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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19

The Black Hawks gave their annual
fly in the third story of the Weceaeoe
Engine House last evening. A party of
thirty representing the Reading Liberty
fire laddies attended and were hand
somely entertained by the Hawks. The
ball was largely attended and was a
success in every way. The Reading
delegation presented the Hawks with
large frame containing the photo
graphs of the members of the Liberty
Company.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19

WINNIPEG, Man, Jan. ia remark
able case of what is alleged to be petrifac
ton has juet come to light. sixteen years
ago a hali-bresd, named Ro'ade, buried
his wife about twenty miles from this
city. A few days ago he, with some
friends, exhumed the remains, intending
to carry them TO another burying place
Upon opening the coffin the body was
found perfectly preserved, the eyes and
mouth being partly open and tine hair
quite black and natural.
When an attempt was made to lift the
remains 1t was found quite impossible, as
they were completely petrified. Exami-
nation showed that small spring OF
alkali water had been running through
the cofliu, and the actl IN of the water on
the body had caused petrifaction. AS
sistancs was procured and the remains
we're raised to the surface and transferred
TO the city, where they were Weighed
The weight was found to be 700 pounds
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19

WEST CHESTER, Pa, Jan. 1s.-A live
stock dealer named George r. Keeley,
living a. White Horse Pcstofficc, In vii
lestown Township, on Saturday last left
his home and since that time nothing has
been heard OF him. He has been an ex.
tensive aler iu cattle from the West,
and yesterday one Of his creditors came
East to see him and then for the first
time It became known that Kelley had
gone of.
1t is rumored that he leaves several
thousand dollars OF debts. He leaves a
wife and three children, who are not only
in state of mental anxiety as to his
whereabouts, but also in poor circum
stances.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19

The Heavenly Recruits Association
will hold meetings every evening dur.
ing next week. Cottage Prayer meet
ings Monday evening at 9l3 Walnut
street and Friday evening at Ill Jusii-
son street. Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday and Saturday evenings at
Hall, cor. Fourth and Shipley streets.
Preachers of other denominations ex-
pee od to be present and speak for u.s..
Good meetings are expected. All well
come. Como aud help us. Also Faith
Healing and Holiness meeting, Thurs
day afternoon, 3 p. m, to which every
body Is welcome.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19

The Sons of Veterans held their first
meeting in their new room In the Friend
ship Fire Company's building, Tenth and
Shipley streets, last night. On next FRI
day evening Mustering-in officer Russell
and his aids from Philadelphia will be
present. to muster In the recruits, ,of whom
there are about IS. A set-out will be
given to the visitors after the mastering
in of the recruits. The initiation fes for
charter members is 81 for six months,
are cents week.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19

WASHINGTON, Jan 1s.-The collec-
tions OF internal revenue tor tie first six
months OF the fiscal year ending June 30,
1883, were t6 ',3l2,565, an Increase of
$S6S, 057 as compared with the eollec-
tions Tor the corresponding period OF the
previous fiscal yea The receipts were as
follows: From spirIts, S35, ,366, $50, an in, &,
crease of 81, Sis, ,Sil; from tobacco. $751;
3i5, ,653, decrease of S5l1 ,245; from fer
mented liquors, tl2,l42, ,S06, an increase
of S25 OPS; from oleomargariue, $4lQ, ,9s9,
an increase of $5l ,203; from banks,
bankers, etc, S5,747, an Increase of So
392; from miscellane Gus, $3.50 de-
create of S50,262 The r, ceipts for De-
cember, 1888, were S382, ,229 less than
those for December, 1887.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19

D. P. smyth, who fer many years was
engaged in the watch and jowelry bust
ness, at No 81 Market strt ct, will sail
on Monday from New York on the
steamer Celtic, for an extended tour
thr ugh Europe and other countries.
During his absence he proposes to visit
Jerusalem and the Holy Land, and his
many friends in this city wish him a
pleasant voyage and safe return, after his
eight months absence.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19

The remains ui Mary Megginson, who
died at the residence OF her son John, IN
White Clay Creek Hundred, on the i5lN
lust, in the siih year OF her age, were in 3,
ierr d IN the NJ e, ceme cry at New Cas-
tie, on Friday eltern on, ia the presence
OF number Of I laiiYes and friends. Z he
Rev. h. F. Price OF Christian ciliclated,
and bis admolitions were impressive as
we'll as corsolIng to the members of the
family. Mrs. MeRginson came to this
country from England some four or five
years ago, and cnj7ye good health up to
within lew days of her dccease, and 1t
was great consolation to her family that
she was perm ttei to stay - long among
them aud enjoy so greatly The years pre-
ceding her dissolution.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19

Mr, HOLLY, N. j., Jan. ls.-Tho lar.
ceny of au overc3at from the Arcade
Hotel yesterday led to the arrest of VIII
liam &, Poole, and the stolen property
was found in his pcssetsiun, also a
loaded reyo' YER He was locked: up In
default OF bail. Poole was charged at
one time with being an accessory to the
muIder OF Katie Anderson, but was dIs.
charged through lack OF evidence. In
the trial OF Peak he was a witness for the
defense, and was always bosom friend
OF Peak.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19

Floy Crowell will close her weeks
engagement at the Opera House this
evening, She has been fairly success
ful in drawing large audiences and
pleasing our theatrical frequenters with
her acting. She will close the engage
ment this evening by the rendition of
ternoon.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19

The thirty-third anniversary of Colum-
bia Lodge, No. 26, I. 90. F was cele-
brated last evening, and after several
speeches had been made by members and
others, the entire party proceeded to
Farra's restaurant, VIII re supper was
served. After full! justice had ben done
to the many good things, other speeches
were made, aud the party separated at a
late honr.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19
Important.

L. +. Adsir, 4l5 Market street, having
given up two of his large buildings, is
compelled to make great reductions in
This is no sham reduction, as he has four
buildings and intends to reduce his stock
SO as to occupy only two buildings.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19

Is DIR. simms' White Pulmonlc Balsam,
the great leading lung and throat remedy
of the world. Thousands of references.
Multitude OF hopeless cases have been
cured. Coughs, hoarseness, sore throat,
etc. Soc. and 81. Depot, Fourth and
King streets, Wilmineton; Philadelphia,
Smith 81 Kline Co., 429 Arch street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19

fT. Louis Jan. ls.--A week ago WI
liam Keane, deformed newsdvaler, died
suddenly in a room In North st. Louis.
He was 30 years of age and had sold
papefs continually for twenty-five years.
His stand was for fftten years in front OF
the Southern Hotel, but Tor the lat ten
years he has disposed of his wares in
front of the Lindoll. When he died his
room was searched, and the .searchers
were SURPRISED to find S205O aud certi1-
cate on this Safety Deposit COM psny.
The box In the Safety vaults was open
ed yesterday, and street railway and
railroad bonds valued at S2l ,0C0 were
found. His relativts lived in abject ms
cry aud never knew he had the wealth.
The fortune will be godsend to them.
Kcane never told anybody about his
wealth. The box was opened by an ad-
miuistrator appointed by the court.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19

PoTTsvILLE, Jan. 1s.--West Pine
Knot @ liery is to start full operations
as soon as the water In the mine work
lngs is removed. To attain this end
pair of pump engines are now being put
Ia position at the oil abandoned shaft at
Thomaston as the most expedient outlet
for the immense body of water. West
Pine Knot was never worked, although
an enormous outlay of money was en-
ployed for It's equipment by the Phlladel-
phia ard Reading Coal and Iron Com
pany. New gangways were drlven, a
pew breaker was supplied with modern
machinery and work was shut down.
This occurred about eight years ago.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19
Walnut candy at Ferguson's, II r. Cd.


DIR. Simms' Eye Cure, the great leading
eye remedy, cures every time; never does
harm, but always does good, Cures the
worst of cases without fail. Hundreds of
references. All bad cases now we'll. 25c.
Depot, Fourth and King streets, Whining
ton; Philadelphia, Smith 81 Kline Co., 429
Arch street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19

That everybody ought to know that A.
Sergeant gives 22iO ibs. of the best, we'll
cleaned coal in every ton you buy. Oak,
pine and hickory kinding wood in large
loads. Lime for whitewashing. Yard,
foot of Monroe street. Central office,
Seventh and King streets. Look for the
blue sign. Open in the evening.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19

Prof. J. H. Crabb paid our city flying
visit this morning and took with him four
~ sets OF reso uti ms from the B. of X.
X. Brakeman. He has just finished ten
warrants for the Airic an Harmony G Gtand
Lodge, A. F. A Y. Masous. His office is
in Philadelphia, but any orders left with
Miss Clara A. Crabb, 708 King street,
will be attended to. He is teaching
CLASSES In New Jersey at present with
euscess,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19

The steamer Haytien Republic was run
into by the Haytien gunboat Nouvelle
Voldrogue on the night of December 20.
No serious damage was done TO other
vessel. After ascertaining the damage
done the u. g. Steamer Galena sent an
armed boats crew to the offending gun
boat, where q statement WAS made that
jamming of the tiller ropes was the cause
OF the collision. 1t is the opinion, sc-
cording to despatch from Port au-
Prince, that 1t was a deliberate attempt
to sink the released ship.
One OF the buildings OF Clement &
Dunbar's cedar ware works, on Beach
street, above Shac ckamaxon, Philadelphis,
was destroyed by fire last evening, entail
ing an estimated loss on bulldog, stock
aud machinery of between t35,000 and
$4,000, covered by insu ance. Work
will be suspended ouly temporarily,
as the other buildings were not dam
aged.
The U. 8. Senate Subcommittee on
Finance on Friday devoted four hours to
hearing of the opposing claims of wool
growers and WOODEN manufacturers,
o. pecially carpet men, in regard to the
tariff. 1t Ia believed In Washington that
the committee will ask reduction on
the common grades OF wool from IL TO 20
cents.
An additional Indictment was present.
cd yesterday, In Mauch Chunk, sgainst
Henry Cook the engineer of the first col
i1ing train IN the Mud Run disaster. The
Court then adjourned the case to sPec-
Ial term in March next, when Cook and
the other accused train men are TO be
tried.
Two sons Of Calvin Wilkins were try
ing to straighten a natural gas pipe in
Lima, Ohio, on Friday, when an explo-.
sion occurred. The younger son was
killed, and the older will be disdgured
for life.
Dennis Couture and Joseph Noel were
killed on Friday by the explosion of a
stick OF dynamite they were trying to
thaw out at the mines of the Albert
CopI or Company, at Csperton, Quebec.
The coolest waves of the season passed
over the Northwest Friday. At Neche,
Dakota, the thermom ter marked AZ de
grees below zero, and at Morris, Mime
sofa, so degrees below.
eixty cigar makers, employed by Bar
ron Il Co In Baltimore, went on strike
Friday because the firm reduaed the price
from $3.50 to 81 per thousand for rolling
| AuOuL Ca Us Vi bulu'lDOA uuNC DGtu
reported at the Health Office In Denver,
Col. The cases are very mild and only
three deaths have resulted SO far.
Edward j. johnson, a lawyer in New
York, committed suicide on Friday by
shooting himself in the head. 1t Ia
thought that poverty led him to end his
| life.
The U. 8. steamer Galena was at
Kingston, Jamaica, on the 10th inst.
Admiral Luce reported that there was no
ickness on board.
John Strum, young German, who
was bitten by dog about three months
ago, died Of hydrSphobia in hospital in
Elizabeth, New Jersey, yesterday.
The U. 8, steamer Ossipee arrived at
Kingston. Jamaica, yesterday, with the
steamer Haytien Republic.
Three cigar manufacturers in Now
York granted the strikers demands yes
terdsy and restored The old rates.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19

CHICAGO, Jan. 18.-Jacob Schneider
applied to Judge White yesterday for a
warrant for the arrest OF Barber Mike
Ryan, who, when Jacobs son Offered him
five cents for hair cut, placed him in a
chair and with HE clippers cut channel
from the back to the front OF the head
without touchi & the rest OF the hair
The court gave Schneider two cents to
have the cut completed and refused to
Issue the warrant.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19

viii appear at the Opera House fol-
three nights next week, commencing
on Monday. This play is well-known
in our city, and was played here by
Gus Williams.
JEANNE Winston and her troupe will
sing in comic opera at the Opera House,
commencing next Thursday evening.
See advertisements.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19

PARIS, Jan. 1s.-A young woman and
q man from iLyons were found dead in a
room In hotel at Monte Carlo TO day.
In a letter to friend they said they had
suffered losses at the gambling table, and
intended to commit suicide together.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19

The only case before Judge Ball this
morning was that of James Collins,
charged with drunkenness. He was ar
rested by Sergeant Blackburn and the
court imposed q fine OF % and costs.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19

Clara Bellies breezy letter, "ouida" in
women's clubs, pen and pencil sketches
made by an artist from Fifth avenue
clubhouse window. Any Sunday ,pers
delivered. Frist g. Davis, No. S13 Market
street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19

This evening Wilmington Association,
No I, Stationary Engineers, will hold a
public meeting in the hall In the Adams
building, which all stationary engineers,
steam filters and machinists are invited to
attend.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19
State of the Temperature
tie REPUBLICAN Office to-day, in the


morrow promises to be fair to
slightly cloudy and rather colder, with
snow in the North. Monday clear and
stationary temperature.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19

Mr. W. R. GRAVES, of Wethcred-
Vile, Md, wrltes:--I suffer sometimes
with acute rheumatism, aud your Saliva
ton OIL gives me instantaneous relief. l
cordially recommend 1t as sure cure.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19

with sliding and detachable watch
springs superior to whalebone, horn,
reed and cord. For sale at Hukill d
Poist's Second and Tstnall streets.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19

For fine mixtures go to Hollis, No.
West Second or No. 5l2 King street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19

Offensive breath vanishes with the us
OF Dr. Sage's Cats'rh Remedy.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19

Coited torgue, foul breath, drowsIness,
those c some OF the mptons OF bill
ious ieve-. Don wait, but tZaS Laxa.
dor a. onre. II will "knock II out In six
rounds" Pr.cs Only 20 cents pack
age.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19

Union Cottage meeting this Saturday
evening, at No 800 West Third street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19

Rolando Choice Patent Flour
Is MADE FROM THE BEST WHEAT OBTAIN
ABLE. TRY 1T.
lF YOUR GROCER DOES NOT KEEP 1T YOU
CAN GET 1T OF ANY
FLOUR DEALER.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19

Whenc'er an anxiou; group is seen
Around some monthly magazine
Or paper that is daily whirlcd
To every quarter Of the world.
And merry pcals of laughter rise
AS this oHthat attracts the eyes,
The smiling crowd. you may depend.
Above some illustrations bend
That advertise the strength and scope
And purity Of IVORY SOAR.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19
i" BEE HIVE" "
OF WILMINGTON.
biggest KIND OF BARGAINS

>~aiting for you to come and
ake them away at a special
fkaripg-out price. From
now until inventory you get
Bargains rom us. We don't
want the broken lines.
Some OF our Ladies' and
Children's Coats to go for
alf'
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19

But while they smile or praise bcs,ow
And wonder whence ideas flow.
The fact should still be kept in mind
That people of the knowing kind
VIII heed the hints or lessons laid
In rhymes and pictures thus displayed.
And let no precious moments fly
Until the IVORY SOAP they try.
And prove on garments coarse and fine
The truth of every sketch and line.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-19
A WORD OF WARNING.

There white each represented to be good the Ivory
they ARE NOT but like all cOu lack the peculiar remarkable qualities
the genuine Ask for "oy" Soap and insist upon getting it
by q
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-04-05

Charles Sumner Post, No. 4, g. A. R., +,
colored, gave a splendid literary and musi-
cal enter tainment in Shiloh Baptist
Church last night, the church being
DIVIDED. William ii. Furrowh presided
and Post Commander Patrick Henry
Boyd acted as scene shifter. Upon the
platform were seated the Rev. B. T.
Moore, Past Vice-Department Comman-
der Raymond Trusty, Commander Isaac
Wilson, Past Department Commanders
w. s. McNair and Daniel Ross, John Q.
Ripperger and others. Past Commahder
Lawrence +. Fisher and Phillip II. Bur-
ton, Jr., had charge of the guests. The
Women's Auxiliary Corps was present in
body, as were the dram corps OF the
post. Miss NJ. Il. Bailey presided at the
organ.
Rev. b. T. Moore was substituted for
the Rev. J. B. Stansbury, who was alb
sent, and made stirring patriotic ad-
dress. Miss Marie Slyke sang several
solos in very fine style. She is from
Toronto, Canada, Alexander Butler gave
number of shakespearean readings;
Joseph Abram gave five selections on the
mouth organ. Past Department Com,
McNair delivered an historical address,
aud the entertainment closed with my
Country, Ills OF Thee" and the benedic
ton by the Rev. B. t. Moore. The party
then adjourned TO the festival of the G.
A. r. Circle, at Tenth and shipley
| streets.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-04-05

Last evening a squad OF sixteen Odd
Fellows, which included number of the
Grand Lodge officers of the order 10
Delaware, went by the B. & o. Railroad
to Newark, Del. +, where they installed the
following officers OF Oriental Lodge, No.
II, l. .. q. F.:
N. g., 8. A. j. Wood; 7. G., Isaac Van
zant, Jr.; r. g., ]. Kinsy Chambers; P.
s., George w. Williams; Treas, W. H.
Shippers; War, Q. r. E. Lewis; o. G., A..
J. Orr; Con-, Robert J. Colbert; !. Guar. ,
Evan w. Lewis; Il. s. N. g., John A.
Mullln; L. s, N. g., 8. b. Herdman; h.
$. N. G., w. Ii. Kelly; L. 8. V. g., Geo.
Karl; r. B. g., William II. hyperion; l..
s: s., Joseph Swaney; Chaplain, William
NJ. Gamble.
After the conierrIng OF the FIRST and
second degrees upon member and in.
stalling the aforementioned officers, the
visitors were escorted to Hodson's res
taurant, where oysters and other edibles
were enjoyed. When the party arrived
at Newark in the evt ming the good brother
who held the ticket knew exactly where
tho hall was, and started in bee-line for
1t, and the others followed, but when they
reached some corntelds and hedge fences
and the houses grew scarcer they thought
they would reach their destination sooner
by turning about and retraclng their
steps, 1t was only this that kept them
ffom reaching the three-corner line stone
between the three States,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-04-05

My little niece, left me by her moth.
er, had one of the worst cases of white
swelling | ever saw. More than twenty
pieces of bone came out of her leg, ono
piece being about the size of the small
end of n walking cane, and nearly
three inches long. The hole left
by taking these pieces out was as large
as good sized walnut. She was not
able to walk step for eight months,
and was afterwards compelled to use
crutches for neatly year. The doc
tors said there was no cure and advised
amputation of the limb. This l would
not consent to, but put her to taking
Swift's Specific 6. s. leaving off
all Other treatment. 1t has cured her
sound and well, and shall never grow
weary of speaking its praise.
Mrs. ANNIE GEEsLING.
Columbus, Ca, Feb, IL, 1889.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-04-05
81 SIS * County Items.

BETHEL April 3.-The cloud Of sorrow
still hangs over our town on account OF
the delay in hearing from Capt. VIM. j..
Eskridge, q ID John Spice, young man
who went rs cook. Capt. EskTidge has a
wife, who is an invalid, two sons and one
daughter. The cook is a son OF James E.
spicer, one OF our prominent members of
the M. 4. Church. Capt Eskridge is also
LIBERAL member. The family have given
him up for lost, or are hoping against
hope. Oh, how sadl We will miss him In
the chnrch, and the family more so. He
was kind husband and indulgent
father
Capt. VIM. j. Hopkins has brought his
boat here for repairs. 1t Is now on the
railway and will not be completed for
more thau a moath, costing at least three
thou and dollars.
The weather Is warm andt he farmers
and gardners are very busy planting pota'
toes, peas, onions and plowing for corn
planting.
The prospect is good for a crop OF
peaches, strawberries and blackbe ries.
blackberries are more printable than
Strawberries.
There are plenty of herring caught on
Broad Creek and Nanticoke river, and
some shad, but the latter are not numer-
GUS yet and ell for 20 cents a pair.
Rev. w. B. Gregg the pastor of the
NJ. II. Church has returned from con'er'
ence, and filled his pulpit last Sunday.
Many welcomed him on his return for the
third year. There 10 some interest and
excitement over the Patriotic Order oi
the Some OF America.
A prosperous lodge has been organized
at Seaford, aud no doubt another will bt
org ganized at Laurel In short time. Mr.
Gritienburg editor of the Seaford Review
Is very ac i've in prosecuting the work.
OCCAsIONAI
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-04-05

PnILADELPnIA, April 5.-While tenn
porarily insane Jesse Gyger, farmer Of
Bryn Mawr, hanged himself to a beam
above the hay-mow in his barn on Wed.
ncsdsy morning, whtre his corpse was
found few hours later. He was 90 years
old, had lived In Rsdnor Township for
over forty years, and possessed property
worth nearly 100000. His home was
opposite "W ootton," the country place
OF George w. Chllds, to whom he sold a
portitn of his property five years ago.
An inquest by the coroner fai ed to estab-
llsh any other cause than temporary in
sgnity for the suicide. He lived on the
best of terms with his wife and three
daughters, bat for month past he seem
ed to be leslng his mental powers. On
Monday last, while transactipg some
business as treasurer of the Bryn Mawr
School Board, Mr.. Gyger showed s'gns of
insanity, and lately he ate very little and
talked lncoherently