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The Delta independent., 1899-08-18

hass cosld 20. asd ths ting snbeacsd
him. end conferred - naay decorations
O. him that be had % wear some Of
them on his bead.
The town Was trimmed with bunting.
garlsnds were thrown across the streets
from houss to house. aud the marriage
was 50 splendidly celebrated that the
people could talk Of nothing elsa for q
fortnight.
All went well with the king and
qusen for u year. The king had quite
forgotten bis ginger nuts and the queen
her jews harp
However. the king got ont of bed one
morning with the wrong foot foremost.
aud after that. Of course. all went
wrong. II rsined the entire day; the
imperial globe fell down and the little
cross ON the top broke on; the court
painter brought . new globe ON which
Macronia was painted red instead Of
blue, as he had been ordered. and TO cap
the climax the queen had headache.
1t came to pass that the welded pair
quaIreled for the first time; why or
wherefore they knew not. In short. the
king was cross and the queen was snap
py, aud would have the last word. Aft
er the quarrel had gone on for some
time the queen shrugged her shoulders
disdainiully and said:
you've found fault the entire day.
And why. pray-you. who can't ro
much M play the jews harp?"-
He retorted sharply:
You've nothing to say. You can't
even bake ginger nuts"
For the first time the queen did not
reply. bot remained quiet, and without
exchanging another word they went to
their respective rooms.
The queen seated herself in q corner
Of the sofa aud wept and Thought sadly:
"What = foolish wife you are! Have
you lost your reason? You should not
have begun = quarrel 90 stupidity"
The king paced up and down his
room. rubbed his hands aud said:
"It 10 truly Bit Of good luck tbss
my wife can's bake ginger nuts Why
did answer her when she reproached
me for not knowing how to play on the
Jews harp!''
After repeating this three or four
times be felt more cheerful He began
to whistle his favorite tune, examined
the large portrait Of the queen which
hung In hts room, mounted chair. and
with Ills handkerchief brushed od q
cobweb shat hung over her nose aud
aid:
''Shs 10 surely fretting. my good liz.
tie wife. III SEQ what she's doing"
Hs went down the long hall TO her
door All had gone wrong on this day.
The servant had even forgotten the
lamps. although IL was 8 O'Clock aud
quite dark. He entered the room. put
ting ous his hands before him 10 as not
to stumble against the furnitursI Sud.
denly hs felt something warm.
"Who 10 itl'' he said
''lt II J." replied the queen.
"Whas's the matter. my petr'
II want to ask your forgiveness"
mid tbs queen. "soT having been 10
Bqm."
ssYoe doa't nesd 10 do that at sil."
ssta ~ king. throwing bic arms about
~ peck. I'm more 70 blame than
yoa ara Let's forget all abous it There
ere two terms thns we'll never allow
uss1 In our kingdom. jews harp and
'sAnd ginger nuts" interrupted tho
qussu. laughing. ~ shc secretly wiped
two little tears from her eyes. From
ehe German For Short Storiea
The Delta independent., 1899-08-18
OPTICAL DIRECTORY.
l,eassy O0eess.

Cesssy OOesss.
Sheriff. George Smith.
County CLERK and Recorder. Geo. o conkiis-
County Treasurer. Newton II. Castle
County Assessor. II. W. Chiie.
County surveyor. John A. Curtis
County Judge. Milton X weIch.
County Sapt OF schools. Nm. n. J. Browne.
County Commissioners. II. II. lagersoii, John
Grinath, Sol s,ephens. Tbs board meets the hrss
week VI each quarter.
Delta TsWs ssmees~.
Mayor. J. =. ssnjers.
Clerk. Clarence Nelson.
Treasurer. ". II. Nsther~.
Trustees. John A. Curtis. Peter Aundry, Gen.
r. Conkiin. ". J. Gsunt. !. u. NeAuusy. Jehn
koAnle.
The Board Of rustees meeis the frss and third
nursdays Of each month.
a. '. asA 4. ~.
Meeting nights. every second and fourih Men
days Of each month. at the MAsonie Hall In slss
Delta County Bank building. Henry ilsnnosd.
W. H.. N. J. Johnson. s~cy-
Gsrses Chapter. q. -
Meets the nrst and third Monday nishf. oi each
month In Masonic hall. psssse Z keisS. W.
NJ W. NJ. Hastings. secy.
Gvasa Ae.a LsSg~. Ne. ~. r. ~ =.
Meeting nights. Tuesday. of each ~e~s, 81 the
TIA, lor n. Geer. C. 4: II. ". ch1ssK X Of h. aud
.. n L. Clack. d. C.
!. q. .. y.
Meeting nights. Fridays Of each sseh. Tn The
Odd Fellows Hall In the farasr snd NsrsAass,
Bank building. Leonaid Hauser. X. G.: RS
Deun!Son. see'y.
W~ssers sfsOe Eaeaap0~os.
Meeting nights. mt and third Mondays ofsseh
month. ). y. sapders. p. n. W. Rs nssy. srnb.-
kathevss ReSeaah u.sage.
Meeting niTht.. second and fourth TburpdayS
Of esea mouth. In odd Fellows Hall. Alice
Eoyrv. n. q. Beli- Hunter. ssc'y.
WooAass - shs WesiA
Dsiis Camp. ~. meets mt and Third Thur
dAys of each meath In the Nzsonlr hall. l. ".
sueitsrr. g. {. l.. G. Tsyies. eiert.
Camp No. ~. Surface Greek. aesis every sier.
nate ssturisy night st E~ksn hall, John kxti-
can. eoAsui. Samuel Staples. seevia'y.
Chsr~hea-
METHODIST CHURCH Rev .fchn X wool.
pastor. ssrvi~s AZ II . IN. snd so p. -. Sun-
day .rhonl ai 10 . m Mis- Emma Nssr~. super
iniesdent Epworth tagus m~eb II e:D p.
Prayer meeting w-sin--i.v evenings ~ church
CEDAR EnGE ME uODisT EriNrOfAL
CHukCH. sunday sch"o' every Sunday a, ioSs
a. m. Preaching the nr~t sud third sSsdsys In
s,eb mouth. wei One for all
FIRST BAPTIST cHug, n = Services ., II ..
m and 800 p m Eev. a. A. laytns. pestor.
sunds, -rh"ai at 10 = m. Or A. u. ste<ahAm.
superintendent Young fropi-'s meeting At as
p. IN. Prayer meeting ON "Wednesday evenings ~
the church.
PRESBYTERIAN CffrErH-ssrvlrs at II .
and $50 y. Dr. ". ". BsrsAa. pAsios
sunday srhooi st In n M. 4. Y. ktiioo. super
infcndent Ths Christian Endes,or- rne~t -
s:is ?. m Prayer meeting ~iusss,sy evenings
~ the church.
CATHOLIC CHURCH -Ms-s nj 70 .. IN. t,-
lowed by ssrmon and SUNDAY s~hooi. E,enins
sf ':o. rrritai II the H~~ry. Instruction and
benedietioo Of the blc<ued saeissnent
kEv. a. raifxl- q. =. -
The age-herald., 1899-10-22
JACOBS PHARMACY. The Birthplace of Cut Prices.
  

The following article is from the proceedings of the Alabama Pharmaceutical Association, held in Birmingham, May and Io 1899:
 During the last year good many things have ranspred to the druggist both pleasure and annoyance Our meeting Tuscaloosa last May held during the curate in this city, and if you will recall the fact after consid erab dscusson very wisely left the problem to the drug gsts of Birmingham solve and congratulate them being equal the and they not long about it, either Two three leading firms continued to make hot for the CUTTERS who found their supplies cut off, and themselves bankrupt aud pleading for mercy With the CUTTER the way legitimate prices restored and the stamp then inaugurated- this The druggists of this city, who fully together during the cutrae deserve great deal of credit for their unity and have surely eaped their merifed reward It is my intention dwell the hack neyed theme of rae for trust it forever abolished from state"
 The three druggists who succeeded in making Cit hot for the cutters that time will be paid in their coin for going to make it hot for them Bming ham has enjoyed cut prices yet Cut ting prices list of fory-four articles is thing and cutting prcrs every article in stock of ten thousand items is another holding up handful of bats gull the people with is thing and giving honest, straightforward price everything sold is another
The age-herald., 1899-10-22
JACKSONV|uLE'S EXPERIMENT
 IN MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP
City Runs Its Own WaterWorkS and Electric Light Plant and Makes
 a Handsome Profit by It.

like that of the water system, has passed beyond the range and stage of experiment, has been to demonstrate that the electric plant can be run so as to light the streets, public buildings, hospitals and all charita- ble institutions of the cityfree of cost, to leave a sufficient capacity available for commercial service at fixed and extremely low rates, to provide for the entire cost of operating the plant, to meet the interest on the investment, to create a sinking fund to retire the bonds, and to provide for the maintenance of the plant and circuits and leave a profit besides That the plant has been a success is demonstrated by the monthly cash balances, which show a handsome return on the investment.
 Early in it's municipal history Jacksonville bought seven acres of land, centrally situ- ated. This was devoted entirely to munic- ipal purposes, and on 1t today the water works and electric lighting plants are op- erated side by side and under the same man. agement. The grounds have been improved as a park with shade trees, palms and oaks. flower beds, broad lawns and foun- tains supplied by four artesian wells that spout twelve-inch streams from thou sand feet below the surface into broad lakes or aerating basins, from which 1t IS drawn into reservoirs to be pumped to all parts or the city It is one of the charming and health giving spots of the town
 The Plant Pays Well
 The city, prior to the establishment of the present plant, was paying each year SS'ooo for lighting its streets with gas. NOW out of the profits of the sale of electricity at cents per kilowatt, it is paying all ex- penses of operating the plant. including maintenance of plant and circuits; 1t is lighting it's streets and public buildings, jails fire stations, armories and all hospi- tals and charitable institutions, IS constant- extending its commercial and street lnes' ly laying aside a considerable sum TOT sinking fund and is paying interest on tne entire investment at the rate of per cent per annum. ,oo,
 Under an act of the legislature of 1885, bonds to the extent of $75,O00 were issued 10 build the plant. Before the bonds were is- sued. however litigation was begun by the private companies already in the neld, reaching to the court of final appeals, In suit to restrain the city in its proposed ac- ton. The old companies claimed that the city had not the right to build a plant or this kind nor to enter into competition with private enterprise; they claimed also that the proposed plant was of vastly greater
The age-herald., 1899-10-22
Attached Her Usual Signature

A short time since the daughter of mil l,onaire drove up to the door of d jeweler' s shop went in, and selected turquoise ana diamond ring valued at $25O She maoe out her check for that sum and passed 1t to the assistant, relates the Boston Traveller.
 The alert young man glanced at 1t and then looked inquiringly at the young woman and said, ''1here is some mistake here' think" ,
 The young woman flushed, and asked IT the check was not for ther fight amount.
 She was told it was, but
 But what % she exclaimed frigdly. DO you mean that my check is not accept able?"
 The assistant acknowledged that he knew who the young woman was, but explained that the check was not made out Just as 1t should be- and he handed 1t back.
 The girl ran her eye over it and then turned a deep crimson. "Oh!' she ex- claimed, "I see!'
 And then she proceeded to make out an- other check. She had signed the first one, "Your own sweetheart Jessie"
The age-herald., 1899-10-22

congress of Vienna each of the several monarchs present was the guest of some nobleman. On one festive occasion Baron Rothschild was invited par exception. He modestly went to take his place, not among the more exalted guests. When they dis- covered Rothschild, however they all rose, one after the other, and saluted him, ex- cept the king of Prussia. Some one asked the king why he did not salute the great European banker. Did I not?" he re- piled. "Well, I suppose it was because was the only one who did not owe him anything" This reminds one of line in one of Pope's satires: "I never answered; I was not in debt"
The age-herald., 1899-10-22
Would Like to Make the Exchange

Mrs. Sallie Marshall Hardy, who Is de- scendant of Chief Justice Marshall, visited the supreme court chambers in Washington recently and was introduced to Justice Harlan by functionary of the court, says the Chicago News. She was then seated under the bust of her distinguished ances- tor and Justice Harlan whispered to Chief Justice Fuller: That little woman there under Marshalls bust is his great-grand- daughter The chief justice looked to- ward the little woman and then said: 'Tell her am afraid the bust may fall on her. .Im not afraid" replied Mrs. Hardy: "nothing on earth could please me so much as to have my great-grandfather's head to fall on my shoulders"
The age-herald., 1899-10-22
SHORT STORIES
 OF THE DAY
Mrs. Kruger Objects to Pajamas

An article entitled loom Paul and Tante" CUncle Paul and Aunt appears in the Lon don Telegraph, an2 contains some intertest- ing particulars of me home life of Presi- dent and Mrs. Kruger
 "Tante' Is sturdy Dutch housewife of the old stamp-one of the stock who in the old looger days loaded the rifles, hand ing them to the men who fought-yet wo- manly withal.
 On returning from his memorable visit to England, the president brought with him amongst other European "fads," one pair of bahamas! The first time ''Tante" saw him attired in these new-fangled garments she queried sharply, whats thatF "sleeping clothes from England" respond ed Mr. Kruger. ''Then take them off and come to bed in your viedshoen, quotn "Tante," in tones that brooked no remon- strance on the part of her spouse, and since that night pajamas have not been seen or mentioned at the presidency. Veldtshoeh are the boots or shoes most of the old-fash- toned Boers still sleep in, a surVlval or the old trek" days.
The age-herald., 1899-10-22
No Harm Intended

From the Chicago News. z
 q suppose, doctor, you have put an in- curable patient out of his misery have you not" f VI
 ''That question, sir, consider an insult.'
 "Why do you jump to the conclusion that I asked if you had ever killed patient? What I want to know is whether or not you give opiates." 4
The age-herald., 1899-10-22
From the New YorkJournal.

From the New YorkJ ourna1.
 Jacksonville, Fla, October 14-The mu- nicipal ownership of public works in Jack sonville began in 1880 with the assumption by the city of the control of the water works system. This was operated until 1893, when the water works and sewerage systms were improved to the extent of about $4O0,OO0
 This was done under plans and specihica- tions for sewerage by Col. George D. War ing, of New York, who came to Jacksonville guaranteeing to give the city the most per- feet sewers in the United States. He was engaged in this work when he was appoint ed street cleaning commissioner of New York. He received permission from the city of Jacksonville to complete his work here through the superintendence of assist ants in order that he might give his per- soral attention to his work in the north.
 He subsequently, pronounced the sewer age system of this city as perfect as mod ern engineering could make it, and also de- clared that the water system was as nearly complete and perfect as that of any city of its size in the country. His verdict has been indorsed by the subsequent experience of the city in its health records which show that the death rate per thousand per annum is as low as that of any city in the Union, and in those parts of the city where the two systems have been laid side by side it fsabout one-half that of New York and of other large cities.
 Experiment a Success
 The success that attended this enterprise on the part of Jacksonville encouraged the idea in 1893 of undertaking the operation of an electric lighting plant whose man. agement should be on the same plan as that which had proved so successful in supply ing water to the citizens.
 The result of this undertaking, which,
The age-herald., 1899-10-22
Escape

From the Chicago Tribune. "NNhat ds 1t? An amateur concert? ?" 'Yes, but it is to be given 6y the best talent in the neighborhood, and it's for charity"
 'How much are the tickets?"
 Fifty cents. You ought to buy couple of them and go.'
 "I think I'd rather buy four of them and not go. Here's your money"
The age-herald., 1899-10-22
Thoroughly Equipped

From Tbt-Bits. i Lady-You have not been out of service yet therefore you have no character.
 Applicant-No, mum; but I've got three school board certifcuts.
 Lady-Ah we'll that Is something. Are they for honesty. cleanliness, or
 Applied nt-No, please, mum, for litera-- toor, jograffy, and free-'
The age-herald., 1899-10-22

once asked Judge John F. Dillon why when he was on the Greater New York Char ter commission, he did not insert specific pro- visions requiring municipal ownership. He replied that he believed firmly in the princi- pie, but was told such a provision would pre- vent the passage of the charter through the New York legislature.-J. M. BARRS, city at torney of Jacksonville, Fla.
The age-herald., 1899-10-22
Did Not owe RothschlId Anything

Among the anecdotes related by Hon. John Bigelow in the October Century, in a series of extracts from his conversations with Won Bunsen, is this about the famous banker Rothschild: During the famous
The age-herald., 1899-10-22

potter than the former methods permitted. It has allowed the use of the improved system of lighting by poorer families, who formerly used kerosene. The reduction in the number of fires from explosion of oil lamps ,on account of the wide introduction of electricity has been great There has been effected a saving to the people from tn former cost of lighting, when the amount used is considered of 75 per cent, although 1t is admitted that if the original prices had been maintained the consumption of electricity would not be what 1t Is.
 The general statement may be made how ever, without fear of successful contradic- ton. that the annual saving to the people in Jacksonville by the reduction of prices for lighting is more than the entire cost Of the plant.
 These Figures Are Eloquent
 The following figures, taken from the bal ance sheets of the last four months, are a demonstration of the advantages claimed for the operation of the plant under munic- ipal control:
The age-herald., 1899-10-22
Mixed AIetapIlOrs

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 You say the defendant fired scathing charge at you. What did he use, a shot gun?"
 "No, pail of water"
The age-herald., 1899-10-22
Inducements in FurS!

A full line of Misses Tailor made Skirts at extra low prices. 24 Fur Scarfs in white and colors, worth s1 each, at... ............ 59 F Brown Full Collarets, extra long, worth s4, at.......... ........ ..... ..H. g 12 Chinchilla Fur Capes with elec- tric Seal trimmings, the s5 quality at,,...... .....s.... sss.sss .'.''''''' osV is Stone Martin Clusters to wear with Tailor-made Suits, at $2.50, worth $i.00.
The age-herald., 1899-10-22

Texie Cigars are the acme of perfection.
The age-herald., 1899-10-22
Specials for Monday Only!

1 case Canton Flannel, good
 weight, 10c quality, at........ ....6Ac 1 case Amoskeag Apron Ginghams 10 pieces all-wool double fold Dress
 Flannels, all colors at...S... ....171ac 1 case 32?inch Cabot Bleaching, 19
 yards for. ........ ..........$i.W 10 pieces Mercerized Satin, the 3sc
 quality, all shades at...... ....... 2sc 100 pieces Sklrting Cambrics at... 31sc
The age-herald., 1899-10-22
LADIES' CIGARETTES. We make a speciality of fine imported cigarettes for ladies. 0. w. BROXTON & CO.,,
 l5 N. Twentieth St.

"Go where the crowds go," and hear Bob Taylor, Monday night; 50 cents.
The age-herald., 1899-10-22
Inducements in
 Flannel Department!

Blue Twilled Flannel, all wool, the
 25c quality, at........ ........ .... 1Sc Gray Twilled Flannels, all wool,
 tine 45c quality, at..... ...... ...... 33c 20 pieces White Flannels, the 20c
 quality, at....... ........ .......... l4c l5 pieces White All-Wool Flannels,
 S5c quality, at........ 23c 12 White Flannels, 7s wide, the 50c quality, at..... ........ ........... 35c 2 cases of dark and light Outings,
 the best in the market, the regu-
 lar 10c grade, at........ ..... ...... 7Rc 20 pieces of French Outings, new
 designs for dressing sacques and
 wrappers, 200 grade, at..... ....12Rc
The age-herald., 1899-10-22
Inducements in Shoe Department!

8 cases Women's Dongola Kid :. Shoes, button or lace, all sizes,
 the $1.50 quality, per pair......... 2 cases Vici Kid, button or lace,
 stock tip, the $1.75 grade. per
 pair. .......... ........ ...... l 60 pairs of Old Woman's 3-point
 Slippers, in sizes 8 to s, $1 value,
 per pair....... ........ ............ 40 pairs Woman's Opera Slippers,
 sizes 21a to 5, SIPS value, per
 pair..... ........ ........ ..........
The age-herald., 1899-10-22

Flower bulbs cheap. Godden's.
The age-herald., 1899-10-22

MuEHE THERE'S A WILL THERE'S A
 WHERE way-to reach the publics and the way Is through The Ace-Herald. Ornament your advertisement with facts and The Age Herald will do the rest ...........+ ............
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-04

our young men happy and contented
In order to protect them from corrupt
ing Influences; So | would provide 4
smoking room because many of our
young men will have these evil habits
and unless they can find comfortable
place to enjoy pipe and magazine or
newspaper IN our building, they viii
go to the saloon where they can. The
smoke habit is a. foolish. expensive
and unsatisfactory habit. detrimental to
health and i'm immoderation a positive
danger and injury.
1T is especially injurious TO growing
youth, che ecking physical and mental
development; therefor our association
should not encourage the requirement
of the habit, but may permit without
approval a restricted indulgence In
specially assigned apartments in order
not to repel valuable members already
its victims. Cigarettes, however, should
he prohibited
"If our cities are TO be redeemed II
will he largely by the efforts of the
young men,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-04
COMMITTED TO JAIL.
Charged with Attempt at Robbery
Found Guilty of Trespass.

Peter Kelly, Of Railroad avenue, was
committed to the county Jail for sixty
days by Alderman Millar yesterday, in
default of $50 fine. Kelly was arrested
early Thursday morning in the Della
ware. LackaWanna and Western yards
by Detective Bliss and taken to the
Centre street station house. John By
ron, of South Scranton, was arrested
at the same time as an accomDlice of
Kelly's.
Detective Bliss alleged at the hear
ing yesterday that he had been watch
ing for thieves in the yard for several
weeks past. Petty robberies of caboos-
es had been going on and early Thurs
day morning two fellows were disCoV-
cred trying to force an entrance into
caboose. a railroader passing fright
enod the fellows off, and after a chase
Kelly was captured. A little later BY
ron was arrested. There was no evil
denCe to hold either on a charge of
attempt at robbery and none TO hold
Byron for trespass, and he was dis
charged. Kelly was fined 80 for tres-
passing and in default was committed.