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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01
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PIERCE IN BRiZII,

| At Least 10 Is Supposed He Has Gone
There or to Some Other South American
Countrywide Extent of His Defalcation
Not Known.
1t is presumed that ]. Eldridge Pierce,
| late member of the firm of Pierce &
Beeson, and secretary of the City Build
ing and Loan Association, who has been
missing for several weeks, has gone to
Brazil or some other South American
country.
Pierce left Wilmington on the 9Th or
18th of November and at the p, w. & b.
II. II. station purchased ticket for
Baltimore. He either took boat from
Baltimore or went over to New York
and sailed from there to Brazil or some
other country in South America. Since
his departure none of his friends or
members of his family have heard a
word from him.
The missing man, it is said, left sew
eral forcible remembrances with various
friends in this city. One intimate friend
and associate, it is reported, mourns the
loss of $3.50 borrowed by Pierce the day
before his departure. Another story Is
told of business man who invested
$4,000 with Pierce upon fattering
rate of interest and what was considered
gilt-edged security, only to learn, re-
Gently, that the security is worthless
and his cash irretrieyably lost Other
reports speak of other conflding friends
being fieeced for large and small amounts.
Pierce's accounts as secretary of the
City Building and Loan Association are
still being investigated by Prof w. A.
Reynolds. 1t was said by one of the
loan directors, Friday morning, that his
books had not been posted for year,
hence the slow progress of the investiga-
ton
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01

The table includes the payments to
the county treasurer to date and is Of
fetal. 1t shows that neither the collcc-
tors Of st, Georges nor Appoquinimink
hundreds have made any return of
money collected In comparison with
1888 it also shows that there is gem
eral falling off among all the collectors,
but the shrinkage of the Wilmington
collectors returns is by far the greatest.
AT this date, in 1898, Messrs. Neary and
Diclley had paid $2s 900 each 1886, 000)
70 the treasurer on the duplicate of that
year. As the table shows the assessment
was higher in 1888 and the tax rate was
one mill more than this wear.
Since the published report of February
ID, w. b. Biggs, collector of St. Georges,
has paid s. 800 on the taxes Of 1889
settling in full, and II. l.. Truax has
settled in full by paying $1,74455, the
taxes Of APPOINTMENTS for 1889. Col
lector Hanley has settled the duplicate
of Christiana hundred for 1888 by the
payment Of S3,07362.
The attention directed to the Will
mington collectors at this time is due the
fact that the collections are more readily
made iii this city than from the farmers
who are pressed sorely for money, also
the fact that taxes are gathered here in
larger sums from the big industries and
corporations who have heretofore paid
promptly. An inquiry among several
large taxpayersMonday disclosed the fact
that many of the most extensive had
paid their tax, a fact which occasions
surprise that the collections returned are
so small.
WHAT COLLECTOR DoUGHERTY SAYS
At the tax office on Monday Col
lector Dougherty only was present.
Upon being asked as to the statement
affecting him published in morning
paper, he expressed himself as very in
dignant over the figures as stated due
by him on the duplicate for this year.
The statement that
The total tax to be collected by Collector
Dougherty, not allowing for errors, was
$79,5025S. The amount to be collected by
Collector Mckee was S62.47242. The total
is therefore Sl420B5. Allowing II per
centum Of the amount, which is sl7047.79,
and the amount already paid, leaves still
due from the two collectors Sl07, S42l0.
is altogether wrong.
my duplicates call for collection of
1890 for %61 ,675S3. / have paid about
$4,000 of this with $1,000 account of
error list, percentage, &c, will make my
balance of collection due $34 ,535. Now
the largest number of my biggest tax
payers make their payments inJanuary
For 1889 both mine and Collector
Mckee's accounts have been fixed up.
"You know, according to law, we are
not given the following years duplicates
until the past one has been arranged.
This is accumulated and lvp n ra np11ppt.
$ ing, for 1890 with the results as have
told you"
"Since May 18th, 1889, until last
Tuesday paid in $s1 500; that is as
much as any man that has held my posi-
ton has done.n
"Matters are very dull now and it is
extremely difficult to collect taxes. The
people who have always paid their taxes
before this claim when | see them that
they can't spare the money and that
they are pushed worse this year than
any year"
"Since the passing of that resolution
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01

Rev +. NJ. Shrout, pastor United Broth
rem Church, Blue Mound, Kan, says; Il
feel il my duty to tell what wonders DIR.
Kings New Discovery has done for me.
My lungs We're badly diseased, and my
few weeks. took five bottles Of Dir.
Kings New Discovery and am sound and
we'll, gaining 20 lbs in weight
Arthur Love, Manager Loves Funny
Folks Combination, writes: 'tAfter a
thorough trial and convincing evidence,
am confident Or. Kings New Discovery
for consumption beats EN- ALL and cures
Kindness / can do my many thousand l
friends is to urge them to try it, Free
trial bottles at Bcaton Smiths drug store
Regular sizes soc and Sl,0O. Corner Seventh
and Pine streets. Good delivered free.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01
Masons Endow neds In tl,e Hosnltnls

Since the establishment of the two
hospitals in, this city the Masonic fra
ternity has been considering the feast
bility of supporting bed in one or both
of the institutions. The Masons have
deemed the hospitals long felt wants in
the community. Depending as they do
on voluntary contributions, they appeal
strongly to all classes of humanity for
support. The matter was taken up by
the different Masonic organizations Of
the city and fund raised to support a
bed in each. Tuesday the laudablesun-
dertaking of the Masons was completed
by Grand Master James S. Dobb trans
hitting TO the treasurer of each hospital
a check in payment Of the support of
bed in each for 1891.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01
Y. NJ. Q. A. Notes.

Twenty pairs of new wo-pound dumb
bells have been added to the apparatus
Of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton gymnasium. An elliptical track of
30 laps to the mile, has been marked out
on the gymnasium floor. DIR. +. G.
Richie has been appointed medical ex-
aminer for the association. He will ex-
anime those who exercise in the gym
nasium, particularly their hearts and
lungs, in order to prescribe proper exer-
else. On February 10Th there will be a
gymnasium exhibition in Institute Hall,
under Physical Director w. Il. Hoff-
mans direction, for the purpose of rails
ing funds to pay for the Medart vault
ing horse which has been obtained.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01

Henry Kyle, the veteran liveryman,
died Monday night Of typhoid fever, at
his residence, No. 1888 Orange street. He
has been sick about six weeks. The
death of Mr.. Kyle's wife, on October
Both, affected him deeply. Two weeks
later he was taken sick. Mr.. Kyle was
native of Ireland, where he was born
63 years ago. In 1874 he came to
America and soon after came
TO Wilmington and engaged in the
engaged in the livery business. For
many years he was proprietor of the
William Penn stables at Fourth and
Orange streets, and later of the Indian
QueeniHotel stables at Fifth and Market
streets, the present site of the Clayton
House. Fifteen years ago he engaged
in the livery business on King street
near Ninth, which he conducted up to
his death. -Four children are left;
Charles j., deputy collector of customs;
Henry r., John F., and Rose A.
Arrangements for the funeral have not
yet been completed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01

A meeting of the special committee o.
the board of trustees OF Delaware Col.
lege, appointed to carry out the provi-
sions necessary to comply with the Nor
rill bill, through which the college gets
$4,000 to further agriculture and the
mechanical arts, was held at the Clayton
House Monday. The matter was dis
cussed, and after a recess for dinner,
further considered, but no conclusions
reached. A report however, will be pre-
pared and presented to the next regular
meeting of the board of trustees to be
held in March next.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01
ONE ENJOYS

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 fevers 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,i 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 81 bottles by all leading
druggists. Any reliable drug
gists who may not have it ca
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. KY. NEW YORK, ny.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01

The orphans court convened Monday
morning, Judge Grub presiding. VIII
liam k. Behan was appointed guardian
of his children, George r. Behan and
William L. Behan, and his step-son,
Vincent IL. sullivan, of this city. An
order of sale was granted to Mrs. II.
A. Alexander of this city for the
sale of the interest of her three chill
dren in certain real estate at Delaware
City. An order of sale was granted to
Miss Julia N. Clark of Delaware City,
guardian Of Jnlia H., Albert j. b. and
Henry G.. Newton, minor children of
the late William II. Newton, to sell
theirreal estate at st. Georges. Adjourn
ment was made until Saturday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01
Accl,lents.

Lewis Moore had his right hand so
badly lacerated in some machinery at
the Delaware pulp works. Monday, that
the third finger had to be amputated. He
was taken to the Homeopathic Hospital
Dennis Daily was taken to the Home
pathic Hospital Monday suffering from
cuts on his head. Philip Milligan of
No. $40 Kirllwood street was badly hurt
by fall on the icy pavement Monday
and was taken home in Wilson's ambn-
lance An unknown woman fell at
Eighth and shipley on Monday evening
and cut her head.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01

stated that Major Whitesides, in com
mand of battalion of the Ninth Cav
airy, had captured Big Foot and his
entire band near the head Of Porcupine
Creek. About 100 bucks surrendered.
General Brooke also telegraphed that
the hostiles in the Bad Lands had sur
rendered, and would reach Pine Ridge
on Tuesday Bright Eyes sent word
last night to the World Herald that 40
hostiles had left the Bad Lands and
were within few hours march of the
agency.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01

ELKToN, Dec. 29.-John w. Draper,
a native of Sussex county, Delaware,
from which place he enlisted in the
First Regiment Delaware Infantry, in
1861, and served until discharged for
disability, was stricken with paralysis
at his home, in this town, on Saturday
last, and now lies in precarious con-
dition. He is upwards of so years old,
and has resided in this town for the
last 20 years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01
knights of the Golden Earle.

Apollo Castle, X. G. e., elected the
following officers Monday night: Past
Chief, G. L. Stidham; Noble Chief, Ii.
b. Elliott ViceChief, Il. A. Watson;
Sir Herald, Taylor Gross; High Priest,
j. J. Slifer; Venerable Hermit, Isaac
Wilkins; Worthy Bard, David Baker;
Worthy Chaplain, Virgil L. Rodgers;
Ensign, William r. Gray; ESQUIRE,
Joseph E. Wiley; First Guard, William
II. Huntsman; Second Guard, G. L. Pen
ington; Trustee, G, G.. Pierson; Repre-
sentative to Grand Castle, w. G. Hur-
lock-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01
SHE mas mrs oBIEF am.
The Woman Who Made the Rev. John
Inskip What He Was.
GRariaI In tho Itu itfn,a., A ,,a,t,a,,

lhe woman VINO Made tine rev. JOhn
Inskip What He Was.
Special to the baltimore American.
ELKToN, Dec. 2g.-Mrs. William b.
Smith OF this town, received telegram
yesterday informing her of the death of
her aunt, Mrs. Martha Jane Bateman,
widow of the late Rev. John Inskip,
which occurred at Egleston, Fla, on
Saturday last Mrs. Bateman, whose
maiden name was Foster, was born near
North East, in this county, about 70
years ago, and received her early educa-
ton in this town. She was converted,
and became a member of the M. Il.
Church when nine years old. AT the
age Of 10 she became the wife of the
Rev. John lnskip, who was then the
junior preacher on Zion circuit, Phila-
delphia Conference, and who was only
20 years of age Mr.. Inskip was a
native of England, and had only been
admitted to the conference a few months
when he married which beingcontrary to
the rules, that body thought Of suspend
ing him, but he pleaded his own cause
with SO much fervor that the conference
condoned the offence. Late in life he
said he owed all his ministerial success
under God to the woman he married
MI. lnsklp was one of the originators OF
the national camp-meetings, which are
held annually for the promotion Of
holiness. He also made tour around
the world in 1sS0-81 for the promotion
Of the same cause. He died in 1SS4,and
his wife, who had been his constant
companion in all his arduous and pro-
tracted labors, continued the work until
the time of her death. In September
last she became the wife of the Rev DIR.
Bateman, a memb / of the Philadelphia
Conference, VIII was, and still is, the
pastor of the lnskip Memorial Church,
which his wife built at Egleston in
memory of her first husband.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01

Washington Camp No. 3, P. Q. S. A.,
elected following officers Friday even
ing: President, Il. p. Fl. Martin; Vice
president, David Edwards; Master of
Forms and Ceremonies, S. o. Purdy;
Conductor, Albert A. Beggs; Inside
Guard, 2. A. Bell; Outside Guard, John
9. Green; Recording Secretary, James
A. Pennell; Financial Secretary, j. B.
Roberts; Treasurer, w. M. B. Adams;
Trustee, Oliver l.. Bell.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01

The following officers were elected by
Masonic Hall Company on Saturday
afternoon President, George G.. Lob
dell; Vice president, James Scott; Secre-
tary, John p. Almond; Treasurer,
Thomas J. Lawson; Directors, S. A,
Hodgman, James II. Beggs, Isaac G.
Pyle, j. Winfield Scott, Winfield S.
Quigley, Joseph H. Gould, James
Parker, William Baxter and j. Parke
Postles.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01

WHEREAS, We are a free and enlightened
people, and in duty bound to take the
greatest care ofthe health fthecommunity
in general and of ourselves in particular
Therefore, be it
Heso'pcd, That in all cases where we are
afflicted with constipation, inactive or dis
eased liver, biliousness, arrangement of
the stomach. iaundice and kidney troubles
we will procure DR.. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets and use the same Immediately.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01
THE INDIANS REFUSED.
Routed in Two Attempts to Break Into
Camp--several Iscpoi ted Killed.


CANT, NEAR BATTLE GREER, S. D.,
Dec. 26.-Two attempts were made on
Wednesday by the hostiles, who num-
her about 80, to break into their camp.
The first attack was made by only a few
Of the Indians, who were quickly re-
pulsed, with loss of two killed and
several wounded. Three Of the Cheyenne
Indian scouts were wounded and it is
thought that one is fatally hurt.
The second attack made after dark by
what was supposed to be the full band
who were led by Kicking Bear himself.
1t is not known how many Of the hos
tiles were killed but judging from the
reports of one of the scouts there must
have been several killed. Troops were
sent to the scene at an early uryester-
day morning and report everything
quiet and no hostiles in sight.
BIG FOOT DECEIVED COL. SUMNER.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-Gen. Scho-
field has received telegram from Gen.
Miles, dated Rapid City, December gath,
as follows;
Col. Sumner reported his command
at Big Fopt's camp, on Cheyenne river
that Big Foot assured him he would do
whatever he said and bring all his
people to his tSumner's) camp, but that
he deceived him and eluded his com
mand, going south in light order This
was most unfortunate just at this time
and may turn the scale against the
efforts that have been made to avoid an
Indian war. Up to this time the pros
poets looked favorable, and in one week
224 of the worst element have been re-
moVedn
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01
CHASING MIG root.
Col. Carr in Pursuit--The Other Savages
Coming In.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-General
Schotield this morning received the fol
lowing telegram from Rapid City, S. d.,
dated yesterday: "Haye not heard from
Colonel Carr for 36 hours. He started
to intercept Big Foot. Should he sue
coed or turn him to Cheyenne agency il
will be favorable as General Brooke re-
ports messenger from Little Wound, Big
Road and Fast Thunder, who are the
leaders of the Indians who went to the
Bad Lands, says that about half the
Indians there are coming out and he
thinks the rest will follow. Should this
not be interrupted by some unforeseen
event it will be most desirable.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01

Miss Sallie Harbeson, daughter Of the
late Matthew Harbeson of Cincinnati, was
stricken with paralysis in the Woman's
Exchange in that city on yesterday after
week noon and died soon after being taken
home. She and her sister were devoted to
charitable work, and they were busy in
that way when the affection came.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01
CITY Mail cnlleotinna

After the first of the new year the last
collection of the city mails will be made
at z p. IN. instead of at 7.30 o'clock.
This change is made in accordance with
orders from the department at Washing
ton. 1t will enable the mails for Phila-
delphia and New York to be dispatched
by the $50 train.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01

A young man walked into the office
Of a Justice of the peace Eonday and
took solemn oath on the Bible to alb
stain from the use of all intoxicating
liquors for five years. The oath was
written out and properly signed and
Witnessed
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01
pEAcE CoyFEREYog FAILS.
The Hostiles Described as Crazy, VIII
and UnmanageabIe.

PtNERlDGE Agency, s. d Dec 2G.--The
peace party failed as was expected. Five
of the triendlies are in and report that the
rest are on their way in.
The enemy are described IS crazy wild
and wholly unmanageable. None have
come over from the fighters,
II is now believed that the Seventh Re-
giment will start into the field at once to
subdue these warriors.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01
Pensions for Delawareans.

Delawareans as follows have been
added to the pension lists Original in
yalid-George Long, Bridgeville; Ber-
nard Kelly, Wilmington; John H.
Walla, Milton; Amos II. Barnett, Will
mington. Increase-John Connolly,
Snn1trtAn
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01

Mrs. Margaret Wallace died on Sat
urday at her daughters residence in
leaves four children-L. Il. Wallace, ex-
representative, Scaford; Jacob Wallace,
Wilmington; Mrs. Sarah Eyersole and
Mrs Harriet w. James, both of Seaford.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01
The Ladies Delighted.

The pleasant effect and the perfect safety
with which ladies may use the liquid fruit
laxative, Syrup of Figs, under all condi-
tons make it their favorite remedy. 1t is
yet etIectual in acting on the kidneys, liver
and bowels.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01
General Miles in the saddle.

RAPID CITY, S. D., Dec. 29.--General
Miles, headquarters will be in the sad
die after to-day. He will probably start
in to-day for Pine Ridge, going through
the Bad Lands with an escort of scouts
and the Sixth Cavalry.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01
INDIAN TROUBLES ENDED.
The Hostiles Leave the Bad Lands and
Retnrn to Pine Ridge Agency.

/
RAPID CITY, S. d., Dec. 2S.-The
news yesterday indicates thatthe Indian
troubles are about to be brought to u
close without the sacrifice of any more
lives General Miles advices of Friday
evening that hostiles in the Bad Lands
had listened to the persuasion of Gen.
Brooke's Ogalalla and Brulc peace COM
missioners, and We're moving in toward
Pine Ridge, Were confirmed by General
Brooke's dispatches yesterday. The
whole body Of braves, squaws and
papooses of the Brules, Cheyenncs and
Northern Indians who have been en-
joying several weeks outing at the
famous terrace of Wall Camps in the
Bad Lands, killing and smoking beef,
stealing horses and engaging in other
healthful and exciting pastimes, are now
en- route to the hospitable agency at
Pine Ridge
General BrOolIe's messengers state the
party have already reached White river,
and will camp on White Clay creek at
a point ahort 1G miles from the agency.
Colonel Ofell's scouts confirm this intel
ligence by reporting the camps in Bad
Lands deserted, though one dispatch
says one of the camps was moved IL
miles southeast to avoid scouting par
ties or to secure better protection from
the heavy wind Friday, This party is
probably following the main body Of
the Indians.
General Miles has issued orders to
General Carr, Colonel Qfell and Captain
Ford, in command of the western and |
northern sections of the Gordon, to send |
in forces to carefully search the Bad |
Lands for struggling Indians, cached
arms, &C., and to draw in toward the
agency. "Now,' remarked the general
this morning, II want to know where
Big Foot is. My latest adyices were
that he was on Porcupine Creek, but
there is no definite news of him this
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01

"Come to my arms" he said Cant" aya
she, "Iva rheumatis." "Get Salvation OIL"
she went Immediately and bought a bottle.
% cents.
Many a home has been robbed Of sunshine
and happiness by the loss of some dear child,
when DIR Bulls Cough Syrup would have
saved it.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01

Although official figures cannot yet
be given it is believed that close APP
proximate estimate of the kirmess' earn
ings will show the sum Of $4,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01

The sick diet kitchen is now open TO
furnish soup, broth and delicacies to the
worthy sick poor. Names may be sent,
or application made TO the office Of the
Associated Charities, S37 Tatnall street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01

The best medicine auth rlties say the proper
way to treat catarrh is to take a CONSTITUTIONAL
remedy, like Hoods Sarsaparllla.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01

The annual banquet of the Alumni
Association of the Boys High School,
on January 23d, will be held at Farra's.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-01

The Rev. ]. D. @. Hanna married six
couples in Asbury Church Christmas
eve and three more on Christmas Day.