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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-09
ADDICKS' BROOKLYN GAS DEAL.

A Consolidation of Eight Companies TO
be Followed by an Enormous Initiation
of falues--Fivc Millions for 'FCes and
IncidrnIals.'
The Boston Beacoa has long and inter
estng article this week on Mr.. J. Edward
AddiCks' Brooklyn gas deal" 1t says
that the eight gas companies OF Brooklyn,
which have an aggregate capital and
bonded Indebtedness of 9li,1o0, 0J9, are
controlled by a trust, and their securities
pooled. Against the obligations thus con-
solidated are to be isstled new securities,
representing an enormous initiation Of
values.
The net earnings Of the combined COM
pailcs arc now aoOut $3.50 900, or about
the same rs those of the boston, South
Boston, RUxbury and Dorchester Com
pancs. On the consolidation of the eight
Brooklyn companies. MIR. Addicks pro.
poses to issue $ij0O0.OOJ vi 8 per cent
bonds and S2J,Oll,01J or stock, or n total
Of S3jU0Q,0OU 10 represent an original
capital of Sli, 1901 600 making the water in
jected S20, 10000. The Beckton Construc-
ton Company is to finance the deal
and the stock of eight companies is to be
deposited in trust with the Mercantile
Trust Company OF New York and the new
stock and bonds are to be issued after the
manner Of the Boston combination.
The subscribers to the Bcckton Construc-
tior Compahy's S2.5OOOUO of preferred
stock will have their subscriptions re-
turned in cash or bonds, and Slj,ODO,OOO of
the common stock of the consolidate com.
pany is to be divided between the preferred
and common stockholders of the Con-
strllction Company. The remaining So 0OO,-
0U of consolidated common stock is to be
used-so the story .goes--for fees and in
cidental expenses
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-09

sang and Messrs. Bainbridge, Jewell,
Swartz, Sankey and Hendricks delivered
addresses. AT night DR.. cambridge
preached and Mr.. Sankey sang and
spoke. Forty persons asked for prayer.
The attendance at both meetings was
large and in She evening the church was
so crowded church members had to be
requested to go to the chapel TO make
room in the auditorium for the uncon-
verified.
Mr.. Sankey also sang at largely
attended and interesting service held in
Grace Church in the evening.
MIR. AND MRS. PIERsoN IN BALTIMORE.
The Baltimore Sun Sunday said: "'rhc
closing services By the evangelist, h. T..
Pierson, and his wife, the gospel singer,
drew throngs to Emmanuel Baptist
Church yesterday, and at the close of
the night service an "aEtcr-mrcting' was
held, at which large numbers were
present. The collection taken last even
ing was presented by the congregation
as free-wil Offering to MIR. and Mrs.
Piersun for their work during the two
weeks of their stay in Baltimore. Be
tween 300 and 400 cards have been re-
SClNcu ny the pdstoi VI lllluliHutl AIuICll
from those who wished to express their
desire to lead Christian life, and, ac-
cording TO his request, stated with what
church they wished to ally themselves.
The congregations have included repre-
sentatives Of nearly every religious de-
nomination in the city. The visit of the
evangelist and his wife has been spoken
of by many Of the clergymen who have
attended the meetings as being an ex-
cellent preparation for the forthcoming
Moody and Sankey meetings. Mr.. and
Mrs. Pierson will leave Baltimore to-
day for Wilmington, where they will
assist Mr., Moody in series of meet
ings. They will return to Baltimore
and assist Moody and Sankey here, and
will probably conduct the overflow
meetings"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-09
WoRBIED NJ WOMEN.
Human Nature Mirrored by the Rink
During the EyangelistiC Service.

The rink during the progress of the
Moody and Sankey services is SPLEEN
did school for the study of human
nature, and the ushers probably are the
most apt pupils in the interesting diver
sion. They meet all classes and espe-
cially the class which is termed the hui
man hog. The greatest trouble they ex-
perience, it is said, is with women. Al
the services especially for men the
ushers have had the utmost difficulty
in keeping women out until the hour
set for their admission. At a conference
held on Saturday the question of having
policemen on Madison street at night to
prevent women getting to the rink until
the men have secured admission was
discussed, but no action was taken.
The following actually occurred a
few nights ago: A party of women
crowded into the rink, and when an
usher approached them and stated that
it was the wish of Mr.. Moody that no
women be admitted until the men had
been seat, all left except three. Re-
turning to them, the official repeated
the evangelists wish and asked them to
depart. When he had finished he left,
expecting that they would Immediately
comply. He waited some time, and,
becoming convinced that they intended
TO remain, he went back and told them
he had no intention of being brutal, but
he must insist that they 20 out. In
stantly all three arose, and one of the
trio, with more emphasis than modesty,
declared: after all the trouble we
went to to get here its - shame
to be turned out"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-09

Albert L. Keigwin, son of the pastor
of West Presbyterian Church, conducted
evangelical service Sunday night at the
church. A very large congregation was
present and great interest was indicated.
Mr.. Keigwin sang selections appropriate
to the topic of his sermon which was
that Of "Procrastination." He preached
from the text Acts XxIv, 20: "And as
he reasoned Of righteousness, temper
ance, and of judgment to come, Felix
trembled, and answered, go thy way for
this time, when | have n convenient sea-
son, will call for thee" This was the
procrastinating reply of the Roman gov
ernor TO Paul when the latter addressed
him on his responsibilities in regard to
preparation for his future life. The
preacher illustrated his subject in anec-
dotes having application to the present
time. Several people arose for prayer.
The benediotion was pronounced by the
pastor, the Rev. A, N. Keigwin.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-09
sURGLARS ar VIEW CASTLE.


IA hotel fhtefcu anu IfhltlesS attempts
70 Break Into Stores.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
NEW CASTLE, Feb. 4.-Scyeral at,
tempts at burglary were made here last
evening, but only in one instance were
the burglars successful and in that the
booty they obtained was not worth tue
trouble they experienced.
The first attempt was made at the gro-
Gerry store of Samuel Etchel, on Wash
ington avenue, There an effort to effect
an entrance was made, but while the
thieves were at work the burglar alarm
sounded, and Mr. Etchel, who lives
opposite, heard it. Going over to the
store he found the door open, but the
miscreants had departed They were
frightened away before they could
secure anything
Next the star Hotel, on Delaware
street, was visited. This the burglars
entered by prying open a shutter and u
window. Their spoils at this place CON
sisted of small amount of money and
q few bottles of liquor.
They also attempted to break into the
grocerysstorc and stable of David Boul-
den, on Front street, but did not sue
coed, they being frightened from the
premises before they could execute their
plans.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-09

The Board of Trade did not have a
session Friday evening, there not being a
quorum present.
The Delaware Turf Club will give fox.
hunt on Thursday. February 18th, il the
weather be favorable.
A total of about Sli0O0O represents the
water rent deposits in the Union Bank for
the past month Of January
Fdword +; Rr,dfori ,,,,rch,soI Al n,hiic
saIe WednosI,,,s fnr n, M =, far,, ,,.i,icl,
belnpgeJ Ia no Iatc Isd,ynrd arornc,i;cr
Thn t,Ili,eo,crs ~, ,Io r,b;t,l.Iri;o NIL
ba,n rern,'Y,,rr,SoJ tni-;,,, IN I, rc.
,,"rt,i ~, H., stiI', ~ ,si n,,,,;-
h., 800 0''N'
-,-.. p-.....-, &C., -. -
!; Jackson felrcei real estate agent, mas
s"!d the properly ~. - f &i seventh
street, beIohS'hE To- y. FRANK SharpleS, 10
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-09

Brandreth's Pills are the best medicine
known.
First-They are purely vegetable, in fact
a medicated food.
Second-'rhe same dose always produces
the same eifeGJ-other purgatives require
increased doses and finally cease acting.
Third-'l'hey purify the blood.
Fourth-Ihey invigorate the digestion
and cleanse the stomach and bowels.
k'iith-They stimulate the liver and carry
off Initiated bile and other depraved secre-
tons.
The first two or three doses tell the story.
The skin becomes clear, the eye bright,
the mind active, digestion is restored cos
tiveness cure, the animal vigor is recruited
and all decay arrested.
Brandreth's Pills are sold in every drug
and medicine store, either plain or sugar
coated.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-09
sous of Delaware in Sew York.

The annual banquet Of the Delaware
Society will be given this year at
Shcrry's, on February 10Th Layton
Register, president Of the Sons Of Della
ware of Pennsylvania, and other repre-
sentHtiyes from Pennsylvania will be
present. United States Senator Joseph
NJ, Carey of Wyoming, Senators Hig-
gins and Gray Of Delaware, Thomas F.
Bayard, Ex-Governor Biggs, the Hon.
William f. Ilarrity and others will
speak. These are the officers of the
Delaware Society of New York: Ed
ward b. Harper, President; William B.
wilkins, First Vice president; II. B. B.
Staplcr, Second Vice president; Edward
D. Cahound, Secretary and Reed Cor
don. Treasurer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-09
LAWLEss "sTORMr" JORDAN.


The Proprietor OF 1.-THE Road to HELP
Again Before the United States Court.
KEoKuK, IA, Feb. 4,-The irrepressi-
Bile stormy" Jordon was brought be-
fore Judge Woolson yesterday in the
Federal court on the charge OF failing
to cancel the internal revenue stamps on
liquor barrels and kegs lie pleaded
not guilty and when asked if he wanted
lawyer insultingly answered that he
had no money to buy a lawyer with.
Judge Woolson severely scored him
for this language. Jordan is the no.
torious yiolator of the law against
whom more than $4,000 i'll fines are
outstanding. lie formerly conducted a
saloon in Otumwa which was called
the "Road to Hell.n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-09

Frederick Thomas, an employee of the
Wilmington electric light company, was
accidentally shot during the last turn of
Primrose q Vests Ministries performance
at the Opera House on Thursday night. A
gun is discharged during the performance,
Thomas was up in the flies repairing some
electric light wires when the gun was
discharged. BY mistake the weapon had
been loaded with tine shot instead of 4
blank cartridge, and Thomas caught the
shot about the face and head. Or John
i. Pyle was summoned and extracted IS
diminutive bullets from Thomas face. He
will recover.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-09

The following officers were elected by
the Reliance Fire Company on Saturday
evening for the ensuing year: President,
Charles H. Lippincott; Yice-president,
y. Moore' Secretary, James !. Kane;
ayers, James +, Kane, Timothy Buckley,
John Hayden, N. Moore and James
Buckley. Thomas II, Naylor was elected
engineer The 9th anniversary OF the
company will be celebrated on March Sd.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-09

ST. Louis, Mo-, Feb. 6.--Caspar Crump
Of No 1886 South broadway, this city, has
$500 worth Of new experience. In answer
to confidential letter he went to New
York to seek his fortune by green goods
deal. lie purchased ST. 200 worth OF goods
and came home to find that it had been
transformed en- route into newspapers and
brickbats The experience was all gained
in four DAYS.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-09
FOR TINE Ex-CgIEF JUSTICE.

The Orphans Court AdjOurns Out of Re-
spect for the Memory of the Late Pre-
siding Judge.
No business was transacted in the
orphans court last Saturday. Judge
Grub ordered the crier to announce an
adjournment of court out of respect to
the memory of the late Chief Justice
Comegys. lie said II deem it proper
that the orphans court be adjourned to
10 O'Clock a. m, Wednesday out Of re-
spect to the memory Of the late Chief
Justice.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-09

William A. Hentz, head Of the whole.
sale liquor house of William A. Hentz
& Co., died Saturday, at his late resi-.
dence, No. 1887 Diamond street, Phia-
delphia. Mr. llentZ was So years of
age, and he began his business career
with the old firm of White, llentz "
Co., of which his brother, j. Henry
lIen,A, is the head. Mr.. Hentz was
well-known in this city, where his
house had many customers,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-09
AZ TO HAWAII.



Saturday, reporters OF the New York
World interviewed the members of the
United States Senate as to their views
upon the proposed annexation of
Hawaii
Senator Gray of Delaware, said 81
do not favor tile annexation of Hawaii.
1t would be against the traditions and
policy of the government, which have
wisely confined us to this continent in
our territorial acquisitions. We have no
special use for Hawaii and ii is too far
away to be desirable Deepen iency."
senator higglns-"l am strongly in
policy should he to get control of all of
the islands lying in any way near our
coast"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-09

Two alarms of fire were turned in on
Saturday night. One of the fires oc
CURED in house on Church street oc-
cupied by Polish family, causing little
loss. The second fire was discovered in
one of John Mulvena's unfinished
houses near sixth and jackson streets.
The loss was trivial.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-09
FRAUD AND IScENDIARrsM,
a Building Burned for Purposes of Thief
itnh an EinploYe Fatally Injured Durln

a Building Burned for Purposes OF Theft,
nnd an Employe Fatally Injured During
TIE Fire.
IENpvrLLE, Coll, Feb. 6.-Fire Marshal
Keith, Tom Davidson, driver of hose cart,
{ larles Colenaty and james Howelett are
ai under arrest charged with grand
larceny and inCendiarism.
t'olcnaty, Howelett &c Company, doing
a general grocery business, failed in
January and City Fire Marshal Keith was
appointed assignee. The premises were
set on fire early yesterday morning with
coal oil, The police found several loads Of
the missing goods at the central fire station
and ordered the arrest of the firemen.
During the fire two employees jumped
from the second story TO the ground, and
one Miss Liston, was fatally injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-09

"A Irotest Dy Gecll county Farmers VINO
Attend the Wilmington Market
Special Correspondence Gazette and journal.
ELKToS, Feb. G.-rhe bill recently sent
to the Delaware Legislature by Col. Il. l..
Martin, placing more restrictions upon the
farmers attendlngthe Wilmington markets
with produce, is being seriously considered
among that class OF Cecil county ut the
present time, and pronounced feeling is
expressed by u large number against the
bill. While the object of the measure
might be to put all dealers in 4 commits
sion business on an equal footing, farmers
in Cecil county say that any bill passed in
in tnrlr opinion, exclude many and scri-
otsly affect hotel keepers, grOcorymen,
dry goods merchants, &c, Of Wilmington.
with whom they AZ present spend a
large share of their income. 1t
is, however. uuthoritatiyely stated that
farmers who attend Wilmington markets
sell their produce in niunv instances
cheaper there than al home, thus giving
Wilmngtonians the benefit of low prices
on account of the vast competition in the
produce line, and also giving them a larger
variety to select from for their tables.
Farmers say that while there may he few
who trade under the guise Of being farmers
as the law now exists, there IS no reason
why genuine farmers should be made pay
more than at present OH their account ana
thus cripple their business, but that the
authorities should have some way of
finding out legitimate farmers and not
allow farmers under a guise to sell in the
market ....-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-09
R1E ENTQY@

Both the method and results
when Syrup Of Figs is taken;
it is pleasant and refreshing TO
the taste, and acts gently yet
promptly on the Kidneys, Liver
and Bowels, c1eanses the system
effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures
habitual constipation. Syrup of
Figs is the only remedy of its
kind ever produced, pleasing to
the taste and acceptable to the
stomach, prompt in its action
and truly beneficial in its eff
fects, prepared only from the
most healthy and agreeable
substances, its many excellent
qualities commend it TO all and
have made it the most popular
remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in
SOC. and 81 bottles by all lead
ing druggists. Any reliable
druggists who may not have it
on hand will procure it promptly
for any one who wishes to try
ii. Donot accept any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.,
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW YORK. y. Y.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-09

RoNE, Feb. 6-Irhe Banca Associazione
of Florence has failed. It's liabilities amount
to 2,OOOO1O Tires. Il is suspected that the
bankruptcy of the concern is fraudulent
and the manager and cashier have been
arrested,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-02-09

The Rev. Vaughn S. Collins has declined
an invitation to become pastor OF Port De-
post NJ. l.. Church next conference year.
lie desires to return to Centreville. Md.
The Van Buren press., 1893-01-21
HOW DISEASE COMES.

4 Thrifty Youag Herman Immigrant who
Brought Disease and Death Ashore In
His Luggage from an Infected ship
Rather than Destroy 1t, according to
Orders.
Dies MONIES, Ia, Jan. 17.-residents
OF Cumberland and vicinity in the
southern part of Cass county are
greatly excited over an outbreak of
smallpox in malignant form, which
was not recognized until scores Of per-
sons had been exposed. A young Ger
man immigrant brought the disease to
the home of Henry Borchers in bundle
Of clothing. The bundle was opened by
Borchers' little girl, who was taken
sick and died. Borchers and another
member of the family have also died,
and two others are very sick.
The family was attended by DIR. Muir
ply, of Cumberland, who failed todiag-
nose the cases properly. The true dis
ease became known when q German
girl, who came over with the young
man, revealed the fact that there wei e
cases OF smallpox on board the ship
Solar, on which they came to New
York, and that they had been quaran-
tined. At the close Of the quarantine
period, according to her story, the i'm
migrants were instructed to throw their
luggage overheard. The young man
secreted his small bundle OF clothing
and brought it ashore, and with it the
disease germs.
The Van Buren press., 1893-01-21
THAT CARNEGIE CHECK.

District Attorney Burleigh Processes to
Believe There was Nothing Irregular
About DIR. Cooper Receiving $500 for
Testifying In the Homestead Poisonin r
Cases.
PITTSBURGH, Pa, Jan. 17.-Among
the spectators in court yesterday was
Mr.. Kaiss, the Baltimore coal dealer.
In speaking OF the letter by DIR. Cooper
In which he said he got $500 for testi.
flying in the Dempsey case, and which
letter was turned over to Mr.. Porter OF
the defense by Mr.. Kaiss, District At
torney Burleigh said 81 will make no
objections to the offering of that letter
by counsel for the defense. Even il
Mr.. Cooper did receive $500 for coming
here there was nothing irregular in
such a proceeding"
you can say" continued Mr.. Bur-
leigh, that this case is in my hands as
district attorney, and that under no
circumstances will permit witness
to 20 upon the stand who has been cor
ruptly influenced. People might infer
after learning that doctor had been
paid for his time that am Juggling
with justice. As have said, have
full charge of the case, and you can
state positively that will not allow
any witness to testify II have reason
to believe that he has been unduly in
The Van Buren press., 1893-01-21
WINTER At THE SOUTH.

Floating Ice and Frozen Rivers with
Consequent Destitution--T Thousands Of
Negroes Thrown Out of Employment BY
the Suspension Of River TrsfIic.
MKMPHIs, Tenn, Jan. 1.-THE Mis-
sissippi river is full OF floating Ice
bergs from Cairo to Vicksburg and the
prospects for navigation for the next
three weeks are exceedingly gloomy.
All of the boats in the Memphis trade
have been withdrawn and placed in
safe harbors and they will not be put
in commission again until all danger
from ice is removed.
The suspension of river traffic has
caused widespread restitution through
out this section of the Mississippi val.
ley. Thousands of negroes have been
thrown out Of employment, and hun
dreds of them are on the verge of star
walton. The municipal governments and
a number Of wealthy citizens have
taken steps to establish places in diff
ferent portions Of the city, where soup
and lunches will be furnished to the
destitute free OF charge until they can
find employment.
The Van Buren press., 1893-01-21
LAID TO REST.

cftissas - All Degrees, Civil and Militasy.
Diverted sad 0overning. Assemble %
LEVEL, Mass., - Pay the Last Hoaefs 20
the Memery u Beejanln =. bssisf'
oeldisr, Statesman and Jurist.
LOWELL, Mass, Jan. 17.-Yesterday
the foremost citizen-soldier OF Msssa-
chusetts was laid at rest with all the
honors, both military and civic, to
which his high rank was entitled.
Thousands gathered around his bier to
attest their sorrow at his departure.
The chief executive Of the common
wealth and the humblcst workman
stood elbow to elbow at his grave.
Maj Gen. benjamin F. Butler, jurist,
ex.conRressman and ex-governor, re-
ceived in death the full measure OF rec
IGNITION which was denied him in life
He was buried as the friend OF the
people. Death had quoted all dissen'
sions and ended all strife. They
were true mourners who laid the
statesman at rest. A whole city
mourned his death, commonwealth
ceased its executive duties to bury its
former chief. The veterans OF the
great civil struggle. in which the dead
man figured SO prominently, rallied
around him by thousands on his last
march, eager to show by their devotion
that they accorded to him the full
measure Of credit for what he had done
to save tho nation in its hour OF peril,
The bench and the bar sent their most
honored representatives to bury the
great lawyer.
The private services were held at the
house, tho culogy was spoken and the
family surrendered the body to those
who had been associated with him in
the greater affairs Of public life, and
who asked the privilege Of laying the
body in the grave
More than 20. 900 people looked at the
face Of the departed warrior at
Huntington hall yesterday morning.
Tho crush on the sidewalks near the
entrance Of the hall. was frightful.
Nothing like this crush had ever been
seen In Lowell.
At 1850 the hall was closed and the
body of Gen. Butler was surrendered
by the Grand Army, in whose keeping
II had been, TO the state military au-
thoritics. To them was assigned the
duty Of giving it military burial.
Long before the hour Of the services
in the church, the sidewalks in the
nsighborhood began to be'crowded, and
when the body was carried from the
hall across the street, fully $4,000 peo-
pie were in sight.
Among those present at the services
In the church were Gov. Russell and
staff; the governors council; the COM
mistes Of the Legislature; Gov. Smith
and stafi, of New Hampshire; Gen.
John Palmer, past commander-in-chief
Of the G. A. R., and the present COM
mandcr was represented by Inspector
Goodale and aides
Rev. Dr. Chambre conducted the re-
ligious services, the Masons gave q
short ritual and the volley was fired.