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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-26
Coughing Leads 10 Consumption.
kemp's Balsam will stop the cough i
once


Rayard Legion will give an excursion to
Cape May July 18th.
Bethel Church, which is undergoing i'm
proyements, will bercopened next Sunday.
The Warren Club annual outdoor sports
take place at Union street grounds June
llth.
Joseph r. Burk has accepted position
with the American District Telegraph
Company in Philadelphia.
Delaware. Council, G. y. L., received q
wedding cake few days ago from Mr.. and
Mrs Dennis If. Kellehcr.
The third annual spring sports of tho
y NJ. z. 4, will be held on The association
grounds Saturday, June 18th.
During the week which ended al noon
Saturday, there were 10 births, 10 marri-
ages and II deaths in this city.
Joseph 7. Chambers, aged y years, died
at New Garden Pa on May 10Th lie was
4 former resident Of New Castle county.
Lieutenant T. g. Bertolette Of this city
will be assigned as secretary to the Board
Of Visitors to the Naval Academy ut
Annapolis.
Edward L Person, an employee of the
Harlan u ilollingsworth Company, was
slightly injured Saturday by being struck
by piece Of timber,
The record was made Monday Of sale
of two-story frame building at Beech
and Warner streets, by Joseph i. Carmen
ter, IN, to lola NJ. Denny.
The Water Department has placed cleo
tric lights in It's park ut Cool Spring. The
illumination is considered equivalent to
the presence of special officer.
A. the Wawaset Gun Clubs match, Sat
urday afternoon last, Charles Buekmasie r
broke ~ clay pigeons ont of u possible 10.
Rlttl ttHt4 HI I'D
a new Sunday train from Reading to
this city and return was put on the Will
mlngtoti II Northern railroad Sunday 1t
arrives here at 1894 4. M. and leaves at
] IA y, IN.
Thomas kenney. employed by Wecea-
eoe fire company as driver, has invented Il
deyice which unlocks the side door of the
engine house and turns upthc lights when
the iircalarm strikes
The recording Of the transfar Of the 81
acres from Isaac s. Elliott to the North
side improvement Company is 4 stu
pendous Job. 1t will occupy Is pages or
about 200 or 800 square inches Of the city
registry book pages.
At Mondays session Of Whining.
ton NJ y. Preachers Association the Rev.
r. burgette Short read 4 paper entitled
preparing the Highway for the Coming
King Subsequently the subject was dis
cilsseu DN members OF Inc association.
Elsie Sherer, the little daughter of OH
Ger sherer, while walking on Delaware
avenne Friday afternoon, was thrown to
the pavement by q passing bicycist and
severely injured. The reckless rider did
not stop to ascertain whether lie had hurt
the child or not.
Miss Carrie +. J. Richards of this city Is
at present taking, as supplementary to her
work IN the junior class Of the Woman S
Medical College Of Pennsylvania. n course
in physical diagnosis at the Blockley Hos
pital, in practical obstetrics at the pliiladel-
phia lying-in charity, and in general
classical practice at the Woman's Hospital
of Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-26
CLIFTON LoDGE INSTITUTED.
Lodge No. 3. Shield OF Honor, Formed
at Clayton on Saturday

Clayton Lodge, No. s. Shield or Honor.
was instituted ut Clayton, Del, on Satlir.
day night with 5S charter members. The
following grand officers and visitors from
this city were present, the former, institu-
ting the lodge; William Woodmancy.
Lrand Master; John Hnmphries, Junior
Grand Master; A. b. Crossgroye, Grand
Secretary; William l.. Herford, Grand
Treasurer Joseph IL. Hammitt, Grand
Chaplain. George NJ. Horn, Grand Con.
duetor; w. f. Wooters, Grand Inside
Guard; John Crossgrove. Grand Outside
Guard g. 7, Martin, c. Williamson ana s.
l.. Hall, Past Grand Masters; Robert 4 !.
Talyor,. Lee +. Welsh, A Jones, b. j.
Sliccr, II. Y. Easom l. 7. Parker, George
:. Riley, James V. Parsons, George Tar
button, Thomas Nickeown. BENJAMIN
Cleayer George NJ. Cole, Charles H. Single.
ton.
The following officers were elected !:
Senior Master, Oscar feathers; Worthy
Master, J. q. Lonsfellow; Junior Master,
William ). Colpitts; Recording Secretary,
z; N. Webb Financial Secretary, n u.
Wallen; Treasurer, William 4. Dyett.
Chaplain, ]. X, Orrell; Conductor w.
Hewlett. collation. was served.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-26
AN ErESIyt,s ENJoYnEgr.
Entertainment Given by the Aiumna
and Alumni Associations.

The assembly room of the high school
WAS the scene of much merrv-making
Friday evening. The occasion was
an entertainment given by the Alumni
and AtImnH associations of the school.
which proved delightful affair. The
room was well filled with guests, the
attendance being estimated in the neigh
borhood of 500.
The announcements We're made by Mrs.
Margaret u. Carpenter-Smith, president Of
the Alu,nnn Association. The orchestra
was under the leadership of Jules Key
bold, the popular manager of the Academy
Of Music. The orchestra was heartily an
planded The instrumental selections Of
Miss Parker, class Of 81; Miss Mabel
Parker s. and Miss Hofrecker, 80.
were well received Vocal solos were
given by George +. Baird, IS, Miss Mo.
haughln, ST. and w. Il. Walters. The
Misses simmons sang Far Away and
received an encore.
"A Wuman's Won't comprised the
second part Of the programme. The par
ticipants were j. $. Richardson, Mrs.
Florence Hollingsworth-B $50; Dr. NJ.
g. Pierce, 10 Miss Elizabeth Carlisle 'SB,
Charles 3. Palmer, 81 Miss Susan n
Walters Nc
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-26
Attempted Robbery Near R,vcry,o,,

When near the toll-gate OH the Philadel-
phia. turnpike, Mt Riyervicw, saturday
evening; about II O'clock, Frank Gem, the
son Of the toll-ga,e keeper, discovered ihaf
the buck door of the house occupied by his
father was open. Going to the door he
shouted who's thereon 10 his inquiry
he received the reply aThe boss. Mi.
9ehn readily recognized the voice as that
of Stranger and said sWhat do Won want
there; get ul. Instantly Colored man
cline out and putting 4 revolver close to his
Face fired. Fortunately Tile ball did not
strike the intended victim. Tie fash Il
the weapon was Internationally near and
he Lizard the bullet whistle as L SPED u..sl
him but he was not hurt, The next IL
stant the Negro dashed up the PIKE and
escaped. The colored man was seen 10 set
oli ZIG electric ear which arrived 1t River
view IT 1000 o'clock He tried Tie font
door Of the house but was unable "a effect
an entrance BY It. Nothing was stolen.
The burglar left a quart bottle OF whisky.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-26
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STAINED VITH a CIfIsEL.
Frenzied Cabinet-maker Assaults j. i
Sloan, Aged II.

Sloan, Aged II.
frenzied man and a deadly weapon
form a dangerous combination nowadays.
and when person comes in contact with
this alliance there is almost sure to be
murder. Fortunately, in this instance
the victim was not killed outright, although
death may result from blood poisoning.
Mayer Tittielman is Russian Jew. and
is employed in the cabinet department Of
the Harlan & Hollingsworth Company.
Immediately back of 1ittielman's bench
works j. II. Sloan, a lad of II years. The
lad on Saturday playfnlly hurled piece
Of block at the Jew. and then awaited the
effect it would have upon the workman.
The result was more than the lad expected.
lie at once flew into a rage SeiZing d
long, sharp chisel, Tittielman struck at tie
lad, who had stopped behind his bench 10
avoid the missile.
Iittielman then reached over the bench
and drove the chisel into the back Of Inc
boy up to the hilt, iniicting a serious
wound, which, should blood poisoning set
in, may result fatally. The assailant mas
promptly arrested and lodged in Jail al Inc
police station, Sloan was removed to lie
Homeopathic Hospital
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-26
m WIS mrs DEATH srEP.
Peter Kelley Meets Death while Board
ing Train.

In attempting 10 board a freight tram
O'Clock Friday night Peter Kelley. uged -
years, was almost instantly killed. Kelley
was accompanied by Charles Lawrence
and schooner Long and attemnted Ia
board an east oundfreighttra about lfa
Yards below Scott street Kelley Mas tie
first to attempt to board the moving train.
and as he did 50 he stepped 10 his DEATH.
lie fell between The whceis 81 the cars
cutting of the lett leg and fracturiag Tic
skull frightfully
The man WAS removed "a the hospital
room and DR. Palmer summoned. Hea.h
followed soon after the accident. Coroner
SPARKS was summoned and arrived witllin
halt an hour after tile accident toak place
Ihe body was removed u the deceased
late home, No. 3l4 Monroe street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-26
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Tif.UP5sR1NCE UNION.
Interesting Meeting Mt the Rooms of the
Union Friday.


At Q meeting Of the Womens Christian
temperance Union, held at No. 100 West
Eighth street Friday the suggestion
that young men from Central Temper
ancc Union and the u NJ. Z. A.. hesectired
Tor me evening each week was referred to
Miss Fopg The reading room committee
reported 10 books taken out and ,243yisits
made
Mrs W. I. Slocomb read a paper on,
Why il IS Wrong TO Sign a Petition for
Granting License" telegram was re-
eoYed from Miss Lucia kemball, an.
noRncing her inability to fulfill an engage
ment on May I'D, owing to death in the
family.
Airs A, II. Berlin read a report of the
county convention held at Newport. on
recommendation Of tile union tile sum Of
sl was ordered TO he given toward the rent
u the headquarters Of the kindergarten
class, No. 622 East seventh street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-26

An amendment, offered in the United
States senate Thursday, increases the ~.
preparation for Mispillion river ID $4,000.
Letters testalnentary were granted by
Register Gooeh on Thursday Oh the estate
81 liatriclt ilemsherty If Chrstiana hun
dfed, n Bernard Dotghefty
-alalin, with record Of col. lie fast
Wilmington horse owned by James ID
treen d the WawM,et Driving Park. Will
be At Tie Missahiekoh Heights exhibition
q the Philadelphia Horse Show Associa-
ton, when meets from May Both to June
q, inclusive.
stray three-years Old child, named
Harry Johnson was picked mn Friday
morning by Officer Witt on PENNSYLVANIA
avenue near Delaware avenue and brought
r. the police station. The parents, who
liyeat the Columbus Inn, reclaimed the
boy 1T noon.
Clinton D. Jarman, Jr., member of the
firm Of Thomas II. Jarman 4 Son Of
Greensboro, Md, was married Thursday to
Miss Bella Shippers, a former principal Of
Greensboro academy. The ceremony was
performed in tho Methodist Episcopal
Church by the Rev DIR. Lewis, president
Of Western Maryland College, assisted by
the Rev. ]. A. Arters.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-26

Old Swedes Church Guild gave an enter
tainment last week at the residence Of
William Davidson, No. Ill French street.
Over 60 members and friends were present.
Readings, Rotations and vocal and
instrumental music aided in making the
evenings pleasures exceedingly delightful.
Among those present were the pastor Rev.
Mr.. 1. Dunlap and Mrs. Dunlap, Miss
Davidson of Delaware City, sister or Mrs.
Dunlap. Mrs Joseph Dunlap, Mrs. Downs,
and Mrs. Price, Miss McKeowan' Miss
Jennie Mcdonald, Miss Partridge, Mrs.
Mary Wilson and many others. The even.
ing closed with refreshments served by
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-26

at the fogrlh semiannual convention az
the Eastern american Press Association
g bfsheld in Y. NJ. G. A, Hall, in this city,
~ Decoration Day, will be tile election Of
9 president and the suggestion Of Amend.
ments To the constitution. The following
reception committee has been appointed
w John II. Slower, president Miss Nan
lawson. chairman; Miss Emma r. Keim.
Guy Wells, Miss Helen Lawson ana Edwin
II. Smith. The candidates for president
are Edwin j. llardcastle, Wilmington;
lohii Il, Slower and John Moody 81 New
A-nrL. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-26

Brandreths Pills purify the blood, slim.
uate the liver strengthen thu Kidneys.
regulate The bowels. They were intro,
dAced N the Gnited states il ISIS since
Bfandreth's Pills have been used.
HIS, together with thousands Of con.
vinclnE testimonials from I'LL parts IF the
World, i pg9itlye evidence vi tleirValue.
hr.ndTetl,'5 PILLS arc purely vegetable,
absolutely lmtnalcss, ana safe % lake ii
uue time -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-26

IN the orphans court on Saturday JUDGE
J.. g. tirabb granted an order for Tie sale
Of the real estate Of John NJ. Irwin. de-
ceased IN Wilmington hundred ,joscnh
Shippers was appointed guardian Of Rebeeca
Eaton. Nathaniel Davis applied for Il pe.
tition for a rule TO show cause WHY tic
heirs Of David Hall deceased, should moi
appear before the orphans court on ,InIy
hand accept orchoese whatever rights 10
real estate they may have claimed or Is due
Them
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-26

a special service for young men. under
hood Of 81. Andrew, was Ieid in lrinifv
Church on Sunday. Interesting addresses
were delivered by William Faulkner
president Of tile ordes IN pittsburs. and H.
Harry Davis q Philadelphia. president q
the order IN the diocese Of Pcnnsylvania.
The brotherhood of st. Andrew Was
organized in Chicago about eight years
ago Tor men TO do church work among
men; II IS now in Canada and scotland,
besides being III the United States, and has
oj6 chapters with a membership Of O,0o0.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-26
THREfrS ~ 0ROEs.
Revengeful Feelings Excited by Inc
Lynehing OF dim Taylor at Chester

CHEsrERTowS, Mn, May % A meeting
Of colorel men Was held ID Chcsterta@n
frday II which il WAS determined to
the recent lynchiig affair." The sheriff Re-.
ceived 4 letter dated baltimore, May lNtb.
in which It was stated that mob was
going % hestertown and burn the toiSn
down for lynching Taylor. Tie ietter
states that no one will know what boat
they are coming on. The letter il signed
i,Sigo Coiord Mob, and is believed e. be
The idle yaporing OF some irresponsible
person, for which the eolorel people in
the city are not responsible
~ q cpnfurenCeuf those in authority il
has been decided not 10 hold alf extra term
" colTtio try the Hill murlerurs. Il Is
thought ~ extra term wonld make more
excitement than at i regular term and tie.
expense would be little less.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-26

er'alCorrespondonce Of Every Evening
NEW CASTLE, May 2l.-Three culprits
suffered punishment 1T the whipping post
this morning, The victims were Thomas
Watson, white, two lashes; Daniel Hun.
ter, eolored, ten lashes; James Murray, col
Italian, stood one hoGr in the pillory dur.
Ing the urenchih2 rain. Only about 40
persons witnessed the whippings, and no.
thing unusual occurred.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-26

John p, Richter died at his home, in
this city on Friday, aged 30 years.
In the orphans court OIL Saturday be-
charter for The Ancient Grand United
Order Of the brothers and Sisters Of
Moses, was continued until saturday,
May Both.
The Rev. Charles X swartz Of Gettys.
burg is supplying the pulpit Of Central
Church while his brother, the Rev. vii,
liam z, Swartz, is attending the session Of
the Presbyterian General Assembly at
Portland. OREGON.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-26
THY no THEY SIGN?


a rev suggestions 10 Those Who Sign
Applications for Licenses to Sell Liquor.
Editor GaseIi d JoUy1lal GA August 7th.
lS3l, BISHOP Coleman wrote letter 10 the
etntor Of the .NoraiBg NctfS, entitled.
Homes or Saloona--W Which Z" A friend
OF temperance and ono Of the most earnest
ana energetic OF orr w. G.. T. IT, workers
apl4rseiating the article cut il ont of the
paper and put il away for iutiire use. To
day he took il from lis resting-piace and
gave It nc To read After readiilg il. the
thought came: Why have 80 many iicenses
been recently granted Why Will men
slal their names To these petitions? Just
~ long as men will sign applications for
the opening OF new places of degreIlation
anu wee, or Tor the continuance Of such
places already established, lust So long
Mill lnealculable harm be done. Men who
80 Plt your names 70 such petitions could
YOU FOLLOW to their homes. tile mon who
leave a large part, If not ali IF their earn
lhgs ~ the saloon--could Won become
i&miliaf with the hnrdsliipa and sorrows,
81 their wives and parents and children
and 81 gil 70 whom they ufe near and dear,
you would pity them SO much That YOU
~oii.d not again be willing 10 sign silch
al'ptieaun ~, Y hat hid You gain by SO
doing The thanks of saloon leepcr.
who neans To enrich himself by ,ii|
lmpoverishment and ruin Of OH j, body
alll soul y your conscience clear?
Nhet conscience dictates to be done,
On warns me not do,
lA.lS-tsAsh me mora than hell tj9htln:
lhat-more than Heaven pursue.
Have youa SOM Would yon like him
g frequent the new saloon OF the old one?
Have. yon father Or brother? Would
yon like them 70 become habitues Of the
saloon? They are not now--they may be-
come 50. Then what renorse would be
yours Can Won not he d little iiHseltish
and generous, and put yourself in the place
nl some father whose son cannot resist the
temptations that are so numerous around
him--or some brother who is distressed to
sec INC dear one going astray, and then ask
yonrSelt.-can sign such a petition? BE
q man, beg Of you, and own that YOU
| should always throw yonr influence on
the side Of right, and all that tends 10 the
good Of your felloWnen, And not only
| DO good IN this negative way BY not sign
Ing your name ~ what will iniitre YOUR
Aeishbor aud his family, but come out in
q manly way and take decided stand
against the saloon. NJ. r.
| MfhMlN6VoN, Nav glst 1892
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-26

NEW foRK May 2l.-Antonio Maritime
sengcr on the lIamhurg- American ine
steamer Columbia. from Hamburg MIN
18th was taken sicl. on May 40th, fron
smallpox. The patient was promptly rs
corted in the sllil, hospital and lis wif,
and her four children were transferred
this morning 70 the reception hospital
The steamer will be thoroughly disin
ieated and allowed 81 proceed, probably
about noon $500
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-26

n an arliolc on ''I'rivate Secretaries Y
Tim Campbell, the Washington corre-
spondcnt of the Sunday .idperfiscr of New
York says lit is very rarely that any ono
ever sees the dignilfed senator GRAY Of
Delaware walking about without his
private secretary. They are more like two
devoted friends than anything else. The
senator's secretary is MIR. Melee, who be-
longs to one Of the leading families Of
delaware. Senator Gray trusts everything
TO HIM. He would lust us soon take hi3
Judgment on political affairs as he would
that of any man in the land'
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-26
SPORTING EVENTS.
The Boys High school and y. NJ. o. A.
Annual Games

AhhuaI tiames
The athletic association Of tile bows,
high school will have their annual games
on the Hverview grounds Thursday after
noon, June 9Th. They will include 100. 90
and 440-yard dashes, half-mile run. half.
mile bicycle handicap race, l-mile bicyclc
handicap, emile bicycle handcap, run
ming high jump, running broad iuinp.
race. f9s
The Young Mems Christian Association
viii have their annual sports on the River.
committee having the affair III charge Is
now preparing an interesting list Of events
and expects to present an attractive pro-
gramme.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-26
Painter Injured.

While at work on the New Haven al Tho
shipyard of the Harlan Il Iollingsworth
Company, yesterday afternoon, Edward
Russell, a painter, was badly injured by
tho rail OF gangway falling on him. He
was taken to his home in a carriage, where
his injuries were dressed. His condition
is not serious.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-26

The contributions for the relief If lie
suffering Russirns By reason OF the dread
famine prevalent il shat country closed ID
the First National Bank at 8 o'clock stt-
urday afternoon The total contributions
amounted to s335.sl
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-26

A team hired by H. w. Lowe to young
man named Alsentzer was run into and
considerably damaged near New Castle
Sunday BY Il team occupied by some
drunken roughs Mr.. Alsentzcr was
thrown from his vehicle and sustained
slight bruises.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-26
Mr.. Dohl ASK. for ! Team.

Building Inspector Daniel Dohl has
asked City Council to furnish him with
team for the purposes Of his department.
The eaacting requirements Of his duties
pear to justify the building inspectors re-
quest.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-26

Head n Company disposed of at public
sale Saturday afternoon many houses and
building lots. The total amount of the
sale was about Sl5,Oo0. The property Nos.
l2l and l23 Market street and n few other
large properties were withdrawn because
the bids made for them were nowhere near
their value. Many people attended the
sale and the bidding generally was fair.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-26

AT the seventh annual convention If The
ORDER af Railway Ielesraphers, held III
thMtanooga Tenn. on May 10th. tile
Delaware division Of the order was repre-
scnted n the convention by ". D. Stock
9i Middleto@n. The important subject
discussed in tile convention was tho adflis.
sion Of commercial telegraphers to the
ORDER
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-26

Visiting IrirrInen.

Twenty members Of Weacacoe fire com
pany will 50 u, Eeadng next Sunday fol
the purpose Of attending the annual in
spection of l,eading fire department next
Monday. They will be guests Of Liberty
Monday evening. Members of the PhnniS
and Liberty Of this city will also visit
Reading at that time,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-26

Fred Schnman, young man employed
~ the blacksmith shopuf the Harlan &
Eollings%orth Co. WAS struck In fho
mouth BY piece of iron Thursday ana
had his upper teeth Knocked out and bis
face badly emit.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-26

Pleasant, wholesome, specify. Three
a ~ hat apply % llalcs Honey Of
Plies Toothache Drops cure in ono
minute.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-26
Admission u Cotanieg.lal reicgrapi,cr

Hood Pills are purely vegetable, perfect
lllunless. effective, hut IL not cause pain OF
Etipe. Be sure to get Hoods.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-26

Undoubtedly needs !, thorough cleansing mis-
Aanson % eNpel Impurities, keep up the heaIth-
t,'ne ard Prevent disease. You should taEe,
Heod's ,arsaEarilla, the best blood puri.ier and
ssi'thl TONIC. 1t is unequlled In positive
medicinal merit,