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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24
FIRE A1 ArLAyrIc CHI.


Dead in the Ruins.
ATLAxTIc CITT. n. j., Aug. IL
Fire, at 4 o'clock this morning, totally
destroyed the Grand Opera House, city
hall ard 200 feet 81 the Pennsylvania
railroad depot sheds and platform.
ThcIgs Is estimated al about $4,000,
with not 1Yer 81, 900 insurance
The BODY OF 9 man known al Jimmy,
the Sport is supposed to be ia the
Open House ruins.
The fire Is supposed to have been 81
incendiaEy origin, though this has mot
been definitely settled.
A building owned by Louis kuehnle,
adjoining the theatre, was burned and
the occupants had barely time to escape
with their lives.
The guests az Kuehnie's Hotel, which
| is in the same block as the burned build
ing, were badly frightened and many
packed up their belongings and carried
/ them TO the street. while others fed 70
the street in their night clothes. The
/ hotel, however, was unframed.
Various municipal and other valuable
reports were in the city hall vault. The
extent Of the damage done TO them has
not yet been learned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24
ABoUr PREMATURE PEACHES.
An Ordinance Prohibiting the Sale Of
Unripe FruIt--Dog- catcher Connelps


An Ordinance Prohibiting the Sale Of
Unripe FruIt--Dog- catcher Connelrs
Bill.
Little business Of importance was
transacted at the meeting Of City Coun-
Gil, Thursday. The finance committee
reported in favor Of the return Of over
paid taxes TO Christopher Morgan, Isaac
u. Irimble and Frederick Merch, and
on motion of Mr.. Dannenberg, the secre-
tary was instructed to draw orders in
favor Of the above named petitioners.
The city treasurer reported the amount
in Union National Bank to the credit OF
current expenses, Sl07, 349.77 and the
sum Of S32, 349. 46 in each of the deposit
tory banks, making total of 1886, 1881.
George First made application for the
return Of oYerpaid taxes as did also
Mrs. Clara Higgins and G. K. Jefferis.
A communication WAS received from
Harvey j. Wiley, secretary of the
Street and Sewer Department in rela-
ton to the Wilmington l. Great Valley
and Wilmington IL Philadelphia Turn
pike Companies. The communication
| was in answer to request looking
toward the condemning of the turnpike.
The department promised To give the
matter careful consideration.
Mr.. Stats gave notice Of the intro
duction Of an ordinance preventing the
sale Of premature peaches in the city Of
Wilmington. The ordinance is designed
| TO prohibit the sale Of unripe fruit in
the city.
President Perkins announced that he
| found on his table an ordinance increas
ing the Wilmington fire department
He said the ordinance had received the
three several readings, the requisite
number Of votes and had been signet
by his honor, the mayor. Presiden
Perkins accidentally mentioned tn
name Of S. j. Wiley, instead Of Mayo
Shortlidge, as having approved the or
dinance, which oversight induced Nj
Dannenberg TO ask who was mayo
Of the city now. The president realize
the mistake and rcetitied the error.
Mr.. O'Neil called the attention 0
, Council TO the fact that Dog.catche
} Council had not been paid his fees 70
, killing dogs, and the member from til
First ward thought he was justly Ell
titled to the money.
: President Perkins stated that III
matter was NJ present in the hands c
: the law committee.
Mr.. Wainwright in explanation (
: the delay said that the law committ'
had referred the entire matter togethl
: with Connell's petition to the city solic
tor, who had not yet sent his opinion
: Council.
Council then adjourned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

Harper's baZar.
Harkins found Shopper standing at
the door of large dry goods store the
other day with deep scuwl on his face.
What's the matter, Snooperg"
"Confound this rain ~
sit won't hurt you, Run for car"
at won't hurt me, but my wife is in
side the store"
"That's all right. She's dry there.
She can wait until the rain is over"
That's just the trouble. She went
in for moment to get paper of pins
or some such inexpensive purchase.
Now it's going to rain for an hour or
| two and she'll stay there till its over"
Well, what OF itg'
"What of 1t? It's easy to see you're
not married man. Why, my dear sir,
she'll overhaul the entire stock in the
store, and goodness knows what she
won't buy. Great Scottl man, this
rain storm will cost me $50 at the very
least.
And Harkins went on, leaving Snoopel
wringing his hands.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24
4 KANSAS STATESMAN


ChAraetertstie sEuries OF EH-Lte1tsnaHs
Elies and the DisPtAy OF His lsa0raaee.
Mr.. p. r. Elder, who haEss from
Ottawa, kAn, Is known fOr AGs stub
born. uucouta opinions and Ass C9sar-
llgE determination, declares the AtcAgu
Isssr- 0esaA. He ASSUMES taat tae rest
% the world is pl0tding in ltter tsrk-
ness, while he alone is enlightened and
ofa men alone Gnfettered by Ignorance.
Duricg the visit Of Dgke Alexis OF
Russia In this country Elder Was
lieusenaAs- governor OF Kansas Whtls
AIext. was in Topeka s bAH4uei MAS
tenc cred him.
Over the main table the motto Of 5hs
State, .'Ad astra pei aspefa, WAS auaz-
Topeka society was strung 10 the highest
tension 10 impress the duke WIFE Its
culture. During the feast Elder saw
the eyes of the duke wander % the
moto.
Duke said Elder, in loud tone, 90
the horror Of everybody present, 'tdsn
words is Latin"
Elder was Speaker OF the House Of
Representatives in Kansas when Win
dom and General Sherman died in 1871.
Window died "a hours before Sherman,
and the hag on the State House vAs
pulled halfway down.
When the news came Of the great
Generals death the sergeaRt-at-AEms
rushed in and asked Elder what he
should do.
"Put the flag at half.lnast," said
Elder.
But i. is already at half-mast FOL
Window" explained the serge2nt-aE.
arms.
Then pull i, the rest OF the way
down, you goose" exclaimed Elder
/ petuiantly.
Ii was in the same Legislature that
| Elder had trouble with the Alliance
chaplain. This individual Away
opened the work OF lawmaking with ;
prayer.
One particular morning he had faller
asleep over in corner.
Elder wanted 10 begin business in
hurry, but the chaplain could not b
found.
where's that chaplain r. he gIowled
Finally he found him He shook hin
vigorously and exclaimed in voice tina
could be heard block; Get up ther
and do your praying, you lunE head
and be blank blank quick about it, too.
Elder is great disclaimer agains
banks and gold bugs. If he gets
chance 10 the coming silver conventio
he will dwell long and loud on til
iniquity of bankers,
In this connection Enoch Harpole, a
attorney in this city, is prepared TO sho'
that Elder has nothing TO boast Of i
I banking transactions in his own lif
I Mr. Harpole shows a case wherein Ed,
r borrowed $500 from his sister Matild
Dwyer of Portland, Me. The law
| that promissory note expires by lin
/ tation in live years, unless some write
I acknowledgment from the debtor that /
still owes the money can be show
e Elder tried the statute Of limitation Z
D his sister, but she was sharp enough
! get letter acknowledging the debt o.
/ Of him and clincn him in court.
d In another case, before tine supren
court OF Kansas, Mr.. HarpoLe shows til
Elder borrowed 1000 from the Ottay
4 National Bank. OF this $4,000 w
II secured by mortgage On real estat
o Afterward Elder tried 10 slip out Of pa
II ing the $4,000 back by charging t
bank with violation Of the Nation
d Banking law in lOaning money secur
d by mortgaging real estate.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24
KICKED or or CHURCH.
The Rev. n. b. Thompson Expelled TO
Unministerial Conduct.

BRocKToS, Mass, Aug. 1s.-The
church trial of the Rev. n. B. Thomp-
son of the South Congregational Church
Of Campello, who was charged first,
with overfrequent visits to Mrs. Lillian
Swift, a young widow Of Campello;
second, with dining with Mrs. Swift at
her hotel in Boston and occupying a
state room with her on the Portland
boat at night; and third, with lying in
his statements regarding the whole
matter, was ended last night.
After the arguments had been finished
a vote was taken by the church and Mr..
Thompson was declared guilty of all
the charges.
A motion that the church withdraw
fellowship from Mr.. Thompson and that
he be declared no longer a member Of
the church was adopted, % to SO.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

We desire TO say to our citizens that for
years we have been selling DR.. Kings New
Discovery for consumption, DIR. King New
Life Pills, Bucklen's Arnica Salve and
Electric Bitters, and have never handled
remedies that sell as well, or that have
given such universal satisfaction. We do
not hesitate to guarantee them every time,
and we stand ready to refund the purchase
price, if satisfactory results do not follow
their use. These remedies have won their
great popularity purely on their merits.
Beaten Smith, druggist, corner Seventh
and Pine streets.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24
New Binding and Loan Society.

The Baltimore Building and Loan As
section OF Baltimore, Md, has estab-
lished a local office here with the follow
ing list of officers: Henry G. Conrad,
President; James r. King, Vice-Presi-
dent; Edgar A. Findley, Treasurer; j.
Ball PIERCE, Secretary: Henry G. Conrad,
Attorney. The local directors are, John
Wainwright, Robert d. Morrow, L. II.
Wilson, W, 5. Mitchell, Thomas David
son, John G. Fahey, R. Leslie Appleby.
The local agency is at the Office Of the
secretary, ]. Bail PIERCE, No. 6 West
Seventh street, Exchange Building,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured DT Halls CataErh E1re.
r. J. CHENEY & To-, Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known 4. J.
Cheyney for the Lass Is years, and believe
MIN perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able 30 carry
out any obligation made by their firm.
West & TruAK, Wholesale Druggists.
Toledo. o.
Walding. Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo. o.
Halls Caiarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. Price T5c, pei
bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonial.
free.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24
A Broken Bridge Causes anxiety.

New HAVEN, CoSN., Aug. 17.-The
bridge on the New York, New Haven 6
Hartford railroad, over the Quinnipiac
river, caused the railroad officials some
anxiety last night. just after the 5.l5
express ran across a section hand dis
covered that part of the structure had
cracked. Danger signals were set and
traffic over the bridge WAS suspended for
1--we or six hours. The bridge was re-
paired and in use by midnight.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

A surveying engineer and purity of
gentlemen Interested with the electric
railway connection between this city
and Chester, by way Of Linwood, were
going over the Philadelphia pike Thurs
day. They examined the stretch of road
from Linwood to the terminus of the
Riycryiew system atShellpot. Residents
and landowners along that short link of
three miles are hopeful that the work
will be commenced this fall.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

PITTsBuRG, Pa, Aug. 17.-The Oliver
Iron and Steel Company, one Of the
largest concerns in the country, went
into the hands Of receiver to-day. The
application was made before Judge
Acheson of the United States circuit
court, by the National Tube Works
Company of New Jersey, and T. G.
Converse of New York and Pittsburg
Henry w. Oliver, senior member of tho
firm was appointed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

RICHMOND, Va, Aug. 18.--At $50
o'clock this morning the Democratic
State convention renominated r. Taylor
Scott for attorney general, amid scene
of great confusion. The platform, which
endorsed the money and tariff planks of
the national platform, was adopted. All
efforts to secure the introduction OF a
free.colnage plank failed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

CHICAGO, LII, Aug. 18.-The Chi
cago Worlds Fair Museum is sure
thing. Last night a number of leading
citizens met in Director-General Davis
office and organized for energetic work.
A permanent committee Of nine was
appointed TO take charge Of the move
ment and begin the agitation that will
secure for the city one of the finest
museums in the world.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24
rRGING PROMpr AcTIoN.
A Move to Get People in the Mood to
Prod Their Senators and Representa-
tives oN the silver Question.

a Move TO Get PeOpie IN tue hoOu 10
Prod Their Senators and Representa-
tiyss as the silver Question.
BosTos, Mass, Aug, ls.--A commit
tee representing the business men Of
Boston and vicinity has sent letter TO
the Boston Chamber Of Commerce, sug-
costing that that association should at
once issue an urgent letter - each one
Of its members, requesting them to i'm
mediately write or telegraph to all per.
sons with whom they may have business
or other relations in the west or south,
requesting them to correspond without
delay with their Senators and Represen.
tatiyes in the United States Congress
urging the importance Of securing an
early vote upon the repeal Of the pur.
chasing clause Of the Sherman law; and
that any and all dilatory tactics or othel
methods Of delaying this important &C.
ton should be severely condemned and
/ discountenanced.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24
THREE IYsT1NrLE KILLED.
Awful Results of the Explosion of
Locnmotiye Boiler In Ohio.

GREENsFIELD, ONO, Aug 1S.-The
boiler Of freight engine No. 107, cast
bound, on the Baltimore g. Ohio South
western railroad, exploded near Rokabil,
last night, instantly killing engineer
Basin. Fireman Roberts and Brake
man Quinn. The track was badly torn
up by the force Of the explosion.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24
rnAIs RonBERs AGAIN.
They Held Up Train In Missouri al
Got Away With Their Booty.

Uut AWHy VIII IHtIr boOEy.
ST. Louis, Mo-, Aug. 1.-THE train
robbers held up train No. 4, north
bound, on the Frisco railroad, at st.
James, Mo-, at 8 o'clock this morning.
They compelled the express messenger
to open the safe and after securing its
contents jumped from the car and es-
capped.
A posse was organized and ia in pur.
suit of the bandits. Tho amount OF
booty secured is not known at present
but is believed to be small.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24
FATlLIr saor ms WIPE.
Captain Alien Was Cleaning His Revolver
when IL Accidentally Discharged.

NALLsJo, CAL, Aug. l7.-Mrs. J. P.
Alien, wife Of Captain Allen, chief
draurhtsman OF tho construction de-
psstment at Mare Island navy yard was
accidentally sno: by her husband last
night.
Captain Allen was cleaning 8 re-
yolysr. when it accidentally discharged,
the bullet taking effect in the l9ins OF
Mrs. Allen, VINO was in STOPPING
POSITION st bookcase in front OF her
husband
Tie attending surgeon reports that
the wound will be fatal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

INDIANAPOLIS, md, Aug. 16.-The
sensational trial of State Senator
Thomas Boyd of Hamilton county,
under the paternity statute, on charges
brought by Mrs. Ida May Davis Of this
city, closed yesterday with verdict for
the defendant, and he was discharged
from custody.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24
To snsne,nd Indeflnltelx.

MARION, IND, Aug. 1s.-The Sweet
& Clark, operating the Marion malleable
iron works, employing $50 persons,
after temporary suspension for repairs,
have decided to make the suspension
indefinite, owing to the general depres-
sion in business.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24
Was ! well.preserved ola MAN,

LEBANON, Pa, Aug. II. Samuel
Goblin, father OF General J. P. s. Goblin,
died this morning at his sons home, in
this city, aged 81 years. He had never
been sick and a better preserved old
man is rarely seen. He was born in
Sunbury, in 1912.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

Effectually yet gently, when costive or
bilious, or when the blood is impure or
sluggish, to permanently cure hapitual
constipation, TO awaken the kidneys and
ing or weakening them, to dispel head
aches, colds or fevers use Syrup Of Figs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24
GIVEN UP ALL HOPE.
Eczema Turning TO Blood Poison
Treated by Specialists Seven Months
without One Particle OF Success.
BODY RUNNING SORES.
Condition Terrible. Life a Burden. Tried
Cuticura. In Three Days Attends to
Business. Cure Permanent.

In the spring Of 1901, took that dreadful
skin disease, Eczema, which turned into blood
poison. lconsulted the best known specialists
Ia this city. They treated me for seven months.
/ never derived particle u good from any OF
them. They had given II up as hopeless
'lsc. ! was covered with sores from head 70
fOJt. had running sores all over mo, some OF
iheli as large as a box Of your CUrIcURA. ls
cnSS me hundreds OF dollars with these 60
called specialists My condition was terrible,
lite was almost burden 20 INC. could not
eA;. drink or .ieep, was unable 70 walk and
had given myself up a. dead. tried all
medicines imaginable, until n friend who had
saf relief advised me 10 try EUTIoURA RENE
DIES sent out and got ihein, and when
tcok the first dose ot your CUTIcUKA hgsoLvEHr
felt . little better, with three boxes OF your
most valuable CUT cuRA and one bottle OF
CtriCURA kRsoLvEsT ] was new man.. In
three days was up walking around and at
tending to my business, and 1t Is the CUTIouRA
snd CTICuRA REsoLyEsT that saved me from
the Jaws OF death. This Is two years ago.
wanted 20 SEQ IL IL had been driven out OF my
sysiem, aud | can say ! have never had amp
trouble since Tor two years.
GEO +. BRIGHT,
goes Penn. Ave-, Pitts 5urg, Pa.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24
He Suspected an AID.

Washington Star.
"Ohi" she exclaimed as she entered
the police station in state of great anx
iety, "you will help me, won't you ?"
The officer in charge assured her that
he would if it was in his power.
II have just met with great loss
she continued.
"What was it2"
Diamonds. / had just finished re.
nearsal when 49,
care you an actress?"
"Yes.h
Sand lost your diamonds ?"
"Yes."
EXCUSE me, ma'am, but you're in the
wrong place. This is police headquar
tiers. 1t isn't newspaper office"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

FINDLAx, o., Aug. i6.-The village of
Arlington, this county, is suffering from
an epidemic Of malignant diphtheriu,
all efforts to subdue the disease having
failed. The whole town has been quar-
antined by the physicians and authorities.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

DETROIT, Mich, Aug. 17.-Hon.
john Logan Chapman, Congressman
from this district, died at 2 o'clock this
morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24
4 weli-known Landscape Painter Dead.

NEW YORK, Aug, 1s.-one of
the best known and oldest OF American
landscape painters, John W. CASTELAR,,
N. A., died suddenly last night, of apo
plexy, at Saratoga Springs, aged 81
years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24
FINEST SCHOOL IL THE CITY
The Cornerstone Laid With
Interesting Exercises.
ITS HISTORY BRIEFLY SKETCHED
Addresses by President Baird
and Others.

The Corner-Stone Of What win be the
Finest Grammar school In the cay
laid Last NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Exer-
eisea, Closing with Three Loud CheeTs
for tho New school.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

ROME, Aug. 18.-The Pope has raised
the Vicarate Of Idaho. United States, to
the dignity Of bishopric.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

Letters testamentary were granted Friday
morning by Register Cooch on the estate
OF Joseph d. Ellison of st. Georges to Ellis
S. Lloyd and William Z. Ellison.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

Sold throughout tho world. Price, CuTIcuRA,
tlc.: SOAP. 25c.; REsOLvEET, Sl.00 POTTER
DRUG AND CHE i. CORR. Sole Proprietors.Bost
:G-"IIow to Cure SKIN Diseases, mailed free.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

"l'm so neryous"-befors taking Hoods sar-
saparilla. I'm so weli'--after taking Hood's.
Meral-"Be sure to get Hoods"
The morning call., 1893-05-07
Alameda.

THE New ELECTRIC RoAD.-A car of the
Alameda electric road was pushed out of the
carhouSe and put on the main track Friday
night. Steam was up in the boilers and the
dynamos were twirllng many thousand
times minute. All was in readiness, and
the current Of electricity was turned on.
The car was expected to shoot aheao, but
not a foot did 1t stir-not wheel moved,
and. although the eyes of President Meyers
and Secretary Park almost poked out Of
their sockets, the car was as stationary as
though 1t were anchored. The electrician
tried in vain TO determine where the defect
lay, but the Investigation was futile, and
the experimental trip was postponed until
some future day.
HELD FOR LIBEL.-The preliminary ex-
animation of L. K. Porter on a charge o
criminal libel was held yesterday before
Justice Swasey. Those who took the stand
were J. L. Barber, the prosecuting witness.
Constable Morris. to whom he admitted the
authorship of the libelous article COM
planned OF, and L. A. Leach OF the Oakland
Enquirer. The defendant did not take the
stand, and Porter was held to appear before
the Superior Court.
BEYOND HIS STRENGTH-Al Phelps OF
this city, while at work in San Francisco a
few days ago, lifted beyond his strength
with some other young men, and the mus
cles were torn from his left arm. The bone
was also fractured, and tie young man will
be unfit for work for some weeks 10 come.
The morning call., 1893-05-07

done much toward softening those natur-
ally gentle hearts. For four mortal hours
they had looked into each others familiar
faces and Thine, the great healer" had in
proved his opportunity.
There were just a few bills for small
amounts missing, and of these the domestic
training committee lady promised that
duplicates would be obtained.
And the lady who had been supposed to
have committed the indiscretiOn of twice
paying the same bill. produced certain
documents which made out a prina facie
case in her favor, SO that matter, too, was
se...rG.
And o'clock came, and the declining sun
shed soft. amiable radiance through the
room.
Ladies are delicate, susceptible creatures,
anyhow, and the glow Of the cleaning and
their augmenting appetites cons pired to
work great changes in their perturbed
bos0ms.
They fell to chatting in little groups.
Jokes were passed about h9rrid reporters
who always want to make it appear thai
ladies' cannot conduct society without
quarrelIng.
There was a general sentiment against
such popular superstitions and growing
tendency to embrace.
The patient expert, who had entered the
building dapper and spruce young man,
departed bent aud haggard aud gray and
haunted with Images of a thousand tireless
tongues.
And the ladies', unmindful of the hnrrid
reporter, sobbed and fell upon each others
neeks and wept.
lhe scene was educational and Industrial,
and the union was complete.
However there is no telling what new
grievances the charitable ladies may think
up over night; and it is impossible to pre-
DICT how long the truce will last.
Meanwhile the expert is having the best
Oh care ana MS prospects are hopeful.