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Evening journal., 1899-12-30
Smooth Ice and a Sufficient
Thickness of 1t GLADDEN.
Youthful Hearts.
FUN AT BRAEDYwINE SPRINGS
THE LARGE LAKE THERE HAS A
HEAVY COVERING OF ICE AND
MERRY SEEKERS OF GOOD
SKATING WE'RE OUT YEsTER-
DAY AND LAST NIGHT.
DAY AND LAST NIGHT.

Skaters were out in force yesterday.
The fact that these are holiday times
gave an opportunity TO many young
people, which they could not otherwise
enjoy, to glide over the smooth. icy
surfaces on the glittering steel. Bran
dywine and Shellpot creeks were
frozen over and many skaters enjoyed
the sport there.
The largest surface Of ice is the lake
at Brandywine Springs Park The
snow has been cleared away by the
park employees and the Ice is smooth as
glass. Last night the park and the
lake were lighted up with varied color
ed electric lights and presented q
pretty appearance. All OF yesterday
Afternoon hundreds of skaters were at
the park and last night the number
was even greater. The surrounding
hills protect the skaters from the cold
winds that accompany this cold snap
AT Brandywine Springs while en-
gagged in q game. owen 10. Wyatt coli
lided with a crowd OF young men and
Robert Linden. OF No 624 Jackson
street, had his collar bone broken Mr..
Linden came to this city and the frac-
ture was reduced by DR.. James II. Nor
gan.
lt IS expected that the Wilmington
City Railway Company will make pro-
vision for skating at Shellpot Park
shortly.
Many persons were skating on the
creeks near Delaware City last night.
The thermometer has registered lower
there than at any point reported in the
county.
Tonight several parties Of skaters
will 80 TO Brandywine Springs Park
from this city, Newport and from the
upper part OF New Castle county
Because of the Interest IN the sport
there has been a boom in the sale OF
skates within the past two or three
days. The sweater Is preferred by al'
skaters TO a coat. and the sale of the
! former garments has also increased
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
PASSES FOR sTATE oFFIcIALs.

Former members Of the Legislatu
are worried over their railroad passes.
Heretofore passes were given only dur
ing the session. At the last session
the members were given annual passes.
The old custom of extending annual
passes until January 10 has been
dropped. All the state officials have
received their passes.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
TWENTIETH CENTURY OPENING

On next Monday evening the Benevo-
lent Pioneer Literary Association will
open its annual festival, which will
continue for two weeks. A special en-
tertainment will be given every even
ing at its rooms, No 719 Market street,
second floor. A special meeting will be
held tomorrow afternoon, when final
arrangements will be made.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
NEW TRIBE OF RED MEN.

The great chiefs Of the Great Council
Of Delaware instituted Woodenhawk
Tribe, No. 40, at Bridgeville, on Thurs
day night, assisted by Rossalatum
team, of Laurel.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTIETH
ANNIVERSARY.

The 12Oth anniversary Of Thomas'
Chapel, Dover which is the Oldest
Methodist place of worship on the Pen
insula, has just been celebrated.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
som An sHERIFrs sALF.

Sheriff John E. Taylor this morning
sold the property of c. F. Thomas &
Co, on Sixth street between Washing
ton and West streets, at the Court
House to H. II. Ward attorney, fol
$780,
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
YOUNG PEOPLES ENTERTA
MENT.

The Young Peoples Society Of the
German Lutheran Church, at Sixth and
Adams streets, held its Christmas en-
tertainment in the lecture rooms Of the
church last night. The program con-
sisted of literary and musical selec-
tions, and was concluded with the
farce, "Who is Who?"
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
cIFrs no NJ pooR.

st. Andrews branch OF the Girls
Friendly Society held a Christmas fes-
tival at st. Andrews Church last night.
at which gifts were distributed to the
poor. St Michaels Day Nursery was
also remembered
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
BUILDING INSPECTORS REPORT.

Building Inspector John J. Cassidy's
records show that during the past year
Wilmington manufacturing establish
ments have spent S15S,000 on improve
ments, and twice that amount has been
expended for new machinery.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
MARnnNs REAr WEsr ENn-

AT the West End Reading Room last
night the Maroons and the West End
basketball teams contested and the lat
ter was beaten by q score Of s 10 6.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
NEW COMPANY CHARTERED,

The Finance. Charter and Trust Com
pany. Of Philadelphia, with a capital
Of 100000, was chartered at Dover
yesterday.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
DIR. .GRACEY TO PREACH.

Rev. S. L. Gracey, D. D., United
States consul at Foo Chow, China, will
occupy the pulpit of the NJ E. Church
at Delaware City tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
nEArH FROM PoIsON.

A coroner's jury last night rsnde' e. I
verdict of death from strychnia pei
soning in the case Of S-year-old james
Loebe. who died recently from eatias
a number of ST. Rotolph's pills.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
RABBIT LUNCH
Tonight at Chambers, I'd and Madison
OPEN TONIGHT AND MONDAY.

Those desiring to attend Goldey
Commercial and Shorthand College may
have their names enrolled at the office
tonight. z TO $50, or Monday to 4.
Day and evening sessions begin Tues
day. Early arrangements by Whining
ton prospective patrons will be appre-
ciated by Principal Goldey and his as
sictrnte
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
INVIrEn no RETnRN-

At the third quarterly conference of
Union NJ. E. Church last night, Rev. c.
A. Grise was asked to retain his
charge.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
CHRISTMAs SERVICES.

+, The Sunday school of Emmanuel P. E.
Church, Highlands, held its Christmas
celebration last night.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
PASTOR RECEIVES A PRESENT.

The Kings Daughters Of Olivet
Presbyterian Church, assisted by the
congregation, presented to their pastor,
Rev. ]. R. Milligan, d. D., a well-tilled
purse. Mrs. Milligan also received a
handsome gift.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30

CoLORED MINISTER TO PREACH.
The pulpit of St. Matthew'S Mission,
on West Twelfth street, will be filled
tomorrow by Rev. T. p. Demby, for
merly Of this city, but now Of Tennes-
see. Mr.. Demby was born here, but has
not seen the city in ten years.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30

Nathaniel r. Benson, Jr., expired
suddenly at $50 o'clock this morning at
his home, No. SOB West Fifth street,
of heart disease.
Mr.. Benson retired at an early hour
last evening, and about o'clock awoke
and complained of a severe pain in his
breast. DR.. Carmichael was immedi-
ately summoned and rendered medical
aid, but the patient continued to sink
and died at $50 O'Clock.
Mr.. Benson was born in this city on
February 10, 1857, and passed his boy
hood here. His early education was
acquired in the public schools. After
wards he attended the Delaware State
Normal University several terms, fol-
| lowing this by a full course Of study
at the Polytechnic Institute Of the State
Of Pennsylvania, and from which in
stitution he graduated with the degree
of civil engineer.
with this thorough and excellent
mental training. Mr.. Benson entered
the service OF the Harlan and Hol-
lingsworth Company August p, 1876
For some time he was given a course
OF instruction in the machine shop ar
ter which he was transferred to the
shipyard in order that he might IA
miliarize himself with the practical
operations connected with hull con.
struction and repairs. From this de-
partment he was taken into the
| draughting room, where he remained
/ for several years. At length the time
came when his experience and abilities
were utilized in the discharge Of highei
/ duties, and he was once more transfer
red TO the shipyard, this time as as
slstant superintendent under his father
Captain N. r. Benson, who occupies
4 that position. The deceased performel
his duties in this position until Janu
ary Is, 1897, at which time he resigned
and had since lived a retired life.
Mr.. Benson several days ago secure
a fine position in New York, and onl
yesterday signed an agreement regard
ling his new work, which he was to en-
ter upon Monday.
A wife and three children surviv
him. They are Wilman H., studen
at Cornell University, aged Is years
Lila, aged IL, and Katharine, aged
, years.
The funeral will take place on Tues
day afternoon. DR.. Henry Baker, pas
? tor Of Grace M. E. Church. of whic
Mr.. Benson was a0nember, will con
duct the services at 2.30 o'clock. Inter
; ment will be made in Wilmington an
Brandywine Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30

Buy no harness. robes. blankets
trunks. grips or anything in the sad
dlery line until you see Yerger the
practical saddler, IL East Third street
Evening journal., 1899-12-30

Several days ago the steamship Ro-
anoke encountered a severe storm off
Cape Hatteras and put into Savannah,
Ga. in disabled condition. The Ro-
anoke was recently remodeled by the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30

Five per cent. will be added to all
county tax bills after December 81.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
COAL. WOOD AND GRAIN.

II. T. Sergeant, Coal and Wood Office
Seventh and King. Delmarvia phone
545. Hickory wood for open CRATES.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
REAPPOINTED PARK COMMIs
SIONERS.

Judge William G. Spruance has reap
pointed John NJ. Rogers and Joseph l..
Carpenter, Jr., to be park commission
ers. The terms Of both members would
have expired at midnight Sunday.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
ENTERTAINMENT AT GRACE.

Grace M. E. Sunday school will rem
der dts Christmas music at the festival
tomorrow afternoon.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30

TO REPEAT CHRISTMAS MUSIC.
st. Paul's r. C. Church viii repeat
its Christmas music tomorrow ct 1850
o'clock. Low mass will be celebrated
at the midnight service on New Year's
eve.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30

Five per cent. will be added 70 all
ounty tax bills Rfter December 81.
Evening journal., 1899-12-30
n. R. BENSON s
SUDDEN DEATH
Heart Disease Caused His De-
mise at an Early Hour
This Morning.
WAS A wELL-KNowN CITIZEN

HAD BEEN CONNECTED WITH
THE HARLAN AND HOLLINGS-
WORTH COMPANY UNTIL TWO
YEARS AGO, AND WAS TO AS
sUME THE DUTIES OF A HIGH
POSITION IN NEW YORK ON
MONDAY.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-03-24
TWO WEEkS'TRIP EAST.

s9o. COVERS ALL ExPENsEs-$99Oo
This includes hotel bills, railway and
steamer transportation. double berth In
sleeping GAYS, and transfers at ell points,
and services of the conductor of the ex.
cursion.
Leave Duluth March a., via Duluth
South Shore & Atlantic, and Canadian
Pacific Railways. T.
Spend one day in Montreal, three days
in Washington. three days in New York,
and two days in Boston. The party will
travel in elegant style and stop in the
best hotels in the cities visited. ~.
Variations may be made from the ad.
.vertised schedule, so that those who wish
to prolong their stay at any of the points
named or leave out portion of the trip,
may do 80 and have q reasonable rebate
allowed them for the time untitled. The
return limit ON such tickets will be ex.
tended to April 80, 1850. E,"A -,
For further details, itineraries etc. ap
ply to apents, Great Northern or Northern
Pacific railways or II. LARKE,
Commercial Agent d. 8. y. & "A. Ry., III,
2a6 Spauldin9 Hotel Block. Duluth. } Ia
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-03-24
0A0TozEA.
s..,, Il. >,1h Kind You IiaW Always BaqG&
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.AtltA''.gal:ijl:nl[.


"There you are again reading those
advertisements. I don't believe In
them anymore" said Mr.. Dis.
appointed. ....4s%:.
Look here, my dear man. our
neiRhbors told me that Vicktor Bros.
advertise what they do, and do just
as they advertise, and lam convinced
of this m vseli'' said his wife. "What
do you suppose I paid for those
Misses shOes?" 3s s.,s4s.;@
.Same az before gr0wled Mr.. d.
mol didn't. I always had to pay
$l.4* for them and then they told
me twas a $40 shoe, bot 4 heard
that viktor'a are selling the same
thing for $l.2O, and they Ase. N b q Il
Mr.. y. began TO appeat idter sted.
"And then continued hf1 vti1e, Il
must tell you how badly youwere
mislead by the advertisements of
Ketche,n. Skinem q ca. 90. ing that
they are selling % Ol,shoes 81 30, $4.OO
shoes for 500, $500 shoes Tor $3.50
and % on. Of course It looked big
81, you, $5.0L worth for 80, 90, you
bought the @5.O0 worth for $50 and
! know that you tars l,ad sdisap-
pointed" 4 u M Ssss N sss i
But say. I have Nm j i sLti,ss 5as VIM s,
tors for IS on ttat Wills nt,4ss 1kpsss
-. M .h.,a. q. = ~ ~ " Ill
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-03-24
.cASTORlAl
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
s' s:::: u: Of 1ZIz:z|z;;z;s;''ir'
An Extraordinary Offer.

d. Mr., T.. NJ. Roberts M the +. NJ.
Roberts Supply HOuse, Minneapolis,
Mimi, informa us that he has decided
10 make an offer 81 extraOrdinnry
value of gardeD-seeds to those Of his
customers who enclose his advertise-
mpnt of garden seeds and knife with
their order. This offer consists OF IS
packages Oi garden seeds and 2, the
knife marked 7 SB for u cents, or the
knife marked r. SB with 81 packages
for only 81 cents, This offer should
meet with instant acceptance from
all those desiring garden seeds and
u first class knife included. To yet
the benefit Of the offer, however 1t
will he necessary to enclose the ad-
vertisment found In another part Of
this paper with the order.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-03-24
.'When TO Advertise. -,

Nearly all trade papers now have
:.'.advertising'' departments, In which
some exDerlenced writer ON the sub
iect gives advice ON advertising.
And the really progressive dealers. If
the country find much in those de-
.partments to help them. The Min
,neapOlis Lumberman has such de-
partment in charge III - CDas. E.
Bennett. and in the last issue of the
paper he discusses ''When to Adver-
Etise.' Although he il particular v
advising, retail lumber dealers. his
suggestions can ne az we'll applied to
merchants generally. He says:
as"GeneralIy speaking, the ''time'
to advertise, IL all the time. But
'ketting down to something more
specific, the spring Of 1899, right
now, IL the time Of all times to do the
best advertising you ever did. Bust
NESS in every line ia picking up won
.derfully; prices are advancing; every
body ia ON the qui vive, ready to
take advantage nf every dOllar.mak-
ing proposition offered. In short,
business is good. and the chances
are the next few years are going to
lie years Of gs at prosperity. Othe
wise thing to do IL to climb right on
to the band wagon and take a front
seat. Better attend to the drivi. z.
too. Don'tlet your business driveyou
Somebody IN yOur town, or pretty
cl,,&e TO it 10 going to sell lots Of
lumber this year, and for several
wears to come. and the quicker you
advertise yourself and your stock in
80 prominence, the more money
YOU make. Don't walt to see
what yuur cOmpetitOr is gcing to
IN, Pitch IN and get q gond start
fyeJle he 10 waiting for something
|6l6 ITO turn up. Patronize your
'lGtai paper generously. Spread out.
Make 4 showing that VIII force It.
sell upon the people. 1t don't cost
much, and your reward will be
great ss u: s,.sl., b +.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-03-24

The city council met IN special
session Wednesday evening pursuant
to call, for the purpose If can wasting
the vote ~ Tuesdays city election.
dnd allowing bills. The only change
found In canvaesing the vote was In
the number Of votes credited to A.
SimOnet. In the First precinct OF the
Second ward. He received 116 in
stead of Ill. as published in the
Tranec. ipt Wednesday,. The council
July declared all candidates who re-
ceived II majority Of the votes. elected
to the respective offices Tor which
they were candidates. The council
allowed all election bills and adj
journed subject to call. when 1t will
meet to wind up the business Of the
old council. probably on Monday
evening, Aprilr3. gI,5"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-03-24
Turn orr Your Lights.

The Electric & Water company de-
sire to warn all those using incan-
descent lights to turn them of In the
morning. While the work of tina W.
ing trozen water pipes is In progress
the incandescent current will be on,
and as 1t may vary a cOnsidera Die
there ia danger Of burning out the
incandescent lamps. When you are
through using yOur lights In the
morning, be sure to turn them off.
1t may sage you the price Of the
lamp. i. .-.e -,,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-03-24
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

This remedy is intended especially
for coughs. colds, Group, wh0Oping
cough and influeDSa. II has become
famous for its cures of these diseases,
over u large part Of the civilizetl
world. The most flattering testi-
mOnials have been received. giving
accounts Of Its good works; Of the
aggravatihg and persistent coughs
It has cured; 81 severe colds that
have Welded promptly to its sooth.
ing effects. aud Of the dangerous at.
tacka OF Group II has cared. often
saving the life Of the child. The ex-
teneive use III It for whoOpiDg cough
has shown that &c rObs that disease
Of all dangerous Consequences. Sold
at Wetsel's drug store. 81.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-03-24
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mileaR GEN.. -. ~
c Sheldon justice fees lin part)"..... 10 -
The following hill wns rejected.
G. w. Crest tobacco and etamps to E$S
prisoners. ......... ...... "
Moved and carried that the county
treasurer he Authorized to accept the
persoal property tax Of A. Heron
lers the penalty on his stock Of mer-
cAndise. " eo"",.E @
The application Samuel Trehhy to
purchase for taxes the nhof 9 " KA:and
sw ofsw \ sec. "a and "seK
and lot sec. Is and n X Sc: 33. twp
AZ range q, was accepted by the
board and recommended to state
auditor for approval, total taxes
penalty and In terest $:::'5. 90 amt. bid
500 ~
The application OF p. J. K"lev for
abatement Of taxes on lot Il, see s.
twp. ~, range - was allowed by
by the board and rect mmended to
state auditor for APPROVAL.
The following resolution was
adopted:
Resolved. by the hoard OF county
mmissiOners Of Morrison county.
Minnesota. that in accordance with
and az soon as the bill now In pass
age before the Legislature M Mime
sofa shall he enacted into a law. the
sum of 1910 be and hereby Ia allowed
to Jos. L. Meyer. treasurer Of said
county, as and for com penea ton Tor
clerk hire annually. payable az The
law directs on the warrant OF the
county auditor. ID
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-03-24
Beware OF Ointments fol Ca
tarrh that Contain Mercury, Il

I0fTn tnat CONTAIN m0ECNFys g
ID mercury will surely destroy the
5ense Of smell and completely de-
range the. " hole system when enter
is,gai through the mucous surfaces.
such articles should never be used
excerpt on prescriptions from repu-
table physicians. az the damage they
win do 10 ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them.
Halls t;atarrh Cure. manufactured
" f. J. Cheney 4 Co., Toledo, o.
cont aine no mercury. and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the
sNstenn. In buying Hall's Catarrh
Cure b sure you get the genuine It,
q Internationally. and made In !, To.
ledo, Ohio, BY F.. J. Cheney & On.
TtiN nOnials free.
sid BY druggists. price &c. per
hottie. .5
#ssIIaM's l'amiir WIS arc III. est.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-03-24
The citv Of Saltwater hs

The city Of Saltwater has
granted >treet car franchise to
Lowry and Goodrich, the head
men Of the Twin City Rapid Tran.
cit company. The city will be
supplied with local facilities, and 2
line will be built to st. Paul. 1t
will be completed this season, at .
cost Of over 1900, 900. 4 "a.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-03-24

The board Of education met in
spetial ses-i~n Tuesday afternoon at
the German American bank Miss
Blanche Ma tin, one OF the grade
teachers. was granted a leave q! all
sence for the remainder ut the school
year, and Supt. Rowe was author
lied to secure q substitute. Miss
Martin, 1t ia understood. will COM
p'ete her course Of studies at the St.
Cloud Normal school. which was in.
terrupted two years ago by sick nees.
Miss Flora Hayes, 1t IN said, will fill
her place for the balance of this,
school year.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-03-24

The city portion of the Mineapo.
lis and Hennepin county pubic
building cannot be completed un.
til the !, gislature authorizes SPEC.
i'll taxes for the purpose, and many
leading citizens of that city are
ANXIOUS that the immense building
should be finished. It is not cred.
table tn Minneapolis that such a
great public Improvement should
by left half complete. - u.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-03-24

A peculiar accident happened near
the Northern Pacific depot. Wetlmes-
day afternoons The delivery team
Of the Pine Tree Lumber Company,
driven by Richard Lee, become fright
ened at a I"c"motive and ran away
Going at full speed they struck g
small shade tree just back Of tho
Congregational church. One Of the
horses head came in contact with
the tr'e with such force that It's
skull was crushed in and 1t was in
stantly killed. The horse was r.
heavy draft animal and was " orth
about 1926 10
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-03-24

y A dispatch to one Of the local
da,lies Fl ON Chippewa Falls, tells
of private meeting of the mem.
bers Of company that has in
charge the driving of logs on the
Chippewa river in Wisconsin.
'sAll are members Of the lumber
pool that controls the price Of
white pine in tho United States, "
is the way they are referred to.
This is the sample Of the enterprise
Of the sensation monger. There
is no organization in existence
that does or can control the prices
or output of white pine in the
United States, and statements Of
this charac or only serve to put
the manufacturers of lumber in .
wrong light before the people,
Minneapolis Lumberman.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-03-24
The bill under which 1t was
planned to parole the Younger's was
killed In the senate Wednesday.

Fargo, population 3,oto, uses $50
telephones.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-03-24
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The Pacific roads are trying to
adjust their passenger rate war. :,sf