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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-08-16

Owen s. Watkins. who was with
Kitchener in his Sudan campaign. at
fOrded not u little amusement to the
railway battalion under Lieut.. Midwin-
ter.
The quantity of water consumed by
the locomotive was constant source
of wonder. The Arabs had never
dreamed of such a thirst as that mon
ster seemed to possess. One day, when
the working party climbed abroad after
loading all the trucks, the Egyptians
cried. For shame!" charged them with
overlooking the poor engine. and asked
If they thought themselves men.
Once the driver of an engine was ask.
ed by an Arab to permit his young wife
to crawl under the engine, as she was
sure If she could do that, her married
life would be blessed.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-08-16
Where Land IL Most Valuable.

The growth Of the land values is one
of the most wonderful phenomena Of
the age. Every inch of land between
eutuA1C, IIOiiuVu, ~ tho
rate of f191, 100000 per acre--beyond
all doubt the highest price ever paid in
England for land. The Southeastern
Railway Company was asked at the
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-08-16


Some one asked quite seriously the
other day IL I thought that the an
nounced engagement Of Mr.. Paul Lei
cester Ford would interfere with the
sale of his novels. l smiled the smile
Of incredulity.
You need not SMILE" said the lady.
II know that Richard Harding Davis
marriage has greatly interfered with
the sale of his novels. His readers,
who are largely young girls. like to
think of him AS an unmarried man.
They find his books more interesting
when they so regard him"
"What about Kipling" gasped.
HAS his stock deprecated because Of
his wife and babies"
"Oh, MOI" was are reply. at IS DIFF
ferent with Kipling. He writes more
for men, and then his stories are not
love stories. Bazaar.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-08-16

cation bitches and made their first
crop. Then they began to erect their
homes. Besides their teams and camp
Ing utensils and few agricultural i'm
Elements. they had nothing but muscle
and religious enthusiasm. At that
time the nearest railroad was I'll Paso.
Texas. while sandy desert, almost
impossible. interviewed. The noun
tains, too. held rowing bands of rene
gade Apaches that occasionally raidel
the new settlement and drove away
cattle and horses.
AS to the practice Of polygamy in
the republic Of Mexico. 1t may be said
that the law Of the land recognizes but
enc Legal wife. The second or third
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-08-16
Hit It by Accident

At time when every ma woman
and child in Colorado Sprlni was in.
vesting In mining stock al almost
every man, woman ana child had been
badly bitten, II happened thaa certain
mine owner and stock maniphtor died
suddenly. The local paperleld the
press to put in an account oils dea til
headed. death Loves ShinE Mark. 3"
but when 1t came out the pple with
whom he had had his businefdealings
were surprised and pleasedto read,
death Loves Mining Sink San
Francisco Wave.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-08-16

The Mormons in great numbers are
settling in Northern Mexico and are
growing prosperous in the colonies
which they have planted. There are
now nearly 5000 of them in Northern
Sonora and Northwestern Chihuahua.
There Is a steady stream of immigra-
ton from Utah and the colonies are
rapidly increasing in population. The
Mormons are going into the Mexican
republic as rapidly as farm lands can
be secured for them. They are an az
ricultural people and occupy only the
valleys where irrigation is possible.
The enactment Of laws In the United
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-08-16
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wife has no legal status. and her chA'
dren, in the eyes of the law, are not le-
Ultimate After the first marriage the
law has nothing to do with the matter
of 4 Mormon's increasing the number
of his wives, except that II second and
third wife may not be taken unless the
first wife gives her consent. But the
Mormons are guided by their religion
not by the law. in the institution of
marriage. a Mormon in Mexico never
or seldom takes Il second or third Wife
until he Is able to support more than
one family.
Active PrOselytinX.
Mormon converts are gained invaria-
bly, from among the most humble
classes. Two thousand missionaries
are at work all the time In the
United States and Canada and in
Europe, adding to the Mormon
fold. In justice to the Mormons
1t must be said that the converts
they make are usually bet.ered in every
respect. Thrift Is Il cardinal principle
In the Mormon creed and 1t Is exem-
pliiied nowhere better than in the col
onies Of Northern Mexico. Comfortable
homes, cultivated fields and abundant
crops show that the MornlOns on the
whole are industrious, frugal aud eco
noinical. They are obliged to main
tain community Of interest. They
labor together and assist one another
in everything that is to be done.
At present there are eight colonies of
Mormons in Mexico. with combined
population of nearly 5000. They are
Colonia Juarez. the capital colony; Col
onia Diaz, Dublan, Oaxaca. Pacheo.
Garcia. Chuichupa and the recently es-
tablished colony of Morelos. Colonia
Juarez is situated in a narrow valley,
and the land is irrigated with water
from the Casas Grandes River. The
neat brick residences of the settlers are
hidden gravevines and thick clusters
OF pear, plum, peach and apricot trees.
The water runs In clear stream
through all the cross streets. and is
turned into yard or garden at will.
Here the president of the 'stake,"
which embraces all the colonies, re-
sides. He lives in handsome brick
residence that cost $4,000. He guides
the destinies Of the MOrmOns in Mex
leo with the head and hand of capa-
bic captain. He is man of education
and Of unusual intelligence, and was
at one time candidate for Governor
OF Utah. He is the first and last court
Of resort for all internal troubles and
disputes.
1sa ~assUss rsos r~~Hs~~s~ss
The Mormons build schools in their
communities even before they erect
church All Of the colonies have schools
and an academy is maintained ut Colo
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-08-16
A CLEVER TRICK.
How to Make Q Bali Out of q Hand.
kcrchieE

1t IS not very generally known how
ball can be in few minutes extern
pcrised out Of an ordinary handker-
chief The trick is. however. well
worth knowing. inasmuch as we can
herewith perplex our friends as to
how it was done. as also submit the
result to them as a puzzle. 1t being diff
cult or If it has been thoroughly done)
impossible to undo it except by one
particular method.
AS the first part of the process fold
your handkerchief as in Fig. l.; next
fold the points \, Il, c, ID, inwards
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-08-16

rate Of $6o, 100000 per acre fr piece
Of ground in Bermondsey, wi oh had a
depth of sixteen feet only. The de-
mand was so exorbitant tht even
railway company had to pale, finally
declining to purchase. In thgear 1880
land in Cannon street was sd for $50
a square foot, and six yearaater the
price Of land in this identhl street
went up to $75 a square lot.-The
Forum,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-08-16

Hewitt-What did you witty when
she caught you kissing the d? Jew.
ett-Oh. she said 1t was all hit; thai
We must do all we could teep her,
and that she knew was act from
purely unselflsh standpoint. izas.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-08-16
Gabriel's Trick.

ut is time" said Gabrielle blow
my last trump!
Saying which, he put 1t on e ace O,
spades, thereby saving thefick TO
himself and st. Peter.
..le angels. be 1t known, metime
engage In little games OF wlt-New
York World.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-08-16
Has a Telnplc of Sernents

The small town Of Werda, In the
kingdom of Dahomey, Is celebrated for
Its temple Of serpents, long building,
in which the priests keep upward OF
1000 serpents Of all sizes. which they
feed with birds and frogs brought to
them as offerings by the natives.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-08-16
Musical Wheel.

The III Trovatore" wheel, made I'm
Germany. has musical continuance
fxed to the handle bar and worked by
the front wheel. and plays over 500
tunes. 1t can be stopped by spring
and set on again for half an hour and
so on, ad inhnitum, until the machine
wears out.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-08-16

The annual crop Of mushrooms in
France Is valued ut $4,000, 900; and 1t is
said that there are sixty wholesale
firms In Paris dealing exclusively In
them. In the Department of the Seine
1t appears there are some 5000 caves
In which mushrooms are grown; and
about 300 persons are employed in theil
culture, and rarely leave these caveA
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-08-16
Had Read 1t.

"Did you READ my latest vel, en-
titled "A Terrible Experience" asked
the novelist.
"Yes, answered the DUN candid
friend, "and that's what was"-
Washington Star.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-08-16
Formulation.

Since 1912 the population of England.
Scotland and Wales has increased 70
per cent. while Ireland shows a de-
crease Of nearly 45 per cent.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-08-16

II thoughtful man Is frank with
himself when thinking of the past, hs
has great charity for young fools.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-08-16

The natives of Il wild country never
fail to wonder over the coming of
railroad, with Its snorting locomotive
and rafting cars. The antics Of the
native Egyptians and Arabs, says
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-08-16
The Worlds sheen,

The number Of sheep In the world 10
estimated to amount to 550,00O.OOO.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-08-16

Era ssOss fsos r~SHs~Se~cs
The MormOns build schools in their
communities even before they erect a
church. All Of the colonies have schools
and an academy Is maintained ut Colo
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-01-06
Another Pennsylvania Pu. chase.

at was reported in railroad and
financial circles yesterday that the
Pennsylvania Railroad has just
completed negotiations for large
block of Chesapeake and Ohio Rail
road stock. 1t was said that other
railroad companies have also Sc
cured interests in the Chesapeake
and Ohio.
"a few weeks ago it was an
nounced that the Pennsylvania
Railroad had made 4 considerable
investment. amounting to several
millions of dollars, in stock of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. and
the purchasing of stock of the Chesa-
peakc and Ohio is in line with a
plan mapped out by the leading
trunk lines to prevent cutting of
freight rates and to bring about
closer relations and more harmon
ious action in the conduct of these
roads. The amount of money paid
for Baltimore and Ohio stock by the
Pc lsylvania is said to be between
e; hit and ten million dollars. While
tne amount Of Chesapeake and Ohio
stock purchased is not given out. it
il said it will amount to millions.
1.-THE Chesapeake and Ohio for a
long time has been considered
part of the Vanderbilt system. Its
terminus at Newport News is fitted
up with all modern improvements.
It is also said that the Speyers syn
dicate and the Baltimore and Ohio
have taken a slice of the stock"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-01-06
ITEMS FROM
NEW CASTLE.


All eyes are Kept on the river for the body
Of George b. Eyre, of Chester. There Is
such possibility that II drowned the
body may turn up in this section, A dead
log floating In the river caused search
ing party TO go out to the Ice. The resnlt
was one of the searchiug party received @
duck sing by falling In between two ice foes
Tho water was abont four feet deep at the
place where the involuntary bath was
taken.
Interest was deepcned at the ice pond
Yesterday by two or three little scraps be.
tween some OF the men employed In cut
ting the Ice.
When the noon hour came George Nor.
riaon jumped on the back Of horse ana
George Pustil, did likewise on tine back OF
tho snine animal.
When the animal started nt a. good gait
Pustil threw bis arms about Morrison's
waist and falling of pulled the latter
with him. The result was that Pus'il re-
ceiyed a badly cut head and injuries to
his back aud spine. He was rendered un.
conscious and remained in that condition
for two hours. Morrison was more fOrtu-
nate and was only Jared up.
r, Ebenezer WATTS, who had charge OF
the work of cutting and filing the Ice
house with tho frozen fluid. was inside
the Ice house and some person removed
tho ladder.
Watt, thought the quickest way out
ell bad injury to his knee can. This Ia
the same member that was injured some
months ago.
Thus at the harvest three were injured
by accident and three came near losing
their identity by having their physiogno-
mics dlstigured in scraps.
Thomas Cavender has removed bis fam
ily from Front and Harmony streets to
North Third street near Harmony
No night Waterman has been employed
at the Delaware railroad station since the
appointment OF George Hastings to the
position made vacant by tho removal Of
Enoch Hilyard.
On account Of the illness Of Mrs, Eiiza-t
beth Foster, Of this city, who ia spending
the winter months with her brother at
Newark as has been her custom for years,
Mrs. John Peokham OF near Harrington,
Mrs, Lewis r HuShebsck and Mrs. NAH
Ion X Lancaster, daughters of the aged
lady visited her on Thursday.
Mrs. Andrew Ohlson is confined to her
home with illness.
Yesterday morning Arthur r. kee
president Of the New Cas- Ie Hundred
Commissioners came near meeting with
serious accident He was driving on Third
street near Delaware when TIE nrinnl be-
came frightened nld started to r'ln away
but slipped on the ics and fell. The shafts
of the wagon were broken. Mr.. Kee was
thrown out and slightly injured. Sever
al quarts Of milk were lost.
Smiling faces are seen among he people
OF this city to-day. The gas house Of the
local braEch OF the National Tube Com
pany was lighted yes erday and nrepsr-
ations made to resume work in all the de-
partments Of the immense plant.
Die yuu ever try to put on your overcoat
opposite o your usual way? Just try 1t
once and see how diflicnlt 1t Ia. Instead
of putting in your right arm flr.t try the
loft. 1t will cause considerable amuse-
ment such rs was caused here last night
by an effort In that way.
Special devotions were held in st,
Peters church last evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-01-06
Strike At MOrSe's Plant !.

Dissatisfied with their wages and hours
large force OF mechanics working at the
New York Ship building Conpany's plant
in Camden, in the employ Of the Potts-
town Bridge Company. went on strlko
on Tue,1uy, and are still out. Most OF
their places. however. have been filled,
and the work wao but slightly hindered.
At the offico OF the shipbuildinR
company yesterday nothing could be learn
ed as to tho exact demand Of tho Strikers.
q In fac, the impression was conveyed
that it was not u strike ut all The men
simply quitting. owing b, the dis'ati'fact-
tion. Noie of those who stuck was in the
employ Oof the shipbuildlng direct, bub
worked for tho bridge cotlpany, which
concern has tho contract fob erecting tho
big i on buildings. Nearly 1000 men are
engaged In tho erection of tho big plant.
tn, oIin any havin about 40 directly In
their employ, whio u larger number arc
in the employ Of the contractors. The
cold snap iuterferred but little with the
unrl,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-01-06
To Gas
Consumers.

In severely cold weather gas
service pipes which are exposed
ave liable to freeze up and check
the supply Of gas, in such cases the
company should be advised with
out delay.
In case ofpoor light the Com
pany should also be informed so
that proper remedies may be used;
oftentimes new burners will cor
rect the trouble and can be had at
the Gas Office without charge.
1t is important also that the
"mantles" OF Welsbach lights
should be renewed when out Of Of
der to get the best light from gas.
By proper attention to such
matters Gas Consumers can get the
best and cheapest artificial light.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-01-06
DOTS.

Caesar Rodney Chapter, Daughters of
the American Resolution will maRe gift
to tho Delaware Room at Mount Vernon
In memory OF Margaret Douglass Comegy's
the first vice.regent Of Delaware to the
Mount Vernon Association.
Tho Supreme Court Yesterday ordered
rehearing iu the damage case of FULLY vs..
the 2. w. a. b. railroad. The hearing
will be hold ut Dover OH January l6
George w. Bush has sold to Oliver Lin.
60 the house No. 1914 West Eighth street.
The Security and Safe Deposit Company
has added $4,000 to lis surplus fund,
which ia thus increased to $l5O.00O
Rev. F. M. Munson will preach in CAL
vary Episcopal Church Brandywine hun
dred, Tomorrow afternoon at 8 O'Clock.
By the will Of Mrs. Hannah f. Williams,
DrObated in Philadelphia yesterday, pre-
visional legacios of bank shares are left to
the Milton M. H. Church and St. Georges
Chapel, In Sussex county,
Council will receive bids for tho rsinov-
al ofgarDargs on Thursday eyoning next.
The Washington Firo Company has
purchased two black horses 10 be used in
the chemical engine.
The Phoenix Ambulance refused to
carry intoxi Gated men to their homes.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-01-06
HEARTY
EXPRESSION.
Hundreds Tell of the
Change which they have
Felt. The Time Comes
for People to Tell
What Has Been
Done for Them.

The time has come when people in Will
mington feel the change. Many people in
this city have given voluntary endorse
ment OF the great change they have felt
after using Morrow's Kid-ne.oids. Kid
ne.oids will cure lame back, kidney,
backache, urinary. and kidney disorders,
sleeple.sness. restlessness and nervous
moss. We always like to give reference as
to the merits Of Morrow's Kid me- oids,
and this timo refer you to Mrs. Michael
Mulrady. No. 1926 West Fifth street. who
says: For long time suffered with dis.
ordered kidneys. My principal trouble Of
retention Of he urine, for which I doctored
great deal but was never able to get re-
lirf. Ny back Rched constantly and I
was extremely nervous and sleepless.
When read in tho papers about Nor
rows kid-ne-oids decided to try them.
The very first I took gave some relief I
continued with them until 1 had taken
three boxes and have felt perfectly we'll
since. Kid.ne.oids are certainly won-
dsrful remedy, curing me after everything
and doctors bad failed.'
Morrow's Kid-ne-oids are not pills but
yellow tablets ard sell at f1fty cents box
at all drug stores aud at N. B. Dauforth's
drug store.
Mailed on recent of price Manufactured
by John Morrow Il Co., Chemists, Spring.
field, Ohio.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-01-06

No. S27 Market Street.
Ot-cOd

DRoPosAls FOR THE CoLhECTlnN
I aud removal of garbage and offal within
the CITY Of Wilmington.
ealel proposals will be received at the
Council chamber, City Hall, until Thursday
evening, January IL, aL7.j0 o'clock, for the
collsclion and removal of all garbage and Of.
tai in the city Of Wilmington FOR thctern of $
years beginning February l. 1900
Tue city will be divided into districts as
follows:
first district, all that part OF the city east
OF Market street and south OF Six vh street.
Second district, all that part o. the city
north OF sixth street and east OF Market
street
Third district, all that part OF the city west
of Market street and south of sixth street.
foui tn district, all that part of the city west
of Market street and north of Sixth street.
Specficatio IONS and blank forms Of bids with
bond accompany ing tho same can be had at
tho oilice OF the Clerk Of Council
All proposals shall be accompani ,d by
bond with proved security in tho sum OF
five hundred dollars, conditioned for the good
faith oi che bid.
The successful bidders will be required TO
give bond in the sum Of two Thousand dollars
for the faithful performance Of the contract.
Address all bids to the Mayor and Council
OF Wilmington. marked Proposals for collec.
tion nj Il removal Of garbage"
The Council reserves the right TO reject any
or all uid4.
Ey order of the Council
W, p. MORRISON.
jl-eol.jll Clerk of Council
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-01-06
Postmaster Helser's Statement.

| Postmaster Albert c. Heiser oil
Elsmere, has given out statement
concerning his Office in answer to
an article published in the Every
Evening Yesterday. The dispatch
in the Every Evening was dated
from Washington and was as fol-
lows:
"The diiatory and unsatisfactory
actions of Postmaster Albert c.
Heiser at Elsmere postoffice, near
Wilmington, will probably cause
his dismissal.
"Shortly after his appointment
to that Office, during the early part
of Mr.. Cleveland's administration,
the Postoffice Department notified
him to collect $50 due the govern
ment by the former Elsmere post
master. The several letters sent
to him by the Postmaster General,
at that time, are reported to have
been ignored, but owing to his good
character and strong recommended
tions, the usual discipline was not
executed. Since this complaint,
however, business in that office has
been carefully watched by the post
office officials and as a result OF MS
failure to furnish Auditor Castle the
required reports, notice mas been
given him that his position will be
vacatedon the 9TH OF January, looo.
Postmaster Helser says: "About
the $50 owed the Government by my
predecessor, James Gebhardt, 1t IS
partly true and partly untrue,
said MIR. Helser. "When the post
office at S:lverbrook was dlscontln-
ued or merged into the Elsmere Of
nee, Mr.. Gebhardt collected $30 and
failed to turn It over to the Govern
ment. When l took charge here
about SIN years ago, Mr.. Gebhardt
owed the Government $6O, including
the $50 spoken OF above, and was
instructed by the authorities at
washington to collect the 800.
succeeded In getting $50 OF it from
Mr.. Gebhardt's sureties, who we're
MS brothers., and were poor men.
The other Sao most emphatlcally
refused to collect. did not ignore
the letters sent me IN reference to
the matter but answered without
hesitation that did not intend to
collect the money. 1t was an I'm
pleasant job and would have had
to get it few dollarsa a time, and
dld not consider 1t my duty to col
lect It. Postotflce Inspector Max
well finally collected the $50 and no
more was said about it.
Gas FAR as the statement of that
affairs in the Office had been closely
watched goes l am not aware OF
anyone watching me nor do fear
anyone watching. Once during the
SIX years l have been in office my
accounts have been gone over by
Mr.. Maxwell. think it was about
the time that this Office was made a
money order office and if Mr.. Max
well found anything wrong | am in |
total ignorance of the fact. My ac-
counts are straight and with the
exception OF little misunderstand-
ing which arose over my last report
there has been no jar of any kind.
When l sent my report in the last
OF october l informed the depart
ment that they were my debtors to
the amount OF IS, but in their reply
tleV informed me fhAf | owed SJy |
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-01-06
FOR RENT.

1TOR RENT--2 FARMS ATHANBY'S COR.
u nor. Brandywine Hundred ,one ofg7 acres
By. at Hanby's Corner or address by letter,
Carpenter. Del. d2S6leod+