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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-27
A coLoRED PENSION FRAUD.
Nabbed by the Secret Service Officers Just
as He Was Boarding the Wilmington
BOut.

Nabbed by the Secret Service Officers Just
as He Was Boarding the Wilmington
BOat.
Moses Frisby, colored, of this city, was
before United States Commissioner Craig
of Philadelphia Monday charged with
making false, fictitious and fraudu-
lent claim against the United States gov
eminent" for arrears Of pay and bounty.
The story of the search and final cap
ture of Frisby by the secret service Off
GERS of the government is one of almost
interminable hope and disappointment
until Saturday night last, when the man
was nabbed at the Arch street wharf
just as he was boarding the Wilmington
boat. Facts in regard to his fraudulent
attempts had been for some weeks in
the hands of the government, and Trea-
sury Department Official Linden gave
the matter into the charge of Assistant
in the Secret Service Division, Frank
Esquirell. The immediate warrant for
Frlsby's arrest was issued by United
States Commissioner S. A. Macallister of
this city. Frisby got wind Of the fact that
the officers were in search of him and
by the aid of his wife succeeded in evad-
ing them. AT length the pair arranged
that he should leave Philadelphia for
this city. Mrs. Frisby brought her hus-
bands bundle of clothing from his
home. He had not dared to 60 there for
two or three weeks as the officers had
discovered where he lived. She was Just
in the act of handing the bundle to him
when Assistant Esquirel aided by
Deputy United States Marshal Marshall
sprang upon him and Notwithstanding
Frisby's vigorous resistance made the
arrest. He was Immediately given
hearing. 1t seems that he had been i'm
personating James Frisby, deceased, of
this city, who was an enlisted man Of
the Sixth Delaware Volunteers. He
claimed the back pay, arrears and
bounty of James Frisby. He was held
in 81 500 bail to await the action of the
United States court of this district,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-27
BOG US $50 GREENBAoK.
A Local Banker Brings a Sample of the
Counterfeit Here for Exhibition.

A Local Banker brings Sample Of the
Counterfeit Here for Exhibition.
Henry G. Robinson of the banking
firm of r. r. Robinson e. Co., exhibited
Tuesday bogus $40 greenback which
he had just brought from Philadelphia.
The fraudulent note is an excellent imi-
tation of a greenback until it is placed
alongside the genuine note. Then its
crude, coarse, engraved work is readily
seen. The paper is thicker, harder, and
more card-like to the touch than the
genuine note and is without its brittle
light texture. On comparison, too, the
features of the vignettes have very evil
dent lack of symmetry in form and
color, or delicacy of ink drawing. The
silk lines, too, are noticeably absent.
The coarse geometrical lines are also as
evident on the reverse of the counterfeit
as on its face.
One of the readiest ways for quick
detection of the bogus note is to COM
pare the features, especially the eyes in
the vignette of Alexander Hamilton.
The features of the figure of Liberty on
the opposite side of the counterfeit are
simply badly drawn; they are all askew
and should furnish ready ability for
recognizing the bogus note. 1t is of the
series 1880, No. A, 1,724,201.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-27
JsatGs.

EAKIN.--Tn Brandywlne hundred. on the 10th
mat, Mary Emma, daughter Of William and
Mary Eakin, aged months.
FEATHERS'rON.-- this city, on the cath inst,
Jeremiah Featherston, aged " years
GIBSoN.-In this city, on the 2ist inst, Mrs.
Mary Gibson, aged 81 years.
GlBBONS.-On the 18th OF Sth month, 1891, at
the residence of his parents 1871 Market
street, Wilmington, Del, Edward A Gibbons,
in the Bath year of his age.
G0oKIN.-In this city, on the 18Th inst, Helen
s., daughter of Dan p and Anna NJ. Gooken,
aged II months and Is days.
LAiLY.--On the 25th instant. Mrs. Bridqet
Lally, wife of Thomas Lally, in the 62d year
of her age.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral from the residence OF her son-in-
law. W. W. Dayton, 7O5 Wilson street, on
Friday morning at o'clock. High mass at st
Mary's Church. sixth and Pine streets. Inter-
ment at New Cathedral cemetery.
LAFFERTY.-On the 10th inst, John d. LSf-
ferty, aged n years.
McKEE--on the 2lst inst, Andrew Mckee, in
his seth year.
REYNoLDS.-In this city, on the 18th instant,
Margaret Reynolds, aged GO years.
SCHAEFER-on the 22d instant John g.
schaefer, aged "a years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-27
brilliant wedding at Glen Riddle.

Homer Lee of the Homer Lee Bank
Note Company of New York and Miss
Charlotte Burlington Riddle, youngest
daughter of the late Samuel Riddle, Of
Glen Riddle, Pa, will be married on the
evening of Tuesday, September 1st, in
the Presbyterian church of Glen Riddle.
The Rev. John Randall and the Rev.
DR.. t. J. Wylie will ofiiciate. The bride
will be given away by her brother,
Samuel Riddle. The maid of honor
will be Miss Mary Field of this city.
The bridesmaids will be Misses Nellie
Sparks and May Florence of Philadel-
phia, Bessie Ella of Chester, Pa, and
Levina Davidson of Morton, Pa. There
will be five ushers, Thomas Ewing, Jr.,
son of General Thomas Ewing of Ohio;
Louis NJ. Schwan Of the Richmond
Terminal system, Andrew Ernest Foye
and Howard Elmer Grail of New York,
and Leander Riddle, brother of the
bride. Mr.. Lee will be accompanied by
Mr.. Edmund of Chicago as best man.
After the ceremony in the church there
will be reception at the brides resi-
dence.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-27
He Had Some Propagation.

Assoclated Pres5 Dlspatch by Special Wires
BELFAST, Me-, Aug 26.-Yesterday
Lewis Brewster, aged 10 and pen
sioner, fatally shot Charles A. Brown,
aged "A, a Newburyport, Mass, tramp
Brown had elected Brewster from his
(Brewster's) home, two months ago and
lived with Mrs. Brewster. Brewster
says he met Brown on the street and
that Brown kicked him severely; that he
then drew pistol and threatened to
shoot if Brown did not 1esist; that
Brown then sprang at him with knife,
when Brewster shot him in the abdo-
men. Brown is still alive but failing
fast Brewster surrendered himself to
the police.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-27

While Adam Wagner and Edward
Sondstron and Frederick Christianson,
Swedes, who are employed at the Pull
man Palace car shops were washing
some plush in a long trough near an
open window Monday, lightning struck
near the window and spread terror
among the men. They state that ball
Of fire seemed TO shoot right in through
the window stunning them for time
and splashing the water from the trough
into their faces. The window does not
seem to be shattered by the lightning
and none Of the men were seriously
hurt. The lightning's freaks were con-
sidered strange ones by those who saw
them.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-27
DEnr1Na FOR THE DEAD.
More Bodies Taken From the Ruins O
the TAYLOR building.

the Taylor Building.
Associated Press Disoatcn by sneoiai Wires
New York, Aug. 26.-The work Of
delving for the dead in the ruins Of the
Taylor Building continued uninter-
rupted through the night. The first
body taken out after midnight was dis
covered at 1.15 a. m. 1t was that of
man about feet inches In height with
the arms and the lower part of the left
leg. burned off. The body was burned
and decomposed beyond recognition.
AT 1875 there was taken out the body
Of a man about 80 years old, 8 feet .
inches in height and weighing about 140
pounds. The head was separated from
the body, which was burned beyond
recognition. All the clothing had been
burned off.
The body of a woman weighing about
las pounds was found at 1876 a. m.
The body was burned beyond recogni-
ton.
At 1.50 a. m. there was found the
body of man about feet 8
inches in height and weighing abut 40
pounds. The clothing was burned off.
The body Of another woman about 23
yeras old, was found at 8 a. m.
At Abs O'Clock the body of Norris A.
Harring, of Jersey City, was taken out.
1t was identified by his brother
At $50 there was recovered the body
of a man about 40 years old. In the
pockets were silver watch with a brass
chain, eleven keys on ring, a pocket
book containing $445 and white
handled knife, two blades.
The body of young man about 10
years old was found at $50 a. m. This
made eight bodies recovered between
midnight and $50 a. m, bringing the
total number of bodies recovered up to
that time TO IS.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-27
Marrtagss.

CoX-wATSoN.--In this city, on the 18th Inst,
by the Key. r L. Hubbard, Garrett r. Cox
and Blma II. Watson. Both OF this city.
McNRAL-HAGHN.-In this city. on the Nth
irst., by the Rev. X. l. Hubbard, John A
McNeal and Matte NJ. Haghn. Both of this
city.
McCAULLY-WALSH.-A Patrick Church
on the 22d Inst, by the Rev. George 8. Brad :
ford, John Mccaully, Jr., and Ella Walsh,
both of This city.
TONES MoND.-At Old Swedes Church, on
the 10th inst, by the Rev. Martin B. Dunlap,
Frederick Cook Tones and Maggie May o.
mOnd, both OF this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-27
FIGHTING OLEo DEALERS.
The Delaware Dairymen's Protective As
sOcintiOn Pushing the Eight.

The Delaware Dairymen's Protective
Association met at the Clayton House
yesterday. The main business on
hand was in giving attention to the
gathering Of testimony in regard to the
Geary oleomargarine case, which comes
up in the United States court Septem-
Der Sth
Last winter the Philadelphia dealers
in oleomargarine informed their Will
mington customers that there was lots
of profit in the business, even if they
sold at 20 cents. There was a great
quantity of it sold as butter at 80 cents.
A Mill Creek farmer remarked this
morning, That's pretty steep price to
pay for lard, it seems to me-"
Quite quantity of the material was
sold i'll lots of Is to 20 pounds to small
stores on the outskirts of the city. This
was readily disposed of as butter at 80
to 80 cents.
The local association proposes MAX
ing arrangements for the passage of
suitable enactments at the next meeting
of the Legislature.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-27

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
PHnApELpmA. Aug. 26.-Flour, dull and
weak; Pennsylvania supers. s4a4.25; do.
extra, Si.2ha4.50; No. Q, s4.50a4.15; do. roller,
s4.15a5.15; do. patent s5.25a5.60.
Wheat, dull and lower: No. red, 81. 10a1. OF;
No. hard. $l.1lal.llL.
Corn, quiet but steady; No. 2, 76a76Nc
Oats, duh and lower; No. 2, white, 4pa4sc.; No.
mixed, 3Sc.
Bran, quiet but steady; winter, s17al7.50:
spring, si6ai6.50.
Baled hay, scarce and firm; siSai5; mixed,
sll,50ni90O.
Baled rye straw, s13a13.50
Butter, firm but quiet; Penna. creamery,
extra. nc; do. prints do. Wholesale, 24c.; Job
bling, 25a2Sc-
Eggs scarce and firm; Pennsylvania irsts,
l9c.
Cheese, steady; part skims, bKa7c; full
skins, 20.
Petroleum, steady: refined, in barrels, s6.45a
Geo
Potatoes, quiet and easy at 2sa25c. per
basket
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-27

Aasociated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
LAFAYETTE, IND, Aug. 26.-General
Manager Bradbury and the Lake Erie &
Western strikers reached an amicahle
agreement last night. First, the men
return to work at the same pay received
before they struck; second, the company
agrees TO re-employ them all; third, the
company within five days is to submit a
new schedule of wages to the men;
fourth, the company dismisses the suit
in the United States court; fifth, no dis
charges are to be made because of the
strike. The men go at once to work.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-27
FARMER KLAIR'S CHICK EMS.
Constable Chambers and Posse of
Farmers Make Night Attack on Ma


Farmers Make Night Attack on Ma
rauders.
About 10 p. m, Tuesday, a cornfeld
on the property of Jonas U. niair, Il
farmer who lives about three miles from
Stanton was the scene ola lively attack by
posse of farmers armed with shot guns
and led by Constable Joe Chambers
against marauding attempt to steal
Mr.. klair's chickens.
On Monday the farmer was walking
through his corn field, when he sud-
denly came upon coop filled with two
dozen chickens. The cornstalks had
been pulled and evidence shown that
the birds had been regularly fed.
The constable was informed of the
facts and the neighboring farmers organ
ganized a party to watch last night.
About 1880 team came up the road.
The driver jumped out and hitched his
horse to the bars. He lit his lantern
and deliberately walked over to the
coup in the middle of the field. He
was just proceeding to take the chickens
out when Constable Chambers called
out 10 him to surrender, at the same
time firing over his head. The thief
ran off at top speed followed by a vol
ley from the farmers. The whole posse
set off in full chase. They could hear
the cornstalks breaking away in front
of them, but the marauder was too fleet
footed for the Mill Greek Changers, who
had eventually to give up the chase.
They have the horse and wagon, how
ever. No one in the party could recog-
nize the horse or wagon. The animal
is noticeably fat, dark brown horse.
The vehicle is nicely fixed up traders
or huxter's wagon. 1t can be seen on
inquiry of Constable Joe Chambers at
Stanton.
Jonas Klair has been losing his chick
ems all summer just as fast as they We're
large enough for market.
Inquiry at Stanton this morning clio
tied the information that the chicken
thief had not yet been caught. His hat
was found in the corn field. There was
superstition yesterday that the team had
been taken from the place Of William
Bracken on the road TO Brandywine
Springs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-27

Both the method and results
when Syrup of Figs is taken; it
is pleasant and refreshing to the
taste, and acts gently yet
promptly on the Kidneys, Liver
and Bowels, cleanses the system
effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and levers and cures
habitual constipation. Syrup of
Figs is the only remedy of its
kind ever produced, pleasing TO
the taste and acceptable to the
stomach, prompt in its action
and truly beneficial in its effects,
prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable sub
stances, its many excellent quail
ties commend it to all and have
made it the most popular rem
edy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading
druggists. Any reliable drug
gists who may not have it on
hand will procure it promptly
for any one who wishes to try
it. Do not accept any substitute.
CALIFORNIA Fig SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL
LOUISVILLE. Kr. NEW YORK, N. Y.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-27

While adjusting rope on one of the
large cranes used in hoisting stone at
Borno's stone quarries, in the Highlands,
Isaac Galpanobemito, an italian laborer,
missed his footing and fell 20 feet to
the ground. He was rendered uncon-
scious by being caught in the ropes. DIR.
Harris, who was summoned. ordered
the mans immediate removal to the
Delaware Hospital, where DR.. Ogle at
tended him. He is not dangerously hurt.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-27

school in the morning and to the Ger
man Baptist Church in the afternoon.
some time Miss Cole went to church
with him. We have not heard word
OF him since his departure"
IL Is now thought that young Hinkel
has been seized with an inclination to
see some of the world, and when he
saw the $500 placed in the safe Saturday
night the opportunity of stealing the
money washed out TO him, he seized
the money and fled the CITY.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-27

Associated Press Dspatn oy special Wires
DENVER, Col, Aug, Pa special
from Ouray, Col, says Lee Guam, a
Chinaman, assaulted the little daughter
Of Col. Show yesterday. Quan was at
once arrested and put in Jail. Excite
ment ran high all day, and last night, as
the officers were attempting to take
Guam to a place of safe keeping, he was
shot twice. He will die. The child's
father is supposed to have done the
shooting.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-27
ANDERSON HELD nv s1,ooo



Attempt to Defraud the United States
Government.
Isaac Anderson, colored, was given a
hearing before United States Commits
sioner S. R. Smith yesterday on the
charge of conspiring to defraud the gov
eminent He with Joseph Ambey, col
ored, signed the pension application of
Moses Frlsby, colored, asserting that he
knew the latter for the past 90 years and
that he is brother of James Frisby, the
deceased soldier of the Sixth Delaware
Volunteers. James Frisby's father and
two sisters denounced the story as un-
true.
Register of the Orphans Court
Charles II. McWhoIter, before whom
the claim paper was signed, gave evil
dence as to that fact. The prisoner was
ordered held in 81, 900 bond for the
September term of court.
The case of Ambey was postponed to
Monday next. Moses Frisby is still in
custody in Philadelphia awaiting the
action of the Delaware authorities.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-27
None Come to Claim the Body.

The unknown white man who was
killed at East junction, on the B. d o.
r. r., last Sunday morning, has not
been identified, and if no one claims the
remains within day or so Undertaken
Palmer will have the body taken to
potters' field. A letter Of inquiry was
received by Coroner Sparks Yesterday
from NJ. S. Martin, of No. 2436 Lancas-
ter avenue, Philadelphia, but on being
investigated it was found that the de-
scriptions in the letter did not agree
with that of the dead man. Another
letter was received asking for descrip
ton of the deceased and stating that tie
latter knew of missing man, but it is
believed that the deceased is not this
man either.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-27

The Southern Iron Company, at Chat
tanooga, made successful test of new
steel making process on Monday after
noon, making a good quality of Bes-
semer basic from southern white pig
with no mixture. The product was Of
the best quality.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-27

Jester d Mcdaniel will have public
sale of 2S head of good young horses on
August goth. The sale will also include
four head of Young mules of good
quality. The horses can be seen at the
owners stable at No. 419 West Front
street at any time. They will be sold for
want of use to the highest bidder.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-27

Captain Joseph H. Gould of the
schooner Florence, which was libeled
by United States Marshal Mahaffy
Saturday last, has paid the amount,
$3.50, and the vessel is released. The
libel was on account of wages due
Seaman Robert Yeacer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-27

District Attorney Beniah Watson
brought up from Dover on Tuesday a
basket of remarkably fine Reeves
Favorite peaches present to the officials
of the United States court
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-27

John W. Perkins, while working at
circular saw in Baltimore Tuesday, was
transfixed by piece of wood which the
saw hurled at him, and died of his in
juries soon after.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-27
Raltirnore hIarkets,


Associhted PresS DIspatoh by Special Wires.
BALTIMORE, Aug. 26.-Flour, steady. un-
changed.
whest, quiet; No. red spot and the month,
$l.10kal.l2; September, s1.i0S al. 103t; October,
Sl.10%al.i0N; December, sl.13A asked I;
steamer, No. . red, $l.04bal.04A; southern,
Corn, dull, mixed spot and September, 66kc;
southern, neglected. white, 70a7ic.: yellow, Tic
Oats, sctivs, steady; No. white, western,
i0c.; No. mixed western, 3THc.
kye, dull; No. 2, Si.02a1.03.
Hay, dril; good to choice timothy, sl4ai5b0
Provisions, steady.
Butter, firm; creamery, fancy, geo.: do fair
TO choice, laa20c. do. imitation, l1alSc.; ladle,
fancy, baltic; good to choice. 13a14c; store
packed, 11ai3c.
Eggs, scarce active; 17c.
Coffee, dun. Rio cargoes, talr, 1ec,; No. q,
lie.
Sugar, firm; graduated, axe; copper, re-
fined firm, llkallxc.
Whisky, Unclaimed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-27
Hoods SarsaDariIIa

did for mo-" I. A. wHsELocK, Burlington. VI.
HOODS PILLS-For the liver and
bowels, act easily yet efficiently. Price 2jc.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-27
Dyspepsia

was very nervous, had no appetite, and what
did eat distressed me. ! grew worse, lost
flesh and almost hope. Was told that II 1
wished TO live must go away for change and
rest. felt Too Weak to Get Away. But
finally went and came home feeling about as
had as ever. Then took two bottles Of Hoods
and feel better than for years.
am as hearty as when a boy. Have regained
my flesh. have good appetite, sleep well, and
My Nerves are in excellent condition would
NOT value Slll0n for Rhat
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-27

Mrs. Sarah Ann Young died at Cres-
ton, on Saturday, at the home of her
son, of Bright's disease. She is native
OF this State. and was rs years old.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-27
THE PEACH Es.

Heavy Shipments From Down the State
Quotations From the Leading Cities.
The Big Local Market - Yesterdays
Shipments.
From yesterdays Every Evening.
Yesterdays shipmento of peaches from
the Peninsula via Delaware railroad
numbered 277 car loads, consigned as
foIIoxye.