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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12
Funeral ~ he REV. ~. clemson.

WEST CHESTER, Feb. Sat noon
yesterday the funeral seayices of the
late Rev. DR.. J. 3. Clemson, took place
in the Church of the Holy Trinity, in
this borough, of which he was rector
years ago. The remains were attired in
a surplice and stole, and profusion of
flowers and ripened wheat lay upon the
casket. The funeral procession entered
the church with Bishop Coleman of
Delaware leading. The honorary pail
bearers were six members of the vestry
Of the church. Following them came
the casket, borne by six colored bearers,
then the near relatives, with the colored
servants of the household. The opening
sentences of the impressive burial ser
vice were read by the Rev. John Bolton
and Bishop Coleman. The bishop also
read the lesson Of the occasion. Crock
of Ages" was beautifully rendered by
the choir, and the comforting prayers
were given by the Rev John Bolton.
The occasional hymn, '.Asleep in
Jesus" was sung by the choir, and the
cortege moved to the depot, from which
the remains were taken to Laurel Hill
cemetery, Philadelphia, where numerous
friends met them and where interment
was made,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12
II. d. Browns flonsc Robbed

Thieves entered the residence Of Il.
d. Brown, Mt the northwest corner of
Ninth and jefferson streets, earlyIFriday
evening, Mr.. Brown was out Of the
city and the family were making call.
The burglars thoroughly ransacked the
second floor. Three watches, rings,
breastpins and other jewelry We're taken,
in addition to sum of money, and
silver spoons, knives and forks. The
thieves went SO far as to burst open a
childs savings bank and steal the con
tents. the burglars affected an entrance
by forcing open tie kitchen door with a
jimmy. The exact amount Of the loss
cannot be given. The family returned
home about 7.45 o'clock and found the
front door locked with a key wedged in
the lock. A neighbor climbed in par
Tor window.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12
VERY DRY Ar HIsMIRoK.


BISMARCK, N. D., Feb. For the
first time in the history of Bismarck all
the saloons have closed their doors for
an indefinite period and not drink is
obtainahle all in consequence Of the re-
cent original package decision by the
state supreme court.
1t is believed that no attempt will be
made 10 run blind pigs or disobey the
law in any particular The prohibition
law has been in effect since June Both
last, but not enforced owing to the
original package controversy. It is
learned that the decision of the supreme
court will be rigidly observed all over
North Dakota.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

"a tendency of the coming Summers
fashions was shown in every kind of fabric
toward dark or black backgrounds, brilliant
figured, not with geometrical or conven-
tional designs, but with remarkably natu-
raj and vivid representations of every
pretty blossom, garden-grown or found in
field or forest
This is particularly true of the printed
French art. There are Japanese and
Shanghai fabrics, which owe their beauty
to the dyers and designers of Lyons. One
noticeable piece among a hundred was
dotted with pansies, the effect being singu-
larly free from stiffness and convention
ality.n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

Iournnlist Dunning 1T Home.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette ana Journal
MtppLETowN, Feb. 7.--John Preston
Dunniug, a son Of D. l.. Dunning Of
Middlet0wn, and member of the Asso-
ciated Press staff Of san Francisco, ar
rived home yesterday afternoon after an
absence of over live years. In that time
he has won fame if not fortune and he
is known all over The United States as
the reporter who wrote the thrilling ac-
count Of the memorable Samoan lis
astcr, He has changed very little in APP
pearance during his absence and looks
as Though the west agreed with him. II
is needless to say that he was warmly
greeted by his relatives and friends who
had assembled at the depot to meet him
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12
pOsT IND PILEORY.
A Large Crowd of Curios People Witness
the Punishment.

the Punishment.
spec'aA correspondence o. Gazette ana journal
NEW CAsTLE, FEB when the
Market street gates of the New Castle
jail we're thrown open at 1880 o'clock,
crowd OF over 400 men and boys as
semoied IN INC yard to witness the
quarterly Whlpplngs ol prisoners n
the plllory stood james Wiley, coioret,
conVicted Of burglary and ltobefts NC.
Sllutock, white man, convicted OF
forging checks 81 various amounts. me
weather was very severe ana the ram
leli on the n1cks OF INC Two men VINO
were competed TO shullle Their ieet con
tlhualiy ~ order 70 keep warm. Inc
crown WIN upilited umbrellas gazed on
me prisoners iof one hour and when
t!le latter were released from the posi-
w, ~ Lou, Nletr elothes were com
nietRly saturated WIN water anu tleir
iliiloa were 80 huhn that they were
s sS,y anie 70 descend 'iie ladder
10y poth ~, were taken 70 ne
PRISON oNI Mney returned agalh inns
.illle WIN pafe-pack tofecelNe aaliltlQhal
l''lliisii,ii,5H u ~ tile loSG oheril '3lm-
mons NON, ssltl naFaeh luGkef appeared On
", KY, scene WIN gum hats ana c9atS'
Y lleS WE piaee9 V tle post ana me
siiGilil y! tt'iiialsiea W. lassi 0i 'le prls
9llef via Singing ellecI, ne sqnlrIiea
uutiiis tile Wl'olo tii'le' ne received ~
i''s ,5
= i4'tSe Mayor, q Whlte man ana an old
oiiiiIiuers s,o9N llVe i9shes IKE solelef-
'l0iit i5aMueh, y loliy oll darky' VINO
LIZ a,sp .neeil mere before came OUT
' W,ul y oroaa sillle On ms eountenance
Wien so,ie one fei,lafkeu .llt up tle
Miioie w y!ra. ,,aWdeh seemed 70
enL2y .lis il,lnishhi7lis iasher tliail sullef
ii'9'il ~ a'i Mdeh " I'VE issiies were
iiinit ~, te sail g tg snefli ~ that
a,a " f'i.iqth tll9 olilef Gohllcal e g,
pae XII, a,lat ne tiaae Mlen leaviile NC
KIN, 1tiioIate much amusement 10 tiie
o''i r ,,..
'a,.ies i,iei eoi''Lts. tlie ileSt victim,
iieNeI iilliciiea Us MS i've iasheS were
i'iig2seu. IN
IN iiSiii3 ll"il, y young colSreu man,
siitNeLet' from lhe coia anu sullefeq from
iiis Pulishillehe CONSIDERABLY. ne also
'o9 IN lHe. ,,,
~ stA'li i'i,'h was FINER Johts' col
ois9' Mlio nay esiuehtiy never seen
,Mli,tIl'lhs P,,st nel9Fe' lle recelyea hVe
iaStles anu Whea lhey were llhlShed ne
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. 7.--Near Haz-
ard yesterday Frank Foley Of the Ever
sole side ofthe French Eversole faction,
was killed by his uncle Use" Davidson.
Foley, who lived with Davidson, had
married during his uncle's absence and
moved some furniture from the house.
On Dayidson's return quarrel arose
and Davidson struck Foley in the head
with maui, killing him. Davidson is
ex-circuit clerk of Perry county.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12
90 ! - 49,
KENT LEtY Court.
Treasurer, Collectors and Poor Trustees
SHienlnli.

ADOf trustees
Scieetsu.
Special Correspondence tiaxette and Journal
court made the following appointments
yesterday afternoon: Albert Harrington
Of Mispillion hundred was reelected county
treasurer.
County Collectors-Duek Creek, Robert
y. Wallen;. kcnton hundred, II. Eugene
Mowbray; Little Creek hundred Thomas
Hopkins Nest Dover hundred, James 4
Kemp; North Milrderkill hundred, Thomas
G, Slay; South MurderkilI hundred, nutap-
pointed Mispilliun hundred, William II.
Peters; Milford hundred, j. ID. Hill.
Three trustees af the poor were APP
pointed-llast Dover hundred, Henry
Pratt South Alurderkill hundred, George
w hillen; keliton, hundred, y. l.. Spru-
ance; ianitur ofthe levy court room, James
Frazier
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

"Along the four great counters full Of
cotton goods the feminine eye can fairly
revel in delights. A pineapple design is
Clothier in this country The India Pom
gees, the whole product of which is han
died by this firm, appear in a multiplicity
of refreshing colors and designs, and DEM
onstrate how American products arc gain
ing the highest favor. The Anderson
ginghams are displayed in happy varieties,
and in this connection novelty zephyr Of
fairy lightness and American manufacture
is pronounced equal to Anderson's.n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

"The greatest crowds were around the
counters where the wooden fabrics were on
exhibition. Here over 1000 pieces of
French printed ehallies, made by the best
firms in the world, were TO be seen and ex-
amined, The majority Of the goods had
white on pale backgrounds, with eSqtli-
site designs of flowers printed upon them.
The carnation, rose, violet, and all the
other flowers were to be seen in their
brightest colOrs y
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12
Extensive Display Of Spring StuGs a
StraWbridse & Ciothiar,s

",rhe western aisles--the silks, velvets
and cotton goods counters-in Strawbridge
& Clothier's mammoth store. Eighth and
Market streets, yesterday, took on brill
liant hue About a quarter of million dol
lars worth Of goods, from the finest looms
Of the Orient and France England, Scot
land and America, were to be seen. The
occasion was the opening of spring styles.
"a student of the history Of fashion will
at once recur in thought to the times of
the American and French revolutions
when he, or more probably she, enters the
dress goods department. The printed
ehallies, in patterns that were generally
popular century ago, have experienced a
revival and reappear in a myriad striking
and attractive designs. A pyramid of
challies, with their brilliant coloring, COM
mands attention at once on entering the
department. The newest thing is challie
with black ground on which are scattered
flowers of brilliant coloring. Roses, sprays
of forget-me-not, carnations, fern leaves
and daisies are some of the designs in the
different webs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

ST. PAUL, MINI, Feb. "A sensa-
tional episode occurred yesterday at
the races on the ice at Saltwater in the
sudden death Of Mike Wilkes, the IA
nous PAGER, The horse appeared per-
fectly well when taken from his stable,
but dropped like a stone after the first
heat Of the race. He ran his pacing
record down to 2.15f in the grand cir
cult races Of 1883 and also trotted u mile
in 2.264. He was IA years old and val
ned at $4,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12
fFrmn "a Ealui,la Rallelin. j

"a brilliant display Of silks, velvets
and satins in all the colors and shades
known to the artist, delicious blending
Of the prismatic hues and tints If the rair7
bow, and artistic arrangement Of the finest
ception of the appearance IL the interis
Of tine mammoth store of StraWhrtdgn 4
Glothier at Eighth and Markot stects; 4,
the department allotted to ladies Dire.
gooas.m
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12
A Mitncss Shot Down.

WACO, Ten, Feb. last night at
Leon Junction, near here, Newt. Davis
was shot and killed. Davis was princi-
pal witness in murder case. Sus-
picion points to no one in particular,
but it is thought he was murdered for
his connection in the case.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

"The cotton,printed goods include the
world.famous Anderson ginghams, the
zephyr being the thinest and finest ever
woven. No less important is the display
of American goods, which equal the for
eign work In texture and design. This
house has the exclusive control Of the out
put Of India pongee, and the orders from
throughout the country indicate its steadily
growing popularity"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12
fErom ne Enenlna Ts,earnph.A

some of the prettcst sights to be seen in
days stroll at this time is the interior
Of Strawbridge 4 Clothier's spacious store
at Eighth and Market streets In the
western aisles, where silks, yelYets and
cotton goods counters are, about quarter
of million dollars worth of spring goods
were put on exhibit for the first yester-
day"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12
The National Bank of chambersburg

The National Bank of Chambersburg
Friday night entered Judgment against
the Taylor Manufacturing Company of
Chambersburg, Pa, for Sal, 500, and
issued an execution on it. The sheriff
took possession of the shops. Other
judgments and suits aggregating $4,000
additional were also entered. A re-
ceiver will be appointed.
The resolution offered in the Ohio
house of representatives, several days
since, instructing Senator Sherman 10
use his influence to prevent the admfs-
sion of Calvin S. Brice to the United
States Senate, until the question Of his
residence has been settled, was called up
Friday morning, when not more than
a dozen members were present, and re-
ferred to committee Of one, a Demo-
cast, who, it is stSted- WALL hold the same.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

or the people Yen meet from day to day
has perfectly pure, healthy blood The
hereditary scrofulous faint affects the large
majority. Of people, while many others
acquire diseases from impure air, improper
food and wrong indulgences. Hence the
imperative necessity for a reliable blood
eradicates every impurity, and gives to the
blood vitality and health, It cures scrofula.
salt rheum, humors, boils, pimplcs, and
all other affections caused by Impurities or
poisonous germs in the blood. All that is
asked for Hoods Sarsaparlla is that it be
given fair trial.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

PORTLAND, ORE, Feb. ILLUSIONS
officers have seized unstamped opium to
the value of $4,000 in the Chinese
quarter. The seizure was made under
the recent tariff act requiring all opium
to be passed through the custom house
for the respective districts whereupon
payment Of duty it will be stamped.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

New YoRK, Feb. 7.-Antonio
Layidia, commission merchant al "a
State street with a branch at Merida,
Yucatan, made an assignment to-day
with preferences amounting TO 100000
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12
stole sIoo and Escaped.

An unknown negro grabbed lady's
pocket-book containing 800 in street
car in this city Friday morning and
escaped. The lady was accompanied by
her husband, but the latter did not give
chase.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12
4 ROLD R0RRERr.
The Residence of George II. Townsend
Burgiarized Early Last Evening.

Two burglars entered the residence Of
George r. Townsend, 5ts w. Eleventh
street, yesterday week, at about z
O'Clock, and stole two silk dresses be-
longing to Mrs. Townsend and an over
coat belonging to Mr.. Townsend. The
thieves effected an entrance by climbing
up an arber at the rear of the house and
getting in ne bathroom window. They
then went to the front bedroom, ran
sacked it and departed.
The robbery was committed while Mr..
Townsend and family were on the first
floor. There is no clue to the bold in
truders.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

An enormous amount of suffering Is endured
through ignorance Of best means of relief.
thousands suffer with catar1h, who could bo
cured in little while by Old Saut's Catarrh
Cure . canta.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

The Case, Against Franz II. Jones Dis
missed by United States Commissioner

Frank II. Jones was charged at the
United States Court ON Saturday before
United States Commissioner Smith that
he did take a letter which had thereto
fore been in the custody Of n letter car
rier before the same had been delivered
to the person to whom il had been di-
rected with design to obstruet the cor-
respondence or to pry into the business
of another.
The letter was from the Malena
Cement Company Of Philadelphia, adj
dressed to Charles II. Hurst, No. 203
Tatnall street. Jones lives in the same
house and has been doing business with
Hurst. The latter swore out the war
rant of arrest stating that Jones opened
a letter of his on Friday without per-
mission, District Attorney Cooper
prosecuted.
From several witnesses it was proved
that the two men were in the same
cement business and that Hurst had ac-
knowled Jones' partnership to different
parties. The letter in question was the
only one opened by Jones. After hear
ing several witnesses the case was dis
missed
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

Clinton Johnson, promising young
farmer, died at his home near Strickers-
vile, Pa, Thursday morning of typhoid
fever
Postal Railway Clerk Olin L. Bell of
this city, has been notified of pension
granted HIM. 1t was obtained by w. S.
McNair.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

MADISON, Wis, Feb 1.-THE Far
mers' Alliance branch Of the state agri-
cultural society has passed a resolution
i'll favor of the free coinage of silver.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12
THE NEWSPAPER MEN,

quick by instinct and training to
scent important and interesting
news for their readers, gathered
in numbers at our recent Open
ing, almost every Philadelphia
paper being represented.
The following are short ex-
tracts from their long notices
referring to different lines Of
goods:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12
STATE or ONO, CRY or To1EDo, :,

LUCAS COUNTY,
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath thathe
is the senior partner Of the firm Of J. F.
Cheney Il Co., doing business in the city
Of Toledo, county and state aforesaid,
and that said firm will pay the sum
of one hundred dollars for each and
every case of catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use OF Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day of December,
A. ID. 1886. A. w. GLEASON,
SEAL. Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally and acts directly on the blood and
mucuous surfaces of the system. Send
for testimonials, free.
+. j. CHENEY g. CO., Toledo, 0.
GSS-Sold by druggists, roc.
The amount Of water rent collections
lodged in the Union Bank for the month
of January is $107 ,062.3l.
Matthew Macklem, proprietor of the
Western Hotel, will soon remove 10
Landenburg, Pa, and there take charge
of the hotel owned by Ezra Lund.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

WILMINGTON, N. o., Feb, III. A.
Bonitz, editor and proprietor of the
Wilmington Messenger died this morn
ing.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

Next to ''death and taxes the most certain
til ng we know of is the cure OF piles by Old
SauFs Pile OiHt nent. Under fair conditions.
1t has never been known TO fail. Price only rs
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

Mrs. Thomas II. Green, wife Of the
proprietor OF Green's Hotel, Philadel-
phia, died Friday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

a woman who gave her name as Mrs.
Logan appeared at the Delaware Ave
nue. Station of the Baltimore g. Ohio
railroad Friday morning and asked if
her husband, whom she described, had
bought a ticket. She said that during
her absence from their home, early in
the morning, the husband took her
money and iewelry, amounting to
S1,sOO, and departed. The police APP
pear to know nothingof the occurrence.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

Rebecca Kelley, mother of Joshua
Kelley, Of this city, has been granted an
original invalid pension.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-09
THE TESTERS BELL.

If an old man only knew as much as a
young Stae thintS he does, how this old
globe would whirl.-Ram's Horn.
Rev. DIR. Primrose-I hear your husband
is dangerously i'll. hope he is prepared
If the worst should Gomez Mrs. Surface
I'm happy to say he is. Pa insisted upon
his taking out the policy before he mar
ried me.-Epoch.
Bulfnch-Miss Smilax has simply a
wonderful memory. Wooden-Why, what
proof has she given Of itS Bulhnch-Why,
] met her at a supper last night, and she
not only reminded me about our being en-
gagged last summer, but gave me num-
Der Of the details. Boston Courier.
How did you ever come to marry, old
man Thought you'd determined To stay
single ?" ~ had; but was introduced
one day to a girl who had determined new
er to marry, and our thoughts seemed to
harmonize so completely that-well, we
married each other. Puck.
III never publish another book anony-
mously as long as l live" said poet on
Christmas morning.
why not :" queried friend.
Because i have already received five
with the compliments of the season.
Harper's Magazine.
"Well, 1 never ~ exclaimed Mrs.
Snaggs.
You never what ?" asked her husband.
Here's piece in the paper that says it
is possible TO become intoxicated on rare
fed air. Did you ever hear of such q
thing ~
"Of course have. The expression air
tight obtained its origin from just that
fact. t."-Pittsburgh Chronicle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-09
MARRIED.

Marriage aud Funeral Notices, one insertion
6Oc. each additional the ton, I5c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-09
LOCAL ITEMS.

A SOCIAL will be given by the employees
of the Providence Telephone Company In
Oriental Hall this evening.
TROOP b of the First Battalion of Cav
airy r. /. M, will have a military and
civic social in the armory, Wayland build
ing, next Tuesday evening.
The second recital by the pupils OF Hans
Schneider, assisted by Mr.. Albert Foster,
violinist, and Mr.. Edward Wehrlin, cello,
will be given in the Conrad building next
Monday at s p. NJ.
The Church Of the New Jerusalem Will
hold Christmas bazaar in the vestry OF
the church, corner of Broad and Linden
streets, this and tomorrow afternoons Ior
the sale of Christmas articles.
The Social Workers Of the Jefferson
Street Baptist Church will give. a grand
concert at the church this evening. The
following talent will assist: The 0beron
Quartette, Miss Annie Scrutton Hough,
reader Miss Lillian Eddy, soprano Fred.
&. Lawton, baritone: Miss Phoebe n.
Con and Joseph Lemaire, violinists MISS
Lillian f. Brown, accompanist; II. A.
Baxter, pianist.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.
LEGAL NOTICES.
SHERIFE,S SALE.

BY virtne OF an execution No. 5,5i6, issued from
the District ont q tue sixth Judicial Dis
Jsturnaole 70 said Court on the sEvENTH DAY OF
narch, a. u. lsb2, wherein Thomas ID. Edwards
Milie Gage, Of said Providence, was the defend
snt. Will be sold AZ puUllc auction on THrWSDAY
Dseu l5th 1891, ai IA O'Clock. All AT the stable
ii the Irar Of No. as High street in said Pruyi-
d. nee. the following des rbed personal prsuerty
which was by me attaC he'd ON the original writ ia
the suit In which the above described execution was
ehtained, VIZ: one roam mare, one express wagon
one blanket one harness, one robe. etc.
Levied On this SEVENTH DAY of DeSe nber, A.
II 1881. ~ 40 oclo y. NJ, and will be sold 20
Justify said execution, II sufficient
SAMU Ell y. GARDINER, Deputy Sheriff
p W. SMITH. Attorney 5b Westminster street
Room %.