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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27
YouNa LINCOLN IS prTNe.
fHis Condition Very Critical and
Rope rs Nearly Gwen Up.

His Condition Very Critical Huo
Rope rs Nearly Gwen UP.
LONDON, Feb. 20.--There seems to be
no doubt whatever tonight that young
Abe Lincoln ia dying. During the last
two weeks the minister and his sorrow
stricken family have bad o slight hope
that the gradual but sure loss of strength
VIII on the boy suffered from since the
operation at Versailles was checked and
that regeneration had really set in, but
day this hope almost vanished.
When the doctors paid their usual
morning visit they found the brave lad
trying to keep up appearances of strength
SO as not to alarm his parents, but his
condition was really critical, and the
doctors informed Minister Lincoln that
the tide bias turned for the worse. Tho
doctors paid two subsequent visits during
tho day to the boys bedside and went
again tonight for the fourth time within
"a hours. WIN.
During the last visit the doctors saw
light symptoms of improvement but not
such as to warrant The hope of a recovery
from the relapse. If, as now seems more
probable iaan ever before, young Abra-
ham must die, it will be from sheer weak
ness, not from blood poisoning. All
aignH Of pyemia vanished soon after he
was brought here from Versailles.
The real trouble has been for several
weeks that the wound made in cutting
out the abscess would not yield to treat
ment, and that while the continued flow
Of puss the.efrom was perfectly healthy,
the doctors were unable to check it end
thus prevent the boys strength and life
gradually ebbing from him.
For the past two months Minister LIN
coin has scarcely dared to be absent one
hour from the boy'a bedside, fearful of q
momentary CHANGE for tho worse. Al
the time when dinner. giving and speech
making is at its highest in London be hai
been obliged to resist The social strain in
cumbent upon his position and to declin,
ell invitations. .M
Americans here who know how acutel.
he and his family are suffering hay
shown the truest sympathy for him b.
letting him alone in crisis like tn
present. Simple formal messages Of con
doleace, whether received by cable
courier or post, increase rather thai
tighten the burden he has to bear.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27

n. Y. Evening Telegram.
There is vast distinction between the
German Socialist and the specimen famil-
lar to the United States, and especially
Chicago. The former is trained scholar,
Q keen thinker, thorough gentleman OF
polish and influence. He keeps his beard
trimmed and his clothes brushed, and his
clothes brushed, and his domestic estab-
lishment differs not from that OF his
neighbor. He plota not against the peace
of society hut to infuse it with his ideas
OF broad government, believing that PEG.
pie have some rights which crowns are
bound to respect.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27
oH1oAao aErs THM FAIa.
Tho wild and WooiIy Wost win
Have the uucro-Centenniai.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-In spite of q
bad day, with rain falling and the skies
10 dark that full head Of gas blazed
above the glass panels of the ceiling OF
the hall of the House at high noon, when
the Speakers gavel rap ned the galleries
were packed with spectators and crowds
obstruoted the corridors. .4
All OF these people had gathered to see
the deciding struggle betwesn the ad-
herents OF the cities of New York, Chi.
eago, st. Louis and Washington upon
tire result OF which depended the
location of the worlds fair Of 1882.
Ouaunoey NJ. Depew, Mayor oregier and
a hest of representative men were to be
oeen in the reserved galleries.
The clerk read the special order Of the
House prescribing the method Of voting
on the site for tbs fAir, r,quiring some
one place to have majority Of the votes
cast.
Mr. Blount (Ga.) wished to know II
there woold bo an opportunity afforded
20 pass upon tho question as to whether
there shall be fair before selecting Q
site.
The Speaker replied that under the
special order this opportunity could NOT
be had and directed the olerk to call the
roll. There WAS come applause aH The
Erst few responses were MADE, which was
promptly checked by the Speaker.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27
Tho Kent vtoa, oyerseern.

Editor GGzstce d Journal: Your reporter
in its column quoting from and com-
Dlepting on the views OF the Peninsular
press, makes some erroneous expressions
in reference to the action OF the Kent
county levy court in regard to the cleo
Eion OF Democrats as road supervisorH-
You say that ssthe Democratic majority
Of the Kent county levy court sat down
on the road overseers nominated by the
Republican minority because there were
few Republicans and Salisbury Demo-
Gratis among them" Now the facts are
Mr.. Wharton named as road supervisors
for East Dover hundred IL Republicans
and Democrats. Four of these Demo-
Gratis were what is called "Saulsbury
Democrats The Democrats named
by Wharton were elected without oppo-
sition and in place of the Ii Republicans
III Democrats were put in their places, @
Of whom were what are called ''SauIs-
bury Democrats. In North Murderkill
hundred Is overseers were elected, OF
whom we're with the Saulsburys the last
campaign. Hence the question of being
salisbury Democrat" had nothing to
| do with the case. The facts are that the
Democrats OF Kent county are not any
longer caring about factions but are de-
termined to elect tho next Democratic
ticket, LET the nominees be whomsoevsr
! they may. 1t is Republicans and not
Democrats they are fighting now. Fur
thermore you say that tee Sentinel
"pointa to Robert j. Reynolds and
Ezekiel T. Cooper" as the parties who
are the so.cAlled distinguished gentle
men" who looked after the oyerseer
matter. Suffice it to say that the ques-
ton Of road supervisors never came up
until Wednesday, and Mr.. Reynolds was
I not in Dover that day and has not been
here since. This is written that exact
justice shall be given to all parties.
A DEMOCRAT.
DoyEn, Feb. 25th, 1890.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS is the name given L

acknowledgements is the name given to
a new composite metal which will endure
tensile strain of over 168, 600 pounds to
tho square inch. Is is xumored that Tom
Reed has ordered q new backbone made
OF this metal in anticipation of the con-
test over the rules. ~ Chicago Times.
"Haye you any family jars" the
customer asked the proprietor's wife who
was selling her some pickles. ''No," che
responded sAroastioslly while admire
your nerve. nm glad to inform You Mr..
Short and myself have had no domestic
disturbances so far."-ARseric1n Grocer.
Cyril (in the garden D." Fatherl father
look out OF the window ~ Paterfamilias
cutting out his head )-"What nuisance
you children are. What do you want
nowm with triumphant glance al
bia play fellow --Johnny Green wouldn't
believe you'd no hair on the top of your
head.
Marie--I am willing to marry you,
Charles, even if you are poor, but dc
you think you can take care of me any,
way Oharles---Oh, darling, by thit
strong right arm raised to heaven swear
that l will support you always, even if
have to take IN washing for you to do
And they were married.
A judge up in Utica who prides him.
self on his thorough knowledge of the
grocery trad had up before him re-
Gently the case OF q poor devil charged
with stealing irkiu of butter. The
Judge was disposed to be lenient with the
fellow until the latter declared that ht
had sampled all the stock in the estab
lishment before stealing this particular
frkin. "Hm; let me SEQ the butter y
said his honor, forthwith applying some
to HIS lips. The whole court room
watched the proceedings with i1tense in
terest and saw the judge mako wry face
as he fairly shouted: "Twelve months =
"Twelye MONTHS" said the prisoner
counsel, "whst for ?" "rotal dapravity
sir! ought TO have made it 10 years Al
hard labor i''---4naerican GroesT,
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Epoch.

The transition from long, lingering and
painful sickness to robust health marks an
epoch In the life Of tho individual. Such a
DRY and the agency whereby the good
health has been attained Is gratefully
blessed. Hence 1t Is that 50 much Is heard
In praise OF Electric Bltters. So many feel
they owe their restoration TO health 70
tho usa OF the great alternative and tonic. II
you are troubled with any disease OF kid
neys, liver or stomach, OF long or short
standing, you will surely find relief by use
OF Electric Bitters. Sold Mt Baaton Smith g
drug store, corner OF Seventh and Pine
streets. Goods delivered froe.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27

NASHUA, N. H., Feb. 25.-The opera
tives of the Nashua Compnny's mills
manifested their determination to hold
out against the reduction in wages in the
most decisive manner to-day. Under
Treasurer Armory's recent ultimatum
the hslp wers to bs given final oppor-
tunity to return to work today.
II this was disr4garded The mills were
to be closed. The employees failed to re-
apoud to the bell, and after brief wait
the mills wsro shat down indefinitely.
The operatives are leaving town in large
numbers by every train.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27

TERRE HAUrE, IND, Feb. 25.-Charles
Hanley, agei 81, 8 moulder, and William
Dodson, aged "a, railroeder, were
asphyxiated in the Sixth street crossing
watch house of the Vandalia road, in this
city, Sunday night. They were found in
the morning by the Waterman when he
opened up. Hanley was dead and Dod-
son is nov at tho hospital supposed to be
beyond recovery. The men entered the
watch house some time during the night,
probably during the heavy rain storm.
They were overcome by gas from the
apparatus operating by the street guards.
Both men live here and are unmarried,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27
arrested for Attempted murder.

LEBANON, ND, FEB. 22.-Samuel Bell and
Oliver Lee have been arrested here on the
strength Of an affidavit made by the d.
vorced wife Of Samuel Ball, charging them
with having attempted tbs assassination Of
Mrs. Randall while prayer meeting was
In progress at her residence, five miles
south of here. Bell and Lee protest limo
cence and claim they were out coon-hunt-
ing on the night in question. 1t Ia claimed
that Ball had made divers threats that he
would kill the whole family. He has been
divorced from his wife for some time. Mrs.
Randall Ia still In critical condition.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27
a pAsHING BRLGAND.


ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ. Feb. 22-Thursday
while on his way from Los Cerrllos TO Coal
Banks, three miles distant, with SSO0 to
pay miners, John Elder was held up and
robbed by Lee White, who fed towards the
san Pedro mining camp. There White
threatened to kill any one attempting his
arrest. Afterwards ne stole two horses,
went to the house OF his mistress, Mexl-
can woman, compelled her to cut her hair,
don male attire and mount tile extra horse.
Later they were pursued and overtaken
by Deputy Sheriff Meyers and posse.
Wtite and the woman opened fire, killing
one OF the posse and fatally wounding
Deputy Sheriff Meyers. During luli In
the firing White and the woman escaped,
and are still at large. Intense excitement
prevails.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27
Russia sAFs rarY .ARB LIES.
The Kara HUusors FlatIy Denie'
from 81. pntersbMrR.

The Kara HuW0Ts FIatIy Denied
from 81. Petersburg.
LoNDoN, Feb. 20.---The Journal de 81.
Petersburg (oflloiaD end the NOooe
VrsmyG pronounce the reports of the
aogging to death OF Mme. Sigids and the
suicide Of three other female prisoners
at Kara, in the province of the Amour,
unqualified fa,ssh oods.
WAsHraaroN, Feb. 20.-The Russian
legation here has been in cable corre-
spondence with st. Petersburg ever since
the publication OF the reports about tine
treatment of prisoners in Siberia. A
member Of the legation said to-day that
the government al st. Petersburg denied
the existence of any such woman as was
alluded to in the telegram from London,
and pronounced the whole story acansrd.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27
:
Oh 4hGEs In COINAGE.

Three Cent Nickels, One and Three
Dollar GOid Pieces 40 80.
WAsHINdToN, Feb. 25.-Ths House to-
day passed the bill to discontinue coin
age OF the ISL and SO gold pieces and the
three.cent nickle piecs.
A bill was also passed permitting the
director OF the mint to make changes in
designs on. current coins.
II was explained that an alteration in
contemplation was O change of the de-
sign OF the eagle on the silver dollar.
During brief discussion Of the bill
Payspn OF Illinois, remarked that as now
designed the eagle too closely resembled
buzzard.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27

WAsuINaToN, Feb. IS. THE Secretary
Of the Navy to-day will make the first
payment amounting to S57, 100 to the
Richmond locomotive machine works Of
Richmond, Va, for work done on the
machinery designed for the battle ship
Texas, which is being built Of Norfolk,
Thia is the first large payment of money
that the navy department has made tc
the south since the war.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27

Governor Beaver of Pennsylvania mp
pointed Monday, a commission consist
ins OF Wayne MRoVeigh of Philadelphia,
r. Il. Monaghan OF West Chester, W. H..
Miller OF Media. 60 be commission Tin
conjunction with . pimilar commission OF
Delaware) to ''exnmine, survey and re-
establish the boundary line that separates
this commonwealth from the State OF
Delaware, and to mark its location by the
erection of enduring monuments" The
Delaware committee consists of ex-Secre-
tary Bayard, Speaker Lewis of the State
Senate and Speaker Hoffacker of the
House.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27
4 ,,us,ness Is.oo,k n rlan,es,

EoLBEook, MASS, Feb. 21.-The Reed
block, owned by O. &. Reed, druggist,
and H. L. Gordon, dry goods and mil
linery, was badly damaged by fire this
morning. Insurance on stock and build
ing 5000. Loss not estimated. Cause
of fire was spontaneous combustion in
the wooden goods stored in the upper por-
tion.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27
s,nr,,,s n,,h E,lnnhs ~ OHIO.

DAYTON, O, Feb. ga terrific cleo.
tric storm with heavy rain flooded the
rivers hero yesterday. hi1-saps and
leyees vera slaahed ont end o 10-iuch
natural gas main was torn away. The
water OF the creek shot into the air like o
aeyser and q eolumn Ct gas resembling
black smoke assembled 200 fest terrifying
tue people. Tho injury to tue gas main
ehuts out the vest side from fuel for
heating and cooking purposes. The Hood
is subgiding.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27

LONDON, Feb. 25.-ateamer La Bre-
tasns at Havre from New York reports
that on February Goth shs spoke tho
British steamer Ardsngom, Captain Cam
eron, from New Orleans, January Sd, for
Glasgow and Hull before reported spoken
with her shaft broken and furnished her
with provisions. Steamer Elder from
New York arrived at Bremsrhayon to-day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27
po,, Oepo.,t Cou,n,,..,oners

PoBT DEPOSIT, Feb. 24.--The annual
election for town commissioners was held
to-day, when the following gentlemen
were elected to serve for the ensuing
year: W. W. Niokle, &. O. Hopkins,
Adam Peoples, John Il. Fox, DR.. William
@. Carson, J. M. MecClenahan and WV.
HOPKINS.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27

MAcHIAs, ME-, Feb. "a. The mercury
yesterday at 6 p. m. registered 2O' below
zero; at . a. m, 15o above; at 8 p. m. the
mercury marked 300 above, and n thick
snow storm prevailed this morning at 6
o'clock. The Thermometer is now 500
above, and it is raining. This beat1 oil
previous records hero,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27
Fighting Gambiers In cambriag

E1EhtinR NaWDIHfs III UAhtDrIuRt'
CAMBRIDGE, FEB. 24.-A Cambridge
policeman to-day arrested Cyrus ct. Clair
colo-ed, member OF city ooucil, on q
charge of keeping disorderly house and
gambling place ON High street, in
Cambridge. st. Clair gave bail for court.
On Saturday the police raided house
Kept by Eliza Ward, colored, and arrested
seven negroes engaged in playing crap.
Another colored man was arrested for
keeping gambling house ON the edge of
Cambridge creek at the foot OF Grey
street, and writ is out for another
party. The police are determined to
break up gambling in the town.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27
sailor. overheard ana Drowned.

G1uuoEsTgR, MASS. Feb. 25.-The
schooner Marion Grimes, from Georges
bay to-day, reports that on February 2.st
whilo at anchor during heavy gale,
Timothy O'0onnell of Shelhurne, N, 81;
Abram Frazier and Abrnm Gerry of
Arichat, @. b while turling the jib, were
washed overheard by q heavy sen and
drowned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27
Train wrecned in a wa.hout

EVANSVILLE, IND, Fec. 25--Train No.
6, which left here OF 100 q, m. for In
tiianapolis and Chicago, ran into wash
out north of Yincennes about g. 80 q. m.
The engineer and fireman were both
killed, and there was rumor that a
number of passengers were hurt. This
train carries the Nashville sleeperS
through to Chicago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27

WAsuMGroN, Feb. 2i.-RepreSentativa
o'Neill Of Pennsylvania opened the pro,
ceedings OF the House this morning by
presenting John Il. Reyhurn the success,
sor of the late Rspresen alive Kelly OF
Pennsylvania. Mr.. Reyburn took hia
place before the bar and was sworn in by
The Speaker.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27

BALTIMORE, Feb. 20. Barbara Jordan,
aged 20 years, domestic in the family
Of Mr.. o. p. Merrimsn, No. 20l2 North
CHARLES street, was found dead in bed
this morning asphyxiated by gas. The
girl was from st. Mary's county and had
been in the employ OF MIR. Merriman
one day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27
Protesting Asa.nst s,bor,an cruelty

Protesting Against Siberian Cruelty
LONDON, Feb. 25.-A committee has
been formed here with branches at New
Castle and other places for the purpose
of endeavoring to secure mitigation of
the severe treatment accorded to political
prisoners in Siberia. A number OF work
mems olnbs and Radical and Socialist
associations will hold demonstration in
Hyde Park on March 9th in favor of the
priBonera now in exile in Siberia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27

NEW YoRK, Feb. 25.-Ths grand jury
to day found two indictments against
Cashier Vanzandt of the Lenox Hill Bank,
one for forgery and the other for perjury,
in connection with the bank wreoking.
vanzandt has been placed under $4,000
bail ...-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27

Cesro.cocK Il H., Feb IS, The man
ufactory of the Meriimac Globe Company
st Warner, was burned this morning.
The estimated loss is $40 900; insurance
and cause OF fire, unknown.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27

SPOKANE FALLS, VASE, Feb. 24.--At
midnight word reached here from
CLANCY, lG miles distant, that fire had
destroyed block Of buildings in the
centre of the town. Assistance was
asked for, but later dispatch stated
that the fire was under control.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27

wickwire-You say you are acquainted
with Brown? Yabsley-He is a very
particular friend Of mine. Wickwire-
II hs is a friend of yours, he surely can't
BIO so very particular. ~".
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27

Ru,nor says that Mr.. Edison is making
so 900 dolls whose interior decoration
will be monographs instead OF sawdust.
A bog Of cylinders will come with each
doll which when set going can carry on
o conversation limited only to the
capacity Of the cylinder.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27

Philadelphia Record, Ind.
Veteran soldiers who take pride in
oomrpdeahip and soldiership should make
n note of the fact that this administra-
ton, with o soldier at the head of it,
takes no note of scars. A Democratic
veteran in office has to walk the plank
with as little Ger mony as if he had never
fought for the flag or smelt gunpowder.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27
Let the Past he Forgotten.

Editor Gazette: The EVERY EVENING
in speaking OF the entertainment given
at the Ferris Industrial School on Sstur-
day afternoon, February 22d, said that
the little boys, four in number, who sang
the solos (mentioning their names) were
committed for late petty thetts. Now
desire to enter protest against the
thoughtlessness, il not the cruelty, OF
such remarks. 1t is part Of the system
OF reformation pursued in this school
that the psst should be ignored, that the
future holds the chances for their de-
veiopment and that II rests with them
selves what they shall make Of that
future. Is il not hard on them, il they
are trying to do better, TO have the past
brought up-like the ''old man of the
seR"-to drag them DOWN. Gall cGiiS
bad name, and you certainly help tS
make him had; and under the wise man
aRement employed in this school the bcya
are taught self-Eespect, and Gre not mem
toned as bad boys. And this kindly
system has wrought great change FOX
the better among them. Your reporter
helps to undo the good work, by dragging
to light that past, which we wsnt to help
them TO forget. II ii time We asked our
selves the question, For how much Of
this worlds misery are sc responsible2
and the thoughtless, unkind word il
often the stumbling block in our brothark
way? A IiApH AIASAGaa.
WILMINGTON, February 25.h.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27

telegram from YOUNGSTOWN, North
Dakota, says that the Rev. Father stephan,
she well-known Catholic missionary, ar
riveds there Mcndsy from. Washington,
en route TO tine Turtle Mountain Indian
reservation. Hc is commissioned by
Miss Dre1el OF Philadelphia, to investi-
gate the report OF destitution among the
IndiNns of that reservation, and to sup
ply them, Il nsesaaaIy, with food and
clothing.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27

a member OF Congress has 6 poky old
driving horse which be calls Pension
Bill" because il is so easy to pass. The
Public SerUics.
In tive minutes woman can clean up
mans room in such way that it will
take him Ave weeks TO find out where
she PIT things. -Atchis2n GLOBE. =
CLERK lin auction room Wake upl
You can't sleep here. Drlrk--Wpzzar
mazzar2 Clerk--When you nod you get
the Ruotioneef all mixed up.-LUs.
The two most exciting periods lin q
Eouiau'a life are when she Is listening to
her tlrst proposal and bidding on baske
Of broken crockeIy at an auction. Btn9-
lGnaton Rdrdld.
"sull living in New Jersey ?" asked
New Yorker OF an Old friend whom he
had not seen for some time. They call
it living I believe,n vas tho sad reply
SOmsTvllIs Journal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27
u.csrea ny rin,e.

For bronchial affections, coughs, etc.,
BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRooHEs have PROVED
their efficacy By u test Of many years. Price
as cents. ..~m"" ,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27

Albany, N. ", Feb. 20.-Gov. Hill
signed the Worlds Fax bill ut l2.55 p.
M, today
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27

LONDON, Feb. 25.--Abraham Lincoln
son OF MIR. Robert Lincoln the United
State5 minister is slightly better to-day.
Despite the improvement in his condi-
ton the doctors still consider his case
dangerous.