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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31
a4LB OFF THE oLD BAY STATE.
It Is Unaccompamied by Either Rail,
nr Ssnnxu.

IL Is Unuccompanied by Either Rain
or snow.
PLYMOUTH, MASS, Dec. 26.-0ne of the
companied by rain or snow has been blow
ing here for "a hours.
ANCHORS DRAGGING.
GLOUCESTER, MASS, Dec. GA severe
northeast gale prevailed here from mid
night to o'clock this morning and the
wind is still blowing heavily. Several
vessels either dragged their anchors or
broke adrift, but no damage resulted.
THE HEAVIEST SEA FOR YEARS.
SANDWICH, MASS, Dec. ga terrific
northeast gale unaccompanied by either
rain or snow has prevailed here since yes
terday noon, and to-day the wind is blow
ing harder than ever. No wrecks have been
reported. The upper end of the bay is
clear Of vessels Of any sort. The sea is the
heaviest known here for year, and the tides
are unusually high. Sand bars have shifted
and the channels are unapproaehable.
GALE OFF CAPE COD.
WELLFLEET, MASS, Dec. ga northeast
gale of unusual severity has been raging on
the cape since yesterday afternoon. the
wind blowing at the rate of 60 miles an
hour and gradually increasing in force.
KILLED BY A FALLING TREE.
PLYMOUTH, MASS, Dec. 26.-Miss Alice
Samson, aged about 80 years, was instantly
killed this morning by being crushed by a
large elm tree which was blown down by
the fierce northeast gale. The tree was over
100 years old.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31

Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal.
ELKToN, Dec. 24.-In the Cecil county
court yesterday the jury in the case Of
George Kennedy, which has been on trial
for several days, rendered verdict for the
plaintiff for $2,447.11. This was an action
OF scire facias on mechanics lien to re-
cover balance of $2,490 due on q patent
roller process put in defendants grist mill
at Head OF Sassafras, Cecil county. The
defendant claimed that the machinery did
not come up to the contract.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31

Several Persons Killed - Thirteen
business Places Burned.

NEwBuRypoRr, MASS, Dec. 26.-Early this
morning a fire broke out in Boardman's
grocery In Adams Block, Georgetown, and
extended to the Masonic Block, Equitable
Building, Tenney's shoe factory, and the
private residence of G.. j. Fenney, all Of
which were destroyed, causing loss which
will aggregate $4,000, partly covered by
insurance. Thirteen business places were
burned out, and 150 hands thrown out of
employment. Engines were sent from
HaverhiH and Newburyport, and but for
them the entire centre of the town would
have been destroyed.
During the fire Joseph Illsley, fireman
aged "a, unmarried, and George A. Chase,a
clerk, aged 25, who leaves widow and
child both were instantly killed by falling
wall. Clarence NJ. Clark, baggage master
employed by the Boston 4 Maine railroad,
had his left leg badly crushed. Fred Gold
smith, Arthur Tucker and Charles Williams
flremen of Haverhill, were also injured,
Williams being probably fatally hurt. E.A.
Yeaton and another Georgetown fireman
had arms broken. The fire Is severe blow
to the business interests of town.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31

A fire broke out in the building, No. 812
Market street, occupied by the Diamond
State Laundry at O'clock Saturday morn
ing and destroyed. about $4,000 worth Of
property. The flames originated from the
ironing stove and were communicated to the
woodwork in the apartment. The alarm
was sounded from the box at city
hall to which the department re
sponded and after o short time the flames
were extinguished. The rear portion of the
building, which belongs to the Gordon
estate, was completely gutted and all the
apparatus and utensils of the laundry were
destroyed. J. A. Barker, manager Of the
laundry, estimates his loss at 90 900, which
is partially covered by insurance in a Phila-
delphia company. The loss to the building
is also covered by insurance In local COM
panies and Is about 81, 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31
RrIdgexiIIe Fnrn, Sold.

W. R. Ridgaway, land agent at Bridge
fine farm belongingato s. G. Biggs, Jr., lying
within two miles OF Bridgeville station, to
William M. Evans OF Wyoming. for 50 900
cash. The locality is noted for its fine
peach orchards and other fruit. Mr.. Ridg-
away has In his hands for sale an adjoining
farm, belonging to the same party, contain
ing 2l2 acres.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31

SAN FRANc1sco, Dec. 24-Port Collector
Hager has addressed communication to
the treasury department in Washington, in
which he calls attention to the probability
that some Cinnamon who arrived at New
York, Key West and Baltimore, from the
West Indies during August, September and
October, ostensibly In transit to China, are
taking fraudulent advantage Of the transit
privilege and are remaining permanently in
the United States, or securing return certifl-
Gates under assumed names as old resi-
reported as yet.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Dec. 24.-Late last night
Policeman Hough observed three men act
ing In a suspicious manner in the vicinity
OF his beat. Each carried on his shoulder
a large sack and, when they saw the officer,
they quickened their pace. He commanded
the trio to halt, but this only increased their
speed and the officer fired at them
three times but none OF the shots
took effect. The fugitives then dropped
their plunder and made their escape, and
the officer, finding pursuit useless, returned
and examined the sacks, which were found
to contain IA ladies petticoats, one over
coat, Ave boxes OF .eigars, IS pounds Of to-
bacco, three dozen silk handkerchiefs, three
pairs Of shoes, a lot Of plated jewelry and
several belts Of cloth. The property had
evidently come from one of the small stores
| In the southern part Of the city. Hough
says he can Identity the men.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31

The W. q N. Railroad Company isbuilding
a section of railroad from the Kentmere
branch at Miller's woods to the old Henry
Clay factory, now used as the tin shop for
duPont's powder works. The new branch Is
for the special purpose Of bringing the
necessary sheet tin to the works and hauling
away the powder canisters when completed.
It will also be used for all manner Of haul
ing. The road bed is ready in some places
for traek-laying.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31

SEDALIA, No., Dec. 24.-G. T. Williamson,
until recently regarded as one Of the lead
ing men in Windsor Henry county, came to
Sedalia last Saturday and borrowed 5000
from Captain Albert Parker, his partner In
the cattle business, to defray his expenses
in feeding stock. He then raised $500
by giving mortgage on 40 head
Of cattle owned by citizen
Of Henry county and after securing
several other small loans, fed from the
country. His effects have been seized by
the sheriff but they are valueless. William
son is highly connected, his father being
one of the most prominent cattle men in
central Missouri, and much surprise is ex-
pressed over his alleged criminal conduct
and flight.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31

The miniature house which has been on
exhibition in Baynard's window for several
days past attracts much deserved notice. It
was built by ]. h. Bowling of Fifth and
Adams streets, and is complete within and
without. 1t represents q two-storied and
mansard building, containing eight rooms
and u bath room, and is composed Of 1850
pieces of wood. There is a bay-window
projection in front, extending to the roof.
The doors are all paneled, the windows
glazed and made to raise and lower, the
ceilings are inlaid and the inside walls are
stripped from floor to ceiling.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31

Benjamin Staggers and wife, former Will
mingtonians, celebrated their fiftieth anni-
versary of their wedding at their home, No.
ITO North Seventeenth street Philadelphia,
day or two since. All the children Of the
couple, five in number, are alive and in
good health, the family not having been
broken yet by death. Congratulations were
received by Mr.. and Mrs. Staggers from
numerous friends and relatives who
gathered in celebration of the happy event.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31

No. 1876 West Front street, was robbed In
daylight by sneak thief, who broke large
pane of glass out Of the front window and
thrusting In his hand stole several knives,
forks, spoons and other articles Of silver.
He made his escape at the time, but this
morning Sergeant Taylor saw man going
from store to store, evidently trying to dis
pose Of some articles, and suspecting that
he was the thief, watched him sharply. He
saw him go into the second hand store OF
James Coyle, Front street near Madison,
and following him In found him offering
for sale the spoons that were stolen from
Cohen's. Sergeant Taylor then arrested the
man and took him to the police station,
where he gave the name OF Daniel Ken
nedy
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31

The thief who picked the pocket Of J. b.
Foard. Middletown, at that place some days
ago has been captured In Philadelphia and
will be brought here for trial on q requisi-
tlon. The time piece was recovered o tow
days ago from a pawn broker who now
identifies the prisoner as the man blow
ing" II In his shop. Mr.. Foard also re-
members the prisoner as the man who was
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31
Accident on the noslon q. Lowell.

LOWELL, MASS, Dec. 24.-The O'Clock
passenger train from Boston ON the Boston
Lowell road ran into the rear of a freight
train of the Central Vermont road at Tai
bots chemical works in North Billeriea last
night. A passenger named Fitzgerald, living
in Lowell, was slightly injured. Engineer
Clifford OF the passenger train, was injured
about the legs and chest, but not seriously.
both hurt, and it is feared the latter may
die. The damage to the company is placed
M arr mn
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31

A few minutes before 10 O'Clock Thursday
night, Special Officers David Wingate and
Dorsey j. Slicer Of the p, W. B. Railroad
Company, saw two colored men carrying n
large bag along the railroad, near the west
yaru, and chased them when the men
dropped the bag run. The officers took
charge of the bag, which they found to COLI
tain two fine, large turkey gobblers alive.
A farmer named Barnaby living near this
city, on Monday identified them as his
IlrnnnrfN
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31
suGansr1HE OF PoMrEII.
Bodies Embedded i'm Snow Instead
of LAVA.

DENVER, COL, Dec. 24.-A special to the
Nelos from Silverton says: The bodies of
Burke Hovey and j. NJ. Scales, the two
miners who were imprisoned in the Prodi-
gal Son Mine Tuesday by a snow-slide were
found at late hour last night at the bottom
of the shaft. Both bodies were packed in
the snow as in mould. Hovey was found
standing upright on piece of timber, six
feet from the bottom of the shaft, while
Scales was found standing at the bottom Of
the shaft. The latter had q candle in his
left hand and was shading his eyes with his
right and looking up as though to see what
was coming down the mine. From appear
ances their death must have been tnstan-
taneous. Scales was from Orange, Texas,
and Hovey from Woodstock, N. B.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31
s.r,ou. Rurn,c1 AZ a Hous..

PrTTsBuRG, Pa, Dec. 26.-The residence
and saloon of William Haller, on Butler
street near the Sharpsburg bridge, were
destroyed by fire at 2 o'clock this morning.
The flames spread so rapidly that the family
barely escaped with their lives. Mr.. Haller
was compelled to jump from second story
window and he is thought to have been
fatally injured by the fall. The loss is about
40 0OD
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31

Philadelphia Record.
Mr.. Byrne, head keeper at the Geological
Garden, was placed in an awkward situation
the other day by the large hippopotamus.
The amphibious monster spends the greater
part of his time In large water-tank pro-
vided for him, much to the annoyance of
the visitors. In order to stir the brute up
with stick Mr.. Byrne entered his cage,
when suddenly the hippopotamus rose to
the surface and opened his ponderous jaws.
Byrne was placed in an extremely danger
Gus position. Immediate escape was i'm
possible, and blood-curdling scene might
have taken place II 1t had not been for a
short ladder leaning against the wall of the
basin. To this point of safety the keeper
fed, and there he was forced to remain for
over an hour. He was finally released by
an underkeeper, who by bribery induced to
the brute to relinquish his position and
raise the siege. 'u
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Dec. 26.--The Point
Judith life-saving crow put out in their life
boat yesterday for the scene of the collision
between the schooner Allie DeWolfe and an
unknown vessel and have not re-
turned. A northeast gale prevailed
and thick weather this morning. A dispatch
from Point Judith to-day says Il is supposed
the crew reached Block Island harboI. The
government cable to Block Island is in
operative, and their fate cannot be definitely
known until a steamer can reach Newport.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31
An Asylum,. criminal neglect.

MONTREAL, Dec. 24.-The lady superior OF
the Tongue Pointe luuatic asylum, where
'mall-pox prevails among the patients, and
servants, Is threatened by the central board
OF health with proceedings for having re-
fused to admit the doctors who were sent
by the board to vaccinate the inmates Of
the asylum.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31
The standard on monopoly.

P1ttsburg DI5I HuoH' -
When the Standard Oil Company adds
TO its control of the petroleum trade, the
monopoly of natural gas, the ownership
of the water-gas process, and the posses
sion of the gas works of the various cities
in the country, we do not see that there
will be anything left for it to conquer In
the matter of the supply of light to the
public, except curtaining the canopy
Of heaven and charging the country set
prioe per cubic foot of sunlight.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31

PrTsBuRo, Pa, Dec. 26.-In a drunken
brawl at New Castle, Pa, yesterday, three
persons wore severely hurt. William
Langden received wounds from q dirk
which will probably result In his death. A
man named Roxbury was struck on the
head with q cobble-stone and seriously In
jured. William Van Horn was painfully
but not dangerously stabbed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31
Am experienced Hand at the Helm.

"The first thing to be done, " said the
new president of an Ohio railroad, as he
hung up his hat, "is TO ascertain the
amount of our indebtedness.
"Here are the figures, sir, answered
the secretary. ''We owe about 81 100000"
'.Exactly, and the next step is to issue
stock enough to cover it. There is no
more need of a railroad having debt
hanging over it than there is of the
employees being paid once month";
Wall Street Neios.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31

BUFFALO, N. Y, Dec. 24.-Joseph wilkins,
formerly agent of the Michigan Central
Railroad in Buffalo. who defauted for
several thousand dollars few years ago,
was to-day sentenced to Auburn prison for
five years. He fed to Canada at the time,
but was enticed across the river by detec-
tive last summer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31

LEAvENwoRTH, KANSAS, Dec. 24.-!Maior
Henry Goodfellow, judge advocate of the
department OF the Missouri, was stricken
with apopleSy while walking on the street
last night. 1t is thought that he cannot
recover
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31

John Banning died at his home on the
Highlands Thursday. The deceased was
rs years OF age, and death resulted from
paralysis, with which he was stricken
about year ago. Mr.. Banning previous to
removing to his present home engaged in
agricultural pursuits and was the owner of
q farm near GreenYille.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31
rno F,re Thursaav rrorn,nr.

The alarm of fire sounded Thursday
shortly before 10 o'clock was caused by the
burning of some clothing in closet at the
residence of +. 4. Frantz, No. 1917 Wash
ington street. Slight damagewas sustained
and the services OF the fire department were
not required, the flames being extinguished
with n few buckets Of water
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31

While standing on the roof of a porch,
repairing shutter on his house, at Rising
Sun, on Thursday, Thomas ]. Hanly, col
lector and constable for Christiana hun
dred, slipped and falling broke an arm and
injured his hips.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31

On Christmas eve the active members Of
the Delaware Fire Company entertained q
party Of friends at supper, which was served
In the banquet hall OF the company's house.
Covers were laid for 40 people, and the
menu was extensive and tempting.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31
West Point Cadet at Large.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-The vacancy at
West Point created by the resignation Of
Allen d. Raymond, cadet at large, has been
filled by the appointment of William f.
Sicard, a son of Commodore Sicard, chief Of
ordnance of the navy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31
Ralensea FROM un.,esy.

QuEBEc, Dec. 24.-Charges of obtaining
money under false pretences preferred by
the national bank against Leger Of the
broken dry goods firm Of Leger Il Reiiet
have been withdrawn, and Leger released
from custody.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31
Rnalx Iniurea pnrinx ! rIr,t.

During a fight at a party at Squirrel Run,
on Christmas eve, a man named Gibbons,
living at duPont's Banks, was beaten and
so badly injured that he had 10 be carried
home. bis condition Is serious.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-31

Twenty-Five vessels and go lives were
lost In the hurricane at Colon on the Sd inst.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-12
FLOOD ROCK.

A Scientific View of the Great Explosion.
AsroRIh, n. V, oct. Ito obtain n
scientific opinion Of the explosion of the
Flood Rock, an Associated Press repre-
sentative interviewed Capt Mcrcur of
the United States engineer corps, who for
merry mad charge of the Flood Rock
work. Capt. Mercur said
am perfectly satisfied that the explosion
SaS q success. II has accomplished all that
was Anticipated by those In charge OF the work.
OF conrse The people who expected TO see the
whole nine acres of rock blown skyward and
fail back To the water IN cohhle stones are dis
appointed. We did not expect that to occur.
In my opinion, the rock Is Just in the condition
as WIN rcudcr ia removal easy, OF course, IN
lll the surveys are made II VIII not be
known how the under pnrts OF the rock
have been acted upon believe every pound
ot dynamite was exploded aud did tn duty.
When went ON tiiC rock with Lieut.. Dcrby /
dld not care 10 stay long,
Mhyt
might happen 10 might subsldc / would not
care To be upon II whom lt subsidized, and no ono
knows what effect tho moyii X of gases and the
action Of the wHtUr might have upon the lower
portion, The surface OF The rock ap
pcNred to he cracked aud fssured.
This Is what was expected. Big Mig.
ger Head stlli shows his crest above the wa.
Ter. hnl how Gar DC e below / cannot say lie
may drop ont OF sight TO morrow, or ne may re
! tiuiro Htother blast Little Niger Head has
disappeared, but now rock appears above the
water, lhls must have becn thrown up by Tho
I explosion, II confirms my belief that tho cS-
! pioslon has accomplished its purpose, yes
/ epyiLgal these thugs aside, icntyo " Z. 4
! surcess, both from scientific ana an cnglnoer
q ing point of view.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-12
DALLAS.
A Representative Crowd Turns Oul TO
witness the Sunday Athletic
Sport.
Glnndcr. Prevalent Among HorSes-Ihree
Male, of the Sis Troup" out for
Personals
special to the Gazette.
ter up

special to the Gazette.
DALLAS, TEX, oct. ll.--A falr-sizcd
crowd appeared ut the fair grounds this
afternoon to witness the athletic sports
advertised 10 take place there, aud those
present were generally satisfied. The
anu, emeuts began with seven sparrng
bo engaged In by young and old, big
and little, black and white, and
Welding an immense amount OF
amusement TO the spectators. three
legged race, in which seven teams took
part, was next. 4 spirited foot race ol
100 yards, with seventeen starters, came
third, aud the entertainment closed with
dash Of mile and n quarter by VIM,
Black, the all around athlete, who made
the distance In eight minutes.
Chambers is said TO De quite prevalent
among the horses of this city.
Three of the male members OF the Sis
troupe were out with the boys last night
and being somewhat bcwildered by what
they saw, heard and ate, they got up too
late, went to the wrong depot, missed
connection or something OF the kind; any
| how they tailed TO get off with the balance
of the troupe who left this morning iol
4 Austin, atwhch town they appear to-mor
row night. The city bloods who wcr'
I showing the showmcn the sights sa.
they are Jolly good fellows and rs enter
tanning off the stage MS on, which Is say
ing very great deal for their social quail
tiles
H.. N. Temple and John j, Hand O
Galveston arrived In the glty to-day, an
put up at the Grand Windsor
j. u. Merchant OF Abilene Is here,
s. A. Fishburn, MeXin, arrived In TIL
, city to-day.
f. stephens, Sherman, & w. johnson
!, Abilene, Edgar Suddarth, Fort Worth, al
at the st. George.
Mr. and Mrs. u, G. Childs returned t.
n day from Sedalln, Mo.