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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
a rLuRRF AT THE Court HousE.
The Repository for Licenses in Clerk
BiSgs' Oniee Opened by burglars.

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The repository or lookup used by
Clerk Of the Peace Biggs for the safe
keeping of licenses and other papers at
the court house was found ON Friday
morning broken open. Deputy Clerk
Eliason made the discovery almost i'm
medlately on entering the office on
Friday. Mr.. Biggs is quite alarmed
over the matter, as the stand contains
licenses valued for many thousands Of
dollars. The danger in regard TO them
is that they are disable at sight, being
already signed by the governor and the
secretary Of State and only needing the
fillingin Of the name Of the licensee and
not calling for Mr.. Biggs' signature at
all.
AS an instance the book Of liquor
licenses containing 100 receipts is value
for $4,000 as each receipt call for 5000
for which Mr.. Biggs is bonded. He
must return either the stub or the cash
to the State auditor.
The only person besides Clerk Biggs
supposed to have a key to the office is
the night watchman. Mr.. Biggs states
that the stand was also broken open be-
fore, two or three months ago. He has
no idea as to who could have done it.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

matters considerably. On the subject of
borrowing money he was not prepared
TO express himself definitely, but he
hoped that Council would be able to get
along without such action. Citizens, he
said, would be surprised, when they
learned how the Democratic Council
had left big deficit instead of a big sur
plus. Some of the bills remaining
unpaid when the Republicans took con-
troll were six months old, and why they
had been left unpaid for so long he was
unable to say.
In a hasty interview this morning
William G. Baugh, chairman of the
finance committee of the late Council,
said: "Bills contracted in June are paid
in July and in consequence the bills
contracted during the last month of the
late Council had to be paid by the
present Council. The only bill of the
Southern Electric Company that we did
not pay was for two barrels of blue
stone which we never got. About that
time there was change in the manage
ment of that company and Mr.. Sharkey,
who was sent TO investigate the bill, was
informed that it was mistake and it
was withdrawn. II the present Council
paid the bill it paid for some
thing the late Council did not
receive. About the bills of the
Delaware 81 Atlantic Telegraph and
Telephone Company | know nothing.
Possibly they We're contracted in June,
and if they were, the present Council
was required to pay them. Tho only
police committee bills left unpaid were
some which were considered exorbitant,
and they were not paid by us so that
negotiations could be made for a reduce
ton. One of the fire committee bills
that we did not pay was for a tire-alarm
box, which cost about $125, and which
was put in Mr., Colton's district. The
unpaid police committee bills did not
exceed $500, and all the bills we left un-
paid did not exceed $1,000.
Mr.. Cotton, the Republican member
| of the finance committee of the late
Council, was consulted in every matter
took him to the assessors office, when
the board of assessment met there, and
showed him what took place. He was
consulted more than my Democratic
colleague, Mr.. Curren, was. The latter
frequently could not be present. Mr..
Cotton and | did most of the business.
! We supposed Mr.. Cotton would be
chairman of the finance committee Of
the present Council and when the board
Of revision met we invited him to attend
in order that lie might be given an in
sight. Mr.. Cotton, President Farra,
Auditors CleIk Boughman and CON
suited when the appropriations were
made. In fixing the tax-rate we made
il as low as possible and allowed several
thousand dollars for errors. The surplus
we left was legitimate. We knew
/ Judgment suits against the city were
pending but we did not know how they
would result
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
Death of James a. Bayard smith.

James A. Bayard Smith, formerly of
Brandywine hundred, died in Trenton
Tuesday week, at the age of S3years. He
was Democrat and in 1857 represented
Brandywine hundred in the Levy Court.
Many years ago he was census enumer-
ator for that hundred He was married
twice and died widower. Several
children survive him, including Mrs.
Rebecca Hance Of this city. His funeral
was held last Saturday morning. Ser
vices We're conducted in Sloan M. u.
Church and burial will be made in
Sloan cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
peslres q benr restimony.

Henry 'Fhorne, travelling secretary of
the Y. M. G. A., writes from Exeter
Hall, Strand, London, February Cd, 1888;
Il desire to bear my testimony to the
value Of Allcock's Porous Plasters.
have used them for pains in the back and
side arising from rheumatic and other
causes, never without deriving benefit
from their application. They are easily
applied and very comforting. Those en-
gagged as am in public work which in
wolves exposure to sudden changes Of
temperature will do well to keep sup
ply of Allcock's Porous Plasters iii their
portmanteaus."
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
THE FARRA-FARRGLL INcIDESE
Tho Missing Link in Morning Papers
Tax-receipt Office Serial story.

Tax-receipt Office Serial story.
The amusing point in the strangely
mixed-up serial story of a morning
paper upon the Farra- Farrell tax re-
ceIpt incident is that William ii. Pier
son, the negroes guide, philosopher and
friend" came to Mr.. Dickey and pro-
tested his willingness to qualify as to
the colored man being the citizen that
Clerk of the Peace Biggs' certificate
called for, which read John Farra.n
The assessment record is John Farra,
Seventh ward, and the negro, John
Farrell resides, according to his own
admission ut the time referred to and
afterwards, at No. S3S Tatnall street,
Fifth ward.
The point is, of course, Mr. Persons
interested importantly in expressing
himself to the county tax receiver as
willing to be qualified (under oath that
the negro, John Farrell of No. 1913 Tat
nall street, Fifth ward, holding Clerk
Biggs' certificate for John Farra Seventh
ward, was the man referred to in the
certificate. Mr.. Pierson expressed him
self as willing to guarantee that he
knew the negro was John Farra and
not John Farrell.
~ 10 WIG oPcnf Careless ana lnulS-
eliminate campaign politics of this
nature that the clerks in charge of the
county tax receipt books have con
tinIally to meet and which cause more
trouble and appearance Of disorder at
the tax receipt office than anything else.
Il Think" remarked one Of the
officials at the office, "that the News'
serial story should continue its chapter
of apologies and explanations, and in
stead of hiding Mr.. Pierson and of say
ing nothing of what he attempted to do,
1t should rap him over the fingers for
such transparent and silly partisan cam
paign work"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
STATE HOSPITAL TRUSTEES.
Regular Monthly Meeting ut Farnhurst
Thursday.

lhurSuny.
The regular stated meeting Of the
trustees Of the Delaware State Hospitnl
for the Insane was held at Farnhurst
Thursday, Dir. J. j. Black presided. The
report of DIR. Richardson, resident physi.
clan, was read and showed the popula-
tion Of the hospital to include 900
patients OF this number 81 were white
males and " white females. There are
~ colored males in the hospital and IL
colored females. The total number OF
inmates in the hospital on January 1st
1891, was 1862. The total number of
patients treated during the present year
was 261. The receipts of the hospital
for board patients during December
amounted to $2s6.6l. The total receipts
for board Of patients during the year
amounted to $4,000.
Bills were approved and drafts drawn
on the Improvement fund in favor of
the following persons: Lewis r..
Springer, architect, 800; H. A. Miller,
sos; Harry McCaulley, $500; Jesse X.
Baylis, $40 The superintendent of the
hospital was authorized to contract
with the Female Benevolent Society for
cotton flannel underclothilg for patients
in the hospital. Lewis Thompson was
directed to purchase a wagon for market
purposes. The superintendent was
authorized to advertise for bids foI
furniture to be used in the hos pital, the
bids to be opened on February 4th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
An opossum's polsonous Bite.

Edward Mendinhall, barber en-
ployed by Frederick Ii. IIilbiher at No.
. East Sixth street was severely bitten
by an opossum about two weeks ago
and since that time he has been con-
fined to his home from the effects of the
injuries. Mendinhall was feeding the
animal when 1t caught the index finger
Of his left hand and closed its long,
sharp teeth upon the tlnger This caused
the finger TO swell to twice its size and
It At once became very painful. Dr.
Fahey is treating him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

Frederick lialdath, while at work at
Edge Moor, Thursday, had his foot so
badly mashed that II had to be ampu-
tated at the Delaware Hospital.
A committee from Washington fire
company gave at ElSton last week
satisfactory test Of the engine which
that company will probably sell to the
own authorities.
George Moore, who died in Philadel-
phia few days ago from the effect of
laudanum, taken with suicidal intent,
was former Wilmingtonian. Some
years ago he attempted suicide in Will
minston and Brandywine cemetery, this
CITY.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

George O. Carey, formerly editor Of
North Cast Star. has become d reporter on
the New York Tribune.
Warner Townsend, who has been con
fined al the almsllouse hospital for some
time through an old accident had his leg
hmnutated by Dr. j. r. Smith, yesterday
week.
Mrs Elizabeth Ingram. relict of the late
George w. ingram, and an aunt of Police
Sergeant Ingram, died at her residence,
No. S43 Orange ST., Mt 1915 o'clock Satur-
day morning, aged So years.
The schooner Flora Morony of Rich
mond Me-, arrived here Friday from
Jacksonville, Fla. She brought 10000
feet of yellow pine to the Harlan e. Hol-
lingsworth wharf for George w Bush Il
Sons Co.
William D.. Mullen, Jr., and D. w.
Taylor have been appointed delegates to
represent the Board Of Trade of this city at
the annual meeting of the National Board
of Trade. to be held at the Shoreham
Hotel, Washington, d. G., on January
9th
The case Of the schooner Mabel Morang.
libeled on Saturday by Deputy United
States Marshal Watson on account Of sen
mems wages was settled on Saturday he
fore United states Commissioner s. Rod
nond Smith, The amount of the libel
was $50
The United States Cruiser Baltimore has
brought to san Francisco from Valparaiso
Captain Dickinson Of the ship Rappahan-
mock. 1t will he remembered that the big
ship, which after all its experience 81
tribulations here, was burned three months
ago whlie ut anchor off the island of Juan
Fernandes.
Thieves entered the residence of Mrs.
Sarah 7. Hilles, No. 1902 King street, be.
tween the hours of / and O'Clock on Sat-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
Aged 40 Years mr. Over.

Ten persons Of the age Of 60 years or
over have died in this city since Janu-
airy list, as follows: Mary Aiken, aged
"a years; Leyinia Bolding, aged go years;
Elizabeth H. Brinton, aged 10 years;
Eliza NJ, Cloud,aged So years; Margaret
Griffith, aged St years; Augustus Croft,
aged 81 years; Sarah G, Lloyd, aged "a
years; Michael Meaney, aged so years;
Margaret Alcs Tx, aged 10 years; Maria
Worth, aged rs Years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
Aon Err DISCOUNTS NEEpnp.
Members of tho Board of Trade Think
the Banks Should lie More Generous.

Members of tho Board of Trade Think
the Banks Should lie More Generous.
At the meeting of the Board of Trade
Thursday evening Daniel W. Taylor ex-
pressed himself as in favor of districting
the city for fire purposes. He advocated
the formulation of plan by the fire
committee Of City Council and the
Board OF Trade.
The financial condition of the city
was discussed. President Mullen ex-
pressed the opinion that there is plenty
of capital in the city. He thought the
bank deposits should be increased and
that the way to do it would be to bring
new industries here.
Mark M. Cleaver expressed the opin-
ion that the western districts of the city
need bank. He thought an office
could be advantageously located about
Fifth and Madison streets. Mr.. Cleaver
thought also that the time has arrived
for the banks to pay small interest on
current check accounts in addition to
that paid on regular deposit accounts
otherwise the trust companies of the
city will secure all their deposits.
A. 5. Reed made the point that IL
would possibly be well for the banks to
make some reasonable reduction in
their discount charges. They would
largely increase their business by this
policy. Citizens prefer mortgaging their
properties on long dates rather than pay
the high charges President Mullen
thought that if the banks did not pay
such high dividends they need not then
make such high discount rates. Mr..
Cleaver replied that the banks can get
all the business they want at per cent.
MIR. Taylor thought If discounts were
made Mt . per cent people would resort
to the banks instead giving mortgages
on their property.
Captain Thompson was Of the opinion
that the numerous small banks outside
Wilmington take great deal Of money
out of the town.
The management of the passenger
traffic Of the city by the Wilmington
City Railway Company received high
encomium from the Board of Trade.
Its success was held up as an example
Of the proper kind Of local enterprise.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

READING, Pa, Jan. "a serious acci-
dent occurred at Royersford. on the Read
ing railroad, this morning, the result of q
misplaced switch and the failure of the
brakeman of shifting engine to properly
guard the truck. While the shifter was
working onasiding fast freight train came
along and ran into it. Both engines were
upset. Engineer Charles Frick, Fireman
George Huppe and brakeman James
Campbell, an of the shifter, were injured,
the two former seriously.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

The following matters we're transacted at
the orphans court on Saturday; An order
was obtained by George Lodge for partition
of real estate Of Rachel Hand of Brandy
wine hundred; Lore Il Enmons, trustees,
appointed to make sale of real estate Of
pr Swithin Chandler made return Of no
sale and obtained new order; in the matter
Of the petition Of ]. w. Spruance TO make
Judgments lien in certain rccognizances,
the petition was held under advisement,
Mary l.. Rosin was appointed guardian Of
her four minor children, Mary A., Bertha,
Elsie and Lille; Sarah Wiser Of this city,
was appointed guardian 81 her son. John
Franklin Russell, child BY her former
husband.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

If yon happen to have narrow chest
don't allow people to persuade you that.
therefore, You are in Imminent peril Of
consumption. Meet the first symptoms Of d
cough, cold or bronchial attack, with a
few doses Of Hale's Honey Of Hofehound
and Far. and you are as safe from con-
sumption as If your chest was as broad as
the torso Of Hercules. All the complaints
that lead TO phthisis WELD invariably to
this new and wonderful remedial agent
Sold by all druggists at 25 and 50 cents and
81: Great saving by purchasing large size.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minute
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
THE GAME L4R,
Two Prosecutions in Milford which the
Justice Dismissed.


Justice Dismissed.
Special Correspondence Gazette and journal.
MILFORD, Jan. 9.-An interesting case
was tried before Alderman T.. S. Ora
ham, in Cedar Creek hundred, Sussex
county South Milford), yesterday, when
Detective N. b. Hutchins Of the Game
Protective Association brought suit
against Il. j. Richardson and John and
William Galloway Of laurel, for ship
ping birds contrary to law. They were
two separate cases, Mr. Richardson
being the defendant in one and the Cal
loway brothers in the other After
hearing the evidence iii tile cases the
squire declared non-suit in both. The
cases as cited by Alderman Graham 10
THE GAzETTE's correspondent were
as follows;
In November last the defendants en-
gagged in shipping birds and at the same
time began corresponding with the
States attorney in regard 10 the taking
out Of license. They finally made
application to tho Game Protective
Association for the license and after
some delay succeeded in getting it upon
the payment Of 500. They had been
shipping all this time, not knowing they
were violating the law, but they were
at the same time trying to get license,
showing they did not want TO Violate
any law. This was the reason for the
sources decision.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

EAsToH, ND, Jam s.-t'rank Merrick
and Hill Muliken Of 'frappe, were out
duck shooting to-day in Dickinson's bay,
Choptank river, in a boat IN blind III
moving about the boat Mcrrick trod on
Malliken's gun. which discharged and shot
ofi one Of Mr.. Merrick's knees. The doc
tors said amputation at the thigh would
be necessary
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

The Elkton Democrat Saturday stated
that the name of State Senator John S.
Writ of Cecil county will be presented to
the Maryland legislature as candidate for
United States senator from the Eastern
shore. The Danocrdt says: state Senator
John ,; Writ is 9 candidate for the United
States Senate. He will receive the cordial
support of his county and his candidacv
has developed considerable strength III
other parts Of the state.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

ST.. PETERSBURG, Jan. "a feature Of
the Russian exhibit at the Chicago Column
bian Exposition will be vast habitation
devoted to exhibits from Russia's Asiatic
possessions. Each chamber in this struo.
ture will be fitted in the various orders of
architecture appertaining among the DIFF
fcrcnt Russian Molammedan races and
will be furnished in the style prevalent
among these peOplc
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
TILE GRIP srInn RAaE s.
{ aund-sd Victims and paraiyned

Six Hund-sd Victims and Paraiyhe"
Public Service In One French Town.
PARIS, Jan. "a dispatch from Dena,n,
department of the north, states that wy
families IN that town have been attacked
by influenza. So many of the town off,
cials are FRUSTRATED that the public service
is paralysed. The doctors are working
heroicaiIy, but they are utterly unable TO
attend to all the patients who demand
their services.
A dispatch has Just been received here
from Cambria, stating that Archbishop
Thibaudier died there to-day OF influenza.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

AMHERST, N H., jan, "A dwelling
house at Fort Lawrence dock, occupied by
Mr.. Campbell and family, was burned last
night and Mrs. Campbell aged As, and her
6-years-old daughter persisted in the flames.
The fire was caused by the explosion of a
lAmn.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

BERLIN, Jan. 9.--An explosion of fire.
damp occurred to-day in the VOLTS Bank
coal pit at Essen. Six men were killed
and seven were terribly burned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

The Rev. James A. Murphy, pastor Of
the Catholic church at Elllton, Md,
died on Thursday Of pneumonia super
induced by grip. lie had severe attack
Of grip several weeks ago and supposing
he had recovered possibly went out too
soon. During his last illness he was
confined to the house less than a week.
lie visited this city since Christmas and
celebrated mass on New Years Day.
lie was young man and came from
Jersey City, where his parents and other
relatives reside, 10 the diocese Of Della
ware, and was temporarily stationed at
81. Peters. He afterwards was at Ches-
tertown and Elkton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

r. T. Kelly Of Second and Tatnall streets
has quite a curiosity, duck having four
legs and only the lower half Of i beak
The fowl came from Lancaster and is d
pet. II has been given the name of tPete.n
il is quite tame and readily follows mem
hers of Mr.. Kellys household. When
spoken to it will cllck Among its COM
panions are three CANNES and a eat.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

READING, Pa, Jan. IA shaft weighing
1900 pounds fell on Charles Y. Gartman,
aged % years. employed at the works Of
the Reading Iron Company, to-day, crush
ing the life out of him instantaneously
and horribly mangling his body.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
To succeed sir William White.

LONDON, Jan. 9.--It is reported on good
authority that the Right Hon. Sir Francis
Clarcford, at present British ambassador
to Spain, will he appointed to succeed SIR
William A. White, who died recently In
Berlin, as British ambassador to Turkey.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
A weil-known liquor Dealer Dead.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 9.--Charles McRea, a
well-known dealer in wines and liquors,
died this forenoon Of pneumonia, at his
only fow days.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

Peter L. Cooper, Esq, Of this city, has
been retained as counsel by the friends of
George Henry Hntt, Julia HUT and Jim
johnson, the three colored people charged
with being implicated in the murder of
Noah Benson at Delaware City.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
There is nothing that NAV

There is nothing that may
not happen to a thin baby.
There is nothing that may
not happen to a man who is.
losing his healthy weight.
We say they are poor"
They are poorer than we at
first suspect.
Do you want almost all
that is known of the value of
plumpness told in a way to
commendto you CAREFUL Lrv-
ING-and SCOTS Emulsion Of
cod-liver oil if you need it.
A book on it free.
New York.
Your druggist keeps sco,,s Emulsion Of cod.Iiyer
oii--ail druggists everywhere do. 81.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

DUBLIN, Jan. BIN addition to the fund
started by the Countess of ICELAND TO pro-
vide suitable Irish wedding present for
the Duke of Clarence and his bride, Lord
Cranmore will open an Irish public fund
TO provide the duke and the princess resi-
damon
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
want $50. 900 Of General Butler.

LOWELL, MASS, Jan. "a deputy sheriff
placed an attachment Of s50,000 yesterday
upon the property Of General Butler. The
attachment is said to be the result of an
action of tort, brought by Estes & Lauriat.
Boston publishers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
To Protect italian Interests.

ROME, Jan. 0.-Several of the newspa-
pers published in this city state that Italy
will send a war ship to Tangier to protect
Italian interests there.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
Lanes Family Medicine Moves the Bowel
Each day. Most people need to use it.

The Brandywine Granite Company
Thursday finished the stone work on
the piers of the new iron bridge across
the Schuylkill river at Walnut street,
PHILADELPHIA.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
EDEN HALL COMPANY.
Stockholders Annual Meeting Election
of Directors--The Finances.

OF UIrectOrs--The Finances.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of Eden Hall Company was
held Friday evening, For the ensuing
three years John NJ. Whitford, John s.
Grohe, Charles A. Cook, William B.
Cole and Charles E. Dubell were elected
directors
The following financial statement for
the year ending December 31st was
submitted