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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-04-17

The Delaware State Commission OF
the Worlds Fair has awarded the con-
tract for furnishing tho Delaware
State Building at the exposition to j.
il j. N. Herman, of No. 4l0 King
street. On the floors Of the entire
building China mating will be put
down. The 5000 feet Of porch space
will be comfortably furnished with
rocking arm chaire and dlvans.
The furniture In the parlors and
halls will consist of reading tables,
rocking and reception chairs and odd
Ipieces. The ladies' aud gentlemen,s
lrooms1on the second floor. Witt
fitted with arm and rookGIR
4ehnirp. The curfo room, whore the
various relies and brloa-a. brac gather.
ed In Delaware will lie on exhibition,
will contain several closets and book
cases.
A portion OF the various fixtures
were forwarded last week and tho
balance Will be shipped next week.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-04-17

This morning Officer Virtue brought
10 young deaf and dumb coiored mar
to police station. whom lie had founc
on the street. He had cap with {
gold band, blue blouse with brass
buttons, and wore q German silver
badge. OH which were the words: "Deal
and Dumb" The officer was undei
the impression that as the man was &
stranger he had escaped from some In
'etitutlon In another State. consel
ly he took him to the station. WheI
Sergeant Chambers undertook to
search him, the fun commenced. and
his savage nature was fully shown.
He snapped like feroelous animal arc
did his best to sink his teeth into every
one within reach.
IL took the united efforts of some
six officers to throw him down and
Investigate his pockets, but nothing
was found, except 4 badly writer
note, stating that he was deaf and
dumb and soliciting charity. AS soor
las he was released he rose to his feet
and hauled off with his fist to strike
tho first officer within reach. Three
officers then seized him, and alter
another struggle, during which lie
acted more like a wild beast than O
human being, succeeded In placing
him in cell. There was nothing on
the man that gave any clue to his
Identity and Ii Is a mystety who he is
or where he came from.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-04-17

The United states District Circuit
Court reconv0ned al II. 20 O'clock this
with Judge Wales on the
bench. Tventy-eight petit Jurors an.
swered to their nance.
When the list Of witnesses was call.
ed Robt. j. Houek failed to answer
and an attachment was ordered issued
for him by the court.
District Attorney Watson asked that
the case against William L. McCloskey
be continued until the next term Of
court. The continuance was gran
ted.
Attorney BiRgs asked that the two
cases against Isaiah Ponzo. for mail
ing an indecent postal card, be CON
tinued until the next term. Tho indiet.
ments were found at the present
term and rs they are misdemeanors
he thought they oould.be continued az
this was the first calling. This cases
were continued.
The case against Henry coleman
was then taken up. All the witnesses
for the prosecution answered to their
names. but when Attorney Riggs call.
ed John T. Dickey. for the defence. he
failed to answer. Mr.. Biggs stated
that subpoena had been served upon
the witness, Tbs attorney had been
Informed that MIR. Dickey was out oil
town and did not think he could pro.
coed without the witness. AS the case
had been continued from the last term
the court ordered the case taken up.
The jury is: Foreman, Elisha Barton,
William Brown. John Moore, Isaac r.
Forwood. Henry Grant Hubert A.
IRoop. John L. Wilson. Thomas R. vii.
son, John g. Baker. Thomas Stirling,
u. j. Peirce and Edwin A. Reed. Eu.
gene Sayers, James q. Jamison, Alfred
Wollaston and james N, Bryan were
challenged and Withdrew,
Coleman is charged with registering
Illegally In the fourth district Of the
Second ward at the last election for {
Representative to Congress. In viola
ton OF statute No. 5512 Of the United
States code.
In presenting the case. Mr.. Biggl
made motion that the third count II
the indictment be stricken off. Thi,
count reads that Coleman was not I
resident and this being an uncertaint,
this was his ground. The court
thought that the question should b,
left to the jury and the case was be
gun.
+. e. Bach was the first witness. HI
testified that he had examined the as
sessinent books for 1891 and 1899, a
the request OF the district attorne,
and that the name OF the prisoner dli
not appear on any OF Thorn.
These books were certified copies O
the original and were offered in evl
ldence by tho district attorney. 10 till
the defendant objected, on the geoun,
that when the original was obtainabl
1t should be produced. The objectio
should be oyerruled. Upon cross eA
animation the witness admitted tina
names had been overlooked and lei
from the list when they were bein
Transcribed from the original.
J Adjournment was then made until
O'Clock.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-04-17

Harry Washington and James Solar
returned on Sunday from a three
weeks trip with the tourist excursion,
under the direction OF the Penna.
Railroad Company. to San Francisco.
Mir. Waddington was exceedingly we'll
pleased with the accommodations on
the train, as well as with the various
Sights along she route.
In passing through Kansas and Me-
! braska scores of cattle and horses
were laying on tho prairies. where they
had starved to death. The royal gorge
of the Arkansas and the Grand River
canyon, Pixies Peak and the Rocky
Mountains were magnificent, while
Denver. San Francisco. Salt Lake City
as we'll as Chicago, with its Worlds
Fair attractions, were wonderful, and
Chinatown was also a curiosity. He
enjoyed the trip amazingly, and thinks
that evory one who can afford the ex-
penutture should take IL.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-04-17

Last Saturday afternoon the vii
mington Rod and Gun Club had Z
shooting match with the kiamsnsl
Gun Club at the grounds, Front and
Union streets. Twenty-Five blue rock
targets were used, and the match won
by The Kiamensi Club, with a score oil
1853 to 14S. The best score was
made by King, who broke twenty-five
targets.
After the match Several sweepstake
events took place, the result Of which
follows:
Eight blue rocks; eleven entries. rs
cents entrance.
First money, Hartlove and Lyman, 8
second, Fox and Wilson,6 9; third. Grubb
and Whomsley. 8.
Ten blue rocks; eleven entries. 81
entrance.
First III oney Lank, o; second, Mar,
shall and Bilderback, 8; third. Deigh
ton, Z.
Ten blue rocks; ten entries. 81 en-.
trance.
frat money. Hartlovs, 8; second.
Bilderback and Cooper 81; third. Grub,
Lancaster and Fox. Z.
Ten blue rocks, twelve entries. 81
entrance.
First money. Hartloye, 10; second
Fox, Grubb and Marshall, o.; third,
Bilderback, Cooper and Lancaster. s.
The wind was high and interfefed
considerably with the shooting. ~
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-04-17

James Scott died at the Clayton
House at $40 O'Clock this morning
from stomach troubles, of which he
bad been suffering since Saturday.
Previous to that time the deceased was
able to be about, but when DIR. Kittin.
ger was summoned on Saturday he
considered his patients illness as criti.
cal Whom he expired he was surround.
% by his sons.
Nj. Scott was one OF the leading
morocco manufacturers of this city
qs also one of the oldest, having beer
Y business for nearly IS years past.
He was IA years OF age and was borl
n Philadelphia. In 1s45 he began
business as member Of the firm oil
fpsey, Marr & Scott. He was after
Yards member Of The firm OF Pusey
Scott a. Co.. and after tho dissolution
n the old firm WAS president Of the
kusey & Scott Co.
During the rebellion he was strong
Onion man. He was prominent in al
public enterprises and gave literally
coward their support.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-04-17

The April term Of tho Kent County
court convened at Dover this morn.
Ing with Chief Justice Lore and As.
sociate Judges 9rubb and Cullen on
the bench. There are q number of
petty cases and several civil suits to
be disposed OF, but the principal cases
ARE those OF John Richardson, tho
supposed Milford burglar. for an as.
sauit on state officers with intent to
kill. This case has been before the
court twice, tho first time the judges
and jury both disagreed and the sec.
ond time the judges deoiined- 10 try
him OH account of tho absence Of
Chief Justice Comegys.
It is certain that this case will ba
tried and disposed OF at this term.
The Other is II capital case, that Of
John Warren, of near Harringtown.
who killed his brother.in law. James
Is. Greeny, by stabbing him in the
thigh with a pocket knife. There IL no
doubt but Warren acted In sell defensa
and the general opinion seems to DO
that lie will he acquitted.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-04-17

w ANTED-A partner with ANAL CO 81
w tai TO take part Of a paying an,
established business. Address M TIL
office. aif'A
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-04-17

Central Presbyterian Church was
unusually woll served on Sunday
The sermon on Job by Rev. Joe
3wartz. d. D., noted else where. was {
work OF extraordinary learning anc
ability and 4 great blessing to tht
large and attentive congregation.
n 1t we'll illustrated the power o
reaching as showing how, by careful
and clear elaboration OF statement
congregation can be led on and sui
70 comprehend a higher plane of In
otruction and wisdom, than what the,
might beforehand BIO supposed to b,
equal to.
Mr.. Andrews led the c. E. ON "Ho '
Can We Find Godi"
The Mural Crown Band propose
holding a doll sociable on Saturday
June 3D.. Children, members Of tn
band or otherwise. are solicited Il
sontribute any dolls that they ma,
havs. either old or new. The inten
ton Ii to send them to India. Al
contributions may be sent the day Q
the social to the church. or previousl
70 Miss Mary Taylor, 9OS Tatnall street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-04-17
Third EDITION.


James Z, Nurdock, the veteran
Q1tor. who hall century ago delight
- the fafhots and mothers of the pre-
)auk generation, Is now spending his
INT days In peace, at his home In Gin
1Innatt. lie Is 80 years OF age and
&jtoough bodridden, his mind Is az
dear ana keen as In his palmy days.
4 y has many visitors, and recently
when visited by Barrett. talked of the
!. plays and actors OF both the past and
I 1cQsent, with all the earnestness and
8kltlcal enthusiasm born OF an init
late knowledge OF the profession OF
lie choice. At one time he was a
i rival OF the great Forrest and there
we're many critics who did Tot hest,
tate to say that OF the two, Murdoch g
f4qtinG was the most natural and life
fllko. During the war for the suppress
9ion Of the rebellion, he materially as.
oisted the Union soldiers by giving
performances and entertainments oil
which every dollar realized was con
1ributed to the cause. He was always
ytrictly temperate and it Is said thai
Rom the time he kneeled US Il child al
M mothers knee. he never retired Of
y night, no matter where he was with
OFT first kneeliEg down and repeating
1hs Lord's prayer. His days are nov
rhpidiy drawing to close, and it I.
X doubtful II the world will ever agaiI
re another James e. Murdoch.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-04-17

Charles II. Sutton. a colored man
was before Judge Bali this morning
charged with the larceny Of gold
filled watch, from another colored
man, named William Stewart. The
evidence showed that the men had O
bar-room fight in saloon at Water
and Market streets, about 4 O'Clock
Saturday afternoon, and that after il
WIS over Stewards watch had disap
peared. There We're several other
men in the saloon at the time, and az
there was nothing to show that Sutton
had tho watch, the case was dismissed.
Sutton however was not yet out OF
the tolls. as officer Gainor preferred a
charge against him of being drunk
and disorderly. After hearing the
testimony he was adjudged guilty
aud sentenced to pay line OF IS and
costs.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-04-17

The Preachers Association met In
Fletcher Hall at 1880 a. m. to-day,
President Terry and Secretary Short
in the chairs. Rev. ]. b. Qulgg
led devotions.
Reports Of work were heard from
Reys, Ewing, Rooms and Terry.
DR.. Hubbard read an essay on tenn
perance which was profitably DISGUISE
ed by Rev's. Quigg, Jewell. Sander.
son. Morgan. White, Terry and Rev.
O. N. Grandson, pastor of Exon. an
ex slave, who referred to some OF his
thrilling experience In cham pioning
temperance In the south. He was put
on for an essay on Southern Expert
ences" two weeks hence, May LIST.
The critics report was by Rev.
Isaac Jewell. who was In turn eriti.
clsed by DR.. Grandson, on compare.
tive degree in grammar, which was
gracefully acknowledged by the
amiable critic.
Others present were Revs. Woods,
France, Mace. WIN. White, ]. Dodd,
Prettyman. Thomas and Scott.
The benediclion was by Rev. Isaac
| Jewell,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-04-17
A Serious Accident.

This morning, John ]. Quinett. resid-
Ing at No. 4l9 East Twelfth street, met
with serious accident while engaged
at work. at the Pullman Car Works.
He was working on shaping ma
chine. when his left hand was caught
and badly laoerated. The unfortu-
nate man was taken to DIR. Fri tvs
Office. at Eighth and Spruce streets.
when his injuries were attended to,
after which he WAS removed to his
nome. The wound Is very painful,
put the doctor hopes that with care
his hand can be- saved.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-04-17

MIR. and Mrs. Allen, who reside real
tbs brick mill, adjacent to the depot
et stanton, were aroused last Sntur
Gay night by the cackling of Lheii
chickens. and the lady, not walCing for
her husband, hastened into the yard
whore she encountered colored man
with chicken under his arm. and &c
vigorously assailed him that he drop
ped bile hooty and made off. At thit
junoture Mr.. Alien appeared with his
gun, which he discharged at the fleeing
thief without effect A companion
Was also present. but he too escap ped
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-04-17

There was n home gathering of tbs
White family, In the mansion neaI
6ilverbrook, Christiana Hundred. wheI
oil the sons with their wives and
fholr daughters with their husbands
were present. Bayard Shellady and
bis entire family were also present
The entire party numbered about
twenty and all enjoyed the occasion
very highly, particularly the fathers
4nd mothers who have good reasons
20 be proud OF thelr decendants. We
hope they may live to have many such
re-unions and the number OF atten
uants may eventually be doubled.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-04-17
FOURTH EDITION



New GAs1E., April 17--A repre-
sentive of thhS philadelphia ReoorC
was in town yesterday seeking &c
verify New Castle itom in that papsl
yesterday. The article published was
TO effect tha} John Foster, Jr.. OF this
city. was slowly dying at a Philadei
phla hospital, from the objects OF ar
orange seed swallowed some time ago
which had sprouted and was growing
larger daily, The reporter upon in.
vestigatlon found that the article was
based upon faote but somewhat Elk
ag9erated. The lad was taken to Q
hopltal in New York. about sly
months ago, and after an unsuccess.
full surgical operation was performed,
returned to his home here, where he
has since remained. During the last
few weeks his malady has developed
serious, causing him much suffering.
In the absence of Rev. Il. j. Hub
bard. OF Union. Wilmington. who
Through Misunderstanding was un
able to be here yesterday, Rev. Jnmes
IA. WiBe filled the pulpit at the NJ. Z,
church In the morning. Rev. L. Il.
Terry. OF st. Paul's. Wilmington,
preached an eloquent sermon to a
large congregation in the evening.
tons both morning and evening.
Rev. 4. u. Martindale, d. D.. and
Mrs. Martindale, nee Mics Sailie Wood.
cock. OF Salisbury. will return to this
city tomorrow evening via the steam.
or Rey bold, when they will be given a
reception by the members of the
church and congregation. Rev. Jas.
M. Wise, Mr.. and Mrs. s. A. Stewart,
Mrs. Thomas Frazer, Mrs. J. 9. Jemi-
son and Mrs. III. A. Dennison have boon
appointed q committes to arrange for
the reception. A meeting for final ar
engagements will he held this even.
ing.
Rev. o. L. Warren OF the First Bap
list Church conducted an interesting
service In the county Jail yesterday
afternoon.
A special program will bs rendered
at the meeting OF the Y al the M. t.
Church this evening. The Women's
Home Missionary Society will also
meet at the church this evening.
James W. Wise. an all octogenairian
was stricken with paralysis while at
tending the services at the NJ. L.
Church yesterday moi ming. He i'm,
proved slightly later in the day.
Mrs. j. Harry Rogers is seriously
is suffering from tho effects OF sur.
gical operation performed on Friday
night.
j. Jones Hudson. who recently re
moved to Philadelphia. was In towr
on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry W. Frazer an6
daughter Pearle. OF Wilmington, Wis,
lied relatives here yesterday.
Mrs. Joseph JollB, of Middletown, Ii
visiting relatives here.
Elwood l.. Wilson. Jr.. Frank H. Gu
lick and Miss Regina Mahoney, OF the
Quaker City, spent Sunday here.
Elmer Hawk, of Brandywine, visited
friends mere Yesterday.
John Boyd, OF Philadelphia, is spend
ing few days here.
Leslie Black burn is seriously Ill u
his home on Sixth street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-04-17

KINGSTON, N. M, April IA horrible
double murder occurred In the little Mex.
lean town of Monticello, in the northern
part of this county. William Hardin, the
foreman of a cattle company, was in town
and became intoxicated To make dis.
play he attempted to take a six shooter
from Ed Simmons. Simmons resisted and
struggle ensued, when Mexican inter.
fered and Hardin shot the Mexican. The
murderer made his escape to the noun
tains, where he was overtaken by mob,
captured and shot, and his body mutilated
in n horrible manner.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-04-17


They are sure to interest hundreds
OF readers of this paper. Nine out OF
every ten people are troubled with
these symptoms. and really don't
know what's the matter with them.
Here are the questions:
Are you nervous2
Have you a cough?
Is your throat sore2
lie your appetite poor2
Do you hawk and spit2
Do yon take cold easily2
ls your nose stopped up2
Is 1t always fun of scabs2
Is your breath otfansiveY
lie your hearing aifected9
Is your tongue frequently eoatedp
Is your mouth full OF slime upon
lrising2
Ii yon have, you have, or are get.
ting, bad case of 0atarrh. One bot.
tie OF Mayors Magnetic Catarrh Cure
Is guaranteed to cure any case OF Ca
tnrrh, ald will last for three III onths'
treatment. Ask your druggist. who
will give you an absolute guarantees,
For sale by druggists. Remember
one bottle to cure, end guaranteed Nv
our agents. N. B. Danforth, I'd and
Market SITS.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-04-17
I.iebard Accused of burglary.

George Liebard. the young man who
vas arrested few days ago for break
ing into the store OF Frank Gardiner,
was on Saturday night held under
bail for breaking into the house OF
frank Gaval. an Italian living near
Carpenter station. ON the night of
Iiebard's arrest a coat was found on
him which had been stolen from the
honse. A shot gun and umbrella
were also among the stolen goods.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-04-17

Forty new members is the seasons
fsvival fruit at Bethany Church, Rev.
o. @. Buddingtoa pastor.
Bethany, with $50 members, has now
ATTAINED her majority" being IS
years OF age. The present cditlre has
been one Of the powerful influences in
transforming the "Hedeeyille" OF rs
years ago Into an Industrious, thriving
snd far more numerous people. Mr..
Bnddlngton, on Sunday, preached on
s.rhe Ups and Downs of Church Build
ing and Debt Paying"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-04-17
DEGlsTER's ORDER
LIZ REG1STElpS OFFICE,
NEW CASTLE Co, Der.

Upon the application of Annie berick.
son, Administrators OF Mary Scarborough
lutc of Wilmington hundred, In said
and directed by the Register thai
the Administrators aforesaid give notice
lof granting Of letters parliamentary
upon the estate of the deceased
with the date OF granting thereof, by
causing advertisements to be posted
within forty days from the date OF sueh
letters IN Six OF the most public places
of tho county ofNew Castle, recurring
Jail persons having dnmunds against the
estate TO present the same or abide by
Ian Act of Assembly in such case made
Iund proyidod; and also cause the same
to be inserted within tho same periodin
the Daily Republican. a news.
paper published III Wilmington, Del.
and to be continued therein three weeka
lie. o. d.
I-- Given under the hand and seal
8. S. OF office of the Register nrore.
- said, at Wilmington, in New
Castle County, aforesaid, the day and
wear above written.
J. WILKINS CooCH. Register.
NoTICE--Notioe Is hereby given that
letters testamentnry were In due form
of law granted unto the undersigned, on
the 18th day of April. A. d. 1893 and that
lall persons having claims against
the estate OF tile deceased must
present the same. duly attfsted to tho
SAID Administrative on or before the eth
day Of April. 1874. or abide the act Of AS.
sembly IN such case made and provided.
ANNIE DEidCkSDN,
Administrative.
Address. MarshaIton, Del. all
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-04-17

The eighty-secobd session of the An
nual Conference OF the Union Ameri.
can Nj. Il. Church. will convene in the
Union American N, E. Church on
Welsh street, Chester City, Pa, on
April 26th. ut . q. m.
Bishop Edward Williams OF this city,
will preside over the conference.
Bishop James H. Cook OF New York.
will be present
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-04-17

The following deaths were recorded
at Registrar Colquhoun's office on Sat.
nrday:
McGillln-On April 10. In Bali alley,
Patrick McGlllin. aged 43 years Q.
Johnson-On April IA, at Heald
street, Ninth ward. Harriet E. John
son. aged yeare months. b.
Jelenska-Oh March IA, at No. 10f
Bird street, Lena Jalenska, aged {
days. U.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-04-17
Another Council Formed.

Last Saturday night. Deputy SUE
prone Commander Horace G. Rettew.
assisted by other officers, Instituted
Omega Council. No. IS. Legion OF the
Red Cross. at MAJ shsllton. There were
about twenty members of the order
present from this city, and the new
council was organized with between
thirty and forty names on the list.
During the evening the following
named officers OF the new council
were Installed: O., Charles Pyle;v. O.,
IA. q. Palmer; +. s., George w. Spicar;
treasurer. George W. Bennett; p.
James T. Willis; W., Reuben Clouser;
s., William T. Jones. The initiatory
work was exempliiied by team Sc.
'lected from the councils OF this city.
! Omega Council starts under the
most favorable auspices and will no
doubt prove power for good in that
icom 10 unity.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-04-17

Many animals yield to the seduction Of
rum drinking, especially elephants, horses
cows and swine. Poultry, especially tur
key, will absorb the tempting drink TIL
they tumble over in leaden sleep, Twins
around as II dead and utterly ignoring theiI
accustomed roost. On awakening they
stagger for o few moments and soon recover
but it is hours before they renew theii
cheerful caokling,-Austin Statesman.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-04-17

Mr.. John Guthrie, the veteran proof
reader OF the REPUBLICAN, Is off work
suffering with severe cold. Although
III years OF age he works steadily
and keeps the typos hustling to keeI
Iapace with him.
Harry Giles. one of the ''swifts" O
the REPUBLICAN composing room, II
taking q vacation to recuperate.