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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-28
LINCOLN As DOORKEEPER.

Washington correspondence of The Chicago Trlb
une.
James Etter. doorkeeper in the War Depart
ment frequently occupies chair from which he
could not be induced TO part. because II once
occupied by Abraham Lincoln when he was Preei-
dent OF the United States. although the time he
acted as watchman with a badge pinned the
lapel OF his coat Mr. Etter explains the incident by
saying: "One day during the war sitting
here when tall, angular gentleman entered the
main door and asked II the Secretary was in
be In his Office
AT what hour can depend on finding him
Thank YOU he walked away.
promptly on the hour the tall gentleman as
cended the steps, walked in the door. and / was
almost struck dumb when he asked me II | would
not go into the Secretarys and tell him
out in the han. recovered myself and informed
the caller could not leave my post Of duty, and
even II could did not think the Secretary would
come out TO him.
He replied: oh, / guess he will and as for
leaving your post, wiz be personally responsible
for that. j am Mr.. Lincoln and / will simply take
your badge and keep door while you step in for
me-
We'll. couldn't doubt him. and he pulled of my
badge. pinned IL on his coat and took my chair,
Just like an old-time Waterman.
"A smile played over his face I eft him. and
you can rest assured ~ not long before he and
&f Secretary were holding quiet talk In an out
oae-way corner In the hall"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-28
LYDDITE, THE NEW EXPLOSIVE.
THE LATEST FILLING FOR SHELLS IS FoRM
OF PICRIC ACID.
From Chambers's Journal.

From Chambers's Journal.
Probably one Of the most interesting features Of
the Omdurman campaign from military , sand
shells which used for the first time In actual war
best Explosive as yet discovered for use in shells
II is the object of the present article to give a
short description of this substance, which Is des-
tined to play an important part in the wars of the
future. ,,. -, ,,,
has been melted and allowed to soidify, thereby
becoming denser. Melnie. recently introduced into
acid indeed most OF the so-called new" explosives
consist Of this substance IN one or another of its
OF picric acid as an explosive is remarkable. and
furnishes a striking example OF how great discoy-
acid was discovered in III. and for more than
century was used as dye for wool SIX and and
CURED at a chemical works in Manchester and
Being melted by the heat the acid flowed until It
into contact with quantity of litharge stored
and subsequent investigation revealed the fact that
under certain conditions pcric acid behaved as
made clear the necessary conditions: and at the
present time pierre acid bids fair to outyal all
Before proceeding to describe the manner In which
this body Is caused 70 6erate its explosive power
manufacture and common properties in order that
carboc acid Ohe common dislnfectant obtained
from coal;sl Is placed n vessel with an equal
the tempe Stature raised to the bong-pont OF water
Strong nitric acid (aquafcris is then allowed TO now
into the mixture. after which the whole Is cooled
leaving solid mass OF yellow crystals in the vessel
These crystals are filtered and drained and after
ward washed with cold water and the residue Is
pure pcric acid.
The crystals so obtained have an intensely bitter
taste. and this have been largely en-
poyed on the Continent for the aducration OF beer
II handled, picric acid stains the fingers n golden
yellow. IL heated gently IL melts quite TRANQUILITY
and may be poured from one vessel to another II
strongly heated II chars with a slight fzzle II ham
mered on anvil no detonation occurs, in the
case OF most other explosives cursory examina-
Its latent powers, and 1t is therefore matter of
little wonder that they should have remained un-
discovered for more than a century.
The shock necessary to explode picric acid In all
It's forms is furnished by class OF bodies known as
"detonatoTs." These are sensitive bodies which ex-
plode with great violence: and II placed In contact
with large mass Of picric acid the shock TO which
their explosion gives rise causes the whole charge
TO deionate. extremely small quantity OF the
detonator sufficng 10 set into action an indefinitely
large quantity OF the acid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-28
MARIA THERESA THILERS.
..aa ,o..a- in rhe Chlcngo RECORD.

Vienna letter in The Chicago Record
Joseph Mueller director OF the Imperial Austrian
mini re@ently gave an interesting lecture before
the Numismatic Society on the imitation oy TOT,
eign minis OF the Austrian Levantine Maria
Theresa thaler. These limitations can only be re-
garied as attempts the part or foreign Euro
pean States to win from Austria the favor In which
the natives OF the Orient hold this eountrys coin
age The lecturer produced specimens OF imita-
tons coined in the last century by the Venetian
Republic and King Frederick il OF Prussia, In order
10 sunnlant the original Maria Theresa thaler in
the Orient. For hundred years no renewed at
tempts were made competition by foreign Powers
until I'm 1880 Italy issued the so-caled "Erlthrea
thaier" and three years later France coined a
similar imitation for King Menelik OF Abysslnia.
Every attempt IL made In these limitations to retain
as FAR as possible the original Austrian coinage and
slperscrpton. The female figure for instance, rep
resenting on the Venetian levantine thaler the Re
public OF Venice bears striking resemblance 10
Empress Maria Theresa All these attempts how
ever to initiate the coin have failed lamentaoly 10
meet with the favor OF the conservative Orentals
The Menek thaler may well serve as drastic
proof of the spirit OF Oriental conservatism Since
iS93 500 Menellk thnlsrs have been issued by the
Paris mint while during the same period 100000
Austrian Maria Theresa thalers have been coined
and circulated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-28
AN IDEAL SUMNER ZONE.
THE ATTRACTIONS OF ELizABETHTowN' WITH
IN THE BORDER OF THE ADIRoNpAcKs

Az the sun climbs steadily higher In the heavens
and the bright spring days grow brighter an.
warmer dweers In the cities are remihoe" '"a'
those signs are but the torerunaers OF the seoie'
ing heat OF summer when the parched Atmosphere
and biisterlng pavements make life almost uhen-
aurahle even to the most hardy. This If the '''ne
when families anxious for a relaxation o. the en-
actions OF society and the nervous STRAIN Vi wy
seIess vhrl OF city life begin TO think Oh pa'
for the sumner and 10 seek refuge where 'ne'
may escape the trials OF the heated season
ideals of n restful summer life In the couh',!
naturally suggest themselves In the FAMILY c"c'e
A peaceful village among the hills. srnali enoue"
and sufacienty sequestered TO be free from 'ne eN
c,tament noise and hustle OF the city, out hot 80
primitive as to lack the requirements VI i"
ufe scenery OF quiet restfui beauty WIZ" p
az, walks and drives bit Of water to lend va
riety to the landscape and anofd an oppo'. u''
FOR boating and facilities for the indulgence In ac-
.usto,,ed recreations-these are some OF the lea'-
u~cs that 20 TO make up the picture of the happy
s,,r,,ner home of ones thoughts. Then, too arise
Tho Questions OF the healthfuness OF the region the
purltv ~ the air and water. the character OF the
i,,,,np accommodations. together with ease or ac-
cess mail and teegraphic facilities. But where
car all Of these attractions and qualities be found?
Too often has the seeker for health and pleasure
travelled far only TO be disappointed on reaching
his destination. and the Judgment and recommenda-
lions of individuals have come TO be regarded with
distrust
While the judgment Of the individual is regarded
with caution the consensus of numbers, founded
upon personal experience. may be accepted with
every assurance Of truth. Many travellers who
have visited and become familiar with the many re-
sorts of our Northern country that there are
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-28
CONVICT CAMPS IN THE SOUTH
CONDITION OF THE LEASED PRISON LABOR
IN VARIOUS STATES.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: The Howard Association OF London has re-
Gently Issued appeal for the adjustment OF the
convict camps and the contract-convict system Of
our Southern States. Can The Tribune furnish
definite nformatcG as 10 which States have that
system still in use, and something as to the con-
dltlons under which II exists? A. NJ. j.
Clifton n j., May a. 1899
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-28
WEST SIDE CLUB HOUSES.
BEAUTIFUL AND wELL-EoUIPPED HOME
OF THE COLONIAL
WHERE THE WEST SIDE REPUBLICAN CLUB 10
orAprERED-oTaER SOCIAL oRoANlzA-
$500. or THE DIsTRICT

,,.,,v,r THE WEST SIDE REPUBLICAN CLUB Is
orARrERED-oraER SOCIAL oRoANIzA-
rroNs OF THE DISTRICT
rho orsar,z,ne OF the Colonial Club was direct
result of the growth In popularity OF tne W." vs.
side Into the neshborhood came large numoer
OF men whose tastes were congeniaL peisona
acquaintance already existed among many OF them'
others knew each ether by reputation, anu '.e
desire for social intercourse under pleasing conu
,,nns led 10 the establishment OF the organzation
1, 1850 The Occidental Club was the name nrs'
chosen but the present one was adopted ai'er
the club had been In existence about year. rron
the beginning the club highly successfui ana
It's membership grew rapidly. much OF the popu-
Ior,tv Of the organization being due TO the vgor-
ous methods which characterized its management.
The increase in membership was healthy ana
natural ore as conservatism in this respect mas
oivavs marked the Colonial Club. II has never
made any strenuous effort to add to It's members,
and NJ ALI times careful consideration of the names
nrosentcd has preceded admission to- the club.
Among the honorary members at present are Rear
Admiral Sampson and Joseph Jefferson General
sherman was a member OF the club during the
iat,cr wears of his life. and It's roster at present
contains the names Of some Of the most influential
men in the city.
AN IDEAL LOCATION
The location of the clubhouse Is ideal. 1t is at
proadwav and seventy-second-st Here. within a
shor, distance from the spot from which Washing
.on directed the march OF his force from Long
Island the club has built beautiful home. only
little distance away-so near In fact. that 1t Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-28
BOBsOy sALUTED by PROXY.

Hong Kong letter In The Chicago Record
1t would seem that Lieutenant Hohson y taking
exploit he Is famous by proxy these days Tho
other day he was showing party OF American
women over the Spanish prize ships now lying In
dock al this port Said the hero OF the Merrimac,
pointing to large hole In the casing Of one Of
the vessels THAT done by one OF our shells!
For a few moments his comm Mons gazed In ad-
miration on the havoc wrought by the prolectile;
then, giving way 20 their feelings, they fell on
their Knees and Historically Kissed the Jagged
edges Of the aperture
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-28
LOCAL COINAGE.
From Tn

From The Kansas City Journal
sarcoxle man was telling the other day Of the
manner in which the people down In his town
have gone into free coinage on Their own hook so
instead of silver. The coin consists OF alumni
mum strawberry checks OF three different sizes
good respectively for zone crate" zone tray"
"1ne quart" On the back in, raised figures Is a
stra Wberry. natural. q Is declared that II al
most looks rod. THAT H. the circulating medium
IN our locality now" said the sarcoxie man. as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-28
DEMAND or THE WOMAN LAWYER

Nnwaukee correspondence OF the Chicago Intsf
Ocean. ,..
Miss Kate Pier called Postmaster sui.ms,ss
FMS morning and complained that the archi,eJi"
~ the new Federal Building made serious ms. M
lake when they omitted looking glasses IN me ,ne
vators and that II IL very unpleasant LOT IN
women lawyers TO go into court without kho"aahs s
whether or not their hats are on strasn,' once
wants mirrors placed In the elevators AZ v"N ~
Mr. stiiiman promised to do what he couIu AZ H.
have Miss Piers wish grat,hed. and VIII imWi ssh
ately communicate with the authorities at W Wa
lngfon There are several typewriter ops."tsooi lin
In the Federal Building who Will no DOUBT 'o'"
Miss Pier In her complaint. II necessary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-28
SPANISH INDUSTRIES.
AN ENGLISH ATTACHES STATEMENT OF
THE EFFECTS OF THE WAR.

NOT so GREAT AS WAS FEARED-INcREAsED IN
TEREsT IN MINING-INDUsTRIEs
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-14
NEWARK.

Master Braxton Richardson is ON tn e
sick list this week.
We were very sorry indeed to hear of
Mrs. Stephen Purnell'S death. She had
many friends around this place who
deeply sympathize with the family.
Mr. Major Phillips died last Friday
afternoon and was buried sunday i'll
the NJ. f. Churchyard this place.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet
next Tuesday evening at the home Of
Mrs. Mary Richardson's
Mrs james 5. Taylor. who has been
right poorly for some time. is some
better.
Mrs. Mary l.. Phillips. since the death
of her husband. has rented and will
move in ii room at Mr. GaultS
Some of the ladies of Newark have
been out To see Miss Julia Mock, WIN
has been i'll poor health for some time,
but is some better now.
Mr. Josiah Boston. who has been in
poor health for some time, is ont again,
we are glad to say.
Mr. Henry G FaSSitt is right sick at
this writing. We hope he will soon
he out again.
Mr. Thomas Trader has quit the rail
road and is going to engage in the mill
business for Bowen & Bro.
Mrs VIM. T. Boston has been suffer
ing for the last season with ncuralg ia.
Mr. james Adkins is now engaged III
painting his house. which adds much to
the appearance of it.
Mr.. Harry Short has been poorly this
week He is now better.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-14

An appropriation by Congress is
wanted to clear out one or two shoals
in the inland waterway from Delaware
to Virginia, near Ocean City. Quite a
large amount is being spent III the
upper end of the waterway. while with,
say, 5000 appropriation for South
Point. ten miles south, and Massey
Shoals, one mile north of Ocean City,
could be removed. and it would insure
good, safe navigation for vessels draw
ing three feet of water from Chinco-
league, Va, to Fenwick's Island, Del
There is talk of a steamboat being
put on to run in the inland Chincoteague
Delaware waters in connection with the
Baltimore. Chesapeake and Atlantic
Railway Company. and exchange bust
ness to and from Chincoteague, Girdle-
tree, Stockton, Snow Hill. Bishopville
and Selbyville at Ocean City for Balti-
more via rail. Strong interests are
urging the movement to begin in time
for spring and summer business.
Among recent arrivals at the Colonial
are Mr.. J. Coston. Baltimore Mr..
Francis L. Redwood, Baltimore /: Mr.
ID. j. Adkins. Berlin.
Mr.. n. Carey and +. +. Bell. of Ber-
lin. secured twenty three ducks and
seven geese while cunning last week
near Winter Quarters The hunters
sailed from Ocean City and used live
decoys
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-14
kLEJ GRANGE.

Miss Rosa Porter of this place Is fill
ing the vacancy in the Girdletree school
caused bv the illness of Miss Ella Stur-
CESS.
Mr.. George Evans and wife who have
been visiting their parnts returned to
their home III Norfolk, Va, Saturday
last.
Mr. William Wardrobe who has been
on the SICK list for quite Il while we are
sorry to say is very little improved at
this writing.
Miss Nan Chatham of Salisbury who
has been visiting her sister Mrs. John
Taylor near this place rcturnc d to her
home last Tuesday
Mrs. \. I. Sharplcy of Stockton is
visiting her brother. Mr.. II. w. Gala
han near this place.
The members OF Bcthc,ivii Baptist
Church held a social AT the home Of
Mr. II. $. Tilghman on Tuesday even
ing About one hundred were present.
Music both vocal and instrumental was
furnished in abundance. The refresh
ments consisted of cream and cake also
Il sack of candy and nuts for each one
of the Sunday School scholars. All left
for their homes about IL o'clock, hav-
ing spent a very pleasant evening
Poterville NJ = Church, near this town
May the good work prove success and
many souls be- brought to Christ.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-14

Insurance Co., OrganiZed.-The
readers of the MESSENGER remember
various articles that have appeared in
its columns advocating the organization
and progress of the Equitable Fire In
surance Company of Snow Hill. a char
ter for which was granted by the last
Legislature and they will be glad to hear
there is still hope Of its success. Con-
gresham elect. John Walter Smith, is
named as president and J. Edward
White rs secretary in the charter. The
Board of Directors is composed of John
Walter Smith. j. Edward White, ThoS
NJ. Purnell Zadok T. Wharton. Calvin
b. Taylor. Oliver ID. Collins, Oscar NJ.
Purnell. Edward White and John y.
Moore \ meeting was held this week
and the secretary was instructed to Sc
cure stock book for soliciting sub
s,.riptions to stock and committee
composed of John Walter Smith, j.
Edward White and O. NJ Purnell was
appointed to solicit stock The capital
stock of the company as provided by the
charter will be 100000 and when this
amount is subscribed and one-fifth of
the same paid in the company will be-
gin business.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-14
SEVERAL DEATHS.
MRS. STEPHEN l.. PURNEIL.

Mrs. Sallie NJ Purnell. wife of Mr..
Stephen l.. Purnell. one of the Associate
Judges of the Orphans Court for this
county, died at her home here last
Sunday evening after an illness of over
two years, throughout which time she
was great sufferer. Mrs. Purnell was
the eldest daughter of the late George
Ritchie Farlow. of Pittsville. and was
married to Mr.. Purnell january 10th.
1871. They resided at Newark for
sex raj years and then moved To Snow
Hill. where Mr. Purncll has since been
engaged in the mercantile business till
New Years Day, when he retired To
confine himself to his wifc's attention.
she having become SO weak from her
long suffering as to require his constant
assistance in lifting her about
Mrs. Purnell was faithful compan-
ion and a loving mother. Her life was
devoted to the happiness and comfort of
her husband and children, who will
now miss her words of comfort and
deeds of charity more than words can
tell She leaves husband and five
children, three sons and two daughters,
also two sisters and two brothers and
other relatives to mourn her death
They are left however. not without
consolation and hope, for they knew
her suffering. her faith in future
life of happiness and blessed sunshine.
and her expressed desire for the end
May they emulate her love and Christian
example, and prepare to meet her on
the other Shore
The pail bearers were Zedikah Truitt.
Thomas ii. Collins, Ara p Bowen.
Thomas Davis. Charles f. TimmonS.
G.. Marion Dryden.
Her remains were Inferred in the
Presbyterian church cemetery Tuesday
afternoon. Rev Dorsey Blake of the
NJ. +. Church conducted services at the
home of the deceased, and ofiiciatcd Il,
the grave where many friends wit
messed the last sad rites.
We extend our deepest sympathy to
the husband, children and other rela-
tlyeS
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-14
CIRDLETREE.

Miss Bessie Gordon, of Washington,
visited Miss Mollic Rowlcy Il part of
this week
We are glad To report Mr. G. T. Aver
Ills recovery from severe attack of
pneumonia.
Miss Lula Bowen, who has been visit
ing Franklin City. returned home Tues
day
Miss Sadie Conner of Stockton. visit
ed relatives in town this week
Mr. Jas. SturgcSS. employed in the
Green Run L. ). : visited his family in
Girdlctrec Sunday.
\ little stranger made her appearance
AT the home of Mr. and Mrs Alfred
Watson last Wednesday
The firm which has heretofore been
known as W. II. Rowley & Co. has
been changed to W. II. Rowlcy & SON
May the new firm enjoy the prosperity
which has characterized the old.
Miss Anna Soper who visited Berlin
during the holidays has returned home
On the sick list are. Mrs p. G. Mer-
rift, Miss Stella Hill. Capt. d. L. Sooy.
Mrs. j. L. Hudson. Mrs Aaron Inger-
soil and daughter, Mrs Maria Mcdonald
and Mrs Edwar: Collins.
daughter Mrs James Richardson, who
resides at Chincotcague.
Oysters are commanding Il very high
price in the northern markets and our
planters are rcaping a golden harvest
from the sale of these delicious bivalves
Mr.. Henry Rowley of Philadelphia,
paid this town Il visit last week.
Mrs. Cephas Riggin and son. of near
Snow Hill visited Mrs c. IL Bcnnum
this week.
Several new families have moved To
Glrdlctrcc and vicinity during the past
two weeks. We extend TO them il cor
dial welcome
Miss Adele Spence has 50 far recover
ei from an attack of La Grippe as to be
able To attend Ia her school duties
Cur young people had the opportunity
To enjoy the rare delights of skating ON
"Wednesday last.
Died-December 2Sth of paralysis.
Mr. James Tarr, aged ~. The deceased
was we'll known III this county. The
remains Were Inferred III the NJ z.
cemetery.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-14
Believes She is IL Phantom.

WHITE PLAINS. \. Y. Jan. s.-A
petition to appoint Commissioners to
inquire into the sanity of Miss Alice
Hamilton. a granddaughter of Alexan-
der Hamilton. has been filed in the
courts here. Miss Hamilton is now
under treatment at DIR. Carlos MacDon-
aids sanitarium in Pleasantville. West
chester county. The application says
that Miss Hamilton is possessed of the
strange Authorization that she is dead.
She believes that she is only Il phantom.
and that all those around her are phan-
toms. She also thinks that, being dead.
it is improper for her to talk. and il is
said 10 require great patience on the
part of questioner to get an answer
from her on any subject Miss Hamilton
is worth more than $500. 900 aud has a
life interest in several estates. She is
go years old. Ii is expected that the
Commissioners will be- named to-mor-
row.