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THE TIMESPHILADELPHIA, SUNDAY MORNING, JULY 10, 1887. 13 that she read were of a kind that men were more ready to discuss with her DB. ASP MBS. JAMES RUSH SOME ANECDOTES ABOUT A FAMOUS WOMAN OF PHILADELPHIA. BABTRAf OLD GAil.

A BEAUTIFUL AND INTERESTING SPOT THAT OUGHT TO BE PRESERVED. ECHOES OF GETTY8B1G. PICKETT'S CHARGE AS TOLD BY THE CORRESPONDENTS AT THE TIME. NEW RESIDENCES IN A PICTURESQUE SUBURBAN REGION. custody of tbe Gettysburg Memorial Association, the recollection of three years of unremitting service in the Army of the Potomac; the depletion of his command from 2,200 to about 300 at Gettysburg; the frightful havoc of that eventful July 3 just twenty four years ago entirely overcame him almost immediately after he began his speech, and with his two hands brushing away the tears, General Wistar said: "Bear with me a moment." Again he began his speech and again the brave, strong general, wounded a half score times or more in the bloodiest of battles, succumbed to emotions he could not control.

You must bear with me a moment longer," and there wasn't a dry eye within sight of him or within the sound of his voice. Nover was General Isaac J. Wistar so dear to the hearts of his men as he was at that moment. "God bless him, he has a manly heart, and what we as boys thought was tyranny in camp was only discipline, in sion on entering. Many handsome painted China placques hang about, a bronze figure of Meditation and other ornaments stand on pedestals and a big music box occupies one corner.

Here and all through the house the lighting fixtures are made to accommodate electricity and there is not a part of the house that cannot be lighted as bright as noonday by simply turning a button. The parlor, which is the front room on the left, is finished in cherry and is notable for the many fine paintings it contains. Mr. Stetson is fond of pictures and is very happy in choosing subjects that are interesting. There is nothing ostentations about the parlor or other parts of the house.

Coolness and comfort are evidently the two prevailing ideas that have been carried out in the arrangement of the interior. The walls are papered and the ceilings are in stucco designs. The dining room is the handsomest apartment in the house. It is finished in oak and the furniture is also of old oak, with leather upholstery. There is an elaborately carved oak buffet, which is a particularly fine specimen, and the chiffonier is set with beveled plate glass, which reflects the many articles of silver and china on it.

There is a very pretty mantel in one corner. The stairway is broken by easy landings and at the top is the bay window, which and tbe gardens about tbe house and its numerous outbuildings. When Hr. Stetson purchased the property two years ago it was nothing but a thicket with an excavated stone quarry on its edge from which material had been extracted for building some of the neighboring houses. To put the place in its present condition has involved a great deal of labor and expense and a great transformation has been effected.

Trees have been removed to give lawn area; the sides of little hillocks have been graded and sown in grass, a very picturesque abode and many out buildings have been erected, and the place looks more like a long occupied estate than the rapid creation of a few summers' work. Some of the trees are unusually fine, especially the oaks, of which there are many noble specimens. There are also many hickories, poplars, chestnuts and beeches, the latter being very abundant in this neighborhood and luxuriant in growth. Among the notably fine trees is a Norway spruce on the north side of the lawn, which is a splendid specimen and fully one hundred and fifty teet in height. The house, a three storied structure, counting the roof, which is not a full story, looks towards the east, where the old York road skirts the property.

The first story is of native stone and the upper ones of mixed STETSON'S COUNTRY HOUSE AT ASHBOURNE STATION. man women. Then again, in the Old World, which she had visited, it was the fashion for certain feminine beaux esprits to gather anout tnem a circle ot able and distinguished men. Madame de Steel charmed by the powers of her conversation and the wonders of her mind all the men who approached her, excepting only the Corsican autocrat while Lady Ashburton, the English pre ciense, made herself so agreeable to certain great men of her time, among them tbe lat ter day Johnson, that "the heavy yellow house" which she inhabited weighed many tons weight on Jane Carry le heart If in the Old World women held salons that drew together men of genius, why not in the New? thought Mrs. Rush, and in her endeavor to establish in Philadelphia something approaching the French salon, she afforded our city an advantage that it does not now possess a house where foreigners and strangers of note from all parts of the United States wore welcome, and where they were sure to meet the best intellectually and socially that the Quaker City could boast.

Thus, in more senses than one, Mrs. Rush scored a great social success. It is strange that the model domestic women, as well as the women of fashion, held up their hands in wonder that a woman who was neither young, beautiful or graceful succeeded in drawing all the great men around her. As gossip, like death, "loves a shining mark," many ill natured and disagreeable stories were told about Mrs. Rush, who was in some respects a peculiar and eccentric woman.

Having few friends among her own sex, "gentle women" failed to come to her rescue. One of the enormities charged against her was that sho dined at 6 while hor husband dined at mid day. Those who knew Mrs. Rush remember well her saying in her frank, independent manner: "Tho doctor likes to ditio early; I cannot eat my dinner until evening; he is fond of boiled mutton and I detest boiled mutton; it makes me ill so he dines early and I dine late." Those who knew them best speak of the Rushes as a very happy pair, with widely opposite tastes. After tho death of Mrs.

Rush, which occurred suddenly at Saratoga in 1857, tho louely old man came back to his great house, where he led the life of a rccluso. The spacious rooms wero all closed except the one or two which he used every day and "moth and rust" literally preyed upon them. Taking a friend into one of the drawing rooms he turned up an end of the carpet to show him how the moths were eating it, while dust and cobwebs hung festoons on the walls that a ltttle while before had resounded to music, laughter and gay voices. In these quiet rooms Dr. Rush passed the days that remained to him, and at his death a large portion of the fortune that ho and Mrs.

Rush had enjoyed was loft for the erection of the great library on Broad street that forms their enduring mouument. It was called the Ridgway Library at the request of Dr. Rush, because the bulk of their fortune came from the father of Mrs. Rush, old Jacob Ridgway, tho Quaker merchant. CHICAGO MODESTY.

Leaden Corsets Worn by Bronze Sphinxes to Please a Prude. From the Chicago Tribune. About two years ago the two bronze sphinxes which guard one of the entrances to Lincoln Park wcro the subject of a warm controversy. These huge statues bear, as everyone knows, the paws of a lion and the head and bosom of a woman. Some prim body living opposite the park took objection to these firmly modeled bronze breasts, and incited her friends and neighbors with the indignation which she felt Commissioner McNally, being a gallant soul and desiring to please these modest women, had the bronze members shielded with a huge sheet of lead.

Chicago roared outright. Tho newspaper paragrapher appreciated his chance and made the most of it. The jokes which were made about it in drawing rooms and on the streets would have paralyzed the ladies themselves into brouzo had they heard them. One night when tho chaffing had reached its height the shields suddenly disappeared. It happened in the night, and no one was able to tell where they had gone.

It would do good to question the sphinxes on account of their well known disinclination to answer questions. McNally advertised and offered a reward to any ono who should apprehend the thief, but it was all of no avail, and these conventionalized bosoms, now painted in vivid green, were left to disseminate their frightful influence Superintendent De Viv, of Lincoln Park, died a few weeks ago in tile little house which serves for an office just inside the Centre street entrance After his death, some one rumaging in the attic came across the missing shields. 1 he ridicule had been too much for the superintendent Other Members of the Salvlnl Family. From the Boston Herald. Whilo every ono is praising Alessandro Salvini's clever Impersonation In "Jim tbo Penman," it may not be amiss to call atten tion to two other members of the Salvlnl family, now making a place In tbo world for themselves.

Mario Salvlno, who is 23 years of age, Is a sculptor of great promise. Ho has inherited much of bis father's dra matic iustiuct, and his work is already win tho highest praise in Italian cities. He recently exhibited a statue of 14 Jugurtha in the Prison of Tulllus." which is said to have great power of expression and boldness of execution. Mario is a handsome youth of the nark, passionnte Italian type, ana con siclered tbe beauty of the family. Ouslave, the third son, has followed Alexandra's ex nmple and gone on thestago, greatly against tbo wishes of his celebrated father; but as be evinces aeclileu gonitis lor mo profession, ins lnaepeuueni step win do eveuiuany pardoned.

First Appearance of llio Sea Serpent Toledo Special to the Cleveland Leader. Two brothers named Dussean, while returning from tbe fishing grounds on the banks of the luke, near Locust county, were surprised at tho appearance of a nininmotu nsb lying ou the bench. It was shaped like a sturgeon and was of a bright yellow color. As they approached nearer they discovered that the fish was a monster nnd writhed as II In agony. Tbe brothers hurried away to get help to kill the creature or capture It.

but on their return wero again surprised, the fish hnvlngdisappeared. They assert that it was from twenty to thirty feet long nnd five or six feet in diameter. Several scnles ns targe as silver dollars were found on me oeacn, having oecn cusi on evi dentlvbvtbe monstcrwbilc It was sniilrin, lug. The Dusseun brothers are well known fishermen and tbelr statement has created a great deal of consternation among the Kronen fishermen, who are very supursll. tious.

A Fanny Little Maltese Poodle. From the Boston Ilearld. I happen to have made the acquaintance thtB very week of an atom which has set my theories at defiance aud taken my heart by storm. It Is unique, this thrco pouud and a quarter canine, which niny account for my weakness; and then it Is conilenl a per fect little comedy dog, for, as his proud owner says, "It Is cut on the bins." Literally, the beast Is not as big as a minute, and when a ts un to examine an appreciative spectator It holds Its head on one side In a way that is aeeiueuiy out oi arawiug, out laughublo In the extreme. Ihls Jaiiaiieso art dog's papa was born In Madeira, and she lierscll claims 10 uo a inii Diooueti Maltese poodle.

If ho lives to grow up, and uo envious butterfly or Knirllsli sparrow walks oft' with her. Boston will be distinguished for possessing dog funny euough to be accused of writing jotes lor l.ije. An Echo From the Sixties. From the Boston Traveler. A minister In this Hlatowos talking with bis little 6 or 6 year old daughter.

He said: What would you do If Jesus should come right In bore?" Hlie said: "We would all titko bold of hands and march around blni and say, 'Thank you, thank you, thank you'" The same minister's littlo boy of 8 or 10, at the time of the canvass for Mr. Lin coln as President, ono evening In the sitting room formed Ills sister Into company and with sticks bearing paper banners marched around lie room. The father told him that peoplo always had a speech on such occasions and as the procession came round past hi in Bald: "Halt Now for the speech," When the little captain said: "'Our Kather who art In heaven hallowed bo Thy name Thy kingdom come. Hurrah for Abraham Llucolu I'7 Commencement Day. To dny the stripling graduate Doth learnedly discuss Those problems deep of Church and State Which stump tho rest of us.

With modest hems and humble haw The orator proceeds To tell us how to change our laws, Aud how to mend our creeds. In tones of thunder he declares Tbe hour Is now at baud When ruin, coining unawares, Hangs threatening o'er the land. And then he paints In lurid hues, Our fast approaching doom No time he gives to pay our dues, Or pruy, or choose a tomb. Yet In the morning ynti will find The country safe and free; Than you may ask, II you've tho mind, The (senior burn Is lief Ulununga Valky AVu Reminiscences of the Stately Mansion on Chestnut Street. The Diamond Bobbery and Other Incidents in Mrs.

Bush's Remarkable Career as a Leader of Society. Many of the rising generation who pass the Airline Hotel, on Chestnut street, fail to realize that this house was once the scene of the most brilliant festivities that were known in tho world during the first half of the century. This house was built by Dr. and Mrs. Rush.

A very good idea of the plan may be gained by going through the hotel, which has been changed as little aspossiblejn adapting it to its present use. Here are still spacious rooms and broad stairways, but it requires a great stretch of the imagination to refurnish the great rooms in the Arabian Nights splendor of those early days. Large conservatories, unusual appendages, then, even to great houses, opened out of some of the rooms. These, full of rare and blooming plants and brilliantly lighted on festive occasions, gavetothcsceucafairly like beauty home pieces ot furniture in Buhl, very elaborate and elegant, and some chairs and divans, gilded and upholstered in pale blue damask, aro still to be seen at tbe Ridgway Library, on Broad street, where a room is fitted up with Rush furniture and lined with books of the Rushes, father and sons. The collection is rather an odd one.

Somo of tho pieces of furniture aro not only rich, but in good taste, while most of the paint ings, statuettes in Parian, vases and other ornaments, suggest pleasing reflections in the immense strides made in artistic culture and feeling since the days when Madame Rush furnished her new mansion on Chestnut street according to the dictates of her fancy. Although she was a highly educated woman and had tho advantages of foreign travel and life abroad, Mrs. Rush does not soern to have possessed or acquired a discriminating taste in tho line of the fine arts, and these paintings involuntarily call forth the queries, Why, whence and whither However, liila delphia was nothing of an artistic centre in those days, and the pictures that hung on the walls ot the Rush mansion doubtless passed muster, their foreign credentials being tneir passport. Dr. and Mrs.

Rush were abroad in 1846. A letter from the critical and fault finding de Bacourt, to a Philadelphia friend, tells him that he was looking for them in Paris that year. Here and in England they received much attention from persons distin guished by their abilities as well as their letters. Among the cards left upon thorn, some bearing coats of arms and endless titles, is one with the simple inscription, Gove lot," which is royal iu its simplicity. It was upon their return from this tour in the Old World that the Rushes took possession of their new house on CheBttiut street, above Nineteenth, whose dimensions allowed them to entertain on a larger scale than before.

The huge dining table, now used as threo separate reading tables at the Ridgway, and capablo, when united, of accommodating sixty guests, gives us a realizing sense of tho generous hospitality of the mansion. i Uty young men who are good beaux and dance well; fifty pretty girls without money, but respectable, well dressed, lively, charm ing, are always indispensable at a party." This was one of Mrs. Rush's social axioms, and with thcso hundred voung men and maidens, bIio added as ballast to the gay freight a number of older men and women and always some lions in literature, art or science, if any happened to be roaming about Philadelphia at the time. It was on the occasion of one of the last of these great balls that the affair of the Rush diamonds occurred, which stirred the Phila delphia world as onco the world of Paris was stirred by the mystery of a diamond neck laco. Tho story, "a twice told talo" to many old inhabitants, runs thus: "The ball given in January, 1857, was one of great splendor.

It was about six in the morning wheu the last guest had departed, and Dr. aud Mrs. Rush retired to their rooms. Mrs. Rush re moved her diamonds, which were valued at $21,000, and left them in their caskets on her tablo, the outer doors of her room aud Dr.

Rush's both being fastened. It was afternoon when she arose and took breakfast. Being still overcomo with fatigue, both site and her husband retired early, and sho did not put away her jewels. Jn the night she fancied she heard the door leading from her room to Dr. Rush's open and shut; but supposing that it was Dr.

Bush passing through, paid no attention to the circumstance. He, too, heard the noise, and 'wondered what Ann was up but took no hoed of it, At daylight the next morning it was Saturday Mrs. Rush recollected that sho had left on the ledge or tablo outside some money for an article that she was always accustomed to send for to the market on that day and which must be purchased very early, oho rose and went to her bu reau, in a drawer of which she had put some money. The money was gone I She opened tho jewel caskets: they wero empty I one instantly aroused Dr. Rush, who bade her keep still whilo he examined the doors of the house.

All wcro locked and the outer hall door was duly fastened. The new fallen snow showed no traco of footsteps. Ho called a detective: the servants wero seniblcd and told that they must submit to examination. Not a trace of tho thief or booty could bo found. The police of Phila delphia did their best, but discovered noth ing.

ho matter created a great sensation and was the subject of newspaper comment in other cities, llio public insisted ou lit pecting ono of the guests at the ball, who soon after left tho country; but Dr. aud Mrs. Hush seem to have thought otherwise, The detective fancied something suspicious in the manner of the cook, who wascugaged to a jeweler in New Orleans, whom sho after wards married. cou'd be proved, however, to just iy her detention. This is tho clearest and most detailed ac count of the transaction that the writer has been able to find all manner of stories were told, some of them highly improbable.

It is stated on good authority that the jewels were finally restored also that Dr. and Mrs. Rush discovered tho offender, whose namo they suppressed from motives of delicacy and kindness. This latter is only an on dit. Nothing has been absolutely proven.

and so wo must leave the interesting affair of the Hush diamonds among the unsolved mysteries. Thero has always been a class of superior men and women who have sought tho com paniouship of persons less gifted than them selves, whoso delight has been to shine as stars among less brilliant satellites. Al though, in a ccrtaiu sense, Mrs. Rush may bo said to have had her satellites and among them some who widely differed from her in qualities and attainments, her chief pleasure vas to gather about her brilliant aud dis inguished persons. This taste Dr.

Rush shared with his wife. Among tho habitues of her hotiso wus Mr. Nicholas Diddle, the "Mr. indole" of De Bacourt, who is described as a handsome man wearing a blue coat with brass buttons, yellow nankeen pantaloons, canary colored gloves and glossy heaver. It was he who said that the world was ruled by threo boxes the ballot box, tho cartridge box and the band box." Another Philadelphian who was a young man iu thoso days, only then giving promiso of a brilliant future, Dr, Joseph Liedy, was a chosen friend of both Dr.

and Mrs. Rush. By the one lie was valued for his scientific knowcldge for Dr. Rush was a man who loved science and by the lady of the house for a fine vein of humor and simplicity, which still belong to li i m. This latter grace, perhaps the rarest, the gods bestow with seeming careless hand upon little children and great men, as if to prove to the world that "much learning" need not "make men mad." Dr.

Rush himself, although he scandalized many persons by the religious views he held, was wont to say that his two favorite books were the Bible and Shakespeare, and from these sources of learning ho delighted to drink. It has often been said of Mrs. Rush that sho preferred the society of Intellectual men to that of her own sex, and with raro frankness the made uo effort to conceal the fact that they were inure congenial to her. Hhe did not engage in the favorite pursuits of tho lady of forty years ago shopping, visiting and the like. Much of her time was speut iu aud the book Eare Trees and Shrubs in Profusion and a Quaint Old House.

An Historic Country Place Which "Would Make a Pine Park for Southwestern Philadelphia. One of the open spaces which ought to be secured before it is too late is the famous botanical garden of a hundred years ago, which is still in a fair state of preservation, although the march of improvement has made sad havoc with its surroundings and the garden itself is a wild tangle. Three railroads cut through the original Bartram property, the old Wilmington and Baltimore Line passing within a few yards of the mansion. The house stands ou a gentle eminence overlooking the Schuylkill, a short distance before Gray's Ferry bridge, diagon ally opposite Point Breczo. Although the closely built up portion of the city is so near and the railroads are close at hand the air of rural seclusion is quite charming and tiie grounds proper seem to keep the wild, undisturbed beauty of tho past century.

Tho strip of woodland, stretching from tho mansion to the river, seems almost uutrodden by the foot of man. The old Bartram house is of the lone. low, two storied, substantial order so familiar in Eastern Pennsylvania. It is built to face the river, and the front is noticeable by reason of its quaint stone pillars, each pillar formed of separate stones and then seemingly rounded and carved into column and capital. The windows are framed in stona strips, through which are passed iron bolts to hold the insido sashes.

These stone frames are curiously chiseled with curved ornaments. The porch is set deeply within the front of tho house, and over this is a projecting addition to the second story, made ot wood, flanked by the solid stone wings. Above one of tho windows is a stone bearinff this inscription, the letters picked out iu oiuo 'Tis God Alone, Almighty Lord, This Holy One, by jik adoh'd. John Bautkam, 1770. It is said that Bartram was a Unitarian.

Ho had been reared a Friend, but was disowned for denying the Trinity. It is also said that ho built every portion of his house wun ins own nanus. The portion bearing the foregoing inscrirj tion is probably not the oldest part of the house. At tho gabio end, nearer the back. is a stone inscribed JOHX AND ANN BARTRAM, 1731.

Tho ends and backs aro daubed over with blue paint and the whole is surmounted by sloping shingle root, with dormer windows. The grounds aro the very ideal of la semi wil I lawn and as may still be seen about many pretentious, old fashioned country places in tho vicinity of Philadelphia. Tho surroundings of the Bartram house do not materially differ from those of others until tho visitor begins to examine critically with a botanist's eye. Then he is continually met with pleasant surprises the woodland is full of them. Several raro varieties of horse chestnut and the willow oak and bur oak are not often seen in this neigh borhood.

It is not always necessary to find a plant in bloom to be able to identify it. the leaves and stems lrcquently toil the story as well as tho flowers, so that the trained eye can detect a surprise for the past spring or future autumn as well as the present summer. Tho white violet (viola striata), ono of our rare native vio lets, is here as abundant as the common purple one olsewhere. The lily of the valley, the periwinkle and the white and purple day lily (Funkii) are running as wild as the wood geranium, sweet cicely and water leaf. Tho familiar garden flower, dame's rocket (Hespcris inatronnlis), is said to be an introduced plant, but hero it seems as much at home as the common blood root.

Daffodils flourish as well in the deep shades as ever they do in sunny lawns. If native flowers and cultivated ones blond well, so, also, do the shrubs and trees. Tho papaw, raro in the neighborhood of Philadelphia, is here as abundant as alder aud witch hazel, whilo the sweet scented shrub (calycauthtis) and laurel, rhododendron and silver bell (halesia) aro tangled together, as though all wcro accustomed to low woods and none had ever flourished in high mountains. Magnolias, some of which havo attained an enormous size, grow side by side with the tulip tree, oak and chestnut, abundant in all our woods. Perhaps tiie most interesting of all trees in tho grounds is a specimen of the true cypress, famous from antiquity.

It belongs to the samo family as the cedar. This ono is gigautic, having a trunk eight feet in diameter aud attaining to a great height, not easily measured by the eye. It is still green, although the trunk and branches arc so immense, the top so buried among tho foliage that very littlo of its verdure can be seen. It is known that John Bartram imported many valuable trees and plants and brought from their native haunts a great number of specimens of our flora that he might study them on his own premises. He is generally considered to be tho first nnd greatest ol American botanists.

At least he was so regarded in his own day nnd was recognized ai such by the great I.intucus. is principally on account of the labors of ilartnuu that the vicinity of Philadelphia caino to be regarded as the classic botanic ground of tho New World. Later Philadelphia botanists, at Darlington, Kcdiicld, llurke, Martindale and Median, havo always accorded him due honor. The last, particularly, has advocated tirai and again the desirability of preserving the place as a public park forever, both on account of its associations and its beauty. Thero ought to be suflicient public spirit somewhere to make such a thing possible.

The historical and botanical societies, tin city fathers, or private individuals of means, culture and pliilnntlirophy ought to feel interested before it is too lale and the ruthless railroads ami surveyors have destroyed thil ancient landmark. The place is now tho property of the East wick family. Near tho Bartram house stands a magnificent old tinio villa, still handsome, although unoccupied and out oi repair. No one of cither tho Hartram ol Lastwick name lives on the premise. I nlesl botanical enterprise will exert itself decay aud ruin seem inevitable.

History as She Is Learned. From the lloston Transcript. A teacher whose school Is not far from the Hub took the IStli of Juno as a tit occasion to tell the pupils tho story of Waterloo, At tbe conclusion of tho narrative sho asked In tho familiar school teacher manner: "And now, children, do you know what bis soldiers called the Duke of Wellington There wns sllcnco In the school room. One boy seemed to have an Insane desire to say that the Puke did not rare hat thctoldlerl called 111 lit so long as they did not call him late to dinner, but suppressed the Impulse. The school teacher (lien explained: "The Duke of Wellington's soldiers culled hlin Old lllucber An Eolin From the Glorious Fourth, From the Pittsburg Times.

For a month they have beea gottlng up an "old fmhloucd" celebration of tho Fourth, In Philadelphia, but at tho last moment the Mayor refused to permit the firing of the "old lushloned ululo." llow loug will Philadelphia be acluuiT The President's 111 Fist. From the F.vtnlng Trlegrnrh, Hep. rover Cleveland has a big fist, and hebaa again given the shrieking demagogues a haek hander that will make even their adamantine cheeks smart for days to coino. Superior Wisdom of Turk Commissions From the llsrrlsbtirs Htar. One of the dltferencoa between Ood ana the controller of mibllo parks Is that Ood never puts upaslgu Now They Want a Motor, From the Waaldoxton Post.

The omue scekers who congregate nl Wll Inrd's hnveanrcrrt upon motto. It Is "Put yourself In his place." Great Events Recalled at the Recent Reunion of the Veterans. The Fight at the Bloody Angle. Scenes nd Incidents of Twenty Five Years Ago. During the past week almost every newspaper in the United States has published the most interesting accounts of the fraternal meeting between the Philadelphia Brigade nrl Pickett's Division on July 2.

3 and 4, hut none of them has told the story of that historic charge as it was tclegraphea to me world nn the fateful dav of July 3. 1863. From among columns of telegraphic matter Sent over the wires The times repuonsnes those relating to the charge ana repulse of Pirkett's Division, eivins theni in the order of their transmissal by war correspon dents. Gettysbitko, July noon. Some Important movement is evidently taking place opposite our left centre.

The enemy is seen concentrating on Cemetery Hidge und placing a great number of batteries tu position. GETTYS3i.no, July 3, 1.30 P. Jr. An appalling artiiiprr duel Is now lu progress. It ex tends over a line a mile in length.

The enemy opened half nu hour ago with all their artillery nuU were promptly replied to by a hundred guns from our side. The whole heavens me tilled with bursting shells and Screaming missiles. The roar is awful. GETTYsnuKO, July 3, 3 P. M.

The artillery fire has continued since 1 o'clock without intermission. The destruction must be great. We can see from the cemetery cais sons exploding and cannons being dismounted to every direction. The scene. though awful, Is sublime.

The tiring is at this moment abating and on our side is al most suspended. GETTYSncno, July 3, 3.15 P. M. A great attack is now being made on our left centre by a powerlul column of rebels. We can see them advancing In hosts.

Their lines are half a mile in length. They have a mile to march before they strike our line. All our artillery has now opened upon them aud we can see them falling by hundreds. In a few minutes they will strike our lines and the light will be at close quarters. Gettyshubo, July 3, 4.30 P.

M. TVe have won a great victory. The fight Is over aud the rebel lines hurled back in wild disorder. Loiigsti eel's whole corps seems to have been swept away bv our fire. The Held is covered with retiel dead.

Thousands of prisoners are being brought in. Sheaves of battle flags aud thousands of small arms are being gathered in by our men. The rejoicing amongst our troops is indescribable. GETTYsnuua, July 3, 5 P. M.

Our victory In more complete than we could dare to hope for. An Immense column of tbe enemy at least 20,000 strong attacked our left centre and were utterly destroyed by our fire. Tbe column consisted 01 me greater pari oi street's Corps, and but few of them are loft. Nearly all of them were either killed, wounded or are now prisoners in our hands. Ifancoek, Gibbons and Webb are severely wounded.

The Philadelphia Brigade Is almost destroyed. They met the most violent rush of the enemy and lost terribly Colonel O'Kano, of the (Sixty uiuth Pennsyl vania volunteers, is kuicu, auu mere ta hardly a field officer left In the brigade. Ciishincr's. Arnold's. Uorty'sand Woodruffs batteries have sullered severely.

CuBhlug and Ilorty are killed. OETTYSntntri. Jnlv 3. 10 P. M.

The field in front of the Second Corps, where tbe brunt of the attack tell. Is covered Willi confederate dead. In front of the Philadelphia Brigade they lie in great piles. Hundreds of Confederate officers are among tbe slain. General Armlstead, of Pickett's Division, fell within our lines.

The Confederate Generals Garnet and Kemper, of Pickett's Division, fell In front ol the Seventy first and Sixty ninth Pennsylvania volunteers, ah vue field officers of the Sixty ninth are killed. The slaughter on both sides has indeed been frightful. WAS IT A BLUNDER? When the veterans of Fickctt's Division, to the number of nearly 300 of the most in telligent of them, and an equal number of the veterans of tho Philadelphia Brigade stood in small groups on Cemetery Ridge, on the afternoon of Sunday, July 3, and calmly looked over the mile of ground that Pickett's Division was obliged to march before it could niako its charge upon the left centro of the Union lines, all were astounded that such an order had ever been given, or that a single man of that division ever reached the Bloody Angle alive. For the length of a full mile Pickett's Division marched as if upon dress parade, over fields in which not a tree or bush grew to screen them from shot and shell poured into them as many of them facetiously stated, ''from every direction except our rear." On their left flank was General Robinson's Second Division of the First Corps. Directly in their front was the Second Corps, commanded by General Hancock, and Double day's division of the First Corps.

On their right flank, on Round Top, was tho Fifth Corps, and, with cannon upon their right and left flanks and in front of them, they marched without a halt until within a hundred yards of the Union lines and then went in on the double quick. Said one captain of Pickett's division to the writer: "It was a continuous slaughter from the moment our lino of battle was formed until we returned to the woods from which we started. A shell from Little Round Top struck tho right of my company and every man in it, save one, was either killed or wounded, and that was before we had marched fifty yards from our base of operations." Scarcely a man of the three hundred hut felt that some one had blundered in issuing that order, and every one of them regarded it as God's providence that a single man escaped death. AT THE BLOODY ANGLE. "My name is Gwynn," said a broad shouldered six footer to tho writer, at the Jllontly Angle, on Sunday afternoon.

"I came up from Baltimore and I would liko to meet the plucky little ollicor whom I captured right in this corner and held as a prisoner of war for five or ten minutes," said Captain Gwynn, of the Fifty third Virginia Infantry. Further conversation elicited the fact that Captain Gwynn's company crossed the stone wall at the Moody Angle, the Seventy first Pennsylvania having been forced hack a few pares. Lieutenant Stockton and half a dozen of his men remaining upon lie line of their first position, were hemmed in with Confederates, and hen they went hack over the wall theydrovc Stockton and his men before them. To retreat over that unobstructed Held was ccrlain death, and Captain Gwynn concluded to save his own life and tho remnant of his command by surrendering to Lieutenant Stockton, tho hero of the Bloody Anglo. "1 have just visited for the third titno since 1M3 the spot where I was shot down.

The Gettysburg guide books call it tho Bloody Anglo and it seems to ho rightfully named, for in front of that wall, stretching A hundred yards to our right, the Confederate dead and wounded seemed to he lying two or three deep. I fell beside a niullen stalk and the only shade from tho burning sun were its loaves, which covered my face. That mullen seemed a familiar friend upon null of my three visits to this place," aud the old veteran pointed out to uic a mullen stalk of much larger growth than any Bround it. During the speech of Adjutant General Crocker, of Pickett's Division, receiving the tword returned by Colonel Cowan, he said: "Just before slatting on this trip, a widow woman said to me, 'Hunt up the spot where John was killed, and if you find it kneel there and in prayer to the Father Almighty ask him to rare for his widow and her orphan I havo not been able to locate the spot, but the prayer has gone up to Heaven, and perhaps all tho more fervently because that widow was my brother'! wife," said Captain Crocker. AN AFFECTING M'KNK After tho dedicatory services of the Sixty ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers wcro concluded, Mr.

ill Dennett presented a stand of flowers, shaied as a trefoil, to Mrs, Pickett. For an hour she had listened to a recital of the list of killed and wounded and missing of the Sixty ninth Peuhsylvaiiia Volunteers. Plto knew that It was the men of her litis hand's command who caused that severe loss and her feelings were beyond her control. She attempted to thank McDermott for the beautiful gift; her voice failed her, and With tears glistening npon her cheeks, with Voice choked with emotion, she said Let my widowed heart express the thanks I Cannot speak." General "Josh" Owens had made up Ills mind not to wipe a tear from his eye, but that incident affected the white haired warrior and his hand kerchief Went tip to his eyes. "I couldn't help it," was his only explanation.

The Incident affected the stern General Wistar deeply, and whon his turn came to land over tho unique inutiiiniriit of the Seventy first Pennsylvania Volunteers to the Mr. Stetson's Pretty Country Place, Idro, at Ashbourne Station. A Good Example of the Solid Construction Which Modern Taste Applies to Cottage Architecture. Great improvement in suburban residence property is visible along the North Pennsylvania Railroad, and there are many persons who think that this attractive rural district, once the favorite locality for the suburban homes of many prominent Phila delphians, is destined to a renewal of prestige and a revival of its old time popularity. Already the line of the road for a dozen IDRO, ME.

JOHN B. miles or more is bordered with attractive landscape where new and clean clipped lawns, handsome stations and grounds and charming modern country residences increase the beauty of the view and indicate that the tide of improvement and development of the waste places has set in this direction. One of the most picturesque stations within easy distance of the city is Ashbourne, seven miles out, where there is one of tho finest station buildings along the line of the road and very ornamental grounds, the latter exhibiting many picturesque features, given by R. J. Dobbins, whose couutry place is near by.

The country at this point is undulating, the landscape varied and very attractive and there is much thick woodland and many fine trees. Idro, the pleasant country abode of John B. Stetson, the successful manufacturer, half a milo from the station, enjoys the distinction of an odd Russian name which means "cool and pleasant" and aptly describes the situation. The place contains fifteen acres, which includes a great expanse of lawn, many groups of noble trees, a little lake THE NEWS IN WILMINGTON. The Location of the State Encampment The Street and Sewer Commission.

Wilmington, July 9. Tho week just closed was ushered in by tho glorious Fourth in a way that for noise has not been equaled at any time during the past fifteen year3. The day was entirely given over to the burning of powder and athletic sports, and the interest taken in the celebration was due largely to The Times' agitation of the matter in getting up its "People's" jubilee in Philadelphia. Military circles here arc still agitated over tbe location of the State encampment. The idea of selecting Claymont, on tho Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad, has been abandoned and for some reason, known only to the adjutant general, Brandywine Springs, by far the most eligible site and tho one favored by the local companies, who form a large proportion of State Guard, ignored.

Rehoboth is the place now fixed upon and unless some revolution takes placo tho boys will go into camp at that place about July 25. The date, however, depends largely upon the amount of red tape delay with which General Kenney's requisition on tho War Department at Washington is treated. Tents are a necessity and as the State has none tho adjtitantgeneral must depend upon his requisition for a supply. Some officers believe that the delay in filling this requisition will result in at least a month's delay. The latest of Town Topics contains" a scurrilous attack on Levi Bird, of this city.

It takes up tho tactot his recent mar riago to Mrs. Kane and tlion deliberately and for no apparent cause, save a desire to be malicious, besmirches the reputation of the lady by assertions which it true would place her beyond the pale of decent society. The nowsdealers hero are overrun with demands for copies of the sheet and are unable, to fill orders given. Ilorctoforo the circulation of tho paper has been confined to threo or four copies, purchased by peoplo who havo an inherent love for filth aud social scandal. Arturio Machado, the young Cuban who was found on Wednesday at tho Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Station suffering from dementia, was removed to New York on Thursday by a represcuative of the Spanish Consulate in that city.

His father, who it appears is a high official iu the province of Matnnzas, Cuba, allowed him $100 per month for spending money, and with this sum young Machado gave as full rein to his Don Juan propensities as the amount would permit. Letters found on his person when lie was searched at the police station show that several young women wcro anxious to teach him tho intricacies of tho English language, aud train his lingers to a wholesome knowledgo of piano playing. The young man had evidently fallen among females of doubtful morals, aud in his pursuit alter wine and song had been left high and dry on the shore of incipient insanity. The City Council has authorized its Solicitor to retain associato counsel for the purpose of getting a full and binding opinion of the Council's jurisdiction with respect to all the provisions of the street and sewer commission act passed by the last Legislature. Various constructions havo been placed UH)ii tho bill, and Council wants the full bearing and intent of the measure.

Tho Citv Solicitor is allowed the sum of $500 with which to conipensirto outsido talent. As nearly every lawyer of standing in tho city is now engaged upon an interpretation of this same act, it would seem that the full bearing and intent of the measure" is likely to lie reached. The members of the Street and Sewer Commission' have taken quarters in the Water Department building and have begun tho work of cleaning Augean stables. It is altogether likely, however, that litigation will ensue, and with Council pulling in one direction and the commission in another there is a probability of lively timos ahead. The trustees of Delaware College mot in Dover on Thursday and decided to suspend further action until March next, leaving the preferred resignations of the faculty, which the board had called for, lying on tho tablo until that time.

This action was taken immediately after the passage of an adverse vote of IS to 7 on a motion to invito tho faculty to continuo on duty until March. There were present at the mooting: Dr. Peter Kevser, nf Philadelphia; Dr. V. Ellou Buck and the Hon.

C. B. Love, of Wilmington; William J. Ferris, of New Castle; S. Mlnnt Curtis, OcorgcO.

Evans, Dr. II. O. M. Kollock.Dr.

N. II. Ciark.J. II. Hossinger.D.

J. Murphy and J. F. Williamson, of Newark: (lovernor Biggs and John A. Reynolds, of Middlctown; John F.

Saulshury, Dr. Mustard, John C. Stoekley and a large number of prominent citizens from the other end of the State. A resume of tho situation gives about the following showing: The trrstcca first called for tho resignations of all the faculty, which were duly handed in. Then, with the resignations before them, the trustees said by a decisive voto that they would not Invito the faculty to occupy their respective chairs until March, hut hy tho smallest possible majority sullered them to remain.

The situation Is not a comfortable one and will be failure from the stark tended for our good," was the utterance of many a voice husky with emotion. "And General Wistar's emotion elicited more commendation than all our set speeches that we spent weeks in preparing, was the unanimous expression of the brigadiers," as Generals Burns, Owen, Smith, Palmer, Graham and Cowan were called. A NOTABLE CONVERSION. You are nearly always right, but in your desire to have your regiment return the flags they captured from Pickett's Division at your reunion on the 3d, I think you have made a great mistake," said Colonel William B. Mann, who, for a full quarter of a century, was called the wheol horso of the Republican party.

After Colonel Mann was comfortably seated beside an open window in the Court House at Gettysburg on Saturday evening, July 3, ho called John W. Frazicr, secretary of the committee a arrangements, to him and said: "I have one condition to exact. I must not be asked to make a speech here to night," and the conditions were agreed to reluctantly. Ou returning to his hotel Colonel Mann remarked: "I never felt so much like making a speech in my life as I did tonight," and when asked what he would have said, Colonel Mann replied I would not have spoken more than five minutes, but I would have said that I had undergone a complete change iu regard to Confederate flags and monuments. I would have said to Pickett's men I have witnessed the sincerity of your devotion to the flag of our country.

I recognize the fact that you are American citizens for all time to come, our brothers, citizens of a common couutry, and if you cannot place your monument upon the spot whero your leader fell, place it anywhere else you pleaso bring it down to Philadel phia and place it in Independence Square if you want to." Had Colonel Mann spoken for five minutes under the inspiration of Saturday night's meeting his speech before this would have been read by fifty million people with proud satisfaction. LOYAL VIROINIA. And no wonder Colonel Mann melted. It was the grandson of Patrick Henry who said in that Court House at Gettysburg "And now I want to say a word about the flags. There is not a true man at the South to day but who feels as if he would like to stand at the tombs of Lincoln and Grant, to plant a llower there and water it with a manly tear In the presence of a feeling like this, too sacred and deep for utterance, what matters it who shall keep the battle flags? They passed into your hands in brave and manly combat, untouched by dishonor, after a baptism in blood that made tho gray jacket a mantle of glory, and we are as willing your people should keep them as ours.

They are in the hands of our government and brethron, to whom our honor should be as dear as their own. Never again will our old battle flags wave in strife. They havo gone down forever, but they went down in glory and in honor. They are dead, and we love and follow alono now the living flag which floats from Key West to Behring Straits from Bunker Hill to San Francisco." Cheer upon cheor woke tho echoes of Gettysburg as the orator uttered these words. An old veteran from Virginia, six feet six inches in his stockings, stood up liko a mighty giaut and waved the only flag iu the Court House the American flag brought from Richmond by Pickett's Division Association and the more that old veteran waved that emblem of national unity, the more men shouted and waved their hats in air, and when Mrs.

Pickett unloosed tho beautiful red and black striped silk scarf from around her neck and waved it in unison with hats and handkerchiefs, it just brought the house down. No wonder Colonel Mann was moved to repentance. THE REUNION. The Doylcstown Intelligencer is one of the ablest and most respected Republican journals of the State, and it is as conspicuous for its manly candor as for its ability. Speaking of the Gettysburg reunion of tho Philadelphia Brigade and Pickett's Division, it says: "Such a spectacle as this must do much to eradicate from the popular mind North or South any notion of sectionalism that may have existed or have been fostered by prejudice or education.

The visiting of posts and camps has a tendency in the same direction, and they are a help so far as they go but tho Gettysburg reunion of Pickett's Division and the Philadelphia Brigade must, from all associations, surroundings, history of the organizations aud records of the fight, prove a far greater and stronger influeuccin promoting fraternal feelings befweon tho former antagonists than thoirwmus of verbal expressions or volumes of written addresses. Tho one thing most needed for fraternal feelings, mutual esteem and national unity and welfare is a more intimate acquaintance between tho people of tho various States and substantial manifestations of respect, regard and appreciation. Thcso the Gettysburg reunion has furnished in surprising degrco; aud thereupon, not only the ex soldiers, but the people, tho communities and the States they represent are to bo congratulated." HONORING AMERICAN HEROISM. The Philadelphia lirlgade Proposing a Monument Where Armlstead Fell. Two significant Incidents occurred nt tho dedication ol the nionnmenterected to commemorate the bravery of Cowan's Battery, at Gettysburg, July 3.

Tho first was the return of a pearl handled sword taken by Colonel Cowan from a young Virginia ofllccr who was killed about Ilfly feet In front of Colonel Cowan's guns.nnd the other was tho resolution drafted by John W. Krazier aud offered by General W. V. Bums looking to the erection of a monument to commemorate Amertcau heroism and to be placed on the spot where General Armlstead fell. In banding the sword over to Pickett's men Coloucl Cowan said that he had read lu tho Louisville (owner Journal that Baker's old regiment, the Seventy first of the Pennsylvania line, desired to inako tho fraternal mooting at Gettysburg complete by returning to Pickett's Division Association tbe three Hags captured by them July 3, 18(13.

A a Iteptibllean, coming from a Slate (Kentucky) where It cost something for a man to be a Hcpiihlicnn, Colonel Cowan said lie heartily approved of that considerate net on the part of the Seventy first, and, as his battery iiad no captured Hugs to return, he concluded to emulate the example of that regiment by returning the sword In question. The speech ol Colonel C'ownu wus loudly applauded by tho men of his old command anil tho Philadelphia Brigade, nearly all of whom were present, and acting upon the inspiration of the moment Mr. Fruzior hastily formulated this resolution: "HK.tni.VKii, Hy tho Philadelphia Brigade and Cowan's New York Buttery, that the Gettysburg Memorial Association be nsked to grunt the privilege to these two organizations of erecting a moiiutiieul commemorative nf American heroism upon ttie spot where General Armlstead fell while lending the charge ol Pickett's Division, July IHS7, the highest tldi murk of battle reached by Confederate soldiers." Alter drafting that resolution Mr. Frnzler stepped over loColoncl Baehulder, who was upon the platlorm, and said to him thai, with a view ol testing theseiitlment of those who faced Pickett's Division upon the question I placing a monument upon the spot where Armmtond was killed Inside ot the Union lines, a resolution was about to bo ollered mid that II ho was still opposed to the erection of such a monument now was the time to oppose It. "on the cnnirnrv," aid Colonel llaeiielder.

of the Gettysburg Memorial AsssiH'latlou, "I havo been trying for three years to secure tho crcclioii of monument nt that spot and I um lu favor of such a resolution." The resolution was then offered by General Burns, and Colonel Cowan asked nil present who favored Its passngc to hold up their right and Instantly a thousand hands were belli high In nlr. "All who are opnmcd to It mid do not tlonlre to be recognized as upturning It hold down their bauds and say no, said Colonel Cownn, and not one negative Voice was heard In Hint assemblage. "Carried unanimously, an 1 supposed It would be," said Colonel Cowan. And now, through the Initiative of Mr. Frn.ler.

a monument will be erected to mark the highest point reached hv thrConfederatn army and repelled by the Union forces under circumstances of heroism on both sides unparalleled lu the history of War sluco wars were louguu A Deep Question, If Jesus should eoine down to morrow, nu naicnci sun saw in uin nana, And a gripsack of tools on his shoulder. And tramp upend down through the land, And preach to tbe preachers who preach How many would hoed his command? r. Uxigt in Aioiouk Agitator. has been furnished as a sitting room and commands a charming view. There are more paintings here, tables littered with books and bric a brac and cozy easy chairs, on one of which on a balsam cushion is painted, Bring sweet dreams and perfect rest." The chambers are large and airy and the principal ono opens into the nursery, which contains an aggregation of curious things such as children love.

The upper roomB are cheerfully and pleasantly furnished and all look out on fine views. The outbuildings include a spacious and handsome grapery, besides other conservatories and a rose house. Quite a large space is also laid out in flower beds. Workmen are now finishing the foundations for an immense tank to hold 50,000 gallons, which is to supply the place with water. There is a largo and very elegant stable, built entirely of stone, which contains six horses and numerous conveyances.

An odd feature on tho lawn is a wire monkey house, whore Jacco, an intelligent apo, keeps up his antics daily and serves as a great source of amusement, especially to the children. Mr. Stetson has lately purchased some adjoining property and contemplates extensive improvements. SAVED BY A DOG. A Scotch Terrier That Silences Somo of the Llbolers of His Race.

From the St. Louis Globe Democrat. Mr. James McNichol, of 1509 Chestnut street, is tho owner of probably the most remarkable dog in St. Louis.

Money cannot buy Jack, for such is the cauine hero's name, oven Mrs. MeNichol, an inveterate hater of dogs, having succumbed to tho loyalty and intelligence displayed by the littto Scotch terrier in saving from an awful and untimely end her niece and adopted child, Belle. Belle is only 12 years old, and sho and Jack have always been warm friends. Recently they met with an experienco which neither of them is likely to forget, and which has elevated Jack to an enviable position among his kind. Ono day, when thoy were up stairs together, Bollo had occasion to enters clothes clo3set filled with shelves.

There was just enough room between the shelves aud the entrance for her to stand erect, and while she was doing so Jack, in a playful mood, stood on his hind legs, and with his fore paws on the door, closed it tight The closet opened from the outsido only, aud in it, almost hermetically sealed, her outcries silenced to the inmates of tho honse, her danger known only to tho dog. Belle was left to die in all the horrors of strangulation. But endowed with a reason almost human, though donied the gift of speech, tho intelligent animal, after somo futile efforts at assistance, trotted down the stairs till he found the old family servant, when ho endeavored by every means possiblo to a dog to attract her attention and induco her to follow him. At first sho thought him mad, but finally concluded to see what ho would do and started upstairs after him. Jack turning himself around and wagging his tail at every step.

I'pon reaching tho closet his winnings and demonstrations increased, and when it was opened Belle was found in an unconscious condition. Iu fivo minutes more sho would have been dead, although she had, with great presence of mind, managed to turn around and apply her mouth to the keyhole. Jack was overcome with joy at tho rescuo and refused to bo parted from Belle for somo days, lying at her feet during meals, although he had never before been in the habit of entering the dining room. An Improvlsatore at the Age of Six. From the Boston ITerflM.

Boston rejoices lu the presence of an Infant phenomenon. The particular vanity of this small specimen ol humanity is music natural ly enough, according the law of heredity, as both parents are professional singers. Kbo Is of the immcnBcngcof six years and already Bbows such a sensitive car that it must be extremely pnlnful for her to hear our street bnnd or a huud organ, with even a moukey attachment, play under tho window. His said when visitors nre calling the phenomenon Is commanded "uot to Improvise," whereupon she replies with Indignation, "lint I in noil Thlsissometliliigof lirnhms. Don't you recognize his stylo? Heavens! and this is believed to be an everyday occurence, A Midsummer Story of Rats.

From the 0ms Valley (Cnl.) Union. It Is well known that colonies ol rats find homes In the underground workings of tho mines, where they enjoy good living from the scraps tho miners leavo from their dinner buckets. Tho late shut down of our minus, which lasted three nnd a half weeks, put the rats on short rations, and in the Idaho mine they wore reduced to such straits that they resorted to tho oil cans which wero used to oil the machine drills. Tho tops of these cans wero screwed on, but the rats wero Ingenious enough unscrew them, and Insert I heir tails through the mouth of the cans nnd into the oil, and then satisfying their appetites by licking tho oil Ironi their tails. A Horn Growing From a Uuinan Head.

Dublin Medical Journal. An interesting addition has Just been made to the museum of tho Hospital Saint Louis, In Paris, In the shapo of a strong and solid born, which ban boon surgically removed from the bend of a woman residing at Ilycros, lu tbo Itivlcra, This nppcudago grew from the scalp, was twenty ono centimeters (eight Inches) long and in appearance aud consistency resembles tho born uf a gont. This deformity la rare, but not so much so as Is generally Imagined. Cloquet. the eminent anatomist, records a case and l'o in an nay bus collected Ufty ntno cases, The Country Will Sustain the President.

From the New York Tlnios. Inrt. Hep. The country sustained the President In vetoing the dependent pension bill nnd It will tustulu bl in against tbe attacks of pseudo patriots In and out of the (Irand Army of the Republic. II that organisation pornilti Itself to be dragged Into polities hy such men ns Falrchlld and Forakcrnnd Tattle It will be futnl to the purpose for which It wns tunned, it will breed dissension, division and discord, and tho noble organization will go to Pieces, while the Itepiibllcnu fmrty will bo Injured and uot helped by Its uto.

Those Whom the Hot Waves Love. From ths Wllluuiisporl bulletin, The seaside hotel man sec money In bis purse as the mcroury ascouda to seal. red and black brick with a red tile roof. The general effect is low and rambling and gives an impression of coolness and comfort. Tho honse has no distinctive architectural plan and has no striking architectural features.

It is simply a pleasant, comfort ablo stone and brick country house. The porte cochero is of stone and beside the arch over the drive has a second arch which spans the porch and gives a cool and pretty effect. The house altogether gives the impression of being spread out over ground a great deal more than rising in air. It is low and has no towers or pinnacles. The north side, which is the most picturesque view, shows a small projecting bay on the second story, supported by two stone bracket arches reaching to the ground.

The buildings at the back, which are also of brick and stone, are very compact, and the laundry and kitchen are isolated from the house. The porch is very pretty and on the side is fringed with boxes of plants. Purple clematis climbs up one side of the house and dark ivy the other. The door entering the hall is of massivo heavy wrought iron hinges and fastenings in antique designs. The hall, though small, is striking, and with its oak sides and ceilings gives a pleasant inipres The latest Teport from Dover has it that President Caldwell will resign at once.

The Wilmington City Electric Company has ordered another 100 horse power engine and dynamo in order to supply the constantly increasing demand for motor power. Should the demand still continuo additional room will be necessary. The Rivcrview extension of the City Passenger Railway will be run by electricity, the company having contracted with the Spragtio motor peoplo, who will furnish the dynamo and put up poles aud wires. Tho engine and dynamo will bo placed in the local electric light plant, which will supply the necessary steam. In the city limits cars will bo run at tho rato of eight miles an hour; outsido, the speed will be increased to fifteen miles.

There is somo talk of applying electricity to the Market Stroot Lino, belonging to tho same company. The Brandywine Summit Camp will open in a few days and promises to bo largely attended. Tho Rov. R. C.

Jones, of Mount Salem, will be in charge. A largo number of people were on tho grounds ou Thursday selocting locations. Plans for the new Cool Spring Park havo been completed and show au attractive suggestion of artificial beauty. Thero will be walks, fountains, fish ponds, lakes, rustic bridges, tho whole to cost about $11,000. Tho grounds cover an area of five acres.

Joseph Stickney's steam yacht, just finished by the Harlan Hollingsworth Company, went into commission to day. During her formal trial trip she steamed eighteen and a half miles per hour on slack water. The Harlan Hollingsworth Company have just commenced work on a 2,000 ton steam collier for Ueury Wiusor of Philadelphia. Tho Natatorium, under the management of Professor A. 8.

Webster, has achieved a great success and is patronized largely by ladies. Proctor Soulin are putting elaborate frescoes on tho walls of tho Academy of Music. The season opens August 21). There is talk of erecting a permanent club bouse on the grounds at Mnth and Lombard streets and enclosing the lot. The projectors proposo to lay out a track and give monthly athletic sports.

On Tuesday last tho Delaware Field Club defeated the first eleven of the (Junker Citv Club, of Philadelphia, by a scoro of SOB to ISO. Tho visitors were outplayed at every point. 1 he Kent County Rifle Club was defeated ou Tuesday by the Wilmington club, the Scoro standing ooo to 4nJ. The steam yacht Falcon, which has been purchased by J. Taylor Cause, president of the Harlan Hollingsworth.

Company, weut out yesterday on a three days' cruise. Harry T. (iatise, vice president and secretary of tho company, with a party ot friends was on board. Tho yacht will go as fur as Capo May Point. Tho following prominent Wilmingtonians are away on their summer outing: Eldridge Pierce and family, W.

V. Bond and family. W. N. Hamilton and family, Joseph Hill, of Crosby mil Charles rJ.

ntz, Caspar Kendall, Heury B. Seidcl, of tho Seidcl Hastings Mrs. Harlan Oause, W. M. Drein, William Can by and family, Dr.

A. Kittinger, J. II. llofl'ecker, Joseph A. Richardson, I).

P. Smyth and family, Alfred 1). Warner and family, Dr. H. R.

Wilson, Dr. S. W. Murphy, ltuel Heisler. Quito a number are on their way to Europe and several havo already been registered at tho Loudon Exchange.

Sharp Sight of Illids of Prey, From ttie Cleveland Leader. A hawk can spy a lark upon a piece of eartn utmost exactly tho satno color at twenty times tho distance it is perceptible to a man or dog; a kite soaring outof human sight enn still distinguish and pounce upon lizards nil field mice ou tho ground, and tho distance which vultures and eagles can spy out their prey Is almost Incredible. Ileeent discoveries, and especially Darwin's observations, havo Inclined naturalists to tho belief that birds of prey have not the ncuto sense of smell with which Ibey wero once accredited. Their ncuto sight seems better to account for their actions and they appear to be guided by sight alone, as they never snlfl nt anything, but dart straight at the object of their desire. Preparing Ilunnnas fur the Trade.

From tbo Chicago Herald. The Italians In (lie vicinity of Monroe nnd Oreen streets have shanty whero they hang bauanas to ripen. It Is a low, squatty structure, about tho size of an ordinary woodshed, and Is so arranged that 2i0 bunches of buiiunas enn bo suspended very nicely. It Is hero that nearly all tho bananas sold along Washington boulovnrd aro ripened. They nre allowed to hang ten days, when they are taken down, polished with a rag aud cut Into clusters.

Volla Ma Vie. To him whose hardest toll seems play, Hlnce well lie loves his labor, Life gives contlnuul holiday, While Time plays pipe and tabor. To him who on a crust can dine, With frugal sin of water, Fortune sends gifts of catos and wine, llccuuso he uevor sought bur. Be modest In demands on Fata, He thankful for small mercies And take what comes, or stain or late, Willi blessings, not with curses. J.

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