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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-02
Amusernents,


The comedy drama la Belle
Marle,n was presented Mt the Grand
Opera House, last evening, by that
talented and captivating actress,
Agnes Herndon and an extraordinary
strong company of artists. Her cos
TUNES We're certainly grand and her
versatility i'll tho usual roles, jean
lngleside and Marie Dubois, was a
feature. The large audience present
was cnptivated by her acting and
showed their appreciation by recalling
her several times. 1t is hoped that
she may return soon In the same pieeo.
Our theatre. goers will no doubt be
out in lorce this evening at the Grand
Opera House. as the attraction, Prim,
rose and Vests Minstrels, will give a
unique program OF wit humor, songs,
dances aud novelties. This organiza
tlon Is baid to be stronger than even
| this season. The opening act is Il
novel feature of the program and the
speciality artists, Johnson, Riano and
| Bently arc still retained to present
The Monkey and the Farmer
To morrow and Saturday evenings
and Saturday afternoon. the German
comedian, Charles L. Ellis, will appear
at the Grand Opera House in his new
play Count Casper." AS MIR. ELLIS Is
favorite with the theatre-goers OF
this city lie should receive warm
welcome.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-02

Ehk ! In this city, on TIC 3Oth inst,
James FcrrN,iu Tin 63 wear of his age
Relatives and friends nle Respectfully
iuN lied TO attend his funeral from hi
lhie re sidf nee. s. T.. Cor. sth and Ben
nett streets, Thurs lay morning.
SOLEMN high ngt,s at St. Mary : Church
~ - n O'Clock. ..-
81 NSE'l Tn this city. on January
lSa3 I!'mcs Bennett. aged II years.
Relatives ana friends are invited 10 al
tend his funeral, from his lat. residence
Ne. IA West Ninth street, on Thursday.
the house. irtcrmcnt III Rtyerview
Cemetery,
bridgeport papers please copy.
u rms sDn january alst. 1913. Mabel
liurrs
Nclaii e. and friends ire respectfully
tuN'tcd to attcuA the funeral On grtinS.
the ard T. hruary, At . O'Clock, from her
iathcr's residence, iuPDnt = Bul}.N In
tclmelit nj over traTd; WINE Cemetery.
sen vice at the llause.
HARTMAN lon February l. 1895 menr
Setp art, Del. George r. Hartman in
Toe rtth year OF his ~
ttrla ivcs and friends are invited o mt
tGf the useIui, from hn res deHce I
hls son. }, Is. u rtm,n. sll3 E. 4th 81 nc. /
ssniirIh} afternoon. Funeral sprN I'ps Mt
inc house al 80 o'Oloeit. inte Ment at
llihibSton and Bra-idyNinc Ccustery.
MlFRDoCk.- On tie list inst, Herbert
iaYior, infant tan OF IL. %. aud A II
MErd ok ngcd yeats aud u months
lHnelM from the Residence ui tn pa
ft-tIts, li-l " est Fourth street. nj , q cint Ii
p vhte. To proceed To RiNetvicm Gene
terry.
hester and PhIaaelehia papers pie ise
copy.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-02

Tho dangerous habit of stealing
ridee on wagons has caused l0-year old
Richard Cannon OF No. 1883 Jackson
street TO be minus log. Yesterday
afternoon the little fellow WAS walk
Ing out Delaware avanue, when
quickly moving transfer cab was pass
Ing Jefferson street. The boy ran at ter
1t and managed to Chamber onto the
tail board whom in some manner his
left leg became caught in the wheel.
As the wagon was going at rapid
rate tho entangled leg was torn off at
the socket OF the knee.
a crowd OF pedestrians wsre horrl
fled at the terrible sight OF seeing
the limb and the body separate, and
one woman wonld have tainted had 1t
not boon for bystander.
The little fellow lay in the street, in
ssmt-concious condition, the stump
bleeding profusely. DR.. Frantz, who
lives close by was soon npon the
scene and had the little fellow rem ov,
cd to Tho Homeopathic Hospital at
once. There 1t was found necessary
to amputate the leg above the knee.
The little fellow will recover.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-02
A Dangerous Position.

Ferris Middleton, respectable look
ing man giving his residence as Ar.
lington n. j., was found ON the Il. Il
q. Railroad at East Junction, last
night. in dazed condition.
Surprising the man to have been
struck by n train. he was carried to
the station there. and later brought to
| tho Delaware Avenue station, Oh
shifting engine No. IA.
Hare Drs. Palmer and Oglo were
waiting. but as no marks could be
found on his body he was cent to the
{ ity Hall. DR.. Baird examined Middle.
ton and found that ln was suffering
from meutai arrangement. lie Is u
travelling salesman and it is supposed
he got off n train at Newark to do
some business there. and while suffer-
Ing from an attack fell on thn railroad
while walking toward this city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-02

Geo. Il. Hartman. died at his resi-
dence near Newport. on Tuesday after
an illness OF several months in his
nth year. He was a wood worker by
trade, and was engaged for many
fyaars in the car shop of tho Jackson
a. Sharp Com pnny. Owing to aavanc-
ing age, he relinqdished his positio on
| some three Years ago and lived re-
tired life. he WIS an earnest advo-
cate Of temperance, AMI occasionally
/ wrote short essays on that and other
| subjects, some of which We're publish
! ed IL the REPUBLICAN,. He was also Il
member of Asbury NJ f. Church, and
| lived consistent and honorable life.
! His wife died a few years ago A son
j. IL. Hartman. who is a member of
| the Board OF Education. IL daughter,
Ella il. survive him. His funeral will
take place next saturday Afternoon
from the residence OF son, Ne. AIS Last
Fourth street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-02
Tho --latest Thing in Calendars

In striking contrast to The numerou,
faHciful Calendars which flood tn,
mails al this season of the year, Is the
one that is Issued by y. W.Ayer d Son
tie hee ing EYerlastlHgly Al 1t, News
PAPER Advertising Agents OF Philadel
ithl and which has teen for years a
very great TaY0rite
II IS largo enough to he easily road
across Il room and handsome enough
10 hang on the vail for year without
becoming IN eSesure.
Ghis issue has new heading which
is both artistcally designed and beau.
tiiHliy printed,
It isab packed as to reach its desti.
milton IN perfect condition, aud IL Is
sent 10 any address,, Do8t pad, on re-
ceinL I'll - cents.
] lie lHnbtiehets say that tho sales OF
this taienuar increase every year, and
our OWL experience is hat having hc,
gaEIe aeahaintiil vii Ii 1t. wo would b.
very luath 10 so back to the o,he!
kind.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-02

The house Of Miss Laura Potter at
No SlS Orange street was raidcd 10y
captain Evans and squad uf officers
lasL night and Tho propri"tress cap.
tu4d. This morning Miss 20: ter
was 3lraigEed i'fure Judge Bail on
the charges of keeping Il house OF III.
faH!o and q DISC; derby house. Ho.h
charges We're sustained ana the ms
tres- ~as Obliged to pay a iIne of ESQ
i"t thu Atat eiIttso anu 80 ana costs
for the second one.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-02

Sales of Personal Property will tax,
place as follows:
Feb.
:, George H. Houston, St Georges Id,
z. j. a. Mckinney, w e. Creek Hid
:, John PaSchal. Mil Creek I'D
q, McGomb's estate at Court House.
!, Real Estate at Court House
Z, Or. Scott, New Cusile hundred.
:, Me laieiiS property ut Gohrt House.
:, KEENAN,, property at Cour, Loose.
:. Estate II t. Mctaffrrty. city.
:. Personal property Oh prlc farm.
y. j. q. sterling, w. G. e. Hd.
II, g. II. Palmer. Christians lid,
~. Walton W. Nor on, Br4ulNwine Id,
IL, a. II. Tyson. horses Chester
Is. F0Ss
1G A. Mollaston. Fin Creek Hundred.
u, 5. w McGnu!ley. nj Court House.
Il. security 1rus q safety Deposit Co.
Court House
q, Peoples & Jnch son. Mill Creek lid
q. E.woGa ebstcr, horses, AT IOcEeIsiu
u. Levi iSldridge, HrundywlIe lid.
- u. y hutchinson. AppoluinlmiulS Hid
", stewart Estate, Chr'islii Il lid.
W, y. u IccnrHeGt en- GhrStiauu lid.
~ Joseph Snpp penVaacr HID
n, a. Ii. ',nnhurnc. al Court iIousa.
=, Mr%. NJ. Il. litter Pcncader hundred.
Meh
6, Estate OF MIR. EdmcuSon, N. e. It'd.
., {. II. Ayers. iirandywiuc III.
.. lhomas Barry. New Castle I'D.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-02
Ifnts

Iiufs.
! Look out Tor bargains IN cigars. over
! half million. at Darsteins No ! East
| Second.
Tho Security Trust and Safe D5pos.
II Company's directors organized yes.
to-day with these officers:
Beniamih Nields, president; Henry
! I; Robinson. viee-rresldent; James b.
tiarkson, treasurer, and John S. Ru5.
sell, trust officer.
| AuettoDesr Stidham yesterday sold
to EDWARD G. Bradford for $500
farm of the late Edward Le Carpen.
| tier.
Rev, David Hutchinson, Pastor of
Fresbyterlan CHURCH FELTON,, Del, Is
visiting Rev. Charles 7. Hendricks,
Rector oil the Church of The Cove.
nant.
Chief Justice Cullen went to his
home in Georgetown this morning by
the s.l5 train
Sltey. A. D.pRvis who has beon passing
n few days III our city returned 10 his
home III Georgetown. Sussex County
to-day,
MIR Aea Jefferson. who has been via.
ting his brother In, law, Il. $. II. But
Ter, returned to his home in Milton
to-flgy.
The Diamond Match Company, at n
meeting in Chicago. increased iis
capital stock to S9,0O0.0O0, and elected
officers.
Henry g. Conrad will deliver an adj.
dress at thu meeting OF tho Deiawnrs
Society Sons of the American Reyolu.
iion. In Philadelphia. His subject will
be, Delaware Before the Revolu-
ton"
Letters were granted this morning
ny LEICESTER tooch to Jas. L. f.umand-
son and Thomas Slack, Jr.. as admins
istrators the estate of VIM. I'd.
maHdson of Now Castle Hundred.
The funeral of Fred WeyI took n!ace
from his late home yesterday alter
noon. donbie anartette composed of
the members of the Delaware Saenyer.
bnnd sang touching hymn by Weig.
Ian d. Rev, Paul lseKchini IN 6rpapbed
short sermon and interment was
made at itverview.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-02

Little Goldie and her company ap.
paared at tho Academy of Music last
evening i'll the drama. THE Miners
Ward" The star aud artists assumed
their parts with great versatility. This
and tomorrow evening they will pre-.
sent tho realistic and the faforite
Mountain Waif." Saturday afternoon
and evening THE Miners Ward" will
be presented. This company and star
deserve success In this re.enKage-
ment. which starts this evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-02

Yachting Cruises to the West indio5.
Cuba, bern!uda etc, by tho North
Atlantic Steamship Com pany, Elegant
Steamship britannia. There viii he TWO
more cruises to the West Indies, Fch
18th aud March nth Each craiso
will last about % days These exeHr.
sions are exceptionally line IN every
respect. Tins is an excellent oppof
tunty for inyalids or pleasure SOCK
ers to visit new climate. For mtor.
nation and passage tickets apply to
Samuel f. Belts. agS, 5lT Market st.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-02
10 Tho rilnlic.

Howard Valentine, the well-known
facial operator AID Uranium udiiipu.
lator Is now located al the northeast
corner of Sixth and Shipley streets
where he will conduct the barbering
business In tha satne iirsu-cla - style
as It has always been Conducted al
that old and reliable stand. FIRST class
and utliging worEmcn in attendance.
and latias' and chll lren'a bangs trim
med IL artistic style. 1t is hoped his
friend ana the public in general will
give him a call.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-02

X ZEN -JOli NSDN At the residence of
Nr Mitchell, Gl7 y. eth street on Wed
nesdlS evening, February /. 1873. 10y the
lev. John u. q. iianna. Mr.. Suinu 4 NJ.
X 'on an i Miss hlindu Johnson, both OF
Wilmington, D.l.
Us LION FISHER AT the Asbnrv II
l.. Pars onagc. ~! Walnut street. on
wednesday evening T. bruary l.. 1893 by
the Rev- John y. &. ilHnna SIR. sanue
Isii;on and Mrs. Anna a. Fisher
both OF Wilhlingtun. Dol Kent County
News, ui hest ertOwn please copy.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-02

cgiven hearing before the commit
tee. and IL the people of Wilmington
wish to secure It's defeat, they must be
up and dong. The only way the leg.
isators have to learn the feeling OF
/ Il people is by petition and remon.
se.Gacaa, and these should be numer-
oGsly signed and sent down here rs
sooa as. pc ssible.
THE VALUED POLICY ACT,
A strong pressure Will be brought
to have the Valued Policy act re.
Eeaied, and according to the way the
insurance men make 1t act in Sussex
county, 1t really seems that this
should be done. One gentleman told
mo to day that when he caulc TO re-.
now his policy of Sl,a00 on his stock
Of store goods the agent informed
him that 1t would cost him SIPS n
year being more than double what he
formerly paid, AS he. tho same as
many others did not think he could
afford to pay such IN extortionate rate
he ID now without insurance.
tsaN MISCELLANEOUS.
hdiutant General Garrett J. Hart
and Major Edmund Mitchell, Jr., wero
mere to-day In tho interests OF the Ma.
tional Guard Of Delaware. They want
an appropriation SO the guard will be
aule 70 have an eneampment this year,
but 1t Is doubtful II such bill will
ever pass. Mr.. Coach, especially, Is
unalterably opposed to the Ieglsla.
tufe mourning any moro expense than
Is absolutely necessary. and has earn.
ed for himself the cognomen of "The
watch Dog OF the Treasury" As sew
eral other members have the same
opinion as Mr.. Cooch. it Is not proba-
bic that what ever other things may
be charged against the present Ganer.
al Assembly. that extravaganza wilt
not be one OF them.
Inc coal oil bill passed tho House
to-day, and II 1t should becoms law
VIII give MIR. Durney, the present in
spectof, what is denoted In common
parlance a soft snap" as it continues
him in office for the ensuing four
years, and extends his jurisdiction
over tho entire county.
The railway fight will no doubt be
long and bitter.
Victor Is. Wooley, the counsel of the
General Assembly, to-tlay gave de.
cision which has caused considerable
talk. lie decided that under its char
ter the Wilmington City Railway Com
pany has exclusive right" to the use
oil the streets of Wilmington for rail.
way purposes.
The promoters of the other railway
schemes say that this Is Drspusterous,
ana that II necessary they will fight 1t
In the courts. Some of the meIpb ers
are very indignant that such should
10 the case, and senator Pyle said he
thought that action should at once he
taken TO revoke that portion OF the
cnmpany's charter rotating to the OK.
elusive use of streets. Whether or not
TINS can he done is question The
any attempt to revoke a portion OF its
charter.
The Kent County Farmers Institute
anu tho fruit growers OF that county
will have u hearing before the I.egisla.
ture on Wednesday, February s. from
to $50 O'Clock In tho afternoon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-02

DR. Iiale's Household Cough cure is
Justly, entitled 10 the praise il Is rccpiv-
iHE. Whdrever introduced 1t has proven
ITSELF tbs most reilable remedy known for
whooping'cough. bronchitis. soreness oil
tie lungs aud every kiHd of Il cough from
simple cold to incipirnt conauinntiou
fnrely vegetable. Always reliable and
objective. For ale ut 2Je. and see. paI.
bottle at Bcaton emiths drug store, .th
and Pine streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-02

donation party composed of
friends from Union NJ. Il. Church and
Wesley Mission. visited MIR and Mrs.
Harris. No. 204 Porter street. last even.
ing. taking with them many articles
to make their heart glad.
The party was a very lively one, and
enloyei the visit very much. After
the usual CONCENTRATIONS supper was
served, and ali enjoyed themselves
highly. At seasondble hour they all
retired, wishing Mr. and Mrs. II long
lives and increased prosperity.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-02

The ''na'!onal game has not been
|aaopted ny tho sporting fraternity of
|olhof nations. Can it be only coin.
|sidenee that II sticks to the land OF
|Salyatton Oil where thu effect of a
MARI raii OF a hot ball can ne readily
snsaleu BY this great American liLis
Bment. Asa cure forCut- bydlses ma
|RRralhs, It tlas 10 aqaai. Pfieo Is cts
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-02

II yen want simple and reliable dives
FOR cotton, ootOrs that will not fad,
Eor wash ont use tho diamond dye epe.
[ciul cotton eotors.
diamond dyes come IN MI ah0des
|end have proved their superiority bv
Pears OF use, Il is foolish TO try her
1yestuils for cotton AZ there Is nOtb.
anE else so strong aud fast
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-02

A poop at err window may show
Bon that we carry foil line oil hot
pFatsr potllos. fountain, syriuaes. at.
IRmizers, powder BiOwaTs vastirp
SPRAYS, breast pumps and la dage1
[Rotn rubber and muslin 1Agior (
Fullerton, Druggists. 3a2 King street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-02

Shcrin Gould sold the farm of oliver
.amlson. administrator containing 9oC
aeros, this morning NJ 10 O'clock al
AhAwell holsl Mltllleto@n, Del to
Benl4miu Stelds for Is 30.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-02

The appointment ol Secretary of
state Marvel rs associate Judge In
place of Judge Houston, IL & .nerally
IaNofably received. although there are
sone who still tltnk .he ollge shnnld
haNe heen rendered to a Republican,
Now. u those who entertain these
views would have backed Thorn III 10
tho Governor, there IS no doubt but
Tie position would have been rendered
TO Mr.. t'ennewili, bnt it is very doubts
tut that lie would nave accepted il NJ
he has large and constantly incyeas
Practice. Judge Marvel Is in Tho
prime OF lite and Will no doubt iii
tito position with credit to himself.
and satisfaction to the public.
The appointment of .'ohn ID. uaw
hins az secretary OF State. WIS an I'M.
u ptrted surprise. rs it was generally
supposed that his plum would fail To
ssststnht SECRETARY Hughes. His
friehis arc greatly disappointed. and
tllega Is considerable prumbling. which
while hot loud is very deep. they ar.
gao that rs MIR. hughes has had the
experience and fully understands the
business, he should hive Lad the an.
n9ihtmcnt in preference 10 any one
as TO has, however, determined
that lis new nppoIntse shall not have
Tie benefit of his experience, as no Gas
expressed his intention OF resi- nIng al
once,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-02

There Is some mystery as To who
Wa TIE originator OF Lie uuiT,lreoti5.
ihafNet mn. which 1t Is proposed To
it5f"n upon Inc people of WI MingtoH.
~ some o. Tie commission men, who
ha2e heeA here, say that they hive
ll"EhiitE Mlaal9ter 10 do with il, bui 1t
haS ls4li n"tistd tltht none of them
.ss'.ei 70 aaSoci'ta Its passage with
hHefl nstnber7 aS thhy Lhunghl could
ba approached. tolpnei I.dwar,I r
.,iaittti, ol auss eS county, was fr4ra to
at* and HIalHttl1iS iEat hu afiKtu.tt55 +,
the bill, and viii use his best till!f.t
TO haHn It u 7ed.
II hlsaf.giimcHis in It's favor ere
not - Ill f'.tl "Hs;. hey woali rnf,tuiuIy.
Do amusing iis Gonseilds that HIS
LII Is ion He benefit Of HE Farmers
ana lr'it growers Of h"Ht ana Sussex
s1tt;ice ani TINT 1t viii not in any
way Interfere with the =trc.t m ;IfIirIs
Of Wilmington. lie stg 5 that I'd pres.
Cat tAe ittlit growers pi ktni AMI
sttSssN counties aS4 haH4ieapaeI by
AlSn liGi1.it EteS Oh thg laiHDgas
aill toG7eFM cannot compete
WITH hose who take thar, piDd}te, Ia
w ilnihgtoIl ~ bnat.9 a. wastpits3. AT II
very trit}ihg expense. Vow ghcic may
te sinatatnE III th,s Argument. were
" mt wnsi KNOWN fact that tie pf+o.
4EtGia III those ait4tie=, end al tIJ3,i.
st.t3iea NUT, berries auti vegetables 10
lEiHdeIphta Aew ioia, wIa6re n
fB1i az ll.e : featiHesI han Wodid 30
Sstiia in u lining tun
.f3tf, IL tshs1 Eoaaie IN o. seIa
Them p.oahep mere and compete with
2 OLA anra FROM NsR Jegsog PeuusY;-
- ard atpiHiaua nn!er al4surii
5t5ilii3is Il HI aGns that ti.gy w5ns
legislation 70 Jflve aat all compilation
mi "a. 4fFSr -. Il =
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-02

MIR. .fohn Price of the BeleYuei
Hotel, Ninth ward, Informs US that
jamAs Lyons Is breaking tis bucRimgI
pony which WAS purchased By Mr.
Johnson, tho salonn keeper ON Vest
froat street. II MAS predicted that i'll
could not t5e broken, but Air. Lyons
is now driving it, md it ia becoming
quito lnamEs GGala. Rs SAYS IL ii Is the
worst one III the lot, 1t viii be snap
to break ,ha others.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-02

The House reeonNcncd at $50
O'Clock. no Joint resolution author.
ling Willard salisbury to publish his
Iathel 5 chancery reports, was on mo,
tioa OF Mir. Harrington adopted.
On motion of Captain Daisey tbe
publishing of II new REVISED Code was
adopted.
The following bills were pissed:
Actt to PROVIDE two assessors and two
collectors for Mtspitlion hundred; act
e. lay out road from Frederick to
towers Beach;a act tn lay ont new road
n hehton hundred; act to ineorpornte
wyoming Castle. X. Il. il.
Adjourned to 10 Il. m. to.morraw
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-02
Butcher. photographer. 7so Market


Oyster Supper.
bazaar and oyster supper will he
helI ~ Mt Lebanon NJ. L. Church at
Rock land. on Thursday and Saturday,
the 9th aud huh inats., for tile benefit
Of the trustees Tho ladies of Rock
land know how to make entertain
mehts of this Kind popular. and the
youn% men should patronize them
literally.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-02

Miss Lizzie ID, Hates is visiting reta.
lives III Bon Air, Richmond. Va.
AIR Moadr Is going to preach TO
moral men to.night.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-02
FIFTH edition.
DROWNED IN THE oHKIsrIANA.

! Robert Hoey Either Falls Overheard
o. Wanted to Die-Thc Body Not Ke.
covered.
Wether Robert Hoey, a saloon keen.
err at Second and VunBuren streets.
was tired Of this life or accidentally
fell into the Christlana river from
King street wharf, 10 unknown bub
mat he was drowned last night Ia
fact.
Shortly before Z O'Clock last night
Hoey was seen walking down King
street toward tho wharf. Some say he
was intoxicated, but this is denied by
many OF Lis friends, as he had not
drank anything Tor some Time. He
hailed Il number OF friendsa as he passed
down the street, and they shp;iosIng
him to be going down to the steainer
Delaware, Which was then laying at
the wharf, thought nothing of the
matter.
Just after they had passed than a
splash vas heard. as was also the cry
of man overheard They returned
to the wharf and saw their friend
struggling III the water. Some OF tile
hands on tho tug Meteor threw o line
TO Hoey, but he refused to grasp 1t.
The men then launched boat, but be.
fore they could reach him, Hocy sank
from view.
Coroner Kirk was notified. Moan.
while Patroiman Tucker had secured a
set OF graphing irons and started to
search for tho body, but the patrolman
gave 1t up after an hour OF hard work.
Ex Coroner Sparks and a number OF
other men werc engaged In dragging
Tor the body this morning, but the
tide filling the creek with ice, tho
search was given up until this after.
noon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-02
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Tho place to got your children $
Dresses made y at Huktil and PUists,
2n1 aud latEall sts.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-02

Fine mixei siIsle on double tuaps
AZ W z eitt5 per dozen Mt j. J. smith
Fourth and Shipiey streets.