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Daily Republican., 1884-02-14
Assault anu Battery

Yesterday afternoon James Ma,
lough was arrested on Church s,.g \
officer Adams for being drunk ~
this morning was arraigned M
Judge Cummins 10 answer Eg
offence. Last night a man wJ|
John Sinclair appeared before ,Aejg,
and preferred charge of assault y
battery against Mccullough, and n
was also tried on that charge
The evidence showed tha, h4 NJ
been boarding with the comp.sb,J
and owed him 1878 when he a,ienr,
TO remove his trunk, and when NJ
clair stopped him fight ensued lpr,I
which stove was upset and a Sl,
chair and teapot broken. He succssI|
however, in getting Sinclair head
chancery, and blackend his eyes.
Mccullough claimed that Sind,
struck him first, and that Mrs. Sine,
struck him over the head with rJE.
but this was not credited by the CCV.I
although he produced another b0a,s|
who was also leaving ~ the same NJ
to substantiate IL. Judge Cummtu 4
clared him guilty, and SENTENCED b
to pay fine OF s. and costs.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14
IN. I.se W,,ls.. W. rerbsrs.

The "Grace Church Work." pub.
lished In the interest Of Grace Church,
Wilmington, Del, speaks as follows oil
the late VIM. W. TOrbert
William W. Torbst, m esteemed
member of Grace Church, was born In
this city, February 20, 1912, and died at
his residence, No 403 Delaware avenue,
December Is, 1883. His early life WAS
spent In the work of civil engineer, in
the construction of railroads in Penn.
sylvania and Georgia, and OF public
works in Indiana during, which
period he was honorably associated
with tho late j. Edgar Thompson, of
the Pennsylvania Railroad and Howard d
Stansbury of the United States Engi.
netr Corps.
His health declining In 1910, he pnr-
chased farm in Mill Creek Hundred.
He married Miss Elizabeth, daughter
of the late Rev. William TOrbert, of the
Philadelphia Conference. In 1876, he
was appointed an officer In the Farmers
Bank, Of this city, from which, after
several prolonged terms Of service, he
finally severed his connection in 1875,
by reason of failing he,lth.
He united with the Methodist Episco.
pal church In 1874, at Newport, Della
ware, and, upon his return to Whining
ton, Joined, st. Paul's church, which he
served usefully AZ Sunday school teach.
er and trustee. In 1868, with his family,
he came by certificate to Grace, and re-
mained consistently and happily In its
communion until his death .
Mr.. Torbert was unassuming, bu'
earnest and thoughtful In tempera-
ment, and faithful and devoted chris.
tan, who loved and served God and
the church with unswerving fidelity.
He was honored by all who knew him,
and possessed high testimonials of per.
sonal worth from the various business
men with whom he had been assoca.
ted. In his family his presence was u
benediction, and TO his loved ones his
loss seems irrepaiable.
His last illness was of only fort
nights duration, but in 1t he was sus.
tanned by an unfaltering trust, and
passed away in the blessed hope of i'm.
mortality, to join among other loved
ones, "a precious daughter, who after a
brief but beautiful life, ascended into
the heavens in January. 1880.
"The memory of the just is blessed"
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14
Plain Talk at n Banquet

LONDON, Feb. IA A banquet wa.
given at the st. Stephens Club last
night in connection with the unveilinl
OF bust Of the late Earl of Beacons.
field. The Marquis Of Salisbury, Sir
Stafford Northcot", Niscount Gran
brook and the Right Hon. Edward Glib
son were the principal speakers.
The Marquis OF Salisbury in the course
OF his speech said that in spite Of the
radical threats Of abolishing the House
OF Lords the country would always
appreciate that body while it continued
to give sincere, impartial aud indepen-
dent opinions, and did not remain con
tent simply TO register the DEGREES Of
the cauCus-riiden Commons. He paid
an eloquent tribute to the garrison of
Sinkat, declaring that after having
eaten the last bit of garbage those men
had been inarsacred because they had
trusted England too much.
Sir Stafford Northcote said it appear
ed that Great Britain was ON the eve Of
second Egyptian war. He hoped that
the voice ut the country would support
the outspoken verli;t of the House of
Lords.
The sole aim ofthe government seem.
ed to be to ohirk the responsibility. The
time has arrived TO stir up the constit-
uencics and demand their verdict
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14


DUBLIo ohnE-rhE uNDERSlGN.
l. ed having sold his farm, situated u
mile and a half north west of Centrevil lie, md
a mile and a halt from Faryilie, Will sell
the following property without reserve, Un
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2lSr, 1854,
at u o'clock, m, as follows:
Two head OF horses. FIll, Il bay horse, kind
and gentle, good farm horse. One bay mare
Dolly with foal, an excellent brood mare,
gentle in all kinds of harness.: atOt. Maud,
coming one year old; 7 head of cows. some
with calf at side, some spriDging i Chester
White sh0ats a lot Of chickens aud turkey,:
farm wagon; market dearborn almost new :;
one set OF double wagon harness Il set OF
dearborn harness collars and brides
FARMING IMPLEMENTS: Syracuse plough
l cultlVatOT, twin harTOws, ! grain tan.
Pennpck cOrn.shellCr, ! steel tooth horse
rake, grind stone, ! feed chest. chains,
iorks,shovels,picks, maui and wedges, alot Of
hay and straw fy the ton. and iodGer by the
bundle, wheat and oats, two hundred and
fifty bushels OF corn.
DAIRY FIXTURES: butter tub, | cburn.
hutter worker and prints, butter scales, /
keids Creamery, ice cream freezer, new; .wo
cream cans and lot Of milk pans.
FURNITURE: good piano aln!ost [ new,
two bureaus. 3 bedsteads, WASH stand n
book case, a lot OF books | parlor stove.
table and chairs
lEhMs III sums over $50, s months cred
IL without interest, If paid when due. the
purchaser giving "A bankable note win nm
proved thdOter. Discount OF Der cent tor
cash on all SumI over Y3D
oaie positive. No postponement on account
OF the weathr.
ALEXANDER CAMPRLLL
l.. '" STIpHAM SON, Auctioneers.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14
Ruin snd DosOlaslOa.

MARIETTA, o., Feb. 13.-The CORES.
pondent Of the Philadelphia Times has
just made the dangerous trip from
Wheeling 30 Marietta in an open boat
The scene presented was one of ruin
and desolation. The beautiful valley
is graveyard of wrecked homes, desc.
lated farms and ruined fortunes. The
small towns have suffered most Ben
wood, w. Va, is totally submerged
and the wretc bed people are shivering
in box cars on the hiIlsides. The water
has been up for week and Is now fall
ing slowly being fed by heavy local
rains.
. New Martinsville, capital of Wetzel
county, shows nothing but the house
tops. Several lives have been lost and
large numbers of valuable cattle. The
citizens have planted cannon on the
hilltop and fire a volley into every
steamboat that pas ses. They do this on
grounds that the waves made by the
boats topple buildings from the founda.
tions. Halfa dozen pilots have been
severely wounded and a number Of pas :
pengers injured.
Cochransyille is washed out. The
pretty little town has but three houses
left. Five hundred people on the hills
are depending on charity for daily
bread. Marietta has two thousand five
hundred people in destitute cirCumstan.
ces. The number of needy persons in-
creases each day.
Two thousand dollars have been fur
nished by the government, but that
will not go far. The whole country foI
miles is in a Ike condition. The loss
in Washington county is estimated at
~, 800, 900. No aid can come from the
surrounding country. Marietta is the
oldest city in Ohio and is probably the
heaviest sufferer. The number of houses
demolished cannot be counted. Four
hundred houses toated past in single
day.
Belpre, opposite the historic Island of
Bleunerhassett, had every store and
mill carried away. On every island be-
tween this place and Wheeling hang
clusters Of houses, barns, spans of
bridges, oil tanks and cars. The Ohio
River Railroad, which has just been
completed between ParkersDurg and
Wheeling, w. Va, was washed by the
waves The track is gone for miles.
Sections of it are lodged on tue OhiO c
hills. Every hollow is filled with
floating cars, AT Parkersburg three
engines are in the river, two farms have
slid down on the road in places and
buried its track for half mile. Moth
ing remains but few iron bridges.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14
RUNAWAY md Mnsh

Mr.. Luden, the grocer at 5Os ID
Sixth street, removed the bride h,
his horses head about one O'Clock :.
terday afternoon, In order 10 gr
some feed, while attached to the wlgi
when an exciting race took Place,
which a great many citizrus jdll
and there seemed tO he q genera. I'd
out of women and children to gs
peep at it. The wagon, after uarfa
escaping running into the drug 'D.
DIR. B. Smith at Seventh and "A
streets, was left standing near byul
broken shafts aud badly dishpIp..
the harness givin away, and thr .s
continued on lts fight for some i.as
before it finally cLne 70 a halt nI
wagon was taken 10 the shop of \
Coaie for repairs, and it is estimgl
that II will cUsi about $50 to nut /,
good running order. Mr. InleD wi
Il" mpr" careful Hereafter 10 mOFe,j
secure his horse before attempting
remove the bridir from its head.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14
Violating the Liquor Laws,

II has been known for some time III
certain parties have Deen engaged
selling liquor in the forests Of la
county, on which the United Sla
speclal tax has not been paid, 4
United States Marshal McMulIeD ltd
mined to break the traffic up.
A few weeks ago he arres ed rII
named Jack Collins, who is nowInNj
Castle Jail, and has been on he ~1'
for another violatOr Of the ,aw LsIi
Ah.l Butler, who kept what Is kad
as n Jng tavern near FarninC'o0
Since Collins was arrested Bltg
been hiding and dodging the ma
but was finally captured By neFl
Marshal william Simpson and N@y
TO this city. He was to have la
hearing before United States CoH-
sloner Smith tins morning, huf Oh
count of the non-arriva. Of witres,A
was postponed until this Afternoon
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14
Funerat OF ferry Iodine

Perry Iodine, prominent GOV
citizen, who died Oh Saturday mon
last, was buried yesterday alid2
from his late residence on Orange"
above Eleventh. The remains
conveyed to Bethel A. NJ, j., tNi'
where appropriate services weFr "
the Rev. Mr.. Beckett preaching
funeral sermon. olive Lodge, 49,
Masons, a tended the fnnera IN aOs
and at the grave performed the fS'
solemn burial services.
The interment took place At ,"
ter'S Union cemetery. The tuner"
ttge was d large one.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14
Trinity Guild.

The regular monthly meeting
Trinity Guild was held On Tues
evening, when the following reo.G'
was unanimously adopted
Resolved, That the thanks ON
guild are due, AND are hereby ccHli
ex'endei, to the committee On rr'
tainments, for the very sa'isiac'oE'
ter'alnlnent 80 successfully rrrS|
on the evening Of February ID
Opera House and also TO all 10
outside of our own membership wMI
willingly and acceptably assl-iel
the same, and to whom, in ~
measure, its smcreNs was dne.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14
ktuiined by L1shtnIBe

During the sharp prals OF 'Hns. +
and vivid flashes of lightning u, ml Nv,
ing, a workman on the new N"' s'
street bridge was badly stunI' ~ ~,
few minutes. The electric ilHl" pS,J
through his lower limbs IKE ~"
and for n minute or two me V''" "A
very severe. He soon recover"
the shock, however, and resume"
labors.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14
Pay Up.

All persons who have not yo
their county and poor tax tor NV ::
1888, should make arrangemrh''
so, as Messrs. Dickey ard N'ms Nn., "a,
becoming rather impatient an" y '", n,Ies
to levy ON property of all .,r, n',."r !
al an early day. The coI'er,;,6 ,,,;,6
they are rcquired to s"'lII we we 0
county, and they cannot ''f' 'D'
ney out OF their own pockets
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14
A CbRnce 10 Get u Wife.

A girl at New Lisbon, Ohio, has an
bounced herself as the prize in a rattle,
a hundred chances at a dollar apiece,
She aiiirms her sincere willingness to
marry the winner, provided he is un-
der forty years of age and bears a good
reputation. She is described as pretty,
intelligent, and heretofore unassailed
by adverse criticism.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14
Weather Prophets.

Stansbury Murray, Jr., the popular
barber, No. l0i L. Front street, has
been repeatedly questioned in reference
to the continued bad weather, but he
says he cannot account for it until ht
consults Hymen, the tonsoral artist al
the Deer Park Hotel, Newark, who, in
addition to being a smoker Of the Waies
cigars, is "A weathe. prophet Of some
note.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14
Accident 10 the Claudia.

The steam tug Claudia was hrough,
!" u sudden stand still yesterday, while
passing through .he draw Of Third
otrtet bridge. At the time she stopped
the engine was still in motion and the
captain was ut Il loss to understand it,
until after he had made examination,
when he discovered that the shaft OF
The boat had broken off near the end,
anu the broken piece with the propeller
attached had sunk. The tug Martha
was Summoned and the disabled boat
taken to the Pnsey ~ Jones Com
pany' ship yards for ropairs.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14
Ffued for Assault

Isaac Haydn who was cll't m,
fore Judge Cummlns with s' Il Il
an assault and battery on a, IN,
the gatr-kerper at jackson " 81
was aG.udged guilty and 'l'IrI tla
costs. 'rne Judge also dorlat' ,,i,l ,
Court ha,, not enough i''lofn i a,i
the charge of larceny to p'o''" y
Hayden.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14
Fine lbrODerty

The handsome farm Of SamueI Gregg,
situated near DUPONT station, Curlsji.
ana Hundred, and containing ~ acres,
will be sold at public sale on saturday
next, at 2 O'Clock, p. IN. Anyone wish
ing to purchase fine country residence
should look after this property,
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14
walls Blown DGwu.

The side walls Of Knowles woolen
mil, recently DESTROYED by fire at New
Castle, was blown down this morning
by the high wind. The walls fell with
a lou crash and persons living in the
vicinity were considerably frightened.
Fortunately no one was injured. This
accident will entail additional expense
in rebuilding the mill.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14
LOCALTIME TABLA
Corrected November IL, 1888.
TRAINS LEAVE WILMINGTON


FOR PHILADELPHIA, 2O0-2 45*-8. 81
g. .4O-7. .O0-7 50-8 lot 8.15 % 90
9. .39-9. $40. .O7-10. 30-1l 80 a. IN. -
l2. 2.00tm;-l2.4 Aba. .3S-1. .54-2. So 4 0t
-5 l7*-53Ot- 6.lO-6.57*-6.46*-7. .40'
8. 55* p. N.
FOR NEW YORK; ,2.O0#-2.45*-- 60
9T- IL So am. -l2 3S-l.5i-5.l7$-
q. 37*--6. I6* pm.
FOR BALTIMORE |. .05*-l 42*--4 43a-
sO5*-lO. O6%--a. IN. ;-l2.N-l,0O-1.'
ll-5 03-6. 90 .00-1l. .09* p. m.
FOR wAsHINGToS, / 42F-4. I3*-S0 05'
-l0.06 a. IN. IL. l.00-1.ll l-5.0 5.0O-5. a
-ll.O p. III.
FOR BALTo. AND INTERMEDIATE
STATIONS, l.O5*-l0 O6-- a. m. il. OF
d. .03-6.00 p. III.
Strains running both daily andSun-
day.
I Trains running only on Sunday.
FOR DELAWARE RAILROAD. $50
9.05 IN. IL. .l5-3 0O*-4. 00-6. 25t p.
m. No Sunday trains.
For New Castle only.
For Wyoming.
FOR WILMINGTON & NORTHERN
RAILROAD, 100 a. IN. 20. 55-5. 10. OF
p. IN.
FOR DELAWARE WESTERN RAILROAD,
7.05-l0.3O n. m.;-5W p. III.
TRAINS ARRIVE At WILMISGTON.
FROM PHILADELPHIA, 12.45*-l. 32A
=. 3S*-7. .45-S. 02*-9. .00-l0. VI 10. lot
ii. .26 a. N. m.;--l2.22-l2,5l-l. .O9-2. 3Ot
-. 30. .50-i 40-4. 3D. o. 29--5. .53.-6. GO
-6. 53-7. 35t-7. .4G-9. 43*--. 10 3S--ll .O3.
y. m.
FROM NEW YORK, ! 32'-4 3SH-s. O2s
a m. -l2.5l - 1.09-4.5 g. 53*-
l1.03* p. IN.
FROM BALTIMORE, 1.5l*-2. 49,. "a
-951-lla3 a. IN. Ia. 36-l.5l- 6.lls
g, 30*-6i3*-94 49* p. III.
FROM WASHINGTON, l.5l*-2.4S*-
ll.43 a. IN. ;--l2. 36-l.5l-5.ll*-6.30* 30*-
d. 43" p. m.
*Both daily and Sunday.
On Sunday only.
FROM DELAWARE RAILROAD, $50
9. 9.5O*-l0. .O0-a.m. ;--12. 4O-5. .O5f-6.5O
p. m. No Sunday trains.
*From New Castle only.
FROM WILMINGTON u NORTH EltN
RAILROAD, S.40-9.4S-1l.30 .. m; g.
45 p. m.
FHOM DELAWARE WESTERN RAIL
ROAD, 500 a. m %. 5p. m.
TRAINS LEAVE FOR WILMINGTON.
PHILADELPHIA BROAD STREET STA.
TIoN, l2.3O*-3. 45*--6. 3O-7. 20*-s. 3O*
3 los. 30 10. 10. j | 80. III 80 q.
m. IL 3O-l .G5t Il. b. 3.0l--3. 30
4.O24. 25--5. .05-5. 5.2l-6.0l-6. 05t -6. -
8. S.30*-0 30--l0. 0O*-l1 32*-p. m.
NEW CASTLE, S.33-935-10.O OIL. 40
a. m, 4.4O-6 30 p. IN.
Daily and Sunday.
t On Sunday only.
A train will leave Wilmington for
Newark and way stations, Sundays ex-
cepted, at 7.3S a. m. Returning leave
Newark at S.25 a. m, for Wilmington
and way stations.
DELAWARE, MARYLAND & VIRGINIA
RAILROAD.-Th 8 10 a. IN. Delaware
train, south bound, connects at Har-
rington with train on Delaware, Mary.
land 4 Virginia road for Milford,
Georgetown, Lewes, Rehoboth, Frank.
lin City and way stations. The p. IN.
south bound express on Delaware road
connects with all points as far south as
Georgetown, Lewes and Rehoboth. The
Leo p. m. train does not make close
connection with Delaware, Maryland &
Virginia road at Harrington. Trains
leaving Rehoboth, north bound, at 40
a IN. and 2 10 p. m, connect at Har-
ringtnn with trains due in Wilmington
at l2.O5 and $50 p. N.
Steamer leaves New York, pier 2G,
North river (fOot of Beach street, Mon
days and Thursdays at 3 p. III. Leaves
Lewes Tuesdays and Fridays on arrival
of train leaving Harrington at 11.55 a.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14
A Valentine Nerenade.

To-day being st. Valentines day, the
butchers Of Third street market were
serenaded by the street band. They
played several tunes and waltzes. The
band went away much pleased with
the collection taken up for them.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14
A Victim OF the Bowl.

Yesterday afternoon Cornelius Lyon
was found uelpiessy drunk on West
Trout street by officer Osborne and tax
en- to the hall. This morning he ad-
mitted the fact, plead guilty and was
fined 81 and costs.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14
HAY
VNOR SALE OK FXEHA NiEa yER,

NOR SALE OK EXDHANfE--A VERY
= desirable mill property and farm. near
city, having l0o-hors" water power Through
line II. u. Within 100 feet of mill. and on one
OF main ard best Public roads to city. Excel
lent situation for -four, woollen, paper, or
other manufacturing business. The owner
wishing TO retire from business and remove
to cit, will exchange for good city property.
For further information address Box 1903. viii.
D"l febb tn, ,we&sa-G&wtf
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14
City Republican Committee.

The City Republican Executive Com :
mittee will meet at the Office of Joseph
A. Bond, Sixth and Shipley streets, on
Saturday evening next, to make ar
rangements for holding the primary
election in the respective wards for the
election of a new Executive Committee
of five in each election district. The
members Of the Executive Committee
are as fol lows.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14
MARRIAGES..

CRA G-BOt tCHELLE.-On Wednesday,
February 18th, 1854, in Ollvet Presbyterian
Church, by :he pastor, the Rev. Charles
=. Mallery, Mr.. Joseph l.. Craig and Miss
Emma $. Kouchelle, both OF Bohemia
Manor, Maryland. /
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14
Levy Court.

The session this morning was occu-
pied in revising the assessments OF this
city,and verify ing copying OF same. Far
progress is beng made. The sessions OF
the court will be continued for some
two or three weeks.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14
N arch LIST

is approaching, and the Boston Clothing
House will quit the business at that
time, so if you want suit or pair of
pantaloons Cheap, you have little time
10 lose.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14

Try Taylor q Fulerton's fine cologne
water, imported bay rum and choice
handkerchief xtracts at 302 King street.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14
AIJtne New SDn"o

in Diamond Dyes full SUI pH pplsrs ~
ceivpd card of sample .od md Ma1
Veasey's drug store, E'gh'n
son streets.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14

Every chcwer of the Durham Plug
Tobacco ges clock worth $500. Chap
mar, Seventh and Orang..
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14

hNIED-A BOY TO ATTEND To
M,,,,o, heaters ana clean up generally at All
fl4.ets
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14

WANTED.h GIRL 70 DO GENEEAI
NJ aIa nhouSew1rk IA small family. Apply
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14

w ANTED-BOARDFRS - MAKRIEn
,W couj le or sirele persons: second stnrv
s, s,omL communicating room. at sO5 ShtnIry
lCbliSti
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14

ANlED "A HALF-GROWN Wu1rr
w S'rla VA Easl 3rd street. fls2t
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14

w ANIEl'-A WHITE GIKL FOR
styev., general housework at 2lS Eas, Sjyth
142tt
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14
Great fArkRinS

at the closing out sale at the Boston
Clothing House.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14

w hNlED-SEWING BY THE nav
w or week, Alb Washing ton street
-- 81
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14

w ANTED--A RELIABLE cor OREn
~ woman for cook. Best references re'
Ip,red. Middleaged woman preferred An,
ply AZ corner llth and Clayton streets rap
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14

ENOR RENT-A GOOD FRAME u0Jrsr
- ON the Lancaster road west of JIninn
''''o' ''"' 'o"' JOHN Ii. TATUM.
fl4.6tt
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14
Tne Talk Nlllle IAMn

Our goods opened this day at IU3 EAST
SIXTH STREET,
breakfast Cohce, % cents, at 1913 EAST
SIXTH STREET.
!, . f,s Of coffee, for 81, at 1903 EAST SIXTH
STREET
NJ OF oieAcelent coffee, Tor u, at 1903 EAST
Sixth STREET.
Come, housekeepers, to 1903 Fast Sixth
street. This week wll be the greatest o'Irn
InG OF irult ana bargains that weevcr offered
we can specify 81 our goods. but as .uIl,
as we yet them in order, you Will know tnal
you can MI nioe horse wagon jOr s25. Al
L. NJ. WEEKS, lD3 EAST sixth SIRE, +
Daily Republican., 1884-02-14

LNOR RENT-NO Al KING STREET
- (abo'e Fourt J, now occupied by VIM
!. HichInan asa shoe store and dweIlinv
a hlSo the store and dwelling No. sl3 M.rkct
3uer,, and Nos. 4ig and 81" sihiplcy street
street nv
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-19
Fair Haven.

The East Side fremen have been invited to attend the concert and ball of Hotchkiss Hose company at the Tingue. rink in Birming- ham on New Years eve.
 Deacon E. D. Fowler, the ieweler, has been quite i'll, but his friends are in hopes that he now is improving.
 Most of the ponds in the Annex are frozen over and the young lads were having fine times yesterday afternoon skating on the ''big pond"
 The tax book for the collection of taxes laid at the annual meeting of the borough is in the hands of the collector, s. B. Hill.
 Mrs. Hannah Hurd is spending the winter among her friends in Pennsylvania.
 Mir. and Mrs. Asahel Thompson returned home on Wednesday from their visit to Baltimore.
 Captain Rufus Oskins, the slater, is slat- ing the roof of the large barn of Mir. Wad- dingham in West Haven.
 Parties are out in the woods every day gathering running vine, ivy, evergreens, etc., for Christmas decorations.
 Some of the horse cars on Sunday have been hauled of. AS the cold weather in creases the travel is not quite as large.
 Nr. John w. Rowe, aged 59 years, after 8 lingering illness of consumption for some years, died yesterday forenoon. MT. Rowe was native of Fair Haven and has always resided here. The family residence on North Front street where he lived he built several years ago. The funeral services will be held on Saturday.
 MT. Will Smith, of Montreal, Canada, cor dially invites some of his friends here to visit with him during the ice palace carnival which commences the middle of January.
 The very unpleasant weather on Wednes-. day prevented many from attending the en- tertainment at the chapel of the Second church, but those who did go (and there was a fair attendance) were well pleased. Part first was devoted to music which was well rendered. The second part was lecture by Mir. Abbot c. Page on success and failure. The topic was well handled and the speaker was heartily applauded.
 The streets were pretty well deserted last evening. The cold and unpleasant weather made most of the people glad to stay at home around the fire.