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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-12

Puddlers resumed work at the Old Ferry
mills OF the Diamond state Iron Company
om Thursday. They went back at tile re
duced rate Of wages.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-12

John NJ. Cunningham, former resi-
dent of this city, died in Philadelphia
ON Wednesday. He formerly kept
drug store on Market street above Sixth,
where Crosby & Hills store is located.
The body was brought here and inferred
in Wilmington and Brandywine ceme-
ferry
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-12

The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year by the G. @. Montgomery
Club last Wednesday night: President, f.
B. Knee, Vice president William b.
Pancost; Recording Secretary, n. b. Hill;
Financial Secretary, George w. Simpson:
Treasurer, +. +. Atkinson; Marshal, L. W,
Miller; Executive Committee, George w.
Simpson, j. j. Cloud. n. d. Hill.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-12


G. c. Mahoney has been appointed chief
engineer OF the Baltimore q Delaware Bay
railroad.
The Farmers Institute of New Castle
county will meet in the oratory of Della
ware College on January 10th.
The Rev. y. h. Fitzgerald received few
days ago gold watch and chain, gift
from Snow Hill Presbyterian Church.
Company has declared semi-ann nal
dividend of 3 Ncr Centum and has added
SIS, coo to its reserve fund for the past six
months.
About 200 tons of the iron work for the
new post-otiice has arrived. A gang of
men from the Tacony iron works reached
here Thursday. They will put the iron
girders in place.
T.. j. Allen Of Trenton, supervisor ON
the New York division of the Pennsyl.
vania railroad has been promoted to the
position of assistant engineer of the Della
ware division and will be stationed at
Clayton.
James Shockley, colored. whose death at
the ulmshouse was announced last week,
died, it is said, OF grief, as well rs pneu-
monia. Some time ago he was sent to
Jail for assault and battery and he grievea
until he became i'll. When his illness he,
came serious he was removed to the aims
house.
Tuesday week Robert A. Taylor, treas.
urer of Wenonah Lodge No. 3 5. of IL
handed over check for $1,000 to the
widow of the late Cove ). Donovan, whose
sudden death at his post of duty in the
west yard q few weeks ago will be remem-
bered, in payment of the death benefits OF
this order.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-12
ANCHYLOSIS IS The WORD
That Crowns Louis Howell the
Champion Speller.
OUR GREATEST SPELLING BEL
At the Opera House Thursday
Night.

Charity's Success, Good Music, Good
Spelling, Bad spelling, Great Diversion,
the Champions Dsfeat---and, Also, it
IL Rcgretfully Announced, That of the
Ladies' aud Also of the Delaware
Militia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-12

CoLUHBIA. ). C., Jan, 6.-Flora Fontaine,
colorei woman died in this city vestcr-
day at the age OF III years She was
brought here slave at The age Of Is, and
has lived here ever since.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-12

Fire originating from Christmas tree
occurred ut No. 62S East Sixth street,
last night week, caused about $50 loss.
The fire was discovered by Mrs. Weldin,
who summoned her husband to the
scene. The latter first tried throwing a
bucket Of water on the flames, but find
ing this OF no avail, pitched the tree out
the window Then some one struck 4
fire alara. Az, perhaps fearing that the
fire wnu!c esmage the brick pavement.
Their services were not needed, although
the department responded Immediately,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-12

Of the Cincinnati Vi. II. Conference. makes a
gOod point when he says: I'VE have for years
used Hoods SsrBnpHrillE In our family OF five
and fni II fully equal TO all tina. is claimed for
it. some people sre greatly preiudiced against
patent medicines, but how the patont Gan hurt
a medicine and not a machine is mystery Of
mysteries 10 me
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-12

Hcastoria Is the hest remedy for children of
which am acquainted. hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the real
Interest OF their children, and use Castorin in
stead of thevariousaaacls nostrums which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents dow their throats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
Dr.. J. r. KrscHELoE,
Conway, Ark.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-12
Castoria.

Cestoria is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me Of its
good effect upon their children"
Dir. G.. G. osoooD,
lowell, Mass.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-12
Castoria.

"Castorin IS sowell adapted to children that
recommend it as superior toauy prescription
known to me-
II, A. ARCHER, N. b.,
iii So. oxford St., Brooklyn, n. z,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-12

LoNpoS, Jan. 6.--Cuuliflc's cotton mill
at hccrington, Lancashire, was destroyed
by fire to-day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-12

The weddihg Of Harvey II. Willis Of
Philadelphia and Miss Mary Eliza Patchet'
OF l8aston, Md, is announced to take place
at Ebeneler NJ. T.. Church, Eastou, january
18th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-12
What is

Castora Samuel Pitchers prescription for Infants
and Children. contains neither Opium, Morphine
Narcotic substance. 1t is harmless substitute
for Paregorc, Drops Soothing Syrups and Castor OIL
Tt is Pleasant. Its guarantee is thirty years by
Millions Mothers. Cast0ra destroys Worms and allays
feycrslness. Castoria prcyens vomiting Sour Curds
cures Diarrhora and Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
teetIins troubles, constipation and fatulency
Castora assimiates the food, regulates the stomach
and bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. Case
toria il the Children's Panaceathe Mothers Friend
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-12

sour physicians in the children's depart
ment have spoken highly of their expert
ence in their outside practice with Castoria,
and although we only have among our
medical supplies what is known as regular
products, yet we are free to confess that the
merits OF Castoria has won ,s to look with
favor upon It."
UNITED HOSPITAL AND DIsPENsARH,
Boston, Masz
ALIEN c. Smith, Pres,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-12

Company, ~ Murray Street, New York City
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-12

Piles permanently cured: no saAS, DR.
Reed, 129 South 18th Street Philadelphia.
Send for circular,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-12

ALIEN c. sunrH, Pres,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-19

PrGsONAL.-Mrs. John c.. Cockcy Is
visiting friends in Richmond.
Mr.. Jamcs A. Clark and Miss Mabel
Waddey, daughter of Mr.. w. B. Wad-
dey. formerly OF this city, were married
in Washington yesterday.
Mr.. Thos. Mutaugh, who was ac-
Gidentally struck on the head by n
wooden trough, weighing sixty-iive
pounds, at Maboneyville distillery on
Saturday last, is lying dangerously ill
at his home in West End from the
effects of the injuries he received.
Rev. w. NJ. PoiSal will leave here to-
morrow to assume the duties Of his new
charge at Elizabeth, \. J., and his sue
cessor, Rev. +. r. Benson, will assume
charge of the N. p Church in this city
on Sunday next.
Judge Henderson NJ. Someryille and
wife, of New York city, are visiting
Mrs. Ewing on Prince street. Judge
Somerville is one of the three demo-
cratic judges Of the Us. Board of Gus
toms.
Mr.. Horace Coalley and Miss Lillian
Cats, daughter of Mr.. r. d. Cats, of
West End, were married at the Baptist
Church in this city this evening by Rev.
J. II. Butler. The bride was attired in
travelling dress and carried a bouquet
ola France roses. The ushers were
Messrs. Elmer Davis, Frank Beckh am,
Herbert Wren, and Wilmer Kemp. AT
ter the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Coax
ley left for Richmond on their bridal
tour.
Rev. Father Carne, who has been on
81 short visit to this city, his old home,
returned to Richmond to-day.
Dr. j. Stewart Jameson, formerly of
this city but now Of Yonkers, was mar
ried in New York yesterday to Miss Ell
canor Bell Wilson, of that city. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. ]. F.
Ballantyne at Grace Church, on Broad
way
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-19

THE WESTERN INSANE HOSPITAL
The board of directors of the Western
Insane Hospital at Staunton held their
annual meeting at that institution yes
terday. DR.. Benjamin Blackboard was
reelected superintendent for the third
time and all the present medical faculty
aud officers were reelected. j. T..
Beckham. of Alexandria, was reelected
president of the board and Messrs. p.
A. Krise, of Lynchburg, VIII. II. Lynn,
of Staunton, and ]. l.. Tredway, of
Chatham, the recently appointed mem
bers of the board, qualified. The sup
erintendent's report was read and all
lis recommendation were adopted.
The board elected its executive COM
mittee, Messrs. Beckham, Lynn,
Coiner, Hansbrough and Conway. DR..
Blackford was appointed delegate to
the meeting of the American association
of superintendent of insane hospitals,
which meets at Chicago, June 6. Mr..
Beckham, who has been 4 member OF
of the board for the past six years, has
faithfully and efficiently discharged his
duties, and in all this time has missed
but one meeting of the Board of Nisi-
tors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-19

PHILLIPS AGAIN IN CoURT.-Jefler-
son Phillips, who killed George S.
Smith in July, 1891, was again brought
in the Corporation Court this morning.
Messrs. Leonard Marbury, Common
wealth's Attorney, and John NJ. John
son. esd, appeared for the prosecution,
and Mcssrs. Edmund Burke and S. g.
Brent for the defense. The interest in
the case on its second appearance in
court ceases to attract the attention il
did fifteen months ago. a compare.
lively small crowd of. sctators appear
ei without the bar. was
placed in the dock q ",s to
O'Clock. The forty Z. ma::- CIT OF
whom the court hoped it would be
able 20 select the necessary number for
the Jury were on hand. They were
representatives Of many occupations
ice dealers. ship chambers, motormen,
commission merchants, flour inspectors,
doctors, drygoods men, &c.
The case was called promptly when
Dir. Brent asked that the case be con-
,inued until the July term in conse-
qucncc of the iudisposition of Mr.. John
ii. Greene, witness in the case.
The court replied that the motion
would not be decided on until it had
examined those summoned for jury
men.
Mr.. Marbury called attention to the
fact that the prosecution would agree
on no time for proceeding with the trial
when the case was called last week.
The names Of those summoned were
then called.
Mr.. Burke moved that the venire be
quashed, which was finally done, and
Judge Norton gave notice that a jury
would be summoned from another
county and the case was continued uu-
til the May term, which the defense
excepted to, and urged that their origi-
nal motion continuing the trial until
next July be entertained, and entered
an exception to the ruling Of the court.
Its understood jury will be procured
in Faaquier.
Those who had assembled to witness
she trial then slowly vacated the room.
Phillips appeared to have undergone
no particular physical change since his
last appearance in court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-19

SUDDEN DEATH.-Shortly before S
o'clock this morning whileJabriel Jack
son, colored, about fifty years of age,
was walking on north st. Asaph street
opposite the Portner brewery he fell
forward on his face and expired instant
ly. DR.. Purvis, the coroner, being out
of town, Justice Thompson with Doctor
Gulick repaired to the place where the
body of the man lay. An examination
of the corpse and the evidence of rela-
tives of the deceased proved that the
deceased came to his death from heart
disease, and the Justice, deeming an
inquest unnecessary, ordered the re-
moyal of the body. Jackson lived
across the old canal basin and served
customers in this city with milk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-19

The ELECTRIC LIGHTs.-So much
complaint having recently been made
concerning the failure of the electric
lights to burn, the committee on
light determined to employ an e1peit
electrician to overhaul the city electric
plant. They secured the services OF
Mr.. n. B. Galloway, of the Schuyler
Electric Company, of AIiddletown,
Conn, from which company the city
purchased the plant, and he is now
here to make any repairs that may be
needed at the works or on the line.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-19

A SEWING MACHINE FOR CoLLAT-
ERAL.-About eight o'clock last night
the police were notified that wagon
aud horse of a Washington sewing ma
chine agent had been standing at the
corner of Pitt and Queen streets for
about six hours. Officer TIGER proceed
ed thither, took the team in charge
and placed it in Mr.. Myers stable.
Later the owner proceeded to the
stable and demanded that the fix be
turned over to him. This Mr.. Myers
refused to do until he was renumerated
for the feed the horse had eaten and
the other attention the animal had re-
ceived, and the agent having no money
to meet this demand left q sewing ma
chine as collateral and mounting the
wagon drove to Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-19

CHARTER.-Judge Norton to-day
granted charter to the Wellington
Brick and Tile Company, the objects
of which are to manufacture, buy and
sell brick, tile, etc. The capital stock
is to be $4,000, divided into shares of
$40 each, and the principal Office is to
be in this city. The officers are A, vi.
Backus, of Erie, Pa, president; George
G. Videtto, secretary; E. Frost, New
York, treasurer. 1t is said that the
company will carry on the manufacture
of bricks, ETC., at their works below this
CITY, on an extensive scale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-19

A SHORT AND SHARP CAMPAIGN
Hon. Basil B. Gordon, the chairman of
the democratic State committee, and
who was recently an aspirant for a
foreign mission under Mr.. Cleveland's
administration, is in Richmond. Speak
ing of the coming gubernatorial and
legislative campaign IL Virginia, MIR:
his committee at an early day. AT this
meeting the time and place for the as
sembling of the convention will be de-
termined. Mr.. Gordon favors, he says,
that body coming together at as late q
day as practicable. He advocates a
short aud sharp campaign this year,
ard entertains no doubt of the success
of the democracy. Mr.. Gordon will
not stand for reelection to the State
Senate this year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-19

To REMAIN.-The "for rent" adver-
tsement of the offices now occupied by
the electric railway company has been
withdrawn by the owner of the proper
ty, he having been notified that the
company would continue the lease of
the building. This will be gratifying
news to Alexandrians, who feared that
the company intended removing the
general office to New Alexandria. 1t
is now understood that only the super
intendent's office will be removed to
that place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-19

POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was
clear and cool. One prisoner was at
the station house.
There were but two trivial cases for
trial this morning-one being that OF
some children who had been charged
with disorderly conduct. They were
discharged with a reprimand. The
mother OF the boys against whom a
peace warrant had been issued was also
dismissed with reprimand.
Henry Mills, negro member of the
chain gang, for refusing to work was
placed on bread-and-wate diet until
he shall have swerved from his deter
mination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-19
MARRIED THE MorHER.-About two

MARRIED THE MoTHER.-About two
years ago Andrew Birot, well-known
young man of Beaver Falls, Pa, who
had just reached his majority, and Miss
Clara Funkhouser, one year his Junior,
were engaged to be married. The faith
er of the young woman died before the
ceremony could be performed and the
wedding wss postponed for one year,
A few days before it was to have taken
place the young woman was taken sud-
denly i'll and died. The bereaved low
er and the mother of the dead girl
found consolation in each others COM
pany, and Sunday the congregation OF
the Catholic Church was astounded by
the announcement from the pulpit that
the couple would be married. Mrs.
Funkhouser is at least So years OF age
and well fixed financially.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-19
Good News.

No other Medicine in the world was ever
given such 4 test of its curative qualities, as
Ottos Cure Thousands of bottles of this
great German remedy arc being distributed
FREE OF CHARGE, by druggists in this coun-
try, 10 those afflicted with Consumption,
Asthma. Group. severe Coughs, Pneumonia
and all Threat and Lung diseases, giving the
people proof that Otto's Cure will cure them,
and that it is the grandest triumph of Medi-
cal science. For sale only by Z. S. Lead
bcatcr & Sons. Samples free. Large bottles
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-19

ANOTHER EASY EsCAPE.-Simon
Thons, the negro who stole ring from
Mrs. Thomas Coffin and q watch from
one of her visitors, and who was being
held in Jail for court, was found to be
among the missing yesterday evening.
1t is supposed he walked out the front
door with the chain gang at noon, hav-
ing at his request been let into the cor
ridor by Mr.. Wood, captain of the
chain gang. He was not missed until
several hours later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-19

ExcuRsIoNIsrs.-A number of Eng
fish and Continental newspaper cores
pondents, who are now in Washington,
the guests of the Press Association OF
that city, will tomorrow visit Mt. Yer
non. Mr.. F. A. Reed, vice-president of
the Electric Railroad Company, has ex-
tended the courtesies Of that road to the
gentlemen of the press, and will enter
tain them at lunch to be given at Mt.
Vernon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-19

The following donations of goods and money
have been received and reported to Captain
Mushbach for the coming fair of the Alexan-
dria Light Infantry:
Through Hon. Henry Strauss.
From Messrs NJ. Friedman s Son, Baltt-
more, So Holynsn Bros New York, 81 ;
Woodward & l.othrop, Washington, D. C.,
$40; Strousc, Loeb s Co., Philadelphia.
suits of clothes; Nusbaum & Myers, Baltl-
more, suit Of clothes Schif & Co., n. Y,
pair gents pantaloons.
Through j. D. Stanton, esq.
From E. G. SchafFer & Co., Washington, 50
C. 4. Muddiman, Washington, lamp.
Through Messrs. Geo. R. Hill & Go.
From Whitlock Branch, Richmond, Va,
500 Old Virginia Cheroots; Rogge & Koch,
Baltimore, Md, clock and ornament; VIM.
G. Hewis, Philadelphia, Pa, check for 50 |; ?.
H. Hunderle, Philadelphia. Pa, cash So; w.
H. Luden, Reading Pa, check for So; W. b.
Crawford & Co., Baltimore, Nd, boxes Rum
ford Yeast Powder; Frank P. Fried & Co;
Philadelphia, Pa, / gross of No. Blueing;
W. Loft, New York, check for SO; Wood &
Selick, New York. check for 50; Fritzsche
Bros, New York, box assorted perfumes; r.
G. Dunn & Co., Baltimore, Md, check for
$40; D. F. Caramel & Co., New York, boxes
maple waters; Allen & Ginter, Richmond,
5000 cigarettes; The Turner-Looker Co,
Cincinnati, So.
Through JFalier Gregory, esq
From F. Middleton & Co., Philadelphia
Pa, china and vases.
Through C. ". Hopcu, esq.
From Edward Connolly & Son, Baltimore
five dollars.
Through r. ". French, esq.
From Edward A. Prior & Co., Baltimore
dressing case.
Through F. s. Harper, esq.
From the Standard Oil Co., Washington, D
c., Branch, $40.
Through N. Lindsey q: Co.
From P. II. Hanes s Co., Winston, N. c..
Through J. f. Grlin d Sons.
From whiting& NAPLES, Baltimore, Md. $5
Through Malcolm II. Brourne.
From A. Kaufman, Washington, D. C.
fancy cologne bottle and stand.
Through r. C. Acton & Son.
From J. B. Bowden & Co., New York, ruby
and pearl ring; James 3. Arringcr, Baltimore
Nd, pair bronze statuette.
Through D. II. Appich d Son.
From Charles G. Stott & Co., Wash;n, ton
fancy paper and envelopes; Messrs. Ruuklt
Bros, New York, 6 p uuds fine chocolates.
Through Messrs. Matthew, Kcn d. Co.
From Robe & Bros, New York. dozer
Royal Brand shoulders.
Any one having contributions for the Alex
andria Light Infantry Fair will please inform
J. J. Green or II. r. Burke, who will duly ac
knowledge receipt of them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-19

The wholesale markets are quiet but firm
to-day aud are without material change in
prices Flour is in fair demand with sales
confined to jobbing houses. Wheat is in very
light receipt and good demand; range 70 to
70. Corn 81 to 50. Rye So to 60. Oats
SO to A. Butter, Eggs Potatoes, Apples and
other produce sell readily. Bacon and all
kinds of provisions are steady. Millfeed is
lower. Hay is active. Cotton Seed products
are declining
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-19

BESEDIcrINE MONKS IN VIRGINIA.
The Order of Benedictine Monks will
soon establish monastery at Yelling
ton, near Manassas, on LOO acres
which have been donated for that pur-
pose. The building will soon be begun
and the work rapidly pushed and COM
plcted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-19

CUT OUT.-Mr. Theodore Ballenger,
who has been fishing at Arkandale
Shore, "cut out" yesterday, 50 900 worse
offlhau when he commenced the sea-
sons work. So far the season has been
disastrous to the majority of those en-
gagged in fishing the different shores.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-19

DEATH OF Col. JOHN a. McCAULL's WIFE.
Mrs. Angela Emilia McCaull, wife OF Col.
John A. McCaull, formerly of Richmond, and
a wcll-known theatrical manager, died yester-
day at her home in Baltimore. She was forty
one years of age and was the daughter of the
late Edward H. Monteiro, of Richmond.
Three daughters, the Oldest nineteen years Of
age, survive her, with her husband. Mrs.
McCaull had been married twenty years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-19

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this
section easte-iy winds during the day, shift
ing TO southerly during the night; cloudy
and threatening weather this afternoon and
this evening, with occasional rains: showers
are indicated for Thursday; warmer Thurs
dav afternoon.