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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-30
ARM IN ARM WITH CHARITY.


Wilmington soCiety's Contribution
Amateur Dramas B0unteous Aid for
the Associated Charities.
Wilmington society's effort in aid of
charities, last Wednesday night, was
most brilliant success. The lower
floor of the Opera House was completely
filled and the gallery also had good
share of occupants. The occasion in
every way was a most notable social
event.
The dramatic efforts of the ladies and
gentlemen comprising the cast of "Be-
tween the Acts" were extremely sue
cessful and the repeated applause Of the
audience showed the extent TO which
their work was appreciated. The acting
of the ladiesis worthy of emphatic notice.
The setting of the scenery, an i'm
portant feature of such occasions, which
too often suffers from negligence, was
most successful and very artistic. The
costumes of the players were fitting
part Of the play. The furniture and
draperies were furnished for the even.
ing by M. Megary & Son. The flowers
and potted plants for the garden scene
were furnished by Florist II. Potter
The cast was: ~
Dick Comfort. ....... .Tilghman Johnston
George Merrigale, Dicks Friend,
Joseph A. Richardson
Alexander Meander, Dicks Uncle,
William I. BudC
Harris Dicks man-seryant9,
DIR. Edmund CanbN
Mrs. Clementina Meander Dicks Aunt,
...... Miss CANDY
Edith Comfort, Dicks Wife,. Miss Waltor
Sally, Mrs. Meanders Maid,
Miss Bessie Vale
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-30
CoUyoIL,s snoRr SESSION
The Members Hold Meeting Remark
able for It's Briefnesh.

The proceedings of City Council were
rairoaded through in a business'ltke
manner Thursday and in 10 minutes
after Clerk Lednum had finished read
ing the minutes of the last meeting
President Perkins was putting u motion
for adjournment. A few minutes later
the members donned their coats and
hats preparatory to leaving council
chamber. The city fathers evidently
saw the error of their way since the
last meeting, which will go on record as
long and weary session during which
so much time was consumed over the
discussion regarding the guards at the
Old Academy, and last evening
the clerks desk was "red hot,n and the
pressure of business unprecedented.
Even the bailiff was inclined to be more
active than noticed heretofore, and there
was q live, hustling time all around.
The committee on overpaid taxes pre-
scented the communication of j. Edward
Addicks, asking for the return of F2G.75,
and recommended that the amount be
refunded. Addicks, in his communi-
cation, stated that the property assessed
to him comprised two lots ON the east
side of the p, w. & b. railroad, south
OF Beech street. His communication
states that he is not the owner Of the
property.
On motion of Mr.. Dannenberg, an
order for 80 ,433.12, was drawn in favor
or the Board of Education, account OF
the regular monthly appropriation.
Mr.. Dannenberg also moved that d
check for $4,000 be drawn in favor OF
Joseph X. Adams, on each of the
depository banks, which motion pre-
vailed.
The city treasurer reported the sum
of $50,020.66 in Union National Bank
to the credit of the city, and $l1 ,340. Al
in each of the depository banks.
The request of Acting Chief Engineel
Samuel Comfy, that the present force o
the department prevail until after thu
first Of the year, was granted,
The city treasurer reported having re
ceived from Eugene NJ. Sayers and Ed
mund Mitchell, Jr., the sums Of $i7I
and $500, respectively, for city ant
school taxes in the city of Wilmington
Council then adjourned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-30


trustees, reported that they still have in
charge the Baptist property at Delmar
and Wyoming and the colored Baptist
chapel ut Dover When sufficient money
has been raised they will take in charge
the rocently-acquired property on Eighth
street near Union, where Il colored chapel
has been started. They asked that all
moneys raised by the union be reported
to them ana that vouchers be given the
treasurer.
A resolution offered by Mr.. Furman,
commencing the National Baptist, was
adopted.
Resolutions introduced by Mr.. Patton,
thanking the members of Second Church
for their hospitality, the solcists for
their music and the press representa-
tiyes for their reports of the proceed
ings, were also adopted.
In the evening devotional exercises
were conducted by the Rev. Miller
Jones, assisted by the Rev. 0. G. Bud
dington and Mr.. Bishop.
The Revs. o. G. Buddlngton, Moses
Heath and W. Il. Patton and Mossrs.
William II. Gregg and Charles L. Sim
mons were appointed a committee on
missions.
The Rev n. C. Woods preached the
closing sermon. His text was IL.
Corinthians III, 8. ..-...-
After brief address by the president
the doxology was sung and the Rev. S.
S. Woodward pronounced the benedic-
| ton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-30
IseantIfni Moolton nalI.

Woolton Hall, the beautiful. mansion
overlooking the Delaware river, recently
purchased by William dupont of the
Conrow heirs, is being remodcled at IL
great outlay by its new owner. A new
wing has been added to the structure,
stately mansion. New stables have
been erected. The mansion and prem
ises are furnished with electric illunina-
ton. The grounds surrounding the
building have been artitiscally laid out.
Plumbers and sanitary engineers have
had charge of the work in securing all
modern appliances for the structure.
The improvements cover an expenditure
of many thousands of dollars.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-30
A PROMISING NEW IND UsrRK.


Purchase of the Iron Hill silicate Clay
Pits by John NJ. solomon of This City.
John NJ. Solomon of this city has
purchased the silicate clay pits of Wood
& Co., at Iron Hill. The clay pit is a
valuable deposit OF commercial clay dis
covered by William Wood at Iron Hill
about three years ago. At that time Mr..
solomon purchased oue-third interest
He has now bought the residue of the
property from William Wood and Albert
j. Wood.
The deposit is of great commercial
value. 1t has been tested and shows u
per cent of silicate, which is extremely
high. Silicate clay is indispensable to
puddlers, on account of its noncom-
hustible properties. The clay is sent
from the pits in carloads Most of the
Wilmington foundries use the Iron Hill
clay and large quantities are shipped to
Pennsylvania and Maryland. Ii is also
largely used in the terra Gotta business.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-30

PoRT DEPOSIT, MD, Nov. 23.-Work on
the new electric light plant is rapidly pro-
crossing. A large force of men are at
work putting the machinery into position
and completing the building. Another
force is engaged putting up the new poles.
Ali the old poles are being replaced by
heavier and taller ones. In a few days
they will be wired. The old system will
be abolished and the most modern i'm
provements used. Not only is this plant
TO light the town, but the machinery used
is heavy enough to supply water to the
town. In the spring it is proposed to
build reservoir on the hill and supply
the town with water. The company have
secured the right to put in the water pipes
The renewal of electric light in town will
be of great service, but the supply OF
water will be one OF the greatest blessings
and long-wished-for convenience by thu
inhabitants. The supply will be gotter
from the river, and it is said no better car
be found.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-30

During the prevalence of the grippe the
past seasons 1t was q noticeable fact that
those who depended upon DR.. Kings New
Discovery, not only had speedy recovery,
but escaped all of the troublesome after
effects Of the malady. This remedy seems
10 nave pefniiar power n = Affecting rapid
all diseases of throat, chest and lungs, and
has cured cases OF asthma and hay fever
of long standing. Try it and be convinced.
1t wont disappoint. Free trial bottles at
Beaton Smiths drug store.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-30

SHERMAN, Tx. Nov. 24.-Dck Edwards
was put on trial in the district court here,
yesterday, for his life, and considerable
progress WIS made in what is expected TO
develop most sensational case. The
authorities assert that they will be able to
prove Edwards guilty of three murders Of
women and of an attempted murder which
terrorized Denison on the night of May
18th, 1892, and Mortified the entire country.
The crimes were all committed between
midnight and a. M, and when the fourth
was reported the militia was under arms.
The first murder was that of Mrs. DR.. W.
+. Haynes wife Of a prominent physician.
while posses were being organized,
Maud Kraemer, an inmate Of house Of
ill-fame, was shot and killed by an assassin.
Soon after Rose Steward the inmate Of
another house of ill-fame, was shot and
seriously wounded by an assassin outside
her window. The fourth victim of the
awful night was Miss Teen Hawley. a
lovely girl of excellent family.
Edwards was arrested in West Superior,
through the medium OF o letter he hal
claimed TO have mailed in New Mexico to
the Denison chief OF police, confessing
all the crimes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-30
BEHINn THE SCENES,
A County Constable Assists in the Per-
formance of "The Oath.v

A County Constable Assists in the Per-
formance of "The Oath"
When the curtain went down on the
last act at the performance of "lhe
OATH" at the New Peoples Theatre,
last night week, scene was enacted in
which county constable played q
leading part. 1t was the most important
scene of the evenings performance.
Constable Dennis attached the scenery
and effects of the company, under a
claim held by the old Academy of
Music Company, amounting to 800.
Judge J. Frank Ball is counsel for the
Academy company.
"rhe Oath" was a year ago managed
by Lacey g. Lyons who, it is alleged,
owed the Academy Company tho sum
of 800. "rhe Oath" company was re-
organized this year and is managed by
Lacey & Blanchard, but this did not
prevent the laying of the attachment
last evening. The company gave &c.
curity for the payment of the debt and
the scenery was released.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-30
WINNER OF THE DRExEL PRIZE.

U. p. Matriculant, John 1. NJ. Millignn,
of This City, Gains University Distinc-
ton. ....
The award of prizes to the members
of the freshman class who passed the
best examinations for entrance to the
college department of the University OF
Penna. was made yesterday week. The
George w. Childs prize Of $50 for the
best entrance examination to the course
in arts was awarded to Alexander King
Dickson of Merton, and the Anthony j.
Drexel prize of $50 for the best entrance
examination in the course in science
was presented to John Irwin Marchance
Milligan. Mr.. Milligan is son of the
Rev. j. r. Milligan, pastor of First
Presbyterian Church of this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-30

Secretary Colquhoun of the Board of
Health Friday received cablegram
from Building Inspector Daniel Dohl,
announcing his arrival in Hamburg at
o o'clock that morning. Mr.. Dohl sailed
November 9th, on the Rhaetia, but the
steamship was considerably delayed by
heavy storms. The building inspector
cabled that he arrived over in good
condition,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-30

Special Correspondence Of Gazetteand Journal
BRIDGEvILLE,N Nov. GA horse over
turned lighted lantern in A. Ricards'
stable at Greenwood, Tuesday night.
The fodder nearby was soon ignited and
the whole interior of the stable, and
only prompt assistance averted serious
loss. The horse that caused the fire was
unmindful of it and was eating fodder
while only few feet away was the
blazing fire,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-30

Letters of administration were granted
on Thursday by Register Cooch on the
estate of Mary G. Mahaffy to Henry G..
Mahaffy. An appeal has been taken on
these letters by Mrs. Mary NJ. Hawkins.
The latter is represented by Willard
Salisbury. The appeal from the regis
ter is to the superior court The testi-
mony taken in the recent hearing before
Probate Judge oooch will be reviewed
by the upper court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-30

The charge of assault made by Sea-
man Frank Boreland against Chief
Mate Guy P. Justison, Of the American
barkentine Anita Berwipd was dis.
missed Thursday by U. S. Commissioner
s. Redmond Smith. The evidence was
insufficient to hold the officer. The
alleged assault occurred last September
while the ship was outward bound
from Philadelphia to the West Indies.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-30
Burning of DR.. Nathan Pratt's Barn.

Observation-Disclosures Of Ilazette aud J0urna
MILFORD, Nov. 22.-The burning Of
the barn and stable of DIR. Nathan Pratt
at an early hour yesterday morning was
looked upon from the first as a piece of
incendiarism. The doctor and his
family were in Philadelphia at the time.
The doctor does not believe it was the
work of an enemy, but that of thief,
who carelessly dropped match in the
loft. During the progress of the fire a
bag containing one chicken was found
along the fence near the barn. 1t was
turned loose. This is conclusive evil
dence that chicken thief had visited
thatneighborhood.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-30
The "Mill" Did Not Come on.

A prize fight was to have come off
not hundred miles from this city yes
terday week, in which "Joe" Williams, a
pugilist Of Chester, and Frank Mullin,
the local scrapper, were to have fought
to a finish for purse of $3.50. The
Chester man and his hackers failed to
materialize until it was too late and the
fight did not come off.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-30
United States Court Order.

An order was made by Judge Wales,
Thursday, in the United States court.
on the petition of Daniel w. Taylor to
sell lands in North Carolina, This is
the property of the Wilmington Oil and
Leather Company, now in the hands of
a receiver. The property is located at
Cape Hatteras, where porpoise OF! was
manufactured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-30

York, Pa, Nov. A.-The postoffice at
Hellam, seven miles from this city, was
entered by burglars at o'clock, this
morning. The thieves rolled an 500 pound
sale oul on the public road, drilled II and
postal note and mOney.order books we're
taken. Postmaster Crnmbling shot at lie
burglars, but they escaped injury and fled.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-30

WEST CHESTER, Pa, Nov. 2S.-A
jury here to-day gave verdict Of 1888
damages to David Stewart of Phialdel-
phia, in his suit against the Phlladel-
phia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad
Company, for injuries sustained in the
collision at Chadd's Ford, last March.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-30

Miss MAGGIE JACKSON, of Bdrbrsek, Sc.
Landry Parish, La, says: II was lying
rick fer some time with female complaints,
and all the medicine my friends gave me did
me NO good. Death was approaching; all
of your wonderful medicine, and bought
two bottles Of II, and before Ihad taken the
last, / got entirely we'll. i am stu enjoying
good health, and expect to praiEs ye"y M
toine everywhere Ge." ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-30

CHEsTERTowN, Nd, Nov. pa case of
peculiar interest was decided in the equity
side of the circuit court for Kent county
several days ago. The suit was that Of
George Il. Harrison, an extensive property
owner Of Crumpton, against the Etna
Life Insurance Company for policy OF
$4,000 on the life of William Il. Goodwin.
The facts of the case show that Harrison
bought the farm of Mrs. Martha Goodwin,
near Crumpton. Mrs. Goodwin was the
daughter of the late John ID. WEIGH by
whose will she took en- estate in fee, pro-
yided she LETT no children surviving her.
When Harrison purchased the farm he in
sured the life Of William Il. Goodwin in
order TO protect his title to the farm, and
the. policy was made payable to George
". Harrison as his interest may appear,
and the residue to the personal representa-
tives of William Il. Goodwin" The court
held that, as MIR. Harrison gets o goo,l
title in fee'simple to the property, the in
slranGe money must be paid to Hope IL.
BarrOll, administrator of William E. God
win, and that Mr.. Harrison shall look to
the administrator for any debts which may
be due him by Godwin's estate. The in,
suranee company about six months age
paid S50Oo.33 into the court, asking sthal
the court decree to whom the money
should be paid.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-30

NUHIHIH HEHFUHEyJ
as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole
system when entering it through the
mucous surfaces. Such articles should
never be used except on prescriptions from
reputable physicians, as the damage they
will do is ten fold to. the good you can
Cure, manufactured by II. j. Cheney &
Co., Toledo, o., contains no mercury, and
is taken internally. acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces of the sys-
tenn. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be
sure you get the genuine. 1t is taken
internally, and made in Toledo. Ohio, by
II. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
ezy'Sold by druggists. Price, IS cents
per bottle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-30
a World Famed Institution.
.om the Buffalo Sunday News


DIR. Ray Vaughn Pierce, famous
among the benefactors of the age, estab-
lished himself in Buffalo in 1867, and
having acquired worldwide reputa-
ton in the treatment of chronic diseases
far exceeding his individual ability to
conduct, he several years ago induced
several medical gentlemen of high pro.
fessional standing to associate them
selves with him as tine faculty of the
Worlds Disponsary, the consulting de-
partment of which has since been
merged into the Invalids' Hotel and
Surgical Institute. This organization is
incorporated with capital of $4,000,
and its officers are DIR. Ray V. Pierce,
President, Lee II. Smith, NJ. d., Vice
President; DR.. I. II. Callahan, Treas
urer; V. Mott Pierce, NJ. d., Secretary
and General Manager.
The two buildings owned by the
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association
have frontages on Main and Washington
streets and are connected. The In
valids' Hotel and Surgical Institute
occupies five.story brick building,
175x150 feet, and Is not to be classed
with hospitals but is
A PLEASANT REMEDIAL HOME,
exclusively devoted to the treatment OF
chronic diseases, having staff of IA
physicians and surgeons, with skilled
nurses in attendance. The Worlds
Dispsnsary, occupying the immense six
story building, l75x150 feet, at $50 to
$40 Washington street, is used for the
Manufacture OF DR.. Pierce's standard
family medicines: DIR. Plerce's Golden
Medical Discovery, Dr. Plerce's Fayorite
Prescription, DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pei
lets and Dr. Pierce's Compound Ex-
tract of Smart Weed, also DIR. Sage's
| Catarrh Remedy.
The basement is occupied by the ship.
ping department. The large advertis
ing, mailing and counting-room depart
ment occupy the main or second floor;
third floor, printing and binding depart.
ment; fourth floor, drug mills and paper
warerooms; fifth floor, bottling, wrap
ping and packing departments; sixth
floor is occupied by one Of the best
planned laboratories in the country, in
charge of thoroughly scientific chem
ist, graduate of Harvard Medica
School.
| THE MAIL MATTER
of this enormous establishment amounts
to from 10000 to 10000 pieces daily
postage alone costing 100000 year
More than half a million dollars is spen
each year in advertising the proprietary
medicines in all the newspapers anC
periodicals Of the country-for DIR
Pierce believes in advertising and il
making the public thoroughly familiar
with the names and qualities of hi
standard remedies. A branch establish
ment (the only one) Is conducted at
New Oxford street, London. DIR. Ray
V. Pierce is native Of New York Stat
and graduate ofsthe Cincinnati Medi
cal College. He has been honorcd By
his fellow citizens by election to seal
in the State Senate and in Congress, anc
he is president of the American Engine
Company of Bound Brook, N. J. Hi
son, DR.. Valentine Mott Pierce, is ,
graduate of Harvard University ant
Buffalo University Medical Department
and DR.. Smith, president, is
graduate of Buffalo University anc
College of Physicians and Surgeons
New York.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-30
4 WELCOME TO MR.. MASSEY
Delawareans Meet to Give
Him Friendly Greeting.
RECEPTION IN THE STATE HOUSE
Addresses by Gov. Reynolds
and Mr.. PenneWill.

MIR. Massey's Distinguished Services as
Worlds Fair Commissioner ApprO-
priately Acknowledgment Sections of
the state Represented at One of the
Finest Receptions Ever rendered a
Citizen of Delaware.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-30
A Child Enjoys

The pleasant favor, gentle action and sooth-
ing effects OF syrup Of Figs when in need
Of laxative, and II the rather or mother
be costive or bilious, the most gratifying
results follow its use; so that il Is the best
family remedy known, and every family
should have bottle on hand.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-30

The Wilmington & Northern Railroad
Company is operating the Delaware
River d Lancaster road for its owners
anda will discontinue operating it De.
cember LIST.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-30

HOUNd GfhI6
entering womanhood ought to
have just the special help that
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton can give.
They need to be started right.
The f" Prescription" aids and
promotes the proper functions,
corrects the delicate weak
nesses and arrangements that
might become chronic, estab-
fishes regularity and health,
lessons pain.
They want a nourishing, sup
porting, strengthening tonic,
such as an experienced physi,
clan has especially prepared
for the female system, in the
d" Prescription For every
female complaint Pierca
guarantees a cure.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-30

The guests from the upper and lower
parts OF the State were conveyed to their
homes by two special trains. Both trains
left Dover at IL o'clock, one running to
Wilmington and the other to Lewes.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-05-06
at Work.

Grand Forks, N. D., Special. May 2
For some time past United States Gus
toms officers have suspected that opium
was being struggled across the bound
ary line from Manitoba and thence dis
tributed through the states. Officers
have been on the lookout for the SNUG
glers and contraband goods. Yesterday
afternoon Collector Nelson and Inspector
O'Brien and Jones seized 500 pounds of
opium which was found carefully hidden,
a portion in the coal hamper and the re.
mainder in one of the berths Of q tourist
sleeping car. on the Great Northern
south-bound train just after it crossed the
boundary line. From their suspicious
actions a close watch was kept on the
movements of Charles Thompson, porter
of the car, and William Robertson, a
passenger on the train, and eveidence Sc
cured which will insure their conviction
for smuggling. Both were arrested and
taken to Pembina for trial and the
opium confiscated. Govrnment officials
say they have evidence which will impli-
cate a number of prominent people and
the capture OF a large quantity of opium.
1t is stated that q large shipment was
received from a steamer which arrived at
San Francisco two weeks ago, amounting
to 10000 pounds, all intended for contra
band shipment to the United States.