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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-02
A Jealous Lovers Terrible Crime.

PiTTsFIELD, LII, April lin Detroit
township, six miles east of this city, Mon
day night. Harvey Peoples, 81 years old,
shot Nellie Dyke, aged II. Thinking he
had killed her he went to the house where
he was stopping and shot himself dead
with the same revolver. Miss Dyke is still
alive and may survive. Jealousy was the
cause. The girl refused to marry Peoples.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-02
wARv1Na no AMEn1cAv rornIsrs.

LONDON, April 1t is reported here that
appointment Italian has warned Americans
against the danger of touring in Italy this
year, in view Of the excitement and feel
ing caused in that country by the New
Orleans affair and Baron Fava's recall.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-02
A WASHINGTON SUGGESTION.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-The Post says
There was some talk last night among
those who are skeptical as to The serious
that the Italian government has simply
taken this occasion to recall the minister,
and had allowed him to plead dissatisfac-
ton with the United States as the reason
for his withdrawal. Quite number of
men in public life think that the incident
is largely personal matter with the min
ister
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-02

GIBRALTAR, April Thirty more bodies
We're recovered from the wreck of the
steamship Utopia yesterday, making the
total number recovered up to the present
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-02
BABY'S FACE WAS RAW
Distressing Itching Skin Diseases Cured
i'm One Month by the Cuti-
cura Remedies.

When our boy was six weeks old he had a
rash on his cheek. 1t spread on both cheeks
and chin His lace was raw. doctored with
various remedies, but 1t got no better. My
mOther advised mo to try tho CItTIcIRI REME.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-02
Influenza Raging in Berlin.

Associated Press Dispatch by special Wires.
BERLIN, April Influenza is again rag
ing in this city, Many deaths from the
disease are reported.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-02
OPINION OF AN EMINENT JuRrsr.


PITTsBURG, Pa, April DIR. Nardyz,
president Of the Pittsbnrg branch Of The
soeiete Italia, says Baron Fava was re-
called because he was not aggressive
enough in following instructions demand
ing the punishment of the New Orleans
mob leaders and that his place will be
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-02
PhilndelphIa NIarkets.
Associated Press Dispatch by special Wires.
. I'LL A.. --EI.t.,. h,

9aFsOUIaI5u Tre5s OI5UaElH Uy oDolHT WIFes.
PHILADELPHIA. April 1.-Flonr. firm but
quiet; Pennsy vana supers, So 4Cas.90
Wheat firm but que; No, 2 red, Silica
LOG: No. Q Pennsylvania red, si12al.I2k.
Corn scarce and flrm; No. p 77aSOc. as to
location.
Oats, strong but quiet; No. 9 white, 6lc; No. 9
Mixed 59bc.
Bran. scarce aud nrm.
Baled nay, firm and fairly active.
lialed rye, straw, sl7al7.50.
Butter, dun and weak.
Eggs, quiet and steady; Pennsylvania flrsts,
lSbalgc.
Cheese, steady.
baltimore Markets.
Associated Press Dispatch nv ~nsrtal wires.
BALTIMORE March 3O.--Flour, fairly active
Wheat southern. steady; tultz, Sl,0S
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-02

the CuTtCuRA REMED ES. | recommend CUTE
CuRA whenever can. l would be- pleased TO
see any one and talk to them of the good II
has done my boy. MRS. CYRUS PROSCH,
Coytespilie. Fort Lee p. o.. MI.
N. 3. My hus and is president Of the Prosch
Manufacturing Company, proprietors of the
"Duplex" ana "Iriplex" Photographic Shut
tiers, $50 Broome street, New York city. lie
disllkes undesirable notorlety, but is willing to
make sacrifices TO benefit others, and assents
to this testimonial to encourage the use of
CuTloURA, and thus bring relief 10 others.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-02

@N@N5S Skin and Scalp purified and
DAD " beautiled by CUTIcuRA SOAP. Alb
aolutely purO,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-02
NoTICE.-I, JAMES KELLEHER.

NOTICE., JAMES KELLEHER,
l Y Tho tenant of the house situated at No. a22
East Seventh street, in the Eighth 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
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 a license for said
house as an inn or tavern, for the sale therein
of intoxicating liquors in less quantities than
one quart to he drunk on the promises, and
the following respectable citizens of said ward
at least twelve of whom are substantial free-
holders OF said ward recommend the said ap-
/ lication, viz:
James Christy Philip Mcdonnell
Robert Stewart Andrew Bowen
Thomas Gillen William Sparks
William X Coulston Christopher Yarnall
Alexa nder 4 Green Jos nh ID Wells
Peter Milligan Benjamin Wiley
Edwin w living Patrick johnson
Joseph Moore George Rine
John o Tyson Bernard MCCULLOUGH
John Long John McHugh
Dennis Curran i c Curren
James Barry Joseph Homer
James Drane
JAMES KELLEHER.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-02
NO CAUSE FOR ALARM.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, April 1.-The Knox
vile Joarhdl says: "Under ordinary cir
cumstances the withdrawal of the Italian
minister from Washington might become
an incident of grave international concern,
but at the present time it may be viewed
France and the Car so openly preparing
for hostilities, Italy will find that her en-
gagements will keep her busy without
tackling our Uncle Sam
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-17

Special Correspondence Gazette aud journal.
DovER, Dee. ia very pretty wedding
was celebrated in caniden Wednesday
afternoon AT | o'clock. The contracting
parties were Mr.. henson G. Barnard. son
of col. u. +. Barnard, and Miss Cynthia
Stetson Ellison, daughter Of William Eli
son, The ceremony was solemnized at the
residence of the brides parents Rev. H.
w, Gibson of Dover officiating. Miss
Essie Barnard sister Of tine groom, was
maid OF honor. She was attired in eos
tune Of ivory silk and carried Il
bouquet of roses. Willard Bradford
Of Dover acted rs best man and
Waller Ellison of Philadelphia and
Greedy Ellison of Roaksborongh were
the lishers The brides gown was white
faille silk, en- train, long veil with orange
blossoms and brides roses. Miss Katie
Ellison played the wedding march, A re-
ccptiun was held after the ceremony and
the newly married couple departed on the
30 orih-bound tram. The house was
beautifully decorated With palms, smlax
and carnations. The bride and groom will
reside in Philadelphia, Mr.. Barnard being
engaged IN the commission business in that
city.
County Superintendent q. g. rindal will
hold examinations of teachers for second
and third grade certificates here Saturday
December lath, and January n. No other
examinations will be held until the sum
mer vacation.
Dover, Dec. l5.-For several DAYS past
Mrs. LicbcrmAn, who keeps n clothing
store ON loockcrman street, has been miss
ing articles from the ladies' cloak room.
suspicion pointed to negro servant
named Emma Donovan, On saturday Il
search warrant was sworn out and six
ladies coats and several other articles were
found hid IN Der home and at her brother.
in-laws. Both parties were held in 800 bail
The boys at the academy have been on d
lark for several days past. An Old bell was
found by the students one night recently
ana taken toihe fourth story uf the arnd-
envy building aud thrown oyer tile banis-
tiers to the lirst floor, making terrible
noise, rual buckets and lin cans followed.
The climax was reached saturday night.
I'rof- Cross was giving public lecture On
Latin studies III the mann hall Ia Il large
audience. In the midst of the lecture there
was loud explosion in the dining room
below The audience became frightened
and cXciledly rushed from the hall tpun
examination it was found that Il pack Of
shooting crackers had been set on and the
floor burned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-17
CLAYMONT
Special Correspondent OF Gazette and journal

| Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
CLAYMoNT, Dec. 12,-Work at the Scott
Grace farm is still in progress, but even
| yet there is more or less mystery about
what the new owners are driving at
There is considerable sickness in and
around the neighborhood. II consists
mainly of aggravated colds, and In many
respects Is like the la grippe.
q. NJ. Touchstone, the only brother of
Mrs. II. N. Baldwin, was stricken with
| paralysis few days ago at Ridley Park,
where he is employed rs assistant station
agent His entire right side is affected
and helpless.
A shooting match between the Clay
mont and Grubb's Corner clubs took place
here short time since. The score stood:
Claymont, %; Grubb's Corner, rs. The
Claymont boys say, "You can't do it
again.
The Ladies' Aid Society Of the NJ. II.
Church gave q sociable on Thursday even
ing which was quite successful. Its next
event will be an oyster supper.
The Rev. w. l.. ). Murray p. u. will
preach here on Sunday afternoon at 2
O'clock.
The new house of II. T. Dickinson, near
the Episcopal Church is assuming beaut-
full architectural proportions and will soon
be finished. On account of its prominent
location II will be one of the finest houses
in Claymont.
George NJ. Troutman has had neat
stable erected. The work was done by Mr..
William s. Bird.
Joseph j. Anderson recently broke the
small bone in his left leg.
Mr.. Wells and family was called to Pal
myra, N. j., a few days ago to the funeral
of the father of Mrs. Wells.
MIR. Thomas Phillips, postmaster al
Grubb',s Corner, has been quite i'll. but is
much better.
Robert Casey, ST., for many years resi-
dent of Brandywine hundred, will be 90
years of age on January 10Th next should
he live that long. Mr.. Casey is in good
health and appears much younger than he
Is. He is an intelligent and exemplary
citizen, one of whom the community is
proud.
There prevails almost an epidemic of
colds.
Hog-killing is occupying the time of the
farmers these days and sausage and scrapc
abound. William &. Vernon killed u
porker few days ago which tipped the
beam at 800 pounds. Saturday William
II. Casey killed three hogs which weighed
3lI, 3ll and go pounds, respectively--th
three lacking but two pounds Of 800.
There were several gncsses made on their
weight, the nearest being that of William
l.. Cloud, which was within four pounds
OF the correct weight, Harry Il. Casey
has taken tie banner for raising tile
largest hogs in this vicinity.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-17

Meeting OF the National Organization in
Washington--D elawarc's Delegates

Observation-Disclosures Delegates.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-Less than %
members Of the American Bar Associa-
ton were present to-day at tile opening
ri its fourth annual meeting. After
calling the meeting 10 order, Mr. Cal-
deron Carlisle Of this city, the chairman
of the local committee Of arrangements,
stated that number of associations had
become interested in the objects of the
association. Among others, lie men.
TONED IL Bar Association of the state
of New York, the Boston Bar Associa-
tion, and the Delaware Association,
which had accredited as delegates Hon.
Thomas +. Bayard, Mr.. William G.
Spruanee, and Senators Gray and IIig-
gins.
A letter was read from Mr.. Justice
Brewer accepting the invitation OF the
committee TO be present at the banquet
to the delegates, and commanding the
plan for permanent home for the assoc
citation in Washington.
The secretary read report from the
colnnltteeon international law that was
presented ut the last meeting of the as
ISOLATION, which urged the formation Of
a congress Of international lawyers at
Chicago during the Worlds Fair. A
committee was appointed ut the last
meeting to consider this subject, ana d
report from that committee, signed by
John w. Elan, was read by the secre-
tary,
lnthe evening an address of welcome
was delivered by Mr. Justice Harlan. of
the supreme Court. Mr. Martin +.
Morris, of this city, delivered an address
"a place Of the president. Tomorrow
evening the annual banquet will held
at the Arlington.
NAsiilNGTUS, Dec l0,-Ihe National Bar
Association resumed Its session this morn
ilis With MI. l'eudall, president PRO TEN.
III The chair. The following officers were
ciipScll; President, james II. Garter Of
NeW york. Niee-prn sherman
lioar, ilrst Judicial circuit; George i. Ed
Ilih'ls second circuit. Thomas +. Bavard.
thlh circuit Z. NJ. l3acklurd, fourth cir
eiii 3 lir0mbcrg, fifth circuit; d. IL.
aillse sixth circuit 4 q. Harris, sew
euth Circuit; O. 4. finkrsburg. eighth
circuit aud f. L. pinlayson, ninth circuit;
! \. N, Wright Of Kentucky, secretary. and
Henry 7. Davis Of District Of Columbia,
| treasurer.
Thc subject Of making such a change in
lht constitution nt heassuCiatinn as would
make Washington the permanent seat Of
MS aNhiAti iaee,iliE, which WAS the order
81 ne day Tor tilis morning, was taken M.
allh ~ amendment nf the constitution
aloped nSlhg Washington city rs tile
/ pave ana tile Wednesday after the second
MuhH"y ~ January As the time of holding
lllr annual meeting VI the association.
y was asrrrd that IN act of Congress be
! Procured incorporating the association.
y ne pat associations uf New York Drlii-
1 ware, Minnesota, Boston and Vermont
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-17
The Pre.idrnt.s nrns.nns-

Tho message Of President Harrison, a
very fair comprehensive summary II
which the courtesy Of the Western Union
Telegraph Company enabled TIE GA.
zETTE last week to furnish promptly
to all Its readers, may be described in
the main as a conservative document
Whether II be interpreted as bid for 4
second term or not, it is evidently adj
dressed to the whole people and
not, as were the most signiti-
cant utterances of his message of
1890, to the sectionalism and partisan
ship Of the clique then dominant,
though just repudlated by their consti-
tuents, in the national assembly. Com
parison Of the two messages brings out
this contrast quite strongly. Ono year
ago the President was making a last
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-17

Special Correspondence Ut tnzette ana Journal
MtitoRp, Dec, l2.-liichard Adams and
Mrs, Mary j. Bowen were united in mar
rlhge Wednesday evening at the home Of
the groom, on North Fourth street. Much
local interest centred upon the courtship
and marriage of this venerable pair Of
wuoers, pronably bec;ulsc the groom is a
grandparent and has passed the - mile
stone ia lile's journey and the bride is but
six years his junior, was a widow and Il
grandmother.
The marriage was the elimination of II
prolonged courtship, covering Il period Of
several years The groom being 4 triile
feeble because Of advancing years was IN
able 10 prosecute his suit with the warmth
and persistcncy of modern suitors as he is
unable to leave the house except at long
Intervals. The bride, however overcome,
this little obstacle, and being brisk
active woman called upon her decrepit
lover and played the role of gallant. The
groom is a pcnsioner, veteran Of the late
war.
Miss Eliza r. Hill was married to Joshua
Hall at the Presbyterian parsonage by
Rev. Ii. l.. Bunstein last evening.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-17
LEHES.
special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal


LEwEs, Dec l6--A very pretty home
wedding occurred here last evening. The
happy couple were Hugh Morrison of .ler.
sey City, N. j., and Miss Mary Russell,
daughter Of David Russell Of lewes. The
ceremony was performed AT the residence
OF the brides parents, on King street, at &
o'clock, BY the Rev. d. IL. Laverty. A
large number of cards were sent out, and
many relatives and friends of the couple
We're present. The gifts were many and
valuable, After the ceremony the guests
snt down TO d sumptuous supper, and at D
o'clock q reception was given. The newly
welded pair took the 7.40 u. m. train to-
day for u visit TO Philadelphia, and will
make their future home IN Jersey City.
The Supday-schools are getting ready
for the usual Christmas entertainments.
The fenwiek lsland lite station is
opened with the following crew: Captain,
Slrattnn Schellenser; Surfmrn, Charles &.
Noble, John IL. Burbage. John ii. Bishop,
George ". Grise, Ashen Jingle Joseph
Evans, Charles Dcrrickson. The crew
went on duty December 3D.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-17
nnsrnXnEMOCRATs.


\ to Hold the Old bay state In the DEM
ocrntic Column.
BosroN, Dec. i5.-Mayor Matthews was
reelected to-day BY the largest plurality
ever cast for Democrat N tne Guy,
whether in local, state or Presidentlal
election Last year he was chosen ny over
10000 plurality, and this year he does
5000 better, beating even the wonderful
record of Governor Russell Here the Wis
dom of naming strong and spotless candl-
dates is clearly seen, for while the plli-
rality for MAYOR is increased the Demo
Gratis only elect seven aldermen where last
year they elected nine. This is all owing TO
the nomination of unpopular, and I'M
proper candidates, in whom the people
had no confidence.
President David II. Barry of the common
council was reelected TO that body for me
thirteenth consecutive year, record winch
is without parallel since the incorporation
of the city, and he was elected by the
largest majority of any candidate II ms
ward. The license vote is cut down almost
out of sight. In past years the city has
voted in favor of license by from 5000 Ia
1900, but this year it is carried by only
5000 votes, and this has terrified the
liquor dealers, who did not expect IL.
The common council will be Democratic
by good working majority of from 10 To
Is. The largest plurality OF any candidate
for alderman was polled by Alderman
Flood of South Boston, who had 2,iOo to
spare. Democrats here are iubilant to.
night and declare that Boston can and will
In the future hold the old Bay State in the
Democratic column,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-17
niadlcd a veteran with nuIlets.

Sr, LOUIS, Dec. GA special TO the Re-
Pnbiic from Mattoon, His, says; Frank W.
boiler lining, attempted 10 asslssnate
Judge Horace 5 CLARK last night by firing
at him i've times one bullet grazei
Clarll's face one lodged in his shoulder
and another in the leg just above the knee
While the wounds are painful they are not
dangerous. Judge Clark is commander Of
the G.. A. II. department Of Illinois. Hor-
nish was arrested,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-17

NATcHEz, Dec. l6.-The twin bnyou
bridge on the Woodville road, about five
miles from this city, fell Ia last night,
carrying with it a four-inule team, which
boy, were riding. The two women
were killed, both men seriously hurt and
the driver had his arm broken. All were
colored,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-17

SMYRNA, Dec. l6.A Tom Thumb we'd
ding ana literary entertainment viii be
given in Bethel A. NJ. T.. Church tomor-
row evening
q. II. Nanbuskirk, salesman for Lewis
g. Co Of this town, left this Week for
liughesville, Pa. After spending couple
Of weeks with friends he will return to
Wilmington and accept u position with the
firm Of John A. Cranston X 90.
Andrew 7. Smithers, formerly Of this
town son Of Joseph smithers. but now Of
Denver, Col, has been appointed deputy
assessor Of Arapohon county, Col
The remains Of John Young were in
TERED in odd Fellows cemetery yesterday.
lie leaves a widow and eight children:
", I, Young, Clayton, Del; Mrs Samuel
Denney and John Young, Philadelphia.
Mrs. Alfred Jones, Wilmington; Mis-. r.
b. Young, Kansas; Mrs. William Arm
strong. Magnolia; Mrs William Magee.
Milton Miss Fsnnie Young, Smyrna.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-17
smYkN.i.


Special Correspondence Gazette and Journal.
SMYRsA,, Dec. i5,-The revival meetings
which have been in progress At smyrna
Landing for the last three weeks came to
close last Friday evening About IS per-
sons protessed conversion. The pastor
Rev. w. W. w, Wilson commenced his
revival services in Sprnance City last even
ing.
John Youngan aged and respectable citi-
zen died at his home on South street Satur-
day afternoon. The deceased was a re-
tired farmer moving to smyrna about two
years ago. His remains will lie Inferred in
Odd Fellows cemetery this afternoon. He
was in his 73d year
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-17
REroLr IN CHIsA ENDED.
Forty-two of the Insurgents Beheadod-
Affairs Resuming Their Normal Condi


Affairs Resuming Their Normal Condi-
ton.
LONDON, Dec. 1l.-A dispatch from
Pekin states that the recent victories OF
the imperial troops sent against the rebels
in Mongolia have brought the insurrection
to ali end.
All the disturbances in the country APP
pear to have terminated and the affairs are
resuming their normal condition. by
order of Ii Hung Chung, the Chinese vice
roy summary punishment lis inflicted on
the captured rebels who are convicted of
having taken part in the massacres Of
Christians.
fOrty-two Insurgents who were proven
beyond doubt to have hand In the muir
der of Christians have been beheaded at
Pak0u.
Letters of administration on the estate
of the late Charlotte Henderson were We'd
nesday granted by Register Of Wills Cooch
to Thomas Il. Henderson.