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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-10

Gang Operated Extensively Upon
Laden Freight Cars--Trapped by Do
tectiycs.
PEORIA ILL, Dec. S.-For several days
detectives have been making arrests and
smuggling the prisoners into jail. The
facts in the case, which have just come to
light. disclose gigantic scheme of rob-
berry in which many people areimplicated:
1t is said that evidence has been obtained
duplicating men connected with whole
sale houses.
For months there have been numerous
robberies in the railroad yards. Cars have
been broken open and valuable goods
taken. A few nights ago it was learned
that gang of young thieves was in the
habit of congregating at certain point
and dividing their plumber. There has
been nine arrests made and much valuable
property recovered. One of the gang was
a farmer who took away barrels of whisky
his neighbors. The robberies will amount
to thousands of dollars.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-10

DhHror, Mn, Dec. Paul j. Hoffman,
ON of ille most prominent farmers and
irti gr6 wers of Caroline county died sud
danly 81 heart disease at his residence yes
of grip. He had been i'll for week. but
had recovered sufficiently to go out, and
dropped dead in his yard. Mr.. Hoffman
was 81 years of age. He came to this
county from PENNSYLVANIA about Is years
ago, and had accumulated quite large
estate consisting principally of land. He
had policies ON his lifo in different COM
terment will take place at Peterborough
tomorrow afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-10
FIRE THRE4TENs 4 BUILDING.
Flames Threaten to Burst Through IL
FLOOR Where COmhnsiihIes arc Stored.


Fire was discovered in the grocery store
of Thomas NJ. Wier, southeast corner of
Fifth and King streets, about 100 o'clock
a. m. Tuesday. An alarm was Immediately
turned in from box IS, Fifth and French
streets, which brought out the entire fire
department. The flames, which were located
in the basement of the store, were soon sub
ducd bysstreams from the engine. About
5000 worth of provisions in the basement
of the store were badly damaged by water,
which flooded the room where the proyi-
sions were kept.
The fire is supposed to have originated
from stove in the cellar. The flames
ragged for a time directly under the store
room upstairs where several barrels of coal
oil We're stored. Had the flames succeeded
in bursting up through the floor serious
explosion would have followed, probably
resulting in the destruction of the entire
building and in loss Of life. None of the
iiremcn were aware that the coal oil was
stored above their heads until they had
avcrted a more serious casualty by eX-
tinguishine the flames.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-10

To avoid interference with the annual
meeting Of the State Grange the second
Of the Farmers Institute of New
Castle county has been postponed from
December 10th to December 18th. The
meeting of the institute will be called at 2
p. IN. in the college oratory, Newark.
present tendency in Delaware toward
scarlet clover and other leguminous
plants" A. I. Neale; New and Striking
methods for controlling injurious insects,
NJ. II. Beckwith.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-10

An acid which exists in sour milk and
cider. called Tactic acid, is believed by
physicians to be the cause of rheumatism.
iibroas tissues in the joints, and causes
agonizing pains. What is needed is a
remedy TO neutralize the acid, and to so
invigoratc the kidneys and liver that all
waste will be carried off. Hoods Sarsa-
parilla is heartily recommended by many
whom it has cured of rheumatism. It
possesses just the desired qualities, and so
thoroughly puriiies the blood as to prevent
occurrence of rheumatic attacks. We
suggest trial of Hoods Sarsaparilla by
all who suffer from rheumatism.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-10

Sneak thieves entered the house of Will
liam G. Pierce, No sO7 Washington street,
Sunday evening while the family was out,
and succeeded In getting away with alargo
quantity Of wearing apparel, iewelry and
money. The rooms in the second story
were completely ransacked. The thieves
took $50 in money, five gold rings, one
with emerald, with four diamonds; one
tiger with four pearls and cut cameo; one
heavy solid long chain; pair plain gold
bracelets; three gold studs; pair of brown
kid gloves and a number of valuable
ancient and foreign coin. The thief also
took a large quantity of wearing apparel.
The police arc at work upon the case.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-10

The publication in morning paper Of
the statement that caterer has been en-
gagged for the reception to be given by
Grace Church to Wilmington NJ. L. Con
ference OH the eve of the lattcr's 9th
annual session has no foundation in fact.
1t is not yet certain whether there will be
supper. Some of the members doubt
the propriety of having one. There are
many members, however, who think there
should be a supper and Three Of them have
volunteered to contribute $40 towards its
cost-onc member Sl0O another 500 and Il
third S25. The committee on reception
will meet at an early date.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-10

The new ice pier at New Castle harbor,
being built by the Delaware Construction
Company, will be finished in about ten
days. 1t is diamond-shaped and measures
about 55x35 feet. 1t cost $4,000. The
pier is an immense iron box or caisson 1t
was built at the Edge Moor works and then
towed to New Castle. The caisson was
then sunk and filled with concrete. In
time the iron casing will rot away and the
mass Of concrete and cement will remain
as solid as an adamantine rock.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-10

The Chester Necs Of Monday said: The
r., w. e b. Railroad Company had large
force of men at work all day in this city
yesterday moving the north-bound track
over towards the platform, to make room
for the. new safety fence that is to be
erected between the tracks from Market to
Welsh streets. Only street cars were per-
mitted to cross during the day at the Mar
ket and Welsh street crossings.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-10
ENGLISH BANKERS FAIL.
Great Trouble Feared--Business Stopped
in CONSEQUENCE.

LONDON, Dec. S.-The private banking
firm of Bawtree. Dawnay & Curzon, Of
Colchester, suspended business to-day. The
firm had high reputation throughout
Essex, in which county Colchester is sit
uated.
1t is feared that the failure will cause
great trouble. Business is stopped in Col
chester. Most of the local institutions,
the leading tradesmen and the town coun-
Gil banked money with the firm. No
statement Of the liabilities and assets has
been issued.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-10

lunacy Of last week on John Diehl Of Red
Lion hundred, the jury empaneled to try
the case found Diehl insane. The chan
cellor has appointed Christopher j. Van
degrft Of st. Georges hundred To take
charge of John Diehl and to manage his
ostufn
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-10

drivin"t 10 Newart nm Srndov his harse Was WAS
scared by a passing bicyclist Mr.. Mega
sin managed to hold his horse and keep it
from running away, but the animal
plunged and kicked so in its terror that
the buggy and harness were smashed all to
pieces. The horse also cut bad cash in
its side. The bicyclist rode away without
getting off his machine or offering aid.
Mr.. Megasn says the man wore the Della
ware College uniform.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-10

A young man, whose manner and con-
versation indicated that he was insane,
went to the Office of the Pusey II Jones
Company few days ago and asked for
Vice-president Thomas Slavery. That gem
tleman was absent and the stranger was
seen by William II. Slavery. To the latter
the crank said he wanted to become a
member of the company. He was in
formed that the concern did not want any
new partners and uhereupon quietly de-
parte1
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-10
Death Of George W. Whitaker.

Special Correspondenceo OF Gazette and journal
DOVER, Dec. The many friends here
were gricved to hear of the sudden death of
Col. George w. Whitaker in Philadelphia
on Saturday night. Mr.. Whitaker formerly
resided near here on his farm, and was
quite active in politics. He was Repub-
lean and a brother of Joseph r. Whitaker
Of near town. Death was caused by heart
failure.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-10
Encountered n Heavy Gale.

cpeciHI NotFtApuluoHCeo VI bdatttc HIu JHurual
LEwEs, Dec. S.--Thc British steamer
Ithans, Captain Alcock, in ballast from
Sunderland, England, arrived at the
Breakwater this morning at 10 o'clock
When 800 miles south east Of the Delaware
capes she met severe gale and tremend-
Gus sea, which washed off her smoke
stack, smashed boats and caused some
other slight damage on deck. The steamer
received orders for Baltimore and sailed at
mon tn.uuv
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-10
SAT IN THE. FAT.1L CHAIR.

Loppy, the Wife Murderer. Executed in
Sing sing--An Electric Current Does the
Work.
New YORK, Dec. IA special from Sing
Sing says: Martin d. Loppy, wife muir
derer, was executed at 1903 o'clock, to.
day. The signal announcing that all is
over has just been run up on the flagstaff.
II was preceded by the buzzing indicating
that the dynamos had been set at work.
The crowd Of newspaper men and
curious people are waiting in front of
the prison gate for witness to come out.
How Loppy died will not be known until
then
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-10

A command of Army and Navy Vet
Grams was organized in this; city Sunday.
Officers as follows were elected; Com
mandcr, William Kelley; Viceeommander,
William T, Windish: Adjutant, Henry
johnson; Quartcrmaster William 7. Fuhr;
Officer Of the Day, Charles Link; Officer
Of the Guard, George Reech, Inside Sen
tinel, William i. Irwin; Outside Sentinel,
John Cassidy. National Commander HUT;
National Adjutant Burns, Commander
Lago and other visitors were present.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-10

Upon the application Of Thomas Davis,
Esq, Judge lrubb Tuesday granted a
charter to the Merchants Cooperative AS
socation of Delaware. The officers, who
are also the incorporators, are: President,
William Lawton; Vice-president, Lewis
w. Brosius Secretary, Dasiel w. Lynch;
Treasurer. William W. Bullock; Directors,
Alfred ID, Warner: Ashton II. Tatnall,
Robert ID Marrow
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-10

No other remedy is so reliable, in cases
of sudden colds. or coughs, or for any and
all arrangements Of the throat and lungs,
as Ayers Cherry Peetoral. This wonder
full medicine affords great relief in con
sumption, even in the advanced stages Of
that disease
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-10
For Coughs and Throat disorders

Use Browns Bronchial Troches Have
never changed my mind respecting them,
except think better of that which be
Ward Beecher. Sold only in boxes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-10
DEMOCRATIC CONTENTION.
Time and Place to be Decided at
Meeting on january 1Ist.

committee of the national Democratic
committee to-day decided to call meeting
of the national committee. to be held at
the Arlington Hotel, Washington, d. c.,
January 2lst 1892, to decide upon the time
and place for holding the Democratic con-
yention,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-10
A Liquor Dealer suiciies.

LANCASTER, Pa, Dec. s.--Jacob w.
Stantier, a wealthy liquor dealer of
Columbia, shot himself through the heart
this morning, in his store room, dying
instantly. Melancholia is believed to have
been the cause of the act.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-10
United states supreme Court.

WASHINGTON Dec. The United
States Supreme Court will adjourn for the
Christmas holidays an December 2lst and
will not reassemble until January 4th.
None except unfinished cases will be heard
prior to the recess.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-10

Cards have been issued for the marriage
of George Paris and Miss Annie Smthers,
both of near Dover. The ceremony will
be performed at the home of the brides
parents Wednesday, December 10th, at .
o'clock p. m.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-10
RUSSELL SAGES CLOSE CALL
Details of the DastardIy At
tempt Upon His Life.
THE DYNAMlTER BLOWN TO PIECES
Two Others Killed by the
4. Terrific Conclusion.

several Persons Badly Injured and the
Offices Wrecked--It Was the Crime of %
Mailman, Whose Fad Was Money Rails
fng-He Wouldn't Cali Again for The
. Cash.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-10
New commerclnl rreatIes signctl.

ROME, Dec. 1.-THE new commercial
treaties between Italy and Germany and
Austria have been signed here.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-10
0NE EMIQY@

Nm ~ Ilf1N kSp n 80
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 knewn.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in soc
and 81 bottles by all leading
druggists. Any reliable drug
gisls 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. Kr NEW YORK. N. Y.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-10

MASON Cry, a., Dec. s.-News has
Friday ut his home at Washington, had
made full confession of the murder of J
his father-in-law, l.. Billings. The crime
was committed in this county in August,
1875. Billings was riding along an unfre-
quented path in the woods when some one
in ambush shot him through the head.
Miller was tried and acquitted. The trial
was one Of the most celebrated in Iowa
history.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-10

Resignation of n Cabinet.
BUCHAREST, Dec. 1.-The Ronmanian
cabinet has resigned
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-10

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 7.-Southworth,
who is believed in New York to be a friend
and accomplish of the bomb-thrower, is
we'll known here, but it is not believed he is
the man who threw the bomb. He was
not as violent, while here, us some of the
anarchistic agitators, although he was ac-
quainted with him. "The act of that man
iii New York." said Chief Police Crowley,
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-05
A PECULIAR SUIT
Secretary of the Navy Tracy Sued for
$4,000

BTNGHAMPToN, n, Y, May 4-Among
the cases that will be tried at this term Of
the supreme court is that Of the Mcr-
chants National bank against the Hon.
Il. +. Tracy, secretary Of the navy, and
son.
The case grew out Of the failure Of the
BinghamptOn Hydraulic Power company
about year ago. In May, 1889 w. w.
Gregg. a treasurer OF the company, uegO-
tiated with Frank Il. Tracy, ninety six
shares OF the stock OF the concern. Tracy
gave him check, signed Benjamin +.
Tracy & Co., for $1,000, with the under
staucing that 1t was not to be used until
he could investigate the condition Of the
concern, the agreement being that in case
Tracy so desired the check was TO be re-
turned 10 him.
Gregg turned the check over to the COM
pany the following day, endorsing it as
treasurer, and IL was deposited In the
Merchants National bank. 1t is claimed
that at the time the company owed the
bank $4,000. Upon investigation Mr..
Tracy discovered that the company was
insOlvent and stopped the payment Of the
check. The officers of the bank there
upon brought action to recover.
The defense is that there was a con-
spifacy on the part of the bank and Gregg
TO defraud Tracy and his son, also that
the bank was not holder OF the paper in
good faith. Tracy is expected here
Thursday.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-05
NAVAL MANGUVERS
Secretary Tracy Arranging Plans for
the Coming Summer

WASHINGTON, May 4-Secretary Tracy
is thinking seriously of employing thr-
teen vessels Of the navy this summer In
series Of naval maneuvers. The vessels
are the Chicago, Boston, Atlanta aud
Yorktown OF the squadron Of evolution,
the Philadelphia, Petrel, Kearsarge and
Enterprise OF the North Atlantic squad
ron, and the Miantonomah, Newark,
Concord, Bennington and Vesuvius not
assigned. All these vessels are Ia the
waters OF the North Atlantic. II is ex-
pected that Rear Admiral Kimberly will
be placed in command of the fleet.
The plan OF operations will be In the
line OF the recommendations made by the
board OF which Admiral Kimberly was
president last year. There will be two
squadrons, one TO be composed Of three or
four of the fastest ships TO represent the
enemy approaching our harbors for the
purpose OF bombardment, the other TO
comprise such ships as the Miantonomah,
Vesnvius and wooden craft, TO undertake
the defense. The principal operations
will be conducted in the vicinity Of New
port, but there will be manGuvers Of one
kind and another all along the Atlantic
coast from Chesapeake Bay TO New York.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-05
THE FOURMIES MASSACRE
Labor Representatives Bring
ing Arms and Ammunition
From Belgium
The Situation Very Grave, and
an Outbreak is Hourly
Expected
Strikes and Labor Troubles in
Belgium, Austria and Great
Britain

PARIS, May I-Thc situation at Four
mics today is grave, and the greatest cX-
citemcnt prevails throughout the town
and vicinity. The actual state of feeling
can be best judged from the fact that
many Of the leaders Of the popular move
ment, and the best known representatives
Of the labor party have started to Bel
gium for arms aud dynamite for use
against the troops here. The report has
reached here that quantity Of dyua-
mite for the people Of this town was
seized while being smugglrd across the
frontier from Belgium, Cavalry pickcts
will be stationed along the route Of the
funeral procession of the victims Of the
May day massacre for such is the ter
ror applied % the tragedy by the people
here.
The government has sent two delegates
here TO make thorough inquiry into the
causes which led TO the Disturbances on
labor day, and into the action Of the
officers who ordered the troops tG IRE
upon the people.
BHussEL~. May The coal miners Of
NarthWC~tcru France and Belgium are In
the main IDLE. The men, however, are
acting in law abiding manner. The
only scene of disturbance which Las been
recorded occurred hear Lirgn near which
place a fight occurred yesterday between
The strikers and geudurmc~. The latter
were getting the worst OF the encounter
and finally used their rcyOlycrs. The re-
suit was that several rioters were
wounded.
SEHNNG, Belgium, May lowing To
the gravity of the situation force Of
troop, has arrived here 90 reinforce the
gcudarmus, who are exhausted by "a two
days struggle with the strikers.
VIENNA. Maay "A dispatch received
from Bccks, Hungary, states that re-
uewcd scenes Of disorder occurred there
yesterday. Immense crowds surrounded
the prison aud demanded the release Of
their comrades who had been arrested
The police present were unable To- control
the crowd and had TO send for troops
The military soon cleared the streets,
many of the leaders of the people being
arrested
LONDON, May l-Bricklaycrs In most Of
the ccutcrs of England have struck for
higher wages. The strike is causing
much annoyance IO contractors and has
thrown ont uf employment "a large num-
Der Of men belonging 90 the associated
trades
The striking carpenter, and iOincrs de-
maHd "a reduction 0i working hours tU
fOrty-scVcn "a week and an advance OF
wage, from nine pence 20 ten pence an
lpUT
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-05
Pinkerton,a Force Inereaeed

New YORK, May 4-The Pinkcrton
agency in Chicago has sent fifty men to
the Pennsylvania coke mines, the Phila-
delphia agency the same number, and
these were reinforced by a similar number
from the agency in this city last evnning.
The men who started from here are all
fully armed with revOlverS.
1t Is understood among the PinkertOn
men that they are to meet at a certain
place in Pittsburg, where they will be in
readiness at u moments notice from the
mines TO swoop down upon any mob or
violent gathering of strikers attempting
to take advantage Of the absence of the
state troops from the coke works Rifles
are at hand at the headquarters near the
mines, and If there should be an outbreak,
there is every likelihood Of another
slaughter OF the alien strikers by Pinkcr-
tons armed forces.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-05
SUNDAYS GAME OF BALL
A Big Crowd Attends the
Game at the Park, New
Whatcom
The Beilingham Bay Club
Have Walkover and
Win Easily
The Seattles Put UP a Poor
Game and Become
Ratified

II anyone had thought for an instant
that baseball had lost its charm for the
people Of Beilingham bay It required but
u glance at the gathered multitude on the
park grounds at New Whatcom TO dIspel
all such Illusions. Fully 5000 persons,
most Of them enthusiasts, Witnessed the
first game Of the amateur league To be
played on the bay. Every vehicle, Of all
kinds and descriptions was employed Ia
taking the residents of Fairhaven aud
vicinity 10 the ball grounds. The number
of conveyances was found insufficient.
and all the wagons were crowded TO suffo-
cation, yet no one complained and the
utmost good humOr prevailed.
The new ball grounds, in consequence
Of the recent wet weather, were In hor-
ribe condition, and all thoughts OF play
ing on them were cast aside, and the next
best place was the park nj New What
com. These grounds were by no means
perfect. A player would see ball roll
ing towards him and be prepared 10 pick
II up when just as he was reaching for IL
IL would strike some "rOund, rising hil-
lock- and bound aside. To this more
than anything else Is due the many errors
ana large score.
The great American "kid" was there In
all his glory, and II he could not be seen
he could be heard. lie exercised his vocal
organs aud no event or play escaped his
comment. OF course lac whooped lOudest
when some brilliant land there were but
few play was made by the home team,
but the Scatllcs received It's full share OF
cheers and applause.
The the game was not by any means
test OF the playing qualities Of the Bell
ingham Bay nine, yet the fact was made
evident that the club was made up OF
good material aud only needed practlcing.
The members play as a club and not as
individuals. They play as n they were
bent on winning and not TO receive the
plaudits Of the bleacherS.
Errors were as thick as leaves In
NallambrOsa, most Of which were the re-
suit OF bad throwing and bad grounds. In
the seventh inning the Seattles piled up
an array Of errors that would have made
a crank become livid with rage. The first
six innings were well contested on both
sides, but the Seattles became ratified In
the seventh and the home team piled up
runs until they pulled themselves together
aud made the Bays take the field.
In order 10 allow the Seattle boys time 70
catch the Eastern Oregon but eight
innings were played. The score was:
BellinVham Bay 2l, Scattles 10.