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FINDS HIS WIFE WAITING.
After Many Yeara' WANDERING, Pean-
sylvAnia Man Returns
Home

Oliver II. Newcomb, OF Wilkesbarre.
Pa, has played Enoch Arden and gone
the gentle Enoch one better, for he
found his wife waiting for him. loving
and hopeful, and he has poured into
her glad hands riches from the klon-
dixie. He was away for % years. He
tells his story with gruff simplicity.
Il went west % years ago" he said,
because | was tired of plodding along
for small wages. ! wanted TO get rich
| left my wife and little baby boy al,
home TO wait until made a fortune
| had hard luck for some years, and |
got so discouraged that al last did no,
write at all. Seemed as If couldn't
write unless | had good news 10 send.
After time my luck changed. and /
finally managed to make little money
My pile grew slowly. and when il
wasn't so small | thought OF writing
back home again. But thinks !. sup
pose my wife thinks me dead and has
married again? /! she has, AIM,
a-goin' to spoil her happiness by turn
ing up where amt wanted
Il tell you, stranger. | was kinder
scarf too. for fear it might be true
SO / just waited. Then the Klondike
boom came and ! went up there. Well.
| amt boasting none. but made my
pile. This fall gets kinder lonesome
for home. and made tracks back here.
| lay low for awhile, and made some
inquiries. and as soon as found my
wife still believed me alive went right
TO her. We-well. we amt going TO
lose sight OF one another again And
there's my boy. Makes a man feel
mighty proud to come back home after
% years and find big strapping man
to call him dad. 1t de-"
Mrs. Newcomb's story is that Of trust
and hope and patience. Il ALWAYS felt
that Oliver would come back" she said.
quietly. II felt that he was alive. and
just waited and watched for him"
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What She Had Seen.

II read to-day" said Mr.. Staggers,
''that it is almost impossible to see
a perfect full moon owing to an angle
of the ecliptic. Now, my dear, al
though you think you have seen many
full moon, you really have never
seen one"
"Well, I've seen full man many a
time" snapped Mrs. Staggers.-Judge.
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A siEn.

Il guess we may as well go ahead
and predict warm weatfSr," said one
employe of the weather bureau.
ination of the conditions?'
NO. 1t isn't necessary. l know
the temperament of our janitor. He
keeps steam up in our building all
the time now."-Was shington Star.
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A Waste of Time.

aren't you ashamed to be vast
ing your time in this manner?" said
the impressive citizen to whom Me-
andcring Mike had just applied for a
small loan.
"Yes, sir" was the answer. I'm
annoyed half sick about it. But
can't help maxim mistakes some
times. When l sighted you fer a
philanthropist an followed you fer
tree blocks, how was to know fer
sure whether / was wastin' me time
or not?"-Washington Star.
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We're Not EAcaeiou,

Mamma-Now, say your prayers.
Tommy-No; don't believe it does
any good
"What?-
mo; I'm jes' gittin' disgusted. I
bin prayin' all this time to make lit
tie brother Jack good boy, and he's
just as bad and selfish as ever
Philadelphia Record.
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A. conveyins a warning.

Employer am sorry to note, Will
liam, that you are about about to leave
us.
Startled Salesman-What! I don't
understand. about to leave you?
Employer-Yes; you are acting as II
you thought it would be impossible for
us ever to fill your place.-Chicago
Tribune,
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Noble Confederation

.,.....Nshy did the bride insist that the
H. Is present should be necklace
Of q |earls? Does she think there IS
luck odd numbers?'
-, guess not. You see, she had
beet engaged that number Of times to
oth1 F fellows, and, being one OF the
kin est-hearted girls in the world, she
- ted the necklace as sort Of me
EiaI To then, - -
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Expcnsive Paintings

Mrs. o Callahan-Oi don't see whoy
oil paintin's are SO very expensive.
Mrs. O'Hoolahan-Nor Oi, but they
are! Oh had to buy whole box av
soap before the groceryman would
give me that wan over the mantel!-
Rrooklyn Eagle
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She-Do you remember the first
quarrel you had with your wife?
He-Distinctly.
What was it about?"
"Oh, about kiss"
"Pshaw!"
"Yes."
'But doesn't she like kissing?"
''Oh, yes"
"Why, then, did she objectP
81 was kissing another woman
Yonkers Statesman.
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stiil Holding Hin Up.

Mrs. Crimsonbeak-You used to
hold up that man as an example of
everything good; what have you got
to say about taking him home in
that disgraceful condition last night?
Mr.. Crimsonbeak-Why, dear, I was
still holding him back.
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The variety of NiRht.

Under the sun there's naught
That's strange, It's true;
But-mark me-every month
The moon Is new.
-Detrrit Free Press.
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A Hint In KitehaueH.

The next time the British get pos
session of Colesburg, says the Chicago
Record. they would do well to put
fence around it.
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Not the Same,

Papa-See here, didn't l tell you
never to play with that Williams boy
again?
Tommy-Yes, sir.
Papa-Well, you disobeyed me to-
day.
Tommy-No, sir. wasn't playin'
with him; was jest fightin' him.
Philadelphia Press.
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A Wife Who Uit~s

William Leedy, Of Pound Gap, Va,
has sued his wife, Clarissa, for d.
vorce, charging that she bit one OF his
ears and finger off.
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If you want to sell or buy property call on US.
We are resident agents for the best insurance
companies. We write fire, life, accident am
plate glass insurance, and if in need of any.
thing in that line give us a call.
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Pairnna of the nIClcle.

Clerks and the clergy are the most
numerous pati ons OF the bicycle. Teach
ers are also great patrons of the wheel.
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CIR, witho.taL n LAWYER.
TrOa bic In n ...ss,

The city OF Downs, Kan, has more
than 1000 inhabitants, among whom
there is not a single lawyer.
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NeWland's Additions

to the city of Boulder These lots are very de-
sirabIe for residence and the price is right and
terms reasonable. Below we give a partial
list of properties we have for sale.
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London Crossing swsspePs.
There are nearly 2,70o crossing sweep
efs in London.
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Cholly-And now that you've fin
ished school, Miss Daisy, suppose you
can conjugate love in several Ian
guages.
Miss Daisy-No, but l can decline
''you" in English.-Harlem Life.
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DtLn,t Know.

'Tf I should steal a kiss from you,
Pray, pretty maid, what would you dot"
With eyelids dropped she murmured:
well,
Until you do, how can tell?'
The sun., 1901-03-25
Professor Chester's New Book.

The Macmillan Company announces
Frederick ID. Chester, bacteriologist of
the Delaware Agricultural Experiment
Station and director Of the State Bacter-
iological Laboratory has just completed
"A Manual of Determinative Bacteri-
ology." The work aims to arrange all
sufficiently described bacteria in such Il
way that they can be determined by the
laboratory worker. The system Of classi-
tication Of Migula has been adopted. The
genera are then divided into classes in
accordance with their most prominent
characters. Under each class is synop-
teal table, after the plant of the botani-
cal key, which enables the student to
trace out the species. Then follows
brief and concise descriptions of the
species. No known facts regarding the
latter have been omitted, but the system
of terminology adopted by the writer
makes it possible to make these descrip-
tions short and to the point, thus avoid
ing verbosity. The work is prefaced by
a number of chapters on morphology
cultural characters and methods, which
will enable a student to take up any cul
ture placed in his hands and to study il
and determine it systematically. Teach
ers of bactcriology have long felt the
want of work which will enable {
student to accurately describe the cul
tural character of an organism, and ther
to determine the species in question
Both of these demands have been met il
the present work.
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park---.At Piney Ridge"

At the Park, Philadelphia, this week
will be presented David Higgins melo-
drama of the South, .'At Piney Ridge
with the author in the leading role OF
Jack Rose, and George Waldron as
Cindy Lane. The scenes of the play are
laid i'll the mountains of Tennessee. The
hero owns large tract of land, which
instead of being worthless, turns out TO
contain valuable deposits Of coal and
iron. During his visits to his banker
the young mountaineer falls i'll love with
the daughter Of the tinancier. Their ell
gagement is just about to be announced
when a jealous rival falsely declares that
the hero is an octoroon. The ensuing
complications are many, and it is only
after long series of exciting adventures
that the end comes, with Il charming
love episode as the curtain falls. The
story is said to be at all times interesting
and its climaXes logical ones. In the
presenting company are Walter Horton,
Ernest Lamson, Lydia Knott, Il. Il.
Mitchell, Olive Nj. Davis, Gabrilla Nc
I<ean, Eliza Mason, @. n. Schaeffer and
Harry Davis. The atmosphere" Of the
picturesque region in which the play is
set is said to be faithfully given, while
there are many opportunities for pretty
and striking scenic effects, Of which, il
is promised, full advantage will bt
| taken.
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A RloTous. ANARCHIST.

A roystsrer and router, a rioter and shout
er, pudgy piece of mischief rarely
silent, rarely still;
4 caekler and Grower, creeper on the
floor, little mite whose won't is
often stronger than his will"
His face is often sunny, fantastic antics
funny. his height about cubit meas
ured up against the wall
When famed with sole-ful leather. the
changes In his weather range all the
way from rainy to hurricane and
squall.
His genius for invention leads sometimes
to contention, Ger mischiefs new de-
vised by him to compass others woe,
And though at times quite witty the shifty
youth Is fifty, his tendency TO trouble
often runs to overflow.
Creating homemade thunder, he searches
DER and under, absorbs his knowledge
ready-made as 1t may drift along,
Investigating, prying. now laughing and
now crying, and padding falls Ger
baby bawls by piping up song.
His penchant for inquirfng is steady and
untiring, a young interrogation point
with active brain and tongue,
Confounding wisest sages with reams and
puzzldng pages of queries barbed on
which their minds were often speared
or hung.
He knows just how to tickle his parents
for pickle. piece of pie or tooth
some cake his palate to enthuse,
And though his ways rum-antic can drive
O million frantic, he also has capacity
million to amuse.
A compound queer of frolic, giggle and
melon-colic. a wigglesome and wrig-
glesome, right cuddlesome young elf,
A pantomimic tonguester, transforma-
tion youngster like nothing else In
heaven or earth except his matchless
self.
A Mttle hard on breeches, on hooks-and-
| eyes or stitches. on shoes or other ar
| ticles not really ironclad,
| On orderly conditions, on human disposi-
| tions formula on legs composed oi
| mingled good and bad.
| But yet his joyous smiling, resistless be
| guiling, seems like an angels toucl
upon the winsome Mttle face,
| A genuine heart-winner this roguish dim
| pied sinner, packed fuli of nameles:
| charms combining grandeur ant
| grace.
| Back of queer form and feature dwell:
| quite another creature, with possibili
| ties wrapped up in character and soul
| Sometime a great man maybe shall b.
| our frisky baby, we should not hav
him civilized or changed, upon th
whole.
And so we love this trouble, this irrides
cent bubble with all the rainboy
tints displayed in what our elf ma
| do;
We prize him and we love him. no king en-
throne above him, and wouldn't SCI
him for the world and all its wealth
Would you?
I. EDGAR JONES.
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Shore Acres at Opera House.

The ninth season for ashore Acres"
is the best proof Of this plays popu-
larity. The piece has obtained a firm
hold up theatre-goers everywhere and
no limit can be placed on the number of
years it will continue to attract the
lovers Of refined stage art. In many
ways it would prove difficult to furnish
the reason for "Shore Acres" success. 1t
is simple, every day affair and the plot
is almost free from complications. There
is no william and no wronged woman and
nothing that may be termed silly or
ridiculous and yet this simple pastoral
comedy drama held the fashionable stage
Of Daly's Theatre for whole season and
throughout the whole country it has al
ways gained the approval and applause
of the very best and most intelligent
class of theatre patrons. You can best
Judge why this is so after you have seen
the play second or third time and then
you will marvel at those dainty little
touches of human nature that make their
appeal direct to the heart. Mr.. Hearne
has given to the English-speaking stage
| in "Shore Acres" an ideal American play
that deservedly ranks as the greatest
pastoral work yet produced. A salts
factory dramatic and scenic representa-
ton of this comedy-drama will be given
at the Opera House next Thursday
night.
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about wearing flowers-that you
should think a woman would-would
have to be pretty far gone before she
could consent to figure as flower
vase" He put out an unsteady hand
and touched the violets against her
throat.
"a little cripple in one of the wards
wanted to divide with me-" Her tone
was colorless, but Stockbridge made
an impulsive movement toward her.
Sand you granted the pitiful little
plea at the expense of your own com
fort. Does that sort of thing come
as natural to machine as to wom-
an?" His tone was caress.
The doctors brows met in line
of pain. The old wound was open
now and bleeding.
"You have not answered me-" he in
sisted, softly.
81 beg your pardon"
"Won't you try to think Of me 9th
erwise than as an ugly bruise?"
"Bruise!"
Stockbridge took quiet possession
of her hands. "You said that you
remembered me as an ugly bruise
Dear, it is what have felt like ever
since I carried my hungry heart out
of your hospital"
1t seemed long time after theil
eyes met before Stockbridge spoke
again. SIS there any necessity fol
me to continue feeling that way?"
The Doctors smile was no longer
stereotyped. II suppose not, since
you seem determined to transfer tina
sensation to my hands"
"Darling! I'm so nervous"
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Additional Locals.
BICYCLE FAIR A SUCCESS.
Venture Passed Expectations Big
Prize Won by Drum Corps.

The fair Of the Wilmington Bicycle
Club was closed on Saturday night after
a successful two weeks. The largest num-
ber Of persons that we're in attendance at
any one night we're present.
The Brunswick File and Drum Corps
won the prizs of 5000 worth Of merchan-
disc, with l7,115 votes. Next in order
was the Retail Grocers' and Provision
Clerks Association with 12,127 votes,
and Cyrus Temple, No. 3, Ladies of the
Golden Eagle, with 1928 votes, was
third.
The prize Of $25 worth Of merchandise
was won by William Kirk of No. 1901
Adams street, ticket A S48.
I'll. Barker OF No. 113 Shipley street,
with ticket No. 40 405, got the pretty
Christmas house. Other prizes were won
as follows: Large box of candy, Mrs.
Joseph Kern, ticket No. 63; orange and
black pillow, William Levy, TICKET No.
25; handsome DOYLE, DR.. K. F. Moore,
No. ia Market street.
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THEATRE GOSSIP.

Arrangements have been concluded by
Liebler Il Co., and Joseph Buckley, Man
ager for Otis Skinner, for the forthcom-
ing Spring tour Of Mr.. Skinner, Mrs.
Sarah Cowell LeMoyne and Miss Flea
nor Robson, in Robert Browning's frag-
mentary drama, "In Balcony" The
plan decided upon is to give not more
than two performances in any one city,
ordinarily but one. The opening date
will be at the fremont Theatre, Boston,
the first week in May. The cities to be
visited, so far as is now known, will in
clude Boston, Providence, Hartford, New
York City, Brooklyn, Philadelphia Balti-
more, Washington, d. c., Pittsburg,
Columbus, Ohio, indianapolis, Chicago
St. Louis, Detroit and Cleveland. Other
bookings will be announced later. "In
a Balcony" will be preceded by w. b.
Yeats symbolic fantasy, "The Land Of
Hearts Desire"
The sun., 1901-03-25
Keith'a--.XaudeYilIe,

At Keith's popular home of the con-
tinuous, in Philadelphia, this week will
ue given IL bill Of vaudeville declared to
be fully equal to any OF the fine pro-
grams offered at that house during the
o92 consecutive weeks it has been open to
the public Rose Coghlan, who is well
remembered for her work in the "legiti-
mate" as well as for her success more
recently in vaudeville, will be the stel-
lar performer. Her offering will be a
one-act play by Frank Ferguson, entitleu
'.fhe Ace of Trumps," in the presenta-
ton of which she will have the assistance
of Louis Massen. Miss Coghlan was last
seen at Keith's in her playette, Between
Matinee and Night" this being the first
presentation Of 'The Ace Of Trumps" at
this house. In this production Miss
Coghlan impersonates the character OF
an adventures who seeks to enter so
city despite the incubus of Il rather lurid
past" Its emotional aspects are said
to make the character particularly suited
to this ''star's" histrionic talents. An
other stellar novelty will be given by the
Finneys, who have not been seen here
for a number of seasons. They will bt
seen in novel exhibition Of striking
feats under water, a huge glass tank
occupying almost the entire stage, being
the scene of their Neptune-like exploits
Their skill as swimmers and their ell
durance in remaining beneath the sur
face for long periods are said to bt
alike remarkable. The "Art Studies,
the series Of beautiful living pictures
prepared by Artist Glendenning ant
shown for the first time last week, will
be continued. For this week there viii
be Il number of new effects, while tn,
best Of the original series will be re
tanned. These living pictures are o
such exquisite beauty us to rank then
in class by themselves.
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Lost wallet and Money.

s. .. Stokes of Coatesville, lost black
wallet containing ST. ,115 while ia Will
mington Saturday afternoon. He had
been here on business and was about to
board the 3 IL train at the r., W. & b.
depot when he missed the wallet. As
soon as he discovered his loss he notified
Chief OF Police Eugene Massey, and all
banks were notified to lock out for a
ST. 900 bill that was in the wallet. The
number OF the large bill is known and in
this way it is hoped that the finder will
be found. The balance Of the money was
in $40 and $5 bills. He instructed Chiei
of Police Mas ey to pay reward of $20(
to the finder.
The sun., 1901-03-25
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs. g. Cleland Jones and daughter, of
Hagerstown, Md, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. George w. Baker.
Miss Ida Smith, who has been visiting
friends in Marcus Hook, has return ed
home.
Among the people remov ng to this
city is Harry Martin of Birmingham
township, Pa.
Williar M Candy, president of the
Board OF Park Com nissioners, is prepar.
ing for an extended trip during the sum
mer or fall.
James H. Wright, of the Wright &
Davidson Company, who has been ill a,
his home with the grip, is improving.
DR.. Charles s. M,Cowen will remove
to Eastport, Me-, to practice dentistry il
that city.
81 ohm M. Chandler, of Exmore, Va.
oi the firm of Stayton & Chandler, o
his city, who has been the guest of Mr..
otayton for several days, has returned
home.
Rev. Charles Wesley Smith and wife
Pf East New Market, Md. are being en-
ertained by Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Ander
lon, at thsir home, No. 229 Rodney
treet, during conference.
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-But, do you think that is right?"
he questioned.
"There is NO right or wrong for q
machine-only to keep in plumb"
"a woman is not machine"
"a business woman should be-"
Il don't think so.'
The doctor smiled carelessly. She
was thinking Of certain ugly bruise
and half wishing that he would stop
pressing upon the tenderest spot.
Since he had crushed her life and left
It bleeding he might have let time
do it's healing work and not come
back to probe among the half-closed
wounds.
"This idea of the machine is killing
all the tone and richness of woman
life," Stockbridge was saying, insist
emily.
The doctor put up a perfect hand
to readjust her glasses.
"There are all sorts of opinions
upon the subject" she admitted, and
looked at the table.
The well-remembered gesture made
his heart beat faster. Stockbridge
shifted his position and looked down
upon her averted face.
"Do you believe that the machine
idea develops all that is truest ant
| tenderest in womanhood?"
"Why, don't know" the doctor
spoke, easily, but the hand that re
adjusted the glasses blundered lit
tie.
"I should think you would know
You of all women" The nervousness:
that had struck his hand cold in thu
beginning of the interview climbed
into his thorat and shook his voice.
ST have thought of you so much,
he said, huskily.
The Doctors stare at the tabl
stiffened. She shook her head me
chanically at the card a servan
brought in. "I'm engaged"
Stockbridge turned to her abruptly
"Are your"
81 beg your pardon?"
"Are you engaged?"
ST? No! Yes--that is, my time be
longs to you at present"
"I understood, butt have no righ
to ask, although it means SO much t
me. You know what you said ono
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Address by DR.. Carroll,

DIR. }. X Carroll secretary Of the q N.
eral Conference of the Missionary S.
ciety, made a fine impression at st.
Paul's Church Sunday morning The
Sunday school was one OF great interest,
$50 being present. Addresses were de
livered by DR.. r. II. Adams and DR.. I
T.. Terry, ex pastors, who were beloved,
successful and are now held in loving
,membrance. DR.. Mason preached IN
the evening.
The sun., 1901-03-25
Ready for Duty.

The new constables appointed by the
Levy Court have bonded. Constable
Lemuel Z. Marr succeeds Constable
Hughes at Magistrate sSasse's office; Con.
stable Lucius G. Jones will be attached
to Magistrate Daley's Office, while Maai.-
trate Pritchett will have Constable Nc
Laughlin.
The sun., 1901-03-25
Sussex Court to Be Postponed.

Georgetown, March 23,-Tne Apri !
term Of the Superior Court Of Sussex
county, which, owing to the prevalence
OF smallpox in that section, will not con-
vene until July, will consider 60 cases
for trial and 20 for argument. The court
will convene on Monday, April !, and be
Immediately adjourned until Monday,
July l.
The sun., 1901-03-25
Broke His Collar Bone.

While playing leap frog with num-
her of fellow workmen at noon Saturday I,
Howard S. Mitchell, of No. 6O3 New
Castle avenue, received severe fall and
broke his collar bone. The fracture was
reduced by DIR. Buckmaster.
The sun., 1901-03-25
BilI stilIIJpsipned.

Dover, Del, March Ex-Governor
HUM has not yet signed the liqnoi
license bill, which is being urged BY
many prominent Wilmington men, as il
gives to that city annually about $2l 1000
OF the liquor license revenue.
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Fined for Corner LoungIng.

Thomas Fox and Jesse Way we're
charged by officer Cornish in the city
court Saturday evening with corner
lounging The testimony was that they
are part of gang who loiter about Third
and Lombard streets and are such a
uisance that ladies fear to pass. They
were fined ST. and costs.
The sun., 1901-03-25
Change in Lighthouse Signal.

Lientenant-Commander John Hub.
bard, U. $. N, lighthouse inspector fol
this district, has issued notice that Goo, e
Island Flat Gas Buoy, red, No. 26, show.
ing fixed white light, has been replaced
in Its station, on the Is foot curve OF
Goose Island Flat, Delaware river.
The sun., 1901-03-25
Salvation Army Services.

The Salvation Army held services yer
terday morning at the Jail, New Castle.
The afternoon meeting at the hall, No.
309 Shipey street, was led by the Jones
sisters, assisted by others from Pniladel-
phia. There was big Salvation meet.
ing last night led also by the Jones sis
terJ.
The sun., 1901-03-25
To Decorate Graves.

Colonel William III. Blake announces
that u. ), Grant Post, NJ. Is, OF the
Grand Army of the Republic, has under
taken to de corate the graves OF soldiers
and sailors of the Cathedral cemetery,
and all overs that may be delivered at
ths cemstery on the m ,rniDg of Decora-
tion Day will be thankfully received.