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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

In the city court, at Baltimore, yesterday,
Susan Lee, colored, obtained verdict for
81 900 from William Douglass, for assault
plaintiff alleged that, while crossing the
defendants field, he attacked and beat her,
and that she has been subject to fits ever
since.
In the United States court at indianapolis
Yesterday Walter Stanton Of New York filed
eight suits against the boudsmen Of Indiana
township trustees, who have issued illegal
township warrants. The complaint alleges
that all the trustees have fed TO Canada,
and from %, 600 to eli, 900 is demanded Of
| the bondsmen In each case.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

For some time hog cholera in It's most
deadly form has existed in the lower part
OF Chester county Just above the border Inc
OF this State, and all efforts to stay lts tiae
appeared for a time to be unavailing. In
the vicinity OF Brandywine Summit one
farmer has lost his entire nerd, humperi IN
came section have sustained losses scarcely
less serious. 1t presentthe diseaseappearf
20 bp abating,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
A BAD vISoENNEs FIRE.
he Fire Department. Exhausted
and asking for Help.

the Fire Department. Exhausted
and Asking for Help.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 23-2 a. ma Vim
cennes, Ind, special to the Journal says
that destructive FIRE Is raging In that city.
IL broke out in McGimseys' livery stable, a
large building on Third street, passed to
Gardner & Sons extensive furniture ware
rooms and then down to Second street.
The people are greatly excited, as they
fear the destruction of the greater portion
Of the business section Of the city
McGimseys lost 40 head of horses insured
for "a 900. The Grand hotel is ruined; loss
$4,000. Gardner 4 Sons loss is $4,000
Mayor Wilhelm telegraphed to Terre Hautt
for assistance. The city fire department
is exhausted and the flames are increasing
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
A Rank,s elevator burned.

PARIS, Ill. Dec. 21.--The elevator belong
ing to the First National Bank Of Indian
apolis was burned yesterday. Loss on
elevator So 900; on contents belonging TO
Burt q Dawson 81 200. There was no in
surance here on the elevator; the contents
were insured for 81, 100.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
NEWARK.


Temperance Meeting = Fair - New
Lodge = Wind-milI.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
NEWARK, Dec. 2l.-A new lodge OF Good
Templars know as "Fair View Lodge, No.
81 was organized at Fair View school,
house. Mill Creek hundred, on Wednesday
last by ], II. McWhorter. The membership
at present numbers over 80.
Beaton Smith, late OF Wilmington, will in
the course of few days open a new drug
store here in the Caskey Building. This
will make the third drug store in the town
John Z. Lewis, proprietor of the Deei
Park Hotel, is building a large wind mill or
the lot east OF the hotel, with which he
hopes to introduce water into every room
OF his spacious hotel.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
Almost Rsheaded.

ST. PAUL, Dec. 21.-G. A. Mcfarland,
mulatto and Fred. J. Wade, white, quarreled
in saloon yesterday. Mcfarland drew
a razor and slashed 1t across Wade's throat,
nearly seveaing the head from the shoulders.
He died almost Immediately. Mcfarland
was placed under arrest.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

In the House of Representatives, on
Yaiiaf ~ Charles v. Wise Qor an invalid
pension) and bill to authorize the Score;
tary Of the Treasury to adjust, settle and
paw 20 the owners of private dies me
balance OF commissions due them. The
bills were read twice, referred to the appro'
pirate committees, and ordered to Dc
printed,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
A Isnd swallow.

John Gallagher, aged about years, Of
No. s,2 Madison street, was nearly
strangIed Tuesday by silyev, quarter,
which he had put in his mouth, becoming
lodged in his throat. The obstruction was
removed with great difficulty.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
AN uNsArrsFAoroRY MORAL.
A Young wOman's Insanity From
Heading the Bible.

Reading the Bible.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
DECATUR, ILL.,, Dec. 23.- Stephen Maiden,
a Young farmer living in Long Creek town
ship, brought his wife to this place last
night for treatment, she having suddenly
become dangerously insane. Yesterday
morning she attempted to kill her two
children by dashing them across room.
One of them was seriously injured. Her
husband had desperate struggle with her
and his clothing was badly torn in his eff
forts to subdue her. Mrs. Maiden was ap-
to read the Bible daily.
She confined her reading to the book OF
Jeremiah, and finally thought that she and
her family were forever lost. She is now In
the county Jail.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
STAR ROUTE CASE.
Temporary Victory for Chidisten
and Roots i'm Little Rock.

and Roots i'm Little Rock.
LrrrLE Rock, ARK, Dec. 22-Yesterday
the noted case of the United States VS.. John
t. Chidisten and Logan H, Roots, came up
in the Federal court of this city. II is one Of
the well-known star route cases which have
been postponed from time to time. The
government brought suit to recover STA 900,
which 1t claimed was illegally paid to the
contractors of the route known as the
Southern Trans-eontinental route and the
longest In the country. When the case
came up the government was not ready.
District Attorney j. W. Howe had not time
to prepare the case, and it was dismissed.
He win to-day, however, to have the case
institntad again.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
10 Years Old.

PH1111psBuRe, N. j., Dec. PA colored
woman known only as Aunt Lydia, died
this morning at the residence of Sharps
winters, in this place, aged ITO. Sixty
years ago, while slavery existed In New
Jersey, she was purchased by Henry
Winters, father of Sharps, for 81. In his
will Henry Winters requested his
son to take charge Of Lydia and
care for her until her death, and
she remained as one OF his family
until her demise. Lydia was deaf and
dumb when born, but was always active and
healthy, and neverappeared better satisfied
than when permitted to work from morning
until night. Yesterday she attended to her
duties as usual and in the evening baked
buckwheat cakes for supper. After the
meal she was suddenly taken i'll and died
at 2 o'clock this morning, Her hair at the
time of her death was but slightly sprinkled
with gray, and her mind appeared clear to
the last,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
BALTIMORE, Dec. pa special from Port
Deposit, Nd, says: A collision on the
Philadelphia & Baltimore Central railroad
Yesterday afternoon near Concord. Pa, be-
tween freight train No. 101 which leaves
Port Deposit at 81 O.: m. and extra engine
cars of the freight train were reduced to
fragments and the tracks badly torn up.
Wilson Grubb, engineer of 212, was some
what bruised about the head and body but
not seriously hurt. The money loss to the
company will be very heavy. The accident
is thought to have been due to misunder-
standing of orders.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

H. Gautschi & Sons, manufacturers,
1890 Chestnut street, Philadelphia. Look
for trademark, II. G. 4 s. Interchange.
able cylinder boxes playing from "a tc
1928 airs. Largest stock in the world Il
select from.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
,,,. r.--,. s,eso,,,, soI,o,v.

The managers of the Forris Reform
School held a meeting Friday night, and dis
cussed' plans for the management and CON
troll of the farm connected with the institu-
ton. 1t is expected that the school will BIO
in readiness to receive inmates by the 4th Of
Tanuarv next
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
STILL IN DISPUTE.
The Singer Company Resumes Work
but the Fax Question Unsettled.

but the Tax Question Unsettled.
ELIZABETH, N. j., Dec. 22.-The Singer
machine factory whistle was blown at T.50
o'clock this morning and the locked out
employees returned to work. The levy has
NOT been lifted. The city council committee
have asked President Mckenzie what
security he will give for the taxes.
The comptroller says he cannot be indem:
nifled to do wrong, but will demand good
security for the taxes. The councilman
hold that the comptroller Is an independent
officer, and is not controlled by them in the
collection of taxes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
KENYON.
New Sch0OI-HOuse-Hurt His Foot
-Christmas.

Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
KENToN, Dec. 22.-The new school-house
is about finished, but was not accepted as
il does not suit the commissioners.
Christmas is being prepared for slowly.
The NJ. Z. Sunday-school scholars are ex-
pecting grand time.
Thomas II. Graham is home from the city
Mr.. Hevah of this place, while working
on the railroad had his foot hurt very badly
by being struck with piece of iron. A
doctor was called in who found no bones
broken.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
A Ere Apparatus for oIayn,ont.

A volunteer hose company, named for
James McComb, has been organized at Clay
mont. The organization has secured the
Friendship Fire Company's old hose
carriage.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

Wolves Praying Havoc i'm Illinois.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Hu.LsBoRo, ILL.,, Dec. 23.-Wolves have
appeared in this vicinity in large numbers
and are playing sad havoc among the sheep.
One farmer lost 25 out of a flock of 60 one
night this week. The woods seem to be
full of wolves, and the farmers are organ
izing hunting parties and making vigorous
efforts to exterm1nate them.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
MILToN. orr, Dec. 23.-Early this morn
ing burglars broke into the jewelry store Of
Ramsay 4 Co., and carried of cart-load Of
jewelry, silverware, money, etc. The store
was cleaned out. The stolen goods were
worth thousands of dollars.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

The personal property of the j. L. Cooper
Manufacturing Company, was sold at
sheriff sale Tuesday morning to Henry Cope
& Co, flor $71S. 1t is probable that the manu-
facture OF fertilizers will be continued at
the work of the Cooper company.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
MINERS BURIED IN SNOW.


Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
DENVER, Con., Dec. ga special to the
Mems from Silverton SAYS. A snow silde
came down the mountain into Minnesota
gulch yesterday afternoon sweeping every
thing before It, The slide struck the mouth
of the Prodigal Son mine, filling the s5-foot
shaft and burying Burk Hovey and j. M:
Scales, who were working at the bottom OF
the shaft at the time Of the accident. The
snow was packed so tightly that Il was
found to be impossible to move the bucket
which went to the bottom when struck by
the snow. A rescuing party is at work, but
all hope of reaching the imprisoned men
before life shall have become extinct has
been abandoned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
Samuel Peirce will be Democratic candi-
date for coroner.

Samuel Peirce will be q Democratic candi-
date for coroner.
Wesley Garrison, a stevedore employed
nv George W. Bush & Sons, had his left
foot crushed while unloading cor wheels at
the Old Ferry rollingi mill wharf Monday.
The small steam yacht Victor left the ship
ward of the Harlan h Hollingsyorth Com
pany Monday for Florida, on whose waters
She will carry pleasure parties during the
winter.
Letters testamentary upon the estate of
George Boulden, deceased, late OF Pencader
hundred, have been granted to David
Boluden and James McMullen, the execu-
tors named in the will.
The steamer Clarence, recently seized by
United States Marshal Newlin, at Seaford
| and the Mexican steamer Yueateco, which
| is being overhauled by the Pussy 4 Jones
| Company, were released Monday, the eia' nj
against them having been settled,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
NEK CAsrLE.
A Boiler Bursts-Temperance Lee
ture i'm the Nh. n. Church.

turc in the M. Il. Church.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal.
New CASTLE, Dec. 21.-One of the boilers
in the engine room of the William Lea d
Sons flour mill here burst this morning at
GOT. No serious damage was done. AT the
time of the explosion the engineer was in u
room adjoining the engine room and thus
fortunately escaped being scalded by the
steam that Immediately filled the place.
The engine was stopped and the trouble in
vestisated. The faulty boiler, which had
been inspected but II short time since and
pronounced In good order, has IL hole in
The side measuring by i6 inches.
Miss Henrietta Moore, OF Ohio, an advo-
cate of the Women's Christian Temperance
Union, will deliver lecture in the Netho-
list Church to morrow evening, under the
auspices of the Women's Christians Temper
lnce Union of this place.
NEW CASTLE, Dec 22.-The regular weekly
meeting of the Longfellow Literary Society
was held last evening. The regular business
of the association was first disposed of and
three new members received, after which
the entertainment programme for the even
ing was taken up. A soprano solo entitled,
'Silver Chimes" was finely rendered by
Mrs. J. B. Manlove. A recitation, "Selling
the Farm was given by Miss Ida White
man. Readings were given by Messrs John
FOBg ana William DhN1uScn, anu mr.OhVlu-
son Illustrated the manner In which piano.
ramic views were exhibited by an Irishman.
| The question drawers productions COM
pleted the programme.
On account Of the fracturing Of one of
| the boilers at the William Lea & Sons mills
yesterday morning, the mills we've shut
down during the entire day. Operations
will be resumed in day or two.
| New CASTLE, Dec. pa lecture in the
| interest of the W. @. I. u, OF this place,
was delivered before large audience Of
tho Methodist church last evening by Miss
Henrietta Moore of Ohio. After singing
and prayer, Miss Moore read the 18th chap
ter OF Isaiah, from which she shaped hel
| discourse.
The Introductory remarks of the lecturer
were confined to a review Of the work o!
the various branches of the association In
this and other countries, with the results
attained. Miss Moore then thoroughly
sifted the question of a high license ant
cited at length the law by which any one
presenting a petition signed by 10 respect
able citizens, can secure a license to dea
out liquor. The discourse closed with |
strong appeal to the voters to cast thei
ballots for prohibition.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

AAII AImore money than at anything else BY
M M taking an agency for the best selling
Hsfasbook out Beginners succeed grsndly
None fall. Terms free. HALLK1T BOOK Co.
Portland, Maine. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

NoTICE.-THE ANNUAL MEETING
In OF "The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance.
Company OF MIL Greek hundred will BE- held
at the Mermaid, In said hundred, on MONDAY,
the 4th day OF january, 1885, at u O'Clock, m.
GEORGE BLAIR, President
T. L. j. BALDWIN, Secretary. deci7-iw
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
1The Ironclad' at Oak Hall.


years up higher figure than usual
magnificent of Oak Hall Winter Clothing made for
Oak Hall trade
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

100000; :: :; !; ];
start you In work tnnt
will at once bring you tn money faster than
anything else In America All about the ssoos-
Oo0 in presents with each box. Agents wanssa
time or spare time only, 20 work for US az thsir
own honee4 Fortunes for all workers Abso-
lutely assured Don't delay. II. HALl4&fT y
! CO., Portland, Maine.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

M1ppLETowN, Dec. 21.-Fred Donnel held
the lucky number in a contest for hand
some dressing case last Saturday evening.
Walter Leatherberry has a handsome
sleigh up for rattle. Nearly all chances are
taken, ard an effort will be made to award
the winner his prize on Christmas eve.
Thomas r. Hopkins, residing near Mt.
Pleasant, lost valuable mule last Friday
and has another very sick with lung fever.
The animals were purchased at ex-C Collector
James Gray's sale last winter at high
figure, and were by far the finest mule team
in the section. The loss is severe one to
Mr.. Hopkins.
Augustus Hushehaek of the firm Of e. r
Cochran 4 Co., nurseymen, tells me that he
| is snre that II the farmers would give
| tobacco the proper attention it could be
grown here as well and as probably as II
| Pennsylvania.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

nnlTF Send six cents forpostags.
EHnIN and receive free, q costly
FRENF box Of goods which will help
AL hHG Hyou TO more money right
III thh&A@haway than anything else In
this world. Ali, Of either
SEX succeed from FIRST hour. The broad road 70
fortune opens before the workers, absolutely
SURE. At once address, TRUE Co, Augusta,
Maine. e
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
mIDDL ET0WN.
lost n Valuable NIuIe-Try Some
Tobacco ...

Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
MIpDLETowS, Dec. 17.-Next week will BIO
a show week here. Monday, Rowe's
marionette MINISTRIES appear; for Wednes-
ford's company is announced. Last and
most popular of all arc the cornet band
MINISTRIES of this town, who have prepared
themselves for grand entertainment on
Christmas night.
t. H. Armstrong says his machines are
too small to do the work at his grist mill in
the Briggs, Clayton & Company Building,
and he will put in larger grinders.
G. W. Stephens found an old man In an
insensible condition yesterday afternoon
and took the unfortunate to his store. This
morning Mr.. Stephens says the old fellow
refuses to leave but begs to be dressed Ut
as sold Kriss." The clerks are having
much fun with him.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-02-27
TWO AS ONE.

Fort Street Church presented q
gay appearance last evening, when
Mr.. Thomas S. Southwick, collector
for the Pawaa Dairy, was united in
marriage to Miss. Anna j. Breese,
city missionary. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. j. A. Cruzan.
The pulpit and platform were most
beautifully decorated, and the young
couple stood under handsome
floral marriage bell. AS the bridal
party entered the church, organist
Jones played u selection from
Wagner's Tannhauscr. After the
ceremony was over the newly-mar-
ricd couple left the church to the
strains of the bridal march from
Lohengrin. A reception followed
in the vestry below, where the
happy couple received the congrat-
ulations of large number of friends.
Some very handsome presents were
displayed OH the piano. Coffee and
cake were handed round to all
present, aad the occasion was u
very joyous one. The BULLETIN
extends congratulations and best
wishes to the happy couple.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-02-27
SHIPPING NOTES.

Stmr Lehua brought 1900 bags of
sugar. She sails on Monday next at u
noon, for Mahukona and Hamakna.
The whaler Josephine arrived off port
this a. m. from cruise about the line.
She has so bbls of oil. She will remain
off port for three or four days. The
Captain reports the whalers Flcetwing.
Abraham Baker, Mary and Susan and
others. They are expected to arrive
here about the 10th of next month.
The Fleetwing has 40 bbls of oil. She
appears to be the most successful of the
whalers, that the Josephine spoke.
The blk G o Whitmore, Capt Calhoun.
arrived this a. M, % days from Port
Townsend with 100000 feet of lumber
lumber and 10000 laths, to Allen and
Robinson.
The Mary Winkleman has 40 tons of
freight OH board for f. She will sail
next week for Kahului to finish loading.
The ship Mefrose is anchored out side.
She is drawing % fit on an even keel.
Part of her cargo will be taken out.
Schr Manuokawai brought $50 bags
rice and LOG bags of sugar.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-02-27
DEATH or BAZAAR.

The well known thoroughbred
Chestnut Kentucky stallion 'Ba-
zaar" died at Marshfield shortly be-
fore six O'Clock this morning, Of
inflammation of the bowels. "Ba-
zaar" was bred at the WOODBURY.
farm, near Lexington, Kentucky,
and is by Jack Malone, he by Lex
ington. In 1876 he was sold to
Mr.. w. l.. Pritchard, ofSacramento,
for $4,000. He stood l54 hands
high, weighed 1865 lbs, and won
many races while on the turf, most
of his races being at two and four
miles. Mr.. Il. II. Miles brought
her in 1888, paying $1,000. Late
ly he belonged to the Hawaiian
Hotel Stable Co., who have suffered
a great loss in the death of this fine
animal, as he had engagements for
the present season amounting to
2,400. DIR. Brodie, V. s., made a
post morteM examination, finding
death resulted as stated above.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-02-27


A BAND concert and an art eXhibi-
ton have been fixed for this evening,
regardless of the prior intimation of
a lecture by distinguished scientific
visitor. Still, we are glad to hear
that the concert is to begin later than
usual, and as for the pictures, they
can be viewed either before or after
the lecture. Therefore, notwith-
standing that another night should
have been chosen for the proceedings
at the Hotel, we hope that there will
be no diminution, on their account,
of the attendance that would be
given the lecture if it was the sole
attraction of the evening. Profess
sor Agassiz's subject" The Mo-
dern Theory of Coral Reefs -
ought to possess interest for all in
telligent residents of this country,
not to speak of the privilege of hear
such "a worthy son of worthy
SIRE rs Prof. Agassiz.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-02-27

THERE was y large attendance at
Brewers wharf this morning, when
Auctioneer Adams offered the bark
Ceylen for sale. Mr.. p. c. Jones,
Jr., read description of the vessel
and stated the reasons why she was
to be sold. The upset price was
81 800, but as there was no bid be-
You'd, the vessel was withdrawn. A
whale-boat was sold for $50 to Mr..
Morgan, and two large water tanks
were sold for S37 and $3.50 to
Messrs. j. III. Patty and Geo. H..
Robertson respectively.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-02-27

The Royal Hawaiian Band will
give another Of their fine concerts
at the Hotel this evening. Several
paintings by Jules Tavernier and
Joseph d. Strong will be on ex-
hibition in the parlors. The oppor-
tunity will no doubt be availed of
by large number of people.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-02-27

A SAILOR on board the Alameda,
Manuel Nicols, was arrested at II
o'clock last night by the Custom
House authorities, and is charged
with importing opium into the King
dom. 1t will be remembered that a
sailor from the schooner Mile Nor
ris was caught in the harbor the
other morning with 40 tins of opium
in, possession. He stated that the
man Nicols brought it from the
Coast. A warrant was taken out
for the arrest of Nicols, but he was
not found until last evening, when
Port Surveyor Markham and others
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-02-27

LAST evening during the wedding
reception at the vestry of the Fort
Street Church, some wilful miscreant
let off Chinese bomb close to n
door in the rear of the building. 1t
caused great fright and confusion
for a few moments. One lady, a
Mrs. Scott tainted away, and it was
nearly an hour before she came to.