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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01
The New EASTERN shore R. R.

EAsToN, MD July "A Work on the
Baltimore and Eastern shore Railroad is
making headway. The roRdbed ia built
from the Trappe road, near the fair
grounds, westward ACROSS this Point road
to the Third Gaysn, which is crossed at
the foot OF New Bridge road, and about
100 rods on the west side of the river.
There arc gangs on both ends of this Sec
tion, one worEiug towards tue bay aud
the other towards the Chaptank river.
Owing TO the tact that the right of way
has not been secured from some land
owners the contractors have been ham,
persa, and have been rping only q snall
but sufficient nrmuGr IF men and teams.
1t is now stated that the right of way is
secured from this Ohopssns to the Cnesa-
peake. except in one case at st. Michaets
and Mr.. How, ona Of tho contractors,
says he will have several huud ed mon
and teams at WORK in few days. rae
contractors have tried hard to get LABOR
from the locality, but they are fading it
impossible to obtain sufficient. and are
obliged to Look elsewhere for it.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01

poor, and had 1000, 900 for the impor-
tant extensions of the sewerage and the
large public buildings now in hand.
That the picture Of the direct burdens
which the German taxpayers endure, and
from which they are supposed to suffer,
may be complete, let me add that in ad.
dition to the city taxes, the State exaots
only 8 per cent income tax, or the re-
duoed tax on incomes below 900 marks,
trade-license tax, which yields III this
city $500, 900. aud tax on improved
real estate Of about $3.50. 900 marks an
nually. Let il be remembered that with
these taxes and moderate tariff Is er-
many supports the strongest army in the
world, ct about cost TO the United
States OF her weak army and great herd
OF pensioners, and it will ba seen that In
managing state or city great results
can be accomplished by honesty and
economy, with means that in America
are often thrown away. B. w. w.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01

duly 26 Henry Specht,
while driving acrosA tha Pennsylvspia
railroad, in October, 1885, WAS struck by
locomotive and severely injHred, and
his .years-old son WHO IVES with him
was killed. He sued the company for
damages both on account OF his own in
iurie5 and the death of his son, and n
jury gave him verdict of S2n QUO. The
co4Ipguy assed for new trial, claiming
that the two osseS were Improperly
joined. Speoht tharenpon withdrew his
clam tor damages op acoount OF his
son's death, and yesterday Judge Penny
packer reduced the verdict to SIS QUO
and refused the new trial
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01
BUYING BREWERIEs.
Four of Ihe SIX in Paterson ROught
ny t1u tngiish Syndicate.

EOuh Ot the SIX th t'atsFsbn htOuEut
ny au tngiish Syndicate.
PATERSON, N. j., July 25 An agree
ment was entered into to-day by which
the English syrd cate will ootain possess
sion OF four large brsVeriss in Paterson
for the round sum of So ,On0,0 The
breweries are those owned by Katz
Brothers, Hinchhffs Brothers, Sprattler
u Mennel and Christiau Braun. The
last two brew only lager, Katz Brothers
brew both lager and ale and Hinchliffs
Brothers brew only ale and porter.
1t is known that Katz Brothers got
about $500, 900 for their property, their
brewery being the largest of the four.
The money is to be paid on August 18th
aud the agreements have been forwarded
to England for the necessary signatures.
The transaction is almost wholly for
cash, the present owners retaining only a
small interest in the breweries, but they
are engaged for term of three years to
superintend the working OF the establish.
menta.
There still remain two breweries which
have not been gobbled up by the syndi-
cate, but these are smaller concerns, and
it is reported that they will soon be sold
to the same purchaser.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01
THE pAY or COUNCIL.
what viii be rurned into the oi

What Will be turned unto the City
TreRsuTy az the Members Give
Back Lho surplus.
The opinion of Oisy Solicitor Turner,
given to City Ocupcil Thursday, to the
effect the law limiting the pay of mem.
bers for Council and committee meetings
to $40 per month, leaves a number of
members IN the position of having drawn
more salary than they were entitled to.
The Council held that this part of the
law did not take effect until July 1st, aud
allowed the pay.rolls for May and June
accordingly, but the opinion of the So
lici,cr is to the effect that the members
we're limited to $50 for meetings during
each Of tasse months. The mem oers who
received more than this sum during May
and June are es follows:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01

CHICAGO, Jlly 26 Fred Droenke to.
day mourus over the mangled and life.
less bodies of bis two sons. The two
boys, both OF tender years, were playing
near the Northwestern railroad tracks ut
Elmhurst last evening. The younger
strayed upon the track Gs an Incoming
passenger train came iu sight The elder
brother hurried to the rescue OF the
younger, but tgippea aud tho two were
cat to pieces under tho wheels.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01

The Coroner Tharsday morning EN-.
paneied jury which held an inquest on
tie body OF Jehn Morgan, whose head
less body was fornd on this Balimors &
Oaio railroad Only three Witnesses were
heard aud their testimony addueed no
new facts. Tle jury rendered verdict
OF accidental death. His funeral
took place on Friday afternoon, at l
o'clOes, from his late residence No. 9
Rodmnn street, Sivarorook. Iaterment
was made in Mt. Salem cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01

DEADwo ID, OAK July &c. The
heaviest rain that bSs visited this locality
fof years fell Wednesday night, accom-.
panied with heavy thunder and lightning.
White Wood cresk was swollen and did
much damage TO the bridges on tho Dead
wood Central railway Trains did not
run at all Yesterday. Hail fell in some
parts. doing damage 70 the crups but no;
extending over mnch territory. Crops
otherwise are in splendid condition.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01
General Joseph =. Johnston's visit

GenerhI Joseph r.. JOhnstoh'S Ftsits
The noted confederate leader General
Joseph E. Johnston has been on few
days Wait 20 General William T. Smith
at the Bellevilie, Adams street, between
Eighth and Ninth. Tho great southern
soldier and General Smith are very in
innate friends and the visit was entirely
q social one. They were cadets at West
Point at the same time. General Johns
ten is in excellent health, very oommuri-
cative and not at all sverse, wher ques-
TONED, to talk on war "reminiscences. He
is very erect slim in person, and Of
medium height. He wears close
trimmed gray beard. he says he is quite
reconstructed nov, has no bitter feelings
whatever and believes in the old flag.
He left for Washington Tuesday week.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01

Miss Sarah W. Starkwesther. superin-
tsndeut OF the public schools of West
Chester, Pa, has announced her resigps-
tion and also her engagement and COM
ing marriage in the fat! to Major William
streeter of Rochester, N Y. Miss Stark
weather has been teacher in the publio
school of that borough since 1865 and
when yet under aga was appointed pin
cipal OF the high school, whjoh position,
in connection With the superintendency,
she has held for 20 wears, -.... =
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01

"Returneq 70 CITY tfehsury.
iEnttl5i 10 Si.l7, two months salary as
ch irman OF puolic buildings committee,
g25 par year.
SEuttled 20 ss 80, two months salary as
etMrmGn CT finance COMMITTEES, $50 per
year.
Mr.. Maionigai's salary for June was
only elS so, less than the limit allowed
by law. II is an opar question whether
thu members eau DO oomppilsi to rs.ura
the amounts ovarpsid il they do not
choose TO do so voIuutariiy. Council, it
is hoii, had a right to conJtrue the law,
and By passing the pay rolls as they were
prssentsd vig.ua!iy decided that the
Law did not take effect until July LIST.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01

W. 8. Clerk OF W h. Clerk & Com /.
pany, mosoeeo manufacturers in the old
Franklin cotton mill st Ninth and Walnut
streets, has Sought of Edward Betts a
tract OF lBni $50 feet front on Beech
street end extending beck TO a depth of
1874 'eet. The land is near to the rail
road and brought Sl4 SO pr foct front.
MF. Clerk intends to ersos large, one
story building on this lot aud remove his
business there. rne building will be
ready for occupancy in January. 1890.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01

The police patrol horse is still in a
poor condition. A we'll known horssman
of this city remarked that the animal be.
fore being put to work should have a
two weeks diet of grass out in the coun.
try. The wagon which stands alongside
the horse at rraynor's stable looks heavy
enough for two good horses to pull.
Some of the police committee are of the
opinion that another horse is needed as
the wagon is too much for one horse.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01

William Holmes, color 81 BOY, Is
yaAr8 OF age, who lived on t}resiey street
in the Hoodle was drowned in the
Bsaud3wine opposite the MGlleabls Iron
Company's wharf about 8 O'Clock last
night week. In company with number OF
other boys he was bathing. He attempted
to swim across the stream but was seized
with cramps when about halfway over
and was drowned before assistance could
be rendered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01
Train Wrecked at punelien.

PLAISFIELD, N. j., July &c "A west
bound fteight train collidei with another
freight train bound east at Dunellen, on
the Central New Jersey r. R., at a.
M, making bad wreck. A tramp who
was stealing q ride was killed. The
vreckage covered all the tracks and
travel was entirely suspended for Eve
hours.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01

The managers of the E!kton fair were
80 we'll pleased with the athletic sports
given there by the Warren Athletic Club
last year that they propose to have them
repeated this year on larger scale. The
sports will take place this year on octo-
Der 11th, the last day Of the fair.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01

LONDON, July 26.-Lord Dunraver has
received from Gen. Paine cabie dis.
patch saying that 70 yacht bas been
choaon to defsnd the America's cup.
Therefore, ha will not send ;hs Valkyrie
to America this seasoh.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01

LIyERPooL, July 26 -Ssven thousand
bales Of American cotton were destroyed
by the burning OF the warehouse on Red
Cross and Grundy streets here last Bat.
urday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01

UrPFR MARLBORO, ND, July 25.-Ths
post-otlice at tins place was broken open
early yesterday morning and rObbad of
about $ls5 in cash and postage stamps
The burglary was evidently the work Of
an expert.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01
Dsa,h of r,I,tonaire ,roxver.

Charlemagne Power, the Philadelphia
millionaire, died Thursday at Watesville,
Oneida county, N. Y. He was 81 years OF
age, and died of paralysis, after few
days illness. He was worth S25, 900, 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01

Rich coal mines have been discovered
in the Mexican state of Guerrero. Eng
lish capitalists are buying mines in the
state of Hidalgo. .=.7-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01
NEWS 0F LOCAL INTEREST
THAT $4,000 oHEoR FOE THE IN.
TEAoEPEING SEVER.

Gnod Beginning at 81. NIary's-City
Treasurer Grisfith Has Not Signed
Hand VIII Probably Hotarn il TO
City Council.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-13
THE CHAIR BACK,
Used in the Mediaeval Era as 8 Protection l from AttaCkR.

Used in the Mediaeval Era as Protection
 from Attacks.
 The changes in the height of the cha ir back, says the writer of Romance of Fur niture," have not been purely arbitrary. Its early mission was not only one of SUD- port, but also one of defense from any sud den attack in the rear, an explanation likely to lessen enthusiasm over medieval life. It should be remarked, however, that even If the master of the house deemed it neces- sary to put his person in safety he did not have any serious apprehension for the other dwellers in the house or for visitors, so that in each room there was one seat with very high back reserved for the seignior, while the others had either no backs at all or very insignificant ones. Thus there came about g development sufficiently curious, and tue seat with high back became by custom the mark of dignity and power
 Finally the wig became responsible for revolution. When the wig began to de- scend to the back the high chair back be- came very uncomfortable. The curls of hair, wool and silk which composed the monumental structure that every fashion able man believed he ought to wear en. tangled themselves in projections or cd. hered to the fabric, and produced in the toilet disorder most offensive to the ma jestic dignity of the time. One alternative SA.oA PA oSoAoS A1oSAs SAIASE Go ISuouuCo tuo wig or to cut down the backs of the chairs They resigned themselves to this last meas pre, and the wig comes out the victor in this singular contest Afterward the high chair back lost all significance.
 In the eighteenth century there was 2 new and last revolution. The chair back, which in the preceding century had dimip. ished in size, suddenly becomes pliable, az 1t were, takes rounded form, becomes small, convenient, agreeable and ceases completely to be solemn. " Si'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-13
HARRisoN.s CHAIR:
Unique and Costly Gift of m Ardent Texas
 Admirer of the President. ,

Unique and Costly Gift of an Ardent Texas
 Admirer of the President.
 MT. D. M. O'Connor, of Refugio, Tex, is an ardent Republican and one of the wealthiest stockmen in the State, says . San Antonio, Tex, correspondent of the 6t- Louis Globe Democrat. His pasture com prises principality, and his bank account is in strict proportion. He was intensely pleased by the result of the November cleo tion, and determined to show his apprecia- tion of it and his admiration for Benjamin Harrison by gift as unique as costly, which, owing to it's beauty, will attract at tention as long as 1t remains in the liar -rison family. San Antonio is famed for it's manufacture of horn-chairs. The back, arms, legs and seat supports are formed of beautifully polished horns, and they are much sought after. Some time ago O'Con- nor placed an order for . chair with Q local maker of repute, and the work was begun. The horns were carefully selected for their length, symmetry, color and grain, and the utmost effort was expended to make the cbair the finest possible to the skill of the artisan. Near the top is engraved upon 8 heavy gold plate the inscription:
 "Presented by D. M. O'Connor to Ben jamin Harrison, President of the United States"
 Set in diamonds, lower down, Is 8 single gold star, bearing the word 'Texas." Up on the upper side of the back are gold plates with the words, ''Tippecanoe, 1S11," and eSan Jacinto, 1S36." Near the middle, just where the center of the Presidents back will rest, is very large piece of gold of great thickness Upon 1t is engraved the sentence: ''Thermopyl@ had her messenger of defeat, but the Alamo and the Refugio had none." Into the right arm is set sil- yer plate with the words: Encourage ment to home industry, 1S40." The left arm bears 8 second plate, which has the in scription: Protection to home industry, 1888" The seat is somewhat elevated, and is covered with a magnificent leopard cat skin, beautifully spotted and tanned in tho best style of art The total cost of the chair was over $1, 500, and it is undoubtedly the handsomest piece of furniture that ever crossed the Texas line.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-13
FOR SALE

Where is that man who is looking for nice house with barns l am authorized to sell feet The place is fitted up on the most i'm proved plans The place is situated on Wood street in good: high and healthful neighbor- hood It is the place H H. Ashenden improved own use and now that his family is gone he has no use for it and on that account it win be sold for $500 less than value.
 have very nice place on John street which must be cl sed out at some price. 1 have just received a new batch of farms. I will note few of them: 6S acres in New Hartford at $1 600; in for $1 800: 2l acres of woodland within two and one-half miles of the center; acres of land in WatertoWn adjoining the homestead of MT Woodruff, fro ting the road which leads to Mid dlebury, will be sold very cheap; a far n of 6 acres four miles from the center with house. barn and chicken coop she'd
 What do you think of that house, No 43 Pearl street: Just look at the George H. Burrows house near smith < tiriggs' shop. That is the spot Tor money maker. You could keep hotel UP stairs and store down stairs. What do you Just look at that bargain No 9 Bridge street Two houses No 2S4 and 2S6 East Main street will be sold very cheap Also the Jeremiah Delane Vine street, which is finished in tip top style will be sold less than cost because the owner wishes to go in the country, the twelve rooms of which are incloSed in the style of the days of Queen Ann The other two in the ,ame neighborhood are built on the American plan. very good business stand on Brook street.
 A new batch of building lots please note: Look at that nice brick residence No 10 Canal street
 with a good building lot; must be sold this month have some very nice places to sell on the Sea Shore.
 Also stores and offices to rent as we'll as storage rooms and houses. Call at
 D. H. Tierney's Real Estate Office 131 BANK STREET. Tierney's Block, Waterbury. Conn.,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-13
PECULIAR NAMES.

Choice Gems from an old Report of the
 Brttish Registrar General
 The Puritans brought out with them from England some very queer Scripture names, and long after the reinstated Stuarts had in their turn given place to the Dutch dynas- ty, the Bible continued to furnish 8 large portion of the given names of the descend ants of the Pilgrims. These remarkable cognomens have nearly died out in this countrysbut we find that others. quite as GU. rious, though for the most part of a widely different style and character, exist at the present day in England.
 A friend lent us, 6 short time ago, an ab- stract of an old report of the British Regis. trar General, in which the marriages, deaths and births in the United Kingdom during period of twelve years :are emu merated. The indexlto this document is the most interesting portion of it, as will be seen by few items which we propose to give
 In the first place, it appears that Smith is not, as we have hitherto supposed, the most common of all the Anglo-Saxon patronymics. At the date of the report there resided in the British Isles 18,429 Joneses, 12,637 Smiths-majority in favor of the Joneses, 792 The Williamses stand next on the muster roll. They foot up S,743. The Browns and the Whites also figure promi- nently in the directory, though far behind the three illustrious families first men, toned.
 From the enormous aggregate of names, amounting to several millions, the compiler of the abstract referred to has picked out some choice gems, few of which we select for the amusement of our readers:
 "Jane Stickalorum; Pay Day; Turnerica Henrica Ulrica de Gloria de Lavinia Rebecca Turner; Matilda French Onion :; Sanspariel Scamp Gin plain English, Un- equaled RascaD; Hostilina Iphegenia Maria Hypsehile Wadge; Zaphnashaneah Drayton; Acts Apostles Tong; Betsy Toast Divine; Samson Catchaside Kitchen; First son Jones; Prince Albert Cannon and Albertina Regina Victoria Gotha Bolt.''
 There are hundreds of other names in the catalogue, equally absurd, but the above will suffice as samples.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-13
Or. HENRY E. GILL. Physician and Surgeon.

Free Consultation from g a. m. to D. m.
 Sundays from to 5 p. m. LNOR the past 22 years Dr GILL has given spe- II ciai attention to the cure of CHRONIC COM. PLAINTS, DISEASES OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN, SURGERY AND MIDWIFERY
 His combination method of treating physical idifaculties of long standing is the most sue qessful eyer devised, He n nRarttisepIarlX invites TROUBLES, ASTHMA. and GoNsuMPTIoN DYSPEPSIA and all troubles of DIGESTIVE OR CANS and KIDNEYS. All diseases of the BLOOD and SKIN such as Cancers, Tumors Scrofula. Erysipelas, Sore Eyes, Salt Rheum Tetter, Pimp1es. Old Sores, Ulcers, Etc. = Particular attention given to that class of com pants requiring the services of the best surgical skill and experience.
 NERVOUS hERILTTY. sEMJNAL WEAK Vitils' Dance and Nervous SpasmS cured, Dis eases of the Heart and Nerves, Rheumatism Neuralgia, Sciatica, Etc. successfully treated. [ FEMALE DISEASES. } Afternoons are particularly devoted to lady patients The doctor can be consulted concern ing any kind of female Arrangement with conf dehce of certain relief Good board and nurse when requifeti. Patients visited at their homes when necessary, day or night.
 a All letters proHptly answered. Everything ktfbtly confidential.
 Call and see him, Terms moderate
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-13
PERSONAL GISTRATION.

The judiciary committee has reported a bill providing for personal registration, that is to eolnpel every voter in towns of 5000 inhabitants previous to an election to appear personally before the registrars and demand the registration of his name. The bill is the result of a suggestion made in his message by Governor Bulkeley, who thought that he saw therein a chance to strike blow at the demo- cratic party. It is needless, tricky and vicious piece of legislation, and should not in the interest of fairness be allowed to pass.
 It will not be easy nor practicable for many men, and especially for working men of whom the democratic party is so largely composed, to go before the regis trars to secure their right to vote. A thousand and one reasons, such as in ability to leave their work, temporary absence from home, sickness, pressing business and the like, may prevent many voters from going before the registrars and so deprive them of the privilege guaranteed to them by their citizenship and the Amer ican constitution. For the one possible abuse arising from the present system of registration a thousand abuses will be the result of the personal registration scheme. Let it once be put in practical operation and we think there will be a revolt against the republican party that devised it which will show it's leaders what freemen think of the odious plot. There is not the least conceivable reason why any such scheme as this of Morgan G. Bulkeley's should be foisted on the people of Connecticut, and we belive they will not tamely submit to the abridgement of their personal rights that is suggested by it.
 Personal registration is impracticable, unjust and vicious, and If anything but rabidly partisan republican legislature were sitting at Hartford we should look with some hope to its rejection.