
James Brown, No. 26, Wilmington,
grand conductor; j. e. Pierce. No. Z,
Dover, grand herald; j. w. Killen, No.
30, FELTON,, grand guardian; w. II.
Oliver, No. is, Henry Clay, grand
chaplain. Retiring Grand Master Am
norman installed Mr.. Sheppard as
grand master, and the new grand master
then installed the other officers.
An interesting discussion took place
over the election Of grand representa-
tive to the Sovereign Grand Lodge.
Formerly the qualifications Of repre-
sentative were mainly that he be a
member of the grand lodge and the
l - w tilib ilds
been added the requirement that he be
member of Rebekah Degree lodge
There is only one RebelSah Degree
:. lodge in this State and that is in Will
mington, so that it would be somwehat
inconvenient for down-the-State Odd
Fellows. In order to meet the require
ment resolution was adopted to nomi-
nate grand representative and then
postpone the election until evening SC
that he might be made member Of
the Rebekah Degree lodge in the mean,
time. But after the adoption of this
resolution it was reconsidered and de
feated. Then the grand lodge pro
ceeded to the election and elected
Samuel I. Smith, grand representiv,
for two years. He was not Rebekal
Degree member. The Sovereign Crane
/ Lodge does not meet until next Sep
TENDER, so that there is plenty of tim,
D in which to qualify.
In the evening 10 members Of tn
Grand Lodge Joined the Rebekah De
{ gree Lodge, and the interest in thi
: branch is increasing to such an extern
] that it is expected lodge will shortly b
I organized in the lower part of the State
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-24
HIeHL4EDs POSTAL MATrERs.
AN Effort Bong made for a Free Delivery
S% and Collection service.

Residents of the Highlands are max
ing an effort to have free delivery and
collection of mail extended to that ter
ritory, and some encouragement has
been received; SO much so, in fact that
it is expected that the new order of
things will be installed and be put into
operation by the first of the year. 1t
Is probable that sub-station will be
located there in place of the present in
dependent postofiice, which is at
Eighteenth street and Woodlawn ave-
nue., the sub-station to be connected
with the city postoifice, thereby insur-
ing city facilities and accommodations.
Frank Patterson, the Highlands
postmaster, who has conducted gen
oral store in connection with the post
Office has sold the business to W. A.
Viel1ery and moved to another house.
He continues as postmaster, however
and will not move the postofiice. for the
present at least.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-24


Sweetheart. TODAY rumor flew
That made the post resound.
It sends me back. dear girl, to you,
For we are homeward boundl
Yet, bold it no grievous sin
Ii mid the joyous shout
/ pray ! may be mustered in
When am mustered out.
There is u service that presents
Far greater charms than thisi
Its very highest recompense
Is measured in kiss.
And two compose company
In love and faith most Stout
In yours I'd reenlist. you see,
When l am mustered out.
Pm but humble private, dear,
M stripes nor straps are mine;
And claim to fame and glory here
willingly resign.
To peace look, and not to strife,-
For rank Ger all about,
III may serve with you for life,
When am mustered out.
Truth.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-24
CREEPY raATonER INITIALS.
Norfolk Man Marries "a Wilmington Girl
Pretty Home Wedding.


Pretty Home Wedding.
A pretty wedding took place at $50
O'Clock yesterday week at the resi-
dence OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles IL.
Thatcher. No. zoos Pennsylvania avenue,
when their daughter, Miss Mabel L.
Thatcher, became the wife of A. W.
Creepy of Norfolk, Va. The parlor was
decorated with beautiful ferns and
chrysanthemums.
The Rev. I. A. McCurdy, d. D.,
pastor of Central Presbyterian Church,
was the officiating clergyman. The
bride was attended by Miss Minnie
Curdts of Norfolk, Va, as bridesmaid,
and the groom was attended by Albert
E. Thatcher, the brides brother, as
best man. The bride was given away
by her father. She wore mauve-
colored travelling dress and carried u
shower bouquet Of bride roses The
bridesmaid wore white liberty silk and
carried shower bouquet of pink roses.
Following the ceremony, the wit
nesses, who comprised the families and
near friends of the bride and groom,
extended their best wishes and con-
gratulations. The bride received
numerous handsome gifts. After the
| wedding breakfast, MIR. and Mrs.
Creecy left the house amid shower of
rice, and are now on their wedding
trip. They will be at home in Norfolk
after December LIST.
wARp-CRoTHERs.
Miss Lorena Crothers, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs John Crothers of No. liz
West Twelfth street, and Lawrence V.
Ward were married at that address last
night week by the Rev. A. M. Viyien,
pastor of Wissahiclson Methodist Epis-
copal Church, Philadelphia. Miss
Gertrude Crothers, the BRIDES sister,
was bridesmaid and William Ward, the
groom's brother was best man. Miss
Elizabeth r. Stirling played the wed
ding march. The bride wore darl
blue travelling costume and carried
chrysanthemums After pleasant re
ception, Mr.. and Mrs. Ward left on ;
wedding trip South.
Observation-Disclosures.
Miss Elizabeth w. Mcintyre ant
Charles G. Russell were married yester
day week at the residence of the bride
parents, No. 102 West Twelfth street
by the Rev. L. w. Long of Green Hill
; Presbyterian Church. Miss Lilli
/ Donaldson was bridesmaid and Dayi'
; Mcintyre, best man. Misses Msrth;
, and Fannie Ramsey acted as flower girl
Observation-Disclosures.
Miss Marie Louis Antoinette Wors
> Of Unionville, Pa, and Robert Hendei
son Armstrong Of Toughkenamon, Pa.
l were married yesterday week Mt til
: hotel residence of the BRIDES father
} j. Diller Worst, Unionville. A nun
: her of Wilmington people were present
: sNyuFR-MINEs
Yesterday, afternoon week, Henry X
j., Snyder of Harrisburg, Pa, and hi.
;, Catherine r. Mines of this city wei
married in st. Patrick's Church by Ii
(. Rev. DIR. Flynn, assisted by the Rev
: Edward McVeigh. John Donahoe VIZ
. best man and Miss Elizabeth Mallo!
!, bridesmaid. The bridal party left f
a Harrisburg shortly after the ceremon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-24

Mrs. Rebecca Whitoraft, widow Of
James A. Whitcraft, died at her resi-
dence, No. 701 Jefferson street, Tuesday
week. She was sick only 10 days. She
was faithful and consistent member
of Union Church and was loved by all
who knew her. She leaves four chill
dron to mourn her loss, all of whom
are married but one. She was 90 years
Of age.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-24

Our new stenographer has only one
arm. I'm sorry for him, but / suppose
he can do shorthand work all right. =
Philadelnhia Bulletin,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-24

They say no two men are exactly
alike. / know it, and it's the most
common thing in the world to see two
women with difference between them.
Philadelphia Bulletin.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-24

ETsVisitor- What kind of a man is your
neighbor, Mr.. Flint2 Farmer Horn
beak-Wa'al, for one thing, he is so
stingy that he wont let bicyclists fill
their tires with air from his farm. =
Puck.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-24

Coroner elect Alfred ID. Vandever
has announced that he has selected
Ferris Giles ashis deputy. The coroner
will hold his own inquests and make
the necessary Investigations himself,
and Mr.. Giles win take care of bodies
which come under the jurisdiction o.
the coroner. ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-24

Why is marriage such serious step,
] wonder. Because you then come to
pass where you con no longer go
single fle-Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Winslow mail., 1898-01-08

WASTING DISEASES WEAKET WONDER.
w fully because they weaken you slowly gradu,
ally. Do not allow this waste of body to make
you apOor, flabby, immature man. Health, strength
and vigOr is for you whether you be rich or poor
The Great Hudyah is 70 be had only from the Hud-
son Medical Institute This wonderful discovery
was made by the specialists Of the old famous Hud-
son Medical Institute. Ii is the strongest and most
powerful vitalizer made. 1t is so powerful that il
is simply wonderful how harmlessit is. You can
get it from nowhere but from the Huds9n Medical
Institute. Writ. for circulars and testimonials.
This extraordinary Rejuvenator is the most
wonderful discovery of the age. 1t has been en-.
dorsed by the leading scientific men Of Europe and
America.
EUDYAsg is purely vegetable.
EEGDYAN stops nreratureness OF the dis
charge in twenty days Cures LOST MAN
IKGoss, constipation, diEziness, falling sensations
nervous tgitching OF tie eyes and other parts.
Strengthens invigorates and tones the entire
system. 1t * as cheap as any other remedy.
EEUDYSS cures debility, nervousness, ennis.
sions ana develops and restores weak organs
Pains In the back losses by day or night STOPPED
quickly. over 2.eoo private iada-sam ents.
Frenatureness Cno2ns impoteGcy IN tie frst
stage. 1t is symptom CT seminal weakness and
beTTenness. 1t can be stoppe3 in twenty days by
The use of Hudyaa. Eludyan cos.s no more ghan
any other remedy.
Send fer circulars aI.d tcsjim oniaIs.
TAINTED EsTGGKs Impure lio0d Gae &
serious private disorders carries InAiad5 of sore
producing germs. Then oo;ncsaore throat, rn1ples
copper coored spots ulcers in mouth old sores ant
falling hair. You can save Zip &c Hot Srrilgs by
writing for Blood Book to he oil physicians of the
/ EaOEs0N FEEDECAA T.,S'EgE zJ-GYI,
Stockton, Market and Eilis si=s
The Winslow mail., 1898-01-08

Sheriff Wsttron has a kick coming.
Phe people in the southern portion of
the county have BEEN Complaining Of
the lawlessness that has bean enacted
in that section. but none Of them have
the energy, or, perhaps, the courage, to
go before a magistrate and swear to a
complaint. When he accidentally hears
of case, he swears to a complaint
himself, Navajo county covers con-
siderable territory. It Is impossible
FOR the sheriff to be in dozen differ
ent places at one and the same time
He is not ubiquitous. But, if the peo-
pie who are cognizant OF nag infrac-
ton of the law, will make the com
plant and place the papers in bis hands
Sc, or his efficient depaty, will see that
they are served and the party Or par.
ties brought to trial.
The Winslow mail., 1898-01-08

Pedro Montano, who was etruck on
the head by one Apodaca at Holbrook
some three weeks since, and his skull
fractured; died in tie hospital at AlbQ-
querqne last Sunday night about y
O'Clock, Sheriff Wsttron arrested Apo
daca at this place some ten days ago
or more, and held him awaiting the re-
result of Mr. Pedro Montano's worad.
Apodaca had preliminary examiLa-
tion before Judge jackson st Holbrook
last Monday and was held to await the
action of The grand jury
The Winslow mail., 1898-01-08

During the past two years, Mrs. j. w.
Alexander, wife Of the editor of the
Waynesboro (Miss.) Times, has, in a
great many instances, relieved her baby
when in the first stages Of Group, by
giving it Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
She looks upon this remedy IS house
hold necessity and believes that no bet
ter medicine has ever been put in bot
ties. There are many thousands of
mothers in this broad land, who are of
the same opinion. It is the only RENE
dy that can always be depended upon
as a preventive and cure for Group. The
25 and so cent bottles are for sale by
w r. Campbell.
The Winslow mail., 1898-01-08

The country editor is often led in mis-
quiet moments, to give oppression to a
thought similar to that Of the Irishman,
uho on going to pay his rent after a
miserable crop. asked fer rebate end
was refused IL anger be said: ''If |
had loifs to begin again [ wool3 be no
farmer, [ would enter one of the lairned
professions" On being asked "why?"
He replied, "Well, sur, With the lawyer,
win or lose, it is pay; with the doctor,
life or death, ii is pay; with the priest,
heaven OF hell, it is pay; and with the
fnancer, profit or no profit, it is pay
The editor ike all other working peo-
pie has to take the small end of the
stick in the tug with fortune.-Ex.
The Winslow mail., 1898-01-08

o. w. O. Hardman, when sheriff of
Tyler Co, W. Va, was at one time, al
most prostrated with cold. He used
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and was
SO much pleased with the quick relief
and cure it afforded him, that he gave
the following uns solicited testimonial:
$40 all who may be interested, I wish
to say, that I have used Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy and find it Invaluable
for coughs and colds" For sale by w.
Campbell.
The Winslow mail., 1898-01-08

An unknown exchange pays this tri-
butte to winter: at SHOWS and blows,
and stings your nose-makes all crea-
tion shiver; it bites your toes, increases
your woes and freezes up the river.
The frost nips all, both great and small,
this dismal dreary winter; it freezes
type, it bursts the pipe and vexes sore
the printer. So let her roll-we mean
the eold-it takes the cash in winter;
now please be kind and make up your
mind to settle with the printer"
The Winslow mail., 1898-01-08
I had the rheumatism so badly that

I had the rheumatism so badly that I
could not get my hand to my head. l
tried the doctors medicine without the
least benefit. At last [ thought Of
Cnamberlaiu's Pain Balm; the first bot
tie relieved all Of the pain, and ore half
of the second bottle effected com
plete cure--W. J. Holland, Holland,
Va. Cham berlain's Pain Balm is equal
ly good FOR sprains5 swellings and lame
ness, as we'll as burns, cuts and bruises
For sale at the Winslow drug store
The Winslow mail., 1898-01-08

We received private not6 from Hon.
F. T. AspinwalI and learn that he spent
Christmas day in the woods with his
choppers, but had his Christmas din
ner Of roast beef, peas, plum pudding,
pie, cake, apples and cigars. But, he
says, nothing to wssh it down with. He
has forty prisoners under his charge
for the past three months in the wood
camp, and has cut 1900 cords at cost
10 the territory Of II cents per cord
He wishes his old-time friends merry
Christmas and happy new year
The Winslow mail., 1898-01-08

J. H. Frisby is en- efficient and thor
orgh clerk. He has place for every
thing and everything in its place. The
Board never has to wait on him. Joe
has rendered us many kibdresses dur
ing the past year for which we will ever
remember him.
The Winslow mail., 1898-01-08

The usual throng gathered in the II
e. Church last Sunday evening and
heard an eloquent sermon on "Hypo-
critics. by the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Bartlett.
For the past three months standing
room only has been the ord err and every
Sunday night finds people unable to
get in. The revival meetings are being
we'll attended. Services $50 a. m., 2 p.
~. and 7:30 p. m. The "chalk TALK by
Rev. and Mrs. Bartlett "Wednesday af-
ternoon was very entertaining. Super
intendent, Rev. s. A. Thomson, d. D.,
visits the mission February 8 and 10.
The Winslow mail., 1898-01-08

An exchange says: "You may save
ten cents on two dollar order by buy
ing out of town, but you lose two dol
lars from the towns volume Of money
in sending it away, and thus injure
yourself and every one else. Trade at
home"
The Winslow mail., 1898-01-08

It is ridiculous fer . E1an @ho never
contributes cent toward the support
of mis- local paper, TO expect that paper
to advertise him and his business gre
tuitousiy. Live and let live IS max-
i'm with all newspapers
The Winslow mail., 1898-01-08

Conductor +. S. McClafin and fami-
ly will leave the first part of next week
for California, where they will proba-
bly, make their future home. Mr. Nc
Cla1in and family have made their
home IN Winslow for nearly four years
past and in that time have formed a
large circle Of friends who sincerely
regret their departure.
The Winslow mail., 1898-01-08

Hugh O'Neil passed successful ex-
animation and is now on the extra list
of engineers. We believe that Hughey
viii prove a success as an engineer.
He is intelligent, has excellent iudg-
ment and is cool under all conditions
and circumstances. "a -
The Winslow mail., 1898-01-08

When man is IN the act Of lifting
his hat to lady whom he supposes IS
an acquaintance, it requires great deal
Of tact to make believe that be is only
scratching his head when he discovers
that the lady is a stranger.
The Winslow mail., 1898-01-08

Gus Engelhart. one of The most pop
u'ar conductors en- the Santa Fe Pa
ciflc, at this point, was not to be beaten
out of his turkey on Christmas. He
bought a fine bird, had it cooked and
with the necessary trimmings, he and
his crew had their Christmas feast in
their caboose, somewhere between this
place and Seligman.
The Winslow mail., 1898-01-08

T. NJ. Carter has been promoted to
conductor. Mr.. Carter has had many
years experience as conductor before
coming to this place, and has the repu-
tation of being a number one man, and
his promotion is q meritoIious one
The Winslow mail., 1898-01-08

Conductor Charley Hill had one of
his fingers badly pinched while unload
ing freight at Ash Fork last week.
Charley is one Of the handsomest con-
ductors running out OF Winslow, and
many of his lady admirers have offered
all kinds of sympathy ard profered
their services in dressing his wound.
The Winslow mail., 1898-01-08

Serenading parties can be furnished
with grade of invigorator that will
make them warm mum bers and iIlsure
appreciation of their musical abilities,
at the Navajo Sideboard.
The Winslow mail., 1898-01-08

c. D. Britton, successor to Johnson
& Co., has received fresh line of fine
Christmas candies, confections and
holiday goods. Call and examine be-
fore completing your Christmas p;ir-
chaseS.
The Winslow mail., 1898-01-08

4 newspaper man has hard time
trying to please every one. If he does
not eulogize every jumping-jack that
comes to town; the aforesaid jumping
jack feels grossly insulted.
The Winslow mail., 1898-01-08

There are quite a number of our sub
scribers who are Delinquent. Some for
two and three years. Taken separate
ly these bills are small, but in the as.
gregate they amount to- considera bic.
AS we want to commence the new year
square with the world, aud endeavof TO
keep so, those who are indebted to us,
will confer favor by calling and set
Ting.