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The Wilmingtonian., 1885-12-19

good horses that ratified ON with increased
speed and soon drew up before the gate of
his farmhouse
The door was opened and the figure of a
woman appeared, peering into the dark
ness; the light of a candle she shielded with
her hand falling upon the black eyes and
eager face of Dolly, Who stood with her
head pushed ort under her mothers arm.
"Masgery," shouted John to his wife,
''come see my Christmas box. Give the
lightto David and let him hold it here in the
tue wagon. Here give me both your hands,
said John, STOPPING down aud helping his
wondering wifo into the wagon and there,
quietly sleeping, her rosy cheek close to the
soft skins lay Johns Christmas box.
Her mother-heart was touched, and,
opening to this homeless waif, she bore her
into her own happy home, looking already
upon her as her own.
Who could depict Dolly's delight at this
''real live baoyP" Not even the great
magnificence of the new purchase or the
purchase of the box Of candies could com
pare in her estimation, with this newly
found treasure.
The baby girls quaint, serious ways were
a never-faiing source of delight, and Dolly
wondered how she could have care for her
stupid baby, that could not crow or laugh or
poke its little fingers into her eyes and pull
her hair; and once again Margery and john
grew young in watching and guasding their
Christmas box.
Years rolled on, bringing their usual
change of joy and sorrow, Of good and evil
fortune and left their traces in wrinkles
and gray hairs on the middle-aged, and
opeped the gates of Heaven to many of the
old had changed romping school children
into strong men and sweet, winning maidens.
But the old farm house still stood, looking
very little older than it did seventeen years
ago this Christmas Eve.
| Surely time hath dealt gently here there
| sits John, as ever-his hair more thickly
mixed with grey, his brow more wrinkled,
but with soft sadness in his eyes that was
| nsw to th1m
/ A young woman sits by the window tying
a close warm hood on chubby baby, the
very miniature of John, and the young
mother is "a fac-simile of the Margery of old
whom, alas we do not fiud. Naught but
her empty place and loving memory ever
green in Johns faithful heart remains of the
farmers wife.
"Well, father" said Dolly, giving her
| baby hearty kiss and setting him down on
the floor until she tied on her own hood and
folded closely her warm shawl, II must be
getting toward home. Ned will be want
ing his supper, aud it's "a goodish piece to
walk against this bleak wind. | hate to
leave you all alone, but Clarie will soon be
in. So be sure to come tomorrow night
after church, and we will have merry
Christmas" So saying, Dolly picked up
her fat baby with loving squeeze, and,
noddiug gayly, left the house.
so much like her mother" murmul ed
John to himself, as he turned with sigh
into his solitary home, and filling his pipe,
he settled himself into the warm chimney
corner. The emhers glowed brightly on
the hearth, casting pleasant glow on the
shining pewter ranged on the dresser and
half Illuminating the dusky corners Of the
large, old-fasAuned kitchen.
Y
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-05
Mr.. Bradford'S Cross Bill.

Moses Bradford, of Grant county, filed in the
federal court, yesterday, a cross bill in the suit
of the Central Trust Company. of New York.
against the Toledo, Delphos & Burlington Rail
road Company. asking that the consolidation
with the Frankfort, St Louis & Toledo be de-
clared null and void; that the latter shall have
the title quoted on the portion between Warren,
Huntington county, and Kokomo; that the To
ledo, Cincinnati & St Louis may bring into
court 800, 900 Of bonds and $3.50, 600 Of stock, so
that the mortgage may be released. Mr.. Brad
ford further asks that he may be decreed to be
the owner of 1913 shares Of the stock, and, if this
is not done, he wants judgment against the To
ledo, Cincinnati & st. Louis for SIS, LAG. Al.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-05
A POSTMASTER'S RECORD.
What an Investigation of the Criminal Court
Docket Reveals About Samuel Marley.

The authorities at Washington the other day
selected as successor of the Republican postmas-
ter at Bridgeport, this county. one Samuel
Marley. Yesterday the removed official came to
the county clerks Office to consult the records of
criminal trials, and in that relating to cases back
in 1874 found one, of which he had a certified
copy made to send to the Postofce Department.
1t was that on Jan. 10, 1874, Samuel
Marley, arraigned for grand larceny, entered
a plea Of not guilty. On the Goth the trial came
on, and the facts being submitted to the jury,
they returned a verdict of guilty, placing the
punishment at five years in the penitentiary. a
fine of ST. and the customary acknowledgements
The jurymen were Thomas Schooley, Henry B.
Wright, George 7. Moore, William F. McLaugh-
Harper, Eli Crawford, Vincent Miller. Levi
Gresh, Lewis d. Lyons, Thomas NJ. Elliott.
The defendant. through his attorney,
moved for a new trial on Jan. 80,
before Judge Charles Fl. Test, who granted the
motion. Marley then entered a plea of guilty,
and was sentenced to the penitentiary for two
years. Esquire Smock, who was the deputy
clerk in the Criminal Court at the time, remem-
bers the trial, and says the prisoner and the
New Bridgeport postmaster are identical. The
postmaster at Bridgeport, who has been retired,
was moved to make the investigation above
given, by charges made against Marley. The
latter has for some time been keeping a t~oll-gate
on the Bridgeport pike, in which the Talbotts
are interested.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-05
PETTIS. BASSETT & Co.
THE POLICE COMMISSIONERSHIP.
The Dilemma in Which the State officers Find
Themselves by Cottrells Nomination.

It is expected that candidate Cottrell will ten
der his resignation as a member OF the Police
Board at the meeting Of the State officers this
morning, and it will, of course, be accepted. 1t
was intimated authoritatively during the inves-
tigation Of the charges against Commissioner
Morrison, that Cottrell would be deposed, if he
did not tender his resignation, and the language
used by one of the officers was that ut wouldn't
make much difference whether he offered to re-
sign or not" At that time it was not supposed
that Mr.. Cottrell would be the Democratic nom
inee for mayor, and, as he has now achieved
that distinction, he will doubtless be given some
consideration.
There was much speculation yesterday upon
what action the State officers would take regard
ing the case of COMMISSIONS Morrison, from the
reason that if the board has any disposition to
rphold the policy favored by Thursday nights
convention, it can hardly remove the commits
sioner for violating the saloon laws with any
degree of consistency. There was some talk to
the effect that the board would permit Mr.. Nor
rison to serve the remainder of his term, which
will expire in next January; but no expression
could be obtained from them in regard to the
matter, for the very good reason. doubtless, that
they really do not know what they will do.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-05
New County Treasurer.

Hiram w. Miller yesterday succeeded Mr..
WATSON as county treasurer. The change was
marked By an exchange of ~civilities usual on
such occasions. L. p. Harlan, of Warren town
ship; Chris Myers, brotherin-law of Mr.. Miller;
Hunter McCaslin, of Wayne, and Alex Johnston,
of Lawrence, are the new deputies. Of the old
force Mr.. Richards will remain temporarily,
Fred Shepard will take a position with Drew &
WATSON, T. D. Cotton proposes to 60 into bust
ness at Julietta, Milton Connect is considering a
Chicago offer, DR.. Mervin will practice medicine
and George Hardesty is prospecting for ad
vantageous openings. Alex johnson. of Wayne,
has declined a deputyship ON account of i'll
health.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-05
A HOMILY ON HATS.
A Venerable Halter Discourses on the Fall
Styles in Headwear.

II am getting ready for the fall trade" said FL.
Bamberger, the well-known halter, in answer to
an inquiry of the reporter, who noted the en-
larged appearance of the room.
ANY changes in stylesl Well, my display
this season certainly shows a greater variety
than ever before. While keeping apace
with all the extreme styles. however, I
do not forget there are conserva-
tive persons, and always keep what will
suit them. The stiff hat holds its own, although
1t is OF larger dimensions as to height and breadth
than heretofore. We have the celebrated
Youman's block in stiff hats. in black and brown,
and the best of Stetson's soft hats. In stiff hats
| would call particular attention to our So hat.
1t is a hat that seems to suit everybody, and
catches on all round. For boys the polo caps
and the little cloth hat will be all the rage"
Mr.. Bamberger has been in business here
twenty-five years, during which time hatters,
a score and more. have come and gone. He has
the happy faculty Of holding his old trade and
constantly making new customers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-05
THE SCHOOL BOARD.
New Textbooks Adopted-Reports Of Various
Officers.

The School Board met in regular session last
balance on hand Sept. i: Special fund, $4,000;
library fund, So, DIG. A; tuition fund, overdraft,
SO, ISL. 70; total balance, $5,0647 70 The secretary
reported warrants drawn on the treasury during
the past month amounting to S., 101. u. A petit
ton from twenty-six parents having children
attending school No. &c, on Beeler street, was
received asking that teachers of Ger
man be provided for that school. The
petition was referred to the committee
on German. The 'Free kindergarten and
Childrens' Aid Society also requested the use of
the school board room during the afternoons of
the coming season for school purposes. The
petition was referred to the committee on build
ings and grounds. The committee On finance
and auditing recommended the payment of bills
amounting to S., 1874 60. The committee on text
books and course of instruction recommended
the adopting of Holders Zoology, Shepard's
Chemistry, and Thompson's Commercial Arith-
metic. The committee on hygiene reported that
the water at schools Nos. 2 and 3 had been sub
mitted to a chemical examination by DR.. Bray
ton, who pronounced the water good and health
fuLs The on teachers and salaries
reported the following designations: Mrs. E.. M.
Challie, "a, school No. 26; Miss Flora Roberts,
' ~ W AuASS IAuSuStd EloaSn, NOi
annex No. ]. and Miss Louise Mella, teacher of
German at No. 9. The committee recommended
the transfer of Miss Mary Wollpert, German
teacher at Nos. 2 and 3. to the place made
vacant by the resignation of Miss Franck,
and the appointment of Mr.. Pingpauk to the
position of teacher of German at No. 9; also,
Mr.. Pingpauk as teacher Of German at Nos. 2
and 3, The city librarian. W. DEM Hooper,
reported a large increase of circulation of books
during the past month, owing mainly to the
publication of the new cafalopuo The Puh1ic
Library committee submitted new Instructions
to the city librarian, arranging for day, night.
and Sunday services, limiting the number of
assistants and fixing the salaries of each. The
committee On the revision of the
school manual suggested a large number of
changes, which were adopted by the board.
These changes will necessitate the publishing of
a new manual. and the committee was ordered
to advertise for bids for the printing Of 1900
copies. The copyright of the new German
United States History by Professor Emerich, of
this city, was presented to the board and accept.
ed. The meeting then adjourned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-05
Claims for Damages.

Last year William Williams, sixty years OF
age, was employed as a farm laborer by Mrs.
Tilda Harding. To reach his room he had to
pass an opening to the cellar of the house. One
night, last summer, about 8 o'clock, he fell down
the cellar way and was badly injured. Yester
DAY Williams filed a complaint against Mrs.
Harding for 81. 900 damages, alleging that the
cellar door had been negligently left open, thus
leading to the accident.
Samuel 5 Dill, seventeen years of age, brake
man on m extra train sent out from this city
for Cincinnati on the Big Four railroad, Sept. 6.
1883, was killedin a collision at Waldron station.
His train overtakiEg one preceding, dashed into
it. The accident occurred at the bottom of o
steep grade just beyond a bridge, a large part OF
both trains beinglthrown into a ravine. Yesterday
his mother Matilda. as administrative, brought
suit against the c., l., St L. q @. Railway Com
pany for $40, 900 damages.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-05
Fall Stvla Hats.

Men and boys, at 'Seaton's Hat Store" Is
North Pennsylvania street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-05
THOSE MAPS AGAIN

II should think those maps only need to be
active Sunday-school man, as he paid $1.25
Tor a S. wall map of Palestine at The Bowen
Merrill Co., Is West Washington street, the
other day. The map in question is Ssouts
map of Palestine, on the face of which is
outlined all the travels of Jesus. 1t is in two
eizes-small, for class or home use, 22x32,
regular price 50; closing out for 60c. Large
wall map, So; selling for $1.25. Sent postpaid
to any address on receipt of price. 1t is a
bargain in maps, if ever there was one.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-05

1.-THE BRE-LINEv ROUTE.

The c., c., G. & l. railway ("Bee line") will
run their annual excursion to Niagara Falls and
return on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 1885.
The entire train, consisting of coaches and
reclining chair cars, will run through to the
Falls without change. Fare for the round trip,
only SO.
The Decline is the only direct line from 10
dianapolis to Niagara Falls.
For full particulars call on or address W. J.
Nichols, District Passenger Agent, No. 2, Bates
House, Indianapolis, Ind.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-05
COunterfeiters Jailed.

Richard Campbell and Henry Granger, arrest
ed in Jasper county for passing counterfeit half
dollars, were brought to Indianapolis yesterday
and placed in Jail to await preliminary examina
ton before Commissioner Martindale on next
Tuesday afternoon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-05


A PULL line Of bookcases at King & Elders.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-05
The Woman's Exchange.

The managers of the Womans Exchange of
this city, have made arrangements to set a lunch
table at the State Fair. The reputation estab-
lished by these ladies last year for furnishing
excellent food, will insure them a good share of
patronage again.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-05

MEssRs. EGAN & TREAT have received their
stock of fall goods, aud will be busy to-day ar
ranging them for their grand fall opening on
Monday next. They have novel and elegant
suitings, which will please everybody.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-19
MILITARY PLAZA SCENES.
An Early Visit to this Great Mart Of Daily
Supplies.

A LIGHT representative went on trip
yesterday in the early hours to see the
sights connected with the morning traffic
on the plazas and markets. Fou. thirty,
a. IN, Is an unusual hour for the ordinary
class of mankind to arise, but the sights
amply repaid for the trouble. The seven
stars are on a slight incline to the west,
the beautiful sparkling constellation of
Orion in.the zenith OF the heavens ere
the curtains of night thar were pinned
back by the stars close; before the first
gray rays of early dawn, hundreds OF
falling stars could be seen from west to
east and disappearing in space. A lone
inebriate, clinging to lamp post, with
I'VE won't go home, till morning" kind
Ola vacant look, checked the LOFTY soul
inspiring meditations of the rambler.
Arriving at Military plaza it was found
well filled with vehicles. These, some
some 80 or 80 in number, all more or less
employed in conveying the products Of
fields, gardens and poultry yards to the
city, ranged in lines. In the rear ofeach
was u table, upon which the wares of
their respective owners were displayed.
Fall garden truck, consisting Of turnips,
Deets, radishes, lettuce, onions and many
other articles, turkeys, chickens, guina
fowls and geese, with sometimes huge
boxes full of fresh eggs. A wagon con-
tanning nine porkers was great attrac-
tion for the butchers, but the colored
gentleman who was the owner, stuck TO
his price at 500 for the lot. Another
feature Is the Mexican merchant, who
| spreads common sack on the ground
mn ma.
and sweet pepper, amaule, leohuguilla
and Total roots, the former being known
| MS soap root, and used by MeXicans in
| place OF soap for washing clothes, and
| particularly tlannels. On the southwest
corner OF the plaza, many wagons loaded
with wood, some OF primitive appear
ance drawn by antiquated and numer-
GUS Jokes OF oxen remind the wayfarer
OF cold weather coming. On the south
east corner Of the plaza the tamales and
chill con carne stands attract the item
tion OF the pilgrim. There are some ID
in number brightly Illuminated, open
for business from the setting sun until
the rising of the same, often visited by
strangers in carriages who will sit down
ON The primitive benches and enjoy the
national dishes of the Mexican, with
even more gusto them an elegant mea
served at the best hotel.
In and from the various streets open
ing up TO this plaza can be seen youth
ful and blushing maidens, ohaperonet
by pater or mater famillas, basket IL
hand to be initiated in the art n
"going to market" The matutina
chimes of San Fernando Cathedral rim q
calling the faithful to prayer TO laud IN,
praises OF the most high, breaks th,
spell OF the Bohemian, and satisfied t,
some extent, at least. he wends hi
steps to begin his daily vocation.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-19

Fourteen miles from San Antonio on the
Calaveras. creek, containing 100 acres Of
land, 80 acres under cultivation, one
house with two rooms, stable, a good
well and water In the Calaveras creek.
Price $1,000.
A very desirable property, as sum
from Main plaza, consisting OF 30 acres
of land under fence, a good dwelling
house with six rooms and galleTys,
kitchen and store room, good cistern
and water tanks, so head Of milk cattle,
horse and farming implements. For
particulars address al. c." care LIGHT
Price $500.
~ acres of land fenced between the
San Antonio river and the San Jose
ditch, three miles from San Antonio.
Good location for dairy. Price S2,700
50 head improved milk COWS and
heifers; price SIS all around.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-19
AN ORDINANCE.
Defining the Duties Of the Board Of Re-
vision and Appeal.

BE It ordained by the City Council of
the city of San Antonio:
SECTION l.-Ihat the Mayor and four
members Of the CITY Council shall con-
vene and sit ms a Board of Appeal aud
Revision for ut least five days before the
completion of the assessments by the
Assessor Of Taxes, to whom shall be
submitted the tax lists for their inspeo-
ton, correction, equalization and APP
proval. Said Board shall have power to
send for persons and papers aid 10 have
persons sworn and qualified to testify TO
ascertain the value of property; and II
they are satisfied that property Is rem
dered too high, they shall lower 1t TO Its
proper value, and If too low, they shall
raise the value of such assessments to
their proper value.
SIC. AIN all cases where the Board
Of Revision and Appeal shall find 1t their
duty to raise the assessment of any per-
sons property, 1t shall be their DUTY to
order the City Clerk to give the person
written notice who rendered the proper
ty that they desire to raise the value of
the property rendered by him.
SIC. BIT shall be the duty OF the
Board to cause the City Clerk to give 10
days notice before their meeting by
publication IN some newspaper pub
lished In the city.
SEC. $50 much Of Section 0, OF Chap
ter 80, of Revised Ordinances, as is in
conflict herewith, be, and the same Is
hereby. repealed.
Passed and approved October 9th, 1885.
BRYAN CALLAGHAN,
Attest: Mayor.
E.P. CLAUDoN, City Clerk.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-19
SEVENTH
SEMI ANNUAL STATEMENT
OF THE
MERCHANTS AND MECHANICS
SEVENTH
Building and Loan Association,

ron THE
Term Ending August 81, 1885.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-19
BARGAIN COLUMN.
Parties Wishing 10 Buy, Rent or Sell
Should Consult this Column.
A spLENDID nARGAIN.

a well improved farm, situated two
hundred yards from station at Moore
Hollow. on the International railroad, In
good, healthy country, containing
400 acres of land all under fence 90 In
cultivation, a good frame house Of six
rooms, dining room and kitchen. all sur
rounded ny gallery stable, barns, bath
house; garden, all In good order; water
from tank and well to be sold for
cash. If desired some cattle ard horses
will be sold on the place at their mark
ket value; possession given at short
notice. Title perfect and warranted.
For particulars address or call on 81
C.n Price $4,000.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-19

Piles are frequently preceded by a
sense Of weight In the back, lolns and
lower part OF the abdomen. causing the
patient to suppose he has some election
OF the kidneys or neiRhboring organs.
At times. symptoms Of indigestion are
present, fatulenoy, uneasiness OF the
stomach, etc. A moisture, like persplr-
alton, producing a very dlsaRreeable
itching after getting warm, Ia n common
attendant. Blind, Bleeding and Itching
Piles yield at once TO the application Uf
DIR. Bosanko's Pile Remedy, which acts
directly upon the parts effected, absorb
ing the Tumors, allaying the intense
itching. and efiecting permanent cure.
Price 10 cents. Address. The DIR. BO-
sanko Medicine Co, Piqua, q. Sold by
Rice 4 Fowler, II. Coin 4 Co., j. ID. De-
vine, !. ClaYin.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-19
D. QUASSO,
Merchant Tailor,

Large and nnc line Of Fail aud Winter Sam
piles of suit Patterns which will b. ordered rs
desired. suits made 10 order NJ New York
prices and NJ guaranteed. Uniforms for or
guuilntiOns n specially. A now method uf
reuovatiug clothing, guaranteeing the color
Repairing promptly done. s2sdm