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

The appetite enjoyed by a dog owned
by John Knox, well-known farmer Of
West Manayunk, is matter OF pride TO
the natives of that busting suburb, says
the Philadelphia Record. IL is a New
foundland dog of more than average I'M
telligenco and rare digestive powers,
Yesterday he started his lunch on a
box of axle grease. Then he entered
the blacksmith shop of Samuel Sturgis
and ate with evident relish two pounds
Of putty. A visit to WetheriIl's grocery
store yielded him three pounds of tallow
candles, which he devoured with great
gusto. Needing exercise after this, he
ran over to ltyan's quarry, where his
attention was attracted to stick of
dynamite that was being thawed out
near the stove. The explosive seemed
to suit his taste, and he promptly began
TO crunch it. A stampede of the men
followed. They were afraid to kick the
dog away from his dainty meal for fear
Of explosion, so he leisurely consumed
the stick and then Joined the frightened
workmcn, who for the rest of the day
treated him with marked consideration.
The dog was raised by Policeman
William SewclI Of Manayunk, who is
unable to account for his peculiar tastes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01
CECiL COUNTY.


ELKToN, Nd, Jan. 29.--George Juer.
gems of Scotland Point, Cecil comfy,
fell upon pitchfork. The tine pene-
trated his abdomen and came out of his
hip, narrowly escaping a large blood
vessel His condition is not considered
serious.
Mrs. Mary F. R. Davis, wife of James
A. Davis, ex-clerk of tho circuit court
for Cecil county, died suddenly at her
home, in Port Deposit, late Saturday
night, Of heart disease, aged so years.
A walnut tree was felled on the farm
of Colonel Enoch Noyes, near Port
Deposit. At the butt it measured over
6 feet in diameter aud 1S feet in circum.
ference. Its height was Sc feet. The
age of the tree was nearly 800 years.
Colonel Noyes intends to sell the tree,
which he thinks is worth over $780,
Rev. J.. L. Barrett, presiding elder of
the Wilmington district, preached to a
large congregation in the Methodist
Episcopal Church yesterday morning.
Mrs. Eliza Bounds of Port Deposit
died while visiting relatives in Balti-
more, aged Gs years. She was the widow
of Joseph i. Bounds.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01

The monthly meeting of the Minis
terial Union, Monday, was well nj.
tended. Bishop Wayman delivered nm
interesting address. Announcement was
made by the Rev. William i, Swartz
INA. the Law and Order Society is en-
deayoring to get the Rev. DIR. Parkhurst
OF New York to lecture in this city next
month. The committee appointed to Sc.
cure a uniform prayer meeting NIGHT
reported that it had not been able to
accomplish its purpose and was dis.
charged. The Rev. Thomas j. Mason
was selected as essayist for the next
meeting. N'
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01
THE MOST ANCIENT ALMANAC
Owned In Wilmington--lt is Just 100
Years old--Was Published in London
January, 1904.

Owned In Wilmington--lt is Just 100
Years old--Was Published in London
January, 1904. .-..
George S. Robinson of No. 10Y Madi-
son street, is tho possessor of remark
able almanac, whose date is 1894. ID
was published In London, England, in
that year. 1t is beautifully bound in
red morocco and handsomely gilded. 1t is
in wonderful preservation. But its chief
popularity is the size of the book. 1t
measures just 1t by 1t inches. 1t is
finely illustrated. Its first picture is the
coat of arms of the city of London, the
historic cross and bloody dagger. Around
the design Is the legend, 1.-The London
Almanack for the Year of Christ,
1904" There is a woodcut picture
of the coal exchange, Thames street,
which takes up four pages. The
almanac itself Is very interesting
At certain days in each month exact
directions are given as to how slow or
how fast the clock is. There is a table
of the kings and queens, the last being
George Ill, to whose name is appended
the loyal remark "whom God preserve. I"
There Is list of the lord mayors and
the sheriffs Of London from 1878; list of
public holidays, and of the current coins
of the realm. The pretty little book,
which is very likely the smallest, as well
as eldest in the city, has handsome red
morocco case in which it is kept.
Mr.. Robinson states that it has been
in his family for many years. His
mother used to carry it to school with
her, where it was an object Of great in
terest to every one.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01
4 rHOROUGn SCAMR.
How Chester County Postmaster Robbed
Poor Huugarians and Italians.

WEST CHESTER, Pa, Jan. 30.-Post-
master and Storekoeper John BETTER of
Howellvillc, has fled, leaving his wife
and family. 1t is said he has pocketed
$500 or $500 belonging to Hungarians
and Italians employed at the quarries at
Howellville which they supposed they
were sending home through the mails.
He also borrowed various large sums
of money from friends before starting
away. Judgments amounting to $4,000
were to-day entered against his pro-
perty, which was seized BY the sheriff.
The postal authorities at Washington,
D. G., made the discovery of his ne
farious transactions. The Hungarians
and Italians are threatening and ges-
ticulating wildly over their loss. NIX
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01

The annual congregational meeting of
FIRST Presbyterian Church was held last
Monday. William Lawton, William ii.
Taylor, Truman Wallace, Theodore +.
Crawford; II. G. Torrcns, j. Frank Nc.
Coy and James +. Price were elected
trustees for the ensuing year. An en-
couraging financial statement was pre.
scented. Officers as follows were elected
by the trustees: William Lawton, Presi-
dent William II. Taylor, Secretary; j.
Frank Mccoy, Treasurer; james +.
Price and r. .. Torrens, pew committee;
William Lawton, Theodore +. Crawford
and j. Frank Mccoy, finance committee.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01

Snow HILL, Nd, Jan. 20,-The mid
night express on the Baltimore & East
ern Shore railroad was wrecked Satur-
day night at Massey's Switch, one mile
and u half from Berlin, Worcester
county. The train was running al full
speed, and was making up for lost time
1t crashed into an open switch, and in
IN instant struck some empty flats
standing on the side track and the whole
train was thrown from the rails. For
tunately no lives were lost, although
the trainmen and the few passengers
who were in the rear car were bruised
and shaken up. An examination showed
that the lock of tho switch had been
broken and the lever thrown. The
casualty is supposed TO have been pre-
meditated act, and tits thought that it was
done by some enemy of Engineer Will
liam Burbage. A week or two ago he
was shot at while his train was passing
by wood. lie narrowly escaped being
struck by tho bullet. The matter will
be investigated.
The citizens meeting, which was to
have been held here next Wednesday
night, has been postponed until Satur.
day, in order that all Of the committees
may be present The committee on
water works will be ready to make a
favorable report.
Inquiries have reached here to-day in
regard to the sister of a certain james
Richardson, who died in Philadelphia
last Saturday night. Samuel II. Ash
bridge, coroner, telegraphs the clerk of
the court asking for information of her,
but mistake has evidently been made
in the address of the party, us she is not
known here. A communication was
also received by John l.. Mock, post
master, but nothing can be learned of
the party in question.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01
PANIC ON 4 TRAIN.
A Car Coming Up the Delaware Railroad
Partly Unroofed.


While between New Castle and Farm
hurst, on Tuesday, car of the train
due from the Delaware railroad at III
o'clock was partially unroofed by the
WIND, which was extremely severe in
that locality. The roof was lifted con.
siderably, but most Of 1t held together,
and comparatively little damage was
done and nobody was hurt.
The noise created by the mishap was
terrific and some of the occupants of
the car imagined there had been an ex.
plosion OF dynamite. A panic ensued
and, in their fright, many Of the passen.
gers jumped up to the top of the backs
OF the seats. Conductor Hawkins, who
had charge of the train, found il very
difficult to allay the fear of the tray.
elers. The car was left here for repairs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01
BURNED WIFE IND cHILp.

A Horrible Crime That Causes Excite
ment to Run High IN u Missouri Town.
BENSON, Mo-, Jan. 30.-Charles
Owens, living near Diepstadt, is
charged with numbering his wife and
child and setting fire to his house Sun
day. He was captured at Diepstadt
and is now under arrest.
The wife had an arm and leg burned
off and the child was almost consumed.
II seems that they were thrown on the
bed, which was then saturated with coal
oil and set on fire.
Excitement runs high and summary
measures may be employed by the citi-
zens.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01
THE DEL4W1RE BUILDINa.

The Bids Opened, but no Awards win he
Made by tho Worlds Fair Commits
sioners AS Yet.
The Worlds Fair Commissioners for
the State, Messrs. Thomas b. Smith,
Henry 9. Conrad and George w. Emery
met at Mr.. Conrad's office yesterday.
The bids were opened but nothing has
been done rs the commissioners desire
first to await the completion Of certain
details. Thsfs were 10 bids received.
of these six ware from Chicago, one
from West Virginia, and three from this
city. .....
The bids were satisfactory as regards
price. The name of the successful bid
der will be announced in few DAYS.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01
RECEITER,s STATEMENT.


N"'hs"tbbh bthNhl
Company Has a Clear Surplus Over All
Liabilities of $4,000.
A meeting of the Wilmington Dental
Manufacturing Company stockholders
was held Tuesday afternoon when the
inventory of the receiver appointed by
the United States court was reported
and showed resources to the value of
S65l ,550.T1 as against liabilities of
$ls7 ,O2l,S0. A clear surplus above in
debtedness of every kind inclusive of
the capital stock, was reported of
$4,000.
At the meeting the president, DIR. ].
+. Frantz, gave concise history of the
concern since its establishment in 1882,
The proposition contemplating release
from the receivership was unanimously
approved. The presidents statement
showed the company to DO very pros
porous and that it had paid handsome
dividends to the stockholders up to July
OF last year, when the unfortunate cir.
cumstances which were at the moment
beyond the control of the infringement
transpired and threw tho affairs of the
concern into the hands of receiver.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01
EXCITEMENT KILLED MN.
A Treasury ohlclal Dies just as He was
About to EeneiYe a Prninntinn-

About to Receive Promotion.
WAsHINGroN, Jan. 29.--John l.. In
gram of Indiana, in the first auditors
office of the Treasury Department, who
was formerly clerk to Speaker Kerr,
died suddenly yesterday in the rooms Of
Representative Jason Brown of Indiana.
He had been much excited over the
prospects Of securing promotion in the
treasury and probably would have been
promoted to-day if he had lived.
He visited various friends yesterday
to secure this influence, among them
Congressman Brown. While in Mr..
Browns room reading q newspaper, he
began to breath heavily and dropped
from his chair dead
Mr.. Ingram read law with ex-Presi-
dent Harrison and was admitted to the
bar under his instructions.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01

James II. Beggs, General ]. Parkc
Postles and John Jacoby have Just TO-
turned from attending the convention
of the National Association of Brick.
makers, which held its sessions ali of
last week in the Auditorium, CHICAGO
Between 400 and 500 REPRESENTATIVES
We're present. The general concensus Of
opinion seemed to be that business viii
pick up in the spring. "'ii
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01

Loadman Honey of Dover, Del, has
been suffering from what was supposed
to be u cancer on the face, for several
weeks. Monday, while in the cigar
store of William Forkum his face
seemed to be irritated and he rubbed the
spot with his hand, when a flesh worm
an inch an half long and the thick
ness of lead pencil squirmed out. 1t
was examined by physician who was
unable to account for its extraordinary
size,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01

delaware smngerbund will give lis nm.
n n. subscription masquerade San Eeb %
airy 9th, in German Hall, iooru-
ut liz .t, Leyager, 40 years of age, died
Will be inferred in Old Swedes eh,,r rl,nnihs
Professor John Il. Sweney's new S shy n,u'
school hymnal will contain several u, au,y
of this city. betle short
TnesdeeIs documentary were granted last
of pe El;a py Register Cooch, OH tie estate
yob miSspeth Jackson, late Of Hockessjsnl u ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01

Cards have been issued for the we'd
ding of James n. Todd, lawyer of
Denton, Nd, and Miss Clara Naudain
OF Lansdowne, Pa. The wedding will
take place at Lansdowne on February
7tt., when the ceremony will he per-
formed by the Rev. Il. W. Todd, father
OF the groom. Mr. Todd is a leading
member of the Denton bar and well
known in this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01
Peixoto Refuses 10 Huva ,,.

LONDON, Jan. 30.--.A dispatch from
no Janeiro, dated yesterday, states that
relxoto has refused to purchase the tor
pedo boat Destroyer, which was taken
from New York to Brazil in tow. II is
sad the vessel is leaky. In addition her
propeller is broken. On the VOYAGE from
new York, she nearly fomndnred
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01
IvANOFF .IND ms BRorHER
Sentenced for Conspiracy TO Murder
Frinoe Ferdinand of BulgnrIn.

SOFIA, Jau. 30.-Lieutenant Luca
lyanhoff and his brother, Stoian, were
to-day convicted Of conspiring to MUIR
der Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria,
Luca was sentenced to 10 years i'm.
prisonment and Stojan to three years.
1t was the intention of the conspira-
tors to assassinate Prince Ferdinand the
day before the arrival here OF the re-
mains of Count Hartenau, formerly
Prince Alexander, and once ruler Of
Bulgaria.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01
GroRar q. KNoIrLrs ALE


The Rio Insurgents Did Not Hurt
On Gold Prospecting Tour in /,
terIor of Brazil. n
A cablcgram was received here SA Y
day by Mrs. James G. Knowles II 4
her son, George q. Knowles, anaoul \
ing his safe arrival At Rio from the il
terror Of Brazil. II seems he had gor,
up country, prospecting for gold, AMI
was not in any way mixed ap III the in
surgent trouble. He heard bullets WIKI
zing around occasionally Gad listened
to the booming of cannon. Brt tina; was
the extent Of the Wiim.ngloniarl war.
like experiences. His disappearaSl 8 Was
not even due TO coulinemGnt in cu(N
Admiral Mello's prison dungecns.F.
was occupied in something muck mol
remunerative, namely the discovery of
a gold mine. 1t seems that Mr.. Knowles
has discovered first rate indications, and
when the telegram left ltio was on the
eve of embarking for Loi don, for pur-
poses Of promoting and developing his
find.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01
Conference of Young raonls.

The annual conference of the youno
people of the Reformed Episcopa1
churches of Philadelphia and vicinity
will be held February 22d in Church If
the liedeemer, Philadelphia. Churches
Of the Covenant and Redeemer, this
city, will be represented by large dele.
cations. 'o
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01

Special Correspondence OF tiazetteand journal
DOVER, Jan. 30.-Thieves entered tbe
home Of Edward Burton, on Bradford
street, Friday evening, and stole three
dresses, two hats and a pucketbook con.
tanning $50, belonging to Miss sarah
Lyons, n boarder. The front door was
unlocked and the stolen goods were
taken from an upstairs room between q
and o'clock.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01
Killed the WIDOW nc could Not win.

ST.. LOUIS, Mo-, Jan. 3O.-Dr. Charles
Drehr shot and killed Mrs. Bertha
Vunicke, last evening, and then shot
himself, INJECTING serious wound. DIR.
Drehr had been assiduous in his atten.
tons to the Widow Vunicke for some
months, and it is thought he became
desperate over his failure to win her
and resolved 70 end both their lives.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01

The lighted States dynamite cruiser
Vesuvi IS Is now engaged in destroying
wrec' which are impediments to navi-
gat ID in the vicinity of the Delaware
APES. F
= The annual assessment for corporation
of Lewes Is completed. Action will be
taken on ii by the Town Commissioners
at thrlr regular meeting next Monday
eYenlAX.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01

The creditors Of William II. Foulk &,
Son, contractors, met at the office of
William 5. HIiles Monday afternoon
whena statement of the firms affairs
was made. Matters were arranged 70
The satisfaction of all concerned and
the ilrm was given ample time to pay its
Indebtedness. PN' ''s
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01

=, The President Monday appointed
Thomas Moonlight, of Kansas, TO he
minister to Bolivia; Louis Bimbel. Of
Texas, to be consul at Uatania, italy
and Commodore John G. Walker 10 be
rear admiral, United States navy,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01

WEST CHESTER, Pa, Jan. 20.-For
the sixth time within year, Griffith &
,Wollerton's store, at Downlngtown, was
burglarlzed last night, and a large
quantity Of goods carried off in wagons.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01

BAaAnoo, Wis, Jan. 3O.-The Bara.
200 Savings Bank, which suspended
payment last July, opened its doors
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01

OF hoods ssrssparl!la is always within tho
bounds Of reason because it is true; II always
appeals to the sober, common sense OF think
fully substantiated by endorsements viii Ii, in
the financial world would be accepted without
moments hesitation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01

For Coughs and Throat Troubles usf,
Browns Bronchial Troches. They relieve
all throat irritations caused by cold or nSe
OF the voice.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01
EASTERN Shore AFFAIRS
Attempted Train Wreck on
tho B. g. E. S. Railroad.
SWITCH DELIBERATELY THROWN
A Cecil County Man Impaled
Upon a Pitchfork.

Attempted to Wreck Fast Train Near
Berlin, Md---A Walnut Tree SO Feet
High, 10 Feet I'm circumference and
500 Years old---Inquiries About a De-
ceased Woman.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-01

Hood Pills cure liver ills, constipation, bill
iousness, Iaundlce, sick headhche, indigestion.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-02-08

vival to some extent Of this more re-
fined significance seems TO be taking
place. Year by year the valentines"
offered for sale become more tasteful,
even artistic There are fewer of the
once common specimens Of what is
grotesque, If not offensive.
Yet there will always be ut least lin
gering of the original idea, and tho
comic side Of the day will probably
never quite go out OF mind, certainly
not so long as people continue to read
"Pickwick" ard to laugh over the cele-
brated trial on Feb. IA of Mrs. Bardell's
breach of promise suit and to sympa-
thize with Mr.. Samuel Weller's efforts
at inditing love letter to accompany
his pictorial representation of Cupid
piercing heart with loves arrow.
There is an immemorial idea to the ef-
feet that birds choose their mates on
st. Valentines day, and Tennyson may
have had in mind both the human and
the feathered race in their relations to
the tender passion, when he wrote:
In the spring n livelier iris changes on the
FURNISHED dove;
In the spring young mans fancy lightly
turns to thoughts of love.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-02-08

come singly or in pairs. Many are en-
graved with notices. Owen Merediths,
DO not think that years leave us and
find us the same, is Tor q double frame,
and a line from the old Scotch ballad,
"Fine pictures suit in frames as fine, I"
surround the picture of the maiden
who sends this gift to her Valentine. !"
Jewelry will always be in vogue for
valentine presents. Rings, pendants
and pins are the most usual of selec-
ton; jewellers also show an endless va
riety of purses, card-cases, bonbon-
nieres and vinaigrettes in shining sill
yer. Pincushions come also in many
shapes novelty in these is made Il ON
two large silver hearts joining cush-
ion of velvet, which is intended as q
receptacle for bonnet pins. Writing
tablets, portfolios for stationery, glove
boxes, photograph cases, are all well
come gifts to any girl sweetheart, as
they may be kept in daily use as re-
minders of the absent fancee. Sachets
for handkerchiefs, wells, laces and
gloves are extensively used. They are
made from gauze, boiling cloth, silk,
satin or leather and embroidered with
appropriate designs. They range in
price as high as $40, and many of them
are hand-painted.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-02-08

The loving thoughts l fain would say.
st. Valentine, Cupid & Co. is the title
given to dainty little volume bearing
Loves Journal" These are the sen.
timents expressed within:
FEBRUARY H.
What time, what place, where'er be,
From Cupid's charm l cannot flee,
In dreams nocturnal.
In life diurnal.
Fen when l ope the Office journal!
The rogue looks out mt me
In his mirrors CLEAN,
With a sunbright beam
Thy sweet face do l see!
Oh, little god with golden dart,
Loves deepest 10y thou dost impart;
Watch DER and guard my dear ones heart
And keep IL true to me.
"A Cure for Wounded Hearts" is
probably the most unique valentine Of
all, because of its mingling of humor
and sentiment. The love token is is
sued in the form in which the chemists
sell pocket court plaster-that is, in 8
tiny book inclosed in pasteboard en-
velope.
On the fly leaves within are given:
CUPID's PRESCRIPTIONS FOR HEARTACHE
squeeze OF hand--a kiss or two,
gentle sigh of IL love YOU"
rogether with some trueness shake.
And that will cure the worst beartache
FOR LOVE SICKNESS.
Place IL nice new golden band
On third finger OF left hand,
A vow to honor and obey
VIII cure love sickness any day.
TO KEEP A HEART WHOLE
Never gaze on sweet girl faces.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-02-08
Tariff and Taxation.

Tariff duties and internal revenue taxa
tion on incomes and corporations are ex-
citing public interest, but of quite as much
interest are those things which tax the
system and require at once an external
remedy. On this subject with special
recommendation, Mr.. Pierce ID. Brown,
Bridgewater. Mass. says: ain accidents
from all kinds of athletic sports, to reduce
sprains and bruises, have used St Jacobs
OIL and always found 1t most reliable
Also Mr.. c. r. Sands, Mar gum, Okla,
writes: 81 have used St. Jacobs OIL for
sprains and rheumatism and would not be
without It for anything" Mr.. r Ledbet-
ter, Denton, Texas, says: vi have used ST.
Jacobs Oil and 1t is the only thing ever
saw that would cure toothache in ten min
utes' time" and 1t is usually prompt and
sure for FROST bites All of these commu-
nications are Of recent date, showing I'M
abated interest