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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-03
sieamar Erlckson Rurnad.

SEATTLE, w. T., Dec, 25.--The steamer
Left Erickson was burned to the waters
edge at 5 o'clock yesterday evening of
ALLAH Point. Five lives were lost per-
haps seven. The Erickson is propeller.
2,4oo tons burden, and plies between Seat
tie and Sidney, Madison County, and was
en- route to that point when the accident
occurred. The fire broke out in the pilot
house. and it is believed to have been a
lamp explosion.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-03
Frisco lia, a Dam ocralIc MAYOR.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 2s.-The recount
OF vote. cast for mayor n the last election
was concluded last evening. at tho close
OF the re count Judge Finn, of the Superior
Court declared T. b Pond tDemocrat)
legally elected mayor. e. C. o'Donnell
Independent candidate for mayor and tho
man who had demanded the recount, made
a total net gain OF 800 votes, but not enough
to elect him over Pond.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-03
A YoulhiuI PatrIclde.

LITTLE Rock, ARK, Dec. 2s--News
reached here this morning OF tho fatal
stabbing OF DR.. Holleman, leading ply
sicIan OF Crniehead County, by his son,
aged fifteen. 1t appears Holleman was
trying to chastise the boy when the latter
drow knife aud stabbed his father in the
haart
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-03
Murdered by a Minister.

MACON, Ca, Dec. A26.--At country
church in Coffee County, this State, few
days since a man who was disturbing pub
lie worship was killed by the preacher in
charge Of the church. The names of the
parties can not yet be learned. For some
time trouble has existed in the church, one
faction favoring the retention of the pres
ent pastor and the other favoring his dis
missal.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-03

"A little Scotch boy, aged five, was
taking dinner at his grandfather $
and had reached the dessert. II
want some pie.n said young Angus.
I" Have patience, said his grand
mother. (which would you rather
have, Anguspn said his grandfather,
"patience or pieP' PIE" replied
Angus, empha,ically. But, then, !"
said his grandfather, there might
not 20 any left for me. (" Well. !
said Angus, "you could have some OF
the Patience. ~ Y. HoayuHc.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-03
Manned by a Cannon's Discharus.

KNoxvILLE, TENN, Dec. 27.-By tho
premature discharge of brass cannon
this afternoon at Greenville Horace Brum-
icy lost both eyes, Ed Lemeus lost an eye
and had his skull crushed, and VIII Ma
hone was frightfully burned and MANNED
Tor life
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-03
SolInIar and parnlnn .Nn,dIn

COLUMBUS, IYn, Dec. 2S-Mrs, Thos.
'Patram, wealthy widow OF this city, ran
a splinter in her hand several days ago
aud picked 1t out with darning needle.
She caught cold in the wound, resulting In
erysipelas, spreading over her entire
body, causing death To-day under most
excruciating circumstances. She was
sixty five wears old.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-03

In Paris shop.-"My dear. why
don't you tell that girl behind the
counter what you wantP" Cultivated
daughter--.'I did, pa spoke to her
in my best French. well, what did
she sayp" "She said she didn't un-
derstand Russian.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-03
a prnInssnr nrnun,d

LEoSARDrowS, MD, Dec. ss.-Prof
Paul Combs, member of the faculty Of
the Maryland Agricultural College, was
drowned yesterday while ducking at
Brenton's Bay, near here. His mother
saw the accident from the shore. but
having tainted, failed to render any assist
unce.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-03
Divorced counln RnunlInd

MARrINsBuaG, W. VA, Dec. 27-Dr.
Geo. A. Hainill was married TO his former
wife at Chamtersburg, Penn, at midnight
last night They had been divorced about
one year. Two policemen ected as wit
nesses
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-03
A Conspiracy 10 XIII tho Gar.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 26.-The sesond
inquiry into the recent accident to the
Czar's train at Borki resulted in at
tri .uting the disaster to criminal con-
spiracy. All Of the recently discharged
railway employees will shortly be arrested.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-03
Coniesses on The scaifoId.

BAsrRop. La, Dec. 2S-"Pet" Overton,
who was convicted in September last for
the murder OF Frank Hearsey. on April
II, was hanged here to- day. He confessed
his guilt. A woman was the cause of the
troubla
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-03
Iwo Women Killed BY Cars.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2s-Mrs. Martin and Miss
Kate Powers failed to notice the approach
OF city bound passenger train as they
were crossing the Rock Island tracks,
near Forty-seventh street. this afternoon.
The two were struck by the engine and
thrown fifty feet. Both were killed in
etanf1v
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-03
Loaan,s Rem aims Bamovad.

WAsHISeroN, Dec. 2e-General Logan's
remains have been removed from the vault
whore they have been deposited for the
past two years, under military guard, to
the new chapel in the Soldiers Home Gem
etery in this city.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-03
A Disasirous Fire

MARBLEHRAD, MASS. Dec. aG.--A fro
broke out last night and the buildings on
seven acres of ground were destroyed. At
midnight twelve business blocks and resi-
dences had been destroyed and others
were burning. The same district was Wis
tied by fire twelve years ago.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-03
The MarbIehead Fire.

MARBLEHEAD, MASS, Dec 2B.--It Is esti.
mated that $500, 900 worth OF property was
destroyed by the fire here yesterday. One
thousand men were thrown out Of employ
ment, and ,any families rendered home-
less.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-03
counteriel,ers Cauuht.

LAPLAcE, ILL Dec. PA gang OF
counterfeiters was captured near here and
taken to Springfield. They had been
manufacturing and passing spurious silver
dollars. One Of the men had twelve Of
them on his person when arrested.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-03

-" Don't be alarmed, friends" said
the man who had fallen down an ele-
vator shaft; "there's no need OF that
mop and bucket. I'm an old-time
tobogganist, you know. .'-P8eh.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-03
Silk Trust.

New York, Dec. ga silk trust fcl
the purpose of controlling the raw silk
commerce, is said to be in active operation
in this city. According to report the trust
is composed of English, French, italian
and few American bankers.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-03
Mr. Mudd WIN Contest.

BALTIMORE, Dec. eG-Mr. Sydney E.
Mudd. Republican candidate for Congress
in tho Fifth Maryland District has,
through his couasel, sent written notice to
Hon. Barnes Compton that ha will contest
his sent in Congress.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-03
Party pisnarsad BY Dynamite.

HARRIsoNBrRG. Va, Dec 2,.--Last night
n house in the eastern part of this county,
in which number of colored people were
holding party, was blown up by dyna-
mite, and several Of the inmates, II is said,
fatally wounded.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-03
British Troous Ieave suakim

SuAKIM, Dec. 27.-The Scottish Border
ers have sailed for Suez. 1t is reported
that osman Digna is trying to collect
FORCES at Hnndoub. The British war sloop
Racer, under special orders, has sailed on
m cruise
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-03

KxoxvrLLE, TENN, Dec. 2s-peter Nor
ris, residing near Jellico, attempted We'd
nesday to kill an old man named Higdon,
near Cumberland Gap. Higdon's daugh-
ter Martha interfered, and fatally shot
Morrte
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-03
IWo Livos Losl b4 4 Ei,a.

FOREST Pa, Dec %. Mrs. John Priest.
ly and her grandson persisted In their
burning home. 10 Is believed they were
murderss and robbed and their house
6red.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-03
Farmer Accidentally Shot.

ALMA, ARK, Dec. &c. George Keys,
while carelessly handling pistol, accl-
dentally shot and killed Doc Chambers, a
farmer
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-03
Slain bya Shell.

ROME, Dec. PA shell hurst in a
powder magazine at Messina Sicily, this
morning, killing sixteen soldiers and in
turing many others.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-27
-
FIFTH edition


George Boundy, colorea "a,
by Sergeant Blackburn for ho, atfes'ei
aud not being able TO care fo' VV ,, dunk,
ined Vi aud costs. O' N''H'e'l va,
WIN. Rupell, was Arre,ted In NJ,
Uraw lord, Tor being druns. a, + ,o VnseiI
water streets, was lued 81 AMI n 'ou' sli
Lewis Jeneris, an Italian, VA. ' s'
ey Sergeant Blackburn, Tor artin "'7iei
d'sorderly manner. lie wu di.Vt u
on payment Of 81 and coats. ''aAtsd
Moses Moody, Hugh MpCormA
Thomas Burke, were arre,,ed ia eA iai
ferd Chairs, for driving aw,y oma
reter Cooper's carriage, which ~ "a
lett standing on French strr., Il. ~, aa
Front while be went into The u WW't
D. depot TO see oil friend. whom W. W, :
brought down to the 4. 30 o'rln.L ~ un
on Thursday afternoon. ''NA Wla
Thos. Megauges test,t!el tb,th.L
nothing whatever about tho pr,,onam
Lewis Porter testified thai s ,s'oh
saw the prisoners before. ue u',a
carriage go up Front sire I I'm, n, ~
see who was In it. u'a i'I
Charles Sharp, a small boy. te.us.
| MAJ ho ca" TOUR men in tie rsr,,..l
and the next thing he saw wa, tIa
on the pavement at Fouth AMI r, Ivy
streets. One wheel WAS broken anS g.
men were running up French stre., w
George :. HagaDy testified tl,t S,...
standing In front OF No in
Foui th street. when his atteptian
called to three men driving recklrvl, y
French street, and abandoned at Psbr1
bach's corner ''u'a'|
They were held In the sum of TIM a.
their appearance at court.
John X. Smith for being DRINK an, Al.
orderly and lighting on King slree, NJ,
Third last evening. was fined 81 and es,,s
John Clifford, the er..s.ist,pt XVI
catcher, was arrested for irupksun.a
and disorderly conduct aud wsn,,ns !,
fight James 7. Jones on East FIN w..
yesterday afternoon.
Jane Smelling testified that Cusoa
came TO her house, s07 East Finn ,tr,.,
on Tuesday evening aud cana b,rl
again on Wednesday morning and n.
threw hot water on him. He threw ~,
bricks a. her brother into her house.
| Jane Robinson and Thos. a KIN.
corroborated the above w!tnsY TN.
mony. W."
| The case was continued until sa,uti,,
morning at o o'clock, the prisoner b,ln,
held In the sum Of 800 for HI, ,ppe,l.
ance.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-27

Yesterday evening, about $50 o'clock,
Thomas Carlisle and BILE son OF kimele-
vile, we're returning home from this city
by way OF the Newport pike. They had
lust crossed the track oil the b. & o. and
The w. & N. railroads beyond the City
limits, when the horses became frightened
and ran away. The wagon eollided with
q big stone, which threw both occupant
10 the ground. The fathers head struck
stone which knocked bin uncouseious.
His face was badly cut and scratched,
but the most serious wound consisted oil
q large cash IN the back part OF bis head,
from which the blood flowed profusely,
but no bonts were broken.
The son lay q short distance OF In
stupor, but was not seriously hurt.
Messrs. Kienle and Thompson, butchers.
came along and found the parties In the
position described. Mr.. Thompson rc-
manned while Mr. Kienle hurried into
the city aud had Wilson's ambulance
sent for the injured mau. He was taken
to the Homeopathic Hospital, while the
son was taken TO his home. During the
night Mr.. Carlisle gave signs OF returning
consciousness.
The horses dashed on out the pike
and were captured 10 Newport with
the pole OF the wagon dangling to them.
The wagon Is q wreck and the harness
much torn up.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-27

EAsroS, Dec. 26.-Tbe weather yester.
day and to-day was unusually warm. and
flowers were found blooming oil the hill.
sidos. A thunderstorm swept over the
upper portion Of the county during the
night, aud lightning destroyed the barn
OF james Ii. Fehr In Burkhill Township,
together with all its contents. save the
horses, which were gotten out. A cow
standing outside tine barn was killed.
The loss on Farmer Fehr Is upwards OF
S22 800, on which there Ia 81, 500 incur
ance. To-day Q thunderstorm passed
at times, but no damage WAS done. To.
night the mercury has fallen twenty de.
grees.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-27

WIN. Barlow, the postmaster named
for the new postoifice ct Holly Oak, wis.,
tied our city this morning, when he re-
ceived the official communication an
nouncing the creation OF the Dostoiilce.
lie appears TO be highly pleased with the
prospect Of building up a town and
making . postofiice q necessity for the
accommodation OF the citizens. Three
cottages are now being ereetsd. one by
Henry Leisher and one By VIM. PigRett
oil Philadelphia, the other by a Mr..
Powell Of our own county, Mr.. Banner
is also erecting a boat shop, and will en-
ter into boat building there us well as in
our city. Other gentlemen have also
been prospecting, aud several new house,
will be erected Ia the spring.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-27
Tho Africo- American Iesgus

inc Africo- American League
One OF the most pleasant literary 90.
teriainments OF the season was given ,a
night In the A. U. NJ. P. Church. Frspts
street between Eighth and Ninth, b. h,
trico-Amerlcan League. The pr.sdsai
OF the association, George W. Nnla.
presided at the meeting aud JOhu W,
Bird, W. Il. Grinusge, Rev. B. 7. Mora
officers aud q number OF vice president
occupied the space within the altar nlI.
ing and on the platform.
Some very fine music with ML K
Williams At tile great organ, was render
ed by the choir, Rev. B. I. Moore led n
prayer and John W. Bird read the pro
amble and resolutions OF the.leagus. Al
most admirable address was then dtUA
cred by Rev. Il. V. Peterson. Md
Jennie kenble sang selected solo.
Tho young lady was in siminb.e VOica
and her singing was greeted With rap.
turous applause.
Rev. J. ii. Scott read 4 well prepared
aud interesting paper on "lAs Nesr'
Problem" which the speaker iOand VAS
q very difficult Que to solve las n'
perlence OF late years was that The rev
would neither amaIgAle nor bleach QUIZ
II was here NJ the commencement oil Mil
country, had been here ever slnee, IN
contributed to the greatness Of 'hi1
country, here was its home aud here
would ttay. The sentiment of the p.Pii|
was heartily endorsed by applause, TN
great treat Of the evening, however, wi
the Grafton Of 7. ]. Mluton, Esl, Il
Young member Of the Philadelphia bit
Ii topic Was 1.-The Duties OF the hoai
In the delivery OF lis otatlon be w
both fvrclble and eloquent lie we'd
over the whole range OF the race qan
ton, its prosecutions, It's sieAdlssillss
principle. its patriotism, ils hdelIW Hl
faith, lie honor, iis advancement 10 eau
cation. the arts, literature, Ielsi0A
morality, its rapid increase 10 Popa,uea
it's present triumph and be locked w
ward to its ultimate triumph 10 lne "
ture. His colls,ed statistics OIL popSa
tIon we're very interesting. Tho W.
900 population Of cnlored people ao'
more than doubled the whole PoPullIaa.
OF the colonies ut tue time oil Tue tsV'la
tlon and ho showed that tue lnei'. y
now was greater than the whites " W
In every hundred. :, ..,,i,,
Mr., MInton secuted the Idea OIL gv,aal
clear OF this population by lmnlslaV,vSl,
He counseled bis people to aecep' nj
privileges offered TOR improvement ~
Grafton was listened to Win tue -
attention and was loudly applaua'1'
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-27

Yesterday, forenoon, Henry h ',,..l,
who lives at Third aud Neoo Nh, w,ga
Twelfth wsrI, went to Collector . asa,
a second time to pay lis taxes a ~ ss
against him. An account oil nov " m N
refused Robbins OH Tuesday apFen' .r,
The REPUBLICAN, yesterday, Ias , .,,.a
being that there was no "eu .,,, n,
When Robins asked for his ie H.,a, II
terday and proielei the 'o o., W" ID
money. Mckee said, 81 Know Wv s,aI
assessed all right, but won ene ', an!
receipt. l don't care what tue 'up', ~ h
ces will be-" This pul ah ena Nv M
matter and Robbins had 10 20 ~ s"H i,,l,
second time without paying w. ind NJ
though the collector admitted , tO
was assessed, This is about % e sni" I,
case of defiance as has set com, conn, ~ y, "a IA N
annals of tax tyrantS, W NV y 4, ,.sn
done about ii, Ii this man 70 ~, W ,ssalpfl
and refuse to receive taxes rom is ~ Al b,
assessed citizens, what oeeon, cI,yRE
boosted liberty and freedom ., az ,,ags
ship The question is growing 'b, Mi IA
Shall tyrants oppress Us OF ,Ss I'D,
not? A little Of the spirit 0. ' ',,' al sSt
tinnary Mohawk Indians Is "A"''
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-27

A petition is being circulated for sig
natures, asking President HarrisoD to
pardon Charles II. Parry, who was oOn-
victed in the U. s. Court, last spring,
aud sentenced to year Imprisonment,
for sending improper matter through the
mails. He has served eight months o.
his term, and as he has been an eIemp
larry prisoner, and was also an orderly
citizen previous to the commission OF the
ofiense OF which he was convicted, 1t Il
thought by his friends that the exercise Of
clemency by the Pres dent, will not mill
would be a great favor to Bis family.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-27

The Washington Fire Company will
celebrate their both anniversary on FIJI
day evening" January 81 aud they request
all who have received invitations To meet
at the Engine House at 8 O'Clock. eco.
II. +. summons, one OF the oldest mem
hers " Ii read u history OF the company,
after which the members aud their
guests viii march 10 Eden Hall whrre a
banquet, toa,ts, speeches aud songs will
b. he feature. OF tho remaining part Of
the eyeulng.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-27
St auley goes to Egypt on the 5Oth inst

The N. Y. Worlds Fair committee has
secured 1913 acres Of lands north, east and
west OF Central park, including River
side and Aornipgside park.
John 2. Callahan having determined to
engage in the grocery business with his
uncle, Wm. II. McGarrIty, at Z gith aud
Poplar streets, has resigned his cierkShip
with Tax Collector Mealey, TO take elect
the drst OF January. Harry +. McCloskey
who has been In the printing oiice Of w.
II. Kramer, has been appointed in his
place 10y Mr.. NeAley.
James NJ, Roberts, orgsnist OF st.
Johns Church, wss taken III on Tuesday
last. leaving his place to be filled by Mrs.
Dr. Littell at the first ryice, aud By Mr..
John BerEhErdt at the second service.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-27
THIRD EDITION,


The festival OF the NJ. Z. Sunday school
Of Christiana Oh Christmas Eve Was one
o. the most attractive that has ever been
given 10 that place. Tue church was
handsomely decorated, and the arch In
front Of the platform bore the words:
merry Christmaa" The children and
teachers performed their respective parts
In an admirable manner. The duet by
Alice Appleby and Cynthia Lonand; the
solo by Mrs. McCrea, aud duet by Mrs.
McCrea and Bessie Lotland were delight
fully rendered and warmly applauded.
Nellie Appleby, Cynthia Lohand aud
several others read appropriate selections.
Rev. b. Y. Price and Charles A. Grant
read original poems. A dialogue BY
Mary and Lottie Wier was very pleasing
Susie Appleby delivered . telephone
message to Santa Claus In good style.
The scholars were sumptuously treated
TO CONNECTIONS and numerous gifts were
distributed.
The festival held In the Presbyterian
church on Wednesday evening was Of n
pleasing character, and the attendants
were unusually happy. The program
was as follows; Prayer, Rev. B. +.
Price; opening address, Miss Flora APP
pleby; singing, Christmas Bells, 'school;
"Christmss Chimes" Hampton L. Wier;
singing, "There Ia Joy In Heaven"
school; 1.-THE Christmas Mouse" Willie
Naudain; "Chrlstmas Content" Mas
Carrie Walters; singing, merry Christ
mas Bella" school; Lord Lochinvar,"
Robert Jordon; The Station Agents
Story" Miss Jennie Appleby; singing,
'Christma Chimes" quArtette; 'fhe
Legend OF Crosshill," Arnold Naudaini
THE Obstinate Music Box" D K. Don.
ALLISON; singing, "Glory in the Highest, y
school; dialogue, "Holiday Connection
singing, ANGELS Story" school; 1.-THE
Convict's Christmas Eve," Mis- r.
Churchman; singing, "Siar in the East, .
school; Deacon Stokes" II. s. Weber
distribution Of gifts; GOOD Night Song
school; benediciion, Rev. B. Y. Price.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-27
March Is.

It's not a question of price
now. We must sell each and
every garment in our store.
We are going TO quit business
and the twenty-fith day Of
March is the last day. Between
now and then we will sell cloth
ing at onc-halt and onc-third
their regular price. It's the
greatest chance that was ever
Offered in this city to get a Suit
or Ovcrcoat for a mere song.
Don't delay, for you will not
have as large and varied a stock
to select from. Eqch day re-
duces the quantity and you may
not get the size you want.
Mothers, bring your boys and
get them Suit or OVerGoat for
a mere song. From now until
March the 25th everything goes
at half and one third price.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-27

Frank. son OF General A. A. Chapman,
our leading tobacco merchant, 10 suffer.
ing from severe attack Of pneumonia al
their residence in White Clay Creek
Hundred. On Christmas day his symp,
toms became go alarming that DR.. Black,
oil New Castle, was called TO consult
with DIR. Peters, the attending physician,
and although they found both lungs
affected, their diagnosis led them to hops
for a speedy change for The better. Yes
terdsy be was reported to have rested
quietly, and hopes of his restoration u
health were entertained. We trust tina
his eonsa'eseenee may be speedy ant
complete.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-27
Two Children burned to Death.

OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 26.-Three chill
dTen OF Mrs. Lena Schip were burned 70
death this morning One was boy of
7, another a girl of 4 aud the other a
baby boy OF O months. The womau's
husband deserted her eight months ago,
and she has since been earning her liv-
Ing by washing. This morning she
started the kitchen Are and locked The
door and went out 10 get some clothes
During the absence the house caught fire
and the children were burned to death.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-27

John w. Gainor, residing on the Sus-
quehanna Flats, Cecil county, has been
paying n Christmas visit to his brother,
Thomas j. Gaipor, the efficient and gen
tlemanly policeman OF the South Side.
Mr.. Gainor Is noted fisherman and
gane.shooter on the SusquebaDna, and
he with his partner, William Bromdeld,
have since the game season opened shot
$500 worth OF game. Mr.. Gainor would
be pleased to have his Wilmington
frieuds visit him
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-27

A woman called on Mr.. Glandlng,
Fourth aud King streets, last Tuesday
evening, aud purchased lew bananas.
On coming 10 pay Tor them sle could
not find her poeketbook, and after some
search she went away without II. On the
removal oil the bananas some time alter
ward, the pocketbook containing a small
sum OF u oney was found beneath them,
and Mr.. q. will he pleased to give 1t 10
her IL she will call at his stand.