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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-20
CANNOT Be FINISHED TOO SOON.

Grand Jury's Foreman Is Glad the Work.
house is to Take the Place of the Jail.
Peter A. Horty, foreman of the grand
jury, in speaking Friday of the jury's
visit to the Jail at New Castle Thurs
day, said: 1.-The Jail was in as good
condition as could be expected under
the circumstances. 1t is too small.
The most Objectionable thing is the
condition of the temporary prisoners,
those confined for 10 days or SO their
place is not as good as stable; but on
account OF the prison being changed to
The nav wcrkhonse there will not be
much for the grand jury to say about it.
- am glad to think that change
will take place; the new prison cannot
be hnishtd teo soon. The sheriff
seemed to have things in very good
order, but the Jail is not adapted for
large prison."
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-20
BURGLARY, ALSO ARSON
Attempt by Thieves to Burn The Resi-
dsnce Of Winfield S. Citing.
TWO ROOMS BADLY DAMAGED
The Blaze Was Discovered by
SIG. McNutt.
PLUMBER ONLY EIGHTEEN DOLLARS

After stealing all the money they
could find, about SIS, burglars set FIRE
to the dwelling Of Winfield S. Citing,
No. 11l2 West strict, some time be-
tween 7and s O'Clock last night week.
Fortunately, the blaze was discovered
by 8. G. McNutt Mrs. GIffing's
brother, in time to prevent the house
from being destroyed, although much
damage was DONE About Z o'clock in
the evening Mr.. and Mrs. Citing went
to the food show. Mr. McNutt who
keeps grocery store at Thirteenth and
West streets, was then at the store, but
shortly before O'Clock he left the
store aud went to the residence of MI.
and Mrs Citing, where he boards, to
change bis clothing, with the intention
Of joining his sister and brother in law
at the food show.
He was horrified upon entering the
house to find the carpets, furniture,
brio brac, &C., in the kitchen and
diningroom on fire. The blaze had
assumed alarming proportions, but be
was equal to the emergency and went
to work quickly, with the result that
he had the fire extinguished 10 half an
hour or SO, and there was very little
damage outside of the two rooms men.
toned. Nearly everything in those
rooms, however, was ruined.
just where the match had been
applied could not be ascertained, but
there appeared to be no doubt but that
the fire was the work of burglars. MIR.
and Mrs. Citing were notified by MIR.
McNntt and search of the house was
made. 1t was discovered that an
entrance had been effected through a
third-story window, which Mrs. Citing
bad left open during ths afternoon.
The in0rey stolan was IN Mr.. Gifiing's
pocket, he having changed his clothes
and neglected TO take his money with
him. The coat was in the dluingroom
So far as is known, nothing was dis
tuibed in any other part of the house.
The thief or thieves were evidently
after money.
Mr.. McNutt's timely discovery of the
fire probably prevented conflagration,
as the neighborhood is thickly settled.
The loss by fire is something like $50,
which is covered by insurance, Mr..
and Mrs. Citing having their house.
hold effects insured with the Delaware
Co. for $500.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-20
Il. 8. Martin.

The imperial child to whom the wise men
brought
Their gifts, and worshipped in His lowly
nest,
Gave no gift back. 1t was Himself they
sought
And finding Him. were stated in their quest.
Their gifts, not expectation, but their joy
expressed.
Now was the worlds long yearning salts
fed
Now WIS the prize long waited for pos
sessed!
Their gifts meant love, nnmerred by lust
or piiuel
Be 1t go with ours: our aim, not debts to
pay,
Nor any recompense save love to win.
Nor any grossar feeling to convey
Than brought the wise mems gifts to
Bethiehem's inn.
Those rate we best that no return afford
Save the pure sense of having found our
Lord,
-Harper's Weekly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-20

Special CORRESPONDENCE OF Gazette and Journal,
FELTON,, Dec. 14.-Felton Conclaye,
j, Y. d.. has elected the following
Officers; Past Archon, Riley Melvin ;
Archon. Ezekiel Mcknitt; Provost. W.
II. Frazier; Secretary, J. S. Reeve ;
Finaneier, E. Q. killen; Treasurer, j.
u. Eaton; Prelate, G. q. Clifton
Marder, Edward Dill; Sentinel, j. T..
Frazier Trustees, John W. Lynch, +.
l.. Hardesty and j. I. Frazier; Repre-.
sentative to Supreme Conclave, j. E.
Everett; Alternate, f. L. Hardesty.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-20

An original and interesting PROPOSE
tiou is claiming the attention Of p. l..
Feot1 OF Poughkeerie. N. Y. He sug-
gests tnat tho men OF 1900, who were
born in 1850, form town aud city asso.
citations to celeb ate the completion of
their hslf-century of life-and the be.
ginning OF the new century-with ban
quets, held on the coming New Year s
eve or night. 1t would be q UNIQUE
dual event for the fifties. A benefit
idea might evolve, for instance. an
accumuintirg fund for those reaching
the age OF leo. In the event of no one
living to that age the fund might re-
vert to the State for the publication
of politics.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-20

Nothing suits, girlish figure more
perfectly than the full round waist
The very pretty model given is suited
to variety of materials and can be
made high or low, with long or short
sleeves, as suits the occasion. or can be
made to wear with a separate guimpe,
the lining and under sleeves furnishing
the model-a method that makes the
waist high or low at need. Simple
soft silks, cashmere. wool orepe de
chine, albatross and Henrietta, as well
as such thinner materials as point
d'esprit and mousseline, are all correct
with yoke and sleeves of white, Of lace
or contrasting silk As illustrated, the
material is embroidered crepe, with
trimming and yoke of lace, chou and
belt of pastel pink ranne velvet ribbon,
and the bodice is suited to daucing
schuol and marty wear; but with a
change to cashmere or yelling, with
silk, 1t becomes appropriate to less
formal afternoon occasions.
The foundation for the waist is q
fitted lining, the pattern for which is
perforated at yoke depth. On it are
arranged the yoke, the full portions of
the waist which clOse at the centre
lack, and the two circular frille that
outline the yoke. The long sleeves are
IN guimpe style with straight cuffs and
frills of lace. The short sleeves are
pulled and extend to the band. At the
throat 10 worn high stock of the lace.
When the waist is desired low it is
necessary only 10 cut on the line of
the yoke and omit the long sleeves.
To uut this waist for a miss of IA
years of age Az yards of material 81
inches wide, or 214 yards a. inches
wide, will be required. with 81 yard of
lace IS inches vide for yoke, yards
OF laue applique and yard of lace for
frills at wrists to trim as illustr ated.
The pattern No. 1865 is cut in sizes
for misses of y, IA and l6 years of age.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-20
CURIOUS CHRISTMAS PRESENTS,
Cases Where "The Punishment Did Not
Fit the Crime"

Cases Where "The Punishment Did Not
Fit the Crime.'
Baltimore News.
The Christmas season, a cynical man
declares, makes one appreciate the force
of the say ing, at is more blessed to
give than to receive, "but be is natur-
ally disgruntled, having been deluged
for years with mouchoir cases and
cravat holders and other things for
which he has no room, and so is not
to be taken seriously.
As the holiday season is only three
weeks off, however, perhaps some con-
sideration of the things it is best not to
give will not he out Of order.
There's n woman known who has an
aunt who is enormously wealthy. Every
Christmas the woman spends great
deal of time wondering what this aunt
will send her-whether it will be .
beautiful ring or some of the priceless
lace of which the old lady has a store
or table silver.
1t is never any of the three. Last
year Aunt Jane sent her loving niece
an enormous mahogany Davenport. 1t
was too large to be taken in the front
door, so it had to be brought to the
back gate and lifted through the bay
window of the dining room. From
there, with much eAertion, it was car
ried to the library, where it lowered
above the other furniture and looked
black, forbidding and out Of place IN
the small apal tment.
1t cost Miss Niece 50 to have it
moved, and she never looks at its
gigantic proportions without thinking
OF the nice things that So might have
bought; nor does she glance at its
mahogany sides without wishing that
the other furniture in the room were
mahogany also and not OAK.
No doubt every one has heard of the
woman who gave her blind husband an
exquisitely painted portrait OF herself
for Christmas gift. OF course, the
unfortunate gentlemaN could not pass
upon the excellence of his present, not
being able to sec it, but he felt the
gilt frame and said he knew that
was handsome.
Another feminine creature gave
friend who is helpless invalid a
travelling bag. 1t was very handsome
bag, completely furnished. and the in
valid used to have it placed on table
beside he bed and think how delight
full it would be ii shs could only take
~ 10 her hand and go to Switzerland or
Italy.
Perhaps after all it wasn't bad gift
since it called up SO many delightful
visions, but slumber rug or pair
OF Ledroom slippers would strike the
average person as more appropriate
under the circumstances.
Examples OF this kind might be null
tiplied indefinitely, for really the inap.
proariate present seems more conspiou-
ous than the appropriate one. This
isn't due to any fiendish design on
the part of the givers; it is simply the
result uf carelessness. l..
If each individual spont az much
thought as he DOS money on his pres
ents the latter would oftener be appre-
ciated. or as the cynical man says, 1.-THE
punishment would oftener ut the
crime." ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-20
FISHERMAN'S NECK BROKEN BY
A POLICEMAN AT LONG BRANCH

New York, Dec. 14.-While resisting
arrest at Long Branch, N. j., today,
John Jonsen, a fisherman from Sea
Bright, was struck with night stick
by Policeman Maitland Morris. JON
sen fell to the ground senseless and
efforts to revive him failed, and ex-
animation by surgeon showed that
bis neck had been broken, with either
the blow OF by the fall could net be
then determined.
Policeman Morris is at liberty under
parole.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-20

Washington, Dec. IA. -Brigadier-
General James II. Wilson, U. i. ",
having reported to the adjutant-
gen sral, in obedience to orders detaoh-
ing him from duty with the army in
China, has been ordered to proceed to
his home in Delaware and there await
orders for the convenience of the
government. An effort is being made
to Obtain authority from Congress for
placing Gen. Wilson on the retired list
of the regular army with the rank of
brigadier general in recognition Of his
distinguished services. VIZ ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-20

-. A man giving the name OF John
Lynch and his home as Brooklyn, N.
". attempted to jump off moving
freight train at Perryville, Nd, Thurs,
day and became caught in some Of
the signal wires and was thrown, sus.
tanning. severe injuries and bruises 10
MS back. He was brought to French
street station and taken to the
Emergency Hospital, where DIR. James
a. Draper, Jr., examined the Injuries
and then ordered the man sent to
Farnhurst.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-20

A teller in local bank drew atten-
tion Friday to the eagle which Appeals
near the lotion Of the $40 g,epnbapk,
series of 1880, bearing a. picture of
Webster. Looked at right side up. it
may be called an eagle turned upside
down, it resembles donkey. Although
this design has been used on three
series of government money, beginning
as long ago as 1865, the resemblance
OF the upturned eagle to the donkey
was not noted until after the recent
election.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-20

One of the first acts of the new Levy
Court will be to select successors to the
present trustees of the poor from Bran
DIVINE, Pencader, st. Georges and Ap.
poquinimink hundreds. The present
incumbents are: Thomas I. Weldin, fol
Biandywine; Robert M. Cam, Pen.
cader; Alfred P. Crockett, st. Georges,
and Joha Townsend, Appoquinimink,
and their terms will expire February
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-20

Delmar, Dec. Ia The wedding of
Eugene Bradley aud Miss Leah Phillips
took place at the Methodist Protest nt
Church Wednesday, the Rev. j. E. Il.
Ewell officiating. Edmund Parker,
Albert Smith, Holly Nelson and Daniel
galloway were ushers. Mr.. and Mrs,
bradley will reside near Deimar.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-20
THE BANK CLERK.
His Honesty Amid Great Temptation a
Causn for praise.

His Honesty Amid Great Temptation a
Cause for Praise.
The December number of the Counter
felt Deteoter quotes letter from the
New York Sun on the bank clerk,
which holds that II Diogenss were
living today he could find the honest
man he is looking for right in any
bank in the country.
81 wonder,' says the writer, chow
many people realize The fact that,
everything considered, bank clerks are
the hardest worked. poorest paid, and
sorest tempted Of any class of men,
and consequently most honestf AS to
the temptation, every one knows that
bank clerks handle thousands and
thousands of dollars daily. All know
that, but they understand merely in the
abstract. Let them think OF 1t in the
concrete. Let them think of the actual
handling, lingering of fives, of tens, OF
twenties of fifties, of the hundred and
thousand dollar bills, big stacks of
them, and think how few, how very,
very few of these hard worked, UNDER
paid fellows do wrong"
The writer goes on to show that the
vocation is OF the wearing, grinding
order with an intense element In adj
dition. and holds that the men should
be better paid.
In commenting on the letter, the
Counterfeit Detector says: 1--WE believe
every bank should set up all reasonable
safeg cards to protect itself and its en-
ployes from dishonesty. But the most
important Of such safeguards ia liberal
treatment CT those employees whose
honesty is the very foundation of q
banks prosperity and existence.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-20

Washington and Lafayette Chapter.
Royal Arch Masons has elected this
following officers for the ensuing year
Hish Priest, Samuel benson; King,
William ii. Oliver; Scrite, Hamilton
stewart; Secretary. Harrie H. Camp
bell; Treasurer, HAIRY u. Hawkins.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-20

William Y. Sne,iey, brakeman on
the r.. W. 4 B, railroad. residing at
Seventh and Pine streets, was severely
injured on the right side of hi face
and head "Wednesday in the vast ward
by being struck and Knocked down by
car which was Dsing backed into one
OF the switches.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-20
First skating Of the Se.so,

The cold spell Ct the last few DAYS
has frozen the still pon3s around the
city. Days pond in Fest Lake had a
sufficient coating of ice Wednesday 70
bear large crowd OF boys, VIM
brought out their SKATES and toox ad,
vantage Of the freeze.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-20

The Samuel H. Baynard Co.. which
was incorporated at Dover last week,
is composed of Mr.. Baynard and several
of his employees, some OF whom have
been In his employ for 20 years. The
object is to make the concern oo.opera-
tive.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-20

William I. Lyman trustee, Thursday
sold the farm OF the late John W. Day,
at Talleyvilie 1t Contains 104 acres
and was disposed of for SI1,000 or s105
an acre. This is considered on excel
lent price. The purchaser was Joseph
Day of Reading, Pa, son of the late
owner of the property. The sale was
conducted by AucJioneer Frank Std
ham CT this city, and there was good
attendance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-20
HOW the Baggage Was Taken.


Stephen Martin and H. j. McColley.
formerly extra brakemen IN the employ
of the baltimore & Ohio Railroad Oh.
pleaded guilty 10 Philadelphia, We'd
nesday, to the larceny OF two trunks
containing goods valued at s5, 600, from
the baggageroom Of the oompany's sta
ton at Twenty fourth and Chestnut
streets. Claude White was convicted of
receiving and disposing of some OF the
stolen articles Each defendant was
sentenced by Judge Audenried to serve
nine months in the county prison. 1t
appeared from the testimony that Mar
tin and McColley gained access to the
baggageroom of the railroad station in
this city and removed the original
cnecks ffnm the two trunks, substltut
ing two others, duplicates of which
they forwarded to a confederate in
Philadelphia, who secured the trunks
when they arrived.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-20
H0NGKONG SWEPT BY STORM
The Details of the Great Ty-
phoon of November 10th.
FRIGHTFUL LOSS is REPORTED
Many Boats Wrecked, 200
People Drowned.

British Gunboat sandpiper Foundered,
American Ship benjamin sewcii Went
Ashore and Powerful Dredger Canton
River Listed to Port and Capsized.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-20
WEDDINGS.

Miss Susie j. White and Howard F,
Lewis were married last night week by
Kew. ). j. Huston, pastor of the First
United Presbyterian Church, assisted
by the Rev. James b. Wilson OF Balti-
more. at Mr.. Hnston's residence, No.
600 Broome street. A reception followed
at the residence Of the brides parents,
No. 1O9 Monroe street. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis will live at No. 205 Market street.
Miss Cora E. Carpenter and John W.
Ulmer were married last night week by
the Rev. r. b. Cook, d, D., pastor Of
Calvary Baptist Church.
Miss Sallie May Tubbs and Louis Fl.
MICA lister were married last night
week &c the parsonage of Asbury M. E.
Church by the Rev. James Grove.
John II. Ferris and Jennie Carson
were married last night week at the par
sonage of Union NJ. e. Church by the
Rev. O. A. Grise.
Miss Anna d. Schisling and M. Van
diver REYNOLDS were married last week
at Perryman's, Md. George Schis-
ling was best man, Rosie Friese and
Eddie Russell were flower girl and boy.
August and Christian Lay were the
ushsrs. The bride was given away by
her brother, Michael Schisling. The
bride was gowned in garnet broadcioth
and carried bouquet of chrysanthe-
NUNS. Many guests attended the re-
ception which followed the ceremony.
Clinton H. Burton and Miss Florence
May Howard were quietly married
yesterday week at St. Paul's NJ. E.
Church by the Rev. W. L. 8. Murray,
ID. d.. The bride wore handsome
travelling gown of brown broadcloth and
carried Bride roses. After the cere-
mony Mr.. and Mrs. Burton left on a
wedding trip North. They will be Eat
home" Thursdays after December 18th,
at No. 800 West Ninth street.
Samuel j. Durnall and Miss Elsie O.,
Hall were married yesterday week at the
residence of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. William r. Hall, near
Newark. The ceremony WIS performed
by the Revs. William T. Hammond OF
Newark NJ. E. Church and w. r.
Compton of Ebenezer NJ. Z. Church
in the presence OF many friends and
relatives of the bride and groom. A
delightful reception followed the cere
mony. Tho bride received many usefu
and ornamental gifts. Mr.. and Mrs.
Durnall left Newark this morning 70,
trip South. They will reside al
Newark on their return.
Miss Anne Richards, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles f. Richards, anc
Frank Morgan JONES, an attorney anc
one of the proprietors of the Suisse,
journal, were married yesterda,
week in the Methodist Eriscopa
Church at Georgetown. Robert ii
Richards of this city, brother of th,
bride, attended the ceremony.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-20

Daniel Lily. ariaigned at Ellston on
the charge of hbducting Margaret Nc
Kenney. has been discharged, the
prosecuting witnesses having failed to
appear against him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-20

Albart Reddiug has lecI appaint d
tender OF the Sassafras River brld q,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-20

A knitting mill has been added to
SalIsbury's industries.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-20

In the Cecil Circuit Court Thus
day, the Jury in the case of James I.
Mcdonnell vs.. the T., W. & b. rail
road, a suit to recover damages, rem
dered verdict in favor of the de
fandant
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-22
Honaaa and IcISIrY.

Ct. NJ Hutchinson was in Ashley Mon.
day.
T. r. Timby was home from Lansing
Tuesday.
See Pettyjohn's bulletin board in front
of store for prices.
Miss Kate Carpenter is spending few
days in Kalamazoo.
Frank L. Adams of Detroit is visiting
his uncle, d. Adams
Edward Lane of Detroit is visiting
his cousin, Mrs. E. a. Bagley.
Andrew Snyder of Hastings is visit.
ing friends in town this week.
Now give your lamps chance to make
you comfortable. Buy our Perfection
oil. llO5.tf l.. n. BAKER.
DIR. Geo. f. Butler was in Battle
Greek Wednesday and Thursday of this
week.
Anyone wishing dress suit and Tuxe.
do coat can secure bargain at Kehn &
Co.'s
r. NJ Smith returned from Big Rapids
the latter part of last week with as fine
catch of trout as we have seen this
year.
A good hot game of ball may be ex-
pected between The Almas and the st.
Johns team on the college campus next
Tuesday.
VIM. belong, who has been employed
as night operator on the Ann Arbor at
Glare, is home for week visit with
his parents.
The Michigan Farmer and the Sagi.
nav Twice.a-week Courier. Herald both
papers until Jan. l., 1901, for only 80
CENTS. Address Courier Herald, Sagi-
nav, Mich.
Alfred Hoffman, is the foremost must
cal artist of Detroit and cello player Of
national reputation Hear him next
Tuesday evening at the concert of the
Music school
DR. A. +. Bruske delivered the bac-
calaureate sermon before the graduating
class of the Saginaw, w. s., high school
last Sunday. The Saginaw Courier
Herald spoke very highly of the sermon
and quoted over half column of it.
Plans have almost been completed by
the architect of the Indian department
for the Indian school at Mt. Pleasant,
Mich. The new school is TO take the
place of one burned last year. IL will
cost $4,000. The building will have ac
commodations for $50 pupils. The
money for this building will be available
imme diately after the beginning of the
fiscal year, July /. Work will be com
menced at once, so that the building will
he erected by fall.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-22

Lucky, indeed, are all
June brides, and doubly
lucky are they if they