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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06
ANNIVERSARY sERVIOEs,
st. JOINS p. Il. Church Celebrates
Its Twenty. sixth.

st. JOINS p. e. Church Celebrates
Its Twenty sixth.
The tpenty.sixth anniversary Of ST.
Johns P Z, Church was appropriately
observed Sunday. The rector, the Rev.
7. G. Ii: l,preached historical sermon
in tie mt rning from the text, ST.. Juds's
Epistle, 10Th and 21st verses. He re
viewed u history Of the parish and i'd
that in t54 mission services were es.
tablished in the village by the Rev.
Charles B eek Of Trinity parish.
In 1855 The new parish was organised
at the no 10 Of Mr.. Amor Harvey, and q
vestry el ted. Through the energy and
liberalitv Of Mr.. Alexis l. dupont, the
preseE autiful site was purchased and
in less an II months after obtaining
posaessioD the beautiful stone church was
finished q ID conseorated.
The CIR Tree Inn formerly occupied
this lot, was the haunt OF the low est
and worst GLASS Of people. Where thou
sspds Of glasses Of liquor were dealt out,
Gods holy word is now read, and a great
change h come over the whole neig Dor
hood, Influenced no doubt by the holy
m nislratiOns Of the church In its midst.
During these rs years over 800 persons
have been baptized, 222 confirmed and
the total contributions from all sources
have been 300, 200. Toe rector further
spoke OF e Leed OF continued spiritual
growth an urged his hearers to be"buiit
up 10 your most hoy fsith, praying in
tie Holy Ghost" &c. The music was an
propriste d we'll rendered by Mrs.
Holcomb, .iss Gallagher and William J
FHher, VI J, V. Roberts, orgapis..
In the fternoon at A O'Clock despite
the rain, large congregation again
assembled ,Ad the rector again preached
oD "Reve snt and glorious worship -
The new or Of men and boys sang fol
tbs first I oe, and rendered the service
in a most ,tisfsotory manner. The sing.
ing was lain and hearty and what
was mcs, uprising the conduct OF the
whole choir was reverent and devout.
This marks new and important steI
forward in Johns, and was as crafty
ing as 1t wa surprising to all concerned
This service ended with an address by
the Rev. P b. Lightner Of Clay mont, W he
congratulated the people both on theii
twenty-sixth. anniversary and on the com
pletiOn Of Is years Of the present faithful
rectorship.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06

That oolored men in alterations are
mot, az. Ia often asserted, always the inno-
cent parties but are sometimes the ag-
Rrsssors or at least the provocative party
was plainly seen from RvBRY RvEEINe's
editorial rooms Tuesday night. There was
crowd Of people, numbering about 1000,
on Fifth street between Market and Ship
loy,watching the returns "a bulletined by
this paper, and most of these were in all
probability the supporters Of Cleve.
land or the opponents Of Mr.. Blaine.
At this junoture two Young Oolored men
came around the corner Of Fifth and
Market streets, one in front Of the other
and the one ahead carrying before him a
broom. They walked rapidly, requiring
. quick parting of the crowd to avoid
collisions, At the same time at every
other step calling out loudly, "Blains I"
"Blaine 7" Dense as the crowd was, it
good naturedly managed to part enough
70 let the men through and thus
avoid the disturbance they seemed
TO wish to promote. A few
minutes later, eight or ten oolored men
Oame down Shipley street and turned
along the north side of Filth to perform a
similar offensive feat in the opposite
direction. This was too much for the
patience Of = few, and the Eecklessly
carried broom was seized and tussled
over, the colored men AT once
running toward Market street.
Al he ran enc Of them
fred pistol he held by his side pointing
toward the ground, evidently not intend.
ing to hit any one, but to raise Commo,
tion which for q few moments was a small
panic. This affair fortunately resulted
In nothing serious, though it was exceed
ingly dangerous sport. Had any livei
been lost, these young dare-devils would
have been entirely responsible.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06

William Carr, lad aged 10 year,,
living at as East Twelfth street, had
both legs oxen Monday evening by
falling FRI Nnd wagon while passing
up Tenth :. DR.. George W. Mann
was called =. and found the thigh bone
Of the lett leg protruding through the
flesh. The doctor sawed off the
sharp end of the bone and set the limb.
The other Ii ID may need amputation.
Tha GcoiN = most unfortunate one,
ss tl,~ 4sd's u IA a willow maintain.
ing herself by lrg, which ID her sole
source Of living. Dr.. Mann s'aies th at
special bed is netded' for the Unfortunate
lai, which his mother ia entirely unable
TO afford Contributions for telp Ia this
oAse will be deservedly given.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06
UPHOLSTERY
DEPARTMENT

Shows many desirable goods.
A white lace Etimene very de-
sirable for bed room curtains at
l25c. per yard is pretty and
cheap. For it we have Walnut
poles, rings and fixtures COM
plete go cents. Count it nm
and your curtains cost YOU
$l. 80 per pair ready for your
windows. If yeu want heavy
curtains we have plain Tur-
comans with handsome borders.
$3.50 per pair from $1,000.
Iassels, fringes, balls, silk
pushes, Turk satins, all colors
and kinds for trimmings and
fancy work. Ebony poles,
brass trimmed, 81.
WIN. B. SHARP.
upholstery Department. Second floor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06
LITTLE 9IRL,s PERIL,
Bitten ON the Forehead by IN Rabid
Brute this Morning.


Brute this Morning.
Anna Is the pretty year old baby Of
Peter B. Ayars, living at No. 806 French
street, and is the pet OF the neighbor.
hood in which she lives. She has been
unwell for some time and yesterday at
Z 80 o'clock was lying on the sofa alone
In the sitting room Of her fathers
house. Suddenly her little black
and tan dog bouudsd into
the room fEothipg at the mouth
and, after writing on the carpet, sprang
At her savagely, biting her on The tore.
head just above her nose The screams
Of the child brought her older sister into
the room Just as the rAbid beast was
about to renew his attack. She gave
the animal kick, and it ran
yelping ont In the yard when
II was promptly shot by Officer Andrew
Moore. Running parallel on the child's
forehead are four prints Of the dog'G
teeth but the skin reems 10 be unbroken.
The place is red AID very much swollen
and there are several marks of the
csnine's toes. A physician has beer
summoned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06

o. Thursdsy night two youths OF about
10 years with desire to be funny aid
their hands full Of red pepper strolled
into the Sunds' school room Of st. PAul's
NJ L Church, hen the young people
were holdiD, meeting, ard
sprinkled the fqry oondiment on
some girls and on the floor.
Very little 1ble was accustomed
then By 80 nsaction, but Sunday
the Sr reaped the harvest.
Hardly mad ~ LENDERS eembled before
everybody beg . coughing and speezlnR,
while tears g. ssmed down the faces OF
both old and young. Had a stranger
dropped in, ! . would have indeed
thought it pa hetic and psnitsnt sosne.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06
THE PENINSULA.

The orphans court Of this county will
convene November Sth.
Lorerso Davis, charged with commit.
ing an outrageous assault upon Laura
Draper, was acquitted at Chestertown,
Md |, yesterday week. The evidence
Of the prosecution showed that the girl is
bat Is years old and lived in Davis'
family. Her testimony was oyntradicted
by witness who testified that when
Laura's fSther confronted her with the
prisoner she denied he ba1 ever feloni.
ously assaulted her. The jury in half an
hour returned verdict Of not guilty.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06
EWAKR.
Death OF Two weIl.knOwn citizens
-Arteslan Well,

Death OF Two weIl.knOwn Citizens
-Arteslan Well.
Special correspondence of Gazette and Journal
NEWARK, Oot. 30.-YOur correspondent
chronicles the death Of two respected and
influential residents OF Pencader hundred.
John r. Reese died Oh Sunday last
at an advanced age, leaving several
sops. He has been farmer in that
hundred for some time and was
always been consistent Democrat.
The other is Joel Woodward, formerly
the owner Of the -four mill which was
burned down about year ago. This
gentleman has besn rather feeble for
come time, hut his demise was rather
sudden, occurring come time yesterday
morning.
The Republicans will hold the final
political meeting here on next Friday
night. 1t will bs held In Exchange Hail
and is to be addressed by Anthony Hig-
gins, Esq and others to be announced in
the future. =... =....5
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06
IL, q. II. yiatrnttou.

On Saturday evening St.George's Castle
No. 3, K. g. E., Of this city, paid social
visit to Harmony Castle No. 6 Of New
Castle. Grand Chief John b. Treibler,
Jr., secomps led by the regular stat
Of Grand Castle officers, made
II the occasion OF the QUAR-.
terly official visit. The officers oil
81. Geuige Cattle by request Of the
graz d chief exempliHed the degree work
Tor the benefit Of Harmony Castle. After
tue usual routine OF business the sitori
were Handsomely entertained. They re.
turned home about midnight bestowip1
great praise upon their hosts for the hos
pitality with which they were received
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06
SPORTING NOTES.

The race between Tsemer and Gaudaur
At 81. Louis, yesterday, was unsatisfactory
the latter being declared the winner, but
the formers boat having two open seams,
At Princeton on Saturday, the Princeton
foot ball men badly defeated the Stevens
Institute team Of Hob ken and also de-
ieated the Pennsylvanis University team
Stenton A to a. At New Brunswick, N.
j., Rutgers defeat Lshigh 81 to o.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06
Steam power for inc Br,dpe.

On Saturday Contractor Morfisos, who
is to furnish the steam power for turning
the draw OF the new Market street
bridge, put il position the boiler. II Is
AZ iuches In diameter and rs inches long
and is stationed on the west side walk Of
the bridge. The engine, which is Is
horse power, arrived yesterday and will
be placed on the eaet sidewalk opposite
the boiler.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06
DIED Il IN His Ininrien.

William Is. 'arks, fireman Of engine
No. II, who, on tuesday week, was soalded
In collision between special train and
a hand car on Delaware railroad near
Seaiord, died bout 8 O'Clock Sunday
evening at aome, No. 800 Taylor
street. Attic. DIS. Kane and osle
have been N almost constant
attendance, he suffered terribly.
He was Or years old aud
leaves a wife an one child.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06
n. d p. RAILROAD NOTES.

The reosntly.lAid B. & P. railroad track
has been ballasted as far north as Ninth
street.
Ryan & Macdonald are still wAlling up
the sides Of their cut.
An engine was put up yesterday and
electric lights will be introduced so that
the work on the temporary bridge ACROSS
the Brandywine can be continued until
the early part Of December, when the
structure will be completed. Tsestles,
with tracks thereon, have been erected to
the first pier. Pier No. a will be finished
by the last Of next week.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06
Gtfs cleveland.

We 30 to PRESS with Vie ss,urance Of
tas New York press, representing 10th
parties, that Cleveland and Hen.
bricks have in all prOba-
biiity received decisive majority
of the electoral votes of ths United
States; majority heavy enough 10
ensure their succession to the Presidency
and Vice Presidency. The honest men
Of all parties have helped win this
victory.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06

On Saturday afternoon, at the court
house, Sheriff Martin sold q triangular
piece Of ground with a two storied frame
houee, stable and outhouses situated in
Mill Creek hundred, belonging to the
Diamond State Kaolin Company, to
Joseph Richardson, for $500.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06

How about the representation amend
mentf 1t looks q little rs II the majority
Of Delawsreans know a sood thing when
they see 1t. They have also heard that q
bird in the hand is worth great deal
more than delusivs promises Of two in
the Republican bush.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06
ReaIgnatIon OF a librarian.

On Saturday A. F. wimans, librarian
Of the Wilmington Institute, resigned his
position. he will bs succeeded by l. Fl.
Cammaok Of Philadelphia, who comes
very highly recommended. Mr.. VIII.
mans has held the position for many
yeats,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06

New York has turned up more ex-
sspera'ingly uncertain than usual
particularly on the heels Of such
exaggerated figures as the New York
World and Herald gave out in the early
evening.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06
Retnrnan for Rannvn,,nn

The boudoir car Etelka Gsrster, built
BY the Jackson & Sharp Company, was
returned here on Saturday. It was used
b Benny Buffers side show, but was too
handsome in its construction for the pur
pose, Il will probably require renovating
before delivering to its owner, the Mann
Boudoir Car Company.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06
BeIva Satisfied.

WAsHIEoToN, Nov. 4.-Belva A. Look
wood, the candidate Of the National Equal
Rights party, said In an interview to
night that she as satisfed with the re-
cult OF the oampaigp, inasmuoh as she
had cleared $l2s by her leoturing re-
ceipts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06

They were sitting on the porch of the
Grand Union at Saratoga. ''Are you fond Of
works Of art, Mr.. Browne2" she asked.
every" he replied, gazing at her with undls-
guised admiratien,-N. y. Sun.
$50 Miss Skimps and Mr.. Limbs are to be
married. Well declare That aged couple
And she Is old enough 10 be his mother"
"Indeed she is. And for him-why, he's old
enough to be her father i"-Anon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06
A RaItImore Ass,rnmsnt.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 3.-David Wolfson
aud Michael Wolfson, trading as D. Wolf
sou & Son, made an assignment to day TO
Samuel j. Hartman for the benefit Of their
creditors. The bond Of the trustees Is
s25, 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06

"What do you suppose makes my hairao
dry and brittieT, We suppose the glands
which supply moisture to 1t need stimulons
bottle of Parker's Hair BalsAm will do the
business, and leave your hair soft and shining
There isno mistake about this. No oil, no
dye. Restores original color, removes dandfuf
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06

There is one thing we can all be thank.
full for--that Tuesday buried Butler.
That incorrigible demAgOgue has been
bottled up worse than he was ut Fart
Fisher.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06
An Explosion AT chester.

A still at the Chester Oil Works ex.
piOded Monday, burning three men,
two OF them, Alexander Smith and
Martin Ryan, quite seriously, and
damaging the place by FIRE to the extent
OF over $4,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06
A Fatal Powder ExploHiop.

KINGSTON, ONT Nov. 3.-By prems.
ture explosion Of powder at Bedford
station, on Saturday afternoon, John
MoCremmon was killed, ard Alpheus
Brown had his jaw broken in two places,
ap eye put cut and his hands ieariully
manRled,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06

Tuesday WAS an uncommonly good
day for Democrats in Delaware. The in
dications are that every one on the ticket
has been elected by heavy msjorities.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06

St. John did not loom up very heavily
on the average, but we presume the Pro-
hibltiOnists will be satisfied that they
have accomplished their main objeot-to
stand up and be counted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06
Departure of the Hamilton.

The steamer hamilton, built by the
Harlan & Holiingsworth Company for the
Roanoke Steamboat Company, was for
warded TO her owners Tuesday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06

Ross has a fine stock OF Derby hats at all
prices from 81 TO %. Also large assort-
mont OF underwear at very low prices at 116
Market street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06
Car Shipments.

Three handsome oars. built by the
Harlan & HolliDgaworth Company for the
Mann Boudoir Car Company, will be
shipped to New York in few days.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06

A crusty bachelors solace: There is one
mitigation to our grief-the girls can't wear a
Jersey and Mother Hubbard at the same
time.-0A GUY Derrick.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06
Exactly the Right Thing.

Why don't you cure your backsohe with
one OF Benson's Capcine Plasters. Sure and
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06

Uncle Solomon rags a wise head: "De
whitest shirt is 80 letimes got in de blacklist
way."-ArkansaU Traveller.
A bit OF earthquake ethics: The Eastern
to the Western lemisphere-"O pard,
shake !"-NeIo Yor. Commercial Advertiser.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06
LITERARY RUTRs.

Though the first edition Of the Noyember
CENTURY was the largest ever printed, the
demand exceeded that for any previous issue
and the news companies have been asked to
send in their supplementary orders as soon
az possible.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-06

John Greenleaf Whittier" by Mrs.
Harriet Prescott Spoford-the first OF the
series Of Authors at Home"-appears in
THE CRITIo Of November LIST.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-07-12

Fruits of'the Wine Cup" played by
the Sons OF Temperance Dramatic
Troupe ON Friday evening July 4th,
created sensation on account Of the
surprisingly extra good acting and the
delightful music rendered by the Or
chestra Mrs. Robert Rankin, as the
drunkards daughter, threw her soul in
TO the play and deIineated the sorrow
and Indebtedness OF an innocent girl
brought to want and rags by drunk
en- father, but still faithful to him even
in the clutches of starvation, with
wonderful power Prof. Lusk, as the
victim of rum, acted we'll his part. Cy
Lyle acted the jolly, careless every
where-at-home drunken sot, in fine
style and brouG ht down the house.
Miss Ida Patton was natural and grace
full. Miss Bonnie Hoss mingled pa
thos and fun together rs house maid,
and allowed Will Hart to pop the
question after many pledges and prom
ises. Miss Maggie Hoss acted sweetly
A. +. Hoss, Walter Faw and Joe Hart
went through without bobble and did
first class acting. Jimmie Mcmillan
crowned the success and pleasure of
the evening with his sweet violin in
company with Prof. Mcleod and his
good wife, who with cornet and organ
swelled and sweetenod the melody.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-07-12

The copartnership which has existed
between us has been, by mutual con
sent, this day dissolved. J. NJ. and H
p. King continuing the mercantile
business, r. Z. Hodge retiring.
All parties indebted to King, Hodge
& Co, must call at once and settle ul
their accounts, as it is very necessary
that the old business be closed up.
Very respectfully,
j, NJ. KING,
X. G. HODGE,
II. p. KING.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-07-12

The undersigned have bought a ten
horse power engine to run their new
threshing machine, and are now pre-
pared to do the quickest and the best
threshing ever done in this country.
They will thresh in Carter and Wash
ington counties. Mr.. A. j. Perry, who
runs the machine has i.e,. 3ng exper-
fence in the business, and knows how
to do the work. Persons wishing
their threshing done quickly and
chcaply will address either OF lis al
Elizabethton, Carter county, Tenn.
A, J. PERRY.
GEO. NJ, PERRY.
A. j. SHELL.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-07-12

f. I. Pendleton wishes to announce
10 the citizens OF johnson City and
surrounding vicinity, that after thip-
teen years experience us a Druggist,
he has opened out in the lobe
Block with a full and complete line OF
FRESH DRUGS Chemically purc). Pat
ent Medicines Of all kinds, Perfumory
Soaps, Toilet articles, Stationary
French candy, Lamp Goods, Tobacco
and Cigars OF tho best grade, for which
! earnestly desire and solicit your pat
ronage and extend n cordial invitation
to one and all, and especially tho In
dies, to call and examine my new ant
beautiful stock before purchasing else
whore. guarantee no mistakes il
compromising. Prescriptions accurate
ly compounded at all hours,
Very Respectfully,
Z. P, PENDLEToN
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-07-12
Will YOsl Help ais?

1t now takes q half a day to print
one side of THE COMET on our hand
press, and that requires one day out
OF each week for press work alone.
We want power press, one that will
printour present edition in two hours,
and we mean to have it if our friends
will help us. We want our subscribers
TO send us the amount of their sub
scriptions and then get their neigh
bors to subscribe. Wewant two thou
sand more subscribers before the
campaign is over. We will have to
have power press to print them.
Help us get it, and we will make THE
COMET bigger, and brighter, and new
sier than ever
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-07-12
Grant a. Wards Troubles.

New York, July 7.-Schedules of U.
S.Crant, Ferdinand Ward, U. s. Grant,
jr, and JAS. D. Fish, comprising the
firm OF Grant & Ward, bankers and
brokers, which failed and made an MS
signment for the benefit of tho credit
ors to Julien i. Davis, was filed to-day
in the Court OF Common Pleas. The
liabilities are shown to be $16,792, 747,
u ; nominal assets, $27, l39,09S, Sc; ac-
tual as, let's, $67, The assignees'
explanatory statement regarding the
extraordinary discrepancy between:the
assets and liabilities, and the difficult
les he had to contend with in making
up the schedules show a record of al.
most incredible recklessness and folly
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-07-12

The Sanitary Board provided for In
the above ordinances and regulations
has been appointed, ands consists Of
DR.. +, S, Miller, }. A. Cargill and Eli
McNees,
They have already made a canvass
OF the district in quest of nuisanscs,
and report stables, stock pens, slaugh-
ter houses in an unhealthy and dan
gerous condition. They are careful to
emphsize their report upon the condi-
ton OF privies generally within the
limits Of the district, finding only 5 or
6 that would be reported properly
kept" all the others stand upon the
report marked foul, uncledn, filthy.
DR.. Miller Of the Board of Health inn
pressed with the danger OF diseases
and epidemics generated and lurking
in these dens Of filth, urges upon the
Board Of commissioners tho necessity
of immediate and prompt action for
the correction of the same. He advis-
es the use OF lime or copperas at least
twice or three times a week in privies
and that close attention be given to
stables, stock pens and slaughter hous-
es. The Board Of Health will visit the
the town frequently and all are asked
to have their property in condition
to be fayorably reported.
The Board Of commissioners first Of
all are anxious for the preservation OF
the health of the inhabitants of the
district, and feeling that diseases and
Hepidemics in our midst would do more
than all things else to check the pro
gress and blight the prospects Of oul
town, the above ordinances and regu'
lations will be strictly adhered to and
rigidly enforced.
CoMMIssIoERs.