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Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-06

THAvE A STORE on canai-st in one of the
very best locations and paying over per
cent net roflts; call at Me-. 80 and 81. Aes
Housemau Block. A. X. Antis6el. 40
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-06

4 BARGAIN In north part Of city; house and
"A lot; all for 500. Telephone s55. A. r. An
tisdel. lO
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-08

The poor trustees in session at the aims
house Yesterday week transacted but little
business. Superintendent Guthrie reported
229 inmates in the institution of whom 80
are negroes. Nine deaths occurred during
the R. n month arh The mo monthly ray roll Of
offered resolution providing for the fenc-
ing of the ''potter's field" planting the
enclosure with shrubbery and making it
fairly attractive. Mr.. Herbert made a
strong argument in favor ofthe resolution,
which was referred TO committee to as
certain cost of work, &c. A communica-
tion from L. r. Cochran requested that he
be released from the bond Of Edmund
Haman, or at least a portion of his pro-
perty be relieved from the bond'as he de
sired to negotiate the sale of portion
and could not make the transfer unless it
was released by the board. He offered the
name of John t. Hickey, who was accept
able to the other sureties, and the attorney
was instructed to release Mr. Cochran and
execute new bond, providing it was as
certained that the boards interests would
not be jeopardized by the change,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-08
a CRRIsTN4S TREE BURNS.
John NJ. Rogers Residence Damaged by
Water and Fire.

A Christmas tree in the residence of
John M. Rogers, No. 1901 Delaware
avenue, took fire from one of its lighted
candles shortly after O'Clock Thursday
afternoon. Several children were in the
room, but the remainder Of the family
were upstairs. The tree blazed up and
filled the room with smoke.
Efforts were made to smother the
flames with rugs, but the smoke drove
every one from the room. Some one
ran to the telephone to notify the ex-
change Of the fire, but in the confusion
the new directions were not strictly ad-
hered to, and the attention of the ex-
change could not be obtained.
Finally man who was passing ran
to Delaware avenue and du Pont streets
and sent out an alarm from box 27, at
4.30 o'clock.
When the engines arrived several
streams of water were put into the
room where the fire was, and in the
deluge that followed it was quickly
drowned out. This room and the hall
way, which were finely frescoed, car
peted and furnished, were badly dam
aged by water and smoke. The carpet
and some of the furniture were ruined
and piano soaked through, The loss
will be nearly $1,000, fully covered by
insurance,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-08
GoLDEN mEnDLNG.


MIR. and Mrs. Samuel NJ. Talley Cele-
brate Their 50th Anniversary.
The fiftieth anniversary of the we'd
ding of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel M. Talley,
was celebrated at their home, in Bran
dywine hundred, yesterday week. There
was a large gathering of relatives and
friends, and the event was one of great
sociability. Mr.. Talley built the house
he occupies, and commenced housekeeF-
ing in 1s41. He has resided there oo5-j
tinuously since that time. He has been
a member of Bethel NJ. L. Church since
his majority, and nearly all of the time
has been closely identified with its in
terests, holding the office of steward or
trustee.
A bountiful collation. was served to
the guests and congratulatory speeches
were made by the Rev. A. P. Prettyman,
John Aldred and William A. Tally. An
original poem composed for the occa-
sion, was read by the author, Miss Ida
Green.
Letters of congratulation were re-
ceiyed from brother of the bride, Will
liam Day Of Des Moines, Iowa; Joseph
w. Day and John L. Day of Reading,
Pa, and John D. Talley of Brooklyn,
N. Y.
hHiplS tlost pIeSenb WGIS' w lnIlelu
S. Talley and wife, ]. Harley Tailey,
Samuel M. Talley, Jr., Miss Ellen 4.
Talley, Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Green and
family, Mrs.F. D.Talley and family, Mr..
and Mrs. John w. Day, Il. r. Day,
Mr.. and Mrs. William f. Mckee Of
Dover, Del, Mr.. and Mrs. John Aldred
of West Chester, Pa, Mr.. and Mrs Mill
lard Day, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas J. Day,
DR.. Harvey Day and wife, Charles
w. Day, Miss Helen Day, Mr..
and Mrs. William w. Day,
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Harry Day,
Mrs. Sarah A. Perkins, Leslie Perkins,
the Rev. A. p, Prettyman and wife, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry NJ. Barlow, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Q. Weer, Mr.. and Mrs.
William A. Talley, Mr., and Ms, Robert
Talley, Mrs. Thomas Talley, Mrs. Brin-
ton Talley, Mrs. Charles Talley, Thomas
z. Talley, Mrs. Sarah Kellum, Joseph
Kellum, Mr.. and Mrs. William Miller,
Mrs. Lydia Forwood, Mr., and Mrs.
George I. Barlow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-08
Fires DURING 1890.
Nearly 100000 Went Up in Smolse--
Insurance Three-auarters.


During 1890 there were 81 fires in Will
mington. The total loss was nearly
100000 and the insurance nearly three
quarters of that amount.
Tho record by months with mention OF
the fires which did damage of over II, ,00C
follows;
January = Seven fires. January 1st,
Hubert Cassidy's carpenter shop, loss,
81 800; 18th. feed store of Dickey Il CO.,
Front and Orange streets, loss on building
and stock, 5000; insurance, $1,000 2lst,
barn of Il. |. du Pont & Co., loss $4,000;
2lst, McCabe IL Darragh's match factory,
loss $4,000; insurance 1880. Total loss,
S29, 800; insurance, S12, $50.
February fires. Total loss 81 500;
insurance, 81 500.
March-Three fires. March 22d No. 315
West Second street, loss 81 800. Total loss
81 $50. insurance, 81 $50.
April-Four fires. April 9th, Johnson
Forge Gempany's Works, South Whining
ton; loss, $4,000; insured. Total loss,
S10750. insurance, s1O,600.
May--two fires. Trifling loss.
Junc-l'ive fires. Total loss, s60O in
snrance, S400.
Kanes paint store, No. s East Fourth
street. loss, $4,000; insurance, $4,000.
Total loss, S2563O; insurance, S1S,60O.
August-Six fires. August 9th, William
Bush's stable, Clayton street; loss, SO $500;
Insurance. $500; 9th, Mrs. Sooy's mill
merry store; loss, $780, Total loss, 5000;
Insurance. $4,000.
September-Five fires. September 1st,
store house Of the G. & ]. Pyle Company,
Sixth and Monroe streets; loss, 81, 700; in
snrance, S2,650. Total loss, $500; insur-
ance, 5000,
Ootober-Six fires. October 10th, Nos.
100 TO los West Sixth street; loss, 81 500;
partly insured; 3lst, stable at Front and
Tatnall streets; loss, 81, 500; partly insured.
Total loss, So, 900; insurance, S5,600
Noyember-Five fires 18th, barn of r.
!. DUPONT a. Co, Concord turnpike, loss
$500; insured; 9th, Kirkwood House,
Third and Shipley streets, loss $1,000; in
snrance $1,000; 10Th, Biermann Brothers
slaughter house and stable, South Will
mington, loss $1,000; fully insured. Total
loss, ST., 200; insurance, S11, 700.
December-Fiye fires. Total loss, 81, OPS
insurance, $500.
There were 10 iaist alarms during tie
year, and many that We're unnecessary
The total estimated loss is about 81, 600,
insurance, Ti.0Gp.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-08
NEH CASTLE.


NEW CASTLE, Jan. 1.-The new year was
ushered in with much ceremony in this
city. Watch meeting held in the NJ. u.
church was largely attended The
Rev. u. W. Walker, local preacher de
livcred fne sermon, and Prof. William
anderson of Delaware City conducted a
splendid service of song Just before the
close Of the old year, DR.. Hubbard con
Quoted an experience meeting, at the com
clisiom Of which revival services began.
Interesting services were also held in the
First Baptist Church. The City Cornet
Band, which gave Il hop in the X. of r..
hall appeared un the streets at midnight
and welcomed the new year with martial
music. All II o'clock all the church bells
and the old court house and high school
bells We're rnng vigorously Cannon and
guns banged away all over the city, and
fireworks were displayed.
Adelphia Lodge, No, ), X. of r., elected
the following officers last evening. ?. 9.
O., Thomas Kirk; G. g., Lewis Schmidt; ".
q, George Hewlett; Prelate, Joseph
Hughes; NJ. A., Thomas Hewlett; NJ. Of f.,
William IL. Barr; NJ. of r., Wilmer Han
son; Keeper of Records and Seals, h. L.
Dcakyne; Representative to Grand Lodge,
Joseph Hughes; Widow and Orphans
Hanson; !. g., Frank Nining; o. g.,
George Wilhelme.
Mrs. William T. Zane of Market street,
who was struck and run over by horse
attached to sleigh on the corner Of
Orange and Delaware streets on Tuesday
night, is much better this morning. Mrs,
Zane started to cross the street ahead of
several sleighs that were racing, but when
half way over, she became bewildered and
was struck by A. II. Dennson's horse.
Constable Israel Riding, collector of
county taxes for this hundred, has been
greatly misrepresented iii the tables Of 1890
taxes paid into the county treasury. that
have recently been published These credit
him with having paid Sl,5OO, whereas he
has paid $1,000. The additional 81 500 was
mailed to the treasurer few days before
Christmas and Collector Riding now has
the receipt for the same. The collector at
tributes the present financial condition Of
New Castle county to the ill-success of the
farmers last year. He says that scores of
prosperous farmers, who own land and
have always been successful have declined
to pay their taxes when called upon, and
they have put him off so frequently on the
ground that they could not possibly spare
the money, that his duty has become pain
flll to him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-08
FIRE AT a JEwE1RY STORE.
1t Catches Fire During the Short Alb
sence of the Proprietor and Is Ex-
tinguisiied Before His Return.


sence of the Proprietor and Is Ex-
tinguisifed Before His Return.
The fire alarm from box z, Masonic
Temple, was rung little before noon
Friday morning. It was caused by fire
that had been discovered in the jewelry
store of A. 4. De Normandie, No. SOB
Shipley street. A young man named
Green was going past the building when
he noticed smoke creeping from the
windows. The store door was closed
and notice upon it said, "Out after a
clock, back after 12."
The men broke in at side window
and on entering the store found the
counter on fire from an upset oil can.
The floor also was blazing. The counter
was quickly torn up and put out of
doors. A thoughtless person caught up
the burning oil can and threw it flaring
into the crowd which by this time num-
bered over 300 people. The clothing Of
lad who was struck by the blazing
comet-like missile Immediately caught
fire. This, however, was quickly ex-
tinguished. The fire in the store was
put out without the aid of the depart
ment, which had arrived. The damage
was slight, probably $50 will cover all.
In the absence of the proprietor Ser
geant Blackburn, Special Officer Whann
and some neighbors stayed around to
protect the property. The popularity
about the fire was that it caught alight
during the short absence of the proprie-
tor and was eXtinguished also before his
return.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-08
NOT TO BE P0oH pooHED.
Higgins Intimates That He Would Like
to Meet MIR. Gray on the Field of
unant.

Higgins Intimates That He Would Like
to Meet MIR. Gray the Field of
Honor.
A Washington dispatch says In the SEN
ate yesterday week Mr.. Higgins recalled the
assertion made by his colleague (Mr. Gray
some week or two ago, to the effect that
certain remarks of his (Mr. Higgins) on the
subject of election laws and there admins
tration in Delaware We're without any
foundation of truth" He did not propose,
he said, to initiate his colleague by uttering
any word that would be grossly unparlia-
mentary or degrading to the dignity of the
Senate. The statement of his colleague
had not been merely a denial but it had
been couched in terms which, in days gone
would have brought certain physical, seri-
Gus consequences, which the ethics of the
present day did not countenance, He pro-
posed, however, to appeal to the people of
Delaware, u forum before which it would
not be necessary to addlce any testimony,
because they new the facts, and knew
whetherhe had spoken the etruth or whether
his colleague had.
Mr.. Gray disavowed having had any in
tention to ilnpute to his colleague any par
ticipation in fhe partisan ISLANDERS repeated
by his colleague, and disclaimed any pur-
pose of personal attack upon him,
Mr. Higgins said he was glad to accept
the disaVowal of his colleague.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-08
oBITUARY.
Death of II. N Caldwell, f. II. Hopes
and L. X. Lodge.


Richard Nelson Caldwell member Of the
jewelry firm of j. Il. Caldwell & Co., Phila-
delphia, died yesterday week of scarlet fever,
aged 81 years. Mr.. Caldwell was the sec
ond son of the founder of the firm and a
brother of J. Albert Caldwell of the same
firm. !s!e was an expert cricketer, and
held membership in the Young America
and Germantown Clubs. He was also a
well-known and popular member of the
Rittenhouse Club, and was general
favorite in society. The interment will
take place in South Laurel Hill cemetery.
The death of Edward ii. Hopes occurred
yesterday week atNo. 1874 Arch street
Philadelphia, in the 72d year of his age
For upward of % years Mr.. Hopes was
the senior member of the firm of Hopes
& Townsend, retiring in 1875. For great
many years Mr. Hopes has been in poor
health, but had been actually confined to
his bed for two weeks past. A widow,
daughter and son survive him.
L. X. Lodge, the superintendent of the
Altoona division of the Pennsylvania rail
road, died at his residence in Altoona, Pa,
yesterday week, of pneumonia aged 40
years. Mr.. Lodge has been in the employ
of the Pennsylvania railroad for 20 years,
and was formerly stationed at Media, Pa,
in charge of the w. G. & P, railroad. The
funeral took place at Lewisburg, Pa.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-08
eroReE e. WnIraknR pEAp.
The Owner!sof the Iron Works at Prin,
cipio, Cecil County, Md.

clplO, tecll county, hlu.
ELKToN, Dec. 3l.-George p. Whitaker,
the well-known ironmaster and million
aire died at his home at Principle iron
works, in Cecil county, this morning, on
his S7th birthday, after an illness of some
months of the infirnities incident to old
age. He was born in Berks county, Pa,
December 3lst, 1903, and was the son of
Joseph and Mary Whitaker, who were of
English extraction, and was the youngest
Of a family of IA children. His early years
were spent in farming, but when about 10
years of age, he began to work at the Del
aware iron works, in New Castle county,
Del, where he remained about two years.
Subsequently he became manager of the
Gibraltar forges, near Reading, Pa, and in
1927, came to Cecil county and pllr-
chased an interest in the rolling
Elk creek, west of Cowantown, and
formed partnership with his relative,
Francis A. Whitaker. Since that time he
has been closely identified with the iron
industry in Cecil county and in Pennsyl-
vania and West Virginia. More than half
a century ago he, in connection with
others, purchased the old historic Principle
Furnace, not far from Perryville, which
had been out of use for many years. The
wilderness long since gave place to the
thriving village in which Mr.. Whitaker
has resided for the last fifty years. This
furnace was one of the first erected in the
province of Maryland, and was in opera
tion away back when the last remnants of
the Indian tribes vet fingered in the hunt
ing grounds of their ancestors.
Mr.. Whitaker was very successful in
business, and in addition to his large in
terest in the iron works in Wheeling
West Virginia, is the owner of an mex
haustible iron mine on Iron Hill, in New
Castle county, Delaware, which was
opened and worked by the early Welsh
settlers, on the Welsh tract. He was the
largest land-holder in Cecil county, being
assessed with about 1880 cares, which,
with his other property here, is valued at
$l5o,5S22, which is small part Of the estate
he has left.
Mr., Whitaker was elected to the state
legislature from Cecil county, in 1867, by
the National Union, or Johnson party, and
for some years represented the state of
Maryland in the board Of directors of the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-08
aIiddlotown New Years Dance.
Special corrsspondonee /" Of Gazette and Journ,

special Correspondence ol Gazette and journal
M1pnLETowN, Jan. 1.-The dance given
by the Young Mems Social Club in the
Opera House last night was a very pleasant
affair. About 80 couple were present and
participated in the dance and as many
more viewed the brilliant scene. Oglesbyfs
orchestra Of Chester furnished the music
Refreshments were served about midnight,
after which dancing was again resumed
Amonga the many present from dis
tance were Mr.. and Mrs Percival Bailey,
Martin Walker, Harry McIntire and Mr..
Imhoff, Philadelphia; Charles Cullen,
son of Judge Cullen of Georgetown, Del;
William II. Cacy and sister, and Miss
Minnie Cacy, Masseys, Md; Parke Postles,
John Walls and lady, Wilmington Alex.
Evans, Elkton; Thomas Conrv, Henry
Brady, Miss Carrie Brady, the Howard
brothers and Miss Bessie Gonry Chesa-
peale City; s. Pennewell, Greenwood; I.
g. Frame, Newark; Bradford Murphy,
Miss Alice Mills, Clayton; Miss Lizzie
Willis, Milford; Miss Massey, Howard
Culhreth, MIR. Massey, Mr.. Bradford and
Miss Hilliard, David Harlan. Dover; Miss
Emma Wilson, Georgetown, Nd; Mr.
Vansant, Church Hill, Md; Beulah Clay
ton, Mt Pleasant; Harry Cleaver, Chesa-
peake City
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-08
THE GLOBE HOTEL FIRE.
Several of the Guests Narrowly Escal
Death.

Death.
HALIFAX, N. s., Jan. 1.-The loss of J.
W. Salterio, clothing dealer, who occupied
the ground floor of the Globe Hotel, which
was burned last night, is now estimated at
$4,000, with $1,000 insurance.
There were many narrow escapes, several
persons having to leap from the windows.
It is believed, however, that no lives were
lost. The building occupied by 0utbit &
Monaghan was considerably damaged, and
several other buildings were slightly
burned. 1t is thought that all the property
but accurate figures cannot now be OBJ
tanned
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-08

Chief Of Police Swiggett reports 264 ar
rests for last month, divided as follows !.
Arson, /; assault and battery 25; assault
with intent to commit murder, 4; burglary,
|; bigamy, l; cruelty to animals, 1; corner
lounging, s.. carrying concealed deadly
weapons, |; drunk, 1870; drunk and disor-
derly, 81; disorderly conduct, 21; embezzle-
Iment, |; held as witnesses, 3; highway rob
der false pretenses, 1; patients admitted, 3;
selling liquor without license, !; selling
liquor to minors, |; trespass, 3; unlawfuly
taking horse and carriage, |; using fe-
male child for immoral purposes, l. va
grancy, 8; total, 264. Amount of fines and
costs collected, $362.05; number of calls
made by the patrol wagon, 157; number of
dodgers, 904.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-08
DE TINS FORK.
The cIty's MortuarS Record for the Year
just Closed.

Between Janua " list, 1890, and Saturday
last, there were reported in this city 1, ,16S
deaths; l,l82 births, and 462 marriages.
The causes of leaJh ranged through list
of ia diseases, with number of others
from accidents.
A few of the diseases which caused the
most deaths are given below;
Accident, S2; apoplexy, II; bronchitis,
20; Brights disease 1G; consumption, 1853;
Group y; cancer, l6i congestion of brain,
n; catarrh, 16 commissions, A. cholera in
fantum, AZ; diphtheria, 8; enteritis, II;
general debility, AZ; heart disease 7O in
anition, 81; meningitis, 81; marasmus, AZ;
measles, IL; natural causes, "a; pneumonia,
tld paralysis, 49, peritonitis, IA; scarlet
fever, II; typhoid fever, So.
II is Of interest to note that consumption
leads the list, with pneumonia closely fol-
lowing. Bronchitis, Group and catarrh,
throat diseases have almost an equal num-
Der of victims each, There is but eight of
diphtheria Heart disease is third on the
list and meningitis fourth. Typhoid fever
had over half a hundred victims; scarlet
fever but ~ AZ children fell prey to
cholera infantum.
1bn ,1aafbS NV t,,on3be, ,,,nro -.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-08

Wilson's ambulance went out Of SER
vice with the old year During 1890,
ii carried 200 persons, being summoned
and promptly responding at all hours of
the day and night. The good it has done
is incalculable. Much suffering and
danger of death has been averted by the
promptness with which wounded per-
sons have been conveyed to their
homes or the hospitals.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-08
ADIEUS ny WIRE.
Fl. II. Carter's Farewell to the p, W. & b.
Rnilrond EmploYes.

The following are two dispatches that
flashed over the wires to the employees
Of the Maryland division (P., w. s. By
of the Pennsylvania railroad, at the end
Of the old and beginning Of the new
year:
WILMIYGToS, Dec. 31st, 1S90.-AH en-
ploges: take the opportunity of bidding
one and all of you goodbye, and am sure
You will be as loyal and faithful employees
70 my successor as You have been to me. /
wish you and your families every happi-
ness. II. ii. CARTER.
WILMINGTON, Jan. 1st 1s91.-4H en-
ploges. wish all employees and their fam
lilies very happy new year.
]. 3. HrTciIINsoN, Superintendent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-08
THE BLAINE HoUsE scoRcHED.
The Secretary's House But Not His Home
MOST DsInaCe Frnm Water.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Some excitement
was caused just before noon to-day by the
on fire. 1t appeared, however that the
fire had occurred in the handsome resi-
dence on du Pont Circle, owned by Secre-
tary Blaine, but leased and occupied by L.
y. Letter of Chicago.
The fire is supposed to have originated
in defective ifiue ut the top of the house.
the roof, and, owing to the difficulty of
reaching the flames, the iiremen had
severe task in extinguishing them before
they extended to the body Of the house.
The loss cannot yet be ascertained but
the principal damage appears to have been
caused by the wetting of the richly fur
nished interior.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-08
Celebration of sIavery,s Abolition.

The 28th anniversary Of The emanci-
patton of slavery was appropriately
celebrated Thursday. In the morning
the iev. Dr. Carr preached in lirth.l
Church, in the afternoon Mrs. Cook and
Mrs. Carr gave literary entertainment
in African Union Church and IL ts,
evening the Rev, w. Fl. Heard of igi0!-
adelphia and others delivered al ir
in Ezion Church. Large audien s
tended and the exercises were enjoyed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-08

Following Delawareans have been
granted pensions: Original Invalid
James Anderson, Taylor's Bridge;
William Condor, Smyrna. Additional
ns 51hn Lsae ssneGf 6sna 6Ef5anh %dov STda " 5sn1
Emily b., widow of Holiday M. Chal-
FAINT, Wilmington; Sarah, widow of
Clinton Coyle, Dover
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-08
4 Badge presented.

James D. Phillips, freight conductor
ON the Delaware railroad, was presented
with handsome gold badge of the
Order of Railway Conductors Thursday.
The crew of trainmen under Conductor
Phillips presented him with the badge.
The front bears the raised monogram Of
the order, and the back the owners
name,