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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

81 haven't had silk dress since was
married, nor new bonnet for three sea
sons, complains Mrs. G. V. r.. She de-
clares she is bound to have u new bonnet
if She has to work for it herself. This is
true grit, but many ladies who would
gladly work hard to Obtain a desired OBJ
ject are unable to do so because they are
almost constantly afflicted with diseases
peculiar. to their sex. Dragging-down
pains, displaeements, leucorrhea and other
uterine disorders are the banc of many
women's lives; but DIR. Picrces Favorite
Prescription will cure where all other
compounds fail, It is the only medicine
for women, sold by druggists, under pos
tive guarantee from the manufacturers,
that it will give satisfaction in every ease,
or money will be refunded. This guaran-
tee has been printed on the bottle-wrappcr
and faithfully carried out for many years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

A bill was introduced in the senate of
Illinois on Saturday prohibiting pool
selling and bookmaking within the
limits Of the state.
Baron Hirsch has cabled to Jesse
Seligman Of New York, as representing
the trustees of the lIirsch fund for the
benefit of Hebrew immigration to this
country, that the trustees may draw on
hun for l2,000,000 francs (S2 800, 000),
to use in carrying out the work under
taken. If the income is not sufficient
to do all il is intended for, the trustees
are authorized to use part Of the princi-
pal, and Baron Hirsch will make good
the amount.
Mrs. Margaret Snyder, II years of
age, attended funeral in Lancaster,
Pa, sunday afternoon, and, becoming
faint, took drink which she thought
was whisky. 1t was the undertaSer's
embalming fluid, however, and the SER
vices of physician were required. He
left her apparently out of danger, but
the excitement consequent upon the
affair brought on an attack of heart
disease, which caused death in a short
time.
II. B. Rogers, a young insurance agent,
attempted suicide in Omaha, Neb., Sun
day, after writing letter addressed
to the United States Mutual Life Insur-
ance Company of New York, confessing
| that he murdered his sweetheart last
summer, near Mercer, Pa. lie did not
mention names, but admits that he as
sumed the name by which he was
known. When he realized that he
/ Hvfn,l1 1.-Two Ia nff, q.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

ST.. Louis, Mo, Feb. 9.-Mrs. Eugene
Brown, livingat 273 Madison street, was
found yesterday with hole made
by pistol bullet in her head. Neigh.
bors heard the report Of pistol in the
house before they found Mrs. Brown.
Whether she shot herself or was shot
BY another is not known. She died in
short time after being found. The
prelude to the killing occurred last
Wednesday, when both Mr.. and Mrs
Brown were taken violently i'll from
what was afterwards discovered to be
the result Of opium poisoning. Who
administered the opium or by what
means has not been discovered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

Mr. W. SCOTS store-house and dwell
ing, in Townsend, came near being
burned at an early hour Friday morn
ing, catching on tile east side. A clerk
sleeping opposite discovered the fire
about O'Clock and gave the alarm. AT
the same time an engineer on the Della
ware road, three miles off, saw the fire
and speeding his train reached the place
in few minutes. The fire was subdued.
The property is insured, but the los;
will not be serious. The lire is supposed
70 have been Of incendiary origin, rs tho
same property was burned to the ground
a wear agO
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

MURDERERs ORGANIZE.
Poles Form Club to Avenge Wrongs Il
GOmrnhes.


SHENANDOAH, Pa, Feb. s.-William
and George Balustrade, Mat MalYazes
and John LalurnilSus, four Polanders,
have been committed to the county Jail
in default of $4,000 bail each for muir
dcrously clubbing and stabbing five of
their fellow countrymen, who were in
strumental in having Il friend of one of
the accused sent to Jail for assault and
highway robbery.
The men named are the ring leaders
of society which has for its object the
ayenging Of wrongs done its members,
and the payment of all expenses of
members who get into trouble before the
courts.
The discovery of the society's exist
ence is of great importance. Of late il
has been almost impossible for the com
munwealth 10 convict Poles Of crimes on
account of the vast amount of testimony
presented in favor of the accused. This
kind of testimony is now believed to
have been supplied by professional
witnesses, members of the society.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12
To Churn Foarning MIX.

The Milk Producers Protective Asso-
citation of Kennett Square and vicinity
has before il ii project to establish d
large creamery in Philadelphia, in or
der to make use OF the excess milk
shipped to that city by the patrons Of
the association. The idea now before
them is to rent IA portion of the new
market at Thirtieth and Market streets,
Philadelphia, which is adapted fnr the
purpose, and To work up all unsuld milk
and cream. The plan has been virtually
adopted and the necessary funds are
being raised The shipments to Phila-
dclphia are very often in excess Of the
demand, and during some months last
summer AZ much as 10000 quarts of new
milk were thrown away.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-The union
mechanics employed on the new Edison
building in Broad street struck several
weeks ago against the employment OF
some non-union men and have been out
since. Work progressed meanwhile very
slowly with few non-union men. To
day the strike came to an end, the union
men returning TO work after gaining
their point in securing the discharge OF
the non-union men. 1t is now expected
the building will be completed in a
month.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12
rHE PUZZLE COLUMN.
Another Problem for Solution--Answe
to the Horse shoe Puzzle.

There We're numerous answers re-
ceived during the week to the horse
shoe puzzle of last week Among
the first to be received was that Of
Charles K. Gibson of Odessa, Henry w.
Herbert, New Castle, Edward Walsh,
Bancroft Banks and Thomas p. Rooney
of this city.
The correct answer is;
Gut OF the top of Shoe so as TO leave one
nail hole in each side of the piece you cut
off, then turn the piece around so as to cut
il in the middle and at the same time cut
the other two pieces between the nail holes,
The puzzle Offered below will tax the
ingenuity of our score of people who
have manifested such an interest in the
series,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

NANDALIA, In, Feb. 9-Thc ac-
counts Of l. NJ. Little, Fayette county's
dcfaulting treasurer, who resigned his
office last August, have been under
going thorough examination by COM
mittcc appointed by the board of super
yisors At the time his office was de-
clared vacant his shortage was said to
be about $1,000 The investigation,
which is still in progress, shows a deficit
Of between $1,000 and $4,000. The
county has ordered suit to be brought
against Mr.. Little's sureties for $4,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

ClncAGo, Feb. 0.-LOuis Gathmann,
a maker of ALL machinery, exhibited TO
reporters to-day n cannon of his in
venton, which he says il TO be tested
in the presence OF United States Army
officers at Fort Sheridan within q fort
night under instructions from war de-
parlment officials at Washington
The weapon is .! feet long and is de-
signed to be discharged in rapid success
sion thousands of times without becom-
ing overhpated, throwing shells three
feet long filled with dynamite, nitro
glycerinc or any other high explosive Il
distance of five miles, the projectile cX-
ploding by the conclusion when il
strikes the object. The chief novel fra-
turc is the use Of liqnitcd carbonic acid
gas, delivered automatically along the
entire length Of the bore Ut the instant
Of discharge, not only as an absorbant
of the heat generated, but rs Il cooler
after the charge has left the gun. BY
another new device pneumatic pressure
is produced with the use of powder.
Mr.. Gathmann claims to have already
made satisfactory tests with small
model Should the invention prove a
success he expects that the existing
systems of coast defence particularly
would be rerolutionized,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

New ORLEANS, La, Feb. 0.--The
African Methodist Conference at Tangi-
pahoa yesterday Bishop Grant made Il
severe attack on Bishop Newman of the
NJ. Il. church, who recently gave pub
licity to the charge that great immo-
rality existed among the colored clergy.
Bishop Grant pronounced the charge
unfounded and denounced Newman for
bearing false witness.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

MEDIA, Pa, Feb s.-Thc agricultural
and Industrial Society of Delaware
County is now thing of the past.
Sheriff Howard yesterday sold out the
"A acres of land ut Elwyn, with the i'm
provements, for $500. The mortgages
on the same are enc Of $4,000 and in
forest owned by the estate Of Thomas
Simpson, deceased, and another of
$4,000, to trustee, TO cover advances
made by certain stockholders, aggre-
eating $1,000 1t was in the interest of
n syndicate of the latter that the prop
erty was purchased by George L. Oar
linHtOn,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12
Triton cntton wins Rrsmme.
special corre.ponaenco Of l.azelle and jour

Special Correspondence oil Gazette and journal
NEW CASTLE, Feb. 9.-The Triton
cotton mills, which have been closed
tight and fast for the past six months,
will resume operations to-day or TO-
morrow. A large quantity Of cotton
has arrived and work will Recommended
rs soon as it can be got in readiness fol
the machinery, The full number OF
hands will he employed, and all are
clated over the resumption Of the mills
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

OsKALoosA, Ia, Feb. 9.-Twcnty in
junction suits have been filed against
liquordealcrs and the evidence produced
will strike heavy blow at the liquor
traffic. A temperance organization has
just been formed here and the infuen-
tial business men are taking hold of the
matter,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

Mayor Harrington on Monday re-
ceiyed the following communication
from Akron, Ohio;
Dear Sif Charles II. Newell, plumber,
left his home ten years ago, coming to
Ohio. A friend is anxious to obtain news
of the whereabouts of his mother, if living.
She will hear something to her interest by
addressing Miss MAY CLARK,
Arlington Hotel, Akron, Ohio.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

II, Il, Smalley, "a brother of w. f.
Smalley, Esq, of this city, left here
for Piedmont, Ala, Tuesday, to take
charge of the interests of Calhoun In
vestment and Manufacturing Company,
Mr. Smalley has purchased the Hughes
, tract from Il. p. Ledbetter Of Piedmont.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

United States Marshal Mahaffy has
appointed George NJ d. Watson of
Brandywine hundred Deputy United
States Marshal TO fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of William G.
Malaify. The new deputy entered upon
his duties Sunday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

George b. Buck of the Sixth ward,
was appointed a police officer on satur-
day, TO fill the vacancy caused by the
death Of Charles w. Shultz. lie began
his duties Sunday, in the fourth dis
trict. Officer Grimm has been trans
ferred to the district of the late Officer
Schultz. in the Ninth ward.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

CHESTER, Pa, Feb. 9.-Sharpless
Mercer, young practicing physician of
Media, was found dead at Elwyn sta
ton, on the West Chester railroad, this
morning. 1t is supposed that in attempt
ing to board u passenger train last night
he was hurled to the ground and his
neck broken.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

The Rev. j. y. Rigg, pastor of Still
Pond NJ. f. Church, and wife, were
given surprise visit by about 100 of
the congregation, and the former pre-
sented with purse of 800 and the
latter $25.
b. Benson Cahoon, ESD, of Frederick
town, No, formerly Of Smyrna, and
Miss Annie Fisher, daughter Of ex-Judge
George ?, Fisher, will be married at the
home of the bride in Washington, D. G.,
on March 4th next.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-The House to-
day after a rather heated discussion over
the question of consideration, proceeded
with the Sundry Civil Appropriation
bill in committee of the whole.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

GRAND RAPIDS, MIcH., Feb. Eek.
Congressman Julius Houseman died
suddenly of vertigo last evening, aged
50 years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

Boston, MASS, Feb.9.--W Walter Potter
charged with the embezzlement Of notes,
the property Of the Slingsluff, Disney &
Co., Of Baltimore, was discharged by
Judge Hardy Of the municipal court this
morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

All are entitled to the best that their
money will buy, so every family should
have at once, q bottle of the hest family
remedy, Syrup of Figs, to cleanse the
system when costive or bilious For sale
in 50e. and $l,0O bottles by all leading
druggists.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

use Horsfords Acid Phosphate. DIR. F. A..
Roberts of Watervlle, Me-. says -" have
found it of great benefit in nervous head
ache, dyspepsia ana neuralgia think ii
is giving great satisfaction where it is
thoroughly tried.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

BARCELONA, Feb 9.-The result of
the senatorial elections here yesterday
! is in favor Of the ministry.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12
HERE'S A RAILROAD FIGHT
The Big Franchises of the
Front and Union Bill.
MAY USE STEAM AS A MOTOR
And Go Everywhere Under
Its Connections Clause.

Cotton Wants to BE as Big in Railroad
ing as He Tried to BE in His Capacity
of Election Judge--Some Figures on the
Cost of Substituting Seven Newspapers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12
rhinrs worth Remembering.

LhdleS homo IontIlul.
The estimated population of the world
is l,A50,000,000.
There is only one sudden death among
women To every eight among men.
New York, Paris and Berlin all to-
gether have not 50 large an area as Lon
don,
AT present there are 21s 100000 Cath
olics in tho world, according TO figures
furnished by Rome.
ON July 9th the earth is farther away
from the sun than at any other time.
This country has one million miles Of
telegraph wires; enough 10 reach forty
times around the globe
Of the white population in America,
eight per cent is unable to either read
or write.
Farm landsint the United States, taking
the country as 4 whole, occupy only $50
acres in every 1000
To complete their growth, the nails of
the left hand require eight to ten days
more than those Of the right.
A healthy adult, doing an ordinary
amount IF work, will require from
ten to twelve ounce. ii meat day.
England has more women workers
than any other country, in proportion
to population; twelve per cent Of the in.
dustrial classes are women.
A grain Of fine sand would cover on,
hundred of the minute scales of til,
human Skin, and yet each of these scales
in turn covers from 800 to 800 pores.
From 10000 to 100000 hairs grow il
Il human scalp.
Nine hundred and fifty submarin,
telegraph cables are now In operation
most Of them in Europe; their tJta
| length is over $4,000 miles.
There are about 1906 women to every
100 men, one quarter Of the population
Of the world die before the age of Il
years. only one in Il thousand lives to b,
/ 100 years old, and only six in thousant
reach %.
y German biologist says that the two
sides Of a face are never alike; in tw,
cases out OF five the eyes are out of line
1 one eye is stronger than the other ii
seven persons out Of ten, and the RICH
ear is generally higher than the left
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-12

Tablets in memory Of the late Bishop
Lee and the late Gregg Chandler have
been put in Il. Andrews Church.
Mayor Harrington and Chef Of Police
Swiggett conducted the monthly inspec-
ton Of the police department Sunday
The inspection was eminently satisfac-
tory
Lenten regulations were read in the
Catholic churches Sunday. The rules
for this year are similar 10 those Of last
year. During Lent Bishop Curtis will
preach in g. Peters Pro-Cathedrai on
Wednesday evenings ia "fhe Lord'J
Prayer On Monday and Friday ewes
ings there will be in the Pro-CatS.>Si 4
services Of stations Of the cross.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-15
BOOTS AND SHOES.
607 EAST BROAD ST.,
OFFERS SPECIALLY THIS WEEK.

OFFERS SPECIALLY THIS WEEK:
Ladies' Beautiful oxford Ties, soft andeasy,
from 99c. to r.
Childrens Oxford Ties, spring heels, patent
tips, at zoe.
Misses Spring Heel Oxford Ties, spring
heels, patent tips, SO and 99c.
Ladies' Southern Ties, patent tips SLIGO.
Ladies' Patent Leather Oxford Ties with
black, gray and tan tops, 9L49, sls9, 1923
and up to $3.50.
Ladies' Dongola Kid Oxford Ties, patent
tips, with black, tan and gray tops, sl23.
Gents fine Patent Leather Shoes, four
styles, So.
Gents Patent Leather Dancing or Evening
Shoes at s3.49-sold elsewhere at $3.50.
Gents fine Calf Low Quarter Shoes, 1928
$3.50. 3.
Gents fine Calf Hand-Welt Low Quarter
and High Quarter Shoes, $3.50, worth $3.50.
Gents Russell and Tan Shoes, $3.50, 80 and
g.
Gents Russell and Tan Low Shoes, 81 to
$3.50.
Boys Tan and Black Low Quarter Shoes
$3.50. - and $3.50.
Ladies' Undressed Kid Oxford Ties, in
black tan, dark-gray and light-gray, s24o,
worth $3.50.
Our Wonderful sl99 Undressed Kid Slip
pers for ladies, in black gray, red, green, blue,
white, pearla and tan colors
Gents Soft Hand-Sewed New Southern
Ties. $500
Gents Soft Dongola Low Shoes, = 10 Go.
and thousands of her styles too numeroua to
mention. aplOf.su&u3m
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-15

EOR SALE CHEAP.

very nicely-located FARM Of 200 acres in
Go0chland county, two miles from railroad
station and thirty-two miles west Of Richmond.
It's i'm thicky-settled neighbOrhOOd close
TO church, store, postothce and high school No
healthier spot could be found IN the entire
The land lies nicely for cultivation, only
slightly rolling and the soil is adapted TO the
raising of grain and grass. Mica has been recent
ly discovered on the farm. The improvements
consist of a Frame Dwelling, two stories, con-
tanning eight rooms besides hall and closets
Outbuildings consist Of Barn, New stable for
twelve COWS, Carriage-house, Poultry house
ONCE. Out-kitchen Quarter, nc, Good Garden
Orchard with Apples, Peaches, Pears, Cherries
Ounces, DC.
About one-third Of the farm is in wood, bal
ance cleared. Watered by spring branches, and
good well of pure soft water in yard. This farm
being in such healthy location and 80 conye-
nient 20 railroad would make a desirable sum
mer home for anyone doing business IN Rich
mond. Price $1,000, on easy terms. For par
tculars, apply 10 ". A. PARSONS,
No North Ninth street,
fel-tf Richmond. Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-15
By J. Thompson Brown j. Co.,
Real Estate Agents and AuctlOneers,
lll3 Main street.
Virginia Granite QuarrieS
ut PUBLIC AUCTION
70 O'CLOCK ~.
Wednesday. Nay 20, 1891. Richmond, Va.

By order of tho directors Of THE RICHMOND
GRANITE COMPANY we will sell on the prem
Uses on the above date the large and extensively
developed quarries of the said company located
ON tho western suburbs of Richmond, a, and
connected with all the trunk line railroads
through the State ,,
The quarry consists of eighteen and one-haf
acres of the lin 80 granite IN America, with Two
and one-half acres of dumping ground adJoin-
ing below the level of the quarry. Ii is perfect
is equipped and daily filling orders for monu-
mental, building. bridge, curDlng, ana paving
granite. II has all the necessary tools; shops
sheds. dwellings, stores. boarding houses
offices. telegraph and railroad station on the
PREMISES There are four engines and boilers,
lngersOll drill. Ois.ing and polishing machines,
dcrrcks and other machinery on me premises.
Though the cost of the ground before develop
ments was $4,000, and 100000 subsequently
spent i'm development, exposing lneXhHustllie
quantities of the best granite. nevertheless the
property will be sold irrespective of lt, cost as
the death of its former president and the larg-
est stockholders necCs,Itates the sale.
TERMS: One-thirI cash, balance ~ one. TWO
and three wears with interest, secured by trus.
decd. A deposit of $500 to be paid at time or
purchase. COnveyances VIII leave the oihce OF
the auctionoers for the quarry at II o'clock on
the day of sale. ION are invited % attend.
j. THOMPSON BROWN X CO.,
my 3GI0I2 I5lTIg-0. AuctiOneers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-15
GALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE IN
> WEST POINT, VIRGINIA

In pursuance of a deed of trust recorded in d.
b. No. d, page ., In the Clerks Office OF the
County Court of King William county and by
virtue of decree OF the Circuit Court Of SAID
county in Lipscomb Y. Martin and WIFE | VIII
sell for cash Don front of the banking house OF
Wilkinson. LEICESTER K Co., in West Point VA at
$50 l.. NJ, on the
18th DAY OF MAY. 1891,
the fOllOwing described lots. or so much thereof
may be necessary 10 pay the costs ofexecuting
the trust and pay the sum of 3l7i92i. with inter
est from July T. 1890, to-wit: Lots 50. ~
50. ~ and $40 in plan of said town made by -; NJ
residue of purchase money Will Doe made payanl3
an such time 10 Thomas. f. Henley may direct
Oh day OF sale. HR POLLARD,
alp lI-3Ot Special Commissioners
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-15

annihilates height and depth. This room Is
a handsome feature, and it, windows overlook
the whole city. ~ s.od 10
mentioned before about balloon deed 70
n Dilworth lot The idea s original: ana mas
crsated much interest. The balloon will ascend
immedieteiy following the display OF IRE
works at night and the deed 10 this valuable
niece Of real estate will be inclosed in an arr
tiebt and sealed tin box bearing directions 70
the finder. Money invested in Dilworth lots
will bring good return. o., i'll,
s;ve JOHN ID. MUBRELL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-15
Oh, What n Cough.

VIII Won heed the warning the signal, per.
hans III the sure approach Of that more terrlD s
o oin Sssord FOR the sake Of saving % cents,
t ca RIM the risk and do nothing for IT, We know
from experience that shiohss Cure w. S vS9
youI 49, million OF bottles were sold the past
H nnsr N relieves Group and Whooping Cough
A. once Mothers do not be without IT. sample
bottles free sold by Bodeker rbrotherS anu
Ii. NJ. shields Co.. corner oil fiith ana Mar
hall
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-15

Beautiful for situation renowned for health
fitness. The centre of the phenomena MN
eTaI development in the Shenandoah Valley;
T ne home home Of a highly refined and cultivated
society ,li The most delightful residence town
i'm tbe South. Within easy reach by rail- OF
the great centres of population.
The Lexington Development Company now
offers its lots 10 the public at low prices and
upon easy terms. No auction sale, but any
lot can be selected and bought at any time
Snlendid chance for profitable Investment
Address j. d. n. Ross, President,
or j. Med. ADAIB, Secretary.