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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-24

Two men broke into the post-offlce at
Fargo, South Dakota. on Monday night,
bound and gagged tue night clerk, Henry
Milton, placed a red-hot poker on the soles
Of hts feot and compelled him to give up
the combination OF tine vault door. In the
vestibule of the vault were 40 or so regis
tered packages. While the burglars wer-
opening these Milton released himself, So.
cured revolver and shot at the men, no.,
however, until they had nai time TO blow
cut the Hight. They Knocked him down
with a blow on the head and escaped, se-
curing about sl25 In currency. In their
hurry they lett over $3.50 In money on the
desk.
telegram from Lima, Peru, says that In
order To complete the plan Tor economic
restoration and the establishment of the
national credit initiated by the Grace bond
holdets' contract, as well as to prob. by the
conse1uent extension OF railways and aug
mentnllcn Of industry the government has
submitted and the senate has approved
project to authorize the executive to cede
1000, 600 hectares Of land tor colonization
purposes. The colonization Is to bsgin
within three years, and six years additional
is allowed for tie construction OF trriga'
lion works wherever necessary. The lane
is to be oeded In maximum portions o
goo hectares In different parts OF the
republic.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-24
CITY Count.
A brutal Assault nbat Way End in
Nburder-- other Gases.

A Hruiai Assault s'bat Way End in
Nturder--Dther Cases.
Before Judge Ball, at municipal court,
vest rdLy, James Jones, colored, was
ARA gned for a violent assault and bat
terry on Cora Page, co'orcd. The assault
occurred ut noon, Tuesday, at Eighth
and TatnGll streets. Jones was very
drunk aud Cora wea trying to take him
home, but as he refused to 60 sho talked
very sharply to him. This angered the
drunken negro, and seizing brick he
threw il at the woman, striking her on
the forehead and telling her to the
ground. She was taken to her home,
No. IL Jones street, and Las been in an
unconscious condition ever since. 1t is
feared he- sku,l is fractured. Jones fed,
but was arrested during the afternoon, in
Whiteohapal, by Sergeant Blackburn.
AT sthe hearing yesterday DR.. j. r.
Pyle testified that he had been called TO
attend Cora Page, but had turned the
case over to Dr.. Almond, and could net
tell the woman's present condition. Jones
was then committed without bail for q
further hearing this evening. The
woman is in e precsrious condition.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-24
LEUAS.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
DRwEs, Dot. 2l.-Fhere she goes WAS
the exclamation from dozens of lips of
our citizens who were intently looking
seward from the "bank" in front Of our
town On Saturday afternoon last. The
exclamation was cAused by two powerful
tugs thar were grandiy pulling the pilot
boat Bayard OF the beach where she was
stranded on the morning OF September
l1th diving tbs great storm. Most Of
our people are interested in the business
of tho pilots and pilot boRts and hence il
WAS natural that mGuy of our psople
should reiJice at the successful efforts OF
the wreckers, as most OF the owners OF
the Bsyard are residents of Lewas. The
tugs North America and Hercules were
the means o. floating her. they being
employed by the LeWes wEeckers who
were the contractors. She was toSed to
Philadelphia by the Hercules for repairs.
The schooner II, NJ. Clarke has been
condemned end her hull, anchors aud
chains sails, RIGGING aud other material
were sold at auction on Friday morning
last. The LeWes wreckers were the prin-
cipnl purchasers.
The schooner Norena, with l50 tons OF
bituminous coal still in her, has also been
condemned and was sold with her ma
terial yesterday afternoon.
During the thick Jog which prevailed
here on Saturday moruing bark was
ssen on or near the Hens and Chickens
Shoal, near Cape Henlopen. A PhilHdsl-
phia tug went to her assistance and towed
her to Philadelphia. She wSs supposed
to be the Ruth Palmer. 1t is not certain
that she was aground on the shoals.
A number of the friends of Mrs. Mary
I j. West met at her house on Saturday
evening bringing with them numerous
packages of groceries, 30. II was sur
prise to her and highly appreciated.
The Rev. j. Ii. Brown has returned
from his vacation tour aud was present
to officiate in the Episcopal Church on
Sunday.
The Rev. D. II. Laverty, who hag besn
in attendance at the Synod of Baltimore
last week, returned yesterday. Ills put
pit was tillea on Sunday morning by the
Rev. William d. Wilson.
The ship William Il. Grace YVES SO
badly broken up by tho etorm of week
ago that ell hopes OF floating her of are
given up.
John Jingle, negro, made of with
q suit OF clothes on Saturday evening
from the store OF j. Ii. Dodd u Bro. A
warrant was issued by Esquire Marshall
and Constable johnson arrested him on
Sunday at eolOred church called Friend
ship in Long Neck, Indian River hun.
dred, 10 miles from Lewes. lae clothes
were recovered, but the negro made his
escape while in the custody Of the con,
stable who was bringing him back tc
Lewes for trial. The constable hfed two
shots at him.
The British ship Siren from Rio arrived
OF the Breakwater on Sunday morning
for orders. She received orders yestef
day and proceeded to Philadelphia &c
load cass oil for Calcutta.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-24

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
WICHITA, EAs OCT. 23.-The postpone
mept OF the election of the territorial
scheme at Oklahoma City yesterday is
thought to have averted bloudshed.
Meetings We're held Monday night iu
Guthrie, Ok ahoma City and KiDgtisher
over the question Of holding no election
and communication was kept up between
each town by telegraph upon the subject
until after midnight and the agreement
was reached whegeoy no eleation was
held, the object being to work in the
future for more harmony between the
various sections aud to stand united for
the interests OF the country. There hal
been much rivalry between the different
towLs and trouble is anticipated.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-24

NER CASTLE, Oct. 20 John p. Sswell,
Il. W. Herbert, Edward Mcbride, Walter
F. Smith, Harry l.. Mckee and John
Sherwood, members of Company Fl, N.
G D., who ore summoned to appear
before court martial for abaenting
themselves from the recent encampment
without proper exDuse, went to Whining
ton at noon to day to face the music"
The Delaware Iron Company has
erected wooden foot-bridRe with rail
ings on each side over tae large ditch on
Washington avenue. This is great
convenience to the employees reeiding in
ShRwtowp.
Officer Hance arrested demented man
near the railroad station yesterday after.
noon. He was locked up and will prob.
ably be removed to the almshouse to-day.
The storm on the river last night was
very severe, but no damage has yet beer
reported. A large number of vessels are
in the hsrbor. Snow commenced falling
at 7SO O'Clock aud at O'Clock It wa
! s2ogieF quits hard.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-24

LAUREL, Oct. J9.-Dsyis Bros. occupied
their new monumental works yesterday.
The firm has recently placed handsome
and imposing monument over the grave
OF the late Samuel Parker.
Conservative estimate place the number
OF peach trees ruined by the wet weather
in the Immediate vicinity at 10000.
The tongues of the gossipers have been
set wagging again-Hugh Black tho
general agent for the Singer sewing
machine, of Wilmington, Del, has de.
oamped leaving many creditors to mourn
him. One morning last week our early
risers noticed vacant appearance around
Mr., Blacks residence; an investigation
being made 1t was discovered that the
family had flown hurriedly for parts then
unknown and with them went the beds
and better furniture. The conduct OF
Mr.. Black has created much talk. reflect.
ing on him severely. He was ono of the
members of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, end high in their councils. Mr..
Blacks Indebtedness 1t Is said will amount
to several hundred dollars. II is mys.
terry what he did with his money as he
was allowed salary of $50 per month
sold by ub.sgents. Besides this he was
a pensioner on the government payrolls
for slight wound received while fighting
for the preservation OF the union. His
wife too was highly esteemed lady
being very industrious she did paying
drss9making business. Since MIR. Blacks
sudden exit from town he was seen in
Georgetown.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-24
lffDDLETUrH.

Special correspondence of Gazette and journal
HiDpLErowN. Oct. l7.-0n the came night
that N. =. Letherbury's store was robbed
the thieves attempted to get into b. M.
Reynolds h Co.'s store by means OF cutting
the heavy plate glass at one OF the front
doors. They, however, left before they
succeeded In their work.
w. d. Psynter, who has been employed
on the Era for some months past as local
editor and reporter, has severed his con.
nection with that paper.
The Rev. L. Comet leGtured to a small
audience In the opera house last evening.
Seventy-ave stereoptlcon Photographic
views were presented portraying scenes OF
the flood.
McWhorter's nov building, which Ia being
erected on East Main street. The lower
rooms will be- occupied by the Era when
completed aud the Knights OF Pythlas have
engaged rooms In the third story.
Alexander Maxwell lost two buffalo robes
Saturday night, or rather they were stolen
from him. Two colored men were discov-
cred with them, and on request handed
them over.
Ths fire whistle In the electric light sta
tion will be clown every evening at 6
O'Clock hereafter.
Gus" GIN Of Townsend, Ia learning the
drug business with j. G. Bragdon.
Garrett Ellis is visiting friends In New
Jersey.
The land damages In full OF the proposed
0dessa Il Middletown railroad will amount
to $S,7l0, as assessed by committee ap.
pointed for that purpose.
James Alfrees' horse ran away Monday
evening and running In the railroad track
AZ Frogtown crossing, got caught in tbs
trestle. MIR. Afree tagged an approaching
train and the train men assisted him 10 re-
moving the earriage and horse. The Latter
was slightly Injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-24

MIDpLETowN. Oct. 19.-Tha electric light
company has disposed OF the small engine
and small dynaInOs and Is considering a
proposition for the sale of the entire ma
chinery. II the sale is effected, new en-
gines, boilers. dynanOs, &C., will be pur-
chased and the plant supplied with new
machinery throughout. Several private
dwellings and stores have beoh wired
during the past month and the present
power will eoon be- Inadequate for furnish
ing the proper amount of light. The COM
panY has heretofore done all the wiring free
oicharge, but after January 1stit will charge
for the work.
Hall, GAl6na, Nd, on Thursday evening.
The names of Messrs. W. Fl. Cacy, 8. Boyer,
Jr.. and Robert Griffith, were 10 the com
mittee, and the affair was very decided
success. Several couple from Middletown
and vicinity wsre In attendance, and
dancing was indulged IN until 8 u. m. the
next morning.
The "25 cent photograph man" who
laeeed the citizens OF Georgetown, Snow
Hiil and other places out of considerable
cash some time ago, was rumo-ed to have
heen operating in this vicinity the past
week.
Another Chinaman was in town a few
days ago looking for suitable cite to start
u laundry.
The Ohautauqua Literary and scientific
Circla IL the name of a society that has re-
Gently been organized ia this place.
Although the fact that real mad dog
Was In hllddletown abort time ago IL
doubted by u great many people, several
dogs OF this place nave recently shown uu-
misrakable signs OF hydrophobia. dog
belonging to Ex-Governor Cochran went
mad yesterday and was killed. A valuable
dog belonging to Il. b. Rice and another
one the property Of Horace Wilson, were
killed this morning after they had displayed
symptoms of rabies.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-24
2itsnse applications.

NOTICE TO THE HONORABLE
1HJl DGES Of the Court of General Sessions Of
the Peace aud Jail Delivery Of the state of
Delaware, In and for Now Castle county. We,
the undersigned respectable citizens and sub
city Of Wilmington do hereby certify that
Thomas j. fltHsimmuns is tho owner nrd nc-
rupant of the store situated Mt No. 7U2 lnnras-
ter avenue, in the said ward, city, county and
state aforesaid, and described In his itppli-
cation, and who is an applicant for license
on MONDAY, tho 18th day Of November,
a. d., 1sSD, being the next term OF snid
court, for the sale Of Intoxicating liquors in
quantities not less than one half allot therein,
not To be- drank on the Premises he b, ing
licensed retailer oI goods, wares and mcr-
ohanlise, the aggregate cost value Of his
stock constantly kept IN hnnd for sule r. not
lesS than Ave hundred dollars: he n II man II
full age, Of sOhricty and good moral character;
that such sale Of Intoxicating liquors at said
place Is necessary to accommodate the public |:
that lies IA The owner ui said house, and tn,
true rental value is four hundred dollars.
James NJ Griliu John q lavcry
d Y Lcnry .Oln j Grognn
X Ahbcrgrr .uln j Kelley
Jacob Messing John Kennedy
Charles 7 Walther Victor ! linler
Daniel Mrlicnney James Grant
George Turner Patrick DtliOn
VIM II Blake Bernard j NcVey
David j Chambers Frank Burhim
John llnnlcy James \ Ilrgler
Daniel MHicr L 5 Grant
Samuel nurney James A Dillon
Thomas j Ryan
oatl1-3t THOMAS J. FIrzSIMNoNs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-24

Associated Press DISPATCH by spocal Wires
BALTIMORE, Oct. 23.-Two verdiots for
heavy damages against railroads have
been rendered in the city courts. One
was for SIG, 600 against the r., W, q B
Il. Il. Co, in favor OF the family OF
Daniel Steeyer, who was run over and
killed on July 2ith, 1887. Mrs. Gath
crime D. Coleman recovered 81 900 from
the Baltimore City Passenger Railway
Company for injuries received by the col.
lisiou OF car with her carriage.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-24
A snls.n,nn,s smadcn nen,n.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
ST JoHN, N. b Dot %. William Leo
Moses, travelling salesmsn for New
York clothing house, A. NJ. Stein u Co.,
was found dead in his stateroom on the
stssmer Cumberland which arrived here
last evening frcm Boston.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-24

FOR SALE--W We haze for
sale q uery desirable farm of
80 acres, situated on the main
road leading from Stanton to
NewQrR; stone house, frame
barn, weD located, fine Uiew,
near church and schools. Fur
ther particulars aDply to
o.,,o.g, HEALD & co.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-24

AnOtbef IncIIHbl pIlHb HGCTuBul DHp'
pened Tuesday In Cincinnati. 1t was ut
the Mount Adams plane, where horses and
wagons are carried up as we'll as passen-
gers. Henry Newman, driving two.horse
wagon for cracker mandatory, drove
GU 20 tho truck to ascend When about 30
feet from the bottom the horses suddenly
backed against the rear gates OF the truck,
which snapped apart, and horaes, wagon
and diver were thrown to the bottom.
Newman escaped without serious Injury.
The wagon was wrecked and the horses
ktItad
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-24
LSUHEt.

Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal
LAUREL, OFT. IS.--'fle Improvements
of Laurel river are progressing rapidly
nser +. o. Ballard. Tue work is thorough
and, if the appropriation is sufficient,
will be completed.
Representatives OF the Standard Oil
Company were in LAUREL this week pros
pecting for location for branch bust
ness site.
The dedication of Getheemsue NJ. P.
Church at Reliance, Md, will take place
October 27th, instead of next Sunday.
The Revs. G. I. Bacchus, George Il.
Hardesty, D. W. Anstine and other min
iaters will participate.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-24

Henry DasAiell, day laborer OF ryss.
kin district, Wicomioo county, Md, while
away from home Wednesday week had the
misfortune to lose, by lire, his house, all
his furniture and an infant six months
old. His wife lett u 4-years-old child in
charge of the baby while she went to a
neishooring store to make some pur-
chaBss. When she returned shortly after
wards the house and infant had been
burned up. The little girl made her escape
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-24
1t includes !:

Ribbed Balbriggan Cotton Vests, high
neck and long sleeves, at 20, 37t, 50
and SO cents each.
Ribbed Merino Vests, cotton and wool
mixed, high mock and long sleeves, at
80, &c cents and $l.00 each.
Ribbed Swiss Cashmere and Cotton
Plated Vests, high neck and short
sleeves, at $l.25 each, high neck and
long sleeves, OF $3.50 each.
White l.wool Vests, high neck and
long sleeves, at $l.0O.
Imported Cashmere Swiss Ribbed Vests,
low neck, Of 70, IS cents and S1.O0 |;
high neck and short sleeves, at 81 90,
SLIPS, $3.50 and $l,75 each; high
neck and long sleeves, at $l.25, 81 so,
$l.75, $500 and So 80 each. Color /;
Scarlet, white, natural, sky and pink.
Swiss siIk and Wool Vests, high nsof,
and short sleeves, ct $l.50 each.
SIZES: No. 2, 2G inch Bust; No.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-24

LAuREL, Oct. 2l.-YesteTday morning
ct about O'Clock the large grist mills OF
Captain Sylvester Hearn, located about
four miles from Laurel were totally de-
stroyed by fire The light from the con-
aagretion was very strong, and great
many people In Laurel were upon high
buildings and prominent places trying to
locate the fire, but the distance was 80
great and the hesdway Of the flames 80
evident that no did was sent out. The
mill contained quite large lot Of grain
In storage as we'll as quantity OF -four,
and the total value destroyed will sp-
proximate "a, 600. It is not known here
how much insurance there was upon the
building. Tha origin of the FIRE is not
known, bnt it is believed to have been
inoendiary.
Lsurel's new school house is completed
and is hgilding OF which all are justly
proud. School opened this morning and
the bells in the several public buildinga
were rung In chorus 10 honor Of the oc.
Casion from 8. 80 TO o'clock.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-24

baltimore, Mp. = Gentlemen have
tries every brand of Insect Powder |
could get with but poor success until |
got Stonebrsker's Insec. Powder which
rid tie premises OF insects, reaches, &c,
in short order. YOnrs, respectfully,
Lizzie WINNER, No. 1890 West Lombard
stEeet, Baltimore, Nd.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-24

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
CHICAGO, Oct. 23.-The Chicago Gas
Trust has subscribed for $50,0O0 worth
of the stock of the Worlds Fair Associa-
Hon
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-24

Consul.general Baez Of Guatemala, In
New York, has received cable dispatch
announcing that the Central American con-
gress has approved the basis for the union
of the Central American states.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-24
N0TICE "a MANGARET RURKE.

the owner ana occupant Of tho house 4irll-
Hi"d No u Mary aud avcuu", in tho Third ward
Of tn" rity nf Wilmington county Of New Castle
and state OF Delaware, in compliance with
the requirements Of the net, of the
General Assembly IN surli case made and
provided, do hereby give uUtipn That |
shpll apply III writing 10 the Court Of General
Sessions Of the Peace nui lpil Delivery Of tho
state of Delaware, In and Tor New Castle
county, OH MONDAY, the lSth iiay ii Snvcmhrr,
a. u. iS,g being The next term ut said court,
for u licrn-, for shid house H. an Inn or tilypru,
for the SALE therein Of Intoxicating; liquors IN
Tho premises aud the following rrspertuhle
citizens VI sail ward, NJ east tNeiyp 81 whom
arr slIhs autial frruhod"rs Dt aaii ward rccOu-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-24

Isaae Wildriek, known as the "PatrIarch
Of the New Jersey house OF assembly,
died ct bis home near Blairstown on Mon
dey. Mr.. Wiidr'ck was born on March 80,
lSda
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-24

u, y I"'5l''3, 80. &C. 70 7s7s'oA OF me
W. y. = " S'-F4&llgA lalA M-FelilH WIS
az itltiL'7s 'iif AZ On MOTION y i hHo'
4 ~ 3, /" =, ~ WI -enI 70 lat sew
t'tS x, = "A, Wei 7 AUW 70 -sssi2tH
Ia - ~ 80 wsA lEsA feat W
s'i.7 az. assLL'' L. Lnu9f OF thi Coz
sH - hAI w. approves J. Vote 81
..,'t'A1 va .-Lussa4 s1s G9Al4LEee tOE ~
s.lse' %u,h' u.,
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9itense applications.


NOTICE TO THE HONORABLE
~ JUDGES Of the Court of Gcucral Sessions
Of the Peace aud ,Iail Delivery Of the state Of
Delaware in and for New Castle county. We,
the undersigned, respectable citizens nnd SUIT
stanthl irrrhodets Of thcrity OF New Castle, do
hereby certify that David ROulden is the owner
and occupant Of the store situated in the city Of
New Castle, School dislrct No. 40 county OF
New Castle and State of Delaware, and de-
scTihcd IN his application. and who is m nppl-
cant Tor license on MONDAY, November 18th,
4. d., lSSl, being the ncNt term Of said court for
less than Onc-hnlf gallon ihcrrin. not To be
drunk on the premises, he being licensed
retailer of goods, wares and merchandise,
the aggregate cost value at his stock com
slnnty kept on hand for sulc is not less
than tyo hundred dollars; he is man of
fall age, OF subrety and good moral char
ncter: that such sale of Intoxicating liquors
Mt said place is necessary 10 accnnmO-
date the public that he is the owner of said
house., and The true rental value is four hum
IA.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-24

NOTICE Il JOHN MAY TIE
atcd at No. Ills Gobnnll street in rhe
Second ward of the city Of Wilmington,
county of New Castle and State Of Delaware
in compliance with the requirements Of The
acts Of the General Assembly IN such cnse
made nnd provided, do hereby give notice that
! shall apply in writing 10 the Court IT General
Sessions Of the Pence and jail Delivery OF the
Sutte Of Delaware, in and for New Castle
County.un MONDAY, the 18th dny of November,
4. u. lSs9, being the next term of sfid court,
for n license for said house ms an inn Ortlynrn,
for the sale therein OF Intoxicating hlu1ra In
less quantities than one quart, To he drHnk on
the premises, and tho following respectable
citizens Of said ward, at least twelve 0f whom
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-24

NOTICE J SAMUEL BELL, THE
y owner ami occupant of the house situated
at y. II. corner Of Waler and Market streets,
county uf New Castle and state of Delaware,
IN compliance with the requirements of tho
acts oi tie General Assembly in such
citsu made and provided, do hereby give
notice that ! shall apply in writing To the
Court Of General Sessions Of the Pence and
Jail Delivery "a the state Of Delaware. in ANA
day ui November, A. D., 1859, being tho next
term of said court for license for said house as
IN inn or tavern, for the sale therein of ntoxl.
eating lll arS in less quantities than neqnnrt,
To be drunk on the premises, and the follow
ing respectable citizens Of said ward, at least
twelve Of whom arc substantial lrcehOlders OF
said ward, recommend the said application,