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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-12-26

The Merrick mansion, No. 1903 Merket
street, wa offered ct public sle Mt the
court house o. Saturday blythe executors,
security Trust and Safe Deposit Com
pany. II was announced thai the prop.
arty, which has upon it mortgage OF
Si2 600, could be bought cloar Of en-
cumbTgnce. The terms of sale we're 10
per cent cash and the balance payable on
or before March 25th. In crying the
ISLE Ano'ioneer SiidhSm asked for bid
of S35 600. He gradually fell in price
until he reached $25, 900, when Il. Il. d,
Sutton bid Sl5, 900. Ton minutes later
George b. MoO!ees bid $4,000. Hr.
Sutton quickly followed with bid o.
$4,000. Mr.. McGlees next offered
%l8, 900 and Mr.. Sutton went $500 more.
Bids Of S1g. 900 and 4i9,j 10 follow in
rapid succession. Next e, Mortimer
Bye bid $4,000, and ut that figure bid
dog oeRaed. Drying the anle continued
Tor nearly an haur and resulted in the
withdrawal Of the property. 4 lot 10 the
rear of the Merrica mansion and belong.
ing to that estPte, fronting on Orange
street, and lGtx73 fest, was also offered
for sale. The first hid was IS, made by
W. Boot Vernon, and by increases OF
dollars and half dollars $l4,b0 was
reached, which bid was nude by Mr..
Sutton. Nobigher bid was made and tie
lot also was Withdrawn. The attendance
WAs fair,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-12-26

A casswhich has just occurred in Ken
nebunk, Me-, illustrates how rapidly a
coin may travel. Several years ago o
young lady in that town had IA present
from her brother Of . So gold piece with
her monogram engraved on it. II was
valued far above its intrinsic value be.
cause OF the fact that 1t was the last
present he made her before his death.
Lust winter she lost this gold piece, which
she WAS accustomed to wear as q bangle
on her watch charm. A reward OF $40
was offered for any information that
would lead TO its recovery. A fish ped
dler answered she request for informa-
ton, end said he had picked up the coin,
but, not knowing the owner, had spent
tue money in Biddeford saloon. In
quiry there showed that it had been paid
to FrenchmGn on his way to Canada TO
visit his relatives. The piece was easily
traced by means of its peculiar denoni-
nation aud monogram. Tie Frenchman
had paid 1t to man he owed in Canada,
who IN turn had paid it into bank Its
peculiar appearance attracted attention,
and it was remembered that it was paid
one of tho pGymaaters Of the Northern
Pacific railroad. BY singular coinci-
dence the monogram was that OF his own
name, aad, instead of paying it out to the
men, he wore il on his own watch chain.
When the facts were stated to him he
kindly gave it up, and this week the
young lady received her coin back again
after nearly years absence.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-12-26

special Correspondence Gazette ana journal
GEoRaErowN, Dec. 30. Pie ,wo-stosy
dwelling Of John Il. Day, and The largo
atore and dwelling OF William A. Polk,
in thiu town, were destroyed by fire. last
night. The fire was discovered in Day =
residence shortly before u o'olooh, and
everything wRs Loaf except a small lot of
furniture. Days honse was valued at
81 700; insured for Sit, 400. The turni-
ture was insured Tor SaGO PolG's store
aud dwelling was pro1ably the finest
building in town. TIE finishing touches
Ind been put upon it Only few hours
before the tira. The stors goods and the
furniture wsse saved 10 badly damaged
condition. The building was valued at
81 900; insurance $4,000. Tho goods
were injured for $1,000, but the policy
was not transferred 10 William A. Polk,
the purchaser ct the recent sheriiE's salo
and it is question whether tho insur.
auce company will pay she loss. The
citizens did e1cellent service at the fire.
For over an honr they kept the flames
almost under control and nothing but q
lack Of water prevented them from saving
Mr. Folks property. The cause Of the
fire is unknown.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-12-26

In Vine street cable oar the other day
were Al old gentlotasn with an ear
trumpet and a very pretty Young woman,
ace@.l falied by little boy. She smiled
% iLt5.tsIs on the boy and showed her
pretty teeth in bewtehinS way. All 1t
oGce the old man, In the WAY peculiar 10
SO many deaf people who do not kaow
how to modulate their voices, said in
tones so loud as TO be. audible all over
the car: 81 only paid So for my upper
teeth. What did yours cost Z" 70 sew
that the pretty woman was mad il putting
it mildly. She founoed around with a
lush OF anger blazing in her cheeks, and
signa!led the conductor to lot her ont
a. he next crossing. CiacipaGE TiMes-
Star.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-12-26

The man at tho White House who por-
mits and aids the escape Of this villain
Dudley is the same person that 10 harping
Rboat ballot box frauds in the South.
The frauds even in the aShoestring Dis
trict' OF Mississippi in its worst days
we're not go infamous as the frauds prac.
tised az every precinct in Indiana at his
own election last year. Yet, while pro.
foundly moved by the Irregularities in
the South, he uaes his power 10 sltield
and protect the author OF the fraud in
Indiana, where bribery was rife and the
ballot-bdx corrupted TO an extent never
before known in politicR. Are Benjam
lIarrison's views OF ballot box fraud at-
feeted by his personal intesest in its re-
snip
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-12-26

The Negro Voter asa Delaware.

DelaEtEaaG til2Sfr
W. are informed that there are or the
assessment Lists Of wilmington atout
3,e0o e64orad voters. Nov every senei
pie man Knows that there IS not anything
iikH thst hamoer OF coiored voters "a that
Gity LYtalt we admit thHt the coiored
poRna'ieh h&s increased ~ ros cent and
allowing oaa voter Tor every i've persons,
which IS apent the average number OF
voters, the coiored vote could not eS.
coed liD0, set by some method
re cel9sed voters amount, accord
inz to the as6aasmsn t to 5000.
This evidently IS a fraud, and Is 80
Manifostiy irRud that ire Democrats
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-12-26
ARGUING THE iMANDAMUS
ARGUMENTS OF GEORGD 81 BATES
AND SENATOR GRAY.
THE PAYMENT or POLL TAXES
A DUTY To BIZ DONE IN PERSON
AND NOT BY PROxR.

The Nlandamus PrOceedinvs Com
L ttnued ian Superior Court on Frl-
day Afternoon Effective Argn-
Inents by George III. Hates, Esq,
and senator Gray and Williana 81.
Sprnance--'Fhe Presentation closed
Saturday Morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-12-26

LoyDoN, Dec. pa collision occurred
TO day south Of the Isla OF Wight between
the British steamers Uleddy, from Odessa
for Antwerp, and Isle Of Cyprus, which
was bound from Stockton Tor European
port. The Cleddy was SO BADLY damaged
that she sank. Several OF her crew
reached Land in safety, but IS others are
missing. The Cleddy was an iron brig
rugged screw steamer of 1893 tons, and
the Isle of Cyprus is OF 722 tons register.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-12-26

Chicago, Dec. l9.-Juror John CuIyer
began suit this afternoon in the superior
court against the Chicago Herald, claim
ing damages OF $50 900 on account Of the
articles concerning him published in last
Sunday mornings edition. Five more
men were discharged by superintendent
of Police Hubbard to-day. The officers
removed are Detectives Palmer and Flynn,
pairolman Michael Ahern, Officer Gun
ningham and Stntion-keeper Peter Kelly,
OF Despiaireo street station. The charges
in each case are Conduct unbecoming a
police officer and neglect Of duty" II is
understood, however, that the men are
removed on account OF their action dur
ing the investigation Of the Cronin case.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-12-26
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Erled 10Y SgiI!ns LIQUOR.

In the cecil county circuit eourt at
E!kton, VA on Friday, tho jury, in the
cases against Joseph Smith on trial under
two indictments for Violating the prohibi-
zion law, returned verdict in one case
If moi entity aud tatist 70 agree in the
other, WHICH was afterwards settled by
the states attorney.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-12-26

The jury il the case OF Miss Flora
Look, on trial in Morttznma, Iowa, on
the charge OF ootipE and killing man
engaged in cEaravari eerena1e il Powe-
shelk county last August, Inns returned q
verdict q not guilty, on the ground that
tho homicide was justiiable.
Owing to tue failure Of the crops OF the
IudlRna on the Dsgils Lake reservation,
in North Dakota, Inspector Tucker says
that it will be necessary for the govern
ment to furnish all the Indians with full
ratlons OF pork, honr and some clothing
until the next years crops are avilsble.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-12-26

"who il that man with the distracted
air2" "Sh-h.h, don't disturb him; he's
thinking; ne voted for Harrison. Life,
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1889-02-14
meCOOk,s Division at Shiloh.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: In reply to
Comrade E. c. Winters, Co. A, 3ith Ill, l
would say that have read Gen. Grants Mem
oirs, and know just what | was writing
about and / also know that gave facts, which
Comrade Winter or any other comrade cannot
deny. What touches the eomrade so tendery
is the facts my article contained. / have got
decidedly tired of reading how Buell. and his
army saved the day on Sunday at Shiloh, when
there is not one word of truth in the statement.
The indomitable pluck of the men who had
fought the rebel army from early in the morn
ing until dark, aud who formed the last line of
battle on the brow of the hill near the landing.
were the men who saved the day, and they
were the men who repulsed the last assault of
the Contederates and compelled them to retire
beyond the reach of our guns before one man
Of the army of Buell. had been killed.
As to the loss of McCook's Division on Mon
day, the 9TH, do not know; but ] do know
that Gen. Buell. said in his official report that
Gen. S. A. Hurlbuts Fourth Division, Army of
the Tennessee, lost the heaviest of any division
at Shiloh. / know that the 9th H. alone lost
255 men killed and wounded on Sunday. This
IS about twice the number given by Comrade
Winters OF any regiment he mentions
As to Grant doing McCook great injustice,
! leave that with the two men to settle. He
said he ordered McCook to pursue the enemy,
and he asked to be eXcused-sOmething |
never knew division commander of the Army
Of the Tennessee doing.
Whether l have settled the question "What
Buelps army did at Shiloh or not, l have
evidently taken some of that boastful spirit
out of those gentlemen who were claiming all
the glory of defeating the rebel armies at Shi-
lob on the first day of that great battle-E. T.
LEE, 4lst Ill, Monticello, III.
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Buzzard's Roost.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: On reading
Nom Veterans" communication in your pa
per, 1t brought to my mind an incident that
occurred at the same time and place | was
Surgeon of the Goth H., and established hos
pital at Tunnel Hill, two or three miles from
the field. As l had but one assistant | was
kept very busy till midnight when | Law down
leaVlng orders TO be called II any moro wounded
came III. 1t was but few minutes after that
was awakened and told that an officer was in
an ambulance at the door, who wished to see
the Surgeon III charge. On going out found
Col. MlcholOtzi Il am not sure that / spell his
name right. who told me that ne thought he
was mortally wounded, and that he wished me
to examine him, and make him as comfortable
as possible, as he wished to go to Chattanooga. l
found, on examination, that he was mortaIly
wounded by gunshot in the abdomen | tried
to dissuade him from going, but found / could
not, as he told me he had some business he must
transact, and could not do it where he was
also that he wished to be buried in the Govern
ment cemetery and not on the roadside So
did all l could for him-not much-and he
went to Chattanooga that night, and died two
days after, think. He was one of the coolest
and bravest men that | ever saw, and have
seen many in a similar condition. He told me
he had been in the Hungarian army, and had
thought at one time of studying medicine. but
that the war with Austria breaking out had
changed his design. He belonged to the M.
nois troops. and / think was from Chicago.
In a work published soon after the war" ILL
nois and Her Soldiers is the title belieye-it
speaks very highly of him as man and sol
dier Hoping this will find place in your
paper, and interest some OF the old comrades of
the Goth and 10th III. and 10th Mich. will
close.-Dr. W. NJ. GRAY, Surgeon, Goth H..
Allegheny, Pa.
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An old physician, retired from practice. hay
ing had placed in. bic hands by an East India
missionary the formula of a simple vegetable
remedy for the speedy and permanent cure Of
Consumption. Bronchitis Catarrh, Asthma and
az hAroat and Lung Affections; also positive
and radical cure for Nervous Debility and an
Nervous Complaints, after having tested its
wonderful curative powers in thousands of
eases, has felt II bis duty TO make il known To
his suffering fellows. Actuated bv this motive
aud a desire 10 relieve human suffering will
send free Of charge, to all who desire it, this
recipe. ~ German, French or English, with fun
directions Tor preparing and using Sent by
ma. by addressing with STAMP NAMING this
paper w. A. MOVES, I49 POueT's BEocL, RocLes-
ser. n. i
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TEE WONDERFUL CARLSBAD SPRINGS.

At the Ninth international Medical Congress, DIR. A.
L. A. Tobod of the University of Pennsylvania read
paper stating that out OF thirty treated with the
genuine imported Powdered Carlsbad Sprudel Salt for
chronic constipation hypochondra disease of the liver
and Kidneys jaundice, adiposs diabetes, dropsy from
valyular heart disease dyspepsia, catarrhal inaamma-
ton of the stomach, ulcer of the stomach Spleen
children with marasmus govt, rheumatism of the joints
gravel etc, tweny-six entirely cured three much
improved, and not treated long enough. Average
time OF treatment four weeks.
The Carlsbad sprude Salt powder form) an excel
lent Apfent Ldrdtive aud Detic. 1t clears the complex
ion. pgae5 Tie Blood 1t is easily solube pleasant to
take and permanent in action The genuine product OF
the Carlsbad Springs exported in round bottles Each
bottle comes in light blue paper cartoon and has the
signature Eisner Alendleson Co.. sole agents, Bar
clay Street, New York city, every bottle One bottle
mailed upon receipt of One Dollar Dr. Toboldts lee
lures mailed free upon application Mention this paper
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EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: In the Ma
TIoEAL TRIBUNE Of Jan. Comrade David H
Smith, CO. ID, both "a. Cav, saws: +" l hope the
boys OF the 18th Conn. viii come forward and
be heard" Well, was a member of the 18th
Conn, and was In the battle Of Piedmont.
well remember that early in the morning Of
Nay ., 1865, diminishing with the enemy com
menced, and on arriving IN vicinity of Pied
mont, the enemy were found posted advan-
tageously on elevations, prepared to receive
battle. Strong lines Of skirmishers were
thrown out from both armies Our skirmisb-
ers advanced under severe fire of shell and
musketry, and, If my memory is not at fault.
orr skirmisb-line was IN command of Lieut.
Col. Peal, Of the 18th Conn, at that time a
Major Soon the 18th Conn. were asked if
they would make charge with the 18th N Y
d A. larIDed as Infantry. YES" was heard
from the whole length Of the regiment The
5th y, Y. were asked IL they would charge with
the 18th Conn. Theirreply was Yes!" Soon
the order: EOTWard-Gouble-qui March -
was given, and was followed by an impetuous
charge into the first line Of woods. The rebels
stood a few moments, staggered turned and
fed TO their principal breastworks Just in their
rear.
A little incident took place soon after this
first charge which perhaps some member Of
the Bath Mass may remember One of the
drum corps OF the 18th Conn, I think it was)
in looking for his regiment, in passing BIZ the
35th Mass inquired where the 18th Conn. was.
Some one Of the oath answered: 20, they are
back TO the rear somewhere A staff officer.
sitting on bis horse near by, heard the remark,
and, evidently being provoked, replied: You
- fool, the 18th are up to the front, and have
been in more danger this morning than you
have ever been IN"
The 18th Conn. was On the extreme right OF
Gen. Hunters line OF battle All of the color
guard We're wounded except one. Our banner
was riddled by minie-balls and cannon shot
and loss Of I33 killed and wounded would
convince reasonable persons that the 18th Conn
participated IN the battle Of Piedmont-WM
J. HYDE Co. II, 18th Conn, MOosup Conn.
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Another Young Soldier.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: I was born
Aug. 10, 1876; enlisted Sept. 49, 1861, and
served three years in the 4lst Ohio as private
OF Co c.: was in the battles of Shiloh, siege of
Corinth, Miss Stone River, Chickamauga Mis-
sion Ridge Buzzard Roost, Kenesaw Mountain,
Dallas and siege Of Atlanta; wasAwounded at
the battle OF Mission Ridge or taking of Orchard
Knob. / was one Of detailed party to go as
train guard, as was my brother from Chat
tanOoga 10 Bridgeport, Ala. When we left
Chattanooga We were without rations of any
kind. My brother and | were quite fortunate as
Wewere assigned TO the blacksmith wagon, and
they had plenty of bareback, but that was ALL
The blacksmith said, Boys we will furnish
the bareback if you furnish the meat" That
was our only hope. / answered that we would
try and do that. For dinner we had great
feast Of bareback and water; but for supper
oh, my! Well, brother Jacob THE poor soul was
killed at the taking of Orchard Knob and
started on a little expedition TO get some meat
Fortune was in our favor, aud we had to go but
q short distance when we ran on litter of nice
fat pigs, about two or three months old. Some
how my gun went OF and two pigs died. We
took pity on them and took them to camp. put
them in camp kettles aud boiled them and so
we had meat for supper. The next day we
started on our long march. The day passed
slowly, but toward evening we wanted more
meat. We started ahead and came to a log
house. There was nice rail pen in front with
large hog in it. My gun went off again. and
for supper we had more meat, aud it lasted the
remainder of our trip. When we returned we
had to run the gantlet before arriving in
Chattanooga To make the distance of 90 miles
we went 100 miles, as the rebels were all around
US, and We were in very close quarters; but by
the assistance of our troops we arrived in the
city all safe with provisions for our poor COM
Fades.
After ] was discharged at Atlanta from the
4lst Ohio on account Of expiration of service, /
again enlisted for one year in the 10th Ohio,
and served IL months in that regiment when
the war closed and / marched home with the
boys in blue.-JAs SHANKLIE, Co. C, 4Ist Ohio,
Cnlnmhns O
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The Best Of Reasons.

iEhcE.I
What are you going to do my dear sue.r
asked Oracle, " il you recover the $4,000 in
your breach-of- promise suit2"
Il guess" replied her friend, the best thing
can do IS 70 try and marry my lawyer"
Why2"
Because he is to have half get, and it
would be az awful lot OF money to let go out of
ones hands"
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Turkey stumnr.
[MclO York WeelIy.l

City Boy-Do you like turkey stufing?
Country Boy-Naw! Nobody eats turkey
stufiing.
City Bey-Guess you don't know what it is.
Country Boy-Yes, l do. It's the half
pound o corn that you stuff into its crop, after
it's dead, to make it weigh heavier.
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ga 81 Washing Machine Free."-To introduce
them we will give away 1000 sef-operating wash
Ing machines No washboard or rubbing required.
II you want one send your name to The Monarch
Laundry Works, 40 Wabash Ave. Chicago, Ill.
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Cure for the Deaf.

Peck's Pat Improved Tabular Ear CushionsPERFFerL
CURE and noises in head UnSeen comfortable
sefadiusting Whispers heard. Successful tckea al rem
edies JdL Sold only by IIISCoX s53 Broadway Cor.
Hath st, n. y. Send foY illustrated book FREE.
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A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY / /
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history OF dlscOgefer ana testimonials from users
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neutrality-suspicious.

New agents wanted in every state Send for rrie s4
and terms TOD. A. Shepard. 80 Wabash Ave Enieaso
Mention The National TrIbuoA
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b. ]. Wilcox, Co. G, 4th Ohio, Thauar Lewa,
has pocket Bible which was focssd on the
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-26
JUST FOR A BLUFF.
a Robber Holds Up Train 10 Show
He Gould Do 1t,

MOBILE, Ala, Sept. 25.-The Mobile s.
Ohio south bound mail and passenger train
was held up at $40 this morning by robbers
at Buckatunna, Miss, seventy miles north
of here. Just before the train left Bucka-
tunna two men covered the engineer and
fireman with their revolvers. The
leader ordered the engineer to
pull out and to stop at the bridge
two miles below Buclxatunna, threatening
to shoot him if he disooeyed. When the
train stopped there third man appeared.
The engineer was then ordered to go to the
express car, where the messenger was COM
PEELED to open the door and dump the con-
tents of the safe into canvass sack. The
messenger showed some Of the money aside,
saving about "a thousand dollars, the robbers
only getting 81, 700, all Of which belonged to
the Mobile & ONO Railroad company. Near
by was a pile of boxes in which were $40, coo
of government money enroute to Florida,
which the robbers failed TO see.
The mail agent suspected the robbers were
aboard aud tried to escape with valuable
mail, but the robbers intercepted him. From
the mail car Il mber Of registered pack
ages and the mail pouch containing regis.
tered matter were taken, the value OF which
is unknown. The conductor came about this
time and asked what the matter was, the
robbers replying by firing several shots at
him. The robbers then escaped to the un-
dergrowth on the west side of the track and
the train pulled down to Citrondale From
there train was sent down 10 the scene
with detectives and an armed posse aboard.
The robbers were disguised with bandanas
Tied over the lower part Of their faces
The leader of the train robbers is believed
TO be Rube Burrows, noted desper ado, the
man whom the search for created so much
excitement in the northern part of the state
few months ago At that time it was be-
lieved he was organizing gang for holding
up some train and the Mobile company, an
ticlpating an attack, armed all its train hands
with Winchester rifles. This was made pub
lie and was doubtless what tue robbers re-
ferred TO this morning, as he said during the
progress of the robbing OF the mail car:
"rhe Mobile & Ohio dared me TO hold up
train and wanted TO snow them l could
do it,"