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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-28
TILD MoORS ~ .inERfcA.
A Tribe of 30 Men, Women and Children
Brought to This Couutry

Tribes of Kybales, Assiaons and Moors
form the most wonderful company of
circus performers ever brought to America,
either separately or as an organization
They are known throughout the civilized
portion of Africa and al the continent Of
Europe as Ben lIndjali Pasha's Wild
Moorish Caravan and Circus Go.
lladiali himself is said 70 be the most
wonderful performer ever known in the
Orient, that land of strange iugglery,
ledgermain and feats of daring and skill
they are brought TO America BY the Adam
Forcpaugh shows by special permission Of
the sultan and the prntectorate govern
mcnt of France. They include six women
who are not only the only genuine Moorish
and Arabian women ever brought to
America, but two Of them were ladies in
the Imperial llarem. who were presented
to Hadlali by the sultan MS the strongest
possible testimonial of esteem which he
could make, and he further granted
Hadiali the altogether unprecedented
privilege of taking them to foreign shores
They Will be seen in the tents of the Adam
Forepaugh shows living in their wild
nomadic village life rs they can be seen
elsewhere only upon the great desert OF
the sahara. Travellers have journeyed
thousands of miles over land and sea and
can he seen ia the Adam forepaugh
shows. AS the Kybalcs and the Assiaons
are the direct descendants Of the ancient
Assyrlans, they will take Part in the sub
lime historic Bible spectacle, THE Fall
Of Nineveh,h i'll addition to performing
their indescribably marvellous perform,
ances.
The Adam Forepaugh shows will exhibit
here on Monday, May I'd.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-28
INCOME VIII CASE DECISION.
Registrar j. Wilkins Cooch Hands Down
an Opinion for the WILL.

In the probate court last Friday
Register j. Wilkins Cooch handed down
an opinion in favor of the admission of
the will of the late Martha Q. McComb.
The opinion is as follows:
sin the matter of the paper writing
purporting to be the last will and tesla
ment Of Martha G. McComb. deceased:
"This matter, in my opinion, is mar
rowed down to question Of fact. The
law in regard to publication is admitted
TO have been complied with. The law
in regard to additions and interlinea-
tons is plain. We then have this ques-
ton before us--have such changes been
made in this instrument as would in
validate the whole or any part of ii?
The space on page 8, dated December
9th, 1888, is not commended for as part
of the will, so this is eliminated from
the case. This being Photograph will
or one entirely in the handwriting of
the testatrix takes from it all doubt as
to fraud and makes the questions of ad-
ditions to great extent a matter of con-
lecture.
SIN giving this instrument the most
careful thought and examination can
not say that such additions as are
charged by the caveator have been
made. 1t is claimed that lines 10 and IA
on page have been added since the ex-
ecution of the paper. But while appear
ing to be in different shade Of ink,
that is the only proof. Also the same
claim is made in regard TO lines 90, "a
and 20 of same page. OF this there is
not only no proof, but to strike them
out would destroy the sense of what
follows. In fact the whole will seems
like memorandum jotted down in diff
ferent ink, on different paper, and at
different times and as things suggested
themselves to the testatrix, all of which
she had right to do.
"My decision therefore is that the
paper-writing purporting to be the last
will and testament of Martha G.
McComb with the exception of the last
seven lines on page which by the date
thereof is shown to have been added
after the execution of the paper, is The
last will and testament Of Martha G.
McComb and as such is admitted tc
probate, the costs to be paid out of the
estate"
Mr.. Hilles of the other side, has giver
notice of an appeal from the register
decision to superior court.
The amount in question was within
$1,000. Messrs. Lore and lIarman ap
pelred for the will.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-28
DROPPED DEAD Oy THE STREET.
Robert Epier of this city Dies Suddenly
in Reading, PA.

Robert Eplcr of this city, dropped
dead shortly after o'clock Tuesday
afternoon week in front Of the Hampton
engine house, at Eleventh and Green
witch street, Reading, Pa. Mr.. Epler
was an engineer on the w. g. N. road.
For some time past he had been com
planning of pain in the region of the
heart, and Tuesday he left work and
went to Reading for the purpose of
spending Il few weeks with view of
being benefited in health. While on his
way TO visit his mother, who resides on
Thirteenth street near Greenwich, he
was seen to reel to one side and fail To
the ground. A number of the members
of the Hampdcn fire company al once
went to his assistance and carried him
into the engine house. DIR. William II.
Marks, who was passing at tine time,
was called in and found that death was
due 70 heart disease.
The body was removed 10 the resi-
dencc of the father-in-law of the de-
ceased Henry f. Hamel, 944 Elm street,
by Undertakers Charles Ilonninger &
Son. Deceased was 80 years old and
leaves a widow and two children-Paul
and Clara Epler Mr. Eplcr was son
of the late Michael Epler, and was the
last of 12 children. His mother is
greatly Frustrated over the sad affair.
lie was also n member of the police
force under ex-Mayor Tyson.
The deceased had been in the employ
of the w. Sc N. company for 10 years,
anG for the past five years resided in
this city, al No. 1901 Linden street. His
funeral took place in Reading, on sun
day afternoon. Mr.. Epler was mem
Der Of Lafayette Lodge, No. IA, A. +,
A. NJ, OF this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-28

Everythiugis lolkinr bright and attrac.
tive AROUND Hazel leli Driving Park The
tFark Which was pl0wed NJ Nud manfred
last spring il now showing tlio gooI rs
suits Of thu treatment GAN il requires.
Gays Siperhtendeni VI T. Hayden WHO'S
in charge of the trotting and running
events 1T the coming Wilmington Fair,
rs a few days Of tine weather ami it, con
ditiun will be ali that ean lie desired by
the most eyactiug hafsemen. quite a
number of horse ave already stabbed there
aud have commenced training rhu brown
horse carton, which did So we'll last wear
AZ the fair, and also tray Ben. aud anuiher.
4 promising fnur-year-nlSl Dexter are there.
Mr.. Hayden invites the publicta drive ont
to the track and inspprt H.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-28
Mrs. woolscy Applies for a Divorce.

The New York IriJnmc of Friday said,
THE fact became public at the sale Of tile
works of art Of the Wuolsey estate at the
Fifth avenue auction rooms. at No. Us
Fifth avenue yesterday, that Il. ]. Woolsey,
the executor Of the estate and well.
known clubman. would undoubtedly he
named rs the defendant in IL divorce suit
brought BY his wife, Frances smythe
Woolscy. Mr.. and Mrs Woolsey have
been separated for some time, as has been
well known by their friends and acqualnt-
ances, and it is stated that divorce suit
will shortly make its appearance IN the
courts, with Mr. Woolscy as the defendant.
Shlpman, l.arocqne s. Choate are Mrs.
Woolsey's lawyers. Mr.. Woolsey's attor-
neys are Howe K lIummel and they dis
claimed any knowledge Of divorce suit
yesterday. liz answer to question
whether or not separation suit had been
begun, Mr.. llumme referred the reporter
70 Mr.. Woolsey. The latter suid last night
that il any statements were to lie made on
the subject his counsel were the ones to
make them, as all matters of that kind
had been placed in their hands, Mrs.
WoDlsey year ago came to Wilmington
and purchased a house on Van I3nren
street above Eighth. with view, it is said
OF acquiring residence and applying for
divorce here. The last legislature hav-
ing so changed the divorce laws as to
prevent such action, she returned to New
York
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-28
RAILROAD ooNrnAcr Awarded.
To Build a Branch From Chiids station
II. 4 q. X. H., 10 Singerley's Paper Mills

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Com.
pany has started active operations on
the proposed Lancaster, Oxford K
SINCERELY railroad, and has awarded 4
contract for portion of the road to
Contractor Thomas ii. Cornell of this
city
The portion included in Mr.. Connell's
contract begins at Childs station, on the
Philadelphia division of the i. & O.
railroad, and extends distance Of Al
miles to the Provif encc paper mills,
owned by W. NJ. SINCERELY of the Phila-
delphia Record. The contract calls for
all the necessary grading, masonry,
trestling, bridge work {including four
ir1n bridges, crossties and ballast--in
fact, the completion of the road-bed to
the state ready for the laying Of the
rails. The contract price is between
5000 and $4,000.
Contractor Council is wcll-known in
this city, having recently constructed
the handsome driveway connecting the
Brandywine Park with the Bancroft
addition lie will at once begin work
on the railroad contract.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-28
MULTIpLE KIrE FLYING.
Results OF Some Interesting Experiments
Made In New York.

New York Times. April Goth.
The experiment of multiple kite nying
was tried yesterday at South Brother
Island. 4 kite was raised that ilew well Oft
the wind TO the left; then one that flew as
far to the right of the lecward point. When
these two were tied together it was found
that they made q right angle with each
other. The point Of junction was tied to a
third line paid out from the hand. Then
two other kites taking intermediate direc-
tons We're flown and fastened to the same
point of juncture, making nearly hori-
zontal row of four kites all pulling on one
line.
The experiment of sending ont messen-
ger bnoys was tried also, the object being
to furnish ready means of sending com
munications and small packages from
lightships in distress and isolated light
houses.
Bnoys were sent out from South Brother
Island in many different directions to
selected points On the Long Island shore,
and that of Riker's Island urged by one
two aud sometimes by three kites. The
buoys could be pretty accurately directed
Most of them were sent with bottled soda
water attached, to party of BOYS on
Riker's Island. One kite was directed
toward North Pier, on the point of Flush
ing Bay, and fastened simply to the Iron
hoops Of cask 1t carried its burden
nearly two miles To the shore, missing the
pier by few hundred feet.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-28

st. Mary's Total Abstinence Beneficial
Pioneer Corps gave book reception and
musicale Thursday evening in its newly
furnished parlors, No. no Market street
1t was a pleasant affair and was largely
attended. The popularity of the organi-
cation was attested by the fact that it
received 500 eleganty-bound books,
written by prominent authors. The
music consisted of quartet by Joseph
f. McCaiferty, Joseph McCulion, John
Mahoney and Frank Bonner, a tenor
solo by Mr.. McCullion, trio by Miss
Annie Megill, John Ward and L.
O'Neiil, Il tenor solo by William
McNulty,a baritone solo by Mr.. Ma
honey, u soprano solo by Miss Mogill,
piano and violin selections by the
Messrs Probst, two young lads, and a
comic song by w. Connolly. Addresses
were given by the Rev Dennis j. Flynn,
Mayor Wiley and Philip A. Nolan of
Philadelphia, secretary OF the Catholic
Total Abstinence Union Of America,
and Miss Mary |. McCafTerty recitctl.
Among the guests were J. +. McIvor, T..
], Madden and q. +. Sheridan of New
Castle
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-28

Tho Membership of the Wilmington
and Other Figures.


At the recent session Of the New Castle
Prcsbytery, at Princess Anne, statistical
reports were presented. from which the
following is summarized
There are 81 churches, d3 pastors, 1874
elders and 20 deacons.
Membership-on profession of faith, 352
persons became members; by letter. 1855;
the total church membership is 6,i65.
Sunday-school membership 1886.
Baptized-Adults, 100; infants, 70.
Funds Contributed-For home missions,
S5,3l4; foreign missions, IS, pa education,
Shl2; sabbath school work, 81, 335 church
erection, S36S2; relief fund, S640; freed
men, S512 sustentation or synodcal aid,
$40; aid for colleges, S27s; General Assem-
bly,, S6l6sS; congregational, S6j377; Amer
lean Bible Society, Sil3; miscellaneous,
81, $50; total collections, Ss7, PASS.
The following table gives the member
ship and collections of six of the churches
OF this city, the fractions of the dollar in
collections except in one collection being
omitted;
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-28
MRs. nREm ro RErIRE.
The Veteran Manager to soycr Her Con.
nection with Arch Street al eatro.

neetion with Arch Street tIheatro.
PHILADELPHIA, April 21.--Mrs. John
Drew is about TO end her 81 years con-
nection with the Arch Street Theatre as
manager of that historic play house.
During that time Mrs. Drew has been
the active head of the house, and while
she realizes that her age handicaps her
in the great competition Of amusement
houses, she does not intend to give up
her active connection with the stage.
On February I'd last Mrs. Drew entered
into a now lease Tor the house for the
ensuing five years, but she now realizes
that the responsibilities would be bur
densome and she has asked to be liber-
ated from the contract.
Ameeting of the stockholders has been
called for next Monday afternoon and
there is no doubt that favorable action
will be taken on Mrs Drcw's request.
There are number of persons who are
anxious to assume control of the house.
One of them is Charles b. Jefferson, son
of the distinguished comedian. II is
said that Colonel w. w. Sim, manager
for Cora Tanner, will also make an effort
to secure the lease.
Mrs. Drew will end the season at the
Arch, commencing May Cd for one
week, and she says it is more than
likely that she will accept an engage
ment in the fall, producing "The
Rivals" with Mr.. Jefferson in New
York.
The Arch Street Theatre was opened
on October LIST, 1923. under the MANAGE
ment of w. B. Wood. William Wheat
ley and John Drew took hold of the
house in 1868. After 1855 and until
1861 it was managed by Wheatley and
John 5. Clarke. At this point Mrs.
Drew assumed control.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-28

The following property transfers were
recorded Friday; Lot, Clayton and
Sycamore streets, Viola and W. H Seeds
TO Lindley G. Kent; brick dwelling,
Fifth and Franklin streets, w. NJ.
Candy, administrator estate of Mar
garet NJ. Reynolds, to w. H. German;
brick dwelling, llazlett and Van Buren,
streets, l.. w. McCorkle to /. NJ. Ball;
dwelling, Ninth and Clayton streets, j.
O. Sterling to r. Mcllhenny; lot and
dwelling, Eighth and Harrison streets.
NJ, j.. O'lourko 70 Elizabeth Jochen.
The total value of tile transfers was
$4,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-28

Mrs. Catharino Kane and Mrs, Trout
were Thursday afternoon arraignod be.
fore Squire James Monaghan, charged
BY John Meyer Of No. 4O6 Pine street,
with trcspessing On his property by
us;hg an alley claimed by him. The
alley, according TO the testimony Of wit
nesses, had been in use by the three
families n years. Squire Monaghan,
acting Under his customary discretion,
promptly dismissed the case.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-28

William $. Mitchell, chairman Of the
reception committee Of the Young Mems
Christian Association, gives the follow
ing figures respecting the attendance at
lie rooms Of the organization from Nav
lsi, 1891, to March 3lst; On week DAYS,
ei,25s; on Sundays, 2,50i; total, 26, 1852.
Duriag the II months there were IL
entertainments and practical business
talks, at which the attendance was
2,0i9. At the three paid entertainments
3AO persons We're present. The Wash
lngton birthday reception was attended
by 7f9 people, of whom 452 partook of
rufreshments.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-28
sunday street oars arc aegnI.

MiSNEAPoLIs, MiNN., April 22.--At
Sioux City, Judge Folk has decided the
test case involving the right of the
Rapid Transit Company to run cars on
Sunday. The judge holds that street
cars are necessity within the meaning
Of the statute. The decision dis
poses of the 100 arrests of rapid transit
employees last sunday and will stop the
crnsade ngainst the street cars.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-28

The Society for Reformation OF
Juvenile Delinquents of New York, has
just placed n contract with the Harlan
d Hollingsworth Company, for a steel
steamer TO take the place Of the Refuge.
She will be G0'feet 10 inches long and 10
feet wide, and will be supplied With Il
compound engine o and 10 inches diam.
eter of cylinder. She is to lie completed
in seven weeks. She will be commanded
by life saver Captain Patrick Grace,
who now flies flag containing ~ stars,
ILLUSTRATING the fact that he has saved no
less than 75 human lives.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-28

AT the meeting of the Warren Athletic
Club last Thursday night, a rule was
adopted instituting The following grades Of
membership; Honorary, resident, nom
resident, athletic, junior and hfe The
imitation fee was raised from S5to $40,
and dues from 10 cents week 70 r. 4
month. Upon the payment Of the sum Of
800 life. membership is secured and there
are no dues. The initiation fee for an
athletic member is now s. and the
monthly dues 5ocents The fcesf for junior
members are the same as those III an
athletic member, ont the number of Junior
members shall not exceed one-foufth OF
the total membership Of the Glib.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-28

Mrs, Jane Bgser former resident OF
this city dicl al Her home III l.scoudido
California, /; few days ago. The deceased
was well knoNnia this city, She resided
n Delaware City niany years and removed
70 Wilmington subsequently,. About five
years ago she removed with her husband
to g farm at ESudndido, where she resided
until ihe timeof her death. which resulted
from bright, disease The husband of tho
deceased ana one daughter, a prominent
actress, survive her
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-28

Fogr Worm, TEXAS, April 90 Yes
terday the wife Of Robert Stafford shot
and instantly killed the latter, shooting
him through the neck, breaking 1t. She
is now in Jail and will not talk. Stat
ford, whose proper name is John
Hodges, is from st. Louis. lie and his
wife quarreled with the result noted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-28

't7TvTTU1y' To V0'JU o. @s''U' -l7O' wv
nation Of the Rev. l.. A. Oates of Mecklen-
burg, N. g., ms pastor of the church at
Delaware City, on May 10Th, to which
time and place the Presbytery adjourned.
The Rey. A. y, Keigwin has been ap-
pointed to preach the sermon; the Rev.
Lafayette Marks, D. b., TO deliver the
charge to the people; and the Rev. Viii
liam Henry Green, y. D., LII. d., pro-
fessor in Princeton Theological Seminary
sembly, has been requested TO deliver the
charge to the pastor. In the event of Dir.
Green's inability to be present, the Rev.
W l.. McEwan of this city will deliver
the charge.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-28

George Thompson, until recently in
the employ of the Gawthrop e. Brother
Company, has severed his connection
with that establishment TO accept fiat
tering oiIer as commercial traveller for
the Crosby Steam Gage and Valve Com
pany Of Boston, Mass, his territory to
comprise New York, New Jersey, Della
ware and Maryland. Mr.. Thompson is
temporarily located at the Astor house,
New York city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-28

a meeting Of the citizens of iIockessin
was Thursday held, at which plans were
formulated looking toward the estab-
llshment Of q new national bank. The
iastltn, on will be capitalized at $50 900,
ons es1t Of which sum was reported
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-28
Two Mon Klllea by a rrnin.

AUBURN, N. ", April 22.-Hoyt
Ludlow and Ames Wilkins of Groton
were killed by q Lohigh Valley train
about = o'clock last evening, two miles
this side Of Groton. A train from tile
north struck them, killing Mr.. Ludlow
instantly. He leaves wife and four
children. Mr.. Wilkins lived but u few
moments.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-28

WACO. TENAs, April 22-News has
reached here from Resel that searchers
for the two negroes, who assassinated Mr..
Kaufman, found one Of them near the
Limestone county line. After satisfying
themselves of his guilt the mob strung the
fellow W and left the body dangling from
the tree limb
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-28

QniNcy, I'LL, April 23.--An attempt was
made at midnight to lynch w. j. .Ialnison,
the murderer of Charles Aaron. Joseph
schlotlman was chosen as leader, and Il
mob Of about 30 made a determined rush
upon The county jail. When the door.
We're reached the mob weakened and failed
TO stand by Schlottman, and the lynching
wa, postponed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-28

MOBILE, ALA. April PA severe storm,
with heavy rain, prevailing along the
Mobile & New Orleans division Of the
Louisville d Nashville railroad, ircsuted in
much delay Of trains. A big washout of
track IS reported near Ocean Springs, Miss.
All wires are down between New Orleans
and Mobile.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-28

JACKSONVILLE, ILL.,, April 23-John
Savage, who has for some time been an
inmate of the scott county poorhouse, has
fallen heir to All English estate valued at
over million pounds. Savage is over 10
years of age and has large family.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-28
Sol N An naeI.mara N rhelr clnlm..

SALEM, o., April 23.--George and Henry
Kelly of this city. assert heirship to prop
erty in the Lehigh Valley coal region, now
operated by the Lehigh Coal and Naviga-
ton Company, and valued at over
Si0,000,0O0.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-28

SHERMAN, TEX, April 23.-Sam Massey.
colored. was yesterday convicted of murder
in the first degree Massey six weeks ago
bruially beat William Smith, his wife and
two CHI ldren, living near the city, with a
club, also outraging Mrs. Smith.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-28

Flood. And They oil have the same end-
ing they re cured, by this remedy.
Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Biliousness; the
most obstinate Skin and Scalp Disease.
such as Salt-rheum, Tettor, Erysipelas'
Eczema and kindred ailments; the worst
forms OF Scrofula every blood-taint and
cured by IL.
It's the only medicine for all such dis
eases that's SO positively certain in its
effects that ii can be guaranteed. II il
fails TO benefit or cure, In any case, the
money is refunded.
Nothing else can be just as good.n
il may be better-for the dealer But
he isn't the one who needs help.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-28

Professor Walter f. Price Of TIaverford
College grammar school lectured to Friends
school Thursday afternoon on .AthoAs."
Arthur Daniels had two fingers mashed
Thursday afternoon while working at the
works Of the Diamond State Iron Conipany.
BY the explosion Of premature blast.
James Di Mare. IN Italian. was badly
burned about the face Ills INJURIES were
dressed ct the Homeopathic Hospital
The engineers Of the r.. w. 4 b. rail-
roud, have finished plans for new sewer
crossings and the railroad tracks III ths
city. The plans we're inspected by the
Street and Sever Directors last Thursday
evening.