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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21
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The launch of the steamship brandon,
at the yards Of the Harlan d. Holdings.
worth 90. ON Saturday afternoon was a
SUCCESS. Miss Louise Earnest, daughter
OF Superintendent Q. A. Earnest OF the
Old Dominion Steamship Co., Tor
which the boat 10 being built, performed
the christening ceremony. The new
steamship, which will be delivered to
her owners next spring, will Fly be.
tween Norfolk and Richmond, and will
carry passengers and freight. The
Brandon is the ninth boat launched by
tho Harlan a Hollingsworth Go. this
year The company has just closed a
CONTRACT for the third ferryboat for the
Central Railroad Of New Jersey, to be
duplicate OF the Lakewood, which
was re emily built and gave the utmost
satisfaction, This makes three b0sts
contracted for during the past month,
an indication that busy winter is in
store for the Harlan & lIollingsworth
10
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21
NOT MONEY MAKING.
Rev. Mr.. Wells Urges High School Pupils
10 Strive for Culture.

Rev. Mr.. Wells Urges High School Pupils
10 Strive for Culture.
The pupils at the Wilmington High
School were much edited by the ad-
dress of the Rev. Hubert W. Wells at
the opening exercises Monday morning.
Mr.. Wells was presented as friend OF
the school by Principal a. II. Der in.
The clergy man told the children to con-
slider the purpose Of their being in
school and urged them to lay aside all
thought of money making for the time.
He dwelt upon the importance of their
getting culture aud broadening their
minds, So as to become manly men and
womanly women.
MIR. Wells was cordially applauded at
the close Of his brief but eloquent ad :
dress. A selection was sung by the
seniors, and William Brennan, Roy
Eaton and James s. Grant gave quo
tations from Hamilton Wright Mabie's
''The Art Of Art-Liying.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21

srecial Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal.
Newark, Nov. ID. "A referee case was
heard In the office of Magistrate Medill
Saturday. JOSEPH Harizlec sued James
Ratledse for s92, for building u patent
fence. Ratledge said the agreement was
that the plaintiff was to accept ray in
timber to be taken from the woods of
the defendant. L. ]. Handy was counsel
for Ha tzler The referees gave verdict
for the defendant
{. Ed~ard Mctike q few days ago dis.
covered fire in the store OF the Globe
Tea and Supply 20. A box filed with
sawdust was ablsze. No one was in
the building at the time. but MIR.
MoPike, who occupies the adjoining
property, quickly obtained the keys
and extiuguished the flames.
The funeral of Miss Rebecoa Wilson,
which took place yesterday, was largely
attended.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21
THE HAy-PAUNCEFOTE TREATY.

London. Eng, Nov. 10. The Globe
this afternoon discusses the Hay
pauncefote treaty 10 it's usual ultra
lingo one.
1t says: UNLESS Lord Pauncefote
aud Secretary Hay have strictly OBJ
served the principle OF guild pro quo,
the treaty is far more likely to impair
than to strengthen friend mess. II
British rights on the isthmus have
been abandoned without tangible
equivalent, it will not he long before
Great Britain is invited to surrender
the West Indies and even Canada
as peace offerings to American chau-
vinism.'' N.f
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21
DEATH OF 7. HENRY MARTIN.

Philadelphia, Pa, Nov. 19.--Henry
publisher and editor of the
Daily News, died today at the University
Hospital of hydrostatic pneumonia, fol-
lowing surgical operation.
Mr.. Martin VASES years of age. He
was president OF the Fellowship Club,
a member of the Clover CLUB and presi
dent and secretary Of the Penn and
Pencil Club for several years. He also
served one year as vice. resident Of the
International League OF Press Clubs
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21
SUICIDE OF A MERCHANT.

Shamokin, Pa., Nov. 10. Charles D.
Felix, prominent merchant, com
mitted suicide eatly today with shot
gun. He had seated himself in chair,
and, placing the shotgun between his
feet. connected string with the trig
ger. and fired the weapon in this man.
nor. The entire top of his head WAS
blown of.
1t is thought that the unfortunate
mans mind had become unbalanced
owing TO imaginary financial difficult
ties,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21
TO HANG FOR HIGHWAY ROBBERY.

Birmingham, Ala, Nov. 19.-Will
Dorsey, a negro. hos been sentenced to
hang for highway robbery.
This is, SO far as reliable records
go, the first case involving the death
sentence for this offence.
Dorsey was convicted Of assaulting
and robbing the family Of David Nc.
Nsmsra, white man living near here.
In his charge the judge said that
strict measures were necessary to teach
the people the value Of human life.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21

The wedding of Albsrt A. Dawson
and Miss Rose Nd. Brown will take
place at Seaford November 9th.
While working in the steam sawmill
of Joseph S. Wilson. near Georgetown,
Monday, Joseph Murray, an employe,
fell on helt and his body was torn aud
mangled into a shapeless mass by the
machinery, causing instant death.
Register Causey of SUSSEX county has
granted letters OF administration on the
estate of John II. Long to Martha E.
Long, on the estate of Sina Warren to
Francis A. Warren, on the estate oil
Charles Hayman 10 Susan E. Hayman
and on the estate of Manloys Scott to
Charles M. Scott.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21

There is a hotel, the most popular In
Sweden, where all the ewells go, 3
hydropathic establishment, kept by a
dispciale Of the Rneipp system, and
bathing houses for both men and
women. The latter are by no means
disrepntable. and are patronized by the
very best people in Sweden, although
the sign over the door reads: Dam.
hadhuB. For those unfamiliar with
the Swedish language. ought to ex-
PLAIN that this means bathing estab-
llehnent for ladies. Chicago Record
Herald.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21
FOUR SERVANTS BURNED TO DEATH.

Darmstadt, Germany, Nov. 10. The
great building erected by the Darn.
stadt gymnastic societies. which was
opened with great ceremony October
9Th by Grand Duke Ernest Ludwig,
was destroyed by fire this morning.
Four servants employed about the
building were burned to death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21

Columbus, o., Nov. 10. Mrs. Lizzie
Ruthveu escaped from the female de-.
partment Of the Ohio Penitentiary dur
Ing the night. She went over the wall,
lance from the outside. This is the
department. Mrs. Ruthven was serv-
ing a six years sentence for receiving
stolen goods. She was the vile of Ed
ward Ruthven, who was executed here
Inst summer for the murder Of Cleye-
land policeman named Shipp.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21
THE CHILDREN.


We need loves tender lessons taught
As only weakness can;
God hath His small interpreters;
The child must teach the man.
We wander wide through evil years,
Our eyes of faith grow dim;
But he Is freshest from His hands
And nearest unto Himl
And haply. pleading long with Him
For sin-sick hearts and cold,
The angels of our childhood still
The Fathers face behold.
OF such the kingdom Teach thou us,
. Master most divine,
To feel the deep Significance
OF these Wise words of Thinel
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21
planets to be Ia Conjunction.

The apparent proximity of three
planets Observable soon after sunset in
the western sky is circumstances just
now OF increasing interest to astrono-
mers and particularly so since, sarly
on the morning of Thanksgiving Day,
Jupiter aud Saturn, lwo Of these planets,
wi be in conjunction. The third OF
the trio IS Venus, which may he recog
ni4ed from the fact that it is brightest
OF the group. Second IN point oil
brightness is jupiter, aud least in
brigh tness Saturn.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21

II has been learned that the Sun Oil
Co.. With which some owners OF Iand
at Grnbb's Landing have opened ne.
gotiRtions, has not decided whether 1t
Will locate in Marcus Hook, as at first
intended, or go elsewhere. Some Of
the Marcus Hook people want the
pant there and some object to the
closing OF some of the borough streets.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21
nnllway nenl on ror the rre.ent.

1t is understood that there will be
no change in the ownership Of the viii
mirgton q New Castle and New Castle
q Delaware City railways for the
present. According to report, neeotia-
tiona have been pending Tor the pur-
chase of the roads, but the deal is off.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21
Railruaa Zines.
l. TRAINS LEAVE BROAD STREET STATION.
SHINING Car. daily. sWeekdays.
~ IA n

pENNS BN ANA hAlIhOAD,
l. TRAINS LEAVE BROAD STREET STATION.
SHINING Car. daily. sWeekdays
FOR THE WEST.
Louisville and kt Louis fpining car,J N
On n M daily for pittsburR and Chicago
lSo so ~, ud io pitisbnr, I,mitea ~ two
buffet Iarlor cars.
12. 20 n, m. daily "Ijmited. pjttsburg. Chicago.
c,ieyaand Tnisio cincinn,ni Iouisyiile and
81 iouis iIniny rarI $3.50 VIZ n :
1a'sh n. m. dailv' pittsburr ana cleveland.
lao n. m daily. pittsbuTn. Toledo Chicago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21
lSteambaat Eines.

WILMINGTON AND PENIS GROVE
w Steamer "Ulrica.n Change in effect octo-
Der LIST. Leave King street wharf daily, 7.B0 a. IN.
and 500 p m. Sundays 10 n. IN. and 2.30 p. m.
Leave Penn's Grove, daily. 10 am. aud . y. m.
Sundays, ii a. nj. and 5 p. nj.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21
killed while Cracking 4 safe.

Seattle, Wash, Nov. 1T. d. Rush,
burglar, was shot and killed early
this murning, willis attempting to open
the safe in the Northern Pacific ticket
ONCE.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21

The average wage OF male teachers in
graoed schools in Michigan last year
was SO. S6 per month, and in ungraded
schools 529.03. Women teachers in
graded schools are paid on an averoge
s43. 80 per month, and in migrated
schools 524.7S.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21
THOUSANDS WERE DISGUSTED.
The Jeffries-Ruhlin Prlzefight
Highly Unsatisfactory
LATTER THREW UP THE SPONGE
He Was Called a GUTTER and a
Fakir.

Rnhiiu's Sole Explanation of the Outcome
ofthe Fight is That He Receiveda Chance
Blow. Which Disabled Him, and That
Jenries Persisted:i In Fighting Him Low
The Spectators Wild with Anger and
Disappointment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21
Donation for q Public Library.

New York, Nov. 10. Peter Reid.
wealthy millman, has given $50 0OO for
the erection of a public library at
Passaic, N. j. The municipality has
formally accepted the gift.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21
CATARRH

Membrane. Restores the Senses Of Taste and Smell.
Large size, 30 cents; Trial Size 10 cents at Drug
glsts or nv mail. l'-
ELY BROTHERS. Sc Warren Street. New York.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21
THE
CLEANSING
AND HEALING
CURE FOR
CATARRH
Ely's Cream Balm

Easy and pleasant Il
use. Contains no in
furious drug. .-4....
Itisqulckly absorbed.
Gives Relief at once.
II Opens and Cleanse
the nasal passages.
Allays inflammation,
Heals and DrOtecty tho
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-12-05
All Mu..uImann Secure Converts.

Europ, ans habitually forget that ev-
cry Mussulman is more or less Of
missionary-that is. he intensely de-
Sires to secure converts from nonMus-
sulman peoples. Such converts not
only increase his own chance Of heay
en-. but they swell his own faction, his
own army. his own means Of conquer.
ing. governing and taxing the remain
der Of mankind.
All the emotions which impel Chris
tian to proselyte are in a Mussulman
strengthened by all the motives which
impel political leader and all the mo
tives which sway n recruiting sergeant
until proselytism has become pas
sion, which wherever success seems
practicable. and especially success on
large scale. develops In the quietest
Mussulman a fury Of ardor which In
duces him 10 break down every obsta-
Gle, his own strongest prejud.ces In
cluded, rather than stand for an In
stant in q neophyte's way. He vel
comes him rs son. and, whatever bis
own lineage and whether the convert
be negro or Chinaman or Indian or
even European, he will without hesi.
tatiou or scruple give his own child In
marriage and admit him fully. frankly
and finally into the most exclusive So
ciety in the world.-TownseDd's "Brown
Man"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-12-05
Met His Match.

That well known historical person
age, Augustus the Strong, elector OF
Saxony, has furnished the subject for
many n tale Of his wonderful muscular
power. We need refer only to one
characteristic story in which, however,
he met his match. On the occasion In
question he entered q blacksmith's
shop. To show his suit how strong he
was. picking up several horseshoes, he
broke one after the other, asking the
blacksmith whether he had no better.
When II came to paying the bill. the
Elector Augustus threw q six dollar
piece on the anvil. 1t was q very
thick coin. The blacksmith took II up.
broke it In half. saying. Pardon me.
but have given you good horseshoe.
and | expect a good coin in return"
Another six dollar piece was given
him. but be broke that and five or SIX
others. when the Inundated elector put
an end TO the performance by handing
the blacksmith a louisd'or, pacifying
him by saying. The dollars were prob
ably made of bad metal, but this gold
D.ece I hope. Is good"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-12-05

British empire expressions Of grief and
sympathy no less sincere The death
Of the Empress DoWagor Frederick of
Germany also arou ed the genuine SYM
pathy Of the American p, oplr, and tbs
sympathy was cordially reciprocated
by Germany when the president was
Rssassinated. Indeed, from every quar-
ter Of the civilized world we received
at the time of the presidents death as
surances Of such grief and regard as TO
touch the hearts of our people. In the
midst Of our affliction we reverently
thank the Almighty that we are at
peace with the nations Of mankind,
and we firmly intend that our policy
shall be such as 10 continue unbroken
these international relations Of mutual
respect and good will.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-12-05
Baby Eczema.

Mr. F. S. Rose of 1873 Sixteenth street.
Buffalo. n Y. writes:
Our baby boy suffered for some time
with that wretched eczema. and we were un-
able to find anything TO cure or even relieve
his pain. A few applications Of Dr. A. w.
Chase's Ointment stopped the itching and
healed the sores and a bright, natural skin
now takes their place"
DR.. Chase's Ointment does not cause pain
when applied, but soothes the sore or in.
eamed surface, 50 cents at all dealers, or Dr.
A. w. Chase Mediciae Co., buffalo. N. Y.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-12-05
Eggs OF Crabs and LobEtera.

Crabs and Holsters are hatched fIom
eggs. resembling upon birth nothing so
much as the animalcula shown by the
microscope In a drop of ditch water.
They are as unlike the shelltish they
are TO become In mature life as grub
is unlike a butterfly. In the case OF
the crab the egg clusters are attached
beneath the animal after extrusion.
while with the lobster they become
fastened to the tall. which. by Its fam
ming motion. increases the stream OF
Oxygenated air through and among the
ova
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-12-05
1he Nlrrii SYSfpm.

The president mdOISCS the merit Sys-
tenn of making appointments and says:
recommend the passage of a law
which will extend the classified serv-
ice to the District Of Columbia or Will
ut least enable the president thus to eX-
tend it. In my Judgment all laws pro-
vidin" for the temporary employment
of clerks should hereafter contain "A
provision that they bp selected under
TIE civil service law.
II is important 10 have this system
obtain at LONE. but il is even more i'm
portanr to have il applied rigidly in our
inSular possessions. Tie importance
of improving the consular service by
the passage OF LrW laws is emphasized
The president then turns to the In
dian question He says:
We should now break up the tribal
funds. doing for them what allot-
mpnt does for the tribal lands - that
is. they should be divided into individ-
ual holdings There will he transi-
tion period during which the funds
will In many cases have to be held in
trust. This Is the case also with the
lands. A stop should be put upon the
indiscriminate permission to Indians to
lease their allotments. The effort
should be steadily to make the Indian
work like any other man on his own
ground. The marriage laws of the In
dams should be made the same as those
of the whites. In the schools the edu'
cation should be elementary and large
ly industrial.
Cordial support from congress and
people is asked for the ST. Louis expo
sition. The Charleston exposition Is
commended TO the good will OF the
people. The work OF the Pan-American
exposition is praised.
1t is recommended that the census
office as now constituted should be
made permanent government bureau.
The Postal Service.
A tribute is paid to the postal service,
and the extension Of free rural delivery
Is commended The poSIolIice depart.
ment should be sustained. the president
says. in it's efforts 10 remove the abuses
In connection with second class mail
mat1er
Much attention is paid 10 the Situa
tion in China, and The progress toward
the. establishment of peace there is re-
capitulalrd Stress IS Il q on the i'm
portaucp OF our cont ming lu advocate
moderation in the d,a n%$ with China
The president concludes h!S message as
follows:
Fhr death Of Queen Victoria caused
the people If the CmH,.I States dreI
and heartfelt sorrow I" which the Z "
ernmrut gave fu.l rHp.r>>luu Wien
President NJ X II q cd. our nation in
turn received TO. '.'' .'U.'r or of the
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-12-05
One Kind of Continuation

What Is conjunction" asked the
teacher.
That which joins together" was the
prompt reply.
Give an illustration" said the teach
er.
The up to date miss hesitated and
blushed
The marriage service" she said at
last.-Chicago Post
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-12-05

heads and eczema.
and that is DR..
Chase 5 Ointment.
the great antlseptic
healer 1t prompt
ly stops the dis
tre>sing itc hing
which accompanies
these dlseases and
positively produces
a thorough and
complete cure
Scores and thous-
,nlr ~ ,,sy ap1
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-12-05
EreIty WRak.

The Boarder-l protest against drink
Ing any such water as this, 1t is posi-
lively warm,
The Lady OF the House-Gracious,
man! That's not water! That's your
coffeel
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-12-05
The Arm y.

1t Is not necessary 10 increase our
army beyond its present size at this
time. but it is necessary 10 keep ii at
the highest point Of efficiency. The in
dividuaI units who rs officers and en-
listed men compose this army are, we
have good reason 10 believe. at least as
efficient aS those Of any other army in
tie entire world 1t is our duty to see
that their training is of a KIND 10 in
sure the highest possible expression OF
power TO these units when acting in
combination
\ general staff should be created.
Promotions should hr made solely
with regard 10 the good of the service
Congress ought TO provide. the presi-
dent adds. FOR fed exercises He con
tinUcS'
Action should hr taken in reference
10 the miil ard 10 the raising of vol
ln'rrr forces our mili1 law is OBJ.
>OlCtc and Wol1 loss The organization
ana armau cnr cf the national guard of
the several states which are treated
Is militia IL Ihr appropriations by the
} congress should he made identical with
those provided for the regular forces.
| The obi CATIONS and duties Of the guard
| in time of war should he carefully de-
| EICd and Il system established 10y law
under Wh:ch the met. Ud OF procedure
| of raising volunteer forces should be
| prescribed in advance
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-12-05
Itching Scalp.
SoaId Head and the Most Violent
Forms of Eczema and Salt Rheum
Promptly and Thoroughly Cured
by Or. Chase's Ointment.

Among small children. scad head and
similar itcnlng skin diseases are most preva-
lent and the worst feature is that these all
ments. which are apparently trivial at FIRST,
almost invariably develop INTO chronic eczema
IL neglected.
There is but one treatment that physicians
are nirnnllS recnrn rnnt.I ding for NCald
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-12-05
Learning the Game.

When that great plainsman J. B.
Hicliok, better known as Wild BILL"
came east on what he called 'redhot
one Saturday night at hotel in Port
land, Me.
When he went to his room to seek
rest, he found that the adjoining room
was occupied by company Of fashion.
able and rich young sports Of Portland
who, it did not take him long to dis
cover. were playing an interesting
game Of poker for high stakes. In vain
did he try to sleep. He could not do
so, and after AL hour arose. dressed
himself and knocked on the door.
Instantly all was silent; but he In
Quired politely that as they would not
let him sleep would they let him come
in and watch the game?
They did so and were impressed WITH
the appearance of the man and asked
If he would join them.
81 will If you VIII post me; but. you
know. I'm a tenderfoot east" he re-
piled.
They were willing to post" him.
and. playing awkwardly, making blum
ders and asking questions. but SEEM
ingly greatly Interested. he continued
to play until daylight. when he put his
winnings. some S1.500. in his pocket.
IL thank you. gentlemen" he said.
land I'm rather glad you would not let
me Sleep. I'll be here until tomorrow,
so keep me awake some more"
But the players did not appear again.
Detroit Free f'rpss
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-12-05

our ncighbOrS.
The Navy.
The president dcyotoS considerable
space to the navy. the upbuildng Of
which. he says. should be steadily con
tinued The navy offers US. it Is declar-
ed. the only means Of insisting on the
Monroe doctrine. and a strong navy is
the best guarantee against war He
recommends that provision be made
not only for more ships, but for more
men. Four thousand additional sea
men and 1000 additional marines
should be provided, as well as an in
crease in officers After indOrsing the
naval militia forces the president says:
But in addition we should at once
provide for a national naval reserve,
organized and trained under the direc-
tion Of the navy department and sub
ject to the call Of the chief executive
whenever war becomes imminent 1t
should be a real auxiliary TO the naval
seagoing peace establishment and offer
material to be drawn on at once for
manning our ships in time of war.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-12-05

Mr. J. II Grant 7r6 Joseph Campan ave.
lue. Detroit. Mich writes
For three years | have been troubled by
an intense itching on my body. Sc. terrible
was ii at times that | could get no rest night
Or day. | tried all kinds of ointments and
blood purifiers but could get no relief. Mr..
II. A. NicoIai Of 379 Division street recon-
mended DR.. Chase's Ointment. A few
applications stopped the itching and l have
felt nothing since"