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The age-herald., 1900-09-22
Ram in North Iexas

Denfson, Texas, September H.-This sec- tion has been visited by twenty-four hours rain. The downpour was the heaviest of the year. The rain was general throughout the Indian Territory. A big rise is reported com- ing down Red river throughout the Pan Handle.
The age-herald., 1900-09-22
Against Revision

Desoto, Mo. Sept. 21.-By a vote of s2 to l the St. Louis Presbytery, composed of the Presbyterian churches of eastern Missouri decided at the fall meeting just ended, against any revision of the creed.
The age-herald., 1900-09-22
Memphis Hospital Medical College, M emphles
 Tenn.

The twenty-first annual session of this college will begin November l, 1900. It's &C., feasibility, together with ample facilities for thorough instruction in every branch makes 1t emphatically a school for the Southern student. Fees reasonable and ad- vantages unsurpassed Attendance last ses- sion 559.
 Lecture hall has been remodeled and new ly equipped throughout. Catalogue will be mailed on applicat tion and correspondence requested. All inquiries cheerfuly answered.
 9-22-2t
The age-herald., 1900-09-22
Cash sloane Won

Paris, September 21.-At Maisons La Fitte yesterday, Cash Sloane, the American jockey, won the Prix De Sallutas, 5000 francs, over a course of 1900 meteres on M. J. DeBremond's Cranes bill.
The age-herald., 1900-09-22
Indianapolis Chosen

Richmond, Va, Sept. 21.-The Sovereign Grand Lodge I. o. O. F. decided today to hold its next session in Indianapolis, Ind. Only one ballot was taken.
The age-herald., 1900-09-22
Famous Surgeon Dead

New York, Sept 21.-Dr. Lewis Albert Sayre, one of the most famous surgeons of this country died at his home in this city today, aged S1 years.
The age-herald., 1900-09-22
A Gentleman's Smoke Texie Cigars! Texie Cigars!
CLOSING OUT.

E. Gluck' 8 magnificent stock to be sold without reserve at greatly reduced prices. For cash only. lO7 N. 2Oth st.
The age-herald., 1900-09-22
Call for "Pop" Convention

Charlotte, N. C.. Sept ALA call was to- day issued for a convention of Populists opposed to the policy of fusion of that party, to meet in Raleigh on October Il who will vote for Barker for President.
The age-herald., 1900-09-22
The Taylor School reopens Sept. 26. See advertisement.

Chicken every day at the Albert with l5 and 25 cent meals.
The age-herald., 1900-09-22

Favorite-Moerlein Beer.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-08-18

Another gentleman who failed to in.
duce his divorced wife to return to him
has expressed his resentment by shoot.
ing her. It Ia advisable to hang q few
Of these emotional persons. They are
superfiuous IN the community. The
history OF these cases IL almost In.
variable. A man beats or starves his
wife until she can endure It no longer.
She gets divorce and seeks to earn
her own living and provide for her chill.
dren--if she has children. Then the
eX.husband suddenly discovers that he
can't live without the woman whom
he has treated like an animal. He en-.
treats her to return to him; he bawls
forth pr0testations Of amendment. The
woman, II she Is wise, repudiates him
altogether, or she may yield far enough
to put him on probation. In either case
the result Ii the same. The lachrymose
one fills himself up with strong drink
and turns a cheap revolver loose Mt his
former wife. He frequently expresses
the determination to kill himself like
wise, but he rarely does so. He Is toe
cowardly. He takes 1t out In lamenta
tons. He ought to take 1t out In hemp
1t Is time to hang few wife murder
crs in this town. The fate Of the late
Mr.. Christopher Merry, Of Chicago, Il
evidently fading from the recollection
of these gentry.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-08-18

"He was not strong" says the Amer
lean wife of the murderer Of King
Humbert. HE was afraid Of mouse.
He wouldn't have had the courage to
commit such an act" The anarchist all
Over-timid, cOwardly, weak. Afraid Of
a mouse, but not afraid to STAY a king!
In nlnety-nine cases out OF one hundred
the anarchist Is an insane criminal.
What Is to be done with him and his
kind? Hanging one doesn't deter the
others from murder, although 1t may
inspire with wholesome fear the rela-
lively sane persons whose reckless ut
terances excite their fury. They exist
In every city in the wOrld-a powder
magazine which the torch Of an incen.
diary editor or spark from the speech
OF a reckless orator may stir to fear
full activity!
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-08-18
HOriCt.

VU0 n08l0 C0U NC VEOSlSU ~ Nu0IACv
Macdonald & Co.'S literary emporium
ana heok store. RI washinston streat
n Isct.cv,. c..,od,o.i scA csvc
49,. o. Ci..s .t.eet
r,.-s, u
M ~ rHe uOoA, a.' o 90
gonouicai eno newspaper oepo" o7s
Division street.
sherman House news stand,
Palmer House news stand,
fremont House news stand.
W. p. CARPENTER. Exchange Building
Union stoct yards.
a~sr,itv pr,id,ne neva stand,
~sS - As.a,so, street
vsI .s.. corner VI
sn1 Fmtn avenue; .s..a =. +hs
Tne Eage can also DC oFue'e" '.-
following news depots:
Alderman Martin r.. 864 milwaukee ~
Arnold Frank, 2SSO n. Asniand av.
Austin Robert H. A.. 8236 wentworth ~
Basler Rosa Mrs, I'll Center
Birchier Alloys g.. 1924 w: DIST
Boulton George W. 2SS Slst
Broker Elisabeth, o. Po!k
Brown Mary Mrs, 40 urand ~.
Duch Frederick. lbs Milwaukee ~.
Buckley John, I'll N: Wells
Oahill Maggie Mrs, n. Wells
Caprani Frank L., l4O n. Olark
Carroll Dennis NJ. L.: $50 n. Clafs
Carroll Nellie Miss, 194 n. CLARK
Catlin William, ZIG Railroad Az.
Chalstrom Albert, 3O34 Wentworth AZ.
Chicago Magazine Exchange, 1O2, 107
Dearborn
Cornwall James G. T., rotuuda Masonic
Temple
Currier Herbert A.. Wellington Hotel
Deke Frederick, 412 N. Ashland Az.
Downey Ezekiel, 6S6A w. Lake
Dunno & Shaver. Wells ct. depot
Dichert Charles, Raven NV. cor. O. 4 N
W. Ry.'tracks
Elsner Edward, 436 Lincoln Az.
Drben Henry O.. 130 Center
Farley Mary A. Mrs., 4020 State
Farrell John E.. Sherman House
Fash Henry, 618 w. Madison
Fflelits p. Mrs., 1888 w. Lake
Gibson Nathan L., 374 N. State
Goldman Matilda Mrs., AIS 8. Halsted
Goldman Title Mrs., 1910 W. Madison
Graf & Co., 148 Clybourn Az.
Gray Robert A., 0155 Commercial ~.
Haggart Louis H., $3.50 State
Hansen Charlotte Mrs., $50 W. North ~
Hediey Frederick, 600 w. Lake
7eIm y. H., ~ Nuon
Hennings Gustav, 1853 Adams
Henry A. B., 378 W. Fullerton ~.
Herbert Louis ", 688 w. Lake
Hirsch Mime Mrs, 1851 Wabash ~.
Horder Edward T., 1880 W. Lake
Hover Augustus, SIT w. Polk
Inman Peter H. Jr, 80 N. wells
Jensen MAIDS H., 87S W. Lake
johnson Thomas NJ, $50 W. Lake
Johnston Ohio f., Exch. bldg. stk. yds.
Jones Herbert B., 100 31st
King Nellie Miss, 478 w. Lake
Knussmann Philip, 837 Blue Island ~
S.ssakiewics Felix, 1874 w. BlsckhaVk
Lawson Ellen Mrs. $40 W, Lake
Lawson Louis W., 282 W. Lake
LeGros B. c., 46O 30, jefferson
JAljeblad & MaRuuson, lfS Oak
Marcus Harry, 500 Ogden AZ,
Nather Charles G., 1851 Wsbash AZ.
NcCsnu Walter r.. 1910 u. Rsyensvood
Park
Mcmillan, Alexander. 90 N, State
Nesek Frank. 1901 Butler
Miller George a., 1884 w, Lake
Monroe William H., 468 State
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-08-18

The everyday vehicle In which a
baby rides is variously named. In Phil
adelphia they are advertised rs "baby
coaches;" In the South they are often
called "baby buggies;" while In New
England and In most parts of the West
"baby carriage" Is the name. 1t Is
doubtless all the same to the baby SO
long as he gets the open air aud sun.
light which the vehicle affords.
The sun., 1900-11-26
SERMONS BY REV. FERGUSON.
He Occupied the Pulpit at Hanover
Church Morning and
Evening.

Rev. Fl. r. Ferguson Of Canton, o.,
preached yesterday morning and even
ing al Hanover Presbyterian Church.
His morning address was on The
Stimulus 81 the Unknown which was
very interesting one.
Theeyening sermon delivered by Rev.
Ferguson was from the first chapter OF
Joshua aud part Of the fifth verse: As
] was with Moses SO will | be with
thee"
He said: God has taken great pains
with man to receive the truth and real
ity. A real thinking man is as yislbe q
the spirit Of God. The physical strength
of man is in how man lives, the menta
vision is the soul in the body. The sun
is physical body to ua though 1t is
ninety millions Of miles away.
Rev. Ferguson's brother Robert, anc
niece, DR.. Clara NJ Ferguson, reside II
this city. His church in Canton is abou
three squares from the home OF Presiden
Mckinley.
The sun., 1900-11-26
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

A new car No. has been placed o
the Delaware avenue line.
William Bradley and son are the guest Z
of friends at Marcus Hook, Pa.
John Jacoby has secured 100000
contract for work on sewer in Wash
ington.
A. B. Robinson's cannery at Milton
was destroyed by fire on Friday entail
ing loss Of $4,000.
Mrs. G. Cleland Jones and daughter of
Hagerstown, Md, are visiting the fam,
lily OF George w. Baker.
The tr ial in the bribery charge pend
ing against DIR. Thomas G. Moore is to
take place at Dover today.
A slot machine was stolen from in
front of the store of Daniel Bubenzer No.
400 West Front street Saturday night.
Mrs. L. G. Maze and son Eddie, of
Pittsburg, Pa, are visiting her mother,
Mrs. E. G. Moore. Second and Rodney
streets.
Il is reported that an increase of 20
per cent has been made in the wages of
the employees OF John Hand & Son silk
manufacturers, No. l4r2 Walnut etreet.
The sun., 1900-11-26
MR.. BRYAN IN CHICAGO.
Democratic Presidential Candidate
In Conference with G. A. Towne.

Chicago, Nov. 25.-William ]. Bryan
arrived here from Lincoln. He drove to
the Auditorium Annex, where he did not
register, but was Mt once shown to the
room occupied by Charles A. Towne OF
Minnesota. There he remained i'll con-
sultation with Mr.. Towne and former
Senator Fred L. Dubois of Idaho until
night, when he returned to Lincoln.
Mr.. Bryan refused to say what was
discussed during the meeting, but did not
deny that the future policy of the Demo
cratic party was one of the topics dis
cusscd.
Il expect to remain in politics as long
MS live" said Mr.. Bryan. Il shall con
tinue to advocate and work with bott
| tongue and pen for the principles foi
which | have fought so long. shall con
tinue to reside in Lincoln, Ncb."
To the question of what he thought OF
| the proposed reorganization of the Dem
ocratic party he said:
81 have nothing to say on that subjec
ut this time. When the opportune time
comes for me to express myself, 4 shal
be heard. | shall write my views ou
carefully in order that my position ma!
not be misunderstood. / have neither thu
inclination nor time to do so now.
Il have received innumerable offers fo
my services, comprising opportunities il
nearly all the walks of life, but | am no
looking for position-not now," and h
Joined in with Mr.. Towne in heart.
laugh. II am i'll the best of health am
expect to be exceedingly busy for som
time to come. have not seen any of tn
local politicians. came here to consul
with Mr.. Towne and one or two othc
men in regard to matters which do no
care to talk about"
Mr. Bryan appeared in the best Of spin
: its and had none of the marks of MA
crushed politically. AS compared to hi
appearance on the eve of election, who
he plainly bore the signs Of the strain VI
der which he was laborinG, he looked lik
n now man.
The sun., 1900-11-26
DELAWARE MONDAY, NOVEMBER

can sovereignty IN Ine niiIprtneo. eA.n.s
lean credit remains unimpaired, the
American name unimpeached, the honor
of American arms unsullied and the OBJ
legations OF a righteous war and treaty
OF peace unrepudiated.
.'The Republican party has placed upon
If tremendous responsibilities. No party
could ask for higher expression Of con
fidencc. 1t is a great thing to deserve
TO have this confidence. it will be great
or thing to deserve and hold it, To this
marty arc committed new and grave prob
lems. They are too exalted for partisan
shin. The task of settlement is for the
whole American people. Who will say
they are unequal to it?
Liberty has not lost, but gained in
strength. The structure of the fathers
stands secure upon the foundations OF
which they raised it and is today. as il
has been in the years past and as it vii
he in the years 10 come, the government
of the people, by the people and for th'
people
"Be not disturbed. There is nc DANCE
from empire. There is no fear 'or tn
J republic"
The sun., 1900-11-26
ONE CENT

alted position among the nations? Is it
not because the spirit of David's son is
abroad i'll our land? Fraternity and
human brotherhood are lessons which the
son of Nazareth taught: and as ma
tion we are trying to teach them to the
world.
That this Christ-like spirit in Amer-
ca for alleyiating the SORROWS and tyr
amy of others still remains. was re-
Gently proven. The cry of help from
Cuba fell not unheeded upon our ears.
From every section of our country and
from every Christian denomination, and
from all political parties men went forth
to help suffering humanity.
"And may God hasten the glad day
when these islands shall have their own
government and enjoy that liberty for
which our fathers fought, bed and died.
The gift of Jesus Christ should call
forth our manifestations of gratitude be-
cause in Him alone is found forgiveness
and peace. 1t does not take Il scientist
nor a philosopher to tell that sin is in
the world. Such being true there must
be some way-some power for removing
| it. In this science and philosophy are
failures: morality is good but it is not
sufficient: good resolutions are often
broken: and man, il left to himself, is IL
poor helpless being. But there is one
the charm, force and efficacy Of whosn
| life cancels sin, sets the soul free .
enabls man TO so through life doing
will Of his maker and proving Bile
to his fellowmen.
"Imally: you should make M
your gratitude 10 Jesus Christ !
he hath robbed death of its stii
revealed immortality-the life
death. Death is one of the sure
that comes to Us all. Do what we
90 where we may we cannot escape
Hence the Importance of being ready for
the change.
There are two very important things
which we should have done at that time:
4 a. We should be at peace with God
through Jesus Christ, (2) We must also
as much as within us lieth be at peace
with our fellowomen.
I'VE believe we shall enter again the
company of those who have gone out
from among us. To the fatherless and
motherless here is cause for gratitude:
for why should you not be permitted to
Join your parents long since dead? To
the chldless here is cause for thankful
ness. For is there any reason why you
should not again hold to your bosom the
little one whose spirit the angels one day
! took to Heaven?
"Then, beg you to be thankful; ant
as you visit Riverview, Lombardy ant
+ Brandywine cemeteries, moistening th
$ mounds under which your loved one
u rest, with your tears, do not forget tina
$ the day is coming when the mound
e sholl be open and from them shall com
( forth glorifed bodies. day of days
Il We anticipate thee! And at thy daw
4 we shall sing our most jubilant song.
II "Now, my friends, with determine
y ton to be better, let us all go out
e this house tonight. May we strive to c
E. more to make our homes happier an
= country better. And when the shad'
g. of time are gathering about us and Il
t: mist Of death is obscuring our natur
ii vision, may we be permitted to catch
it glimpse of the City Celestial as Ang
sing to us a welcome home"
The sun., 1900-11-26
Sunday EsnIice Court.

Ia the CITY court Yesterday morning
the cases If James Finn cha ged with
breaking into the saloon Of Mrs, Logan
on Front street on Saturday evenng and
George Myers charged with carrying
concealed deadly weapons were con-
tiuued to this morning. The following
cases were disposed Charles Harris in
terfering with an officer So and costs,
Richard Willis tresspasing 81 and costs,
Charles Quigley and Thomas Clickedel
charged with dlsorderly conduct, the
former was dismissed and the latter as
sessed So and costs, William PATHS drunk
and disorderly was fined So and costs,
There we're twelve cases in all, the re-
mainder being drunks.
The sun., 1900-11-26
Sold by the Sheriff,

The following properties were sold Sat.
urday by Sheriff Taylor: Of Howard l..
Robinson, Oh Trenton Pace, to j. f.
Smith, attorney, for 81 ZOO Of NJ. I.
Poole, southwest corner Seventh and
Church streets, to Lilhurne Chandler,
attorney, for $l,350; OF James Weir, two
properties, one on Shallcross avenue
west 81 Scott, to Henry 9. Conrad, al
tnrney, for Sl0G; oi Miriam Land aud
Improvement Company, Bradford street
north Of i, to J. Frank Ball, fcr $275; q
Howard Jenkina, Delaware avenue west
ot Union, to G. Il. Evans, attorney, ioi
$500,
The sun., 1900-11-26
MANUAL TRAINING
FOR GRAMMAR
SCHOOL BOYS
Matter Will Come up in the
School Board Again
Tonight.
URGED ON BY CITIZENS
Messrs. Fraim and O'DonneIi Want
the Fifth and Sixth Grammar
School BOYS Taught Man
ual Training in the
Higa School.

1t was stated last night that certain
members of tie Board of Education
would At tonights meeting OF the board
make determined effor6 to pass the
amendment 10 the by-iaWs iii regard to
instrcting grammar school boys in man
ual training.
The matter ef revising The by.laws was
taken up over year ago. Az that time
Thomas +. o Donneli Submitted to the
laW committee an amendment to the
rules which made II the duty Of the
mAnual training and mechanical draw
ing teachers TO teach those afts TO the
boys OF the fifth and sixth grammar
grades, two hours on each Saturday iE
the forenoon; the boys from the different
grammar schools taking their turns.
Each pupil was to give at least one year
in the manual training and drawing de-
partments of the High School, at the ex-
| piration of hich time he was to be given
a certificate
| Alter the amendment had been given
some consideration the objection was
raised that the board had no right tc
hold a session of school on Saturday
Later it became generally under stood
that as the new High School would be
larger than necessary for some time tt
come, some of the grammar school pupil
would be moved into it. These pupil
could very we'll be given instruction II
manual training along with the High
School pupils.
At the last meeting night in Octobe
Mr.. Fraim offered a substitute to Mr
O'DonnelPs amendment, which was T.
the effect that as soon as room is pro
videi in the new High School, the boy
of the fifth and sixth grammar grade
are to be installed there and given in
struction in manual training and mt
chanical drafting. 1t embodied provii
ions for the pupils receiving certificate
at the end of the year.
Action on the substitute was pos
poned until the last meeting, when it WI
again laid over.
Messrs. Fraim and O'Donnell say the
, have been approached by many citizer
in their respective wards and urged
press the matter and have the substitu
ad pted.
There are other members whom it
said will vote against the substitute I
they say that the matter should be d
, layed until the High School is con
| pleted.
/ All the other bylaws have been actt
: on and are ready to be printed.
The sun., 1900-11-26
DESTRUCTIVE LANDSLIDE.
Miners on Their Why to Work Luck
lily Escape.


Parkersburg, w. Va, Nov. 25.-Addi-
tional particulars have reached this city
concerning the landslide in Harrison
county as follows;
Terrific rumblngs and reports star
tied the citizens of Bingamon Creek,
some distance from Shinnston, at .
o'clock yesterday They rushed from
their homes and beheld the hillside cav
ing in and IL great avalanche of earth,
stone and coal rolling toward the creek.
1t seemed that the crust of the whole
earth was heing broken by some sub
terranean force, and the spectators con-
templated an earthquake with dire re-
suits. At daylight it was seen that i've
coal mines in that vicinity had been ut
terly destroyed. The strata of lime
stone above the coal had been rent, and
the bluff of the hill, half mile long and
20 feet deep, was precipitaled TO Bin
CANON creek below, distance OF lou
feet, forcing the stream out OF its nat
ural course some distance. Many OF
the bowlders in the avalanche We're 30
feet long and 10 feet thick and contain
ed 5000 cubic feet. Many large trees
came down with the rocks The bluff
| Just adjacent has crevice about 40 feet
long and feet wide ut the greater end.
| Quite number of miners employed IL
| the mines that were destroyed were or
their way to the mines when the dis
turbance occurred and were fortunate In
such a narrow escape from death They
could not have been rescued. The de
stroyed mines had been worked a greai
many years, but were properly proppef
| and In excellent condition. The caus,
of the avalanche is unknown. The dam
age Is estimated TO involve loss OF abou
$3Oo, 900. Many mon will be thrown eu
of employment indefinitely ewing to tn,
destruction e{ fAs shiAes.
The sun., 1900-11-26
SERVICES AT OLlVET.
Lotus Circle, Kings Daughters,
Had Charge Last

The services at O'ivet Presbyterian
Church last night were in charge of
Lotus Circle of Kings Daughters. An
interesting program was rendered as fol-
lows: Music by Grace orchestra; chant,
the Lords Prayer; Invocation; singing,
Coronation Scripture reading; selec-
tion by the choir; orchestra; address by
Mrs. E. G. Marks; singing, "America;"
selection, Miss Mabel Hart; greetings,
Mrs. J. r. Milligan, with responses from
Kings Daughters Circles; report BY Mrs.
J. j. McGivern; duet, Mr.. and Mrs:
Thomas Benson; open parliament of tith-
ing; orchestra; presentation of gift, Miss
Dora Milligan; offerings; offertory duet,
Mrs. Otis Sterrett and Miss Hewett; sing
ing and benediction.
The sun., 1900-11-26
Funeral of william Corson.

William Corson of No. $40 East
Fourth street who died at his home
Thursday was buried yesterday after
noon in Riverview Cemetery. Mr.. Cor
son was the Oldest driver in the employ
of the Wilmington Transfer Company,
having been with the company eighteen
years. His fellow drivers and the off.
cials of the company presented beauti-
full floral tribute. Mr.. Corson leaves a
wife and four children.
The sun., 1900-11-26
KILLED ON THE RAILROAD.
Thomas j. Dorman Was Struck
by Train Near
Townsend.

Thomas ]. Dorman, aged So years, of
marrns9n was xed early S
& B. railroad. His body when found by
the track walker, was much cut up. 1t is
supposed he was walking along the rail
road and passing freight train struck
and killed him.
Mr.. Dorman was formerly employed
as a brakeman on the P, w. 4 B. rail-
road.
His remains were taken to the depot
at Townsend. Deputy Coroner Giles
will go down this morning and hold an
inquest.
The sun., 1900-11-26
Epworth League Lxceum.

The Epworth League Lyceum OF Haven
M. E. Church, met yesterday afternoon
when the following program was rem
dered: Chorus, Lyceum; invocation;
solo, Mr.. William A. Williams; paper,
"Woman as Wife and Mother" Mrs.
Adelaide w. Edmonds; duet, Mrs. M. E.
Foreman and A. G. Brooks; essay, 'Is it
Worth While?" Miss Sophia James; solo,
Miss M. Elizabeth Ssenev; notices;
chorus; Benediction.
The sun., 1900-11-26
Held It's Annual Meeting.

The local branch of the Order of Rail-
way Conductors held its annual meeting
Yesterday afternoon at Eden Hall. The
election of officers will be held on De-
cember 8. Considerable business was
transacted at Yesterdays meeting.
Speeches were made by a members OF the
branch.
The sun., 1900-11-26
Sale Was stopped.

The sale of the Oxy Hydrogen Com
pany's property by the sheriff, on a
Judgment for taxes, was stopped on
Saturday by writ granted in the Su-
perior Court at Dover. The case will
now go before the chancellor for trial
The property in question is the plant
which the refusal of the Street and
Sewer Directors have kept idle for ten
years by refusal to allow the com,
pany to open the streets to lay gas
mains.
The sun., 1900-11-26
Wilmington Bible Union.

The special revival services at the Della
ware Avenue Baptist Church will not in
terfere with the regular meetings of the
Wilmington Bible Union on Monday
evenings. William L. Pettingill teacher
Of the Union, will conduct an .evangel-
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