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New-York tribune., 1890-07-13
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An INDISPENSABLE REFERENCE BOOK
~ for mailing circulars Al retailers VINO cater 70 t.ie
upper ten thousand need PHILLIPSS ELITE DIRE.
TORY giving and accurate private addresses o
Al Sf.LECI FAMILIES. NAMES PRlN ID IN
SIREErS. RRLNTANO.S and all BookscIIcrs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06
ALMOST 4 MURDER.
Two shots Fired at MRS. q.
McComb While sitting i'm Her DIM
ing Room.

Two shots Fired at MRS. y q,
McConhb White sitting i'm Her Dim
Ing Room.
About $40 O'clock Saturday evening
Mrs. James O. McComb Of No. 1926 King
street, who is respondent in the pending
divorce suit, vas sitting chatting in the
dining room with two visitors and little
girl, when pistol vas fred through one
OF the windows. Two shots were fred
in quick suoo aaion. One ballot passed
diaeorGlly across ths room close to Mrs.
McOOmb's face and lodged iD q projec-
ton OF the wall, brsahi g away guam
tity of the mortar; tao other bullet was
discovered embedded in the wooden win
dow sill, appRsently having glanced
downward from the glass. The first
bullet out through the window curtain
| and made large hole in the glass. Tho
| shots were tired by man who stood
from the backyard. The mans tracks
were seen in the snow. Mrs. MoOomb
states she recognizes them. They were
made by No. q shoe, the imprint OF
which Mrs. McComb claims to be famil.
! lar with.
No one however, saw the man. The
three women mud the little girl were so
extremely fr'o0tsned that they ran up.
stairs and sSi Up oil night. One Of the
party heard me mans approach or she
thought abe did. She raised her hand
and exclaimed hush" when tho pistol
explosions Immediately followed.
Mrs. McOomh told the reporter on
Monday thst ahe is afraid ofiher life and
intended going to her lawyer in order
that she may got protection.
OAicerg Jarrett Hanna and Virtue kept
q watch on the neighborhooG throughout
the night. Nothing new developed.
There ia very general feeling that the
| nhootipg Was done for the purpose OF
awakening sympathy and arousing Q
feeling against James O. McComb, the
husband, who is an applicant for q
divorce from his wife. II il regarded .!
one of the sensational features in the
bitter divorce proceedings, and was evi
IDENTIFY timely planned, SO that by init
nation it would reflect upon the peti
TONER.
The testimony in the divorce osa'
which has just been taken disclosed hoH
far apart are the men and wife. Mr
MoOomb, it ia stated, charges his wifi
with having fred his barn and cut tn
tails OF his driving horses, mutilatinG
them badly. Aside from this no charge
her with inidehty. The wife enters
total denial Of these allegations, AM
AYERS that disguised in male attire sh
detected her husband amid the most com
promising surroundings.
Mrs. McOomb's readiness TO identify
foot priut in the snow, as one with whlcl
she was familiar, is regarded as an effor
to connect by intimation, Mr.. Mcoom
with the shooting. Coming at this tim
it is the evident intent to have the publ
understand that Mrs. McOomb ia
deeply persecuted woman. Tho hasd O
the police department take no etook il
the shooting story, whatever, and bsliev
The affair was concooted for the etfsot
might have in the community wit
respect to eliciting sympathy for Mri
MUCCMb,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06
carr 4HE wEoss sAaG.


David w. Williams Tried to Per-
senate AuOIher Man, SO as 90 Get
n Tax lkecelpt.
:.ss.hday afternoon q man called upon
County Tax Collector John j. Dougherty
and said he wanted his tax receipt.
Where do you liver" inquired the
collector.
SIN the Seventh ward"
"What 10 your usme Z"
civilian Walker"
Collector Dougherty opened his book,
found the name OF William Walker and
marked "paid" after it. He then turned
to his desk and began making out the
receipt.
County Assessor Frank A. MoClosksy
happened to be in the room, and thought
he recognized the applicant. So, going up
to him he inquired:
"Isnot your name David W. Williams?"
The man hesitated, stammered, and
| fiSally answered in the affirmative.
"And did you not go bsfore tho assessor
last saturday at the court house and get
assessed in the Seventh ward?" continued
| the Assessor.
The man admitted that such was the
case. II was while he was getting "a.
seased that Assessor McOloskey first saw
him, and the officer recognized him when
he applied for William Walkers tax re.
csipt and gave the letter's name.
Collector Dougherty sent for Constable
Harry Smith AID had the mau taken be-
fore Squire BerIoiette, where formal
charge of trying to obtain tax reosipi
, by false pretences was pref rrod apaina
him. He was held in 1900 bail for 6
hearing Tuesday evening.
Williams gave no explanation of hi
course in personating another man. III
furniqhed the r.quired bail and was re
leased.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06
WRABzs IN THE oHEsAPBARR.


Startling Experience of nm Oyster
Schooner On Sunday Evening.
NORFOLK, Feb. 3.-Captsin Hall of the
oygter schooner Joseph Allen, had q
thrilling experience with whales in Ches-
apeaHe bay Sunday evening. The schooner
was loaded with oysters from Pooomoks.
While on route to Norfolk, while of
VOLTS Trap, one whale was noticed
spouting far of to the westward. All OF
sudden, and while those on board we're
inteatly gazing at the FIRST whale, there
was lashing of the waters about 80 feet
ahsad Of the schooner, and on The star.
board side another whale was seen to
throw his tail out OF the water.
These on board were considerably
alarmed at seeing a whale in such range,
but their slcrm was greatly increased
when his whRleship commenced spouting
great streams of water high in the air.
The vessel was hove to, snd as many as
10 different whales were counted by those
on board. At one limo there were two
en- both the staEboard and pert sides OF
the frail craft.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

James Sindall and wife of Newport last
evening celebrated the Goth anniversary
OF their wedding. 1t was at fTst in
tended to vite number of friends and
repeat the marriage ceremony, but the
sickness Of Mir. Sindall for several weeks
past necessitated restriction of the
party 70 his children and grandchildren.
The aged lover placed new Wedding
ring on his sweethssst's inger as the one
which she had faithfully retained for 50
years WAS becoming worn out. Mr.. and
Mrs. bindali were born ard married in
England. He is now rs and his vito ia
~. Their life hss been @ happy one aud
thay were overjoyed in the midst of their
numerous deBGendants. Among those
present were Mrs. j. q. Massey, Franklin
Massey Mira. Edward ELLIOTT, Whining
ton; Mrs. Allen MoElwee, Mrs. Florence
Parrish, Newark; Mr.. end Mrs. George
Sndhll, Frank Sindall, George Sindall,
Jr., Mrs Greenwsll, Newport. Ono son
and one daughter wers unable to be
present.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06


At the city court on Tuesday, George
F. Harris, colored, q driver for Contractor
George White, YVES charged With reckless
and ofusl driving. Officer Raymond ar
rested the prisoner ct the corner of
Taylor and Church streets. The wagon
which Harris drove contained over two
tons OF slsg. Tho team was very
spirited ono. Harris suddenly pulled
the leader around which threw the shaft
horse upon it's knees. Ex-Oounoillo1
William b. Norton witnessed the Incl
dent. He thought the driver showed
lack Of tact in the management OF his
horses. James Ryan, another witness,
vas of the opinion that Harris trest-
his team somewhat roughly. Uoutrsoto,
White stated that on leaving the yard in
the morning Driver Harris beat and
kicked the horses unnecessarily. The
prisoner was fined IS and costs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

MINNEAPOLIS, M1NS., Feb. 4.-Dtok
Moore, tina weIl-known middie-weight Of
st. Paul, met his first defeat in the ring
ct the hands OF the "Blsck PeatW Of
Minneapolis, last night. The fight was
with three-ounce gloves for $3.50 side
and the middle-weight championship of
barn just across the border in Anoks
county. About 800 sports saw the mill,
which was refereed by well-knowu
newspaper man. The "Black Pearl"
stripped Of las and Moore AZ l4Spounda.
The Pearl was awarded fsst blood in the
fifth round and the fight in the seventh.
II was game contest, but u core was
oyermetched.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06
.lnare syyayne a pe.avsrean.

Charles Swayne, recently appointed
United States judge for the District OF
Florida aud against whom ssrioGs ofiiSial
charges have been preferred by the New
York World, is native DeiAwarean and
a sou OF the late Henry awayne of Aeh
land, Mill Greek hundred, who was sew
eral times q member of he lower house
OF the Delaware Legislature. After at
tanning bis majority he went to Philadel-
phia to study aGd prnclice law and about
seven yeara ago went to Florida for tha
beneAt OF his health ead hiss continued
to live thers. Whils his application for
the judgeghip was pending h. got Lewis
Thompgon OF this city to introduce him
TO Senator Isigeins aud asked this latter
to recommend him 70 tho Pseliaont, but
Senator R'geini declined, o. Swayne was
not o constituent OF his. one OF the
Rosia's charge is that Swayno presided
OF tie trial of a register of voters mp
pointed by him, who was accused OF
malfeasRnae Of Office, and after trial
was acquitted. Mr.. Thompson states
that whila living hara snd In Phiiaiel.
pbia MIR. SwRyns WAS man Of uninI.
peGchable character and strict integrity,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06
sHoRr DsIaar.
Tho Way citizens Are Defrnuded I'm
short NoIzA ts and M stLSurcs.

.
short weights and M eASurcs.
In consequence OF complaints in re-
gard to short weight made by citizens
against market s;allkeapers and store
keepers, a GAZETTE representative son
Friday visited Clerk OF the Markets
Smeltz while he was officially engaged
examining weights and measures at
Eighth street market. The official with
his assiataut was found busily employed
ut large table. Placed upon it were
the paraphernstia Of ofise, which in.
cluded standard weights and measures,
other vessels for critical test OF store
keape,s' and stallkeeperA' weights. In
addition big box OF pot metal or
lend was upon the table, the sig.
niicant use OF which 10 to patch up aud
increase the abort weight of any OF the
measures found light.
The table looked like q blacksmith
shop. OF four sets of weightH examined
10 the presence OF the reporter, ayers9-
ing 20 pounds each and totsliug 80
mounds the shortage was ono half pound.
The excess in weight among tbs four eutE
was but one. sixteenth OF an ounce. This,
however, was aaoribs2 to tue quantity oil
grease covering the weight.
Soma OF the heavier etghts among the
exsmplea atrswn over tho otiioiars table
showed upon thsir backs, wEsr the ad'
ditiongl maSe-woight lead is placed, evi
denc" of continued application of the
rectifsr's work. In other words that The
owner or owners are regular offenders
The patches are found placed one over
the other.
Some of the moBt frequent offenders
in short weight are the country peddleri
of butter who go from house to bous'
selling their wares. The clerk Of tn,
market has received continual complains
from citizens Of the fraud praoiicei ii
this direction.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06
nurr,arles a, salinhurr.

The wholesale and retail hardware
store of AIr. i. w. dunhy tbs large
grocery stores Of B. l.. aillis j. Eons and
+. o. and H. &. Todd, ali located on
Main street, and the general merchandise
store of w. Ii. Rourds, on Dock street,
Salisbury, Nd, were entered on Friday
night and robbed. The entrance to Ill
the stores was made by breaking win
dow pane and crawling through the
vacancy thus made, except of the store OF
Mr.. Gunby, where the thief pried open
the door with bar VI iroa. The bug
glGr Was in search OF money, but after
demOlishing money drawers and desks
without finding the desired commodity,
he left with about $50 worth OF revolyers
and razors from MIR. Gurby's hardware
store. Night-watohman Ellis discovered
him in MssBrs. Todd's store at $50
O'Clock and attempted to arrest him, hut
failed in the attempt. Saturday morning
it was learned that the supposed thief
was at FruitlRpd, a small town near Sails
bury, and MeasFs. W. ii. Gillis and
Somers Gunby started in pursuit. Whom
they srrived there he had taken the
north bound train. MIR. Gunby followed
in his pursuit. al far as Hampton, Del,
whore all traces OF the fugitive were lost.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06
Fre,gnt wreck i'm porchester.

CAMsBIDGE, MD, Feb. IA freight
train loaded with oyster Bhells for the
New York & Norfolk railroad, which left
Cambridge this evening .or Seatord, over
the Cambridge & Sesford railroad, was
thrown from the track at o point near
East New Market, Dorchester county,
and three cars we're wrecked. About 100
yards of the track wers torn up, and
sbout 100 ties broken. Both trucks on q
passenger cosch attached were destroyed,
and two goniolas loaded with shells also
had trucks SMASHED. None of the en-
ployes were hurt. The accident was
caused by tho breaking Of q runner over
cuiyert. The traiamen expect 10 run
trains ov5r the road tomorrow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

WAsHINGToN. Feb. 4.--The Senate this
afternoon confirmed the nomination OF
William H. Taft OF Ohio, to be solicitor
general, vice o. w. Chapman, deceased.
Confirmation was also announced Of the
nomination Of John II. CLARK, to be col.
leotor of the port of Chicago, and Of
Augustus Heard of Massachusetts,, to be
consul general and minister.reaident to
Oore1.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

tbs title "Hala,s Honey OF Horehound
and Tar" Is key to all the ingredients Of
that Invaluable remedy for diseases OF the
throat snd lungs. It's three components are
known to the whole world for their healing,
soothing and connter.irritsting properties,
and the proportions in which they are COM
bined In this famous pumonic render 1t, by
all odds, the most potent preparation
known for the radical ours of coughs, colds,
infueuz hoarssuess, bronchial difficulties
aud all diseases tending to consumption.
Sold by druggists everywhere. Prlce, 26, so
cents and 81. Get the large e.ze.
Pixies pooth&ehs Drops cure In one
pslputa.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

Specinl COrrespondonceo OF tinzelte and Journal
NEWARK, Feb. ga train on tho New
srk and Pomeroy railroad, en- route FOR
Pomer ", ran of the track at 6 O'Clock
this morning at a point sbout Eve miles
above this place. The entire train was
derhilsd, including engine, passenger ind
freight oars. One man, brakeman,
named Frank Smith of Newark, had his
shoulder dislooated. This comprised all
that could be learned of injuries.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06
Stonn,.r may Libelod.

Deputy United States Marshal Thomas
Resrdon, returned from Lswes, Tuesday
morning from libsliag tho steamer David
Utley of that place. The Usey is g
wrecEing steamer commanded by Gap
tain Johnson. The libel is fo. wages
amounting TO 500, due John 3. Burbage,
Il seaman.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

SIOUX CITY, IA, Feb. A. Larkins OF
Parsons, Kansas, who under the alias Of
Il. Simpson, last April swindled the Sioux
City Savings Bank out OF $4,000 by
msans of forged checks, has withdrawn
his ploa OF not guilty and pleaded guilty.
lie will be sentenced next Saturday. he
is very much broken in health. He is
wanted Tor similar Offences at Central
CITY, Nsb., and Mankato, MINI.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

Theoosoner's jury in the case of Joseph
G. DiEman OF Philadelphia, whose body
was und in the Sohuylkill, determined
Monday chat he had been drowned BY
accident. The testimony on this point
was not conclusive, and DR.. Formal tes.
titled that from his experience with 500
or 600 drowning cases he thought the
case was one of suicide. The question ID
ono of Importance, ns Mr.. Ditman's life
was inaured for $4,000 against acci.
dents. Payment will probably be con-
tested, as the companies are not liable in
cases Of suicide.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

A Young Wan Tumbics Down ara
Elevator shaft.

A Young MAN EuubicH Down ara
Elevator SHAFT.
George Morgan, young man about 10
wears of age aud living at No. 1918 West
Fourth street, met with ~ aooi lent at
the Ford & Ryan Oompsny'a morocco
factory in Silvesbrook yesterday week. de
was on the fifth floor OF the building with
bundle OF goat skins which he wanted
to transport to one OF the lower floors.
4'he elevator was slightly shove his head
and finding thst he could not reach II
with one hand, he laid down the skins
and again tried TO reach the elevator. He
caught hold of il but his fingers slipped
and before he could regain hia balances he
fell headlong down the elevator shaft
from the fifth floor TO the ground floor.
In his terrific descent, the young man
turned several somsrsaults and he
Rlighted on bis bnck it liz supposed. He
ws1 picked mp unconscious and carried
into the ctfiGe Of the factory ana ait6r.
ward to his home, Dss. NJ. II. Cci kPan
aud Ogls attended to his injuries which
were chiefly caused by ooneusaion of the
brain and spine. He WAS badly bruised
but no bones are thought to be broken,
lie is improving and noynew compli-
cations such AZ Inflammation OF the brain
or spine got in, he will recover.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

fire in the boarding honss of a. b.
Hopking at Wyoming, Kent county,
caused quite stir emily Sunday morn
ing. The boaFders had to jump from
their beds and fee in very sosnty apparel
TO avoid being suTochted by the enicke.
The flmos were e1tinguishca after dam
aging the property to the extent OF abcut
$500. Fire weq disc yered in the figh
house of u. o, iarE, at Delaware City,
about 10 O'Clock Sunday night, but was
extinguished before doing any damage.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

leSOsning an impression that guilt rests
upon DE- Ellegood.
Mrs. Barr, wife the OF the engineer,
did not come TO Delmsr to-day, but
atopped off at Dover to consult Lawyer
George V. Massey, the counsel employed
by her husband. Barr joined his wife at
Dover, and the two went to seek the
advice OF the lawyer tonight ia tho mat
tss. An intesGieY with MIRA. Barr in the
presence OF the counsel was granted after
considerable difficulty. Tbs engineers
wife ID handsome woman, bat has suf-
fefed much from the publicity of the
alleged scandal, and is very pale aud
weak. Lawyer Massey objeotad TO her
EpeS6;ng upon the affair, but allowed her
to make the following statement to the
public:
~ went the morning on which my
husband is said TO have cruelty elected
me from my home and children merely
to viait ray folks at Lewisburg, Pa.
dony that my husband used any violence
On me that night or in the morning.
Neither did he intimidate or make any
threats against me. My husband has not
called me home. / returned merely to
vindicste him ia this matter and deny
thu serious charges made against MIN"
Upon being asked whether Barr had
caused any suit of any nature to be en-
tered against DR.. Ellegopd, Lawyer
Massey replied that his client had not.
Ha refused, however, 90 answer the quss-
tiGn whether any suit in the initiative
had been entered against DIR. Elleeood
by his client. Mrs. Barr will return to
Delmar tomorrow with her husband.
Mira. Barr, the aged mother Of the engi.
nesr, to-day told full story of hei
knowledge Of the alleged scandal.
| Late ora evening when DIR. Ellegcod,
my daughter. in-law and the young lady
friend wsrs chatting in the parlor, George
the son, returned home rather unex
psctedly. He WAS livid with rage upor
finding DR.. Ellegood in the house It thai
time OF night. Lie afterwsTd gave hil
wife long lecture. Rumors OF the rela
tions between the physician and his wifi
were circulating about the place, anC
George heard of them. Finally, on tn,
night preceding the departure Of his wifi
he tcos her in the sitting room and de
mande6 confession from her. The seem
probably lasted until near daylight. Tit
next morning my son told me that hi
wife had confessed everything.
my son did allow his wife to kiss he
children good-by Whom she left, and ais,
provided her with wraps to protect he
from tine weather. All statements to III
contrary are false" When asked whethe
the wife he'd signed an affidavit to Re
confession the old lady responded ths
she believed she had, but wasn't sure O
it. "Georgs will not live in this place,
continued she, tWhils DR.. Ellegood re
mains hero. Either he or the physical
will have 10 leave"
Mr. and Mrs. George Barr, the princi
pals il the recent scandal that has stirret
up the people Of this town, returned tt
Delmar on the Norfolk express this morn
ing, as loving as pair of doves. Thei
return is regarded AZ an Indication tht
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

Consul William j. Black OF Nurem-
berg, Germany, who returned on q tvo
months' furlough from his consulate Sat-
urday last, was visiting friends in tho
city Tuesday. The c6nsul locks very we'll.
He 10 the picsuEe of health. and appesrs
delighted to meet his old friends and
scquGintances again.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06
sixth National Bank Resumes.

New YORK, Feb. 4.-The Sixth National
Bank resumed business this morning
under the direction of President Leland
and the new board OF directors. A few
small accounts were drawn ont but the
large body of depositora seemed to feel
perfectly confident and before noon busi-
mesa was going on as though nothing had
happened. Il is expected the Equitable
will resume some time to-day. At liz
the Equitable Bank resumed business.
Nathaniel Chapman IVES appointed cashier
in place Of Oourter, who was removed
yesterday. MIR. Chapman has for many
years been aclsrk in the Western National
| Bank.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

The new Pkmaix, Friendship and
Washington FIRE engines were weighed
on Saturday as result of friendly
banter rs to which was the lightest ma.
chine. The weights were Phm pix,
1890 pounds; Friendship, $3.50; Wash
inRton. 1920.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

juice OF California figs, combined with tho
medicinal virtues OF plants known to be
most beneficial 10 thu human system, acts
gently, on the kidneys, liver and bowels,
effectualY cleansing the system, dispelling
colds and headaches, and curing habitual
constipation,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06
A Rorron I.roker Fail..

BOSTON. Feb. +.-John q Westervelt,
broker and commission salesman, Boston,
has gone into insolvency. he owes
about S36,750. The asseta are several
claims for services rendered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

Nathaniel W. Williams, who has a
claim OF 81 900 against the estate OF
William Polk, had attachments issued
this morning on the deoeden.'s interests
In crops Of tenauts' farms,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06
STEADY, HEALTHY GROWTH
BOAROELY ENOUGH HOUSES TO
MEET THE DEMAND.
NEGLECTED OPPORTUNITIES
THE NEED OF MORE TDOR0UGHLY
ADrRRTIsIN6 QUIZ CIR.

Even with 5i3 View dwellings the
supply Of hhOtses In Not Hqual 10
the DomnuI-N0 Change ln the
Hate al Rentals.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

II neglected, often attacks the lungs
BRowN's BRONCHIAL. TRocHEs give sure and
immediate relief. Sold only IN boxes. Price
25 cents
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

When Baby was sick, we gave her Csstoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Csstor:a,
When she became Miss, she chung to CaFtoria.
When she had Children, she gavo them CastoriA