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Mower County transcript., 1890-02-05
The Best of All Cribs.

A mother says: "A clothes-basket
makes one Of the incest possible cribs
for baby. All my children were
raised in clothes-basket and q ham
mock, with never q cradle or crib. It
was q large-sized one (the basket, I
mean), with handles at the ends. For
the first baby it was covered with blue
silesia and dotted Swiss. But when the
other babies came an old cretonne for
the inside and out did very we'll. The
sides were padded with piece of old
bed-quilt, and little mattress made for
the bottom. When baby fell asleep the
basket was easily carried into quiet
room, which could be made dark" The
idea could not be q bad one. Such q
basket would do very nicely for the
babies who are just learning to sit alone.
The padding would! save the little
heads from many hard bump, and also
keep the little ones from feeling the
drafts which rush along the floor. De-
troit News. .r@ e
Mower County transcript., 1890-02-05
100 Doses One Dollar

eo'd ~ Oh druggists. u; six for g. Preparad mi,
BY G. ]. HOOD & CO.. Apothecsries. Loweii MI
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-12
A New Penin.ulnr nailroad

A special from Easton. Nd, says: "1he
following gentlemen have signed articles
for the Easton u Northern Railroad Com
pany. Gen. E. L. T.. Hardeastle, Mr.. &c /.
II. COLLISION 3ugh and Captain Hedge
Thompson OF this county Senator John b.
brown, Messrs. William Mckinney and
James Brown of Queen Annss county !;
Messrs. William 8. Walker, Charles Il. West
colt and James A. Pearce OF K0 county !;
Messrs. John s. Writ. George b. Blddle and
DR.. Kersener OF Cecil county. The capital
stock Ia named In the articles Of incorpora-
ton at $500, 900. Xhe proposed route was
gone over some weeks ago by Captain
Thompson. In company with MIR. Charles
Goldsooyough, civil engineer, aad was re-
ported to the projectors OF the roan. By
this road 1t ia proposed to connect the
counties through which It runs with the
coal folds OF Pennsylvania and make q
rapid transit for produce to northern
markets"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-12


The President Tuesday nominated Rol-
lin Amsd en- TO be United States marshal for
Vermont.
A Republican caucus OF .he Senate Tues
day night nominated E. X. Valentine Of Me-
braska. TO be sergeant-st-arms to succeed
Cauaday.
The annual convention OF tho Master
Car Builders Association was begun in
Fort Monroe, Va, on Tuesday. Over 800
delegates were present.
The commission OF the Methodist Episco-
pal church having In charge the location OF
the next general conference has decided
that II shall be held In Omaha, Nebraska,
some time In 1892.
The International Typographical Union,
at Atlanta, Tuesday, adopted report pro-
viding for the use of the Childs. Drexal
fnud for the establishing OF Home for
Union Printers at Colorado Springs.
monument TO the Confederate dead, In
Blackford cemetery at Petersburg, Va, was
unveiled on Monday evening, with military
honors. Colonel W. Gordon McCabe de-
livered an address, tnd Miss Lucy Lee Hill.
daughter of General A. 2. Hill, dew the
veil from the monument, which represents
Confederate infantryman. After the eere.
monies the graves OF the Confederate dead
-nearly 20. 0oo-in the cenetRry were deco
rated.
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100
"FIGARO ILLUsrRE.,
CONSUL KnOSvIcs Presontsythe Trsti-
tute Library with = French Peril

CONSUL F5nOSvIcs Presontsythe Tnsti-
tute Library with = French Peril
OuIcai.
Daniel W. Taylor, who was member
OF the library committee OF the Wilmington
Institute when Horace Greeley Knowles
left this city for his post of United States
consul at Bordeaux, France, has received
the following letter.
UNITED STATES CONSULATE, BoRpEAux,
FRAME Daniel ". 9Iplor, E.g., w n,ingion,
Dei., y s. A.. Dear M. Taylor, forward ny
this mail addressed TO your caro-, the April
number OF the FiIaro Hiustr', which, with Its
subsequent NUMBERS, desire to donat % the
Whining on Institute. Hereafter they will be
sent dire t 10 the ibrarian. The Figaro INHatre
is, without doubt, the foremost periodical in
Europe and may add that Its popularity Is
not exuelled even by any Two Of the leading
publications In our .untry.
in making this perhaps too modest contribu-
| ton. ! am actuated by the belief that there are
| In Wilmington many young ladies and gentle
men endoavoring to acquire II knowledge Of
| the French language; by them and by others
| acquainted with "la langne polie' / deem
| the opportunity 10 read and enjoy n modern
French periodical will never be appreciated.
Trusting the officers OF the Institute Will ad-
| Judge the Figaro not unworthy ~ place on
| the Institute table, ] am, with many good
wishes to yourselfy, faithfully yours,
] HORACE q. KNOWLES.
May Goth, 1890.
The April number OF Figaro lilistre was
received at the library last evening. 1t is a
large publication, with splendid letter,
press an many Illustrations In the perfec-
tion OF the art OF printing In colors. There
are also two detached full page pictures
in colors. The matter ia made up of novels
and stories by we'll known French AUTHORS
and articles of q literary character.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-12

Tuesday eveniDga large party OF Scottish
residents of this city paid q surprise visit
to MFR. and Mrs Thomas Smith, No. 405
Rodney street. Mr.. smith was found sit
ting In his garden quietly smoking his pipe
and cogitating over Heather hills and by
gone days" The "gudswife" was busily
engaged with whisg brush aloft in vlgor-
GUS hy-drivlng session when the large
party Of Scottish raiders invaded the honse.
The tables were Immediately laden with
the good things the visitors brought to aid
10 the evenings enjoyment. When MIR.
Smith was brought into the house he stared
at the crowd in bewiidsred dsze before
he could shake hands with his friends.
After all the Scots had met their "brither
Scots" the fun commenced with Robert
We'll singing "Aften Water" Other vocslists
were r. I. Stuart and the hostess. John
W. Weave gave some fine old country reci-
tation. W. Craig was the "storie teller"
Dancing followed and was participated In
In true Scottish style. feature OF the
evening was the dancing Of the Highland
Fling by the hostess. The lsdy's efforts
were extraveeantly appleudsd. After a
most delightful evening the company dis
persed at midnight.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-12
o0UNOIL CAUCUS,
Councilman McgNeuuy N Nominated 10
succeed Collector LealeY.

Councilman MG.Neuny N Nominated TO
succeed Collector Mealey.
The Democratic members OF OounoilIhsId
q caucus, Tuesday evening, for the purpose
of nominating candidate for city tax col
ltctor OF the southern district, In place OF
Martin j Mealey, deceased. City Solicitor
Turner was invited into the caucus and by
request gave the members an official
opinion upon the business under consider
alton, TO the effect THAT under the provl-
slons of the city charter the suretIes OF the
late collector had the right to name his
successor, and that Council had not the
authority to act in the premises. The
caucus, however, disagreed with the city
solicitor, and acting upon the assump-
ton that City Council had the
power to ill the vacancy, proceeded
to make q nomination. The candidates
were City Councilman Daniel McKenney Of
the Third ward, John DouRherty, ex.
Councilman William II. Q1inn, and John j..
Mealey, brother OF tho late collector. On
Mckenney, z; Mealey, A; Qiinn, q Dough
erty, /. Ga tho second ballot Mr.
McKenney was nominated.
The members OF Council who thus voted
to elect Collector Mealsy's successor, base
the reasons for thsir action upon section 80
of the city charter, which says:
If any assessor or collector do the
Council may, upon petition by tho sureties OF
such assessor and collector, and being satisfied
That II is proper case for relief, appoint
an tbsr person to collect the residue Of tho uu-
paid taxes. and may compel The delivery To
such person of the list and warrant or cause a
new one 10 he issued to him, bond with surety
being first given required by this act from
the original assessor and collector.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-12
THE yExsD LOTTERY QUESTION.


Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
BATON RoUGE, La, June 11.-W. A. Gran
dali, chairman Of the Democratic state
central committee, last night wrote letter
to State Senator Foster. leader OF the anti
lottery faction In the Legislature, suggest
inc as means Of settling the lottery ques-
lion and avoiding dissensions within the
party ranks that the state central committee
be convened within 10 days, and that they
order primary elections throughout
the state at which white people
only will be allowed to participate.
The said election to be held within 80 days
and II majority voting at the primaries
favor the submission OF the lottery amend
ments to the people the governor is to call
special session of the legislature for that
purpose within 80 days after the election.
You will Of course Understand that In
order to carry out the above suggestion
the cooperation Of the governor will be
necessary.
Note.-The lottery amendment was intro
duced In the House Monday, and yesterday
was referred to the special committee with
out opposition.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-12
Ono OF the Robbers rsun Down.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
DICKINSON, ND, June lI.-It wus learned
last night that Sheriff Rayes OF this county
captured one OF the participants in the rob-
berry OF the Northern Pacific train at New
Salem last Sunday, The sheriff and two
other men arrived with the prisoner and
lodged him In jail. In crossing Grand
River about 80 miles south OF here the
robbers horse was injured compelling
him to stop In his flight. When the
officers first discovered him yesterday
morning he made desperate effort to
escape. He gave his name as Charles E.
Bailey. There were five men In the band.
The prisoner offered the sheriff 81 900 to
release him. The sheriff left again last
night to attempt the capture OF the others.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-12

Associated Press Dispatch by bpocial Wires
PIERRE. s. D., June 11.--ohief Humps
band OF hostile Indians who are camped at
the north of Cherry creek on the north side
of the Cheyenne river 100 miles from here
have had big feast aud sun dance lasting
since Sunday. A large number OF persons
went from this city to see the doings know
Ing that several companies Of troops were
Cheyenne river they found II SO swollen
that 1t was impossible to cross. The hostiies
warned them that II any attempt was made
to cross tbs river serious results would
follow
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-12

A young daughter of Briaton Evans OF
this oity broke her arm at the home or
relatives in Dllworthtown, Chester county,
Pa, Monday.
James Downs, brakeman on the p,
w. i b. railroad, had the middle finger
q, his right hand crushed on Tuesday
while coupling oars.
ssrsh Horsey, a respected colored
woman, died ut her home in this city
Monday, aged 20 years. She was born
ia ST. Georges hundred and married to
Bard Horsey, who died in 1858. The de-
cs,sed wss q member of st. Paul's A. o.
M. p. Church and staunch supporter
of the Christian Association, religious
beneficial organization.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-12
srREEr AND SEWER DEPARTMENT
10 Cover the Shipiey Hmm sewer
EsetVcen tenth and Eleventh

TO cover the SiAipiey Etnn sewer
EsetVcen renth and Eleventh
Streets.
The regular meeting Of the Street and
Sewer Department was neld Tuesday night.
The weekly payroll or $685. 5 was passed.
City Auditor Newell reported collections OF
llens amounting to S62351.
The contract for furnishing Belgian
blocks for paving Nlnta street from Walnut
TO Church was awarded to p. 2. Tyre. The
street commissioner was instructed to OBJ.
tain bids for furnishing sand for ptviag
Ninth straat between Market and King.
Instructions were given to the engineer
ia charge OF aewers 10 prepare plans for
covering the Bhipley Run Sewer between
Tenth and Eleventh streets and to make an
estimate Of the cost. He was also Instructed
10 prepare plans and specifications for
branches of the interceptng sewer on
West, Fourteenth and Clayton strests, and
Crooked run. The cost Is estimated at
$4,000.
John McOlaffarty was ordered to be noti-
fad that he would be allowed no more than
the damages assessed by the commission.
for removing thut portion OF his building
ut Fifth and Walnut streets that extends
beyond the building lac.
TIE bond OF j. Frank Curry, contractor
for work on the Shiplay run sewer between
Front and Reed streets, WIS approved. bis
securities are john u. Solomon and Patrick
Fahey.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-12
weddea Unaer ,he shnn,rock.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
LONDON, June 1.-THE wedding Of Mr..
William 0'Brien, the weil-knovn Irieh
leader and editor OF the Freemdn's Journal,
and Mile. Rsffalovitch, daughter OF NJ.
Raffalovitch, banker OF Paris, took place
to-day AZ the Brompton oratory In this
city. Tho ceremony was performed by his
grace. the Most Rev. Thomas W. Croke, d.
D., Archbishop of Cashel. Among tine
guests present we're Mr.. Parnell and other
colleagues Of the bridegroom In the house
Of commons. Mr.. John Dillon acted as
groomsman. An immense crowd gathered
about the oratory. Most OF the people
wore sprigs OF shamrock in honor OF the
occasion. AS the newly.wedded couple
left the oratory and entered their carriage
they were enthusiastically cheered by the
crowd,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-12
lgaths.

ALLEN.-In this city, on the 9Th inst, Alice
wife Of Samuel j. Allen.
BuSH.-on the 9th inst, John +. Bush, aged
as years.
BECELEY.-ln this city, on the 1Ith inst,
George W. Beckley, in his 49th year.
Relatives and friends, Thomas :. Smythe
Post and the Il. A. Il. In general, are invited to
attend the fu eral from his late residence, 5ll
O'Clock, u. M. Interment at Wilmington and
Brandywine cemetery.
BAKER.-In this city, on the 9Th inst, Mary,
wife of Casper Baker.
BRYER.-On the 10th inst, Marcus Eugene
Buyer, in his 9Th ycar.
DOWNIE.-.u this city, on the 9th inst,
James r. Downie, aged so years.
EARP,-At Ptttsburg, Pa, on the 9Th inst,
Hannah X carp, in her 72d year,
MoNTGoMERY.-ln this city, on the sth inst.
James A. Montgomery, son OF lawson X,
and Hose Montgomery.
MEALEY.-In this city, on the 9TH inst, Martin
j. Meacy, aged "a years.
OLDHA Non the 9th inst, John Ivan old
ham, aged a years.
POTTER Near Thurlow, on the 9Th inst,
George y. Potter, son of william and sarah
Potter, aged ID years
Observation-Disclosures into rest on Sunday,
Juno sth, Virginia daughter OF the late Rev.
J. b. Spotswoo u, D., o. New Castle Del.
SPRING Erin Philadelphia, oil The 9th inst,
Mrs. Annie 7. Springer, IN the 5Sth year Of
her age.
vAUGHAN.--in this city, on the 9th inst, Mrs
Louisa NJ. Vaughan.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-12

Jerry Records, colored, was struck by a
barge at the Walton II Whann Com
nany's wharf on Tuesday afternoon, and
severity hurt about the head and back. He
was removed to his home at Front and
Union streets.
Az the annual meeting of the Lombardy
Cemetery Company, on Saturday afternoon,
HAIRY Emmons, Esq, was eiected tIe1i'
dent; Joseph Bond. Treasurer; Charles n
r,wnsend, Secretary; Thomas Mitchell
Philip Il. Clark, George Il. townsend
directors, rhe hrst burial Was made 10
inc cemetery q few days ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-12
steamer Very nadlY Damaged.

Associated Press Dispatch b. Special Wires.
LIVERPOOL, June 1.-THE damage sus-
tanned by the Anchor Line steamer City Of
Rome, which struck Fastnet Rock last
Sunday morning, Ia much more serious
than was at first supposed. further ex-
animation reveals hole 20 feet long In the
plates covering the torepeak. II will occupy
q much longer time than was at first ex-
pected to make the necessary repairs upon
the steamer. Experts who have examined
the hull OF the City OF Rome declare that
the prompt closing Of the sliding door In
the bulkhead separating the forepeak from
the adjacent compartment alone prevented
the steamer from instantly sinking after
she struck. The PROV is torn away for a
distance OF 20 feet from the keel, the dam
age extending laterally for the same dis
tance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-12

Associated Press Dispatch By Special Wires.
LITTLE Rock, ARK, June 1.-THE Union
Labor party OF Arkansas met In convention
here yesterday and about So delegates
were present, representing 50 out of rs
counties. The following state ticket
was nominated: Governor, N. b.
Flser; Secretary OF State, J. M. Pitman
Auditor, o. s. Jones; treasurer, j. T.
Andrews; Land Commissioner, @, NJ. b.
Cox; Educator, T. NJ. O. Birmingham; At
torney-general, T. z. Chambers; Commits
sloner Of Agriculture, G. B. Farmer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-12
Beaten Into a Mass of Bruises.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
CHICAGO, June 1I.-John Burk, stock
dealer OF Youngstown, o., was found In an
unconscious condition at the corner Of
Rush and Michigan streets, at 2
O'Clock this morning. He had been
beaten till his head and face were
a mass OF cuts and bruises His pock-
cts had been rlfled and his coat, hat and
shoes had been stolen. He was taken to the
county hospital and fears are expressed
that he may not survive.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-12

SALISBURY, Nh, June 1o.-William G.
Gordy died at his home IN Pltrsvilie, this
county, last night, aged 50 years. In 1851
he was elected surveyor OF Worcester
county. After Wicomlco was formed out OF
Somerset and Worcester counties Mr.. Gordy
served us delegate from Wlcomico In the
maryland legislature, first In 1870 and again
in 1875. He WAS for time commander OF
the oyster police steamer Governor Hamil-
ton. He had been In falling health for two
years. His remains were Inferred to-day
in the family burial ground on the farm Of
D. b. Gordy, near Delmar.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-12

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
vICToBIA, b. O.. June 1.-THE little
steamer North Star has been seized by Gus
toms Inspector Young on charges OF vio-
lating the Canada customs act. The
steamer, 1t is alleged. has been for tho past
six months engaged In carrying Chinese
from British Columbia into Washington.
The North Star is also accused of bringing
back American goous and landing them
along the coast near Victoria. This the
owners, Captain Angel Effel and Fred
Innas. DENY.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-12
TERRIBLH FTR Es.


Great DestrucSlOn OF Life and Prop
erty in the Russian Mines.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
ST. PErERsBURa, June liz Reports have
been received here OF disastrous fires and
great loss Of life and property In the mining
districts OF the Ural Mountains. The IRON
works OF Ufalelsk and Newlanck, a thou
sand dwelling houses, four school houses,
three churches, the hospitals and the maya
zines were completely destroyed. Forty
persons were burned to death and $4,000
were made homeless b. the destruction OF
the towns.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-12
nled me.on,nr ner Ch,ld.

Associated Prass Dispatch by Special Wires.
LovELAND, o., June 1i.-Information has
been received hers Of sad drowning at
South Lebanon. A. young girl named
Clemmons fell lntO the Little Miami river
at that point. Tue mother plunged in and
succeeded In bringing hsr daughter to the
shore. The daughter was beyond resusci-
tation. The sudden excitement aud deep
grief was too much for the mother and she
died shortly afterwsrd. They were both
residents Of this place. where one Of the
sons was drowned two years ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-12

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
EDNBURaH, June 1.-THE municipal
authorities to-day presented the freedom
Of tho city to Mr.. Henry Nj. Stanley. Mr.
Stanley made an appropriate reply to the
address of presentation thanking the
authorities for the honor conferred upon
him. Much enthusiasm was manifested
throughout the proceedings.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-12

Ballot RefOrm-F eduction I'm Sail
BOnrd-I hree commandments.

The following resolutions were presented
by the county committee on legislation at
Pomona Grange OF New CASTLE county, June
9Th, and adopted:
RSsOlpsd That we favor ballot reform.
Res0lDSd, That in the three commissioners
bill there be Incorporated a provision for three
controllers or auditors.
R.soiUed, That the boarding of tho prison RS
be taken from the sheriff and placed in the
hands of the Jail commissioner who shall be re-
qulred to ask for competitive bids for all sup
plies as is now done for the almshouse, also
that hard labor be provided for the inmates of
the Jail.
RssIUsd, That wo should have all taxes col
lected by the county treasurer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-12
Young wallace In PRISON.

Associated Press DISPATCH BY SpeciaI Wires.
New York, June l1.-Amons the pRssen-
gers on the steamship Saratoga, from
Havana, Cuba, were young Robert s..
Wallacs and j. B. Lowitz, prisoners
charged with robbing the editor OF
Pdlldce's Monthly TO the tune Of $4,000 by
abstraeting that amount In bonds from the
safety deposit vault. They came here In
charge of Detectives Adams and McNaugh-
ton OF Inspector Byrnes' staff.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-12
r.. o. mon mu.t orink water.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special wires
BALTIMORE, June 1.-THE Baltimore q
Ohio Railroad Company has sent to each
employe circular note OF which the fol-
lowing is in part a copy:
This company will not under any circum-
stances employ men who are in the habit Of
becoming intoxicated. All employees known
10 frequent drinking places must ba warned to
discontinue the practice or to quit the COM
pany's service. employees will he discharged
discharged for intoXcation will be re-
employed
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-12

Roberdeau Buchanan, the author, has
presented to the Institute Library, through
ex Secretary of State Thomas Il. Bayard,
his life Of Hon. Thomas hckean.
Robert L. Hallett OF NIL ord, has been
taken under the caro- OF the Presbytery OF
Philadelphia as a student for the ministry,
and been recommended for scholarship
at York Collegiate Institute.
Walter Il. Hayes, Esq, has received q
communication from Chief Justice oomegys
thanking the members of the bar for their
oourtsous leave-taking OF MIN at the p, W i.
d Is. railroad station Friday last.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-12

John ]. Dnugherty, county tax collector
for the Northern district Of Wilmington,
was quietly married, Tuesday morning, in
It. Mary's Il. O. Church, to Miss Susan
NIcClafferty, daughter Of John McClaffsrty,
the wsl.knowp wine merchant of this city.
bliss uatharlne Keaveny was maid OF honor
aud Matthew ID. Murphey was the groom's
best man. After brief wedding tour MIR.
and Mrs. Doughterty will taks up their
residence In this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-12
oi,Izen lust returned from Brandywlne

A citizen Just returned from Brandywine
hundred REPORTS having Visited a grove
Containing probably $50 ash trees, the
leaves OF which were dead.
At7.sO O'Clock Tuesday evening one OF the
Arm OF Anderson & Son, No. 1000 Delaware
avenue, telephoned to Sergeant Blackburn
al the police station that the money drawer
mad been robbed OF between Sl0o and sl25.
In reply to the officers questions 1t was
learned that the propristors had noticed no
strange characters loating around. The
theft was committed while the store was
open.