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The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1900-02-20
Bought Valuable Property.

The lime quarries, branch railroad and
tracts of land of the Cedar Hollow Lime
Co., in East White.and townehip, have
been purchased by Alfred D. Warner
The property is valued at about $75, 900.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1900-02-20
sxnpathY for Haers.

The 122nd anniversary OF Robert En-
met, the Irish patriot, will be celebrated
in the Opera House on March 4. The
occasion will be Pro. Boer meeting.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1900-02-20

NEW CHARTER AMENDMENTS
Special Committee Declares Persons
Interested in Contracts Shall
Not Hold Office.

The special joint committee appointed
by the Board Of Trade and City Council
to consider the new city charter met
last night to continue its long and
tedious task. Nine sections OF the new
charter were goAe through and only
three amendmsnts were made. ~.
John s. Rossell was present % tho re-
quest of the committee, having been
asked TO explain the different parts. He
will be present al the remainder Of the
meetings.
One OF the amendments explicitly sets
forth "shat the city shall assume oil
bonded indebtedness now existing"
Another is that persons interested in
suits or contracts for or against the city,
are ineligible to the office Of mayor or
the head of any depart ment." The
third mas the question Of issuing city
bonds. It says that they should be
submitted at the regular OF special cleo
tion.
The committee will meet at 7.30
o'clock on Monday night Of next week.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1900-02-20
King street Improyement.

At the cost of ST. 900, building No. 6lo
King street will be remodeled Build-
ing Inspector Cassidy has issued per
init for the work.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1900-02-20
The Weather Forecast.

Ths indications for today are that
Iair, warmer. westerly winds will
prevail.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1900-02-20
DR.. :Frantz's Petition Dismissed.

/; Tin United States Court Saturday after
noon, Judge Bradford handed down a
decision in the case of DR.. A. f. Frantz
vs. the receivers of the Wilmington
Dental Manufacturing Company. DR.
Frantz asked to be preferred creditor
the amount of$6l 900, but his petition
was denied by the master appointed to
hear the case. Judge Bradford confirm
I'd the masters decision, and Or. Frsntz
will now be relegated to the class of or
dinary creditors.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1900-04-20
His Iden of Humor.

A janitress living on Washington
square had an adventure one. day which
she will not soon forget. 1t seems that
the building which she has under her
care was at one time used by Il trust
company, and afterward it was turned
into an apartment house. When this was
done, the vaults were left intact, and
they were very seldom opened. The jan
itress was showing party of gentlemen
through the building and pointed out the
desirability of tho vaults as refrigerators.
When she opened the vault and stepped
in, one Of the party, who has a rare idea
of humor. shut the door suddenly and i'm
prisoncd the jantress. That was all
right so far as it went. but the lock was
spring affair, and the janitrcss had the
keys on the inside. The room hunters
We're Thoroughly frightened, and one of
them ran for lockslhith in haste. Luck
lily ncighbor, who is an expert lock-
smith. came into the place and in few
minutes succeeded in releasing the wo-
man, who was in anything but pleasant
frame Of mind. The room hunters made
themselves very scarce before the en-
ragged jahitress came forth.-Philadelphia
Record
The aegis & intelligencer., 1900-04-20
Bcecher'a Fee,

The power Of. an orator can be largely
measured by the degree of confidence
which he inspires. and Judged by this
standard Henry Ws;A Hcecher must be
rcckoned among the greatest speakers Of
modern times. Men who heard him in
the pulpit or talked with him out Of il
could not question the sincerity which
showed forth in his face, his manner and
his voice.
Mr.. Bcccher was on q lecturing tour,
and Major Pond. his manager, was sit.
ting beside him in the railway car. Sud.
denly the preacher slapped his hand on
the little watch pocket of his trousers
and drew forth a small envelope. For n
moment he looked at 1t in surprise, then
opened il and SMILED. Presently he turn
ed to his companion.
Major" said he, 81 married n great
railroad magnatc n few months ago. and
as | was taking leave of him he handed
me an envelope. which | Slipped in my
pocket unopened. That was the last !
thought OF ii until today. Just now !
opened it. and this is what found"
The major took the envelope. Within
it were FIVE $1,000 bills.-Youth's Com
panion.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1900-04-20
TWO LADS WHO STARTED EVEN.
Years when One ProHpcred While
the Other Stood stu.

the Other stood still.
Thirty years ago Mr.. H.. IL nurscrymau
In New York state. left home for day
or ,wo. 1t was rainy weather and not Il
seas on for sales. hut customer arrived
from distance. tied up his horse ANA
wel:t into the kitchen of farmhouse
where two lads were cracking nuts.
as Mr.. ii. at home
"No. sir" said the eldest. Joe, hammer.
ing at a nut.
"Whcn will he be backy'
dunno. sir. Mchbc not for n week.
The other hey. Jim. jumped up and fol.
lowed the man out. THE men are not
here, but | can show you the stock" lie
said, with such IL bright, courteous man,
ner that the stranger, who was a little
irritatcd. stopped and follnwed him
through the nursery, examining the trees
and left his order
you have sold the largest bill have
had this season, Iim." his father. greatly
pleased. said to him on his return.
A few years later these two boys were
left by their fathers failure and death
with 5000 or $500 each. Joe bought an
acre or two near home. He has worked
hard, but is still a poor. discontcnted
man. Jim bought an cmigrant's ticket to
Colorado. hired as a cattle driver for q
couple Of years and with his wages
bought land at 40 cents an ucre. built
himself house and married. His herds
Of cattle ure numbered by the thousand.
his land has been cut up into town lots.
and he is ranked rs one Of the wcalthiest
men in the state.
81 might have done like Jim." his
brother said lately, If I'd thought in
time. There's us good stuff in me Us in
him."
There's as good stuff in that loaf Of
bread rs in any ever made" said his
wifo. "bUt nobody can cat it. There's not
enough yeast in it." The retort. though
disagrceablc, was true. The quick. wide
awake energy which acts AZ leaven to
character Is partly natural but it can be
inculcated by parents.-lndustrial Enter
prise,
The aegis & intelligencer., 1900-04-20

"One Of the boys at the hotel put me
on to n little poker game" said the dry
goods drummer. land l went around to
see what it was like. There were about
80 respectable looking people in the room,
and one of them was trying to teach me
the value of the cards, when the police
broke in and made Glenn sweep OF ev-
erybody. Next morning. when arraigned
at the police court, | wanted q lawyer,
and there was a general laugh in court us
his honor replied:
81 don't know where you'll get one.
There are nine in town, but all are in the
pen with you"
at was So" continued the drummer.
"and things might have gone hard with
us had it not been for the fact that the
Judge was there, too. but had just step.
ped out US the raid was made. Nothing
was said about it. of course, but he let
us off with fine of 50 each and lot of
fatherly adyice."-New York Sun.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1900-04-20

A north country miller noted for his
kecnness ia financial matters was once in
boat trying his best to get across the
stream which drove his mill.
The stream was flooded. and he was
taken past the point ut which he wanted
10 land, while farther Oh misfortune
Gcain overlook him to the extent that the
boat was upset.
His wife. realizing the danger he was
In, ran frantically along the side OF the
stream, crying for help in pitiful voice
when, to her sheer amazcment. she was
suddenly brought to n standstilI by hel
husband yelling out:
''If I'm drowned, Molly. dunnot forget
that 6our's gone up 2 shillin n sackr'-
London Telegraph.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1900-04-20
THE pEAcoN'S MISTAKE.
His Stolen Maui Staid In the Water
With the "Old" Man.


The Annapolis valley, or the famous
"Land Of Evangeline," gives more cppor-
tunity for the study Of human nature,
perhaps, than any other locality along
the entire Atlantic seaboard. The seen
cry Of this region is beautiful beyond de-
scription, and tourists soon become well
enough acquainted with its people ito go
altogether to the kirk and altogether
pray"
One Sunday the parson in a village
church delivered with special emphasis
an able sermon on putting off the "old
man" and getting on the new" This
signal feat, he stated, was accomplished
by simply going down into the waters of
baptism and burying the "old man" and
coming out of the waters a new creature.
After the service q wealthy deacon in
quired Of a certain wayward individual
who occasionally presented himself to the
gracious influence Of the church hew the
sermon impressed him. He said it was
the only sermon that ever touched his
heart. The deacon, putting on smile of
qualification, gave him hearty hand
shake. Fer quite awhile he had been try
Ing to persuade him to submit to baptism.
In this he had an aX to grind.
convert stole n maui out of the deacon's
sawmill and more than once fatty re-
fused to return it. The deacon finally dc
cided that an ecclesiastical course of bam-
boozle would have more influence over
him than harsh words. IL he could make
him Christian, he felt sure the maui
would be forthcoming. So that Sunday
morning he solemRly entreated this way
ward individual, whose heart was already
softened, and won his consent to submit
to baptism.
When he arose out of the water, the
deacon greeted him as brother" and cor
daily congratulated him in that he had
buried the "old man" and put on the
"new." The deacon, now feeling that the
long lost maui was as good as returned,
went on his way rejoicing. Next day the
"new man" sailed into the deacon's gro
Gerry store. AS usual the place was crowd
ell with brethren, discussing the merits
of Sundays sermon. When they had all
congratulated him upon his baptismal
regeneration, the deacon, believing the
golden opportunity had come, addressed
him with the utmost confidence:
"Well, my brother, now am sure you
will return the maui you took out Of the
mill last summer"
The reclaimed wandcrer hesitated and
then meekly replied: 81 am sorry, deacon,
but you've got the wrong man. The old
man who stole the maui went down into
the water yesterday and was buried. "
Pittsburg Press
The aegis & intelligencer., 1900-04-20
Not All TaHy.

"Can you tell me who Ananias wasT
asked the old man of the proprietor OF
the bookstore.
"Of course can," was the reply. III
was the champion liar Of the world n:
one time. Did any one call you AnaniasY
Eyes. sir. Yes, he called me Ananias
and durn my buttons il didn't think he
was giving me bushel of praise. Mex!
man calls me Ananias won't know what
house fell on himr-Washingto Post.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1900-04-20
A CurfOffa LIKE

A curious phenomenon is that metal
never ruSts in the waters Of Lake Titi.
caca. You can throw in n chain or IN
anchor or any article OF ordinary iron and
let it lie for weeks, and when You haul it
up it will be AZ clean and bright as when
it came from the foundry. And. what is
stranger still. rast that has been formed
upon metallic objects elsewhere will peel
off when Immersed in its waters This is
frequently noticed by railway and steam.
ship men. Rusty car wheels and rails
and even machinery can be frightened by
soaking them in the waters Of Lake Titi-
caca.-Chicagu Record.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1900-04-20

Havana's bread carts are usually two
legsed-that is, bread is carried about the
streets in large, shallow baskets borne eli
top of mems heads. 1t is served in sticks
as long as baseball bat or in loaves or
pones, one Of which is supposed to serve
for the morning meal Of an ordinary citi-
zen.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1900-04-20
COnErufulatlOna.

81 am proud to say that I did not
spend dollar to secure my election"
II congratulate you," answered Sena-
tor Sorghum. 'You got of cheap. But
you S,ok a terrible risk."-Washington
Btar.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1900-04-20
Incon Sistcut,

Benham-I claim that the stage Is an
educator.
Mrs. Benham-I don't agree with you.
You took me to n temperance play the
other night and went out three times be-
tween the acts-Harper's Bazaar.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1900-04-20
ne Helsaad 1ptelllsepcer
BEL AIR, ND. APRIL 20 1900
AT PLAY.

The children play in the-felds,
And ] who watch am 4 man,
Knowing the struggle and strife and toll
With work and hope and plan;
Bowing my knee 10 the rod
The king of my leisure wiclds,
But my hcart--my heart is ever at play
With the children In the fields.
Ny heart is ever at play,
Ever at play in the fields,
Smelling the perfume, windy sweet,
The clover blossom yields;
Smiling with curious gaze
At its elders over the way
And barking back to the green again
Where my heart is ever at play!
Post Wheeler in New York Press
The aegis & intelligencer., 1900-04-20

Tramp-Please, ma'am, will you give
me bite to cat?
Lady, haven't anything cooked, but
can give you pair Of old shoes.
Tramp-Excuse me, ma am, but I'm no
goat.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1900-04-20

Sunday trains lcsye Baltimore for Delta and
intermediate stations at $50 a. NJ. md 400
P. NJ, stopping at Bel Air at 10 A. M. and $50
and intermediate stations at e.55 A. N. and
$50 P. NJ, stopping at Bel Air at 7.55 A. NJ.
and 4.2O p. NJ. An additional train will leave
Bel Air for baltimore and intermediate sta
tions at $40 p. NJ, and Baltimore for Bel Ali
at $50 p. NJ, arriving at Bel Air at 8 p. NJ
and Baltimore $50 P. NJ.
J. r. KLINEFELTER,G Gen. Pass. ARt.
w A MOORE. Gen,l Manager.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1900-04-20

get open ar eX-
ercise. Is it any
wonder that she
often grows pale
and thin and
develops a tend
ency to "weak
lungs" When
ever there is
pain in breath
ing, soreness of
the chest, obsti-
n ate cough h,
bleeding from,
the lungs or any
other symptoms
of disease of the
respiratory or
gans, begin the
use of Doctor
Pierce's Golden
Medical Discov-
cry and con-
tinue the u Sc
| u n til C cured .
Ninety-eight in
every hundred
| who have used
uGelden Med.
| ica1 Discovery
for ulung trou-
| BILE, " have been
perfectly a n d
perm a n entl
cured.
| III was very sick
indeed write
Mrs. Mcllie Jacobs
of FELTON,, Kent Co.,
Delaware, van G
our family doctor
said I had con
sum ptio IL.
thought I must die
soon for I felt Sc
,,vE,I had HaI .
The aegis & intelligencer., 1900-04-20

Men are not vain. of course. The aver.
age man carries little mirror 10 his yes,
pocket only to lend to women who want
10 know whether their hats are Oh
ltraight.-Somerville Journal.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1900-04-20

Just where the large crowds that sud-
denly fill the galleries of the senate and
house when :: notable speech is being
made come from is Il puzzle They spring
up. however. and as strangely disappear
into nothingncss.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1900-04-20

When mans young, he's anxious to
show his knowledge" said the Manayunk
philosopher, "and when he gets older he's
Just as anxious to conceal his igncranc."
The aegis & intelligencer., 1900-04-20

There are said to be fewer suicides
among miners than among any other
class Of workmen. -,
The aegis & intelligencer., 1900-04-20
WALKING 10 work

Is the only way in which the business
woman, employed III store or office, can
The aegis & intelligencer., 1900-04-20
TRAINS SOUTHWARK.
SUNDAY TRAINS.

An additional tram will leave Bel Air, fol
Baltimore and intermediate Stations, at TIE
on SATURDAY evenings only. Returning
will leave Baltim ore the same evening at 1l.3o
The aegis & intelligencer., 1900-04-20

C. A. Snow & Co., one of the Oldest and most
successful firms of Patent Lawyers, whose
offices are opposite the United States Patent
Office, in Washington, d. c., and who have pro-
cured patents for more than 1900 inventors,
says that, owing to the improved conditions in
the United States Patent Office, patents may
previous time in their experience of twenty
five year
The aegis & intelligencer., 1900-04-20

80 ~s-. ',-;;-.,:. ,.essssA sssr:lAs-.: :,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-02
SHORT RECEIPTS FOR AUGUST.
Difference This Season and Last Is
Considerable.

Americus warehousemen did not re-
ceive as much cotton during August
this year, by nearly two hundred bales,
as they handled during the same period
a year ago, the actual difference being
one hundred and seventy eight bales,
This was the statement given out by
the cotton men yesterday.
Up to Friday night last, August 31st,
the total receipts were 1852 bales
against 3, 1870 bales last season.
This would seem to emphasize the
fact that the crop was shorter than last
season, for while planting was later by
week the recent drought caused the
cotton to open prematurely.
Another interesting fact worthy OF
mention is comparison of prices. One
year ago yesterday, September 1st,
1899, the highest price paid for cotton
in Americas was IS cents.
Yesterday Americas buyers paid 81
cents-a difference of 81 cents or SIS
per bale,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-02
RIFLEMEN GOING TO SAVANNAH.
Americas Light Infantry Team Is
Going Today.

The rifle team representing the
Americas Light Infantry in the contest
of State troops on the Avondale target
range in Savannah will leave for that
city today.
Captain w. f. Clarke goes with the
team, which consists of e. l.. Query,
r. E. Parker, @, B. Watts, J. A, Speer
and w. J. Lawton. Mr.. Lawton is al
ready in Savannah, having gone there
on business a short time since, and will
join the Light Infantry team on arrival
there tonight.
Monday and Tuesday will be spent
on the Avondale range.
Nearly all of the volunteer organiza-
tions will be represented, and some
very excellent scores will be made by
the troops in this contest.
The Light Infantry is handicapped
to some extent by the fact that one OF
the best shots of the original team is
detained here by business engage
ments and cannot attend. In order to
fill out the quota Captain Clarke will
lay aside his gIittering sword for q
trusty rifle.
Americus hopes and firmly believes
that her team will capture one OF
the prizes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-02
CLEAR AWAY THE WEEDS NOW.
If This is Done Better Health is
Insured.

Every property owner in Americas
should at once begin to make war upon
the weed patches on their premises, if
any exist there. Decaying vegetable
matter under broiling sun is produc-
tive of typhoid fever, and this can be
prevented to great extent if the
cause is removed in time. Many cit
les in the state haye ordinances re
quiring the cutting down and burning
of weeds, and our council should dc
likewise. Cut down the rank weeds
and burn them. It may save doctors
bill, not to say life.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-02
ROUTE INSPECTOR Is FLoORED
And Establishment of Mail Service
Is DELAYED.


Is Delayed.
Between the extremes of heat and
cold, producing sunstroke and pneu-
monia respectively, Sumter county will
be still further delayed in the estab-
lishment of her rural mail routes out
of Americas. A letter to Postmaster
Smith from Congressman Lewis, re-
ceived yesterday, announces that he is
doing and will continue to do his duty
in the matter of getting the Govern
ment inspector TO come to Americus
and accept the routes mapped out, The
trouble is with the inspectors them
selves. In the early summer the one
routed to Americas caught pneumonia
and was compelled to return north,
while the second agent was Frustrated
by the heat some time after. Mr..
Lewis is doing all he can, and incloses
telegram from A. W. Machen. super
intendent of free mail delivery, citing
the above facts and stating that work
in the Third district will be taken up
as soon as possible.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-02
MANY REQUESTS ARE REFUSED
Applications For Pensions Turned
Down in Atlanta.

Twenty eight Confederate veterans
of Sumter county, who some time since
filed their applications for pensions al
lowed INDECENT soldiers, haye been
turned down and their papers returned
here. Judge A. G. Speer received
notice yesterday from Pension Com
missioner Lindsey that twenty five APP
pllcations of INDECENT and three of In
valid veterans had been disapproved
and returned to his Office where appli-
cants can call and get their papers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-02
No Right to Ugliness.

The woman who is lovely in face
form and temper will always have
friends, but one who would be attractive
must keep her health. IF she is weak,
sickly and all run down she will be ner-
vous and irritable. If she has constipa-
ton or kidney trouble, her impure
blood will cause pimples, blotohes, skin
eruptions and wretched complexion
Electric Bitters is the best medicine in
the world to regulate stomach, liver and
kidneys and to purify the blood. II
gives strong nerves, bright eyes, smooth,
velvety skin, rich complexion. 1t will
make goOd-looking, charming woman
of a run down invalid. Only so cents al
Z. j. Eldridge's Drug Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-02
THE LADIES.

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies may use Syrup of
Figs, under all conditions, makes it
their favorite remedy. To get the true
and genuine article, look for the name
of the California Fig Syrup Co., printed
near the bottom of the package. For
sale by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-02
Volcanic Ernntinns

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob
life of JOY. Buoklen's Arnica Salve cures
them; also Old, Running and Fever
Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns,
Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Scalds
Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Best Pile
cure on earth. Drives out pains and
aches. Only 25c box. Cure guaran.
teed. Sold by E.. Eldridge, druggist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-02
GEO D. WHEATLEY GEO. D. WHEATLEY.
To Those Who Doubt.
HAT a majority of our BUYING public have implicit

THAT majority of our buying public have implicit
faith in advertisements is daily proved by re-
suits That there people in this community who
believe In the truth of any printed statement goes
without saying. They to blame for this perhaps,
however, "a burn child breads fire. you know. So oft
humbugged buyer shy of being humbugged again This
store reaches doubling and desires
to them that all its Advertising states sony facts
plain, pure and simple.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-02
DIVINE SERVICES THIS MORNING
Interesting Themes Discussed in Lo
cal Pulpits.

At First Baptist church this morning
the pastor, Rev. s. G. Dean, will
preach upon the topic. Goods Law of
Harmony in Behalf of the Saints. :"
This evening at 8 o'clock he will
preach upon christianity versus
Christian Science" Rev. r. L. Biv-
ms will fill his own pulpit at Furlow
Lawn Baptist, as will Rev. l.. G..
Henderson at the Presbyterian, Rev.
Ct. w. Matthews at First Methodist
and Rev. o. r. Jenkins at st. Paul's.
Rev. FIR. Meriwether will conduct serv-
ices at st. Mary's church (Catholic)
this morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-02
Dooly Court on Monday.

Dooly superior court convenes to-
morrow at Vienna, Judge Littlejohn
presiding. Several members of the
Americas bar Will go over this after
noon to attend the session.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-02

If you want good, healthy bread,
batter cakes and mullins, try Knowl-
toms country ground flour and bolted
Graham. / get it fresh from the mill
every week. q. w. Stallings, Agt.