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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-21

which belong essentially to the
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-21

The Republican managers III Mary
lard, wiser than those in Virginia,
have forbidden their three defeated
Congressional candidates to make con
tests for the seats to which they were
not elected, simply for the purpose of
obtaining the two thousand dollars
which Congress may, at its pleasure,
give contestants. Fair minded Repub
licans in Virginia, while opposed to
the new election law. concede that it
was fairly executed last Tuesday, and,
up to date at least, a State can make
such laws as pleases it, provided they
bear equally upon all its people,
AgeG. Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-21

The great numbers of Republicans
who were complaining that the Demo
Gratis had not brought prosperity out
of chaos within year of their aces
sion to power, will now have their turn
at explaining the impossibility of do
ing such thing, for it is confidently
demanded and expected that this cleo
ton will promptly restore prosperity,
Notwithstanding it will be a year be-
fore any of the Congressman just elect
ed will be able to appear in the halls
of national legislation.
The truth is that whatever comes in
the shape of better times now, or with
in the next two years, will be from the
direct effect of the Democratic govern
ment which was placed in power in
1892. The Republicans will take credit
for this as sure as it happens, or try to
do it, and there are many persons who
will not know any better; those who
do not examine or cannot understand
the true relations of things 1t is just
as reasonable to blame the sun for ice
aud cold weather as it is to blame the
Democratic party for the hard times
of the past year or two.-NOrJo&k
Landmark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-21

The night has thousand eyes,
And the day but one
Yet the light of the bright world dies
With the dying sun.
The mind has a thousand eyes
And the heart but one;
Yet the light of whole life dies
When love is done
T. W. BOurdiLZ0n.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-21

No. for Roanoke, Radford, Bristol Bueiieiu
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tanooga.
No. (Vestibuled Limited) for Roanoi L Isris
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Pullman sleepers to New Orleans and Mem
phis, Dining car attached.
For tickets, time-cards and all information
call on M: f. Bragg, L. z. A, agent, Norfolk
Western Railroad.
W. b. BEVILI, Gen. Pass. Agt
Roanoke. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-21

There is no friend like the old friend
who has shared our morning days,
No greeting like his welcome, no
homage like his praise;
Fame is the scentless sunfiower, with
gaudy crown of gold;
But friendship is the breathing rose.
with sweet in every fold.
@. W. Holiness
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-21

Itch on human. mango on horses,
dogs and all stock, cured in so minutes
by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. This
never fails. Sold by w. M. Allen, Drug
gists, Staunton, Va.
Dec 6, SO, 1y.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
rnE rnEE IfBRARr OPENED

=
A Fine Attendance ut the Inauguration
OF the FIRST Public Free Library in
Wilmington.
The Free Library opened punctually
ct 8 O'Clock Il. m.i Monday, without any
ceremony whatever.
Citizens came in quietly, obtained
their books and as quietly left. The
storm interfered, no doubt, with the
extent OF attendance, but still by 10
o'clock every department in the big
library room had its group of book bor-
rowers and book hunters.
During the first hour number of
leading citizens dropped in, among them
was Judge Wales, William z. Bancroft,
Daniel W. Taylor, President w. P.
Taylor, of the Wilmington Institute,
Enos l.. Doan and Col. Enoch Moore.
Judge Wales congratulated the library
officials on the apparent advantages of
the new library room, its good light,
high ceiling atfording good ventilation,
the cumlnodiousness Ot the apartment
itself and other points observable. The
judge expressed the opinion of numbers
OF other citizens who spoke similar
words of warm approval of the new
condition of things.
A representative of The GAZETTE
went through the ordeal of borrowing
a book and noting the exact time &C.
cupied found himself in possession of
his book within 10 seconds of the
moment of going TO the desk. The pro-
cess is extremely simple. The first two
letters of the authors name is quickly
ascertained on the back of tine volume
as it lies on the shelf The borrower just
takes it ont and handing it to one of the
attendants, the record is made with
stamp on the borrowers card, and then
the whole work is done,
In this description of the modus
| operandi of obtaining book, every
thing as regards quick service, depends
on the borrowers being acquainted with
the name of the author and whether the
book belongs to fiction, history, geogra.
| ply or whatever other department.
ENocH MOORE RANKS FIRST.
Colonel Enoch Moore takes rank as
the first book borrower from the new
Free Library. His book is "Short
Skies" by Henry G. Bunner. The next
in line is Enos L. Doan, who selected
Education of Man" by t'reebel.
The reading tables and newspaper
files have very suitable location, with
excellent light. There were readers
there early Monday morning. The big
capacious apartment gives most favor
able impression, its good light and lofty
ceiling being among its best points.
The whole staff Of the library was in
attendance Monday morning. They in
cluded the following officials: Librar-
ian Arthur Tyler, Assistant Librarian
Mrs. Mary A. Resag, and the following
assistants, Miss Emma Ochiltree, Miss
Edith Barnes, Miss +. Allen, Miss Mary
o'Donnell, Miss Margaret Janvier, Miss
| |. Hillegas.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
CHARGED WITH STEALING WHEAT.
Prisoners Arraigned In Municipal Court
for Caring Away Grain.


Samuel Scofcld and George Pike
were arraigned in municipal court, last
Monday, charged with stealing wheat
from tho William Lea & Sons Company.
The grain was damaged in the recent
fire. Sergeant Bailey testified that conf
plant had been made in reference to
the larceny of the grain and, armed
with search warrant, he went to a
shanty occupied by the defendants and
found several bags of the grain. They
also had q wagon-load of wheat ready
to take to Elsmere, where they pro-
posed to sell it, Officer WEIGH made
the arrest of the prisoners.
William Lea testified that several
persons had asked him if they could
have the wheat and he replied that the
grain belonged to the insurance COM
pany and not to the firm. The wheat was
partially submerged in water.
Caleb p. johnson, Jr., shipping clerk
for the firm, testified that the grain was
worth 25 cents per bushel. There were
so bushels stolen.
Thomas Magee, watchman at the
mills, said that he saw two men row
down the creek in boat, Wednesday
night, after wheat and he yelled to them
to get away. He did not recognize tine
occupants Of the boat. Tho moon was
shining at the time, but the witness said
he did not know any more about the
boat and its occupants than did the
moon.
Thomas Byers said he purchased two
bushels of the wheat from three men,
who were strangers to him, and paid 25
cents per bushel for the grain.
Mrs. Cakes purchased five bushels
and paid 25 cents per bushel for the
wheat.
Charles Wilbank purchased 10 bushels
of the wheat.
John Poinsett said he saw the men
taking wheat away Saturday afternoon.
The wheat was in the water and the
men believed they had right to take
the grain.
John ]. Gardiner testified that he
hauled the wheat for Norris Pike to
people who purchased it in Eastlake.
Several witnesses testified that Pike
was home Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday of last week, when the
wheat was stolen.
Scofield was held in 5000 bail for the
upper court He desired to know who
owned the wheat, but was told by the
court that it certainly did not belong to
him. Pike was dismissed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
HARRISON STREET cuApEI.
Its Opening sunday--Interesting Exer-
ciaes and Liberal Contributions.

Sunday was n memorable day to
Wilmington Methodists in general and
to the Methodists of the northwestern
part Of the city in particular. II was
tho occasion of the formal opening of
Harrison Street Chapel,
The edifice, a pretty structure of q
Gothic style of architecture, stands on
the south side of Seventh street about
midway between Harrison and Franklin.
II is built of Avondale granite and
brick, the front being Of the former and
the rear and side walls of the latter.
The front elevation shows sharp
pointed gable, containing three windows
filled with cathedral glass. The main
entrance Is at the northwest corner of
the building. The interior finish is
handsome. The ceiling and pulpit are
finished in natural wood colois and the
wells are frescoed in an orange tint.
The pulpit is in recess on the east side
aud its furniture is of oak. The audi
torium is roomy and Illuminated by
electricity.
Sundays services were extremely
interesting and largely attended.
Bishop Cyrus ID. Foss, d. D., LII. D.,
of Philadelphia, preached in the morn
lAls ouDJCGb wac luC Lung vi
God for Man as Manifested in Jesus"
and his text Roman VIII, 49, At the
conclusion of the discourse collection
amounting to $4,000 was taken. The
Rev. John D. G. Hanna served as finan.
cier.
A platform meeting was held in the
afternoon. Seasonable addresses were
delivered by II. L. George, the Rev. F.
Burgette Short, the Rev. Isaac Jewell,
the Rev. 7. E. Terry, Chief Justice
Charles B. Lore, Joseph Pyle. the Rev.
John Y. Dobbins, D. D., and tho Rev.
| Thomas Hanlon, d. D., president of
Pennington, N. j., Seminary, and music
was furnished by the Sunday-school
and an orchestra. During the after.
noon subscriptions aGgregating $500
were received.
DIR. Hanlon preached in the evening.
The sermon was preceded by song
service conducted by Mr.. Short. Ser
vices will be held nightly this week,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15

For the week ended at noon Saturday
10 deaths were reported to Registrar
Colouhoun, as compared with II for the
corresponding week of last year, classi-
fed as follows; Males, 10; females, o;
whites, 10; colored, A; adults, Z; minors,
IL; native, 10; foreign, A. Deaths re-
suited from the following causes
Pneumonia, 4; Bright's disease, 2; con-
vulsions, 2; gastri,is, 2; grip, 2; atelecta-
sis, bronchitis, consumption, mem
,braneous Group, hepatitis, inflammation
of bowels, scrofula, each. There were
s births during the week, as compared
with 10 for the same period last year,
classified as follows: White males, 8;
white females, 8; colored females, Q.
Twenty marriages took place during the
week, as compared with for the cor
responding period last year, 10 white
and colored.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
CHICKEN THIEVES LASHED.
Many Farmers Viewed the Affair
With Much Satisfaction.


Each OF the coiored Quartet Received
Fifteen Lashes and viii Receive Fifteen
More Next Saturlay-Two Victims in
the Pinory-A Large Crowd Present.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
New CASTLE. Feb. l0.-0De of the largest
crowds that ever attended whipping
since the time the ''cat' was laid upon this
backs of Woods and Segars, the notorious
crooks, several years ago. was in attend
ance to-day when the gates of the Jail yard
were opened.
Visitors from New York, Philadelphia
and various places began arriving on the
early train. and by noon it was estimated
that there were over SOC strangers in town.
At the opening of the gates they crowded
into the Jail yard and for an hour there
was constant stream in that direction.
TWO NEGROES IN THE PfLLoRY.
Morris Gooding, whose punishment is
for horse stealing and Levi Gibson, who
murderously assaulted Miss Josephine
Landy, both colored, stood an hour in the
pillory, from II to ~ o'clock, the objects
of the gaze Of hundreds who had never
witnessed the sight before.
THE SHERIFF SWINGS THE "cAT,"
At noon precisely Sheriff Gould and
Warden Francis appeared, and there was
much pushing and crowding before
space was cleared around the post large
enough to give the officials room.
Robert Brown was the first victim and
took his 10 lashes very cody, the lashes
being laid on lightly.
John Smittox, a muscular negro, con-
victed Of arson, took 20 lashes in an in
different manner. He will be given an
hour in the pillory next Saturday
Henry Fields, the first of the quartet Of
colored chicken thieves, was the next
victim. He was given Is lashes and will
receive Is more next Saturday. The sheriff
laid the whip on fairly hard, and the pris-
oner's body underwent some amazing
conturtions, but he went away smiling.
Henry Floyd, small negro received his
firstlnstalment OF Is in stoical manner.
George Platter, a good-lool1ing negro
looked neither to the right nor to the left
while receiving his punishment and never
changed countenance while the 10 blows
were falling.
James Sunders. the last of the quartet,
seemed to suffer most, and a few drops OF
blood trickled down his back as the last Of
the 10 lashes fell. All four will be again
whipped next Saturday.
Morris Gooding. convicted of horse
stealing, received 10 lashes laid on hard,
which he endured without wincing and
left the post with grin on his face. He
will receive 80 more next Saturday.
Many farmers were present and viewed
the punishment of the four chicken
thieves with much satisfaction.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
DEATH OF JOHN MULYEy4.
A Successful Contractor and Builder, Was
the Constructor of the Fine Washington
School Building.

A Successful Contractor and Builder, Was
the Constructor of the Fine Washington
School Building.
John Mulvena, the contractor and
builder, died aboutmidnight last Friday
night at his home Sixth and Van Buren,
streets. The cause OF death was pncu-
monia.
The deceased was one of the most
successful Of the younger contractors of
the city. He was extremely enter
prising. He was always at work, his
business policy being to keep going and,
during hard times, to accept q contract
that simply paid expenses. This kept
him before the public aud enabled him
to pick up the more paying jobs imme-
diately they offered. His enterprise
and energy brought him in plenty Of
business, the result being that he was
the constructor of very largenumber
of houses in the city. He was the con-
structor of the new Washington school,
considered the finest building OF its kind
in the city.
His wife and four children, the
youngest, daughter, born half an hour
after the fathers decease, survive him.
Mr.. Mulvena was but 80 years of age.
He was born in Ireland, coming here Is
years ago. He married daughter of
the late James Ferry.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
THEY NEED 400 MORE SETTINGS.
The Second Baptist Church Inadequate
for the Crowds That Attend the Sunday
Services.

The Second Baptist Church Inadequate
for the Crowds That Attend the Sunday
Services.
The trustees of the Second Baptist
Church find that the seating accommo-
dation at the church, Ninth and Frank
lin streets, is quite inadequate to meet
the demands of the large crowds that
attend the services morning and even
ing.
II is stated that the officers propose
throwing open the two side rooms of the
present auditorium which will allow of
an additional 400 seats. The room where
the congregation meets is the Sunday
school apartment, the auditorium proper
of the now church being yet unbuilt.
The present flourishing condition of the
Second Baptist Church encourages the
trustees towards the hope that in the
near future they may see their way
towards commencement of the con
struction of the regular church edifice.
The ministratlons of the Rev. Mr..
Meeser, the new pastor, are remarkably
successful, the regular attendance at the
services both Sunday and during the
week is larger than has been the expert
ence of the church for very many years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15

Sunday, February 18th, the Elkton
Catholic Church will be reopened with
imposing ceremony. Bishop Curtis will
celebrate pontitical high mass at IL
o'clock, when Vicar General Lyons will
preach. There will be pontitical high
vespers in the afternoon of the same
day, at $50, when the bishop will
preach. Del Puente, the world.renowned
singer, will sing on the occasion. The
new paintings in the church are magni.
ticent reproductions of the great masters.
ardo's"Anrunciation" is commands
ing special attraction Many Whining
tonians are expected to be present at the
celebration. Trains leave the p, w. s.
b. station at 1915 a. M, and 1906 p. m.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
KNOWLEDGE

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tends to personal enjoyment when
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adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
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dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval Of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid.
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance
. Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if odared.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15

Mondays session of Wilmington
NJ. E. Preachers Association began with
devotional exercises conducted by the
Rev. r. Irving Watkins of Dover. Cur
rent events were reviewed by the Rev.
]. b. Quigg. The Rev. F. Burgette
Short spoke of the opening of Harrison
Street Chapel, which took place Sum
day, and reported that the days collec-
tions amounted to about $1,000. The
Rev. james Conner reported that he
took his missionary collection Sunday
and that it exceeded his missionary col
lection for last year. Changers of the
Public Schools" was the subject of re-
marks by Messrs. Wallin, Conner, Dill,
Watkins, Hanna, Otis, Short and Du-
laney. The benediction was pronounced
by the Rev. Isaac Jewell.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
A BoY,s LIFE sY UFFED OUT.

His Companion Piayfuliy Levelled a
Loaded Gun at His Head aud Pulled
the Trigger.
The life of Sidney Gibson, 7 years old,
was snuffed out in the twinl 10 Of an
eye at his home in Georgetown, Friday
evening. The boy who did the shooting
was Frederick Barr, his little cousin.
Owen Gibson, the deceased's brother,
returned from cunning trip and stood
the loaded gun up in corner of the
room.
Barr seized the weapon, placed it on
table and aimed the barrel at Gibson.
His grandmother saw him aud cried
"Don't shoot; don't shoot" But before
she could reach Barr he had pulled the
trigger. The charge entered Gibson's
shoulder and killed him instantly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
81. JOHN,s oHURoH.
Its Order of Exercises During the scass
of Lent.

Ata ohboa - ASAtathsN7 AFaAhhB tho ochhuh
Services will be held in St. Johns
Church during Lent IS follows:
Sundays-Fifth, 1890 a. M, p, M;
second, third, fourth and sixth, $50 a.
M, 1890 a. M, 4 p. m.
Week days-Monday, Tuesday, Thurs.
day and Saturday, (childrens) p. M;
Wednesday, 1880 u. M, 7.45 p. M; Fri.
day, 1880 a. m.
Holy Week-Monday, Tuesday and
Saturday, 0 q. M, p. M; Thursday.
1890 a. M, A p. M; Wednesday and
Good Friday, 1890 a. M, 7.45 p. m.
Baptism, Easter even, p. m.
Confirmation, Trinity Sunday, 4 p, in.
Holy communion, all Sundays and
other holy days.
Subjects-Sundays-4 p. m.-Second
Sunday, February 18Th, Babylon, the
City Of Sensualists;" third Sunday, Feb.
ruary goth, "Tyre, the City OF Mer-
chants" fourth Sunday, March 4th,
"Athens, the City of Artists" fifth Sun
cay, March 18th, "Rome, the City of
Monopolists," by the Bishop of Della
ware; sixth Sunday, March 18th, "Jeru-
salem, the City of Religionists."
ST. Georges Mission-Edge Moor
Sundays and Fridays, 7.45 p. m.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15

Mrs. Maggie Z. stoner, daughter Of
the late Rev, ]. w. Weston, who was
pastor of Mt. Salem Church about 20
years ago, died Thursday at Norris
town, PA. She had been head druggist
at the Hospital Tor the Insane for about
two years and was found dead in bed
at that institution. Death was due to
neuralgia Of the heart. She had been in
poor health for some time. She was
formerly druggist in Philadelphia.
Her funeral took place in this city
Monday afternoon. Services were
held in Mt. Salem Church by the Rev.
I. L. Terry, assisted by the Rev. S. Nj.
Morrnn
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15

Bishop Curtis will ofticiate at Elkton
next Sunday.
Presiding Elder Barrett will lecture
at Principle, Nd, this evening.
Wildwood NJ. L. Church was reopened
Sunday with services conducted by
the Revs. ]. S. Willis and S. d. Max
well.
81. Paul's NJ. E. Sunday-school will
celebrate its missionary anniversary
Sunday afternoon, March 18th.
st. Pauls M. Z. Church will elect
four trustees February Gath, three of
whom, successors to Joseph Pyle, L. H.
Spencer and H. ]. Guthrie, will be
chosen for the full term of three years,
and one will be elected for one year, to
finish the term of the late Adam j.
Schrack,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15

The degree staff of Naomi Lodge,
Daughters of Rebekah, I. o. o. F., used
its new paraphernalia for the first time
Wednesday evening, when it initiated
two candidates for membership. Sew.
eral addresses, complimenting the lodge
for securing such fine outfit and for
the excellence of its degree work, were
made, after which Past Grand Richard
Burton, Jr., was presented with hand
some regalia. The lodge will give a
supper in the auditorium of Odd Fell
lows Hall February 22d.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
THE CITY PAYS $4,000.
City Solicitor Elliott Paid Over the S,
of $4,000 to Park Commission

City Solicitor Elliott Paid Over the Sum
of $4,000 to Park Commissioners
Candy and Mention.
City Solicitor George Elliott paid over
to Park Commissioners William NJ.
Candy and Dennis j. Mention, last
Saturday, the sum of $4,000 for the
Wawaset park lots.
The deed making the land city
property was recorded ON Saturday.
There Is yet a claim aggregating
almost $500 due the two commissioners
on account of interest and taxes, bur-
then they took upon themselves for the
purpose of acquiring the lands. 1t is
understood that petition will be pre-
sented to Council for the payment of
the sum as although it was not incurred
according to formal law it is due the
commissioners in equity, as they ex-
pended il for the city.