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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-12
A LETTER FROM CHINA.

Rev. $. Harrington LittelI, Who Is at WI
chang, Writes to a Young Friend Here.
The Rev. s. Harrington Littell, for
merly Of this city, who is now engaged
in missionary work in Wuchang,
China, has written an interesting letter
t. Francis IL. Williamson OF No. 1907
Market street. II is dated May 9th.
With the letter are three photographs,
one showing the 104 Boone School as
they sit at their desks in the large
school room. At the time of writing,
he is 10 charge Of the school.
Zone day each week." he writes, II
am on duty and take care OF them. My
they are making racket; they always
do when they study, rolling from side
to side on their seats, and studying at
the top of their lungs hear Chinese,
geography, arithmetic, grammar and
English spelling all mixed up 10 one
deafening roar, as they learn their
lessons for tomorrow. I should think
they would find their pig tails pretty
warm In this weather, shouldn't you I
Many of them have fans, which they
use while they study. Some have tea
pots on their desks and sip tea, as all
Chinese do, once in awhile. :"
Another picture shows the supplied
choir of the church. The music is the
same as that used here; the words are
Chinese.
The third picture shows that the
Chinese boys are fond of fun. Here
are two OF them dressed up like queer
actors, or gods or something queer.
Mr.. Littsll says the small boys Of the
school are sent to bed at s. 30 o'clock.
They get up at 6 and begin to study
before 6.3O. They aie not compelled to
study SO early, but they like it, and dc
it Of their own accord. Even the largest
boys are sent to bed at 8 O'Clock.
1t has been nearly two years since
Mr.. Littell babe goodbye to friends
here, '
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-12
FATALITIES IN THE PHILIPPINES.

One Battalion in the sixteenth Infantry
Loses Twenty-Five Men by Sickness.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal.
Echaguc, Province Of Isabella. Luzon,
Philippine Islands, May 10.-The ex-
tremely hot weather which now Ere
walls here is having a telling effect
upon the United States troops. One
battalion Of the Sixteenth Infantry
has lost 20 mon by sickness since it
came up into this country four months
ago, which is more men than 1t lost in
fights and by sickness together down
In tho southern end of the island.
The heat is terrible. There is pecu-
liariiy about it here, which is very
noticeable by people who come from
perspires at all, but IL one remains
exposed any length of time. the result
Is likely to be serious. None Of the
soldiers are permitted to go out OF
their tents or barracks between IL
o'clock in the morning and BIZ CLOCK
10 the afternoon. II they do they run
the risk of being court martialed.
Thunder storms occur nightly, how
ever, and the men can sleep comfort
ably under blankets.
The fighting 10 practically all over.
Where there are any encounters they
are chiefly with bands of ladronos who
come around places oil night where
there are no soldiers stationed. They
are being gradually wired out. As q
matter OF fact, the soldiers are becom.
ing rusty and the campaign here IL
quite monotonous, as there is very
little to do.
A battalion Of every regiment Of
regulars is scheduled to be sent homt
this fall. Just what battalion of the
Sixteenth will go has not yet beer
announce.
The mango season is now on ant
nice ones can be purchased at the rate
Of from eight to ton for nickel. The,
are fine and fattening. bananas sell
for Is cents bunch and cocoanuts a
the rate Of four for five cents. Al
Other kinds Of fruit found here sells al
chearly in proportion.
The men in the Sixteenth Regimen
would like to find place where the.
could get baked bread, as they ar,
tired of the biscuits which are nov
being provided.
An election was held here yesterda.
for president Of the town. There wa
no excitement, however, as the riches
man IN the place was chosen by no
clamaticn. From what your CORES
pondent can learn, the richest man il
the town is always elected and ha
what the boys at home would call I
lead rire cinch." ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-12
Brandywine Lodge omcers.

The meeting of Brandywiue Lodge,
Shield of Honor, was we'll attended Fri
day evening, when the installation took
place. After the meeting ice cream and
cigars were served and general go,,d
time was had. The following officers.
elect we're installed by the officers of
the grand lodge: Senior Master, Harvey
McKeever; Worthy Master. Jethro
Cole; Junior Master, ID. j. Stayton !:
Chaplain, Harry Oil; Conductor, rank
Watson; X. s. w. NJ, William Wood
mansy; s. s. W. NJ, Charles Purdy;
RS. j. M, John Roe; L. S. J. M,
William Porter: Inside Guard, George
Cole; Outside Guard, Alfred Vincent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-12
TROLLEY TO DELAWARE CITY
Cars Probably to be Running
Within Two Weeks.
WORK IS PROGRESSING RAPIDLY
Three-fourths of the Road is
Completed.


Work is progressing on the New
Castle a Delaware City railway. 1t is
expected that the new line will be in
operation within two weeks. The wires
|sre being strung and the poles are in
position. The road Is practically COM
bleted between New CASTLE and Olark's
Corner, three. fourths of the distance.
Superintendent King Of the New CASTLE
trolley line Is making preparations to
run cars to Cofield Beach at an early
date. This 10 an excellent bathing
resort. The beach is fine and the water
lbrackish.
The oars OF the New Castle line were
crowded Sunday by people from this
city going TO New Castle for breeze
off the river. The rush was not con.
fined to the afternoon, but kept up
until the late cars. The ride is de-
liQhtful,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-12
HUNTA ARENAS ALMOST DESTROYED.

San-Francisoo, CAL, July 9. Accord
ing to officers of the steamer Dolphin,
which reached this port last night from
New York, Hunta Arenas, at the
entrance to the Straits Of Magellan,
has been almost destroyed by the Pasa-
gopians. The natives made descent
upon the place, killed IA of the Cilnno
soldiers, and set fire to the buildings.
A delegation came out from the post,
and, after telling their woes to Capt.
O'BrIen of the Dolphin, asked for some
firearms and powder. The captaiE
presented them with three-inoh gun
and quantity of ammunition.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-12
PHILADELPHIA AFFAIRS.

Alonzo Ashenfelder, 81 years old,
committed suicide Sunday.
DR.. E. Henry Neall, who practiced
dentistry more than 30 years. is dead.
Walter Davis, ID years old, was
drowned Sunday while swimming in
Tacony Creek.
bernard Boyle, 55 years old, was
killed Sunday by falling from third
story window.
DR.. John Ashhurst, aged 81 years, a
distinguished surgeon and author Of
surgical WORKS, died Sunday.
Wesley Supplee, pi esident of the Corn
Exchange National Bank, died sud-
denly, Sunday, in his 9th year.
Four years old Edith Wunder sterred
on match Sunday, and her clothing
taking fire she was burned to death.
Joseph Zecca, Is ears DID,. the ninth
victim of the South Eighth street fire.
works explosion, died Sunday of
burns.
John Hopkins, 81 years old. died
Sunday OF injuries received in street
fight. Victor Spencer, 81 years old, his
alleged assaIlant, is in custody.
Flames, resulting from the electric
storm, destroyed the anglersmIth shop
at Cramps' shipyard Sunday, causing
SIS, 900 damage.
T. B. Rice's box factory, on Miiflin
street, near the Delaware River, was
destroyed by fire causing loss Of
$50, 900, which is covered by insurance.
Chai les Jennings, Thomas Bradley,
Robert Henry and Joseph Amun are in
custody, charged with causing the
death Of an unknown man, supposed to
be a sailor, at American and South
streets, by knocking him down.
David Hullen, aged 10 years, and
Isaac Bionfein, aged 81, were drowned
in the Schuylkill River at Flat Rock
Dam, Sunday. With two companions,
one young woman, they drifted on
the dam crest In rowboat. The others
were saved by the launch Jessie.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-12
HILL REASONABLY SATISFIED.

Albany, N. Y, July 9.--David B.
Hill, on his arrival here from Kansas
City, speaking Of the work Of the
Democratic National Convention, said:
II labored to have the convention
adopt more conservative platform on
the financial question, but, being on
the platform committee, my efforts we're
unsuccessful. am, however, reason
ably satisfied with the action of the
convention, and aoquiesce in the result.
The ticket is strong one, and, II the
enthusiasm with which IL is received
in ths West is any Indication of Its
popularity, it ought to be successful. /"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-12

While going over milk route with
her uncle, Heller Porter, Sunday morn
ing, the S-years-old daughter Of Frank
Porter, the butcher, was thrown from
the wagon and severely injured about
the legs. The horse became frightened
at Warner and South Harrison streets
and ran to Ouk and Harrison streets,
where the wagon was overturned and
the contents thrown out, entailing a
loss of 800.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-12
SIX PERSONS DROWNED.

Cleveland, o., July 9. None of the
bodies Of the six persons drowned by
the capsizing Of Capt. James Corri-
CAMS yacht, the Idler, Is miles off
this port, yesterday, have yet been re-
coversd.
On account of the high sea still run
ming, divers have been unable to do
anything toward recovering the bodies.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-12

Would cause great discomfort and loss, but
fortunately 1t is seldom known. A vast
amount Of misery is caused at this season,
however. by impoverished blood, poor APP
petite and general debility. These oondi-
lions may be remedied by enriching the
blood and toning the stomach with
Hoods Sarsaparilla. This medicine seems
to put new life into the whole physi-
cal system, simply because of its won
derful power to purify, enrich and vitalize
the blood. create an appetite and invigorate
the digestive functions. We advise you to
get bottle and try it IL you are not feeling
Just right. It will do you more good than a
six weeks vacation. It is the best medicine
money can buy 81
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-12

During the heavy storm on Tuesday
week, the lightning entered the resi-
dence OF William Luke, No. 1903 Gilpin
avenue, through the transformer and
burned the fixtures and set fire to q
closet in the second story. Mr.. and
Mrs. Luke were shocked slightly. The
damage will amount to $50. The fix-
lures were sent to Philadelphia for re-
pairs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-12

Ladies' in their attempts to battle old Time
are bound TO receive some wounds In the
encounter. These, however, they can con.
ceal, as far as the complexion is concerned
by a timely and regular resort 70 the use Of
'Glenn's Sulphur Soap" Without OBJ
structine the pores or in any way injuring
the health of the skin, IL removes from the
surface pimples, redness and the various
dishgurements caused by increasing age or
exposure to the sun Sold by all druggists.
Time touches the hair as well as the COM
plexion. But the ungallant old fellow can
be defied here too, with "Hilfs lnstan-
taneous Hair Dye" which renews the tint
of youth on the grizzled brow Of age. 1t is
the cheapest and safest dye In use.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-12

Taljeyville was visited by storm OF
oyolonic tendency on Saturday after
noon. 1t covered space about half a
mile wide and blew down trees, tore
limos from trees and dispersed wheat
shocks. 1t lasted only few minutes.
1t was especially fierce on John Talley {
plaue, whore several trees were thrown
down. II"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-12
The Oldest Indian.

The Oldest Indian in Wilmington, IL
is believed, stands day and night in
the window of Christy 3 big cigar store,
Sixth and Market streets, gazing mutely
on the rassersby. 1t is said to be 90
yaars old. -.--
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-12

Samuel King of No. 1904 Lombard
street, employed in. the shops Of the J.
Merton Poole Co., had his left leg frac-
tured Saturday by being caught
between two pieces of machinery. He
was taken to his home in the Phoenix
ambulance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-12

Henry SPAIN of No. 6l2 East Third
street, had his right hand badly burned
Sunday by touching a live wire. He
was taken to the Delaware Hospital,
where he lies in critical condition.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-12

George Lyger, living on Lammot
street near Vandever avenue, was over
come by the heat On Saturday. He was
better Monday. He is an empioye of the
Delaware Cotton Co.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-12

Pleasant. wholesome. speedy. Three ad-
jeotives that apply to Hales Honey of Hore-
hound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in ono
minute. 20
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-12

James Lyons. Wilmington soldier,
who is now in the Philippines, has
sent a Philippine guitar to Frank
Glasco Of No. 1922 Walnut street.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-10-26
obituary..

Died, at his home near Colony, Kansas,
Wednesday night, Oct II, 1900, Ben
Gibbs; aged 30 years. Funeral services
were conducted at the home, Friday
morning, at 10 o'clock, Rev. Martin
officiating Mr.. Gibbs has been sick for
some time with softening Of the brain.
lie haslived near Colony for about three
Years, moving here from College Springs,
Page county, Iowa, where he had lived
since 1856 Mr. Gibbs was among our
best citizens, q man esteemed by all who
knew him, while his short stay with us
has so united ties of friendship that are
now nard to be broken, but, notwith-
standing, the Death Angel has called
orr beloved brother to his reward, and
left MANY friends and loved ones who
mourn his departure that have the SYM
patty of the entire community. He leaves
a vie, son and one daughter who viii
lie re remembered by their many friends in
heir sore atfliction.-Colony Free Press.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-10-26
Be Sure OF Your Choice.

No matter which way the election goes, the
LESH CLOTHING COMPANY can show the larg=
est and most complete stock of Mems and Boys
Clothing and Furnishings in Anderson County,
Our tables fairly groan under the immense
pressure OF our mammoth stock OF CLOTHING
and our shelves are loaded to the ceiling with
Hats, Caps and Furnishings.
Never have we tried harder to keep on improv=
ing trade, nor have we been able to show such
harvest of values in
LINENS SUITS AND OVERCOATS...
at $40 $l2 and SIS.
We handle the highest-grade ready-to-wear
Clothing manufactured. We are showing the
only all new and modern stock of Clothing in
Garrett. Be sure and look over our large stock
before making any purchases. We can save you
money. We have shown others and canshow YOU
l1ESH 90.
Successors WagstaH Clothing Co. Kirk Bock--South Side
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-10-26
RAJAH-OLAH, THE SLAVE
GIRL OF SULU.
BY A. E. Hatch, A. NJ.

BY A. T.. Hatch, A. NJ.
Kind friends of the flag and the union,
Pray listen a moment to me,
While sing of the fair Rajah-Olah,
And the land that was once called free.
Raiah- Olal, lives over the water,
Farover Pacifc's blue wave,
In the land of the Sultan of Sulu,
Rajah. Olah, the beautiful slave.
She dwells where the folds of cold Glory"
Are tanned by the soft tropic cline,
But she toiled meath the lash of the
master,
In the year eighteen ninety and nine;
But she toiled meath the lash OF the
master,
In the year eighteen ninety and nine.
Rajah Olah was sold in her childhood;
Early learned she the hardship OF toll,
OF labor without compensation,
Of slavery's incessent turmoil.
She was standing one day meath palm
tree,
When suddenly came into view,
Ger the home OF the Sultan of Sulu,
A banner the red, white and blue
Il have heard, " cried the fair Rajah-O lah,
THAT this flag comes far over the sea,
And that all who abide meath its shelter
Forever 20 happy and free;
And that all who abide meath its shelter,
Forever go happy and free
81 will go to his highness, the Sultan;
will ask if these words be not true;
If have not my life and my freedom
Secured by the red, white and blue. v
She went, but the Sultan made answer,
"If you've money your freedom to buy,
You may purchase yourseltin the market,
But if not, you're a slave till you die,
For our President, William Mckinley
Thro' his envoy, the brave General
/ Bates,
Hath made with myself an agreement
Which closes up liberty's gates:
Hath made with myself an agreement
Which closes up libcrty's gates.
Rajah-Olal the slave girl of Sulu,
Went forth as one slrouded III gloom.
Tho the sunbcams,wcre playing around
her,
Her life was as dark as the tomb:
As the "Bottomless Pit" was her sorrow
Her night knows no dawning of day,
No hope of joyful tomorrow,
! A slave girl lore, er, TOR aye.
Meath the palm tree once more she is
standing;
/ She the folds of "Old Glory" can see
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-10-26

Tho the stars and the stripes are above
her,
Rajah-Olal can never he free,
Tho the stars and the stripes are above
her,
Raiah-Olah can never be free.
Raah-Ola the slave girl of Sulu,
Had not long meath the palm tree to
stay;
She was sold to al Infamous harem.
To the lust of the Dato prey;
She was bought with American dollars,
Which the Dato receives as his fee
For ruling the peop'e Of Sulu,
In the Orient over the sea:
Sold in the name OF Religion,
A slave wife reluctant to be:
Sold meath the spangleJ banner,
In the land that was once called the
Sold meath the tarspangled banner,
In the land that was once called the
Tree.
Rajah-Olah's sad story is ended.
Rajah-Olah' sad journey is run;
Meath the stars and the stripes she's n
captive,
And the work of her ruin is done.
Kind friends OF the flag aud the union,
Let not party your spirits beguile,
But think OF the sad Rajali-Olah,
The slave girl of Sulu's fair isle
When you go to the polls i'll November,
Whatever your party may be,
The slave of Sulu remember,
And the land that was once called the
free;
The slavs girl of Sulu remember,
And the land that was once called the
free.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-10-26

Nos 2Ol and 200 carry free reclining
..hair ears No. 2Ol makes c'osc connec-
ton at Chanutc carrying, free reclining
chairs Tor Pitsburg, and at Chcrrvvale
f." Coiieyville.
No. 202 makes connection at Ottawa
with the fast mail for Emporia, Newton,
Hutchinson and all points west. and at
the union depot, kansaes City, for all
points north, east and west.
No 2O3 runs tn rough to Panhandle,
Texas, and makes connections at Win
field for Newkirk, Guthrie, Oklahoma
City and all points in Oklahoma and
Texas.
No 2O4 makes connection at Kansas
City union depot for all points.
{. S. COLEMAN, Agt.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-02-06
MR.. SIBLEY'S POSITION,

-Four years ago, there was no more
popular Populist than Mr.. Joseph c..
Sibley of Pennsylvania His name was
freely used as a possible candidate for
vice president. Mr. Bryan was his
guest mt his home; and when the cleo
ton was over, and Mr.. Mckinley was
chosen President, there were thou
sands of Populists and Democrats who
thought that in 1900 Mr.. Sibley should
be nominated for vice president.
Mr.. Sibley was reelected to the pres
ent Congress. Since the beginning of
the present session, he has made sew
eral speeches which show that he rec
ognizes the futility of further agita-
tion at present of the question of free
silver coinage, and he is now de
nounced by the Democratic and Popu-
list press as Il traitor to the cause. Mr..
Sibley's position was stated clearly by
himself last week in the House, in an
swer to n speech by the Hon. Champ
Clark of Missouri. Here it is:
Mr.. Chairman: / am obliged to nv
complimentary friend from Missouri.
OF course, being publicly notified that
| am out of the vice presidential race
would have been somewhat humiliat-
ing had l not in my remarks voluntari-
ly withdrawn in favor of my friend
from New York. Uaughter) But
when my good friend speaks so kindly
of my attitude in the past and reprov-
ingly of my position in the present, per-
nit me to tell him l claim equal homes
ty for both positions.
Il believed then that bimetallism
was sacred, that it rose above the dig
nifty of n mere party action; but events
over which no political party has con
troll have so changed conditions that
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-02-06
Demncrntic uNpocrisY-

American citizens who have lived to
the years of discretion can recall many
promises of Democratic political re-
form. The oldest inhabitant has no
knowledge of an instance in which the
pledge was redeemed. There a:e ele-
ments of evil in the Democratic party
that invariably get to the top when it
is in control. II is historically so every
where. in the nation, in the states ana in
municipalities. Where it is strongest.
as in New York city. it takes the form
Of the Tammany machine. When in
trusted with all departments Of the
general government the Democratic
party stoned the only President it
elected in forty years and took UP the
creed of Populism and dcbased money
Deficits and business paralysis marked
its trail. To vicious intentions it adds
glaring incompetency. 1t will not and
it cannot do what is right and best Its
past record in st. Louis has these dis
tinguishing marks TO the full limit
This city knows from experience that
,thlbtldlt Iults up lllllltI III WIFI
shape, means low machine methods
and corrupt rings in every department
When this party of ancient and fish
like reputation comes forward to prate
of reform its object is clearly indicated
In the first place, it never does talk re-
form except in localities where, as in
st. Louis, IT is on the losing side. In
such cases its pledges are lavish 1t
throws out its tentaclos for any sort of
combination that can help it to votes
Third parties are its delight 1t prom
ises political faddists the earth. Ego
lists who pretend that they are non
to the worst party. can always find as
surances of Democratic sympathy be-
fore an election. So can any other va
riety of superfine crank. The Demo-
cratic party polls its own vote always
and scatters the opposition to the great
est possible extent. Its mission is Who'll
ly accomplished when it gets the Off
GERS. Then it settles down to its ira
ditional business of practical politics,
which, in its case, is mixture of bood-
ling and muddling. As soon expect that
a cat will not return to the back door
step as that the Democratic party. as
long as 1t retains its identity, will be
in any degree different from what it
has been always.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat.