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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24
hesars. Beaie, BlAke and Newell ars con.
oesnsd.


Amo'g the many rumors circulated In
connection with the recent flsht for city
auditor was one. coming with apparent
authenticity, to the effect that John 7,
Dletey, who worked hard for the success
OF Auditor. elect Mitchell. had declared that
ne would have epont $2,e00 sooner than
Mitchell should be beaten,
There Is not a word OF truth III n !" re-
Piled Mr.. Diekey to the query Of GAZETTE
reporter, on Friday morning. 81 never
made uss OF any such expression, nor did
l ever think OF the use OF money to secure
the votes 81 members OF Council for
Mitchell. ! worked hard for Mr.. Mitchell,
as had right to do, and he had the voto5
Of enough members OF Council to seouce
his nomination promised MIN nearly q
montn petore the caucus met. / know
nothing OF any attempt to use money to.
wards securing his Nomination, and do
not believe any was made. | did not use
money, and don't think Mr.. Mitchell ha d
any spare cash 10 spend for votes.
Councilman Michael Sharkey enforced
bis denial of the charge that he accepted a
bride OF money from City Auditor Newell
iof MS vote in caucus by going before
Esquire bertolettS, Saturday afternoon,
and making tho following afhiavit:
lr the late contest for the election OF CITY
or bribe Of any Kind to Influence my yute, by
either Of tho candidates running or by any
other person. And | flu ,ther say that since /
nave been u memb II of Council I have never
been offered bride Of any Kind directly or
lnulfectly, TO influence my vote upon any
question pending IN Council or for any person
WhatsooVer NJ. j. SHARkEY.
This probably ends the matter az lar as
the charges OF bribery In connection with
the auditors otfioe is concerned, Mr..
Bsale having admitted the change sud
Mr.. Shsrkey sworn to his denial, while
Auditor Newell and az Councilman Blaks
'efuse 70 say anything further.
The charges OF bribery in connection
With other elections and the police alarm |
contract are supported by no new dsvel-
'pments. All the parties implicated
ave intsEposed strenuous deniala and
10 new facts have ooms to light.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24


William Taylor of this city and John
Oberton, Nd, have been granted "a
oreases OF pension.
James Jordan, colored, of Hockessin.
hsd one Of his ears almost bitten of in a
drrozen brawl Saturday night. Dr..
shortiidge foun it necessary to make 10
stitches in order 10 fix up the wounde d
member.
Charles Fithian, Philadelphia hotel
man, while in state of sonInsmbulism
fell from the third story back window OF
Hehps Hotel, No. 100 West Fourth street
early Saturday morning, but escaped
with only few slight bruises.
General Manager William f. Russell
OF the steamer Republic offers reward
of $500 Tor information that will lead TO
the arrest Of the person who originated
the false rUmor OF terrible aooi lent to
the steamer OH Sunday. July 18th.
Jacob Robinson, formerly of this CITY
but who went to California as forty-
miner, died Sunday az hia home in asn
Francisco, aged about 10 years. He was
an uncle of Frederic H. and Julian Ron.
inson of this city. About four years AGO
he paid a visit to his Wilmington friends.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24
Robert Hagan the livervnnn dina J..

Robert Hagan the liveryinsu, died at
his residence, No. 1926 Monroe street
Friday morning, OF pneumonis %
Edward P. Seeds, Esq, who has been
appointed associate Judge 81 the Supreme
oourt of New Mexico, is ! Qrandson Of
Joseph O. Seeds Of this CITY.
Thomas Msckey, stonemaBop. for
merly of this city, died a. Kourett sqaare
last week of inlsmmStory rheuma-
tism. He leaves vito and four children.
Jacob Kolb, 12-years-old led had his
head severely cut Thursday durir.7 some
rough play with other boys while bathing
in the Bsandywine Tho wound was
dressed by DIR. j. W. Mullin.
An inquest on the body OF John
Dousherty who was killed on the p, W.
IL b. railroad near the foot o. Seventh
street on Wednesday week, was bel |
by jury summoned by Coroner Gamble
Thursday. a verdict of accidental
death was rendered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24

special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
BBIDGEvmtE, July 9.-drand Master
@. q. Nailol n the Grand Lodge Of Della
ware, 1. o. o. f., Instituted lodge OF
ODD Fellows in Bridgeville yesterday,
with the following officers N. c., u. M.
Hill; Y. G., N. E. s. MackIin; Permanent
Secretary, W, A. Moore; Recording $40.
rotary, W. L. Ellington; Treasurer, w. u.
Carter Warden, John Green; Conductor,
WILDER Layton; T. $. O., Newell Ball; II,
S. N. G., II. j. Gray; L. Is. N. O., W. o.
Bust. IT. new lodge will be known AZ
Globe Lodge, No. 40. After transactiag
the business OF the lodge bounteous re-.
past WAS served
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24
rno Isurden. OF womanhood.

Thousands Of women are silently suffer.
Ing untold misery, simply hecanse they
shrink from consulting physician In those
tional Irregularities and disorders, MANY
modest girl and woman prefers to bear
her heavy burden In silence rather than TO
go to the family physician for advics. All
sufferers from this claes OF disorders can.
however, drd prompt anc sure relief in DE-
Pleree's Favorlte Prescription. It Il n
specific 10 such cases, aud has frightened
them to perfect health,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24

Ex-aarbsge Contractor John E. John
son, oolorsd, has rsosived the contract
fot hauling the mail between the post
office and the railroad station. The
runner that another colored man, Asbury
ster ing, turnkey Of tRs police slation, is
to oe the new stamp clerk is calling forth
peculiar eomment From certain Re
Pubil-an directions tbs statement is criti-
Sissd with tho most vigorous contempt.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24

SYRACUSE, N. Y, July 2l.-The Ut.
Louis express on the New York Central
struck wagon containing WinsJow
Harmon and his wife and 5-years- old
daughter az the Weedsport crossing Sat
urday night. Mr.. Harmon was instantly
killed. Mrs. Harmon Sustained injuries
which 1t is Thought will res IL In her
fatally hurt.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24
whI,e Caps have 20 PAY sa.ooc

LEBANON, IND, July Il, Marion X 81
dAll, married man, who lived at Eiis
beth, this county, four years ago and VI
was charged with assaulting yoN
girl, was taken out by White Caps Y
night, tied to post and beaten inton
sensioility. He became paralyzsd fte7
tue effects and brought suit for $40,
damages against five of his Asaailants who
were speoted citizens Of this county.
Judgment was given for 5000. The de-
Pendants carried the case TO the supreme
court, but decision handed down from
that body last week afiirms the Judgment
of thu lower court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24
Iavse rontrnct A,y,,d.a.

Alvin K. Morrison has secured TIE GOV.
errmsnt contract OF erecting the balk-
head bar in the Delaware river between
Fort Delaware and tie contiguous shore.
Tho ToRe will na furnished by the
brandywine Granite Company Of this
city Over 1900 tons Of stone and 4
large quantity o. timber will be requlred
la the construction Of the work, Mr..
AorrisOna bid was e42 $50. SO,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24

Argument in the orphans court in the
McGrenrs dover case, was oonclud d
on Fiitay afternoon. Judge Grubb re-
served his decision.
Wilmington Odd Fellows will visit the
Odd Fellows Orphausge and the Home
ios Aged aud INDECENT Odd FELLOWS,
Philadelphia, on July 27sh.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24
hank Receiver Apno,n,.d.

WASHINGTON, duly 21.-The com ptrollst
OF the currency has appointed Albert B.
SHAW receiver of tho Park National Bank
Of Chicago, III. The appointment was
delayed several days in order to allow
the directors chance to restore the bank
to business basis. They were unable
to do this, however, and it was Thought
best to wind up the banks affairs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24

BosToN, July 2l.--Johnson, the veteran
swimmer of Great Britain and holder Of
the swimming championship in the
British Isles, who recently arrived here
has succeeded in getting on match with
Prot. Donaldson to swim 10 miles for
$l,OOO side over an ocean course, The
course OF ooney Island, N. Y, will prob.
ably be selected. f-'"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24

Preparations for laying the main sup
ply pipe from the new oxy-hydrogen gas
3rks are being made. A desp trench Is
icing dug along the line of the W. & N.
railroad, on the marsh near the works, in
which tho iG-inoh iron pipa will be laid.
Next week the erection OF the Iarga tanks
will DO commenced by Bartlett & Hey
wood, Baltimore.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24
An ACCIDENT Onnseh Nv = co,u.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND., July 21.-Abou. 2
O'Clock yesterday morning the north
bound Monon vestibu,e train struck q
COW near Lennon. The engine was
dltohed and the engineer. William Stropo
Of this city, was caught beneath il and
crushed and scalded to death. None OF
the passengers was injured. The track
was cleared In a few hours.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24
wore vn,lfnll.n,.

Somebody forc.bly entered Hanover
Church on Thursday evening and de-
gtroyed a water pitcher and flower vase
by throwing them on the toor. A pack
age Of 500 library cards, which had been
left ia the bEsemen. by the librarian, was
scattered In all directions, after which
the depredators iightel the gas and d.
parted. Gne damage will not exceed 81. so.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24
4 suleIdnl canary .sirn.

A canary bird owned BY Joseph p
GROSS, the oafbeF st Fourth and LON.
DsFu streets, has m0nomAnia for sui
eide. |. recently inserted it's head be.
tween the wires of the Gags and letting
its body drop, tried to hang itself. Il
was discovered in time and Released, but
when left alone made another attempt,
which was also unsuccessful,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24

The suggestion has been made that the
Kentmere estate, now being gold, would
make an excellent location for the pro.
posed Home for Aged Men, and that til
ground necessary for a site could be BRO.
cured with very little trouble or coat
The suggestion will be carefully locke d
into,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24
slight accident 20 the nrandvxv,,c

SliSht accident TO the RrandyXvIuc.
The rudder sable Of the stesmer Brandy.
WINE broke Sunday evening att As O'CLOCK
Just after she had left her wharf at
Lincoln PSth on her last trip from Phila.
delphin TO this CITY. After drifting in
midnver for Is Minutes, tackle was rie1gd
to the rudder post OF the saloon deok'
from which she was steered TO Chester
going at half speed and steering orders
being passed along tue hurricane deck
from the pilot house over the stern Go the
men at the helm. Chester was made at
$50 O'Clock, and after hall. hours wait
the broken cable was temporarily re-.
paired and tho steamer left for Whining
ton OF O'Clock, just 81 the Republic
arrived from Cape May. She arrived at
the Fourth street wharf without further
incident shortly after 1C o'clock. The
accident caused no exoitsment or oom,ao.
ton among the 500 or 800 passengers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24
why IL Popular,

because II has proven Its absolute merit over
Had over again, because IL has an mneaunied
record OF cures, because its business Il con.
Quoted IN thoroughly honest manner and he
chuse " combines economy and strength, being
DOLLAR Is true-ihese strong points have made
Hoods snrsaparilla tho most euccessful medi-
cine of the day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24

Plumbing inspector e. F. Kane saws
that the assertion in the Morning Netos
that money was used at the elections OF
every pG bio officer who has been elected
by Council since the election of Patrick
Dillon as building inspector, does not
apply in bis case
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24

The Pusey ~ Jones Compsuy rsoensly
sig ed the contract TO build q 8. 900 ton
cotton compress for company in
Charleston, 5. o. The compress will, by
steam and hydraulic presume Ou,bined.
exert pressure OF 5000 pounds on n
bale Of cotton. It will weight about
600,000
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24

An alarm Of Ere from box rs, OF Second
and Jackson streets, at 4 O'clock Friday
morning, called the department to The
residence Of Ffauk DORIS =. No. 1919
wet Fourth street. A slight Are was
iound which did little damage and was
e1'lnRulAhed without diffisulis.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24

A child two years old, the daughter
o. Mrs. Conner, No. IL East Second
street, WaS badly scslded last hight
week. She pulled basin OF hot water,
which another child was carrying over on
her. The baby's faces, shoulders and arms
wero terribly scalded.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24

TuscoLA. ILL, July 21.-John Harris,
the largest man in Illinois, died Saturday
night ct his home near here. he was 10
years Of age and has weighed bstween 600
and 7G0 pounds for many years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24

ZANZIBAR, July 2O.-Emin Bey, meet
ing DR.. Peters OF Mpwapws, authorized
him to recover the ivory left by Emin at
NadeiRi. DR.. Peters will leave tomorrow
for Germany hopeful OF organizing new
expedition. lie declares that Ungandi is
entirely occurred TO German ipteresta.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24
TINE USUAL SUNDAY MURDER.

Startling SOciRIrragedy IN a Motor
ious knnsas E0Vvn.
KAEsAs CITY, Mo, July 2l.-The usual
Sunday murder occurred yesterday at
Argentine, Kan, suburb of this city.
John Stober shot and killed Frank
Mullen. Mullen was border at stober's
house and was very attentive to Htobsr's
daughter. Stober ordered him from the
premises bat he refused to go and the
angry father shot him through the abdo-
men. Stober was arrested.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24

The widow OF Dr.. Fl. W. Stout, will get
$4,000 from Liberty Lodge, A. o. u. W., OF
which the deceased was membar. This is
organization.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24

A p, W. d Il. shifting engine Jumped
tbs track on Friday evening, near Gray's
Ferry, and struck car containing work
men. 1t also damaged store near the
track. No one was hurt. The wrecking
train from this city cleared up the wreck.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24
BEALE TOOK THE DOODLE
ME ADnITS THE FAor IN AHoPEN
CONFESSION.
BUT SAYS Ne GAVE 1T BACK
soHoEs OF gas FAMOUS CAUCUS
FOE AUDIrUR.

councilman HeRls Admits That He
Took EIfty Dollars From Blake TO
Vote for NeNvei. for Auditor, Slut
AtferWards Returned the 8rloe--
NO FuDishnIent 10 s'EIt Ihe Crinle.''
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24


Sir Alfred Slade, chief of the inland
revenue department, died Saturday At
London.
Lydia Becker, leader of the Womep,s
Suffrage movement, died Saturday Al
Geneva from diphtheria.
The statement of the Imperial Bank Of
Germany at Berlin shows an inorsase In
specie of 7, 300, 900 marks. -
DIR. Christian Henry F. Peters. tha
astronomer, vas found dead in III beS
at Clinton, N. y, Saturday morning.
The independents of the Sixth Illinois
aistrict on Friday nominated Andrew
Ashton Of Rockford for Congress.
During artillery practice at Jueterbouk
Germany, Saturday, q large shell eTnlo5sa
and many artillerymen were wounded
The Duchess of Sparta, wife of the
Grown Prince of Greece and sister Of En-
peror william has given birth 10 q SON
Thomas Goodlee, boy, WINS fatally
injured in Springfield, Mass, on FrIday
by two drunken men running over him
with q team.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24
A Tribute 20 nr.. J. =. cnu,,.


At the regular Meeting of the boa d OF
managers of Homo 1pAthio Hospital, held
Saturday, July 1911, the following memo
rial OF Mrs. j. L. q use was submitted
and ordered plaosd upon the minutes:
Since our last meeting together a sorrow has
iaiien u on lls In tho death 81 Mira j. II Cause.
To hor Is due the foundation Of this host,itnl,
70 hrr energy, to her belief in The good cause
y que the SUCCESS We have attained and IN
her we found an active sympnthZer, a nattl-
raj leader ana withal n tender heartel woman.
Itls not often So warm y heart s0 clenr "A head
ana such ample means are found in conlunr-
non Win great personal magnetism she
united kindlines,, and a will that helped her
oyer nlHcultes which ~ others would have
peen lnsurinpuntable, aud her hope and fnith
carried others with her. Her largo, generous
nature was always planning Kindness and
ms hospital was Tho last work ahe had UNDER
tAkell Sooing the needs and requirements
sue llbcrally gave with loving thought Tor the
alct mud suffering, and tho now building for
me lever aud surgical wards will tie a. n mon
uiheht To her care and generosity. Not 10 ia
Hlpiie was $40 generous, but 10 all TINT np-
pealtl ~ hor sympathioa or asked her aid
LOW many 20 r ones blessing went
with her beneath the los gre N tent
whose cnrtau never outward sgings
ana as We remember her and the sorrow of
her iaInlly at 50 grep, a loss. W. would extend
70 hem pHr sympathy, knowing through our
own procurement how much greater Is theirs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24

Makes g delicious Lemonade. A TEASPOON
full added to a glass OF hot or cold water.
and sweetened to the taste, will be found
refreshing and invlgorating.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24

The thirteenth annual Meeting OF the
American Bar Association will be held al
Saratoga Springs, N. Y, August goth, 2Ist
and 22d.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24

Paris, July ala duel with swords
was fought yesterday betw een M. Menier
and Georges Hugo, aon Of Victor q uco.
In which M. Hugo was slightly woun dad
The trouble arose from private quarrel.
The Newtown bee., 1890-07-04
STEPNEY.

A slight error occurred in the notice of the contest, last week. ''An arraign- ment of the rum traffic. was recited by Mrs Cora Ferry and 1.-The home against the saloon by Miss Etta Hull.
 Cob, Loyal Legion, held it's 9th annu- al meeting, Saturday, June 2S. A num- Der of prizes were offered for attendance. Among the winners were Freddie Ali bone and Misses Carrie Hull, kittie French, Clara Alquist and Edna Corn ing. A medal contest was held in Octo- Der, under the auspices of this company. In addition to the regular text books studied, the Chautauqua Spare Minute Course has been taken up. This small but loyal company enters on its sixth year of work and battle against King Alcohol.
 George R. Scott of the l'ew York Wit ness is engaged to speak in the Metho- dist church, Sunday, July 20, both after noon and evening. The many friends Mir Scott has won through the columns of the Witness will be glad of an oppor- tunity to hear him.
 Walter Nichols and wife of the far West have been guests of his sister, Mrs S. B. Hayes. This is the first visit East in about 20 years.
The Newtown bee., 1890-07-04
ROXBURY.

The stone cutters strike is closed and work began on the first of July, relieving the dullness of the town.
 Mrs Horace Hill has gone to Colorado Springs to attend to business there.
 Mrs Edson Bradley has received pen sion.
 Ira Hurlbutt is home from New Hav- ell.
 Rev o. J. Range of Essex, Grand Chief Templar of the State, gave an interest ing lecture on temperance in the Congre- gational church, last week Wednesday. Thursday evening, he gave lecture at Washington Depot under the auspices ot the Good Templars lodge.
 Children's day at the Methodist church was d success. Singing and recitations by the children, with light house erect ed on platform.
 Mrs H. B. Smith of Sheffield, Mass, is here.
 Elder Cheney preached an interesting sermon at the Methodist church, last week.
 Our community had not recovered from the shock caused by the death O. George F. Leavenworth, when it Wal startled by the sudden death of Edwin C Prindle, Saturday morning. Mir Prindl' had been great sufferer from sciatica He was much respected and had helt many offices of public trust during hi life. He was S2 years old. The funera was held at the Episcopal church ant was attended by large number of rela tives and friends.
 Judge Henry Booth of Chicago visit his brother, H. M. Booth.
The Newtown bee., 1890-07-04
HUNTINGTON.

A pleasant and profitable entertain ment was held on the Isinglass school green on the evening of June II, consist ing of a grab bag, quilt drawing and sup per, together with the following pro- gram. The pieces were all well render ed and the proceeds, which amounted to $17 S5, proved that the whole affair was a grand success:
 Prayer, Rev Mir Park; song, Children go school; recitation, The mistake, Nellie Hayes; dialogue, The doctor and his patient, Annie Shelton, Jennie Edwards, Olive Baldwin George Mcdonald; tableau, The flower of the family; recitation, If I were man, John Weeks; dialogue, The phantom doughnut Carrie and Annie Shelton Jennie Edwards Kittie French, Olive Baldwin; recitation, Vel come little robin, Mamie McDonald; recita- tion, The farmers wife, Annie shelton; song, Come music to my heart, school; tableau The old woman in the shoe; dialogue, Dl Johnny's visit, Laura Shelton, Elsie Edwards Waldo Booth; recitation, The telegram, Kit tie French; tableau, Little Boy Blue; solo Mollie and the baby, George Northrop; reef tation, My school, Laura Shelton; tableau old bachelor and wheelbarrow; dialogue Evening call, Carrie Shelton, J Jennie Edwards song, MUSIC everywhere scnOOl, TeclidliOu Miss Lilly Whites party, Bertha Booth; dia logue, Choice of occupations, Jennie Ed wards, George Mcdonald, Sterling Edwards Nellie Hayes, Bertha Booth; recitation, Tale l of dog and bee, Sterling Edwards.
 The grass on the green was bidden of by H. F. Allen for $9 30. It is exceed ingly good, this year.
 It has been found, after consulting some of the best lawyers, that the doing' of the school meeting held in the Cente district, June 21, were illegal and tha the officers elected cannot serve. Edgar Shelton is poorly, blood poison ing having set in and but little hope i entertained of recovery.
 Richard Mcdonald cuts the grass ol
 D. N Morgan's place for ". 5. Hooper The ceusus enumerators of this tow
 will visit New Haven, this week, witt
 their returns.