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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-31
CITY CREDIT STANDS HIGH
Flatterins Bid for a -Four Per Cent Sink
ing Fund Loan Of $4,000.
PREMIUM EXCEEDS So ON THE 500
C. n. White & Co.. New York,
Successful Bidders.
ALL THE BIDS WERE FOR GOOD MARGINS

Twenty-four thousand dollars worth
of four per cent city bonds.were sold
Thursday last by the Sinking Fund
Commissioners on basis of about 81
per cent, which Commissioner Harlan
G.. Scott believes to be the highest
rate at which city bonds ever sold at
either private or public sale. In con-
sequence of which, the city officials
present were delighted with the result,
which is evidence that Wilmington
bonds are considered gilt-edged
securities and are in demand.
Sinking Fund Commissioners Young
and Scott, Chairman James Kane and
George H. Fisher of the finance COM
mittoe of City Council, City Treasurer
Hamann, Treasurer's Clerk Kloberg,
Clerk of Council Morrison, Auditors
Clerk Boughman and several other city
officials were at the treasurer's office at
noon, when bids were opened for a
1914, 600 Sinking Fund loan, the pro-
ceeds of which are to be applied to the
redemption of the balance Of Loan No.
%, which aggregates that amount. The
bonds will bear interest at the rate OF
per cent per annum, payable semi
annually on the first days of April and
October in each year, and are re-
deemable on October LIST, 1913.
The bonds were awarded to G. IL.
White & Co. of New York, the highest
bidders, the firm agreeing to take the
whole issue at los. 3l4 per 500, subject
to the opinion of their attorney as to
the legality of the issue. As every
thing is regular about the matter and
it is authorized by law, it is likely
that the company will receive the
bonds. After considering all of the
bids, the sinking fund commissioners
instructed City Treasurer Hamann to
notify White & Co. that the loan had
been awarded to them and they will
be notified Immediately. The other
bids were as follows:
Esterbrook u Co. of Boston, Mass.
106 55.
r. r. Robinson & Co., 105.55
Security Trust and Safe Deposit Go. !,
los. 90.
u ?; D. Sheppard 4 Go, Of New York,
If the bonds are taken by White &
Co. of New York, which there is every
reason to believe will be the case,
the city will receive as a premium
81, 995. 36, and in consideration of this
amount the interest, which is now at
the rate of FER cent, will be virtually
| reduced to 314 per cent. Tho bonds
| are to be settled for by noon tomorrow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-31

more and another one going to Balti-
more. la
The makers of Tilghmau's Island
have been these: First, the Talbot peo-
pile who bought island land and re-
moved there, including tho Fairbanks,
the Haddaways, the Shannahans, tho
Valliants, ths Faulkners, the Cum
mings, the Lowrys, the Sewells, the
Harrisons, the Jacksons and others, who
cleared up land, built houses, raised
families and started development by
doing their duty in that station of life
''in which it had pleased God to call
them,' as they said. Later there came
uE from the islands and the tidewater
main of the counties farther down the
bay the Gibsons, the Misters, the Cow
ingtons, the Taylors, the Duncans, the
Webers, the James, the Norths, the
Bradshaws and more, who found a
ready welcome from the young men
who came from the old Talbot pioneers,
and they all went to work together to
make the section prosperous, rich and
populous, and they. have succeeded
well. The islanders marry young, the
young women from 16 to is and the
young men from 10 to q, and they
have many children. The largest house
on the island, and as large as any built
in Talbot county in so years, was
erected as home by Capt. James j..
Duncan, a down bay man, who married
a very beautiful woman, Miss Cum
mings, who was in her young days tho
belle Of the island. All the homes are
comfortable, frequently ornate, roomy,
nicely located on river, bay or creek,
equipped with many modern convent
ences and we'll furnished. The boys
are studious at school, industrious at
work and ambitious Of success. The
girls are well dressed and modest; they
soon become accomplished in music,
painting and other arts. and at an early
age become practical housekeepers like
their mothers. There are few, if any,
permanent debts among the inhabi
tants. If one of them borrows money
to advance his business, his thrift en-
ables him to soon pay it off.
Probably nowhere in Maryland in a
territory of eight square miles can such
population of thrifty, prosperous and
happy people be found as these islanders
| are.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-31
Let Him Yell.

''Phalim,'' YEARLY said Mrs. Nc
CORY, with some difficulty making
herself heard above the lusty bowls OF
her leather lunged offspring, 'yez will
hov to how'd dhe baby for awhoile. Try
to git him quieted av ye can. Sure
Dim ahl worn out wild his yells. :"
"Oi'll not how'd him!" indifferently
replied her husband. who was luxuriat-
ing with his pipe and newspaper. Ut's
your duty, not moline. Av yez can't
keep dhe little monkey still, lave him
yell, for ahl OF care. -
''Ut's yure duty as much as ut is
moine Half av him belongs to ye,
anyhow"
"Wull, thin. do pivot yez place wild
yure half, an lave my half holler all
ut wants to. Ohm busy "-Harper' Is
Bazaar.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-31
CENTRAL ca URon IMPROVEMENTS.


When the Improvements now being
made to Central Presbyterian Church
are completed it will be one of the
most attractive houses of worship in
the State. No material change will be
noticed in the exterior, but the in.
terror will have the appearance of an
entirely new structure.
The old pipe organ which has been
in the gallery for about 40 years, is be-
ing removed and new $4,000 instru-
ment, much finer and larger than the
old one, is being erected in the front
part of the auditorium on the main
floor by g. s. Haskell Of Philadelphia.
The front wall, large portion of
which will be occupied by the organ,
will be entirely new, to correspond
with the surroundings. The instru-
ment, which will he a commodious
affair, will resemble the one placed by
Mr.. Haskell in the Drexel Institute,
Philadelphia, and will add materially
to the characterization of the church.
The old windows in the auditorium
and halls, some of which have been
there many years. are being taken out
and new stained glass ones substituted
by the McLane Co. of Philadelphia
Seven Of the windows will be memorial
windows to the memory of DIR. George
r. Wiswell, the first pastor; DIR. j.
Howard Nixon, who was also former
pastor; Honor Barry, DIR. L. P. Bush,
Charles Stewart and Edward 7. Taylor,
who were elders, and Mrs. Judith r.
Foster. All Of the memorial windows
have been donated by one person, a
prominent member of the church, and
the gift is highly appreciated by the
congregation.
In addition to the important altera-
tions and general renovation, the in
terror of the building is to be hand
somely frescoed and painted. Baker g.
Dallett, architects, drew the plans fol-
the improvements. Calvin l. Swayne
has the contract for the carpenter work
and A. L. johnson is doing the plaster.
ing. The painting contract has NOT
been awarded. 1t is expected that the
building will be ready for formal re.
opening about the first of October.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-31

lightning performed some lively and
remarkable FRANKS during the storm
Monday week at the residence of
William Green of Green Hill, near
West Chester. A bolt struck q tree
beside the house, rebounded from It
and entered the side of the house, run
ming down to the ground, where 1t
killed dog lying within woodhouse
and partially stunned the inmates of
the house. Fire did not follow the
bolt. The lightning seemed to divide.
One portion ran down through the
floors to the cellar, boring round holes
an inch in diameter in the ceiling and
tearing the paper off. 1t also tore the
shade from window, demolished the
frame and broke every pane OF glass
except one. Another portion ran into
the room, where Mr.. Green was seated
| and tore a rug from a chair, after
which it descended to the cellar and
tore large pieces of plaster from the
walls, passing off into the ground
through hole which it bored in the
cellar floor Every light in the house
was distinguished by the shock. Mr..
Green has relatives in this city. TX
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-31

Harold Harvey of this city has
copy of Freedom, the American news
paper Of Manila, Philippine Islands.
1t is fair-sized sheet Of eight pages,
filed with news and advertisements,
and appears lively and prosperous. The
copy sent to Mr.. Harvey is of the date
of July 18th. 1t was sent by Frank
o'Donnell, formerly Of Wilmington
and now soldier in the Twelfth
y. s. Infantry. Among the local news
items in the paper is one announcing
that by reason of scarcity in the
supply eggs were selling at 10 cents q
piece. -. -. t-----
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-31
THREE COMMISSIONS ISIS o ED.

Dover, Aug. q. Gov. Tunnel this
morning issued the following COM
missions:
Albert W. A. Foreman, regimental
adjutant Of the First Delaware Regi-
ment.
Frank Davis of Middletown, notary
public for the Citizens National Bank
OF Middletown, to succeed Leonidas
Darlington, deceased.
Daniel W. Corbett of Odessa, trustee
OF Delaware College.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-31
SUDDEN DEATH.
Timothy Sullivan succumbs to Heart Dis
ease in the Yard of BITS Residence


ease in the Yard of BITS Residence.
Timothy Sullivan, aged about 30
years, was found dead Thursday by
his children in the yard at the rear Of
his residence, No. 4 Klund street,
having succumbed to heart disease.
He had been sick for some time and
was under the care of DIR. Ebert, but
the latter considered him to be re-
covering and was surprised to hear OF
his death.
Mr.. Sullivan was no worse than usual
Thursday and was assisted to the
yard by his children at his request and
short time afterward when the chill.
dren went to look at him they found
him dead. Coroner Vandeyer was
notified and after making an investi-
cation authorized certificate to be
given In accordance with the facts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-31

randa into the form OF an interview
and send it to all the papers. If it is
we'll received, will interview myself
again, and say that am glad to SEQ
the public agrees with me.
Private Seoretary--But suppose it is
not we'll received?
Eminent Statesman Then l will say
that haven't seen reporter for six
months. Boston Transcript,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-31

Miss Ida r. Stearrett and James J.
Carroll were married yesterday week
at st. AIMS Church. John b.
Strahan was best man and Miss Bella
/. Stearrett, a sister of the bride, was
bridesmaid. After reception Mt the
residence Of the bride, Pennsylvania
and Bayard avenues, Mr.. and Mrs.
Carroll left for their wedding tour in
the South. On their return they will
reside at No. 16l0 Van Buren, street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-31

A man went to local bank with a
check which there was no cash ON de-
posit to meet. When the paying teller
declined to respond tho applicant
loudly demanded to see the cashier.
1--WE have no cash here for you, {"
quietly responded the teller.
The man with the check saw the
point. He moved in circles till he
found his way out, tabogganed down
the front steps and was led block by
a policeman before sufficiently recovered
to make explanation. Detroit Free
Press. Ean- ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-31

Statistics gathered by the Pure Food
Department of Pennsylvania show the
marketing of s7,soO,000 pounds Of
oleomargarine in tho United States
during the year ended May 3Ist Inst.
as compared with $4,000, 600 pounds
ten years ago. Tho computation is
avowedly made to show the CO. nuetit;on
to which the farmer is subjected. and
the illustration is carried further nv
figures indicating the great nrofit II
the handling of this substitute for
butter. The figures as presented show
an average cost Of four cents for .tba
material entering into a pound of
oleomargarine. With a liberal allow.
ance OF two cents PER pound for mann.
featuring, the total cost is nix cents
The wholesale selling price "a ten
cents, and this profit of four cents nav
pound on the quantity marketed in tbe
year cited amounted TO 50, 5l2, do. n
al the oleomargarine were retailed As
butter-and the great bulk Of il Is
despite the laws to the contrary-it
would be sold at twenty cents Mound
That being the yearly average retail
price OF butter. Allowing two cents n
pound for the cost of selling, and tbe
retailers in oleomargarine gathered in
tor the year an aggregate profit III
about S7,000,00O. y
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-31

Harry D. Lindsay, son of Mrs.
William F. Lindsay of No. 80 North
Fiftieth street, Philadelphia, formerly
of West Sixth street, this city, has
entered the navy, having become con-
nected with the schoolship Alliance.
At present his vessel is at Southamp
ton, Eng. Master Lindsay is about Is
years old and is much pleased with the
experiences OF sea life. His father, the
late William L. Lindsay, was con-
nected wiz the Harlan 4 Holdings
worth Co. IS works..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-31
snor IN rHE LEG.
John Kelly Injured by the Accidental d
charge of a Revolver. -4-44

UUHH 1ktfiy tHJursu Uy tu5 fuCIusHtHI DIE
charge of a Revolver.
John Kelley, son of Fergus Kelly of
Chestnut and jackson streets, was
accidentally shot in the leg last night
week by the discharge of revolver in
his own hands. He was cleaning the
weapon at the time. The ball passed
through the fleshy part of the leg and
inflicted painful wound.
After the accident the young man
was taken to the office of DIR. John q.
Fahey, at Fourth and Adams streets,
where the wound was dressed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-31

81 tell you what let's do said
Cracker Jim to some of his follow
soldiers in the Philippines. LES stop
the war;. 81.
How'll we do it?'
LES get the consent Of the general
to go after Aguinaldo as the alI.round
tough citizen that he is. Eff we can
quit calm ourse'fs an army an
organize ourse'fs as posse, I'll
guarantees that we'll have Aguinaldo
lynched all good and proper inside of
36 hours. Washington Star.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-31

Inc new boy who had been placed in
charge OF the soda fountain hurried
pack to the proprietor of the drug
Got any big nails?" he asked.
Nails repeated his employer. in
SURPRISE. What do you want to doP,,
customer up there wants spike. In
his soda. "-Ohio State Journal. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-31

Elizabeth I. Wallace, the 3-months-
old daughter of Dir. @. H. Wallace Of
Seaiord, formerly of this city, died on
Tuesday week. Two months ago Mrs.
Wallace, who was daughter of William
II. Gregg OF this city, died.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-31

L. Irving Handy has been engaged to
defend James Porter, alias "Pottsville
Red" who is now confined in the jail
in New Castle, charged with the rob-
berry of the Bavarian Brewery and the
store with which the MiddIetown post
Office is connected. The defence will be
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-31
TEE CHURCH FLAG RAISED
Thrown to the Breeze Thursday
Morning at Bishopstead,
FLOATS FROM A 6O-FOOT POLE
The Handsome Banner to Fly
on Each Church Day.

Thomas Hopkins and George W. Dorsey
DR., Tied the Bunting to the Hnlyards,
and children, Assisted by Q. II. Dubcll
and Bishop coleman, Raised IL.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-31
"H That Is Warm
Thinks All So. y

Thousands are "toId" IN
that they do not understand
the glosu Of health. This in
plies disordered Kidneys,
lfver, bo4vels. blood or brain.
Hoods Sarsaparlla makes
"pcam' because It gives
aHwhotake IT perfect health.
Bod5: Saa4qba&
Ila2aa slE5l21yU
Hoods Pills liver MS the onirritating and
only cathartc to take with Hoods Sarsat7iI-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-31

Never doubt girls word when she
shys she can't sing. It's ten to one
she is telling the truth. ~ t.4
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-14
KNIGHTS GO TO ROME,
Three savannah Companies to Take
Part in the Prize Drills.

Part in the Prize Drills.
The three Savannah divisions of the
Uniformed Rank, knights of Pythias, will
leave tomorrow night on a special train
for Rome, where they will take part in
the prize drill during the meeting of the
grand lodge. Savannah, in command of
Capt. Jacob Gazan; Teutonia, in command
of Capt. Benjamin Calls, and Georgia, in
command of Capt. A. S. Cohen, are the
three divisions An effort will be made
to put up one of the most interesting con-
tests that has yet been witnessed during
the sessions of the grand lodge
The prizes offered are such as to stimu-
late a desire among the companies to
strive for proficiency. The company that
carries off the first prize will get an even
$3.50, the winner of the second will get 49,
and the winner of the third place will get
$50. There will be a large number of
companies present to participate in the
contest, some of them from Atlanta, Ma
con, Augusta, Columbus and other cities.
A general effort has been made by all to
have their ranks wen filled. and if the
contest docs not excel from this stand
point it will not be the fault of the COM
pany captains.
The Savannah Knights have been
anticipating the contest by hard practice
in all the maneuvers that win be intro
duced in the field at Rome. The commo-
dious hall they have in their new building
enables them to practice 10 good advant-
age. Diigent work has been done by the
captains, and If they do not win prizes,
they win at least have the consolation of
exhibiting their companies in a creditable
manner. One company has had some DIS
advantages with which 10 contend, but ii
is in the fight to win, and will not give up
until the honors are awarded.
The delegates from the various lodges
win be going TO Rome tomorrow and to-
morrow night, and win remain through the
session of the grand lodge. Grand Keeper
of Records and Seals Leopold has all his
documents in condition, and VIII leave To-
morrow. His financial report will show
che order to be in excellent financial con-
dition, there being quite neat cash bal
ance TO the credit of the order There. are
a number of questions OF Importance to be
discussed during the session. most Of
which were mentioned in the Morning
News a day or two ago. There Will not
be a warm contest over the offices as
most of them will be filed by knights who
are entitled to them by promotion
Mir. Leopold, who will probably again
he the grand keeper Of records and seals,
has served faithfully in that Office for
many years. Tho move, IL is understood.
will be made to reduce salaries all along
the line, may Keep some of the older Of
flcers from accepting another term.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-14
THE HAUPT CASES.
Briefs In Motions for New Trials
Submitted in Superior Court.

Briefs in Motions for New Trials
Submitted in Superior Court.
The motions for new trials In the three
cases Of forgery, embezzlement and lar
ceny after trust of which George w.
Haupt stands convicted came before Judge
Falligant for a hearing yesterday. No
argument was made either by Mr. w. c.
Hartridse, attorney for Haupt or Solici-
tor General Osborne. Both attorneys sub
mitted briefs which. together with the evil
dence and the motions and amendments
filed by Mr.. Hartridge.. were taken under
consideration by Judge Falligant
The grounds for new trials submitted
by Mr.. Hartridge include various excep-
tons to the rulings and charges of the
court and the admission OF evidence OBJ
jected TO by the defendant during the
trials. The technical points made by Mr.
Hartridge in his clients behalf during the
three trials are also included and elabo-
rated upon. Judge Falligant will doubt.
less deliver his decision this week.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-14
TRIED REACHES Foa FISH BAIT.
A Couple of Youngsters GuIIed by
Experienced Fishermen.

Experienced Fishermen.
The friends of two young men connected
with one of the departments of a Savan-
nah newspaper are having a good deal
Of fun at their expense. Being ardent
disciples of Isaac Walton, nothing pleases
the youngsters better than 20
shoulder their fishing rods for
a quiet day on the seashore with
members of the flnny tribe. Having oe-
CASTOR to spend day at Montieth recent
ly, they became very much enthused over
the black water in the inland ponds there
abouts as a resort for fishing.
Being told that reaches We're the only
bait available for inland fishing and cock
reaches the only kind, they being familiar
with, the fishermen spent half a night
among the paste pots. chasing down the
pests. After a seige of several hours they
decided they had enough. Getting on
their bicycles. they reached the hshlng
gruonds with elaborate preparations for
their sport Batting their hooks they
made cast but to their surprise the
bait took a flying start and like a June
bug at the end of a string, would not 90
into the water. but continued to ny a,
the end of the fishing line. They al
tempted to tie the reaches wings, but that
was an ineffctual proceeding, as the
reaches would swim around on top of the
water Their disgust at this conduct OF
their bait was only further increased BY
darkey who told them that the only
fish In the pond We're a few mud cats
The boys returned to the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-14
THE CITY's POLICY.
Property Owners to Make Improve
ments at Their own EXPENSE.

property Owners to Make Improve
ments at Their own Expense.
1T locks queer to me" said prominent
property owner yesterday that the city
continues to require property owners to
make improvements in front of their prop
erty and yet negects to improve its own
property. For instance, 1t has required
the property owners on Bull street 10 ex-
tend the paving 70 the curb line. and vet
the city's walks in the parks remain un-
changed While the property owners have
oeen required 10 nearly double the width
OF the walks, the city has made no move
ment to increase the width of the walks
in the SQUARES"
Again, the city has required the prop
erty owners south of Anderson street to
put walks around their property, and yet
Thomas Park which is owned by the city.
mas not the sign of walk around it. Il
looks as If the City Council is willing
to require property owners to put down
walks at their own expense, and yet is
unwilling 90 so to any expense for this
purpose on its own account"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-14

Did you try one of those superb dinneu
of Hicks Restaurant Sunday?
You did right.
You viii go back again to-day. l.
doesn't cost much more than an ordnar
dinner and you have the satisfaction
knowing that such a dinner as you an
sitting down to at Hicks can't be dupL
Gated in this part of the country. Bring
your appetite up to spring lamb and
green peas-jelly.
What is nicer?
Many viii say that they have It. And
certain kind they may have. But lis
not the Hicks kind.
Keep in your mind, when you are hun.
cry, the fact that it's better to stay 50
than load up with inferior food, impror
erly cooked. Cooking is the next thing d
importance to quality of what is to h
cooked. Nobody excels Hicks in eitha
Try hlm.-ad.