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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

Shortly after 3 o'clock, Monday night,
smoke was discovered issuing from an
unoccupied two-story brick dwelling, at
NO. 220 Searles street, and an alarm
turned in from box No 81. The fire
started IN heap Of straw in the cellar.
where the last outgoing tenant had
emptied her bed last summer
Opinions are divided as to whether the
straw was set on fire or whether it was
q case Of spontaneous combustion. The
iiremen were quickly ON the spot and
lost no time getting into service, but the
lre had also been moving quickly and
had mounted through the interior to the
open space between the ceiling and the
tin roof, where il was difficult to get H.
For this reason the fire proved very OBJ
stinate, occupying the flremen about
two hours. II was cold and Disagree
able, but the tiremen worked nobly and
Increasingly till the last ember had been
quenchod. Admirable management was
displayed all the way through in con.
filming the fire and the water within the
narrowest limits. Thus, though the in
terror Of the house was pretty we'll
burned ont, the frame kitchen in the
rear escaped and the parlor was not
much damaged. The house adjoining
No 222 oearles street, also unoccupied'
was saved from the fire, though neces-
sarily damaged by water. Theloss will
reach about $1,000 Both dwellings
are owned by cx-Sheriff Alvan Allen,
and are insured for $4,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
II Couldn't Fail.
Chicago Daily Tribune.

His history is briefly told. After sew
eral days of thought he discovered a
sure way Of making money, and, like
other men, he was in hurry to try.
lie made haste to insert an advertise
ment, something like the following, in
several country weeklies:
"Sure way to kill potato bugs; send
20 two-ccnt stamps to X. Y. e., $50, for
recipe that cannot fail"
Then he hired a dray to bring his mail
from the post-otfice and had 10000 Of
his recipes printed. Inside of two weeks
something like 5000 or 1000 farmers
had contributed 90 two.cent stamps each
for the printed recipes.
Then several hundred of them
bought clubs and railroad tickets and
started out to interview the advertiser.
AT his office they were informed that lie
had left to attend to some business in
Europe, and he was not expected
back. All he had left was package of
5000 or 1000 slips Of paper, on which
was printed the following
Put your bug on single Then hit
it with another shingle."
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
WITH POMP IND CEREMONY,
Governor Mci<iniey's Inauguration
nrillinnt Aiinir.

COLUMBUS, o., Jan. 11.-William
Mckinley, Jr., was inaugurated COVER
nor Of Ohio to-day With pomp and
pagcantry unequaled in the states his
tory. Notwithstanding the severity of
the winter weather the CITY was
crowded with people from all parts of
Ohio and large delegations from neigh
boring states.
AZ ll.3O Il. m. the legislature, supreme
court, state officers and members of the
press assembled in the senate chamber,
ana from there, preceded by Governor
Campbell Governor Mckinley.
marched to the rctunda of the capitol.
where a stand had been erected for the
ceremonies. At noon, after a bapnv
Introductory speech by Governor Camp-
bell, Chief Justice Marshall J. Williams
OF the supreme court administered the
oath of office to Major Mckinley, who
thereupon assumed the functions Of the
governorship.
He then delivered his inaugural ad.
dress, surrounded on the stand by his
wife, Governor Campbell and family.
the legislature, supreme court, members
OF the press, relatives of his family and
other distinguished and invited guests
He spoke of the state finances and the
subject Of taxation, the canals, appro-
priations, the ballot law, the redistribution
OF the state and other subjects of vital
interest TO the citizens of Ohio. Upon
the conclusion of Governor McKinlcy's
inaugural he and his staff and party
proceeded to the grand stand on East
Broad street to view the parade, which
was one of the largest and most splendid
parades ever held in this state, having
over 5000 men in line. The governor
and his wife held grand reception to
the public at the Chittendem Hotel TO-
night, at which many distinguished
persons were present
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
PHILADELPHIA AFFAIRs.

Joseph Taylor, 15 years old, was ar.
rested Monday, charged with stabbing
and dangerously wounding Joseph
Hand, 10 years old.
Mrs. Margaret Donovan, as years old.
who was suffering with the grippe, took
carbolic acid in mistake for medicine
Monday and died from the effects of
the poison.
Collector Cooper says no removals
have been made from the customs SER
vice on account of the contest for dele
gates to the Republican National Con-
Vcntion, and none are contemplated.
Councils finance committee Monday
night approved an ordinance to appro-
PIRATE $4,000 to the police pension fund
and $4,000 to the firemen's pension
fund. An appropriation of $1,000 to
the family of the murdered policeman,
Il. u. Findley, was also approved.
Deaths last week numbered 653, which
is % less than during the previous week
and 300 more than during the cores
pending period last year. The principal
causes were Congestion of the lungs. 8;
consumption of the lungs, rs; Group, 90;
diphtheria, AZ; scarlet fever, 10; iniu-
enza, 81; Inflammation of the bronchi.
''2; inflammation of the lungs, 1853; old
age, &c.
At the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Thirteenth and Fifteenth
Streets Passenger Railway Company
Monday the line was leased to the
Traction Company, which is to pay for
the road, equipment and franchises,
SlS0,O00 q year for two years, 5000 900
a year for three years. $220,006 year
for another period of three years, and
S240,o 900 year thereafter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

The funeral of the Rev. Father
Murphy, who died at Elkton last week,
was held in Jersey City Monday
Several priests of this diocese were pres
ent.
John, alias Iteddy Clifford, who was
cut and stabbed by llippolyte Probst at
the corner of Sixth and Church streets
two weeks ago, has been dismissed from
the Delaware Hospital as recovered from
the stabbing ARRAY.
Letters testamentary were granted by
Register J. Wilkins Cooch Monday as
follows; On the estate Of Hannah Ship.
ley to Edward Bringhurst, Jr.. on the
estate Of Jacob r. Wcldin TO Jacob A.
Weldin and Thomas T. Weldin.
The funeral of Frederick w. Stuck,
sunday afternoon, was largely at
tended. Germania Encampment. X.
Of st. J. and NJ, Mattahoon
Tribe, lmp'd O. II. NJ, Liberty Lodge,
A, .. U. w, and Diamond State Castle,
Il. q. r., were present Interment was
made in Riveryiew cemetery.
Several coasting accidents occurred
on Saturday night. Edward Hanlon
and young man named Todd were
bruised about the head and face by a
sled upsetting on Wet Third street.
Mrs Elizabeth Sanfriet and young
lady were Knocked do by Sled al
Third and Jefferson Streets and slightly
Injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
my GOD, THIS IS HORRIBLE"
So Said DR.. Graves, at His
Prison Door.
HIS TRIP TO THE PENITENTlARY
Closely Shaved and Clothed
in a Striped Suit.
Dramatic Incidents of the Journey from
Denver to the Penitentiary at Canon
City--Dr. Graves Bears Up Cheerfuily
Untii He Reaches the Door of His Cell.

DENVER, Coll, Jan. 11.-Dr. Graves was
to-day sentenced to be hanged within the
two weeks beginning January 3ist.
CANON Cry. COL, Jan. l2.-Dr Graves
arrived here shortly after midnight. He
was securely shackled and was handcuffed
to another prisoner who was sentenced to
serve term in prison for forgery.
On the journey from Denver to this
place the doctor. displayed a great deal of
nerve, chatting in an unconcerne1 manner
about things in general, but refusing to
talk about his case. On arrival here the
doctor and his fellow-prisoner were taken
to the pententiary.
The enormous pile of gray stone which
forms the penitentiary looks even colder
than the weather and the doctor, as he
glanced at the walls before passing through
the heavy door of the main entrance,
shivered as from ague. After reaching the
prison he was allowed short time BY the
fire and gradually recovered his com
posure.
A hurried search of the doctors clothes
was made but nothing of contraband
nature was found. The warden then
unlocked the handouts which held the
doctor to his fellow prisoner, and DIR.
Graves was led down the long half-lighted
corridor to the section of the penitentary
IN which the cells for condemned murder
ers are situated.
The jailer, with his prisoner, stopped at
cell No. 3, and the former opened the door,
which made strange noise as it swung
back on the heavy hinges. DR.. Graves
was told to enter, but he hesitated and, in
a husky voice, said, MY God, this is
horrible The jailer waited moment or
so and again requested the doctor to enter,
which he did, and, throwing himself upon
the small iron cot. asked to be left alone.
After breakfast this morning the doctor
his venerable looking hair and aristocratic
side whiskers were removed, and he was
given striped suit in place of his digni-
fled Prince Albert and well-tltting vest and
trousers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
IN GENERAL.

The Secretary of the Navy Monday
made the seventh payment Of $91 800 to
the William Cramp 81 Sons Company
OF Philadelphia, on account of the CON
structlon OF the battle ship Indiana.
The board of aldermen of BROOKLYN
New York, Monday passed a resolu
ton over Mayor Boodys veto granting
the four principal street car companies
OF the city the privilege of adopting the
trolley system.
The nail manufacturers of Canada
have held meeting in Toronto and
formed pool for the manufacture of
wire nails. The effect, it is admitted.
will be TO increase the price of wire
nails slightly.
The difficulty between the New York
S New Haven railroad and its engineers
and firemen has been settled, the men
voting, at meeting in New Haven, on
Sunday, to accept the proposition made
By the company last week.
N. A. Chandler, a railroad contractor
in the phosphate section of Florida, south
west Of Ocala, was shot and killed on
Saturday by a negro named George
Washington, with whom he had had a
dispute over the amount Of wages due.
Michael Bulavoski, aged II wears.
was killed at the Cambria Iron Works
Iohnstown, Pa, ON Monday. An arc
was burning dimly, and Bulayoski
reached up with an iron bar to make it
burn brightly, and, touching a wire, he
fell dead
A dispatch from Guthrie, Oklahoma
territory, says that four "ghost dances,'
are now in progress among the Indians
of that vicinity. Many have died from
exposure TO the severely cold weather.
They arc determined TO keep up the
dance, anc there would surely be blood
shed should any attempt be made to
stop them.
A decision was made by the United
states court of claims Monday, dis
missing the petition Of two government
clerks for their full salaries during ne
RODS Of sickness taking them away from
their desks beyond the 60 daysi leave
allowed by law. Substitutes had been
PAID out Of their salaries, and the clerks
in question had accepted the balance,
thus waving any claim to the full
amounts.
: Lydia A. Walker, aged II years, of
Catamus, Wis, was caught on Sunday
IN the act OF setting fire to neirhbor's
barn, and had to be knocked down with
q club before she wonld submit to arrest.
She confessed TO having committed Is
deeds OF outlawry in Catamus during
the past three months, including the
mutilation Of much valuable live stock.
the burning of school house and the
destruction OF other property. Tue girl
is Of unsound mind.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
INFRINGING POSTAL LAWS.
John t. Poore of Kenton Held In $500
Bail for the United States Court.

John II. Poore of Kenton, was brought
from that place Wednesday by United
States Marshal Mahaffy who had ar
rested him on the charge OF using the
mails for obscene purposes.
AT hearing before United States
Commissioner 5. Redmond Smith, the
defendant was charged with writing an
obscene letter to DR.. William II. Cooper.
District-attorney Beniah Watson APP
peared for the government and Lewis
G. Vandegrift for Poore. The latter
pleaded not guilty. The hearing was
then adjourned to this morning. The
dlstrict-attorney produced his witness,
Or. Cooper, following whose testimony
Poore changed his plea to one of guilty.
Mr.. Vandegrift stated to the commits
sioner that his client was the author of the
letter in question. 1t was mailed in Ken
ton under his direction. However, he
did not intend to injure DIR. Cooper in
his business. The letter was written
thoughtlessly and in entire ignorance of
the law. He regretted sincerely what he
had done and wished to make whatever
amends DR.. Cooper would deem neces-
sary. He also knew nothing of the
facts and now believes he had been mis-,
informed.
Poore was ordered held in $500 for
trial at the United States court which
convened Tuesday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

WEST CHESTER, Pa, Jan. 11.-Mrs.
Monaghan, wife of the absent LAWYER,
X, Jones Monaghan, to-day received
another cablegram from her husband in
Sydney, Australia. 1t is in answer TO
ono sent by Mrs. Monaghan to him a
few days ago, which expressed desire
to hear further of his condition and
intentions, and also informing him that
his immediate family and other relatives
We're all well. Mr.. Monaghan saws in
his cablegram, which is quite a lengthy
one, that he is well and bids his wife 10
wait until March LIST for letter from
him, which will give full particulars as
TO his condition and travels. He also
sends kindly messages of love TO his
wife, children and other relatives.
While 1t seems to allay his wife's
anxiety to some extent, the message is
not as satisfactory as some of his friends
would like it. The promised letter Of
December 9Th has not yet arrived, and
Mrs. Monaghan has written him letter
telling him Of the great anxiety felt hy
herself aud his parents for his safety
and return.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
TILD BEASTS AT LARGE.
Seven Men Hurt and Nine Dogs Killed
by Two Pumasiin Ohio.

LEIPsIc, O., Jan. 10.-About 700 men
and SO hounds turned out to-day to run
down two pumas, which escaped from
some circus and have been for two
weeks preying upon live stock in the
neigEsorhood The hunters and dogs
were formed into a vast ring around
Palmer township, and tho movement to
close in was started at 1880 n. m.
At given signal the ring began
cautious advance. The hounds were
kept well in hand, and when the first
trail was struckla hurrah went up. The
chase for short time was hot one,
and fearing the dogs would get too far
away they were called in until the men
could get nearer them to render assist
ance.
Up to this time the pumas had only
been seen by two men, ALI NJ. Rhodes
Of Carey, and Milt Staley of Tiffin.
The men each had running shot, but
at long range.
The hounds were then lei loose. These
dogs had been in the chase before and
were soon away on the trail, which led
through the farm of Samuel Foltz.
1t was evident TO all that the pumas
would join company somewhere near
Black Swamp and word was sent along
the line to watch that point. The
hounds were doing their best, as could
be told by their cries, and the trail was
fresh.
The sound all at once ceased and tho
veteran hunters predicted trouble. Haste
was made to close up the gap, but before
1t could be done three valuable dogs had
been killed and Jerry Ettinger, their
owner, was badly injured by puma,
which had doubled on its track and was
making direct north for the swamp.
Ettinger and Henry Wolf, hunter
from Tiffin were met face to face by the
puma, but at such close range that their
guns could not be brought to bear
upon the animal, and both were found
III an unconscious condition.
The unfortunate men were taken to
Town and their wounds dressed by DIR.
Hickey, who says knife could not cut
a cleaner cash than those inflicted by
the teeth and claws Of the brute.
The chase had been hot one for the
south section since morning, and the
greatest care was taken to prevent fur
ther accidents to the hunters. II was
not long before Henry Erch, while pass
ing through dense thicket, was knocked
senseless by one of the beasts and but
Tor the timely aid rendered would un.
doubtedly have been killed.
Word was received from the east Sec
ton at this time, and it was learned that
two men had been terrible if not fatally
wounded by one of the beasts.
The animals came together at n point
nearly 10 miles from where the first
trail was struck, and made meal of a
hog they had killed. The snow was still
wet with the blood of the porkcr when
found. They finally broke through the
west line and escaped back to the
swamps.
1t is now known that seven men were
dangerously and some probably fatally
injured, and nine valuable hounds
have been killed. Fires are lit all over
the swamp, and the chase will be con.
timed through the night or until the
brutes are killed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
GRIP STALKS OVER EUROPE.
IL Continues to Spread and is Also Ii
creasing In NiruIanrY.


LONDON, Jan. 12.-There is no abate-
ment whatever in the epidemic of influenza
which is sweeping over England. On the
contrary, the reports daily received from
hundreds of places throughout the country
show that the disease continues to spread
with increasing virulence.
Among the persons prominent in Eng
fish society who have been attacked by the
disease are Lord and Lady Brooke.
Advices from Paris show that influenza
continues to increase everywhere in
France. and the number of deaths result.
ing from the disease is very large.
Dispatches from Berlin and Vienna
state that the disease shows no sign of
abatement in Germany and Austria
though it is now, as a rule, of less viru.
lent type than previously.
In Belgium it continues to be widespread
in its rayages. A peculiar feature of the
disease in that country is shown by the
fact that large numbers of insane persons
have been attacked. In fact, persons of
that class in Belgium seem to be particu-
larly susceptible to attack.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

Wilmington builders and contractors
were very busy at tho Builders Ex
change Monday over the figures on
the new convent of the visitation build.
ing at Gilpin and Bayard avenues. The
bids must be in by January 18th. The
invited bidders are; ]. d. Winslow, j.
b Johnson, A. S. Reed g. Bro, Nc.
Closky Bros, William II. Foulk & Son,
=Philemma Chandler, w. b. Austin, L,
I: Grubb y Son, John Carey, w. G.
Pierce and G. /. Swaync.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
YOUTHFUL CRIMINALS.
Two Lads Start on Career of Highwa
Robbery md Mnrdar

CHICAGO, Jan. IA special from Du-
buque Ia, says: A trial ,smade yery inter.
esting from the youth of the accused, has
Just begun here. The criminals are boys
named Hanson and Lee. aged respectively
% and Is years. a month ago, after rob-
bling hardware store and procuring re-
volvers, the boys resolved to be highway
men and robbed woman and man.
The next night they boarded suburban
street car driven by an old man named
as l.ochner pushed him away. the bows
revolver went off. Hanson, whom Loeb
her had not seen, then shot the old man.
The boys concealed themselves in box
car and were arrested at Divine. Iowa.
Before the coroner's jury they confessed
their crime.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

The VIII Of Eliza N. Cloud, late of
this city, was admitted to probate by
Register Cooch, on Tuesday, and let
tiers testamentary thereon granted 10
George G. Maris. A few private bequests
are made, but the bulk of the estate
is directed by the testatrix to be divided
equally between the Home for Friend
less Children and the Home for Aged
Women. The amount to be thus divided
between these two institutions is not
yet known, but it will not be large.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
Ashore ar PoPE,s ISLAND.
The British Steamship Miranga. ARREST
of 1.-THE Steward Who Shot o Sailor.


Special Correspondence Gazette and Journal
LEwEs, Jan. 12.-Word was received
here this morning that the British steam
ship Miranga is ashore near the life
saving station at Pope's Island, Va, in
good condition. Five of the crew are at
the station and the remainder on the
ship.
Marshal Mahaffy and Deputy Watson
arrived here last night and will take the
steward of the schooner L. p. Avery,
who shot sailor named Martin, to viii
mington on the late train to-day. one
OF the crew will be taken as a witness.
The wounded man, Martin, will be
taken as soon as his condition will per-
NIT. He is doing well at present.
The steward had hearing before
Commissioner Mustard, and was held in
81 900 bail for trial in the district court
pr. Hiram r. Burton examined the
wounded sailor and located the bullet
in the left lung, back of the shoulder.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
GARzA NO LONGER LEADS.
a beiiei That He is Helpless from Sick
ness and Wounds--The Situation in

AUSTIN, TEXAS Jan. ia letter from a
member Of the Texas Legislature, from his
nome IN one of the southwestern coun-
ties, dated January 9Th and addressed to
Adlutant, general Maybry, is interesting in
view OF the situation on the Rio Grandc
After requesting the appointment Of his
son as special in ranger service he saws
while do not think we are in danger
from Garzas followers, yel their dIsner-
sion ,presages much trouble from thieying
and brisandage. In fact the country is in
such q dircful condition that none will
stay who can get away. We have no rain
yet everything is dried up Nobody can
suDsist unless by transported substances.
wherever he may be, from the effects of
rupture and wounds. You NAV rest
assured he is not the head of the move.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

READING, Pa, Jan. 12.-The Brooke Iron
Company Of Birdsboro. this county. last
evening notified its employees of general
reduction in wages. Puddlers are re-
sheet mill employees from 40 to 30 cents a
ton. The firm employs over 400 hands.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

Spoc hiSorresponuence Gazette and Journal
DOVER, Jan. 12.-The Injunction
argument in the Odessa s. NIiddletown
Railroad case, that was to have been
heard to-day before Chancellor Sauls-
bury, was indefinitely postponed. It is
thought that settlement will be made
with the board of town commissioners
of Middletown,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
SEVERAL PERSONS KILLED.
Disastrous Train Wreck on tho Old
COLONY Railroad.

WooNsocKEr, r. l., Jan l2.-Telephonic
advices from Pawtucket report an engine
and eleven cars wrecked and several per
sons killed at East Junction, Hebronvflle
Mass, on the Providence branch of the
Old Colony railroad, Boston and Provi-
dence trains are using single track for a
part Of the distance
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
What is

Castora Dr. Pitchers prescription Infants
and Children 1t contains neither Opium, Morphine
other Narcotic substance 1t is harmless substitute
for Paregoric, Drops Soothing Syrups, and Castor OIL
1t Pleasant. Its guarantee is thirty years. by
Millions Mothers. Castoria destroys Worms and aays
feversIness. Castoria prevents vomiting Sour Curd
cures Diarrhoa and Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
teething troubles, constipation and hailency
Castora assimiates tho food, regulates the stomach
and bowels, giving healthy and natural Sleep Gas.
toria Children's Panacea-tho Mothers Friend.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

NoRRIsTowN, Pa, Jan. ia boiler
IN the pork packing establishment of A.
NJ. March at Bridgeport, this county,
exploded this morning, wrecking the
building. Two men were killed and
several Others were injured.