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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-28

An oil stove explosion at the resi-
denoe OF JOSIAH b. Powell, No. 624
West Fifth street, about 8 o'clock Mon
day morning, would, in all probability,
have resulted very disastrously had it
not been for Humphrey Lynch of the
northw corner Of Fifth and Madison
streets, who braved the smoke and held
the flames IN check with Babcock fire
extinguisher, which he keeps at his
place, until the arrival of the district
fire companies, which were summoned
by an alarm from box No. "a, at Fourth
and Madison streets, turned in by
james IA. Griffin. Had the charge in
Mr.. Lynch's extinguisher been little
heavier, he could have extinguished the
blaze before the arrival of the firemen.
As il was, he got 1t under control and
prevented it from spreading.
For short time there was a great
deal of excitement, but Mrs. Powell
aud the children, who were in the
house at the time, succeeded in escaping
without being injured, although much
of their clothing was destroyed. The
damage to the building, which is owned
by Mrs. Mary Fl. Gray Of Eleventh and
Poplar streets, amounts to about 800,
which is covered by insurance. while
the loss to the Powell family is about
$3.50, upon which there is no insurance.
| All of tile furniture, carpet. &o., in
the diningroom were either burned or
ruined
At the time Mrs. Powell was dressing
the children. The oil stove had been
placed in the diningroom and lighted
| to heat that room, and Martha, the
3-years old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Powell, was alone in tho room at the
time. Mrs. Powell and the other child
had gone to the kitchen adjoining.
For some reason, which has not yet
been explained. an explosion occurred
and the stove was in flames in an
instant. Little Martha called to her
mother that tie house was on fire and
ran to the kitchen. Mrs. Powell
quickly notified the neighbors and
with their assistance she and the chill
dren succeeded in getting to place Of
safety. Mr.. Lynch was quickly on thu
scene and he lost no time in an elfori
to extinguish the fire. He was quiclSl,
followed by other neighbors and Police
men John Ford and William Wintrup
When the officers arrived they fount
their way barred, the diningroom dool
having become badly warped by thu
heat, and it was necessary for them I,
kick the door In.
The firemen arrived shortly and tn,
blaze was quickly extinguished, sh'
good work Of the firemen, policemen
and Mr.. Lynch prevented can of OF
from catching fire, although the flame
} almost enveloped ii, and by savinI
the oil can the blaze was confined t,
the room in which it originated. For
tunately, nobody was injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-28
BY SEA AND LAND.

United States Commissioner Smith Re-
ceives Letter Dropped From a Steamer.
A few days ago, United States Com
missioner s. Redmond Smith received
a postal card which had been thrown
overheard in box from a steamer off
the Azores, picked up and mailed In
Portugal. 1t was from Robert s. Perry,
general superintendea Of the Southern
banxite Co., who resides at Little Rock,
Ark. He was on board the steamship
Werra, bound for Marseilles. The
note was on portion oil the breakfast
card of the vessel for January 23d, 1901,
and was as follows:
Azores, 1, 25, 01.-Dear Major: This In
an oil skin bag In a sealed tin box, IN a
large wooden box, is thrown into tho ocean,
south of and barely in sight OF the Azores
and with the money for postage In the hope
a fisherman may PICK il up and mail II,
should wind. wave and tide direct 1t toward
the islands and his craft. A good voyage
thus far. Yours truly,
Robert s. Perry.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-28
QUICK WORK.
Railroad Men Accomplish an Unusual Feat
in Short Order.


Railroad Men Accomplish an Unusual Feat
in Short Order.
Master Carpenter J. L. Smith OF the
p, w. & B. railroad, with his force
Of men, accomplished IN unusual feat
Sunday. A 50-foot span Of steel half
way girder was placed In position at
Glenolden avenue, Glenolden, ON the
line Of the railroad on the southbound
tracks in four minutes, and the span Of
the northbound track was placed in
position In three minutes and 30
seconds.
The middle or running track, known
as the southbound track No. 3, was
not touched. The feat is remarkable
as ths weight of the southbound tracks
is about 30 tons, while that Of the
northbound girders for the line is 3S
tons. The feat is considered all the
more wonderful, when it is to be con-
sidered that the work was done with
only leeway of is inches on which to
haul the glrder.
Monday morning engineers on the line
and other master mechanics we're offer
ing congratulations to Mr.. Smith for
his success and the record breaking
work that he made in placing the
difficult piece of work in position as
| quickly as it was done without the
slightest accident The work was
started at 1888 o'clock Sunday morn
ing and at ESQ o'clock the men had
everything in shape and we're on their
way homeward.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-28
GEN. WILSON ON CHINA.
He Was Guest of the Union League, Phiia.
s ydeiphia, saturday Night.

ne W us ttttht OF tlie Lchtucs Eiitth-
vdefphia, saturday Night.
Brigadier- General James II. Wilson,
u. s. A., of this city was the guest Of
the Union League, Philadelphia. Satur-
day night. Before the reception, the
q. Darlington OF the League. Speak
ing on tho subject Of "Our CONNER.
DIAL Relations with China" Gen. Will
son said;
"Ohins must accept the treaty which
other nations demand. Our govern.
ment la id the foundation for that treaty
when it Insisted that the integrity of
the empire should be preserved, in.
demnity made and promises given that
no such trouble should occur again.
The gain to this country, no matter
what settlement OF the Chinese ques-
tioD is made, will be purely commercial
and is 10 consequence of the superb
GRITTY OF American goods and COMPETE
tive prices"
He said that Chinese civilization de.
veloped itself for centuries and was now
as distinct from that OF the Caucasian
race as II one or the other existed on
the moon, He spoke OF Chipa's code
of morals, which was laid down by
Confucius. Referring to the officials
OF China, Gen. Wilson said: "For all
that land q 400, 600, 600 people there
are only about 10000 officials, Penn.
sylvania has more than that. The
merit system among officials is observed
The salaries are small, but the pickings
large.
The Asiatio, generally speaking, is
not warrior. No large armies are
maintained in China and the whole
country could be subjugated by a
handful Of soldiers. The Chinaman Is
not fighting man. The various ex-
peditions into China encountered nc
trouble with the military authority.
The Chinaman will never become a
menace to the world"
As to the Boxer outbreak, Gen. Wilson
thought it really resulted from the dis
content accompanying poverty, the
Boxers taking up the trouble The
present emperor gathered men about
him who were in favor of modern
movements, ra ilroads. telegraphs and the
products of our civilization. Then the
Empress Dowager, who occupies m i'm
portant position, interfered, and II
1893, in the name of the emperor, ISSUED
an edict revoking all modern policy.
China can't resist the demand Of
the Powers. The danger which confronti
the taking OF the next step is SO grea
that the European Powers would no
dare to do it. The next step would b,
the partition OF China. Russia alread.
has more Chinese land. England, 70
some reason, wants no more. France
would like to increase her colonies
Germany wants indemnity. japan i
with the United States for peaceful
settlement. The game Of grab, think
would mean European war;"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-28

cough is an alarm signal. It warns you
that dangerous foe has attacked your
"house of life," Stop the progress of the
enemy. Expel it. few doses OF Hale 3
Honey OF Horehound and Tar, will in ell
cases effect this object. The local irritation
that provokes the paroxysms will speedily be
removed, the tone of the respiratory organs
restored, and there will be no more trouble OF
danger. Snld by druggists everywhere at
25 cents, 80 cents and 81. Large size being
the most economical. Pixies Toothache
Drops cure in one minute.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-28
Ex.chief polan,s Sow rosltlon.

Ex-Chief of Police John F. Dolan's
new position in Washington pays an
annual salary OF 81 900. He is captain
recommendations from police officials
all over the country. Superintendent
of Police Sylvester of Washington con-
siders him one of the best police
officials in the country and he is vel.
coined to the National Capital
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-28

Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal.
Middletown, eb 80. Joseph Griffith,
aged "A years, well-known farmer,
living about three miles north of Mid
dletown, died early this morning Of
pneumonia. after an illness Of about 10
days A widow, who is the daug hter
of Robert A. Cochran, and one child
survive him. Mr.. Griffith was son
of Irving Griffith and was born at
Chesapeake City, Nd, but had lived
in this country many years. He was
well liked by those who knew him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-28
Il. B. YARNkLL INJURED.
In Several Accidents, but Appears to Have
n Charined life

Al ccNtFhi ttctiutntSy put <hDpetlrb nave
n Charmed Life.
Holton B. Yarnall, fireman on the p,
W. & B. railroad, was seriously injured
on Saturday night at the roundhouse
in this city. lie made misstsp and
in an attempt to catch himself was
thrown headlong, striking car on a
side track aud sustained an ugly cash
on his head several inches in length
and to the bone. He was taken to the
emergency hospital, where the wound
was dressed. Detective Jones placed
several stitches in the wound to close
1t. Mr.. Yarnall was sent to his home
and DIR. Ogle is looking after him
This is the fifth accident that Yarnall
has had while in the employ of the
railroad company. Once an entire train
of cars passed over him as he lay
beneath them. and at another time was
on the top of car as it rolled down ar
embankment where the drop was sc
feet from the tracks to a ditch.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-28

Frederick II. Megaw, stenographer to
President II. I. Cause of the Harlan
q Ilollingsworth Co., has been ap-
pointed notary public by Gov. Hum.
The appointment III in the interest OF
the firm which Mr.. Megaw represents
and will be of great value to the firm,
as there will be no necessity for send
ing out for notary for sworn docu-
ments.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-28

Seattle, Wash, Feb. 30. The United
States army transport Port Albert
arrived In Seattle, last evening, from
the Philippines. She left Manila on
January 9Th ana crossed the ocean at
slow rate of epeed. SHE encountered
terrible storms for the first 10 days OF
February and for a week made but be-
tween SO and 100 miles per day. ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-28
nonrl,t semnIe prnner,r.

Harlan @. Scott of Scott 4 Company
has purchased from Miss isabel W.
Semple, through Hawkins & Company,
real estate agents, the large brick
building No. 902 Market street, ajioin
ing the Bayard building, having q
feet front on Market street and extend
ing through to King street, 80 feet.
The consideration named Is S12, 500.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-28

Merris, the 12-years-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Georgr ii. Taylor of No. 1916
Market street, who had his arm and leg
broken by falling from q building at
the Northern end of Washington street
bridge on January 9th, was released
from the Delaware Hospital on Satur-
day. He has recovered sufficiently to
get about on crutches.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-28

New York, Feb. 22.--The steamer City Of
Rio de Janeiro sailed from Hongkong,
January 22d, for San Francisco. via Yoke.
hama, in command of Capt. Ward. She
belonged to the Pacific Mail Steamship Go.
She was built at Chester, Pa, 10 1878, by
Roach a Son, she was 344 feet long, 80 feet
beam, 29,9 feet deep, and registered 3, 54S
tons gross and 2,275 tons net.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-28

George II. Wilson, chief hull drafts
man at the yard of the Harlan 4 Hol-
linesworth Co., is writing series of
articles upon the hulls of torpedoboats
and destroyers, which will also apply
to yachts and like craft.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-28

Gustav us Clark II Baltimore, Md,
aud Mary s. brown of Kent county
were married Monday afternoon by the
Rev. r.. b. Short at his residence, No.
3 East Thirteenth street. After the
ceremony they left for their future
hume In Baltimore.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-28

The Philadelphia & Reading railway
officials have approved the plans for a
railroad station and ferryhouse, which
is to be erected at King street wharf.
The building will be of brick and
stone, two stories high and of artistic
design. The main entrance will be at
Water and King streets.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-28

To accommodate those who are partial
70 the use OF atomizers in applying liquids into
proprietors prepare Ely's Liquid Cream Balm,
Price including the, spraying tube. Is 70 cents.
medicinal properties OF the solid preparation.
Cream Balm Is quickly absorbed by Tie mem.
brane and docs not dry up the secretions but
changes them to IL natural and healthy character,
Ely Brothers, sc Warren street. N. Y.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-28

The explosion Of lamp at the resi-
dence of William H. Morris, No. sos
West Fourth street, at O'Clock Sunday
evening, caused a slight fire, which
was exiting uished by Sergeant Kelleher
and Patrolman hi Mare.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-28

Beauty may be only skin deep but it
is difficult to convince a pretty girl
that such in the case.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-28

New Jr. o. u. A. M. Councils.
A movement is on foot to institute
new councils Of the Jr. D. q. A. M.
at Lowe's Cross Roads aud Overlook,
Sussex county,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-28
HOUSE FIRED BY OIL STOVE
An Exciting Blaze at the Resi-
dence of J. B. Powell.
.FAMlLYS THRILLING EXPERIENCE
Humphrey Lynch Prevents the
Flames From Spreading.

Good Work of Firemen, Policemen and
Neighbors Prevents What Might Have
Been Serious Confagration-Loss on
Building 500; on Household Effects,
$50.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-28

Ex-Consul wildman Lost-He Was Aboard
the City of Rio de Janeiro. with His Wife
and Two Children, as She Entered San
Francisco Bay--Only 80 of the 234 Per-
sons Aboard Rescued Capt. Ward Went
Down with His Vessel.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-28

The man who frankly admits that he
doesn't know prevents many useless
arguments.
The Columbus journal., 1901-07-10

The Rsaks lsrow Thinner.
The years slip by, tie blue ranks thin
ner grow:
With each recurrent May
Along the streets with steps less firm
they 60;
And every brow is Fray.
But every May the glory of the fight,
That in their youth they fought.
With fuller radiance and a steadier
light
Illuminates our thought.
They saved our land to Freedom!
What were We
But for their patriot zeal?
Let US pay homage to them; let them
The depth of debt We feel! IS
A few more years and all that splendid
host
OF true and earnest men,
Whose deeds and triumphs aye shall
be our boast
Shall pass from mortal ken.
But every May while lives the land
they saved
Men shall their deeds retell,
The pains they bore. the tolls and dan
gers braved.
Their faith invincible!
Selected.
The Columbus journal., 1901-07-10

better T6o0 C6Fj0t1o0 Scb00c0.~
Jetmore. Kans, July 1st.-Mrs. Anna
Jones Freeman, daughter of Mr.. G. G.
Jones of Burdett, and one of the most
popular ladies in Hodgeman County
has been a martyr to headache for
years. 1t has made her life continual
misery to her. She suffered pains in
the small of the back, and had every
symptom of Kidney and Urinary TrOu-
BILE.
Today she is as well rs any lady in
the state.
This remarkable change was due en-
tirely to a remedy recently introduced
here. 1t is called Dodd's Kidney Pills,
and many people claim it to be an in
fallible cure for Kidney Diseases,
Rheumatism and Heart Trouble.
Mrs. Freeman heard of Dodd's Kid
ney Pills, and almost with the first
dose. she grew better In a week, her
headaches and other pains had gone,
and she had left behind her all her
illness and days of misery.
A medicine that can do for any one
what Dodd's Kidney Pills have done
for this lady. is very sure soon to be
universally used. and already the de-
mand for these pills has increased
wonderfully in Pawnee and Hodge
man Counties. where the particulars of
Mrs. Freeman's case and its cure are
known.
The Columbus journal., 1901-07-10

be present. curing skin trouble which
may be in the incipient stage and in
stimulating fresh growth Of healthy.
long stapled wool. At this time too
all OF the young lambs should Be
dipped for the reason that the ticks
will have largely migrated to their
tender bodies causing untold misery
and at the same time retarding growth
and health. It has further been found
that where sheep and lambs are prop
erly dipped at the season of the year
indicated that the dip will retain sui.
fcient strength for some time to keep
away both gad fiies-whose larvae en-
ter the nostrils causing the grubs
which later torment the victims and
even lead to fatal results in some in
stances. and the other common ny
which deposits eggs about the anus
or In any sores that may exist upon
the body, later producing q crop Of
horrid maggots which prove q source
Of suffering and emaciation to the
sheep and disgust to the owner.
Viewed from every standpoint We can
think Of the dipping Of sheep is son
sible and hygienic.
The Columbus journal., 1901-07-10

It is said that lambing in southern
Arizona will average 100 per cent this
year as against sixty-five per cent last
season. and this is the best percentage
in two years. The winter was extra
mild and sheep came out in fine condi-
ton. The ranges were never in better
condition. and the grass is of excellent
growth thus far this season.
Sheep killing dogs are so numerous
in many sections of the south as to
discourage farmers from attempting to
keep focks. for which they have am
pie range. A bulletin by the govern
ment recently published emphasizes
the value of Angora goats as q protec-
tion for focks Of sheep from the raw
ages Of dogs.
An outbreak Of cattle poisoning
which occurred in the Gallatin Basin,
Montana. and which resulted In the
death OF forty cattle. was Investigated.
It was found that the poisoning was
due to the species Of larkspur known as
Deiphinium glaucum. and that this
plant had been apparently eaten in un-
usual quantities. on account of the fact
that other green forage was covered
BY q recent fall Of snow.
The Columbus journal., 1901-07-10
Northern Wisconsin
Railway Farm Lands For Sale

The Chicago. st. Paul, Minneapolis
4 Omaha Railway has choice farm
lands for sale in Northern Wisconsin
at low prices and easy terms of pay-
ment.
Early buyers will secure the advan-
tage OF locations on the many beauti-
full streams and lakes, which abound
with fish and furnish a never ending
and most excellent water supply, both
for family use and for stock.
Land is generally well timbered. the
soil fertile and easy Of cultivation and
this is rapidly developing into one of
the greatest sheep and cattle raising
regions in the northwest.
Chicago. Milwaukee, St Paul. Mimi
eapolis. Duluth. Superior, Ashland and
other towns on The Northwestern
Line" furnish good markets for stock
and farm produce.
For further particulars address Geo.
". Bell, Land Commissioner, Hudson.
Wis.. or G. H. MacRac, Asst Gen. Pass.
Agt, st. Paul, MINI.
The Columbus journal., 1901-07-10
Samrlas Of Scoftish "Ru,la. I.


An "0ld member of the house" writes
to the London Daily News, saying:
THE amusing instance of confused
metaphor which you quote. and which
speaks of the necessity of training and
backbone and bringing it to the front,
reminds me that the clergyman whom
you cite was not the first to take lib
critics with this portion of the human
frame. A somewhat similar story was
current in the smoking room of the
house of commons fifteen years ago.
A well-known figure in the house was
Sir George Balfour. the Liberal mem
Der for Kincardineshire. In committee
he was an inveterate critic of all In
dian administration. One one occa-
sion he was speaking with emphasis of
the wisdom of keeping the Indian army
oficered by British and Irish soldiers,
and in the course of his remarks he
assured the house that the white face
Of a European in our Indian forces is
the backbone of our army. On another
occasion Sir George was addressing
himself to some Indian financial ques-
ton. and was ridiculing what he con-
sidered to be the petty nature of the
proposals which were being put for
ward. Even il you carried these ped
ding little reforms he exclaimed, it
would only be like a fea bite in the
The Columbus journal., 1901-07-10

Can metals feel? Recently at the
Royal Institution, Professor Jagadts
Chunder Bose proved that they can.
in much the same way as animate be-
ings. He struck . piece of copper.
pj7ched q piece OF zinc. gave 1t poison
and administered an antidote, and
threw light upon an artificial retina.
In each case the electrical emotion, as
registered by the galvanometer. was
painful to witness. As the London
Mail suggests in telling the story.
there is an opening for q society for
the prevention of cruelty to metals.