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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-14
omcers of srnyth Post.

Smyth Post, G. A. r., has elected the
following officers: Commander, Jacob
Lamplaugh; Senior Vice-C Commander
William g. Mcdowell; Junior Vice
Commander, Daniel Lysinger; Chaplain,
Charles N. Pierce; Sergeant, Joseph
Mancill; Officer of the Day, HILBERT d.
Entrekin; Officer of the Guard. David
II. Myers; Trustee, Robert Liddell;
Janitor, George Reuss; Delegates to the
Department Encampment, George Reuss;
William @. Mcdowell, HILBERT u. En-
trekin, Joseph Mancill, Peter Overdeer,
Henry Manlove and Charles N. Pierce;
Alternates, Richard Heritage, John
Turner, Charles Combs, Daniel Lysinger,
Perrie Gentree, John w. Erwin and
Joseph Honey. ----
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-14
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Result of the Choice Made by Winning
ton Lohge, No. I, A. o. U. W.

ton Lodge, No. 1, a. d. U. W.
Officers for the ensuing year We're
elected Thursday night by Wilmington
Lodge, No. /, A. o. u. w, as follows:
Junior Past Master Workman, John
TAFT; Master Workman, II. p. Lackey;
Foreman, w. C. Field; Overseer, DIR. j.
L. V. Blocksom; Recorder, Charles NJ.
Murch; Financier, Charles Il. Woods;
Receiver, Joseph X. Adams; Guide,
Nathaniel Henderson,; Inside Watch
man, John Seller; Outside Waterman,
Robert Irwin; Trustees, Lewis Sasse,
w. Il. Stimmell, NJ. I. Dannenberg;
Medical Examiners, Drs, j. I. ".
Blocksom, Il. G. Shortlidge, James IL.
Morgan, George Quinn, IL. q. Munson,
F. Roop Smith; Representatives to
Grand Lodge, Lewis Sassc, w. Il. Slim
neil, l. NJ. Cook, Ii. Bothum, Charles
M. Murch. Jacob Butt, NJ. I. Damien
berg; Librarian, William Il. Stimmell.
COLUMBIA LODGE, NO. 81, A. o. U. W.
These officers were chosen, last week
by COLUMBIA Lodge, No. 81, A. o. U. W.;
Junior Past Master Workman, B. f.
johnson; Master Workman, George X.
Wright; Foreman, Emil Krauss; Over
seer, David NJ. Pierce; Guide, James
Cheney; Inside Watchman, John 5.
Benson; Outside Watchman, John Il.
Coady; Recorder, Il. G. Cause, Finan-
cier, Joseph Mendinhall; Receiver, John
+. Mclaughlin; Medical Examiner, DIR.
Swithin Chandler; Trustee, Robert Bur.
nett; Representative to Grand Lodge
g. II. Groves.
DUPONT POST, no. 2, G. A. r..
Officers for the ensuing year for $. f.
du Pont Post, No. 2, were Thursday
night elected, as follows: Commander
Joseph S. Wheeler; Senior Vice-Gom.
mander, James Ii. Porter; Junior Vice
Commander, John McCaiferty; Officer
OF the Day, William Kelly, Jr.; Officer
of the Guard, William IL. Johnson
Chaplain, Joseph L. Miller; Surgeon
Lewis Cooper; Quartermaster, JOSEPH
Duffy; Trustee, Ellwood Craig; captain
of firing party, p. B. Ayars; lieutenan
of firing party, A. FL. Mason; janitor
]. Q. Ripperger; delegates, Joseph Il
Miller, A. II. Mason, Ellis A. Cloud, II
w. Zimmerman, John Williams, w. II
Moystin, William Haley, J. II. Morti
mer; alternates, William II. Mills, w
II. Bentz, j, II. Porter, Ellwood Craig
John Roberts, George X. Roberts
George Wonn, j. Rhinehart.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-14
TALK ABOUT THE GRIP.
There is, of Course, some of IL in Town
Hut the Reports of Its Great Exten


There is, of Course, some of 1t in Town,
Hut tho Reports of its Great Extent
Are Exaggerated.
There is no doubt that grip exists to
some degree in town But at the same
time there is equally little doubt that
its prevalence does not exist to the wide
degree claimed.
Secretary of the Board of Health w.
Q. II. Colquhoun was seen on the mat
ter last Thursday, He said "In my
opinion it is not as prevalent as claimed.
There has been the record of but one
death from grip SO far. That was last
week When the disease is prevalent
in the active sense that is inferred when
using the term epidemic, there would be
a number of deaths either from the dis
ease directly, or from those affiliated
affections which lead directly to the
grip or form relapse from the disease.
There have been no deaths recorded
from the latter cause. 1t is true grip
may exist widely i'll a mild form. But
in other cities and in Europe it prevails
as fatal epidemic. 1t is not prevalent
so here. Two years ago when we had
the visitation in Wilmington there were
deaths from pneumonia, but only u few y
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-14
Destruction of a Freight Depot.


A fire occurred at the Wilmington &
Northern railroad depot, at French
Creek, Monday. 1t was a frame struc-
ture, and contained both the ticket office
and wareroom. An overheated stove
set fire to some woodwork in the office,
and before the flames could be stayed
there was an explosion of acid in the
Geographic batteries. The fire then took
such start that it could not be con-
trolled. All the office books and papers
were burned. The building is total
loss, but some of the contents of the
warehouse were saved. Conductor
Charles Cosgrove, who runs from
French Creek to Reading, lost his over
coat and report book. Five barrels Of
coal oil, owned by J. l.. Wells, Knauer-
town, and also several kegs of powder,
were removed from the warehouse Sat
urday evening, or there would have
been terrible explosion and possibly
more serious results. The probable loss
is ST. 1900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-14
MR.. MONTGOMERY SURPRISED.
His Old Associates at the Harlan g. Hol-
lingsworth Office Present Him with a

His Old Associates at the Harlan g. Hol-
lingsworth Office Present Him with a
handsome Gold Watch and Chain.
Late yesterday week Recorder of
Deeds @. @. Montgomery was informed
that he was wanted ON Important bust
Less in one of the offices of the court
house. Repairing there in hurry the
official found himself confronted with q
number of his old associates of the
Harlan 6 Hollingsworth Company.
William Mahoney stepped forward and
in a few words acquainted the recorder
with the purpose of tine call.
The gentlemen present represented
Mr.. Montgomeay's old office acquain-
tances and fellow.clerks at the Harlan
&c Hollingsworth office who were de-
sirous of marking their appreciation of
their old friend on his advancement to
his present position. This was expressed
in fitting words by Mr.. Mahoney, who
then presented the recorder with a
handsome gold watch and chain. Every
thing was complete surprise to the re-
corder, who found it difficult to reply
in words that in any way evinced his
feelings. The watch bore the inscrip-
ton presented to @. @. Montgomery by
his old associates at the Harlan s. Hol-
lingsworth Company"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-14
suuday-school Anniversary.

First Presbyterian Sunday-school
pleasantly celebrated its anniversary
last night week. About 500 people were
present. The exercises included prayer
by the Rev. j. r. Milligan, singing by
the school and choir, a solo by Miss
Marian Simmons, duet by Misses
Hartman and Murch, trio by Misses
Mask, Miller and Thompson, an address
by j, r. King and rectations by Misses
Irene Fulton, Edna Kirk and Mahsla
Wells. A dozen prizes for perfect at
tendance were awarded and there were
exercises In memory of four scholars
who died during the year. The secre-
tary's report was read by Joseph S.
Hamilton,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-14

Prof. Isaac L. Johnson, principal of the
Friends School, was enjoying horseback
ride Thursday, when, at Fifth and West
streets, his horse stumbled and fell. Mr..
Johnson was thrown over the animals
head, and the horse fell upon him, and
plunging along forced him several feet
over the icy and slushy street. Several
sisted TO his feet, and despite his dangerous
fall, it was found that he was unhurt save
for some severe bruises on the head and
body. He pluckily remountcd the horse
and rode nMaY.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-14
ToRREY BANKRUProy BILL.


Endorsed at the Meeting of the Board of
Trade Last week-The Usual scant At
tendance of Members.
Including the president and the secre-
tary, there were exactly five members
OF the Board of Trade present at the
meeting Thursday night. This, with the
presence of two reporters, made it look
like quorum and the meeting was
called to order,
Those present were President w. d.
Mullen, Daniel w. Taylor, William
Lawton, William f. Smalley and Score.
tary L. A. Van Trump. Outside OF
routine work nothing was done but the
passage of resolution offered by MIR.
Taylor, which was as follows;
Resotred, That we respectfully ask our
representatives in Congress to move for the
early enactment of uniform bankruptcy
law and that so far as we have been able
to investigate we endorse the Torrey Bank
ruptcy bill or the one most likely to be ac-
ceptable to the whole people.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-14

A meeting under the auspices Of the
w. G. Il. U. was held in the Wesley NJ.
Il. Church, last night week. The pastor,
the Rev. J. B. Quigg, introduced the
speaker, Miss Moore of Ohio, who
proved by statistics, and logical conclu-
sions--the partnership of the govern.
ment in the liquor traffic. At the close
of the address Miss Margaret S. IIilles
earnestly called attention to the evils Of
the State license law, known to w. G.
L. U. women as "the pitcher law"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-14

Wilmington Encampment, K. of St.
]. e. M, had pleasant celebration of
its first anniversary last night week at its
new headquarters in the Lieberman
Building. Isaac Pyle presided and
about 200 people were present. The
exercises included addresses by Major
X. NJ. j. Read of Philadelphia, Grand
Prior OF Pennsylvania Alfred A. Du
Ban, ex-Mayor Stansbury j. Wiley,
Judge David L. Marvel and DR.. Peter
Cooper and music by Mendelssohn
Quartet. A. j. Butler and w. Harry
Carey were soloists and Viii NJ. s.
Brown was aucompanist.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-14

Delaware Lodge, A. o. U. W., elected
the following officers last night week
Master Workman, l.. j. Foulk; Foreman,
B. f. Bartram; Overseer, j. Il. Bradford;
Guide, H. Fifield; Inside Watch, j. NJ.
Dewey; Outside Watch, J, NJ. Whitford;
Recorder, j. p. Prentiss; Financier, w.
l.. Moore; Receiver, 5. II. Baynard;
Trustee, J. M. Whitford; Medical
Examiners, Drs. j. p. Lukens and Henry
pnttersnn
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-14
SAM BAFNARD's HEN HAWK.
1t Was Neatly Captured With Wing Shot
by Charles w. Baynaru of Talleyviile.

It Was Neatly Chptureu Win u WIHg ShOt
by Charles w. Baynard of Talieyviile.
Charles w. Baynard of Talleyville,
Brandywine hundred, discovered big
hen hawk lowering around his coops
Sunday week. As work of necessity
he ran for his gun and with one clean
shot famed the proving bird in the
wing. 1t is very fine specimen of the
barnyard thief and the farmer brought
it into town, Wednesday, as present TO
his brother, the jeweler,
The fine bird, which is quite lively
and very quarrelsome, is now on view
in one of the big clock show cases in
Mr.. Baynard's store at Fifth and Mar
ket streets. 1t is vicious looking bird
and scowls at everyone but the reporters.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-14

John II. Schabinger Of FELTON,, Del, had
his gold hunting case watch stolen from
his pocket in an auction honse at Tenth
and Market streets, Philadelphia, Thursday
evening, and 70 minutes later William
Taylor, an old offender, was arrested at
Fifteenth and Market streets by Special
Policeman Blaney of the Twentieth dis
trict, while trying to pledge the time-piece.
TAYLOR was locked up at the city hall.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-14

Mrs. Alexander Carnegie Of Summit
Bridge received $4,000 last week from
the Grand Lodge of Delaware, A. o. U.
w. The money was received through
A. N. Sutton, recorder of Protection
Lodge of ST. Georges, of which Mr..
Carnegie was member, During the
present year only 10 members Of the
order in Delaware have died and only
nine assessments have been levied.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-14

The British steamer Linda left for Phila-
delphia for Baltimore, Monday week, and
when coming to anchor off the Christiana
she collided with the barge Henry Clay.
The steamers starboard side was literally
raked by the heavily-laden barge. Three OF
the bow-plates were bent and broken, frames
and bulworks smashed, and the bowsprit
of the barge stove in the cabin bulkheads
OH the same side. The barge did not come
off unscathed, as her deck was opened for
and engines shifted from their foundation.
Both vessels will be surveyed for repairs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-14
sMALL.pox nv READING.
II Has Been Declared Epidemic-Notl
by tho Delaware State Board of Heal

by tho Delaware State Board of Health.
Secretary Frazer of the State Board
OF Health has received from Secretary
Lee of the Pennsylvania Board of Health
a proclamation declaring smallpox cpl
dcmic in the city of Reading, Pa.
There have been over 700 cases in
Reading to date, and last weeks report
was 80 new cases.
In connection with this matter Secre-
tary Frazer makes the following request
The Board of Health of the State OF
Delaware requests the local boards Of
health throughout the State to keep a
lookout for any case that may come into
our State, and our physicians are requested
to report forthwith any case of smallpox
within their practice to the secretary of
the State Board of Health at Wilmington,
Del. By order of the State Board of Health.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-14

The funeral of John b. Stalcup, who
died OF Moore, Pa, Sunday week, took
place yesterday week and was largely
attended. His remains were brought to
this city in charge of delegation from
the lodge of Odd Fellows at Moore.
Services were conducted in Old Swedes
Church by the Rev. Martin b. Dunlap.
Interment was made in Old Swedes
cemetery. The services at the grave
were conducted by Eden Lodge.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-14
w.. n.vard pr.s.n,s Roo.ev,,,.

LONDON, Dec. THE Hon. Thomas
+. Bayard, American Ambassador, this
afternoon at the foreign office intro
ducod to Lord Roseberry, Mr.. j. Roose-
velt-Roosevelt, the new first secretary
of the American embassy. Mr.. Roose.
welt presented his letters of appointment
and had lengthy conversation with
Lord RoseberIy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-14

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt .rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblaius,
corns and all skin eruptions. and posi-
lively cures piles, or nor pay required. 1t
isguaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. For sale by Beatou
Smith, corner Seventh and Pine streets.
Goods delivered free.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-14
MN. WATs0N's GAME FOWLS.
The Splendid Birds Purchased by hi,
trict-Attorney Watson.

District Attorney Beniah Watson pur-
chased three valuable and handsome In.
dian game fowls for So each Wednesday
from G. NJ. D. Watson of Brandywine
hundred.
They include two pullets and cock.
erel. The district attorney is very proud
of the latter bird which he thinks will
win the prize at the next Dover exhibit
ton. Mr.. Watson of Brandywine hun
dred, from whom the birds were OBJ.
tanned, pays $40 dozen for the eggs OF
the species. He has some Indian game
cockerels he proposes matching against
the district attorneys at the Dover fair.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-14

has found that her little ones are improved
more by the pleasant laxative, Syrup of
Figs, When in need Of the laxative effect of
gentle remedy than by any other, and that
il is more acceptable to them. Children en-
Joy 1t aAd il benefits them. The true
repaeay, AErup of Figs, is manufactured
by ms california Fig Syrup Co. only.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-14
TO PROCEED JANUARY 20.
The Chancellor Makes the Order III Il
Lee-Fahey Commissioner Suit.

~ Issg-NWHty OUIiiiIlIsslUHtf oUlIs
Before the Chancellor, on Tuesday
week, the complainants in the Lee-Fahey
case asked for rule on respondent to
proceed in the taking OF testimony.
Owing to the fact that the superior
court is in session the Chancellor ordered
that testimony proceed on January 25th,
subject to the orders of the commissioner
thereafter.
The position of the case now is that
complainant Lee has closed his cast, land
so soon as respondent has put in his
testimony the case will be ready fol
argument before the Chancellor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-14
GOOD EXCISE RETURNS.
Deputy Collector Amos stayton Makes ;
Good Report of Excise Business Through

Good Report of Excise business Through
Delaware.
Deputy Collector Amos Stayton has just
finished the seasons work in connection
with distillation inspection. He says that
the apple brandy business of Delaware for
this season exceeds any previous one. The
peach brandy product also is very large
this year, due TO the excess of the harvest.
James X. Lord of Greenwood, about the
largest distiller of the district has five stills
going instead of three, fol. the previous
season. John r.; Moore of McClellends.
vile, near Newark, the largest whisky dis
tiller of Delaware. it is understood pro.
poses increasing his works to five times
their present capacity.
The cigar business also gives indication
of an increase. Since last spring three
new manufacturers have gone into the
business. There are 20 in all in the State
distributed as follows: Wilmington 26, ano
one each at Dover, Milford and Stanton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-14

A committee of the Board of Trade has
been appointed to prepare papers for the
meeting of the National Board of Trade
convention which meets in Washington
January sd. The committee comprises ;
William f. Smalley, Jr., President w. D.
Mullen, William Lawton ana Daniel W.
Taylor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-14
The Jail Inspected by the Grand Jury.

THO VtII HHsTuUtotH ny trtV "I"IIu JULY
neutrality-suspicious. Of Gazette and Journal
New CASTLE, Dec. s.-Nearly all the
members of the grand jury of this court
visited New Castle, yesterday, and officially
inspected the Jail. Sheriff Gould conducted
the visitors through the building, which
was found to be in excellent condition.
The sheriff and his assistants were much
commended for their good work. After
the inspection the grand jury sat down to
an excellent dinner given at the residence
of the sheriff.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-14

Sheriff Gould, last evening, closed the
store of Samuel Fellheimer, cigar dealer,
No. SID Market street. on a Judgment en-
William S. Hilles represents the Judgment
creditor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-14
Recovered a VALUABLE Plush Coat.

State Detectives McVey and Witsil
have recovered a valuable plush coat
stolen from Mrs. Hannah McVey, living
on West street above Sixth, and re-
turned it to the owner.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-14
nh BLUE HENS CHICKENS
Second Annual Dinner of the
M Sons of Delaware.
heir REUNION LAST WEEK
praise in Philadelphia for the
N Diamond State.

lnIagniflcent Banquet at the Continen-
Nal Hotel Attended by Citizens and
FORMER Residents of Delaware--IGnter-
Naming Addresses by Senator Higgins,
Judge Grub, and others.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-14

Martin Robinson. aged IA years; Wash
ington Apologize, IL years old, and Joseph
A. Dugan. aged IL, were committed to the
Ferris Industrial School, Friday, charged
with breaking into an Italian fruit stand.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-14

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them CsstoriA
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1893-09-16
WALTHALL ON SILVER.
The Mississippi Senator Makes Con-
servative Speech.
But Firmly Advocates the Free Coinage of
the White Metal.
special to New Orleans Picayune.l

Special to New Orleans Picayune.]
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7.-Senator
Walthall, of Mississippi, spoke today
on the financial question, and he wa
listened to with marked attention and
received numerous congratulations
on his address. His speech
was drawn on conservative lines and he
showed the utmost Difference for the
views of the opponents OF free coinage
of silver, of which he is an earnest ad-
vocate. He did not attribute all the
evils from which the country has sui
fered to the Sherman act. and describ-
ed other conditions, foreign and domes-
tic, which in his opinion had contribu-
ted to the result. He referred to the
position Of his state on the silver ques-
tion, and quoted the declaration OF the
State convention of 1891, to the effect
that gold and silver should be coined
on the same terms and conditions, and
that when the government ceased to
discriminate between them they would
circulate freely side by side. The Sen
ator admitted that not all Of his con-
stituents were like him, in favor Of free
coinage Of silver, but very few were for
the gold standard. He devoted con-
siderable space to commenting on the
speech's of Mr.. Carlisle in the House,
advocating free coinage, sketched the
legislation OF 1879 and 1878 and its ef-
feet. The speaker also cited statistics
to show that the price of wheat and cot
ton had declined pari pasu with the de-
cline of silver.
He said: II want to see silver restor-
ed to its rightful place, from which
twenty years ago it was stricken by an
arbitrary statute, incOnsiderately pass
ed without debate or without consulta-
tion with the people to be affected, and
and without their knowledge or that of
their representatives. I want to see
how far this of itself will go towards
making the silver dollar of the people
equal to that Of the gold dollar of
the money changer. Let the law lift
its heavy hand from silver and allow it
to work its way back SO far as it can
towards its position OF equality with
gold from which the law struck il
down, and you will have an honest and
lasting basis for the adjustment Of the
ratio, but any ratio fixed while silver
is PROSTATE under the termination of
law will surely have to be readjusted.
If silver shall ever be coined on
equal terms with gold, as we have Civ
en- our pledge that it shall be, with its
legal tender, quality and coming privi'
lege fully restored and the metallic
weight and worth Of the silver dollar
increase as if that quality and privilege
were not elements in its value, it would
not be long before tho silver dollar
would prove the better dollar of the
two by just so much as it lost by the de-
struction of its legal tender quality and
coming privileges and regained by
| their restoration"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1893-09-16

Another example Of the unexampled
hard times, a gentleman writes from
Greenwood, Miss, September 8. "a
bale of new cotton was brought here
and could not be sold. as nobody had
S35 to pay for it," Greenwood has two
banks. Only suppose she had dozen!
Appeal -1ralalchc.
Money has been exceedingly scarce
in Greenwood during the summer, as it
has been in every other town in the
South. But it occurs to US that the
above is a little exageration of the
stringency. If there has been any cot
ton brought here which has not been
readily paid for,we have not heard Of
it. There is plenty OF money in Green
wood to-day to buy ell the cotton that
will be brought to this market.-Green~
r0od Enterprise.