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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-03-14
AN APPARENr sWINDLE.
Samuel Armstrong Thought 1s Rave
sgsen sxviudted by Rhavvers.

Beon sNiudteh by hhayVers.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
SMYRNA, March 9.--S9verai men purport-
iuS 10 bs agents for pianos have for the
past week been selling their goods 10 the
vicinity Of Smyrna. Yesterday morning
one OF them visited the residence OF samuel
Armstrong, near town, and after q few mo-
ments' conversation stated the object Of his
visit. He said he was selling patent nay
fork aud wished Mr.. Armstrong to intro
ducs II to the farmers OF the neigh 5orhood.
He offered to place one la the barn free so
that Mr.. Armstrong could show its opera
ton to his friSnds and II he sucessded In
selling six Of them he would receive cer-
tain per cent OF the sales and the fork in
the barn In addition. Mr.. Armstrong az
first declined to have anything to do with It.
The stranger suggested that perhaps he
had a son who would take hold Of II, ex-
planning how easy it would be to dispose of
the FORKS and make handsome sum, Mr.,
Armstrong thsn aeHented to the strangers
proposition, whereupon the latter drew
btt OF card from his pockst, which he said
was an order for tha forks and obtained
Mr.. Armstrong; SIGNATURE thereto. The
stranger then left. The suspicious OF Mr..
Armstrong; family were aroused, and two
OF the ladies' came to Bmyrns to ascertain
ifthere was anything crooked in the trans
action. Ia company with friends they went
TO Clayton and confronted the stranger. He
iisciaimed any intention of crookedness,
but the ladies NOT being satistled appliad 70
Justice BnoS OF Clayton, for warrant for
HE arrest. The transaction occurring in
New Castle county the justice was Obliged
10 deny their request. The matter was
made public laat nisht, and It is tba general
opinion that the card to which MIR. Arm
strong attached his name was nothing
more or loss than negotiable note. The
parties referred to are the came ones who
antrapped Commissioner Hspoorn OF OheB-
lertown for $40 last week.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-03-14
Excitement ~ A THEATRE,
tsDio Wachr nm fkhsin,, Brings Out
anti-tsern, an SEN ti,ueur.

PIrrsBuaa, Pa, March 9.--rhers was a
lively time ut the Academy OF Music last
night ill on aceuuAr OF Samoa. During the
evenings performances actresses on the
stage Sang the Song Of all Nations" each
verse representing different nation, DUR
ing the singing of which they wave the
nag appropriate to the verse.
When one came out 70 sing the German
verse, "Dis Wseht Am Rhein," waving the
flag OF the FatheIland, the audience Kissed
and among Others two gentlemen objected,
one OF them exciatminR IL loud voice.
1--WE don't want that one, Bring on the
good old American flAg."
gentleman tn the rear objected to tho
actions OF the pair, and caught the noisy
one BY the eVas;Hils telllog him TO SIT down.
The latter grew eS,itei at this and turning
struck the other man IN the face with bis
fist.
The audience became greatly confused az
this point. and qaieE was not restored until
an officer came 10 and arrested tho offend
ing anfi.Garmans. At The Central station
he gave .ne name of W. z. Johnston, and
his companion ssid he was DR.. Englis.
After SPEC dug pbout an hour IN the lock-
up each they put Up forfeit OF $50 for
appearance at tue hearing this morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-03-14
Death OF James w. weIcb.

James W. weleh died Thursday, at his
residence, No. sos East Third street, this
city, In the Goth year OF his age. Death
xesulted from stroke Of paralysis, which
occurred about three weeks ago. He was
born In Sussex county in 1923, and fol-
lowed the occupation OF farming. In
1873 he removed to Wilmington, and with
his son, CHARLES II. Welch. and his SON
in-law, W. W. SHARP, established the
grocery and commission house of welch,
Sharp d Co.,, at No, 800 King street.
Four years ago the frm purchased the
large building on East Fourth street, near
French, where the business is now con-
Quoted by q. F. WEIGH Il Co., Mr.. James
W. Welch having Withdrawn about three
years ago. Deceased was a respected
citizen, and a member of Asbury M. e.
Church. De leaves one son and four
daughters. His funeral took place
at lO O'Clock Saturday morning, from his
late residence, with interment at River
view cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-03-14


Samuel ]. Roberts, Hditor OF the Ksnt,,ckL
Leader, was assaulted on rne street In Lhx.
ington, KY, on Friday morning, by Charles
Scott, manageF al the Opera House. Scott
stole up behind Roberts and dealt him sew
eral bows ON the back Of the head with
come metallic instrument, making an ugly
gash. Scott was subsequently arrested on
charges OF a5sSult and hattery and cutting
With intent to kill. The assault grew ont
OF criticism cf the management of the
Opsra House In the Leader.
NJ. Y. Morris OF the old law firm of Msr-
rick & Norris OF Washington, has written
to ex-Sscretary Falrchlld Offering bis ser.
vices ~ counsel IN the snit recently brought
against tho secretary by Samuel Strong for
damages on account of his decision in re-
lation TO his award. He says he does this
out OF admiration for Mr. Fatrehild's
honest administration, on the condition
that he reesive no foe or compensation.
Mr. Fairchild has accepted the offar, aud
AIR. Morris will act with one of ths assistant
attorneys general who have already been
assigned to the defence.
The German Minister of Washington
has sent to the State Department report
from an officer on board the German gun
boat Ebor, dated October lat last, in which
it is stated that a thres masted vessel of
American build was driven upon reef
near the XII gsmill group of islands, 10
September, and afterwards went to pieces.
This worda refined petroleum, Atlantic
Rsfining Company, Ward, Trow i Co.,
agents, Philadelphia, appeared on the
boxes Of wreeksge.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-03-14
AN OPEN QUESTION.
In Harrison n pssccndnnt " Pocn.
h0nansJ


hontnsJ
II js popularity believed that President
Harrissn lie descended from Porahon,as
and from the parliamentary soldier and
seGioide Gen. Thomas HerIison, who was
eseouted in 1860. "''
/ Pocshontas, daughter OF Pobstap. mani.
tested ftiepdlineSs for ths early whlt.
settlers OF Virginia when she vas bnt q
Riri. The story Of how she saved ths
mo OF Captain John Smith, who had
been captured and condemned 10 death
by her father-how she, on several coca.
sions, made known 10 the settlers Their
danger when about 60 DO attacked,
well ksoRn TO oil acquainted with ,bs
early history OF America. Her snbas-
qnent marriage with John Roife, an
hnglishman--her removal TO EugIand
"uelo sou was horn, from whom uumer-
Gus wealthy families of Virginia Slain
descent--is the basis OF tho opinion that
President Harrison Ia ono OF her descend.
ants.
Whether this DO trus or not II IL, how.
ever, wellknown that Presiden. Harsison
's q descendant OF noted family, iiist,n-
snished alike In psace and war The
paine OF Harrison is hlraehg iEdelibly
written upon the pages of American his.
tory, Tor General William Henry Harlj.
Aon--the ninth President of the United
states-was the grandfather OF Gen. Ben.
| Harrison,
The election Of another member of the
Harrison family is hut another proof of
the prevailing disposition of the public
to return to healthy administration OF
pubic affairs 30 characteristic OF earlier
years of government. A aimilar desire
mas been manifested for revival OF early
manners aud customs in many various
ways, OF which mention in particular can
De made OF the prevailing demand for
those old time preparations which were
so successfully employed in the proven.
tion and cure of tho ills aud ailments
which frequentsd the early log cabin
homes.
After much inquiry and research n
noted manufacturer has procured the
original methods used 10 their prepara.
tion and again under the name Of War-
nor's Log Cabin Remedies, the public Ia
possessed OF those well-known pfspara.
tons for the cure Of coughs, colds, Gun
sumption in ire early stages, blood dis.
orders, catafrh, dyspepsia, debility and
other common disordrYs
notwithstanding the large amount OF
time, attention and expense which tho
manufacture Of Warmers Safe Cure do.
mands-its vel. known reputation as The
only rsmsdy for the prevention and cure
OF kidney diseases being world wide
the manufacturer is resolved to push the
merit OF Wernsf's Log Cabin sarsaparilla
60 the front because of it's splendid blood
purifying properties and great value VS. .
household remedy and tprlng time bystem
repovst0r.
Pooahontas during her lifelong friend.
ship for the white settlers of Virginia, be-
sides her many acts of kindness, IL said
to have contributed much valuable iafor.
nation to the log cabin home concerning
the successful methods employed by the
Indians in the treatment Of disease aud 1t
rositers little whether the alleged relation.
ship between hsraelf and the President
be trne o. not Tor the nams Of pepahontas
10 already immortal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-03-14

Patrick Collins OF No 800 West Second
street, a sorter in the store room OF the
Pierson morocco factory At Hedgevilie,
died 5Thurzday from the effects of blood
poisoning. On February eth the de.
ceased was engaged ut his usual work
when large skin fell from overhead juat
striking him with slight scratch on the
irbt side OF the chin. No notice was
saken of the incident, but Saturday last
small pimple appeared on the Bpot where
the falling skin had struck. II became
infamed and Collins was suddenly at
tackled with cbills, accompanied by
collapse of the muscular system.
"Efe was all gathered up" a4 Mrs..
Collins described Following this the
pimple grew, increasing TO an immense
siss. The sufferer experienced agunizing
pains until the moment Of his decesse.
He remained perfectly conscious TO within
three minutes OF his death. The patient
was attended by Dfs. Hughes, West and
0gle, who early recognized what would be
the fate OF the unfortunate man.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-03-14
THE PRESIDENT n1FFsD.
Hungry office Seekers 40 Rufr

Hungry OfFicS Seekers 40 RuffIed
sails Temper THAT Rae Wefused to
shake Hands at Gsis ffecepuon.
The Baltimore SIM account OF President
HarIison's experience on Friday contains
the following:
Many OF the callers bad letters OF applica-
tion, nunerously Endorsed, with them, and
when they offered them to the President he
politely requested that they should be filed
with Mr.. Halford, in the adjoining room.
Almost every caller who went upFfAirs had
favor 10 ask, either FOR himself or
friend; consequently It 10 not surprising
that President Harrison WIS apparently in
an ill-humor when he came down into the
East Room. nearly two hours behind time,
to begin his public reception.
Instead OF coming down through the pri-
waite Part OF the hOuss, Hs his predecessor
had done. he descended by the public stair
way and took position near the door, Just
inside Of the Fast Room. With his left hand
across his breast and his right hand behind
him he stood In front OF one OF the large
mirrors and simply bowed tofhe crowd that
passed before him. Several attempts were
made to shake his hand, but In an emphatic
tone OF voice he stated that he could
not take the time TO shake hands with
all present, az several members OF the
cabinet we're awaiting him upstairs. A
dozen or more persons, Notwithstanding
his protests, grabbed at bis left hand and
attempted to force him TO give them a
shake. He could not refrain from exhibit
ing little irritation, owing to the per-
elstenee with which some OF the people
present crowded up to him and insisted
touching his hand. Fred Douglass, ac-
eompanied by Or. Hutchinson, OF the
hymn-sipging Hutchinson family, came
along and induced President Harrison to
shake hands. Immediately murmurs OF
indignation were heard on every aide, and
finally the President abandoned the re-
ceptlon and went upstairs, apparently much
provoked ut the unreasonable conduct OF
HE visitors.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-03-14
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Resolutions Os tssspccs.

March 7th, 1859 AT special meeting
OF the board OF directors OF the Farmers
Bank Of the State of Delaware at New
CASTLE, the following preamble and reso.
iutions were unanimously adopted
WHKREAs, William r. Lane, tsller OF the
BANK, departed this life on Sunday after
noon, March 81, 1889; and
WHEREAS. II Is desired to appropriately
express our sense Of the loss thereby sus.
tanned;
Resolced, That the beard OF directors OF
the Farmers Bank, In the most genuine
feeling OF sincerity, record their sense OF
his nigh character as u man and citizen.
To the politeness add amlabillty which
we're strlktngly displayed In his life and
conversation, and which were SO highly
appreciated by the public, were added an
exalted integrity and faithful discharge OF
duty which commended him to the officers
OF this institution these are no idle words
OF euiogy when II Is said OF him that he has
left behind him the reputation Of an honest,
conscientious, God -fesriug man.
Resolued That copy Of these proceed.
ings be placed upon the minutes and sent
20 sio family OF the deceased and inserted
IN the daily papers.
Attest; nicHAnD @. coorER,
Cashier,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-03-14

The January report of the Baltimore Il
Ohio Rlilroad Employee RELIEF Association
shows al aggregates disbursement OF G31.-
5JGl2, including 9l2 ,hnuon account of nine
residential deaths, 81, St7.l4 on account OF
aecidental iujaries Sustained by 276 EN-
p!oyes, S995.25 Tor surelcal expenee,
s6607.7S on account OF 434 cases OF sick.
ness, ard &c 900 on account OF II natural
deaths. 3ne total receipts aggregated
$29c9s So. The benefi 5 paid to memtiers
from may let, 1855. to January 8lst. 1889,
aggregate 81 0S3,s59A2, taeiuding $685.
4i9 70 In aS9 cases OF accidental d5a h,
S9Jl f86 10 1T S332 eases OF natural death,
S66S,77S 81 IN ~ 800 cases OF natural sick :
ne.s, 1916 GU ~ IN 20 G9l eases OF acci-
dental ipiars, and s97,2sS 40 for surgical
expenses. The total membership on Bsp-
temner 9Qth, 1888, was 2I,267. decrease OF
nearly 1900 on the year previous. owing to
reductions on tne force and transfer of the
slseping'car ana telegraph service. There
are l54 persons on the pension list sustained
by the Baltimore Il Ohio Company alone.
There was, on sepssmher 5oth, 1888, at the
close OF the hseai Year, a net surplu, over
liabilities OF $50 ,76i.05.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-03-14
A victim OF the a.ou,sv,I,e r,ro.

A fire occurred In the business portion OF
Louisville, Kentucky. on Friday. The losses
are: Klsinhans II Simcnsop. general store,
stoeE, s2S5,0 1G: Kteinhans & Slmonson, on
buildings. $4,000; Newconab BUILDING,
S25 ,0l0; Strauss, stocRs, $40, 900; Churchill
Building. 5000. Insurance, Kieinhans 4
Sir1onson, stock and fixtures, &I72,74g;
Kleinhans d Simoneon and Newcorab
Building s25,o00; H. Strauss, dry goods
STOCK, sSS. 900; Chuschiil Building, SD, 900.
Aggregate loss and Including smaller
sudsrers Is sAs5,Aq0. Total insurance,
S2552T7.
LOUISVILLE, XIX, March 9.-It Is believed
that Harry Mordt, aged 81 years, n sslles-
man, waa burned In the Are which Consumed
the Mammoth Clothing House yesterday
afternoon. The last seen OF him yesterday
wss about O'Clock when he was seen tak-
ing nap IN the basement, 1t being his
lunch time. He was to be married In q few
months.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-03-14
NOT A wrss oHAgsp.
a wsryiWndcr Who Dacu,s coun,y
commissioners worso Thn,. a h,ey.


n Waryimnder who Decups coun,,,
commissioners worso rnnm a hey,
Court.
hdt,r Gdsstts d Journal: bays ,eon
frequent meuton made recently Ia ypnr
columns Of q proposed change In yonr
levy court system. Instead nf hsyln.,
one MEMBER OF that body elected from
eaon hundred, there seems to b. grow.
lng disposition to elect three oomnis.
sioners 70 perform the duties now de.
yolyipR upon the levy court,
Fermit me To say that fear You ara
starting backwards Ia Delaware. Hsre
IN Maryland we have three counts.
sioners, and we think we are far bshina
our Delaware neighpors In regard 10
county Affairs. "
ARatnat tho thrss commissioners sya.
tenn u may De reaaonshly urged that Il ia
nsarinE csntrslizatiop; going iurthsy
away from the township Tor home rulsl
system, which IN much better for tar,
payers. This Ia an argument which COM
mendn itself TO the thoughtful.
Again II IL guaranteed by your prsaent
system, that each and every hundred shall
have one member. Here in MARYLAND a
often occurs that two OF our three com.
miasiorers reaide In the game district. and
sometimes oil are remote from the noat
tmnortant poiuts In the county,
There Is little probability that tina
abolition Of the present levy court would
DO sttsnded by any corresponding adj
vanteges. The coliectorsbips ana all the
little petty Offices have been found ussfnl
In q partisan way and three commission.
efs are lust as likely 10 have the main
chance In view as dozen levy courtmsn
would.
1t 10 pretty evident TO those who ara
deeply interested in county matters that
something is yet .oking In levy courts
and county commissioners. They arc
irresponsible bodies as constituted and
how to bring these local organizations 10
q correct standard should oecupy the
thougntful attention Of the beat minds.
Taxes are too high. The public roads
are not worked as private indiyiduala
manage their affairs. Everything else ia
done IN the same way. The people nav:
What matters little extravaganza or q
little advantage TO those who rally the
boys In campaign tlmesS
Let your old levy court stand uutlI the
old constitution look is opened, and your
people make a better instrum9nt. Il will
then DO In order TO inaugurate tho trus
home rule or township system.
A MApxLAsDKn.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-03-14
gac Bancroft ss.Fs Unavnsra,,Ic.

Tho committee OF tia Board OF Park
Commissioners, comprisingJ J. Taylor Cause,
William n. Quinn, Wlliism Candy and Dan-
mis- j. Msntbp, appointed 10 confer WIN
William M. Field 10 regard to obtaining
right OF way through his property OIL the
south side OF the BrAndywine 10 order to
connect the present park lands and the
property offersd the city by william p.
Blnaroft. held conference with MIR. Field
on Friday. The land was viewed. The up.
shot Of the interview was taat the commit
tHe arrived at the opinion that the Bancroft
gilt could not be accepted unless right OF
weYthrough the Field property were con.
coded to the city, and that concession Mr..
Field ia tndisposed to make. as 1t would
cause a considerable depreciation 10 his
property,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-03-14

Bearh Of Representative Towns
sbend of Illinois This Morning.

eh1A0 VS. = hSH hsgh hhttfGs
WASHINGTON, March 9,--Repres entative
II W. lownsnsnd NJ Illinois, who has been
seriously Ill Of pneumonia, died this morn
Inv,
Ia bis last Illness he was attended by his
brother WHO is health offieer Of the District
OF Columbia. Mrs. Townsnend and the two
children OF the deeeased wero Ia attend
anca Ht tho death bed. The details
Of the funeral have not set boon decided
upon hnE 1t ts thought thAr the remains will
DO Inferred IN the Congressional cemetery
where his mother is buried.
[Hop. Rishard.W. Townshend was born
ia Prince Georges eounty, Md, Rbout ~
years ago. In his boyhocd he wac page
In the House OF Representatives at the
same time SenHtor A. l.. German OF Mary.
land was similarly employed In the Senate,
WHILST ierylng In this capacity Mr.
Townshend attracted the attention Of
the Hon. Samuel 4. Marahali, q
Democratic congressman tom south
ern Isino.s, who invited him to go
west and read law In his office. The invi-
tatiOn was accepted. aud Young Townshend
took up mis- residence Ia Mclisansbor1ugh
ILL.,, whsre judge Marshall resided. Here
he studied Law, and at,the time when Judge
Mnrthsll retired from Congress was elected
10 succeed him, and was reelected four
times. He was q memher.eleet OF the
Flity-hrst Congress. He was a man OF great
ability and activity and " leader on the
Democratic side OF tho House.---ED q. q J.1
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-03-14

Hickman James, the father OF E, r.
James OF the Delaware Plating Company,
died at his residence In this city Friday night
at 10 o'clock. He was going upstairs to Ie.
tire when he was attacked with failure OF
the heGrt and sank down on the steps dying
almost instantly. The deoeaes was natlse
about "a years ago, when ie became a
member OF the flrm OF Il. & e. +. James.
Ha served one germ as probate judge and
one as regls ter of Wills OF his native county,
He worked with the Delaware Printing
Company as pyoaf reader until tuesday
week, the deceased was years Of aga and
leaves two sons end q daughter, r. r.
James OF this city, G neral William James
Of the Ossan S:eamehip Goa pany OF Pnila-
delphia, and Mrs. Henry Wood. wife OF rh a
vice-prestdent OF one OF Jay Gonld's eouth.
cen fondA The remains we're buried at
at West Chester.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-03-14
A EFnndhO,ria 'ErIhute.

The Wilmington Commercial College
has Just completed the engrossing OF a
series OF resolutions passed by the Young
Mems Temperance Union expressing
sympathy and coincidence with tho
Goodwin Association of Philadelphia ut
Abe death Of Samuel p. Goodwin, Its co.
laborer In the cause OF temperance and
morality. The tablet bears photograph
OF Mr.. Goodwin (made by Bueher) and
the resolutions arc presented in highly
artistic and ornate penmanship. The
work thus engrossed and handsomely
framed 10 to be presented to the Goodwin
Association OF PHILADELPHIA.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-03-14
F0UR RAYINs CHILDREN.


FoRr WAysE. IND, March GA strange
majady has seized the children Of M.
Hush, an empioye Of the Pittsburg road.
About a week ago three children who range
in age from to Ia years we're seized with
violent par0xysms They raved like ma
MACE and frothed at the mouth as II af-
h'cted with hydrophobia. -Four doctors
were called in turn and cannot say what
al s tho sufferers.
The children have been locked In separate
Violent convulstonR, neceeslrating two fr
three persons to restrain them. Their cries
eau be heard for blockss ground. The lit. 9
ones have grown worBs and fearing their
sell destruction and danger to attendants,
they were removed to tho St, Joe Hospital
yesterday. One doctor detects evidences OF
poisoning aud others pronounce tina malady
to be bydrophobia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-03-14

CHARLES E. Draper Of Dover was mar
ried Thursday to Miss Florence A. Bael
OF Lancaster, Pa. The ceremony oc.
CURED In the Baer mansion in Lancaster,
Pa, and was performed by the Rev.
james i. Mitchell, pastor Of the Frs!
Presbyterian Church of that city. The
bride was attired 10 cream colored silk
skirt trimmed with duchess lace and
swans down aud wore diamond orna
ments. Among the guests were Mira.
Thomas Drsrer of Dover and number
of prominent Pennsyivanians and lead.
Ing society people Of Lancaster, Pa.