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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

Plan OF rnion Worn Recommended e
the Church's Two LBaainE DIVISIONS.

Plan of Union Worn Recommended Tor
the Ghurch's Two Leading divisions.
Chattanooga, Tenn, Jan 2G. This
following official report al thu action OF
the joint commission Of federation ap
pointed by tho General Conferences of
the Methodist Episcopal Church and
the Methodist Episcopal Church South,
which met in Baltimore recently has
busn made public by Dir. Il. j. Cooke.
editor III thu Methodist Advocate:
After an elaborate discussion coyor.
ing Rayeral days conferences. the joint
commission finally agreed on the fol.
lowing resolutions;
" First-That the general conferences
OF tho two churches be recommended
to order the preparation of common
cateohivm, hymn-book nnG order Of
public worship for both.
Second While Recognizing the vslno
and growth Of the Epworth Leagues Of
the respective churches and rejoicing
in the spirit OF fraternity manifested
ia their biennial international con-
provision for it, it ia suggested 10 the
general conferences that they recognize
anu regulate it by legal provisions.
Third-That the general conferences
OF the respective churches be commend
ell to adopt measures for the joint ad.
ministratlon of their publishing in.
terests In China and Japan,
Fuurth-That while approaching
fully this Christian comfy prevailing
among our missions in foreign lands
and having given careful consideration
to tho principle and desirahility of co.
operative administration q a mears
for losseniug tho expenditWe of funds
in tho prosecution of ths work, the
commission, without attempting to
formulate any plan ior such Co
operation, commends the subject to
the consideration OF ihe two general
conferences.
''Fifth-It was fur,ler agreed for the
prevention Of hurtfAl competition that
in nlaces where eitiar church 10 estah.
liahea anu aupplyiag the needs Of the
people new work ,hall not bn orcaniaei
by the other ch1rch without tho con.
sent Of the bishop having jurisdiction
"Sixth Thr following with reference
to Christian aducation was adopted.
Resolved First, That this expires,
sion should take such practical form IA
will increase tho efficiency of our higher
institutions Of learning.
'Second-That the years 1900 and 1901
should be period for tho presentation
OF the subject OF highar aducation to
all our people and Of their gifts to the
cause.
"Third--That it is thu imperative
duty Of the protestant church 10 pro.
vide in the city Of Washington a
university Christian, catholic, Tolerant
and American having fur its sole aim
post graduate and professional study
and original research and that tho
American University ia worthy Of the
confidence and benefactions of the
people in all our churches We there
fore recommend that the claims of this
institution be commented TO both
churches for special contributions
during tho closing year of the presen,
and the opening year OF the colning
cUutury.
We also agree TO recommend to thu
general conferences of the two churches
provision for this reception of ministers
from ono church to tho other without
loss of orders in ministerial standing J"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

The first train from Lewns to Qusens-
town will be run over the Quesn
Anne'H railroad next Monday. at
present the road is in operation between
Queenstown and Milton. The track is
finished TO Lewes and work on the
stations is about completed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27
largest of rorlsrn slnnrhtarsa.

Brilgeville, Jan. %. Tho largest
hog in Delaware was slaughtered on
Whitfield S. howe's farm, near Spring
Hill, yesterday. There were 200 visi-
tors, from nilss around to see the
slaughter, and the hog turned the scales
ut !, O54 mounds,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

These figures are given to show the
great growth of the cotton manufactur
ing business in the South In 1886 North
Carolina had so cotton mills; in 1897
1t had l,Olo; in 1886 it had 4,o7l
looms; in 1897 it had 81, 5l7 looms; in
1856 it had 1893, 433 apindles, now it has
l,oa4,S $50 spindles. Aud yet North
Carolina is but one Southern State, AMI
some OF the others show results equally
surprising. II is evident that the
great increase in manufacturing in that
esction Of this country has come to stay.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

The Netherlands Society of Philsdcl
phia held it's annual meeting Monday
at the Union Leagus. Lewis g. Wanda.
grift OF this city was elected president,
and Henry q. Cnurati of this city Was
elected vice president for Delaware.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

Manager Lewis Il. Greaves and 5ecre-
tary II. L. Farnan of the Upland foot
ball team are agitating a movement to
form football league to include Up
Iaud, West Chester, Conshohooken,
Ph9nixvillo and Warren of this CITY,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

Hope springs in Congressman Ding
ley's breast because the customs re,
ceipta for January will probably double
those of last August. But that trouble
some deficit is not in the least affected
by this fact, for it already amounts to
moro than $1,000, 600 for the current
month, and to more than $50. 600, 600
for the seven months OF the fiscal year
already expired. And yet one plea for
hia bill was that it would increase the
revenues and replaces the existing
Treasury deficit (which then. however,
was steadily decreasingl with a sur
plus, But the surplus is farther of
than ever, and Dingley's bill still
stands as an admitted failure,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

John J. O'Naill of No. 205 Monroe
street, who has hsen employed as ii
switchman at the Front atreet crossing
OF the T., W. & B. railroad for Ia years,
died Tuesday evening.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

PresidentI Wedding Anniversary.
Washington. Jan. 90. The President
and Mrs. Mckinney, yesterday. cello.
brated the 9th anniversary OF their
wedding.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

Pray Tell sold for $4,000.
Terre Bauts, Ind, Jan. 81. Nv. F.
Ijams haa sold Pray Tell, 2.0oL, 10y
A Itall, to Charles Docket OF Cleveland
for So, 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

IS report of Russia's minister of
,n flnps shows that the adoption Of tho
,,Epe9rssIh .s has been good thing for
IitehcoaE, late SO it would be for tho
Buffalo, N.f 'zed world,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27
wANAMAKER'S.
PHILADELPHIA. Monday, Jan. "a, 1893
A Dress Goods
Review

No goods enter the ranks here for
more than a season. We may be
importuned to recorder a favored
line--but that will not have kept a
piece of the first seasons lot as
straggler.
The spring recruits are thousands
strong. Expect to read their story
any fine morning. But now we
muster out the lots you saw yester.
day and last week. From two of
the twenty-three sections alone we
line up fiftytne stuffs for the march
out. OF these forty-eight are i'm
ported; two American. The other
sections also contribute.
Now, we are finding dress goods
prices higher, as we buy the new
lots, but the savings on present lots
are based on last weeks prices
Dollar then: half dollar now.
Dollar twenty-five then; seventy
five cents now.
Two dollars then; one dollar now.
And not piece among the fifty
that we look at as we write but
will be as self-respecting in its pref
tinesS year from noW-though
there is still Wear-out time for an
other winterdress this season. Some
few spring tints and weights are in
Guided.
At soc from ST.
Bouretted Check Cheviot.
AT soc from Slips
TWo.toned Boucle Cheviot,
AT Coo from 1.25-
Plaid Bouele on serge ground.
At 75c from 81 .25-
Crepe Covert (spring colors).
At 75c from S1.25--
Two-toned Whipcord.
At 75c from SITS
Pique Cords (onIy navy.
AT 81 from 1.5o-
Illuminated Whipcord.
AT 81 from 81. 10
Covert Cloth (spring shade).
At 81 from So
Sllk.and-wool Tailor Suiting.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

In the course of an editorial allusion
to the provisions OF the new Constitu
tion guarding against bribery az cleo
tions, tho Dover Delawarean says :
we know not what others may do, but
we intend to insist on the strict en-
forcement 0! these constitutional pro-
visions. We sincerely trust that the
Democratic party will cordially accept
and obey these provisions and use its
full power to sec them rigidly enforced.
Indeed, We hope that public sentiment
will be 80 strong and tho effort OF good
men 80 determined and persistent tn at
every party will be- compelled TO respect
and obey these provisions. 2
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

Steamer Given Up IA Lost.
San francisco. Cal, Jan. 20. The
steamer Pelican has been given up as
lost.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

Register Of Wills Crossan. Monduy
granted letters of administration on tho
estate of HAPPY Walsh TO Mary A.
Walsh.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

Wilmington loses Eoud citizen and
representative business man in the
doatb of Thomas b. Smith. The com
munity can i'll afford to dispense with
men OF his calibre.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27
THE pocoMoKE err MURDER.


Dennis Admitted tho Crime, Hut Later
Denied Having Made a Confession.
Baltimore sun Special
Snow Hill, Md. Jan. %. -Somerfield
Dennis, the young colored hoy, who ia
lodged in jail hero charged with the
murder OF his step. father America iol.
land at pocomoke City, yesterday male
a full acknowledgment of his crime tn
Constable John S. Melvin on tho Trim
up here. lie assigned no motile except
that toe old man had threatened to
beat him and he did not propose to have
him do 1T. This hoy Lanied to Warden
Iedekiah Truitt and The Sun CORES
pendent that he had made any such
confession, but said that the shooting
wan entirely an accident; that when no
got IN yesterday morning he intended
TO go out shooting, and IA he went
downstairs with his gun he cooked this
hammer 10 see il be had cap on, aud
while it was cooked his finger acct.
dentally struck the trigger and the old
man was killed. This ia the first time
he has made this explanation. lie ia
boy of about l6 years old, probably
weighing l05 pounds. Ho does not seem
to be impressed with the gravity of the
charge against him.
Pocomoke City, Md, Jan. %. Tho
coroner's jury resumed its session this
morning, when more important testi.
mony was taken in the case of America
Holland. who was murdered yesterday.
The evidence proved beyond a doubt
that Somerfield Dennis, his stepson,
was tho real perpetrator OF the crime.
After the adjournment OF the Jury
Dennis made confession to Constable
Melvin, in which be gave no logical
reason for committing the lastarlly
act. Tho evidence througout ths entire
case showed that the murder wac pre-.
msditated, he having made several
threats against his stepfather some
weeks prior to the shooting. There was
q surging macs of humanity gathered
around the building during the entire
proceedings. Dennis was committed
to await the action of the grand jury,
which convenes in May.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

~ WA HNb
fore the high rails were added to the
tariff fence. These linens that ale
now at prices that will not likely. be
so low again for years, are rapidly
dWindling away-the unpleasantly
bigger prices will soon be in force
but not just yet. These for your
sharing, if you hurry.
TABLE LINENS
AT SOC YARD-Ful beaehed Irish Dam
ask tull two yards wide. wonder NJ
value that will not be equaIcd again
for years N''''i'
AT 6Oe 4 YARD-Finc old-fashoned cream
dice Table Linen GO inches wi,fa In
service equal to the dollar linens
AT Soc AYARD-Fine full bleached Dnnhta
Danask Table Linen; full two Yards
wide. Barely a thousand wards on5
then the bigger cost.
TOWELS
AT l2He-Extra heavy grass bleo,hsd
Scotch Huck Towels, of tho good IA
fashioned "Barnsey" sort. l9Sss
inches -N'o
AT l6l-Al-white German Huek ToreIc
with hemstitched ends; 1889 inches
iheyll be gone in day or two--tbrn
no more at such price.
a. @oe-tlne white Ruckaback Towels.
mace IN ireland; handsome damask
Dofdersi 24x46 inches. A surprising
value even in this store.
TURKISH BATH TOWELS
Inc cotton Towels that won't part COM
pauy WIN me linen, because Just as
sV I.zs.
heavy and full bIeachcd
lez42 inches. at 12lEc.
22x52 inches, at lSc.
FIannels and WE'VE just had
Flannelettes f SGo 3 ! fortune y u in
fianncls at surprisingly low prizes
Ana prices are said to be poino mr.
you know-these went The ethe.
way. - O''ie'
Wantto share them1 -Four prices
AT l2Kc-SubStantia cotton ana NO.,
an %'' ,,,.,, o. ialr weight, even threads
ana wei wearing. Regularly Isl.
At l6c-Finer Flannels. with a h;or..
snare OF wool. The first time for this
grade under 22c ~ t'iis
At loc-A notch higher In grade: stiu
Greater proportion OF wool. Regulnrly
~ zoe--fine atwood white Flannel in !,
weight not sold before at less than ale
FLANNELETTES--
Al .e-Flarnelettes in new STYLES. ana
80 Soaef than usual quality A wonder
e NV .hs ayelng' spinning and weaving
san be done for the little price.
At 1c--Finer and heavier Ei,nna,o.,
prettier styles, too. ''''"ei'''es;
iAt loc-Flannelettes thar loo,, a., -,
IKE wool, but every thread l. 1 wee, ,eei
warm and pleasant for niaht d, U,,ul'
wrappers and ehildren's wear. 'sses'
- John Wanamaker.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

"if you do not wish for His Kingdom
do rot pray for ii. But If you do, you
must do more than pray for IL, you
must wori: for ii. n--Ruskin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-22
Christmas In Venice.

The Christmas which stands out most
wildly in my memory is one at st. Marks,
in Venice, where Roman Catholics and
Protestants, English, Americans and Ital
ians, the prince and the beggar, high and
low, rich and poor, all met OH common
footing. Thousands and thousands OF peo-
pie that day knelt or stood OH the cold,
uneven floor of the grand old church,
whero the high altarpiece of solid gold,
studded with precious gems, was uncover
ed and blazing in the lights Of the hun
drcds of candles burning around and near
it. White robed priests and altar boys
crowded around the chancel. Glints of
sunshine, struggling through the high
narrow windows, fell in patches upon the
rich mosaics, bringing them into greater
distinctness Sweet odors of Incense per-
famed the air. IN orchestra of brass and
stringed Instruments accompanied the
choir, above which boys voice rose clear
and distinct and in perfect harmony with
the other voices, which IL controlled and
took with it, while the music of the organ
iilled the church TO tho very domcs, until
the . apostles upon the screAp seemed i'm
huod with lifo and listening To it. 10 was
day never to be forgotten, and It comes
back TO mo over and over again, as often
as think Of that Christmas time in beau
tiful, farof Venice I'm ISS9.-New York
Herald
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-22

A good old bishop named Telesphorus,
who lived in Rome in the year l37 4. d.,
holds the honorable record OF being the
first person to officially order tho celebrat-
ing OF Christmas day. He gave instruc-
tions to his priests and his congregations
that this day, corresponding To our Dec.
20, should he kept as solemn feast, with
the performance of divine services. While
Telesphorus occupies this unique place in
the history of the ancients, 1t appears that
Christmas day was first observed as far
back as tho year 9S A. d., but by whom
and how are matters of conjecture. These
details have been lost in the shuttle of the
ages. .-Exchange.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-22

He was at dinner. and the notes OF \ vio-
lin fell strangely upon his ear. did I
not tell you that L would have no parties
of carol singers this Year, They only
tramplo down tho plants aud destroy the
young trees i'm the plantation. Go QUE
and put a stop to thar noise directly"
Norris went ont with rather "A grave
face. IL was troubled ono when he ro-
turned.
"It's not tho carol singers at all, sir.
It's--it's only little boy"
"Send him away at once then"
"If you please, sir, ho says hc wishes to
speak TO you. III think he's gentle.
mans son, sir.
what If no is? He can hayo no busl-
ness here Send him off. Some begging
trick, dare say"
But Us tho general--for that was tho
rank Of the master of Carston-spoke the
music waxed louder and louder, and n
sweet child's voice rang out liko bird 5.
TO the vast surprise of master and servant
alike, the door Of the dining room was
pushed open, and there in the hall stood a
child, with shining hair and big brown
eyes, playing and singing AS he had done
at first;
"while shepherds watched their hocks by
night.
All seated on tho ground"
The generals white mustache bristled
fiercely, and his voice was harsh and rasp-
ing when he spoke:
"Boy-you there--stop that noise"
Tony desisted, but turned look of an
gelic reproach upon the speaker. Don &
you like ftp" he said. "It's my greatest
favorite, and you must know IL quite
well, because daddy says he used 10 sing
it to you when he wns a little boy"
"When ho--your fathcr-what do you
mean, chldl"
II amt a child, said Tony, with dig
nifty I'm boy. It's quite "a long time
since was child.
"whats your nameg" said tho general,
softening and smiling in spite of himself,
but the answer banished all smile from
his face
Anthony discard Fairfax" said Tony
triumphantly. "Isn't il n beautiful nameY
It's my grandfather's name, daddy says,
but L haven't never seen him in all my
life" And his innocent, trustful eyes
looked straight into tho face of the very
man who was his grandfather.
Norris gasped. He expected an explosion
of anger; he almost feared violence, but
Tor n minute or two the general stood per-
fectly silent. Then he said to the man,
"You can CO."
"Shall go too?" said Tony.
"No. Stand where you are. Now, tell
me who told you to come here tonight!"
A"Nobody told me. thinked il for my
SELF"
do you see these grapes and sweets?'
persisted the general You shall have as
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-22
Cheap Christmas Trees.

Christmas trees need no longer be ob-
jscted TO on the score OF expense. With s.
10 spare, and "a moderate allowance OF wit
and patience as well, "A really wonderful
one can be turned out, and il this should
be doubted here are a few facts, mere Kris
kringle market prices as IL were, To prove
the truth of the statement
To begin, ID cents will buy the tree t.
self
One Of the fragrant young pines that
come 20 us from Berkshire county oI
Maine Is best for the purpose. For tho
price given, IL may measure all the way
from TO 5L feet and be fat or slim as
fancy likes, though tho plumper article
might be suggested as tending toward
more gratifying results. The wooden rest
that supports il will be 10 cents extra
Next comes the business Of trimming, and
hero the maternal breast will swell with
pride and joy
For the vast number of Sainty trines
tl.75 can buy for this use--slegant Pari
sian little triaes--is something To producC
sensations Of positive wealth, even opu
lence.
A box OF one dozen selected ornaments
comprising champagne bottles, rolling
pins, washtubs, coal souttles and flower
pots sells for IL cents.
Each tiny object is a bonbonnierc, heav
lily frosted with gilt or silver somewhere
and showing sides or tops of isingIass
through which gleam the tinted candles
In tho same bsg are made splendid golc
and silver mallets and hammers, sever
inches long, that sell for cents apiece.
Colored cornucopias of thick glace paper
ornamented with heads or figures, can b,
found ut l cent each.--St Louis Repub
lican
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-22

CROWD or BFLkTEp SHOPPERS HUSTLED
EACH OTHER on THE PAvEMENTs.
wish could go to daddy's old house and
see Santa Claus for my very own self
What pity that daddy does not live there
now'
He put away his empty bowl In little
wooden cupboard and came slowly back
to the fire Then he yawncd and thought
the room looked very lonely and wondered
what he could do TO amusc himself lie
wns self reliant little lad not often in
want OF occupation, but just now IL seem
ed TO him a. though something had gone
wrong with the world He was vaguely
dissatisfied and knew not why
Then a srddcr idaa occurred ~ him
one that sent the blood 20 his cheeks and
the sparkle To his eyes. "Tony's ideas
were sometimes trouble TO his father.
They were always original, but apt 10 be
impracticsblc and even dangerous The
idea that had come to him now was that
he should go TO tho house where his father
had lived and ask to be allowed 60 wait
for Santa Claus when he came down the
chimney that night.
1t would be lovely" said Tony 20 him
SELF. ~ shouldn't be no trouble 20 no.
body, and very likely J should be home
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-22
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