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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-09-11

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When he returns ,
back from the track, the little Witch,
With glance that yearns,
Makes from tho men who circle near
4 sudden burst,
To ask him breathlesslyi. JACK, dear,
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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-09-11

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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29
FIFE IN A PLANNING MILL.
Fircbugs Supposed to Have Ilindled the
Bluze--TIio of Accidents.

Fire of incendiary origin was Sunday
evening discovered in the saw mill of
John Q. Dryer, on Tatnall street below
railroad about 0 o'clock. An unknown
woman gave the alarm to Watchman
Jackson, at the Harlan e. Hollingsworth
Company's yard. A force of men bat
tied with the flames, with expectation
Of subduing the fiery elements, for fully
half an hour before fire alarm box "a,
Front and Justison streets, was sounded
This brought the fire department out in
full force.
Flames were bursting forth from the
saw mill in every direction when the
firemen arrived and it was with diff
Guilty they prevented the flames from
destroying the entire works. The fire
ignited the elevator factory of John
Taylor which adjoins the saw mill and
the raw material on hand and also the
tools and machinery were badly dam
aged. Mr.. Taylor's loss will be about
$500, with only partial insurance upon
the destroyed property.
The saw mill was completely Quilted
The loss upon the machinery and stuff
on hand will not fall short of $4,000,
with an insurance in no way ample to
cover the loss. The saw mill and bend
ing mills of Mr.. Dryer are in the rear of
John Taylor's elevator factory and the
building is two-story brick structure
It was on the bottom floor of this struc-
ture and among large quantity of dry
material that the tirebug's torch is sup
posed to have been applied. The flames
burst forth from this portion of the
building and soon the structure was
enveloped in flames. There is no clue
to the perpetrator of the fire.
An accident befell Chief Robinson
during the fire which came near result
ing seriously. While the gallant chief
was at work in the building heavy log
fell upon him and pinned him to the
spot. 1t was with the greatest difficulty
that he extricated himself after every
one had fled from the building.
While responding to the fire the
Weccacoe hose carriage suffered the loss
of broken axle, while another acci-
dent happened the Liberty fire company
at Front and Tatnall streets, when the
hose carriage horse fell prone in tho
street. The animal was not seriously
injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29

The Baltimore SIM says: Among the
callers at Republican headquarters was
United States Senator Higgins of Della
ware, who was on his way to Washington
and stopped in Baltimore to spend few
hours with his friend, William 4. Hender-
son. He did not come to participate in the
Republican campaign in the city or state.
Speaking of the campaign in Baltimore,
Senator Higgins said that from what he
could gather of the situation it looked to
him that the fight against the Democrats
was similar to that in Philadelphia against
the Republicans. 1.-THE better clement of
the dominant parties" he said, think
that the time has come for change, and
1t would not surprise me much II this
change was secured at this election in both
places. These occasional defeats he con-
tinued, 'are good lessons to the party in
power, and act rs warning to them that
there is limit TO dictatoria administra-
ton, beyond which the people will not go.
Where the people do not administer these
occasional defeats it is a ease Of sparing
the rod and spelling the child, and
SPOILED politician becomes reckless"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29

Mrs. Hattie NJ Kimball widow of the
late Moses p. Kimball, has been elected
president of the Pennsboro & Harrisyille
Railroad Company, in West Virginia,
Samuel A. Clements of Greensburg, Pa,
is mistaken for MARK Twain" when he
becomes an innocent abroad. and is often
perplexed by the attentions he receives on
that account.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Osborne of Knox
vile, Tenn, are soon to celebrate the I'D
anniversary of their marriage They are
respectively 10l and go years of age, and
have 800 descendants.
DIR. Lenz, the explorer, has a warning
for tourists at Tangier who are eager to
buy Moroccan wares to carry home as
mementoes. Two large bazaars are filled
with goods and kept by Jews for the tour
ist trade. DR.. LEM says that most of these
articles are made in Paris, where the bust
ness of manufacturing Oriental antiquities
and art goods is carried on to 'e--e ex-
tent The price asked for these spurious
Moroccan wares is very high. Tourists
are advised, if they desire to buy genuine
specimens of Moroccan handiwoik, not to
visit these bazaars in company with native
servants or Interpreters, but to take with
them one of the European merchants of
the town. who can prevent their being i'm
posed upon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29
mAsonrn AppoIxrmENrs.
Grand Lodge Appointed Officers an,
Standing Committees.

Grand Lodge Appointed Officers and
Standing Committees.
For the M. w. Grand Lodge, A. f.
A. NJ, of Delaware, Grand Master
Wilds has made the following appoint
ments.
Grand Chaplain-Lewis II. jackson.
Senior Grand Deacon-Henry Clay
ton.
Grand Marshall. Parle Postles.
Grand Sword-bearer-Benjamin F.
Bartram.
Senior Grand Stcward-HiramR eedy
Junior Grand Steward-Archibald S.
Reed.
Grand Tyler-George X. Yates.
Committee on Foreign Correspondence
Lewis II. jackson, Daniel McClintock,
William w. Lohdell, Winfield S. Quig-
ley and Amos A. Watson.
Finance-Thomas Davidson, Joseph
w. II. Watson, Benton V. Weldon, Will
liam J. Stewart and Frank Belville.
By-laws-John +. salisbury, Joseph
A. Bond and John r. Almond.
redentials-James S. Dobb, Andrew
L. johnson and Francis l.. Carpenter.
Grand Charity Fund-Enoch Moore,
James w. Anthony and Hiram Reedy.
Reserve Fund-Wimer Palmer, John
A. Cranston and George II. Hall.
Jurisprudence-Joseph VII. Watson,
Thomas Davidson. John F. Salisbury,
Henry Clayton and j. Parkc Postles.
Work-James W. Anthony, Thomas
Davidson, Francis L. Carpenter, Alfred
G. Cox and Joseph w. H. Watson.
Lodge of nstruction-Francis L.
Carpenter, w. Stewart Almond, John
Hare, Harry Van Gasken, J. Thomas
Budd, James w. Anthony, Wilmer Pal
mer, .;rginius V. Harrison, Enoch
Moore and John l.. Clark.
Grand Lodge Library Benjamin A.
Groves, William p. Orr, Jr., Elias II.
johnson, Irvine NJ. Finn, Benjamin F.
Bartram and Charles l.. Moore.
Past Grand Masters Likeness-James
G. Pickles, George Mcintyre and Joseph
L. Cahall.
Past Grand Masters Jewels-J. Paul
Lukens, James A. Hopkins and r. ]. NJ
Gorly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29
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THE II. C. O.'s BIG MOVE.



ReadiDg Railroads and Acquisition of
River Frontage.
The contract of building piers and
dredging the Delaware river frontage of
the Scott Grace. property, 40 acres, ad-
joining the Clyde property, near Clay
mont, has been let to the Atlas Dredging
Company of this city. The work is to
be completed by February list, 1892.
When finished it will afford opportunity
for extensive shipping works and COM
mercial business. The name of the
buyer is not divulged as the property
transfer has only just been effected. 1t
was stated that a railroad company is
the purchaser. The statement has also
been made in this city that big Phila-
delphia iron foundry plant will be
established there. A more reasonable
explanation obtained at Claymont
is that it is the outcome
of the b. & o. railroads efforts to gain
water front and wharfage along the
river. 1t is understood that the B. & O,
railroad really represents the Reading
railroad, which owns the river shore
line from Gray's Ferry to Chester, pur-
chased from the p, w. & B. railroad
some l6 or IS years ago, and which has
since been extended to Linwood at the
state line. The Reading company has
no charter in Delaware, so the junction
will be obtained by the b. g. o connec-
ton. This will be made from Linwood
to q point on the B. & o. above Will
mington, somewhere between Claymont
and this city.
The Scott Grace farm is strip of 40
acres standing at right angles to the
river. Half of it is in Delaware and the
other half in Pennsylvania.
Under these arrangements the two
railways will be enabled, it is believed,
to control vast steam shipping and COM
mercial interests which their previous
condition debarred them from holding.
1t is understood the price paid for the
Grace farm was about $3.50 per acre.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29
odd rcIlows, Demonstration.

The celebration of the second ami
versary of the dedication of Eden Hall,
next week, will be an elaborate affair.
On Wednesday evening Lieutenant
general John @. Underwood of the
Patriarchs Militant will lecture in Web
ster's academy, under the auspices of
Eden Lodge, |. o. o. F., on "Odd Fell
lowship." Tickets for the lecture can
be obtained from members of the lodge.
At 1.30 p. m. on Thursday, Eden Lodge
will assemble at Eden Hall and proceed
thence to the Central Hotel to escort
General Underwood, Grand Master
Jester and other grand officers and in
vlted guests to the hall, where, at p.
M, the lodge will assemble in adjourned
session and confer the initiatory degree.
From $50 to $50 p. m, there will be
supper and an informal reception. The
lodge will assemble in regular session at
7.30 p. m, when degrees will be con-
ferred. New paraphernalia will be used
and nobody will be admitted after 7.45
D.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29
NEW soUND STEAMER.
The Propeller Maine win DO Launched
Next Saturday,

NeAt saturday.
The steamer Maine, building by the
Harlan & Hcllingsworth Company for
the Providence 6 Stonington Steamboat
Company, to carry passengers and
freight between New York city and
Boston, will be launched next Saturday,
at about noon.
She Is a decided departure from the
style of vessels heretofore built for
Sound traffic, as she is a propeller. 1t
is thought that she can be run much
more economically, and at the same
time carry more freight. The Maine
and her sister boat, the New Hamp-
shire, are guaranteed to develop speed
OF II miles an hour. They are steel
boats, with accommodations for 500 pas
sengers and 10 in crew. Their general
dimensions are $40 feet over all, IA feet
beam ut load line, 60 feet at guards and
12t feet draught.
The main engine is an inverted, direct
acting, surface-condensing, triple ex-
pansion engine, with the high pressure
cylinder % inches in diameter, the
intermediate 45 inches and the low 81
inches, the stroke being AZ inches. The
propeller is of cast iron, four-blanded,
and 13t feet in diameter. There are
four boilers, 1874 feet in diameter and
liz feet long.
The passenger accommodation will be
ample and elaborate. The saloon pro-
vides a promenade space 243 feet in
length, with 100 staterooms Save for
the Enclosure about the smoke-stack, the
engine, skylight and the stairway, the
floor is unobstructed between the state.
rooms. The cabin finish will be in
white and gold, with bevelled mirrors.
The observation-room forward is one of
the new features. On the gallery deck
and connected by sliding doors with the
observation room is the dining-saloon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29
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a PRISONER BECOMES INSANE.
John Mccullough An Breeding Over ar
Assault becomes Insane.

John Mccullough was taken to the
Delaware Hospital for the insane at
Farnhurst Monday, raving mad Since
his arrest for assaulting Barney McKern
in saloon brawl at Front and Poplar
streets, week ago, Mccullough has
been confined at the city hall to await
McKerns injuries. Tc had been told
that his victim was going to die, and the
horrible suspicion OF being branded as
murderer preyed upon the prisoners
mind, it is thought, until it drove him to
the mad house. Mccullough frequently
raved about the nssonlt upon McKern
while imprisoned 'ity hall, and at
times shuddered Aaginary assail-
ant in the city l. corridor, when he
called upon a man famed Riley to save
his life. Riley, it is said, will be wit
ness when the Mccullough case is
brought to trial.
When Mccullough was taken to the
insane hospital Monday after an ex-
animation had been made by Drs. Baird
and Harris, it required several officers
to hold him, and not until he was Sc
curely handcuffed did he submit to his
removal. Mccullough, it is said, re-
ceives an income from some source in
Ireland, and has no known relatives
this side the water.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29
DELAWARE BAPTIST UNION.
Programme of Exercises of It's Next An
nual Meeting.


nual Meeting.
Delaware Baptist Union, comprising
this State and Delaware county, Penn
sylvania, will hold its annual meeting in
Brandywlne Baptist Church, near
Chadd's Ford, Oh November 18th and
18th. The following programme has
been arranged:
NOVEMBER 17TH.
Morning-9.30 o'clock, devotional ex-
ercises, conducted by the moderator;
10, address of welcome by the Rev. |. N.
Earle and response by the Few. John
Miller; 1920, Introductory sermon, by
the Rev. Frank Howcs; II, election of
officers. report of committee on pro-
gramme and appointment of commit
tees; 11.30, general conference, "How
Can Delaware Baptist Union be made
more Helpful to tho Churches ?" opened
by the Rev. S. s. Woodward.
Afternoon, Bible-school work-2
O'clock, prayer meeting led by the Rev.
B. I. Moore; 80, address by the Rev.
w. II. Patton on 1.-THE Teachers Need
of the Holy Spirit" and discussion
opened by William Russell; 8, address
by the Rev. w. j. Cambron on "Child
Conversion" and discussion opened by
Parry Lukens; $50, address by the Rev.
NJ. II. Fixes on 1.-THE Bible or Leafet,
Which 2" and discussion opened by
Harry Emmons, ESQ.,; A, verbal reports
from schools.
Night,young peoples work. o'clock,
song service, led by the Rev. j. NJ.
Savers; 7.30, address by the Rev. D. r..
Firor on wrhe Field for Young PEOPLES
Work." 7.45, address by the Rev. Moses
Heath on 1.-THE Training of the Work.
ers;" 8, address by the Rev. G. l.. VIII
liams on Organization for Work." 8. 10,
address or sermon.
NOVEMBER 18TH.
Morning, church work-9 o'clock,
prayer meeting, led by the Rev. ]. w.
Brown: $50, reports from churches;
1880, address by the Rev. j. NJ. Savers
on why Are Our Country Churches
Dying 7" 1850, address by the Rev. G.
W. W. Bishop on "How to Develop the
Benevolence of Our Churches 7" ii. is,
doctrinal sermon, by the Rev. DIR. w. f.
cambridge.
Afternoon, missionary session.
o'clock, prayer for missions; 2.o0, con-
ference on local missions, "What is Del
aware Union Doingg" and "What
Might it Do for Local Missions ~
opened by the Rev. DIR. r.. B. Cook, fol-
lowed by w. r. Burrell and others; B.
woman's missionary meeting; A, foreign
home and State missions, Bible and edu-
cational work, 10 minutes each.
Night-7.30 o'clock, service of song
led by the Rev. G. A. Guenther; 7.45
address by the Rev. j. E. Willis, on
"The Baptism of the Spirit, What Is
It?" 8, address by the Rev. John Brooks
on "'rhe Baptism of the Spirit, What
Will it Do for Me?" S.15, address by
the Rev. Mr.. Catlett on 1.-The Baptism
of the Spirit, How to Obtain 1t :" $50
sermon, followed by conference meeting.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29
nrotherhood or the Union.

The following standing committees
of the Supreme Circle, b Of u, which
recently convened in this city, have
been appointed: Finance, George w.
Fenner of New Jersey, and II. B.
Waller and Henry +, Davis of Penn
sylvania; Law and Usage, John Thrack-
martin of New Jersey; o. W., c. Wilma
of Pennsylvania and II. II. Ennis OF
Delaware; Appeals and Grievances, G.
Q. Mehrer Of Pennsylvania, +. Lore of
New Jersey and S. L. Bassett Of Della
ware.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29
oNE ENJOYS

NV IL ~E--rAN- N ~ H ~
Both the method and results
when Syrup of Figs is taken it;
is pleasant and refreshing to the
taste, and acts gently yet
promptly on the Kidneys Liver,
and Bowels, cleanses the system
effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and levers and cures
habitual constipation. Syrup of
Figs is the only remedy OF its
kind ever produced, pleasing to
the taste and acceptable to the
stomach, prompt in its action
and truly beneficial in its effects,
prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable sub
stances, its many excellent quail
ties commend it to all and have
made it the most popular rem
edy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in soc
and ST bottles by all leading
druggists. Any reliable drug
gists who may not have it on
hand will procure it promptly
for any one who wishes to try
it. Do not accept any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL
LOUISVILLE, XII. NEW YORK. n. r.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29
CENTURY RECORD BROKEN.


ID. 4. McDaniel Brenks tho Century
Record: Time, 8 Hours, 80 Minutes.
b. Frank Mcdaniel has at length
made q record for himself, and most
creditable one, too, in winning the cen
fury race of Saturday last. The run
was over the course from Market street
bridge to Dover and back. There were
numerous incidents, breakdowns,
changes, &C., along the route, but the
winner eventually got home with the
century record breaking time of hours
so minutes, beating the previous record,
that of d. +, Mayne's, by minutes.
The Others competing in the race were !;
w. G. Seeds, D. f. Mayne, S. w. Merri-
hew and ]. L. Hanley. w. G. Gibbons
started and timed them. Mayne led the
riding, reaching Smyrna at 1890 and
Dover an hour later, thus breaking
Seeds previous record by z minutes.
His actual century race time was 8
hours, 80 minutes and 8 seconds.
McDaniel's actual time was hours and
SO minutes. d. L. Mayne's fine riding
and fast spuats, especially on the return,
was the admiration of his competitors.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29
a MBRonANr rAILon,s rRoun1p,
Samuel II. Thorp, Merchant Tailor, at
No. SII Market Street. Missing

Samuel Il. Thorp, Merchant Tailor, at
No. 81 Market Street, Missing.
When the creditors of Samuel r.
Thorp, merchant tailor at No. S11
Market street, went to his store Monday
morning they found the door locked
and the place deserted. Securing key
the door was unlocked and then for the
first time it became known that the tailor
was absent. Everything had been re-
moved during the night or early morn
ing and nothing but an iron safe, too
heavy to be taken away, was found.
Every piece Of goods was removed and
hanging on the walls were two bills for
lighting from the Wilmington Electric
Company, amounting in all to $3S.1S.
Samuel Murphey was the first creditor
upon the scene this morning with q
claim Of $s3.44 for store rent.
There were also numerous other
creditors, including il is said, Phila-
delphia merchant with a bill of 500 for
fine silks.
Mr.. rhorp could not be found at his
residence on Monday, nor did his wife
know of his whereabouts. She stated,
however, that her husband had left
home at II O'Clock in the morning and she
had not seen him since.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29
Thrilling Escape of Passengers.

BIRMINaHAM, ALA, Oct. 27.-On the
Birmingham & Atlantic railroad yester-
day passenger train of two coaches
went through a burning treste 20 feet
high and was entirely consumed. All
the passengers broke through the win
dows and escaped unhurt. Engineer
Nortcute and the fireman were pulled
out of the wreck by the passengers.
Nortcute and his brother, the conductor
were both hurt, but not dangerously SO.
A tramp had slept in cabin near there,
set it atire and left it SO and the trestle
caught from the cabin.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29
THEY WE'RE AFTER HIM.
"White Caps" Rid Town of q Boisterous
Citizen--They Try to Shoot Him.

CHICAGO, Oct. 27.--A special dispatch
from Tuscola, ILL.,, says: Late last night
about fifty unknown men, calling them
selves white caps" attacked the store Of
John Miller, a harnessmaker of Garrett,
wishing to get hold of the proprietor for
the purpose of lynching him. They tore
out one end of the frame building, when
the hiding man leaped througha window
and ran. A volley of 90 or 80 shots
from shot guns and revolvers was fired
at him, but, as it was very dark, it Is
thought that he was not hurt. They
then returned TO his store and COM
pletely overturned it throwing his goods
out.
Miller is said TO be bad citizen and
has ruled Garrett in cowboy fashion
when he gets on spree. Last evening
he took the middle of the street with
two revolvers and fired dozen shots at
people on the streets. This was too
much for the citizens and they resolved
to end his career last night. He has
disappeared.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29

There is a great deal of interest exist
ing in local militia circles in regard to
the proposition of having representa-
ton, or possibly the presence of all the
companies of the First Regiment at the
Worlds Fair. The members of Troop
b are very enthusiastic over the project.
General II. II. Kenney and Major l, j.
Wootten Of the cavalry squadron, went
TO Chicago on Saturday to attend con-
ference of militia authorities to decide
upon plan for the national guard to be
represented at the Worlds Fair.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29

The savings feature of the relief de-
partment of the Baltimore & Ohio Rail-
road Company has declared q dividend
of / per cent to all depositors having
accounts drawing interest at the close of
the fiscal year ended September 30th,
last. This dividend it an addition to the
per cent interest guaranteed under the
regulations, and, taken with that, is
equivalent to 8 per cent per annum on
deposits,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29

Father De Ruyter, pastor Of ST.
Joseph's Colored Church, this city, who
has been seriously i'll at Brooklyn
hospital for several months, is greatly
improved in health. lie was able TO
take short walk one day last week and
is now able to walk daily in the hospital
corridors. 1t is expected that he Will
icsume his pastoral duties within three
weeks.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF UHzoIte unu JUufnuI
DOVER, Oct. 81 The frame dwelling
owned by Hozel & Pennewlll, situated
on State street, near the mill pond, was
entirely destroyed by fire this morning
Loss, $4,000; fully insured in Kent
County Mutual. The household goods
of the tenant, Mrs. Phoebe Conklin,
were also lost. The fire department
was unable to render any assistance, as
the building was beyond the town limits.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29

William Bright has sold to G. B.
Prettyman of Philadelphia, for $2o,700,
property at Rehoboth, consisting of the
Bright House, all Of its furniture and
outbuildings, and ten lots, Nos. Z, s, 0
and 10 on Surf avenue, Nos. 2, and Q
on Delaware avenue and Nos. /, and
13 on Brooklyn avenue. Mr. Prettyman
will enlarge the hotel and greatly i'm
prove it. o. Percy Bright, Esq, who
has offices in this city and Philadelphia
prepared the deeds and attended to all
the details of the sale.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-29

1.-THE funeral of Councilman George
Mccall was held Saturday afternoon
and largely attended. Services We're
conducted at his late residence, No. 704
French street, by the Rev. John France,
and at the grave by Corfnthian Lodge,
A. +. A. NJ. Members of the lodge
served as pail bearers and burial was
made in Wilmington and Brandywine
cemetery.