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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-07
He IS BETWEEN TWO PLATFORMS.
From One Or. Graves Would Lecture ersM
From the Other Hc Would he haSSet.

DExvKn. Col, Dec. G.--Dr. r. Thacher
Graves, who would have been hanged be-
fore now for the murder Of Mr. Barnaby
had not the supreme court pr>nted stay
of execution, has signed eoatract with the
Hartford I.yeenm Association of Hartford.
Conn. to lecture throughout the county
on Colorado Justice, or Ny Trial and
Peniten,iary Life"
Should The decision h. In the condemned
mans favor he will probably be able to de-
liver the lecture he is preparing in prison.
for il Is not at all likely that he viii bs
even tried again on account of the expense
of bringing the witnesses from all parts Of
the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-07
The National Trsstins Asseeiaiiea.

NEw YoRK, dec. s.--Tbe board of re-
view Of the National Trotfing Association
met tonight at the Murray Hill Hotel and
listened to testimony in number of cases
appealed to il.
The board will meet again tomorrow and
continue the hearing. At its coucinsion an
executive session viii be held, when de-
cisiDns regarding the various eases will be
arrived at.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-07
A sm,L, FORTUNE IN THIS NAME.
Ieuscy Of Si2 900 for a Woman Whom The
teqator Never Saw.

Arlf,~cE. o., Dee. ID. c. Marshall,
4 rich widower of Minerva. is in failing
health, childless. and makes his will public
now, with the request that the newspapers
h,ln him to locate tue principal beneficiary
In memory of his dead wife he beqneaths
real estate worth $4,000 to Miss Della
Speakman. whom he never knew, but whose
name appeared among those registered as
delegates TO the State Convention of So
c;et;es of Christian En,leavorin East Liver
pool in October 1891.
He does this because her name is the
same as that Of his departed wife before
their marriage. The will SAYS:
.sThis give to an unknown friend, with
tho h,pe that she will respect and honor the
name Of nv only earthly friend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-07
TO eNJOlN The ENSIGN.
~ EWJUfN iH@ eNs'S''
Major wilkes Will Try to Stop It's Production
in New York.

Sur LAKE CRY, Utah. Dec. 6.-Maior
Edmund wilkes. son of the late Admiral
wilkes, has instructed his New York law
vers 10 enioin the production of the naval
nlav The Ensign. in New York because
RI an objection entertained by the family
!, the renresentaiion in the play of Mrs.
wilkes an, her daughter, both of whom
are still living. Major Wilkes says there
is nothing Objectionable in the two char
acters AS put on the stage except that he
does not wish to have his living relatives
dragged before the public in that way
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-07
WONDERFUL MEDICINE.
Sagwa Cured When All Hope
Had Fled. o

NEWARK, Y. J., Aug. Is, lsss:.
owe debt of gratitude for the great BEN
eft derived from the use of that noble rem
edy. "kickapoo Indian sagwa." | suffered
untold tortures from iastritis er cstarrh OF
the stomach. in its worst form, and frequent
ly would have te abstain from eating alto
gether for days AT n time, and at all times my
diet required the most careful selection, ana
! was forced to deprive myself OF all the lux
uries of the table. I spent hundreds of dol
lars in consulting the best physicians with
out receiving any help, whatever, and life
had lost nil charms for me.
In this condition and when was in de-
spair ] heard ibout "Ksckapoo Indian
sagwa," and was Induced by friend 10 try
j. | confess that I had no faith and little
hope. IN three TINS qfssr getting this remedy
l ftA retief, aEf after using the first bottle rds
eeffer than bad beea for years continued 10
use. and after taking sir bottles teus rel ntan
II not only cure. me of the gastritis, but IL
gave me new life, new hope, new courage,
AMI felt like my oil self.
kiCKAfoo INDIAN SaGwAIs AGRANp MEDIC
INx, AND NO SUFFERER FROM GAsrRfrIs Oh
ANY STOMACH TxoUBLk SHOULD HESITATE
TO TRY If.
JOSEPH D. WARD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-07
...;,... c.o.e, Of Alexandria. Ind. Burned

Ixpiss.rolfs, Ind, Dec. 6.-The busi-
nos. fepter of Alexandria. Madison county.
comprising nearly quarter OF the town.
wa. burned carly this morning. Among
the buildings destroyed were Paterson :
restaurant. Burteh's harness store, Cart
w,;gbt's fruit store, Ahbou's bakery Pauld-
,ny eloti,ing house, Line Brothers boot
.boe store, Chureliiils lin store. The
unuer stories ut the buildings were occupied
ss business officers Loss, si2o,0fn; half
of which i insured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-07
THOSE rRlsRRs CHECKS.
Payees appear in Court and Deny All conNse.
ton with Panama Canal Co.

P,R,s, Der. 6.--Sevcrnl payecs Of tho
There checks appeared before the Panama
canal investigating comnsittee today and de-
clared that the checks they received were In
payment of ordinary debts owned by the
late Baron de Reinach and these tranaac-
ton were not connected with the doings OF
the Panama Canal Company.
'Chabert, engineer, one Of the payees, ad-
mitted that he had no account books which
would show how he disposed Of the 33s,-
600 francs. Of which he was the recipient.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-07

Members Of the centre or Catholic party
in the German Reichsfag. Monday nigtk
decided 10 sote for tic iitst reading Of the
army bill. The southern niiramontanes
dis.ented. bnt their influence Is small. Con-
siderable Importance attacbe, 70 this decis-
ION. for fi,ers ia no 'ioubt it .s due to the
refusal ef Tie ysfiesn 10 further interfere
with fi,e Centrists IN their attitude toward
the bill. II was charged that the Pope vss
irving to defeat the governmental scheme
oi army reorganization in the interest af
France snl that he vas trying 70 influence
the Centre party agaaDst the bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-07
Schooner Stormy pstrsi tissIlsd.

Storms pesfel Of Ellsworth. aMs;ss, de
charging cargo Of slate, was today hhelled
by United States Marshal Blaisdell, on .
sui, brought by Carver & Biclgett Of Bos-
toa, for sinking schooner On Cape Cod,
two years since. The damage is pIaced at
5000. and the stormy Petrel viii be laid
up at Providence in The hands Of keeper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-07

sr p,rt. Dec. s.-Darid Murray of
Sali Lake City, president OF the Rocky
mountain telephone ~ stem say Inc late
eIe ctiou in Utah shows that the influence OF
the Mormon church ia politics is dead.
Frank Cannon, son of one the presidents
81 the Mormon chEzcla. who had the sup
nort Of the church was defeated. The
snurcb influence amounted to nothing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-07

.irs a NsfI,er, 1901 Madison Ave. .Nev
Yosk Cits, Thus speaks for herself snd
friends II have nsci DIR. I'ulI's Coagh
Syrup for the past six or seven years, snd
always have found it a most cxcellent
remedy. One or two bottles will cufe my
wofst cuugif I recommended is 10 num-
Aer Of friends. who have uscl il always
eth satisfactory results"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-07

MKxrHIs, Dee. s-L. IN. wilczinski,
wholesale groeers and cotton faetors. ose
of the largest and most prominent firms in
GreenviIie. Miss. failed today. Liabilities
are more than 3euD, 800. Wilszinski &
Reisser, Greenvilk. were forced 10 suspend
BY the failure Of l.. Y. wilexinski.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-07
Will Rebuild at Once.

SANFaRp, Dec. t.--The Sanford Mills
Co. will build Immediately new woolen
horse blanket mill on the site of the one
burned Thanksgiving Day. The mill will
be in operation in 20 days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-07
s,e.ner Ia sretssse Released from Quaran.
tine,

N,w YoRx. Dec. e.--The French line
steamer La Bretagne. detained at quarantine
since December !. owing to the number OF
immigrants shown upon the passenger list,
Vas released by the treasury officials al .
O'Clock this afternoon AMI pforeedesi to her
wharf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-07
tseal Ferseass.

BosIox. Dee. 6.-For New England
Wednesday, rain or snow. slightly warmer
light winds becoming northeasterly probx
bly, heavy rains by "Wednesday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-07
TEN PERSONS DROWNED
BY Wreckins Of Three Vessels In HaIbsr d
Sank venere. Italy.

Row., Dec. GA disastrous qale Is re-
ported TO be prevailing in the Province Of
Caianzaro. Three vessels in the harbor OF
Sank Venere were wrecked to,lay and 10
persons were drowned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-07
ENDORSEMENT.
0iaee Of HIDDEN MEDICINE CO.:
kewbufypost. Mass.
Manufacturers OF
HIODEN'S MAGNETIC COMPOUND:
AclEAa, Pure, HONEST mEpGlss.

To THE PgoYLG:
We respectfully invi.e your attention TO the
following words Of praise from the Paxsfx
pHAssAcr. Of ttsis city. The pharmacy Is in
no way connected with this Company. hsaee
the tribute IL OF sterling worth. As you read,
reases that the medicine which inspires conf
csaee snd endorsement at honae, IL worthy Of
confidence abroad Permit Us to add tia.
HfDDEs's MAGNETIC Coarorsp Is THE
coxfso MEDICINE. Try It. fr WILL CUE
rcS- Very iraiy yours,
HIDDEN MgDIcESg Co.
PHEsfX PHARMACY.
No. IL State st., Sewbnryport, Mass,
November II, iss2
To tn. PUBLIC AID TgADk: i.
We take pleasure in speaking 10 the pa bic
anfnade Of HIDDEN 5 MAGNETIC CoaPogsD,
aad OF its Manufacturers. the HIDDEN MEpl.
cIsE COMPANY. Having been made familiar
with the formula and the methods Of com.
pounding this medicine, we are in q position
70 know that II IL reliable preparation, and
That IL Is perfectly safe remedy to use. The
Company ID composed Of gentlemen OF char
aeter nHa Standing In this community. They
would not lend the sanction of their naues to
medicine without merit. and this fact alone
Is sufficient to stamp HtDDEx's MAGNETIC
Cosirousn Us worthy Of the confidence OF the
public and Of she trade.
Very Respectfully,
W. LUsr BARTLETT. Manager.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-07
ANOTHER GRAND TRIUMPH.
Physicians and Specifies
Failed.
kitkapso Indian Sagwa Completely Cures

HIGHLAND, ILL.,, June H. 1s32
For over nine years | suffered untold
misery from Infammatory rheumatism,
from which physicians as well rs various
specifics afforded me no relief.
AT last concluded to give kickapoo Indian
Saxwa trial With less than three bottles
hssre been eonsglefeiy cHre.i and hare staged
cured. ! keep Sagwa in the house all
various times when I feel run down, and
consider it one Of the best tonics In the
woril-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-07
aus on ssou
Is ~ indication iss Tslsy -ssstAsriy Ainds
and Warner.

WASHINGTON, Dec. s.--For New Eng
land local rain or snow; southerly winds
slightly warmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-07
RlBOT'S CABINET
Holds Its First Meeting---The
Minister'S Policy
To Be Laid Before the Chamber Of
Deputies Next Thursday.
Or Sienens, the Engineer and Eiseticiaa,
Died Al Brussels. Friday.

PARis, Dec. 6,--The new cabinet fornSe
by NJ. Rihot heh its first meeting today. "A
draft of the policy OF the ministry In ap-
proved programme will he read In tho
Chamber Of Deputies Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-07
WEDNESDAY MORNING. DECEMBER 7. 1892.

srmored coast defense vessels, ave gun
boat. and eight nrss-ciass torpedo boats
constructed bs contract
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-07
Dr. siemens the Engineer and Eisclsiclas
Dead Fa

Bg,ssIls, Dee. 6.--Dr. u. W. Sicmens
wen known engineer and electrician died
today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-07

-@eEy Send three &c. staaps u pay psst-
HHGGs age. and We will nall yss free !
,hvtlllns and istensely interesting eoek e Ia
49, s.ti.ted ssLItE Ay0 SEENES AMONG
Euv < xICE tPOO lyDIAys.. Tells all Abeat ~
i.al.ss. address. HEALy nfGkL0W, ,S4i 0rast
A,saax. Ner HAsss, Csna.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-07
THE MESSAGE.
An Able Document From Presi-
dent Harrison's Pen.
The Needs and Wants Of Our Cour-
try Plainly Set Forth.
Rscsamsndatiens ies he Future cuiaaaes d
Our Neu Law Makers.

| WASHINGTON. pec. S.-rhe President sen, his
i message to Congress to-day.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-16

Shortly before O'Clock last evening.
rs Officer Virtue was patroling his beat
on Walnut street near Ninth, he dlscov-
pred flames issuing from frame sta
BILE hack of the National Hall, and i'm
mediately turned IN an alarm from
box No. 0, at Tenth and Walnut
streets.
When the llremen reached the place
fhe entire building was in flames, but
The four horses and several wagons
THAT were in the stables had been tn
ken out There was q large quantity
OF hay In the loft, and this added to
the fury Of the flames, which shot high
hp in the air. Lines of hose were soon
laid In every direction, and in few
minutes the engines We're at work but
the efforts Of tho ilremen We're mainly
directed to saving tho surrounding
property. In this they were success
Jul, and the flames were confined to
the building where they originated.
The stable belonged to James Bat
Son. and he estimated his loss at $500
which Is fully covered by Insurance
There was no fire or light OF any kind
around the stable, and the fire was no
doubt the work OF an incendiary. just
before officer Virtue came along II
colored man was seen to come ont OF
the passageway leading to the stable
and run down Walnut street but 1T
lie notice was taken OF ii until the fire
broke ont
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-16
Tho Afternoon Court,

As soon as court convened yesterday
afternoon, Samuel V. B. Carly, who
had pleaded guilty at the morning
session to an indictment charging hin,
with policy gambling, was brought i'm.
and sentenced to pay the costs of pros
eeution, and a fine Of 800 or In default
be imprisoned two months. He paid
the iine and costs at once, and was dis
charged from CUSTODY.
When this business was attended to
Attorney General Biggs addressed the
Court and said:
'That finishes this term OF criminal
court, and with it my Official term. L
take this occasion to thank your hon
ors for the consideration with which
you have always treated me, and also
to thank The members of the bar and
tho public generally"
Judge Cullen on behalf OF the court
said:
ut affords me great pleasure to say
that III you we have found an able and
faithful public officer. Your mole of
conducting business has been very
satisfactory to tho court, and you
nave performed your duties In fear
less manner"
Judge Houston said that the court
would miss Mr.. Blggs and that he
regretted very much to part with him.
An amendment to rules Nos. 81 and
l02 was submitted by the members OF
the bar, so that judgments may 10
taken FOR want of affidavit of defense.
on the second Friday OF the term. rho
matter was held under AMUSEMENT by
the Court.
Benjamin Neilds, on behalf of Sheriff
Simmons, presented petition asking
permission to pay into Court, 81, 360. 81,
the amount remaining in his hands
from the sale OF The property OF the
Charles Mullin Company. The petition
| said That there are number of con
ilictinS Gains against the proceeds
and the sheriff desired that tho matter
should be settled by the Court.
Hon, Charles b. Lone AMI vii lard
\ salisbury, Jr.. on behalf OF the credi-
tors asked thai they lie granted time
to ascertain the correctness OF the
| figures as they believed that all the
money had not been accounted for.
| The Court said that the turning OF
the money into Court would not re-
lieve the sheriff OF tho responsibility of
any subsequent balances. Tho petit
ton however was granted, and all
parties having cIaims wore ordered To
file them.
Philip Q, Churchman made a motion
for Judgment in the case OF Edward L.
Mcguire vs.. John j. Gallagher not.
withstanding the affidavit for the do
fence. j. Frank Biggs Is counsel for
the defendant. The rule was made re-,
turnable on Saturday.
Leave to amend was given in the
case OF the York Safe and Lock Com
pany vs.. Francis A. Smith.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-16

Tho Department Commander an
nouhces that the twelfth Annual En-
cainpment of the Department OF
Delaware, Ii. \. H., will be held in u.
). Grant Post room at 81 and King,
on Thursday, Feb, 18th, 1872.
Com nander.ln-Ch John Palmer
and stall will be present, and t. Is ex.
pccted that this will lie the largest
a. cimpment ever held in the state.
lh-re viii Ge a camp lire from p. M,
TO . y. IN. A banquet at the Clayton
Ho so ut $50 p. IN. 1t Is hoped hat
Il "i'ilens will make liberal display
ot ,iass and bunting on that day to
Y a.er Tho hearts OF the old soldiers
" h wont TO tiie.trunt that this govern.
neht of the people, by the people and
Tor the people should not perish from
the earth.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-16
The Police Commission,

The regulr meeting OF tho Police
Commission US held last evening,
but ~ Commissioner Jester was ab.
sent tie only business tranacted WINS
the reading OF the minutes, and the
approval OF the following bills: John
R.lludson, IS; Williams Il Hopkins, ST..
30; Finn ~ Brother. 80; w. Il. Cole, 81;
S. L. Parker, 80 cents; J. Miller Tho.
mas, 81; Jester g. Mcdaniel. s0i so;
West Street Pharmacy, 80 cents; W. IL.
Hartlove, SIS; j. II. Hudson, sl.60i
Adams N Brother, 90 .06; Boston Cloth
ing House, $S5 so; Hawkins and Hat.
ton, 81 50; Delaware and Atlantic Tele.
graph and Telephone Company, $500
George G. Whiteman, $1,000; Whining.
ton Transfer Company, 1924: j. i.
Belts, f25.05; Delaware Electric supply
Company, $i9S.04; William Ii. Person
S1.75.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-16

Ieo'clock
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-16
East Days / Last paysi

Our time is drawing to an end. Come
early and avoid the rush at our great
slaughter sale Of ladies' and children's
coata.
Look look at our prices now.
% ladies' long newmarkets In all
oolors.
sl.4S, cost TO manufacture sl5.
S5 ladieS'lonR Newmarkets with deep
military eape5 In all styles and colorS,
to go at $3.50. sold elsewhere at SIS.
% ladies short stockinet coats, hand.
somely made, to go at Sl.10, actual
cost to make IS.
We have few handsome plush coats
left as low as s.
% more Of those handsome hair
capes, all satin-lined, high shoulders,
and large storm collars, TO so at Sl.90
each, worth $40.
Is ladies' black beaver coats with
handsome fur collars and ornaments,
TO go AT $i.S7 sold in other stores at
Sl2 and SIS each.
ID cnildrens coats loft, in all sizes
and styles,to go at sl.4s, worth IS and
$40 each
Is ladies' sample ready-made suits in
the latest shades, handsomely made
and trimmed. to go at 50. 69, guaranteed
to DE worth Sl5 zach.
lot of ladies' short coats, some plain
and Others fur-trimmed: wo will put
the lot together a nd sell them for 81. 4S
each.
% pair Of fine lace curtains all i'm
ported samples IS cents, cost the man
ufacturcr $500.
ID pairs Of much finer Lace Curtains
tl.00, cost to manufacture So.
% pairs OF line silk Velour Curtains
5l.00, cost tho importer $500.
- much higher cost, Silk Curtains
800, cost Importer 5000.
- handsome China silk Scarfs to go
ut $40.
40 fins Cloth Scarfs handsomely en-
brolderied, to 10 slaughtered ut 4DC
each.
so yards of Lancaster Glngham left
to go at jr yard.
25g yards OF muslin to go at Sc pei
yard,
81 pair Of ladies' cor5ets left all lead
Ing makes. to 20 at 25cts pair.
80 not fail to call Mt this grea
s1le us oar time il nearing an end
Ina stDro Will be open from 0 a.
III. 10 ) u, M, Saturday till 10 D. IN
hsmonher the mum ,er, 2Oi Market
street, Wilmington, pel.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-16
Quarterly Conference.

Scott NJ. i. Church held the fourth
quarterly conference last evening with
Presiding Elder Murray presiding The
reports OF tho pastor and officials for
the conference year, now drawing to o
close, were very encouraging, and
show that tho church lie in flourish
ing condition. IL was decided to ask
the annual conference to return the
Rev. John A. Franco for another year.
A resolution was adopted endorsing
the administration OF Presiding Elder
Murray, anu thanking him for the In
terest he has always shown for the
welfare nf tho church.
l.. L. Grub WIS elected delegate to
the Lay Electoral Conference, and
George Davis alternate. These COM
mitteos were elected for tho ensuing
year:
Missionary L. Grubb, J.ESmith,
9. A. Sylral, james Dromall, j. L. Par
ker.
Sunday Schools. D. Aldreu, 10.
seph ii Bartlett Howard NJ. reuning-
ton, clara Locke, Annie Hall.
4raets=itpwur League.
Education A. j, tfastor, George
Davis; II, simpler, Amos Drummond,
Johu k. Beatty.
Temperance alexander Thomas, W.
II, uplyke. w. IL. Graatlund, Frank A.
t'2cl, II. Valentine. Irene Hopbron,
Emma Bradford.
Chufch EXtension-John w rennell,
w II. Foster, W. IL. Valentine, l.. e.
| Dicher3pn.
Church Records Joseph II. Davis,
james Z, Lark, John [. Sitter
Parsonage and FuruIture-rhe La.
dius' Aid Society.
Ereedmuns Aid-Owen Hughes, w.
h. Holling5head. Joseph IL. Bartlett.
Muste-F. A. Cael, j. ID. Aldred, j. T.
Parker.
Conference ClaimAnts-Theo old COM
mittee.
Church Stewards-I. T. Grub. W.
Hughes, ii. S. Valentine, j. ID. ALFRED,
J.T. Parker, G, II, Harvey, j. L. Sn.th,
Alexis Morton, j. C. Il. Carver, W. ID.
HOliingSlead.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-16

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Historical Society of Delaware was
held last evening with Judge Wales
presiding.
The librarian reported that during
the month he had received number
of valuable books, among them being
about 100 from the family OF the late
Christian Febiger
A sketch of the life OF Colonel Febl-
ger, prepared by the Rev. II, Gardiner
Littell, was road by Secretary Porter.
and ordered to be spread upon the
minutes.
Mr. Vandegrift presented an old
painting of Commodore McDonough.
IL was presented by Zacharlah Roberts
and family of Middletown. 1t was
painted In Italy in 1910. Commodore
Mct 'onough brought the picture back
from Italy with him and il WAS pre-
scented to his sister. SO faras is known
there are but two pictures of him. One
Is in Dover and tho one presented to
the Historical Society is the other one
The picture is in a rather bad cOndi-
ton, but can he touched up 1t Is the
picture of handsome face. A series
OF resolutions expressing the thanks
of the society were ordered sent to
Mis-, Iachariah AlcDonough Roberts,
the donor.
Mr.. Yandegrift. on behalf of Caleb
lirinton, also presented the society
with 81 900 Confederate bond.
piece OF wood FROM the old tile
house at New Castle was presented to
tho society.
Or. Bush presented a fac. simile of
the charter of Pennsylvania from hob.
ert Maxwell of Philadelphia
Mr.. Sandegrift was instructed to
ascertain where the portrait OF Com
modore MeDonough could bo best
retouehed.
Edwin II. Gayley of this city and Dr.
George w. Marshall of Milford were
elected members of the society.
The death OF Addison May. of West
Chester, was announced by DR. Bush.
The deceased was an honorary mem.
Der OF tho society, and some time age
presented il with an autograph letter
from General Washington.