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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23
a Proposed Berry Crato Trust,

SALISBURY, Nd, April 1S.--An effort
is being made to draw the berry crate
and basket manufacturers on this PENN
sula into combination for the purpose
OF regulating and advancing prices.
9. II. Brown of the Portsmouth (Va.)
Basket Works visited the various fac
tories on this Peninsula for the purpose
of securing signatures of the firms to
an agreement to govern the combina-
ton. The agreement has been viewed
with much caution, and but few sigma
lures have been procured without con-
dition. The success of the scheme is
doubtful.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23
WOW NE KYoW m.
A Michigan Scientist Has Discovered
What Caused the Grip Epidemic.

LANSING, Mich, April 16.-Dr. Henry
B. Baker, ex-presdent of the American,
Health Association, and widely known
among scientists, has informed his col
leagues of the Michigan health board that
he has discovered the cause of the grippe.
He states that the germs of influenza
are generally at all times present.
but there must be certain coincident
meteorological conditions to irritate the
throat and air passages sufficiently to let
the germ gain an entrance TO the body
These meteorological conditions in this
instance were the excessive prevalence of
north and northeast winds, and the ex-
c,essive amount of ozone during the last
three months
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

New York, April 16.-The funeral of
Gen, Francis B. Spinola. the veteran Dem
ocratic member Of Congress, took place
this morning from the Church of the I'm
maculatc Conception. A congressional
delegation from Washington, the members
of Shields Post, No. 60, G. A. r., the Tam
many Hall general committee Of the Six
local politicians attended the funeral, be-
sides the family and personal friends of
the deceased. The solem requiem high
mass was celebrated by the Rev. Father
Edward F. Slattery, and brief sermon
was preached by the Rev. Father Edwards
The remains were taken to Greenwood
cemetery for interment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

NoRwALK, Conn, April 1s.-Burglars,
undoubtedly professionals, fired small
night, and while the police and others
Were. watching the blaze entered Jackson's
lewelry store on Wall street, broke open
the old-fashioned safe and secured several
thousand dollars worth of jewelry and
diamonds. A woman boarder at the Nor
walk Hotel, adjoining, watched the opera
ton, from window, but was too fright
ened to give an alarm. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

MUNoIE, IND, April 1S.-The Jury has
found for the plaintiff in the $4,000 dam
age suit against the Lake Erie & Western
Railway Company in the suit Instituted by
Frank Mayo, an indianapolis travelling
salesman, who was elected from train for
refusing to pay ten cents over the regular
fare because of not having ticket. The
case was regarded as test of the rule
adopted by the company to compel patrons
to purchase tickets.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

EDwARDsvILLE, I'LL, April 16.-
Thomas Q. Clark, groceryman, was
awakened at an early hour by burglar
in an adjoining room. He ran into the
room to capture the burglar, who fired
twice at him without effect. Meanwhile
the thief had been backing out into the
hallway when Clark rushed at him and
as he did so Mrs Clark came running
to her husbands assistance. The burglar
fired at her, the bullet striking her in
the breast producing a fatal wound.
The murderer escaped.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

INDIANAPOLIS, April 20.-Myrtle
Swim, aged 20, the wife of Charles Swim,
brickliayer, and George Hardy, aged IL,
were drowned late Saturday night,
while boating in the acqueduct at
Brighton Beach, Charles Schwartz and
Miss Richards, who were also out in a
boat, heard a cry and a splash, and,
rowing in the direction of the sound,
found an upturned boat. Both bodies
were recovered yesterday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

READING, Pa, April 1s.-The sheriff to-
day levied on the real estate Of ]. X Spang
O. well knowniron master of Lenhartsville
this county, on an execution of $3.50
The real estate consisting of IA properties
in Greenwich, Windsor and Albany town
ships and Reading, including farm Of
27l acres. a large charcoal furnace, the
mansion house, store and ten tenants OF
Lenhartsville.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

CHICAGO, April ia morning paper saws
as tn. result of a conference in this
city this week the oatmeal millers of the
country have formed combination Ia
take the place of the oatmeal trust, which
went to pieces about a year ago. One of
the members of the new organization is
given as authority for the statement that
there is no intention of advancing prices
and that the only object of the combina-
tion is to limit the output and prevent
prices turning lower.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

NEW YORK, April l7.-Last nights Cir,
in ancient Greenwich village here proved
to be most disastrous one. 1t was day
light before the fire was gotten under con,
troll. At that time the Ross building
corner of Hudson and Bank streets run
ming through to Greenwich. had been to
tally destroyed. Taggart's storage ware
house was also in ruins. Three DWELLING
houses on Bank street and several tene.
ments on Greenwich street were DESTROYED
II Is estimated that the loss will amount to
half million.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

CHICAGO, April 16.-Grocery CLERK
John from, while carrying show case
into his employers store last nigh
iostled againsta passer-by. The stranger
ripped out long dirk and plunged il
repeatedly into Trom's breast. Sc
quickly was The deed done that the wit.
ness failed to realize the crime until the
murderer disappeared. from died in q
few minutes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

MADRID, April 1.-THE draft of the new
commercial treaty between Spain and the
United States looking toward partial reci-
procity Of trade with Cuba was concluded
to-day. 1t is understood that the treaty
fixes very low duties on flour and other
articles imported from the United States
into the Antilles. General John W. Foster,
the special American envoy, who has
negotiated the new treaty will leave
Madrid for home tomorrow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

New HAVEN, Conn, April 1s.-The
Kansas City, powder boat, Captain Wat
son, is at the bottom of the sound, having
tipped over TIVE days ago. It contained q
ton of dynamite in small quantities. The
may be dangerous to passing Steamers
from submarine explosions are enter
tanned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23
A California WING TRUST.

SAN JOSE, CAL, April 17.---Grape growers
Of Santa Clara county are dissatisfied with
the prices obtained for wines. Yesterday
they held meeting and it was decided to
Incorporate and conduct the business on
the cooperative plan. Every one present
each acre owned. Another meeting will
be held next Thursday when final action
In approval of the articles of incorpora-
ton will be taken.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

The popularity which Hoods Sarsnparilla has
gained as n spring medicine is wonderful. 1t
possesses Just those elements of health-giving,
b,ood-purifying and appe;te-restoring which
everybody Gems to need Mt this season. Do not
continue in dull, tired, unsatisfactory ccndi-
ton when you may be so much benefited by
Hoods Sarsaparila. II purltles the blood and
makes the weak strong.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23
In Danror Of Deatb ~ s,arva,,on

ST. johns, N. F., April 1s.-A dispatch
from Tickle Cove says that terrible destitu,
ton prevails at that place and that 10 or L
families are actually starving. Father
Veitch, aided by the residents, has tempo.
rarily relieved some of the sufferers, but
unless speedy relief is afforded BY the gov.
eminent death from starvation will be the
result in many cases.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

OMAHA, NEE, April 2o.-During the
last winter the great scarcity of grain
throughout Kansas and Dakota caused
stockmen to dispose of their cattle at
any price. Now great fear is enter
tanned by stockmen in these districts
lest they be unable to secure stock cat
tie this season. Arrangements are being
made to have great number shipped
from Texas and California at great ex-
pense,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23
Deoker sentenned for 80.

ELMIRA, n: Y, April 1.-THE jury in
the case of William 4. Decker, who muir
dered his mistress, Nellie Foster, were ont
all night and came in court this morning
with verdict of murder in the second de-
gree. Decker was sentenced to imprison-
ment at Auburn for life
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

PARIS, April 19.-General ]. w. Foster
and James G. Blaine, Jr., have arrived
here from Madrid. They went to church
to-day with MIR. Reid, the United States
minister. Mr.. Reid will present Mr.. Blaine
to the Prince of Wales. General Foster
will proceed home without delay.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23
An Embezzlinr county rreasurer

SHELBYvILLE, IND. April 16.-Michael
Posse, ex-trcasurer of this SHELBY,
county has been indicted for embezzline
$4,000 of the county funds. The
bondsmen are pushing the prosecution
notwithstanding Posse turned over
$1,000 or $4,000 of property to lndem-
nifty them.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

CHICAGO, ILL, April IA special dis
patch from PEORIA ILL.,, says Bert l..
Atwater has been arrested charged with
embezzling over $4,000 from his employ
ers. He has been employed as ook-keeper
for the American Glucose Company for
seven years at Iowa City, Leavenworth
and Peoria. His parents live at Iowa CITY
and are said to be people of high standing.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

MARION, IND, April 1S.-A heavy wind
storm struck the northern part of this city
last evening, crushing the Crosby paper
mill besides overturning and unroofing a
are reported though many persons are in
jured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23
ANOTHER sTRIKE TiCrTM
Deputy Sheriff Fatally Wounded by
Strikers--Troops to be Called Out.

PiTTsBuRG, Pa, April 1s.-A special dis
patch just received here from Scottdaie,
says: One hundred coke strikers attacked
the deputy sher:ffs at Leisring, No. 2 last
night. Shots We're exchanged and the
guards finally compelled the strikers to re.
tire but not until one of the deputies had
been shot and it is feared fatally injured.
Sheriff Mccormick will now ask the COVER
nor to call out the troops again.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23
Fourteen Years for ! polsnner.

BALTIMORE, Nd, April 17.-Mary Mase-
dorff, who was convicted of murder in the
second degree for poisoning Miss Louisa
Broadwaters, was to-day sentenced to IA
years in the penitentiary. Mary has
just past her 18th year. Arsenic was
placed in the breakfast coffee. Her step
mother made narrow escape.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

New ORLEANS, La, April 1s.-The Times
Democrat, Paris, Texas, says: "On Monday
morning next seven men will be shot to
death at Okmulgee, the capitol of the
Creek nation, in accordance with the laws.
The crime they committed was the killing
Of Robert Reed and Riley Wilson, both
Creek Indians. The condemned men are
all Negroes
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

ST.. PAUL, MINI, April 19.-After an all
night session the legislature at 7 O'clock
killed the famous Anh-Tight bill. 1t was
the last day for passing bills, and this sem
sational measure was butchered along with
others
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

CLAUDE, TEX, April l6.--A terrible
cyclone passed TWO miles west Of here at
$50 yesterday evening. One man was
killed and another badly hurt. The ex-
tent of the damage is not vet known. A
party has gone from here to investigate.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

LONDON, April 1s.-A case of plura.pneu-
monia has been discovered by the cattle in
spectors at Deptford, the landing place
near this city of cattle coming from
abroad. The diseased animal was a beast
imported from the United States.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

When Baby was sick, we gave her castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them castoria,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23
pnrn.ll,s nnslan-,,t

LONDON, April 1s.-The Standard saws
there was more neatness and dexterity in
Mr.. Parnell's onslaught on the seceders in
the house of commons than there is In the
scornful paragraphs in his manifesto.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

LANSING, Men, April 1s.-The Senate
railroad committee yesterday reported
companies. to keep the upper berths IN
when not in use.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

The approach OF catarrh is most insldious.
and the more slowly it comes the longer IL
takes to leave the p srson. old Saul's Caiarrh
Cure u the simplest and surest emedy known.
% cents.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

Females are more frequent sufferers from
piles than males We would advise ali house
Keepers TO- procure u box of Old Saul's Pile
Ointment III st they may cut off the disease M
the outset 25 cents.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

The Rev. s. j. Baker, who recently was
appointed pastor of Crumpton NJ. L. cir
cult, is too II to take the pastorate and the
Rev. ]. B. Merritt has been put in charge,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

The annual meeting of Brandywine
held on the camp-grounds on May 7tb. 4.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

| NOTICE., WILLIAM r. HONEY
| ~ the tenant Of the house situated at The s.
w. corner Of Front and Shipley Streets in tho
First ward of the city of Wilmington, county
OF New Castle and State of Delaware, in
compliance with the requirements OF
the acts of the General Assembly in
such case made and provided, do hereby give
notice that shall apply In writing to the Court
Of General Sessions Of the Peace and Jail De-
livery of the State of Delaware, in and for New
Castle county, on MONDAY, the 1lth day of
May, A. ID. 1857, being the next term Of
said court, for a license for said house as an
inn or tavern, for the sale therein OF intoxtlt-
ing liquors in less quantities than ono quart,
TO be drunk on the premises, and the following
respectable citizens OF said ward, at least twelve
OF whom are substantial freeholders Of said
ward, recommend the said application viz;
Bubenzer Timothy J lworncy
George Stelnicken Il Moody
Juhus Gunther John j MagHhern
james n Haik Peter Pagan
II ] MoManus Cherries 4 l3icktq
Thomas Mulrooney a BicRm
Jacob Schiaber b Hollis
ludwig Hendricks Thomas Mctluge
John Bader Jane j Lil,.y
Charles A Winslow DANIEL McEiwee
L Messick John MHgHite
James Mckenna John II Fllipon
Thomas Pagan c Hackeu
A Barr
aprs-au WILLIAM 4. HONEY.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

NOTICE Il, ELIJAH A STOUT,
IN the owner and occupant of the house
known as the Delaware city Hotel, situated in
School districts No. 80 and 10 Red Lion hundred,
county of New Castle and State Of Delaware. in
compliance with the requirements of the acts
of the General Assembly in such case made
and provided, do hereby give notice that
shall apply in writing to the Court of General
Sessions Of the Peace and Jail Delivery Of the
State OF Delaware, in and for New Castle
county, on MONDAY, the nth day of May,
a. d.. 1891, being the next term of said court,
for license for said house as an inn or tavern
for the sale therein Of intoxicating liquors in
less quantities than one quart, to be drunk on
the premises, and the following respectable
citizens OF said School district, at least six of
whom are substantial freeholders OF said School
district. recommend the said application, viz:
I Cheairs William Hickey
Attire swan L AcAIunn
W Reybold j y Warren
Y w Jefferson 4 A Cleaver
Israel Helms w A Davidson
George w ReybOld j A MulIigan
William T Neef William Hines
NJ Bigger S j Mccall Jr
Il Dunlap
aprssts ELIJAH A. STOUT.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23
NorIcE-I: HENRY W. sAssE, iHE

NoTICE-I. HENRY W. SASsE, HE
~ tenant Of the house situated at No.
" East Second street, in the Second ward
OF the city of Wilmington, county OF
New Castle and State of Delaware, in
compliance with the requirements OF the acts
of the General Assembly In such case made
and provded,d hereby give notice that shall
apply in writing to the Court OF General Ses-
sions OF the Peace and Jail Delivery of the
state of Delaware, in and for New Castle
county, on MONDAY, the 18th day of May,
a. D., 1891, being the next term of said court
for a license for said house as an inn or tavern
for the sale therein of intoxicating liquors in
less quantities than one quart, to be drunk on
the premises, and the following respectable
citizens of said ward, at least twelve Of whom
are substantial freeholders of said ward, rec
ommend the said application. viz:
samuel q Reed George b Metzner
y Jenny w nandolt h
Henry Feldmeier John Dunbar
iirzel Edward NeIchlor
a A Easthurn Jane b Irwin
Michael Rafferty, Charles II II Gross
Michael Grady Harvey Smith
Jacob Scheller Robert II Schuyler
George De Valliinger samuel Miller
Samuel Harris NJ Hayes
Leslt Smith Do Vallinger
John II Hubert Draper Voshell
Samuel ockhiemer John Gotchmer
Robert Kenyon
apra-9t HENRY w. SASSF
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23
NoTIoE 81. JAMES a WILSON. 1HE


LIN owner and occupant OF the house known
as the Washington House. situated in the
town Of Newark, School Districts Nos. 80 and Al i,
White Clay Greek hundred, county of New Cas-
tie and State of Delaware, in compliance with
the requirements Of the acts of the General
Assembly In such case made and provided, do
hereby give notice that shall apply in writing
to the Court of General Sessions OF the Peace
and jail. Delivery Of the State of Delaware, in
and for New Castle county, on MONDAY, the
18th day Of May, A. D. 1891, being the next term
Of said court, for license for said house as an
inn Or tavern, for the sale therein of intoxicat-
ing liquors In less quantities than one quart to
be drunk on the promises and the following re-
spectacle citizens of said school districts, at
least six of whom are substantial freeholdsrs
of the said school districts, recomm end the said
application, viz:
Geo Casho Robert Gregg
Joseph Luton S arlington
n u Clark N Bryson
Wesley Hart SB Herdman
" Steel Edward Mcrike
II A MaKinsey Fader
James Roberts VIM Miller
eprll-3t JAMES A. WILSON
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23
airense applications.

NOTICE. - TO THE HONORABLE
L Judges Of the Court of General Sessions OF
the Peace and Jail Delivery Of the State of Della
ware In and fol New Castle county. We, the
undersigned, fleehu ders and respectable citi-
zens OF the Second ward of the city of Whining
ton, do hereby certify that A. Il. Gillespie 4
Co., tenants of the store situated at No. 3 East
Second street, in the Second ward, city, county
and state aforesaid, and described in his APP
plicatlon, and who are applicants for a license
on MONDAY, the l1th day of May, A. d.,
sale of intoxicating liquors in quantities not
less than one-haif gallon therein, not TO be
drunk on the premises, they being licensed
retailers OF goods, wares and merchan-
disc the aggregate cost value OF their
stock constantly kept on hand for sale is not
less than five thousand dollars; they are men of
full age, of sobriety and good moral character;
that such sale Of intoxicating liquors at said
place is necessary to accommodate the public
that they are tenants Of said house, and the
true rental value is five hundred dollars,
and the following respectable citizens Of said
wDrd, at least twelve OF whom are substantial
freeholders OF said ward, recommend said APP
plication. viz:
. NJ Jordan Martin H Elliott
Andrew Hilger CHI Gross
John Elliott Michael Rafferty,
Peter Gross John B Dunbar
Samuel q Reed Henry Feldmeier
Robert Kenyon William Hammond
Andrew Grotz Geo Metzner
Charles Sparks ohm w Butler
Edward Melchor S II Durstein
g Hirzel John Hayes
Lesley 5 NTH Jenny
Charles A hourden Hayes
W Wilckens
aprd-at A. B. GILLESPIE & co.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

N0TI0E-I. GEORGE M d. LOPER,
~ tenant of the house known as the Stockley
House, situated at N. W. corner Third and
Madison str, cts, In the Third ward Of the city
Of Wilmington, county OF New Castle and
State OF Delaware, In compliance with the
requirements of the acts of the General Assem-
bly, in such case made and provided, do hereby
give notice that ahnll apply in writing to the
Court OF General Sessions of the Peace and
Jail Delivery Of the State OF Delaware in and
for New Castle county,on MONDAY, the it'll day
Of May, A.. D., 1891, being the next term Of
said court, for license for said house as an inn
Or tavern, for the sale therein of Intoxicating
liquors in less quantities than one quart, to be
drunk on the promises, and the following re-
spectacle citizens OF said ward, at least twelve
of whom are substantial fraeholders of the said
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

NOTICE - /, PATRICK HIGGINS,
In the owner and occupant of the house
situated S. W. corner Lord and Spruce
streets, in the Fourth ward of the city
OF Wilmington, county of New Castle and
State of Delaware, in compliance with the re-
quirements OF the acts of the General Assembly
in such case made and provided, do hereby
give notice that | shall apply in writing to the
Delivery of the State of Delaware, in and for
New Castle county on MONDAY, the 18th day
of May, A. D., 1891, being the next term OF
or tavern, for the sale therein of intoxicating
liquors in less quantities than one quart, to be
drunk on the premises, and the following re-
spectacle citizens of said ward at least Twelve
OF whom are subst initial freeholders of the said