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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01

inlCorrospondence of Gazette and Journal
ODESSA, Jan. 25.-An excitement was
caused in the primary department of
the public school, yesterday, by a man
named John Thorn. He went to the
school room door and asked for May
Smith. The teacher pointed out the
child to him, when he said he wished
the child to go with him, as he was her
papa. The child did not want to go, but
Thorn insisted, and the teacher said {:
"May, if You will promise me to
go Immediately to your aunt's you
may CO." In the meantime, the
aunt had heard of Thorn's object
and meeting him at Fourth and
High streets demanded the child
and took her, leaving Thorn to gowhere
he pleased. Thorn, about three weeks
ago, married the mother of the little
girl, The mother has been almost an
invalid for years, and has never had the
care of the child. Mrs. Satterfeld, the
aunt, has had the child some time, and
loves her as her own. All parties seem
perfectly satisfied for things to remain
as they are except Thorn. The latter
now lives in Philadelphia, but formerly
at Farnhurst. lie is painter by trade.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01
ROBBED ms FRIEND.
Burton Wilson Knew Alexander Rhome
when He Travelled with Barnum's Show
and He ReneMR Old Acquaintance.

When He Travelled With Barnum's Show
and He Renews Old Acquaintance.
Alexander Rhome, German, So years
old, formerly travelled with Barnum,
Baily & Hutchinson's biggest Show
on Earth" So did Burton Wilson, who
used to train goats for the great show
man. When the shows were CONSOLE
dated, some years ago, Wilson and
Rhome severed their connection with
the circus. Rhome drifted to this city,
where he started hair-oil establish
ment, while Wilson became wanderer
on the face of the earth.
Friday the latter came to this city
from Baltimore, Md. He stopped with
man living on the New Castle cause
way, and while there learned that his
old friend Rhome was a prosperous
hair-oil merchant on the causeway. He
made haste to renew the acquaintance
of Rhome and called upon him at his
South Wilmington home.
When Wilson took his departure,
Rhome missed box containinga watch
and chain belonging to his late wife
and scarf-pln with a horseshoe In the
centre. And this is how the above story
happened to be told. 1t all happened
about 6 p. M, Wednesday. Wilson
was arrested and locked up at the police
station. On Thursday he was given q
hearing before Judge Ball, who held the
Snowman in the sum of $500 bail fol
further examination.
Burton Wilson was rearraigned in
municipal court on Thursday charged
with stealing lady's watch and chair
and horse shee pin from John Rhome, {
German. The case was dismissed owing
to.insufficient evidence.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01
pEYIYSULAR RAILROADS.
Prospects of the Elkton and Middletown--
The Proposed Greeusborough and Fed
eralsburg Branch.

Prospects of the Elkton and NIiddletown.-
The Proposed Greensborough and Fed
eralsburg Branch.
ELKToN, Nd, Jan. ga meeting of
the oorporators of the Elkton g. Middle
town Railroad Company was held yes
terday afternoon at the National Bank
of Elkton, there being present Mr..
Jacob Tome of Port Deposit, II. ii.
Brady of Chesapeake City, Thomas
Drennen and DIR. John II. lamar OF
Elkton. A day was set for opening
stock subscription books. 1t is gener-
ally understood that this company rep
resents the interests Of the Philadelphia,
Wilmington " Baltimore Railroad Com
pany and has an appropriation from the
State of Maryland of S59,000 for the
construction of this road between here
and Middletown, on the Delaware divi-
sion of the r., w. & B, The recently
incorporated Elkton g. Southern Rail-
road Company is at the present time
trying to get the Maryland Legislature
to transfer the sum named TO their
credit, and to that end have introduced
bill. The Elkton & Middlotown road
has been Incorporated since 1880. With
the exception Of procuring survey it
had made no move looking to the COM
pletion of the line. II is stated by mem.
beers of the company that the Philadel-
phia, Wilmington Il Baltimore Railroad
Company means business and that work
will shortly be commenced.
GREENsBoRoUGH TO FREDERICKSBURG.
DENTON, Nd, Jan. 24.-At meeting
called by the friends of the proposed
Greensborough 81 fredericksburg Branch
railroad number of representative citi-
zens Of Caroline county gathered at the
court house yesterday and discussed the
practicabilIty of having the Legislature
repeal the law which subscribes $50, 900
to aid the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany in the construction of the road
above referred to. Elias w. Williamson
was chairman Of the meeting and j.
Boon Dukes secretary. Speeches were
made by Col. =. W. Downs, Joseph IL.
Bernard, j. W. Kerr and others, in
which diversified opinions were en-!
pressed. 1t was plain that there was q
sentiment in favor of making overture>
to the Baltimore IL Ohio to have the
Elkton IL Southern railroad continue it,
line down the Peninsula. A committee
consisting of b. Gootee Stevens, w. j
Davis and Joseph II. Bernard, was APP
pointed to visit the Pennsylvania rail
road authorities and learn definitely
what they intended to do about con
structing the road, and should they fai
to give any assurance of an early con
struction of the road the members of thu
General Assembly from this county will
be asked to have repealed the contem
plated bond issue of 100000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01

of those times, either for going to church
or TO sociable gatherings. People would
laugh nowadays to sec the strange spec
tacle Of the big white-topped wagons
coming along into town in line.
To show the marked thinking organs
of the dog, would like to recall the
one had when ! was a lad. lie was
very fond of riding in the light cart. 1t
was the stylish thing to do and he
seemed to understand all that. Lest he
should oversleep himself tho mornings
we went into town he would watch
when the shafts were left down over
night, for then he knew there was n
ride. lie would lie down right on the
shafts and sleep there so TINT he could
not be left behind. When we got into
the city he still kept in the light cart. He
would not foolishly get out and run
around town like other dogs. He was
glad enough to see his master, q lad OF
10 or IL years when be came back
The first dearborn, called Yankee
wagon, which by the way, none but old
folks would remember now, was owned
by Caleb Perkins, who lived about four
miles up the Philadelphia pike.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01

Rev. E. L. Hubbard lectured in Union
Church Thursday evening under the
auspices of Union Chapter, Epworth
League. His subject was, as the Clam
a Crank?" The lecture was interest
ing and the attendance large. After the
lecture Mr. Hubbard and his wife were
given a reception at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank A. Mitchell, No.
oil Van Buren, street, Among those
present were Robert Mcbride, Frank
Hoffecker, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sim
kins, Mr.. and Mrs. William N. McCor-
mick, John Bickins, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Stewart, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Mcdaniel, A. V. Hysore, Mrs. Benjamin
King, George Yandegrift, Mrs, Griffen-
berg, Mr.. and Mrs. Lowden, Miss
Mitchell, Miss Francis, Mr.. and Mrs.
George ii. Crawford, George w. Todd,
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard +. Davis, DR.. j.
w. Mullin, the Rev. and Mrs. j. Il.
Amos, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Woodrow
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Joseph, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Broadway, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Mcclure, Mrs. NJ. E,
Francis, Mr.. and Mrs. Levi P. Church
Mr.. and Mrs. +. H. Richards, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Biscoe and Mrs. Robert
Biscoe.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01
LAID TO REST.

Impressive Services at tho Funeral of
Mrs. ID. Lee Vickrey, at Bridgeville.
Special Correspondenceot Gazette and journal
BRIDGEvILLE, Jan. 25.-The remains
of Mrs. b. Lee Vickrey, daughter of r.
w. Cannon, were inferred in the ceme-
terry here yesterday afternoon beside
those of her mother, who was buried
less than week ago.
The service, which was held at the
house at 3 o'clock, was conducted by
the Rev. ], H. Howard, pastor of Lewes
NJ. L. Church.
Though the weather was very inclem-
ent it had no effect on the large number
of friends of the deceased, who came to
pay their last tribute of respect.
The body was resting in handsome
steel gray cloth covered casket, around
which were arranged profuse floral
tributes that were very handsome.
The singing by Mr.. 5. S. Pennewill oil
Greenwood was very effective.
The pall-bearers were l.. j. Moore
G. B. Graef, w. Layton, z. IL. Stuart
Horace Sudler and J. L. Davis.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01
TILE SCHOOL AocEprEp.
Satisfactory Settlement of the Difference
Between the Board of Education an'
the Contractor.

Satisfactory Settlement of the Differences
Between the Board of Education and
the Contractor.
There was a special meeting of the
Board of Education, last night week, 90
consider several matters of Importance
relating TO the new grammar school At
Fifteenth and Washington streets. The
board succeeded in amicably adjusting
the difficulty in regard to the mooted
grammar school question.
Mr.. Baynard read communication
from the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation Offering to furnish flag for the
new school building. The secretary
was instructed TO return thanks to the
association and inform them that the
board had already accepted flag for
the school.
Mr.. Baynard also stated that the com
mittee on Mo. "a school had awarded
the contract for furniture to j. d j. N.
Hartman and John NJ. Sander, and the
contract for curtains and transoms to
Forbes & Co.
The new building committee reported
that they had examined the grammar
school building and found that it has
been satisfactorily constructed in con-
formity with the plans and specifica-
tions of Il. i. Rice, architect. The COM
mittee recommended that the board
accept the school and that the sum of
$4,000 be allowed Contractor Mulvena
on account, the balance of the claim,
$3,75l, to be withheld tu secure the
board from loss in case of suit being
brought against the board by persons
xxyl,n fttpniphaH f,notario1 thn
tractors.
The committee reported that they had
found the heating apparatus satisfactory
and recommended that an order for
$1,000 be drawn in favor of Joseph
Jenkins, plumber, leaving balance due
of 1910. The balance will be paid
when test has been made and the
heating apparatus proves satisfactory.
On motion of David Coyle it was de.
cided to close the public schools on the
afternoon of February I'd, in order to
give the pupils an opportunity to visit
| the new grammar school.
An agreement was received from City
Solicitor Elliott, drawn up between
John Mulvena and the Board of Edu-
cation, wherein Mulvena agreed tc
exempt from liability by reason of liti'
CATION which might arise through the
failure of the contractors to settle with
persons furnishing material for the
schools.
On motion of Mr.. Baynard the secre
tary was directed to furnish certificate
of Indebtedness for $4,000 to Contra
National Bank and charge the same K
the account of John Mulvena, contractor
The board showed its liberality By
giving Mulvena $4,000 more than they
purposed doing at the interesting meet
ing on Monday week, and the sum with
held was $3,754 instead of $6,754 a
previously proposed. Mulvena will re
ceive the remaining sum as soon as h
furnishes the board with releases from
all persons holding claims against tn
new school building.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01
BOUND TO BE DELAWAREANs.

Those who Were Expatriated by the
Boundary Line Change Will Ask the
Court TO Put Them Bnck Into Della
ware.
WEST CHESTER, Pa, Jan. 26.-The
State Boundary Line Commission to
adjust the line between Pennsylvania
and Delaware have finished their report,
but the newly-made Pennsylvanians arc
determined to remain Delawareans.
They have refused to recognize the
assessor from Pennsylvania, and will
take the matter to the Supreme Court.
The Pennsylvanians, in hope of paci-
flying their newly-acquired brethren,
last night nominated some of the new
corners for responsible township offices,
and argue that the strangers from Della
ware were always Pennsylvanians, that
they were never Delawareans, and that
it was the mistake of the State Inca
fault OF the head; not the heart.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear There is
only one way to cure Deafness, and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an inhamed condition OF the
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube.
When this tube gets inflamed you have a
runbling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when it is entirely closed Deafness is the
result, and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its
normal condition, hearing will be de-
stroyed forever; nine eases out of ten are
caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an
intlammed condition of the mucous sur.
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars fol
any case of Deafness lcaused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
+. ]. CHENEY e. CO., Toledo, o.
s@3-Sold by druggists. 75c,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01
DIR. FINLEr,s APPOINTMENT.
A Wilmington Physician Elected Resi-
dent Physician at the Altoona Hospital

"A wilmington A1AtSteu MUST
dent Physician at the Altoona Hospital.
The Altoona, Pa, Times says "Dr.
S. e. Finley, the new resident physician
at the Altoona hospital, and the success
sor to DIR. w. II. Huston, arrived in the
city last evening on a Philadelphia ex-
press. His selection was made some
time ago, the authorities of the hospital
having excellent recommendations as to
the ability of the appointee for the try
ing duties he has assumed. DR.. Finley
is young man, has been resident of
Wilmington, Del, and the Times
hopes he will be successful in his new
field of professional labors. lie was
called upon last evening to attend to his
first case, that of the brakeman who
was injured in the Gallitzin tunnel"
DIR. Finley is q son of Real Estate
Agent Edgar A. Finley of this city.
The position he has been appointed to
is very important one. At the present
moment he has over 40 railroad casualty
patients to attend to. DIR, Finley's dis
trict is the whole track territory from
Pittsburg to Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01
KNOWLEDGE

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ter than others and enjoy life more, with
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the needs of physical being, will attest
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Its excellence is due 70 its presenting
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and permanently curing constipation
It 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 il is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs il for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, hut il is man.
1factured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the Eame, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01

/ I'D D.. Vandever, OBJ
II Gil againstAy term of court, 1879,
l tanned at Tthe law committee and
be referplitor with power to satisfy
the cittall deem advisable.
i, it as ukance providing for tho sale
Apfibution Of the ordinances,
andAnd laws of the city, introduced
CHI Ratledge, was given first and
bid readings and referred to the
J NICE and law committees. 1t author
u the clerk of Council to sell the
looks, says the proceeds of their sale
ihall be turned over to the city treasurer
md credited to the printing appropria-
ion and fixes the prices as follows !:
Sleep back, $50; cloth back, So; paper
pack, 81.
On motion Of Mr.. Ratledge the terms
If the temporary executive officers of
he Board Of Health were extended to
Nav 1st.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01

people overlooked the importance of per-
manently beneficial effects and were salts
fled with transient action; but now that it
is generally known that Syrup of Figs will
permanently cure habitual constipation,
well-informed people will not buy other
laxatiyes, which act for time, but finally
iniure the system.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01
Annual Reunion of TRINITY Guild.

Trinity Guild had its reunion Thurs
day evening. The attendance was large
and the affair pleasant The exercises
included vocal solos by Mrs. Howard
L. Pyle, Mr.. Davis and Mr., Harrison, a
vocal duet by Mrs. Pyle and Miss Heck,
q recitation by Miss Primrose, piano
duct by Misses Cause and Wilson and
piano and mandolin duets by Mrs. Lynn
dali and Hugh Baker. Refreshments
were served.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01
Her Dead Dody Found in the woods,

WEST WINsTEp, Conn, Jan. 3d.
The body of Miss Minnie L. Porter,
who has been missing from home for a
few weeks, was found in Norfolk yes
terday by woodchopper. The body
was found under tree and was partially
undressed, as though she had disrobed
to retire to bed. Coroner Higgins rem
dered verdict Of death from exposure.
Miss Porter was quite well-to-do.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01

1t will cost you nothing and will surely
do YOU good, il you have a cough, cold, or
any trouble with throat, chest or lungs.
DR.. Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton, coughs and colds is guaranteed to
give relief, or money will be paid back.
Sufferers from 10 grippe found it just the
thing and under its use had speedy and
perfect recovery. Try sample bottle at
our expense and learn for yourself just how
good a thing it is. Trial bottles free al
Beaton Smiths drug store.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01

A public meeting of the Presbyterian
Alliance was held Thursday in Central
Church. George w. Bush presided and
the attendance was large. Addresses
telling of the good work being done at
Eastlake, Elsmere and Gilbert Churches
were delivered respectively by the Revs.
]. Edgar Franklin, L. w. Long and O..
l.. Jefferson. An entertaining address
was also given by the Rev. M. j. Eckels
of Philadelphia. A collection to assist
the work of the alliance was taken,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01
sTRIRING MINERS WIN.
They Accept Reduction, But Not
Much as the Operators Insisted Upon

They Accept a Reduction, But Not So
Much us the Operators Insisted Upon.
Dies MONIES, IA, Jan. 25.-The strike
of the 1900 coal miners in the Des
Moines district was declared off last
night. The miners, at meeting held
yesterday afternoon, refused to accept
the operators compromise rate of SO
cents per ton ard stood by their demand
for 80 and 80, which is ten cents less
than they have been receiving.
The operators held meeting yester-
day evening, and after considering the
miners ultimatum decided to surrender.
The miners will go to work this morn
ing at the new rate.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01
sayin-willIamson Nupt,als.

Joseph Savin and Miss Mary E. Will
hanson were married Tuesday week
at the Methodist Episcopal Church in
Church Hill, Nd, by the Rev. u. L.
White. The ushers were Harry Coyell,
Frank Jump, Charles Sparks and John
McConnor. After the wedding recep-
ton was held at the brides residence,
the Bowen farm, on Chester river.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01

Daniel Sweeney, aged about 80 years,
who lived near Hockessin, was killed
Monday week by cart in which he
was seated upsetting and falling upon
him. The cart was overturned by conf
ing in contact with the stump of tree.
Deputy Coroner Palmer has given GER
tiiicate Of accidental death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01

F. S. Dunlap has been appointed by
the Treasury Department, superinten-
dent of construction of the new brick
buildings, for the physicians and en-
ployes, to be constructed on the Reedy
Island disinfecting station. Work on
the buildings is to be commenced in the
spring.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01
Kent County Grange Meeting.

Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal
Dover, Jan. 25.-There will be a
public meeting of Kent County Grange
in FELTON,, Thursday afternoon next
Alpha Messer, master of Vermont State
Grange, and secretary of the National
Grange, will deliver an address.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01
SENSATIONAL SUICIDE.

A Woman Procures n Pistol in n Store
and Shoots Herself in the Presence of
the Cierk.I
MACON, Ca, Jan. 2G.--Mrs. Stella
Akerldge, woman apparently about
so years old, deliberately committed
suicide in a most sensational manner
last evening.
Shortly after 5 o'clock shc walked
hnrriedly into STATIONS gun store and
asked the clerk for iady's pistol and
was shown small 32-calibre bulldog,
which at her request was loaded.
SNOW" she said, cooking It, will it
shoot?" and before the affirmative
answer was well out Of the mans mouth
she placed it to her right temple and
fired. Keeling backwards, she fell
prone and died in an hour.
The woman was from Savannah, Ga,
Letters in her possession showed some
deep family troubles, also that she was
seeking divorce from her husband.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01

Boise CITY, IDAHO, Jan. 26.-It was
learned yesterday that fatal snowslidt
occurred in White Bird Gulch. A family
named Thomson lived at the bottom Of
the gulch and the slide came down
without moments warning, wrecking
their house and killing four girls. The
parents and one infant child escaped.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01
Narrow Escape From Horrible Death

MEDIA, Pa, Jan. 25.-Christian
Arnold and his family of South Media
were made homeless at 8 o'clock this
morning by the destruction of their
residence by fire. The house and its
contents were almost entirely consumed
and the family had narrow escape
from horrible death. Mrs. Arnold
was severely burned and was rescued
from second story window by members
of the Media Fire Company. The fire
was due to defective flue.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01

NoRFoLK, VA, Jan. 25.-The steamer
Rappahannock of the Newport News
and Liverpool line, which has been
ashore off Cape Henry for several days,
was floated last night at 1.35 after hav-
ing discharged her cargo. Nothing can
be learned as to the damage.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01
MIR. GREEN AND sALADIs.

He Denies the Statement in a Philadel-
phis Paper That Saladin Has Been
Lame.
Monroe Salisbury has invited James
B. Green to bring Saladin with him to
California for the seasons racing circuit.
Mr.. Salisbury offered the use of his
private horse car for the Wilmington
PAGER. Mr.. Green found he had to de-
cline the offer as it is impossible to get
ready in time.
Mr.. Green emphatically denies the
statement in Philadelphia newspaper
that Saladin is lame. The PAGER is TAX
ing his daily exercise and is in first rate
condition.