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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-08

NIAGARA FALLS, Jan. ga serious fire
broke out in this place during the night,
destroying the cyclorama building con.
tanning the Battle of Gettysburg, Owens
skating rink, used as restaurant, and
an italian lodging house. Joseph Steff,
an Italian lodger, was burned to death.
The loss is estimated at about 10000.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-08

BROOKLYN, Jan. s.-WilIiam p. Grimm,
the bigsmist, was sentenced by Judge
Moore to four and a half years' imprison-
ment. Miss Whitaker, the prisoners sec
ond wife, and Mrs. Turnbull, the latest
victim, were both present. As Grimm
was being led back to the Jail one of his
wives arose and with a smile Of derision
waved her handkerchief.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-08

4. FRRHHaIiD, ~ J ). Inn. s.--LamlArt W.
Jackson Is in the county Jail here await-
ing trial on the charge OF arson and at
tempted murder. jackson occupied a
hause near Hamilton, N. j., portion of
which he rented to John B. Connett, a
farm hand. Connstt ran behind in his
rent, and failing to get the family out
Jackson, during Connects absence at
work. locked Mrs. Connect and her two
shildren in the house and then deliber.
htsly set fire to it. Mrs. Connect escaped
By breaking down the door.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-08
An A.renaut.s Fatal Leap.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Jan. s.-Miss Stella
Robbins, a widely known woman aero
naut, met with probably fatal accident
here yesterday. Tho balloon rose to
height of about 1000 feet when Miss Rob-
bins lot herself drop with the parachute.
The parachute opened, but the wind car
ried it downward with great rapidity, and
1t struck large tree with terrific force.
Miss Robbins' right leg was broken and
she received internal injuries which will
probably result fatally.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-08

MEXICO CITY, Mex, Jan. S.-During the
last six months of 1893 there were sixty
five distinctly felt seismic disturbances.
The most general was the one of Oct, 80,
caused by the great eruption Of Valano
volcano on the Pacific coast and the os-
siliation was observed over a great extent
of territory. In the district of ooyuca de
Catalane the disturbance was unusually
severe, wrecking buildings and doing
damage to the amount of 100000.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-08

Jan. s.-During the year past
enc state board of health has made Wig
prous campaign to root out tuberculosis
In cattle In this state, and l9,19l cattle
were examined. OF the total number e3l
were found to be affected SO seriously as
10 necessitate their slaughter. The state
board advises that all milk consumers
take the precaution of heating the milk
before 1t is used on the table.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-08

CAPE MAY, Jan. 81. H. Ware, of
Millville, ana others have contracted with
John w. McCray, of this city, to widen
and deepen creeks and Dig waterways be-
tween Cape May and Atlantic City, dis
tance of forty miles. 1t is proposed to
establish line of summer pleasure steam
ers to ply between the two places, and to
touch at intermediate points.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-08

BALTIMORE, Jan. s-David NJ. Newbold,
president of the Baltimore and Washing
tDn Turnpike and Tramway company,
which is building the Boulevard Electric
railway between the two cities, says that
rs soon ss he obtains permission for the
liss to enter Baltimore he is going to put
p heavy force Of track layers and laborers
hi work, from 1000 to 6,000 men, SO as to
eomplete the road as soon as possible.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-08

KINGSTON, N. Y, Jan. s.--A disastrous
explosion occurred in the extensive pow
der works of Latin g. Rand, at Esopes, q
few miles from this city. 1t started in
the drying house. where about $50 Ike ga of
powder were stored. This building with
others near 1t went flying through the air
in all directions. Four men who were in
the building at the time were carried up
with the pieces, their bodies being shat
tered into fragments so that they were be-
yond recognition. Their names were
George Klpp, Nicholas Gibbs, Joseph
Saunders, Gardner Fredenburgh.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-08

SCRANTON, Pa. Jan, s.-Patrick Mum
ley, Thomas Gibbons and Michael Reilley
were arrested and held In 81, 900 bail each
for trial on the charge of breaking into
the depot of the Delaware and Hudson
railroad at Archibald few days ago.
They stole ten gallons of liquor, lot Of
railroad tickets and ticket punch.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-08

Boston, Jan. ga cold blooded MUIR
dn was committed in the Italian colony
of this city at midnight. Pasquale Saco
was slashsd across the necksAnd his head
nearly severed with a razor in the hands
Of Vincento Carchildi. 1t is thought that
Csrchildi was lying in wait for another
man. and believing that the landlord was
The one he sought. killed him.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-08
Many French Rspublioan chosen.

PARIS, Jan. s.-The triennial elections
for a renewal Of one-third Of the senator's,
took place yesterday. Up to the present
there have been seventy-eight Repub-
lieans, seven Conservatives and nine Rad
icals elected. Spuller, Challemel- Lacour
and Floquet were elected. M. Wadding-
t0n was defeated.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-08

SCRANTON, Pa, Jan. 8. = Lafayette
Lowry, farmer who lived at Orvis Cor
ners. this county, was found dead in the
bottom of his wagon, about a mile above
Jermyn. Dan Van Sickle, the keeper of
the dollhouse at that point made the dis
covery. There were marks of violence on
tha bad-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-08

SAN ANGELO Tex, Jan. s. Thomas
Warren has been sentenced to prison for a
horrible murder in August last He took
his victim, small child, to creek,
where. with a pocket knife, he severed
the head from the body, then cut the lat
Ter into small pieces and threw the re-
mains into the stream.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-08

OMAHA, Jan. s.--Ellsworth de France
was sentenced for life In the United States
prison at Sioux Falls, 8. D. He robbed
wheelbarrow containing United States
mail at Gordon, Neb, In October securing
only one cent for his trouble,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-08

MINNEAPoLIs, Jan. Sat the Normania
rink John s. johnson again demonstrated
that he is the fastest skater In the world.
In his two mile race with Harley David
son johnson lowered the two mile worlds
record, which was held by himself, 6:01 3-5,
to 600 20. This was done without taking
his hands down off his back. Davidson's
time was $50
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-08
4 RopuIIak NInnifestn

DENVER, Jan. s.-The state central COM
mittee of the Peoples party has issued
lengthy address, reviewing the disasters
Throughout the country, and calling upon
the people to organize and rally for the
purpt e Of securing needed reforms.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-08

BRIDGEToN, N. j., Jan. s.-The grand
5ury indicted DR.. Charles B. Neal,Ia prom
tnent druggist of Millville, for the unlaw-
full sale of liquor. and Restauranteur
Joseph Branin, of Millville, for the same
9ffense. DR.. Neal furnished bonds, but
Branin IL still in Jail
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-08

PITTsBuRG, Jan. s.-Pster Murphy, an
employe of the American Iron works,
went after leak In natural gas pipe
with light last evening and found it. In
the explosion which followed Murrhy's
clothing was torn from his body, and he
was fatally burned.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-08

DETROIT, Jan. s.-The Detroit Tribune,
the leading Republican newspaper of
Michigan, publishes double loaded edi-
torial advocating the election Of legisla-
ture this year favorable to the choice of
General Russell A. AIger for United
States senator to succeed Senator Nc
MilIin
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-08

MELBOURNE, Jan. s.-Jones, the public
hangman of Victoria, has committed sui
eide by cutting his throat, owing to the
fact that he was not willing to execute
Mrs. Knerr, a woman who had been sem
fenced to death for causing the deaths of
infants whom she had received at baby
farm "
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-08

VcEFoNL FN@ EN- sion, 0oftenIng OF
the sraln, causing Misery, insanlty and peaths
BY oyerindulgence, 6vef-cxertion OF the Brain and
91 Tro wss sSs: 70 weak e 9rsans their
Lucorrhssa and Female Weakness. A months treat
mapt in plain HackageI by mail, 70 any address, y
WrItten Guarantee 10 euro or refund the money.
Circulars free. Guarantee issued only by our ex-
elusive agent
S,FLETCHER } MCLAUGHLIN. Sole Ase
4O1 Market st. Wilmington. Del.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-08

MACON, Ca, Jan. s.-Hon. James H
Blount received telegram from Wash
ington calling him to appear before tn,
Hawaiian committee. He left for the
capital at once.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-08

Fair; decidedly colder; westerly winds,
becoming variable.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-08

ing TO and FRO on the pavement OF Princes
street, chewing the cud of very sour rehedl
tions. About me stablemen shouted and
swore, horses clattergd into place, and
fussy passengers made a commotion for nd
reason whatever, as fussy passengers have d
way Of doing. At another time should
have been AMUSED, but just then babel and
the tongues ten times confounded could
not have diverted my dismal and ranking
thoughts.
The morning broke brilliant and keen
caller, as they say In Scotland-with the
wind coming briskly OF the firth and tho
level sun striking with dazzling radiance
on dewy roof and tower and spire. At that
hour the scene was one of transcendent
beauty. Misery itself, which is egotistical
and jaundiced, could not look without
thrill Of exaltation on the romantic city
flashing in liquid brightness, as IL she had
Just arisen, dripping from bath in the
sea, and glowing, nay, blazing, with thou
sand colors that made her pinnacles points
Of fire and turned her ramparts and but
tresses to opal and amethyst.
FRO BE coNrINuED.l
III. j. Willis, employed by the city coun
ell of Lave Oak, Fla, to impound cows.
was found dead with his head split to
pieces with o hatchet.
At Chicago last night Mrs Maud Bond
shot Mrs. Mary Gardner three times with
revolver, and the victim cannot recover,
Jealousy was the cause.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-08
MAGNETIC NERvlNE.

Is sold with written
guarantees to oure
Esrrvokeer2SsrE
neeu, Headache and
Neuralgia and wake
fulness, caused byex-
cessiyeuseofo Opium,
Tobacco and Alco-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-09


The Gardiner RepoFter-Journal recently
had conversation with Bridge Tender No.
rang 10 to the distance measured
il opening and shutting the draw.
Mr.. Morang figures it cut - follows !:
To en- the draw with the single purchase
one has to travel 2l82 feet, or II Of .
mile, while with the double purchase he
travels 34O7 feet or "a Of mile. 1t viii
thus be seen that With the single purchase
q man travels almost . half-mile. while
with the double purchase the distance ex-
ceeds the half-mile. A good msny miles
are travelled this way in the course OF .
season.
An indulgent mother living at Cape
Elizsbetb, recently give her young SON the
works Of an old clock to play with. he
amused himself with it for q while, and
finally winding up the springs - tight -
he could and stealing up behind his mother,
put them on her head and set them going.
Ia second the rapidly revolving wheels
had caught her hair and soon wound It
tightly 10 among the works. Although It
did not tear the scalp the hair was tangled
up into such . mess Of snafls and wheels
til At the woman had to 60 to . neighbor's
for help in order to get her hair free.
After . good deal Of work. with the as
sistance Of scissors, the hair was freed from
the machinery, but it is aafe to say she will
never again give that youngster clock to
play with.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-09
SNAP SHOTS.

Professor Fritch of Germany states that
his apparatus for photographing projectiles
in flight is the invention of little Scotch
boy named Vernon, IL years old.
An Atlanta photographer has con. pleted
series of fashlight photos of the Saltpeter
cave in Georgia. The pictures were finished
in six days. whereas it required 30 years to
make the same number of pictures of Nam
moth cave.
If the dream of photographing in colors
shall ever be realized, the application of
photography to the matter of mercantile
samples will be wider than ever Fairly
good work in colored Photographic samples
is already dore.
In squeegeeing prints upon either ground
glass or ferrotype plate there is often
tendency to stick; sometimes they will not
come off themselves when dry. BY passing
thin blade, as of a penknife, carefully
around the edges it will frequently start
them and they will then easily peel off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-09

Inman and Taverner formerly entertained
travellers.
SeaJuer and Seymour are the descendants
of tai 1rs.
Payne, Paine and the like are contrac-
tions of pagan.
Tyer, Tyerman and their kinfolks were
once hairdressers; so also were the Golfers
and Golfers.
Poulter was the man who sold fowls; his
name may be recognized in Fowler, Pulter
and Pulitzer.
Mercer was general storekeeper, and his
memory is embalmed in the MERGERS, Mar
GERS and Marcys.
Clark was the village penman and the
father of long line who spell their one
name in many ways.
Horne is an official name. It's original
owner carried the kings horn when maj
esty was at the chase.
Starch and Stark were synonymous,
which accounts for the abundance of the
Starks, formerly manufacturers of or deal
ers in this article.
Heifer herds were yeat herds, hence the
Yeatmans and Yeaters. Cowherds, Co
herds and Cowarts were the men who tend
ed the herds of cows.
Swain was formerly man who kept
hogs, and his descendants are the Swaines,
Swaynes, and perhaps also the Swaims,
Swinnerts and Hoggarts.
Church, Churchman and Churcher had a
father who lived by the church; Brooks,
Brooker Brookman, by the stream; Wells,
Weller, Wellman and Crossweller, by the
town pump.
Tiller, Tillman, Mowyer, Dyker and Dy-
herman, Hedger and Ditcher are all derived
from agricultural employments; so alsoare
Marler. Clayer, Chalker, Alderman and
many others.
Smiths former popularity is attested by
Goldsmith, Arrowsmith, Billsmith, Spear
smith, Neesmith or Nailsmith, Blacksmith
or Buckelsmith, Locksmith and many 9TH
er compounds.
Clough was once narrow valley or cleft
between two hills, and to this word the
Cliffs, Gives, Clewes, Cliffords, Cleve-
lands, Tunnycliffs, SATELLITES, Radcliffs and
Faircloughs owe their names.
Hay was formerly hedge, and the Hayes,
Haghs, Haynes, Halves, Lindsays, former
ly Lindshay, Haywoods, Hayland, Hay.
leys, Hawleys. Haworths and other fami-
lies thus found a name-St. Louis Globe
Democrat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-09

AKansas statesman, Of the long-hairei
variety, thinks that two hours is 81 fdcien'
for . dsy's work. We venture to say that
it is more hours out of the twenty -four than
he il wont to devote to Industrial pursuits.
Men who advocate ideas Of this kind, are
usually those who subsist on the pro-
eeed, of their wife's wash money. But
8 riously why should such men be
Obliged to work? Would not society
be better were it to provide itself
with fund for Transporting such
men to the sunny lands Of the banana tree.
where they could lo!l in the sun, suck sugar
cane, eat the ripe fruit that obligingly
dropped to the ground, and philosopher to
their hearts content? 1t would seem 80.
That would indeed be happy COM
munity that possessed no drones, and
whose every memter put into industrial
more than be took out from it.
The man who sits in the shade and watches
his neighbor sweat through the summer
heat, and then comes forward in the au-
tumn to insist upon division of the har-
vest is becoming uncomfortably common.
Society must put the right placard upon ;
and be careful that it 10 never led to mis-
take him for person Of superior intellect
and original ideas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-09
SCIENTIFIC SCRAPS.

Jupiter has red spot and a white spot,
and both puzzle astronomers.
The expansion of water in congelation is
such that II feet of water make l2 feet of
ice.
A Russian scientist has succeeded in trac-
ing all mans diseases to the fact that he
wears clothes.
The observatory on Mont Blanc already
reports proof that there is no oxygen in the
atmosphere of the sun.
The venom of poisonous reptiles, insects,
etc, kills by changing the shape of the
blood corpuscles SO as to make it impossi.
bic for them to circulate. This of course
causes blood poisoning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-09
THE MOVING WORLD.

Sandwiches made by machinery are the
result of a labor saving device just invented.
A Spanish musician has devised a system
of musical notation by which the sharp and
fat system is Gone away with.
Iron works at Troy, N. Y, have made for
a Havana sugar mill an iron valve weigh
ing 6, 500 pounds. The firm claims it to be
the largest valve ever constructed.
An oil stove II inches high, with lamp
that will burn 90 hours at an expense of 12
cents, and which will boil. roast, bake, fry
aud grill chops and steaks in 10 minutes, d
advertised in London at y price of $A37.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-09

The outlook is that unless the character
Of the evidence that is being submitted to il
shall materially change. the Senate com
minee on foreign affairs will be quite blunt
in expressing its opinion of "my paramount
commissioner"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-09

Will some Democratic statesman please
rise in his place and explain Of what avail
are cheap prices, If the people are idle and
have no money to pay them with? 1t is a
preston that appears to have been over
looked in the deliberations of the Demo-
cratic industry killers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-09

If anything were needed to condemn
Cleveland's policy of infamy" in the
public mind it is the fear of publicity its
advocates and defenders evince. The pro-
motors of it continue to conceal their acts
and its defenders in Congress endeavor to
strangle debate upon it. The management
of the Hawaiian hasco has been . disgrace
to the Republic, and proved that Cleve-
lands conception Of the executive is that of
. dictatorship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-09

There is suspicion, however vague, that
France may be selected to begin the clash
of arms with England 90 that her ally,
Russia, may hew its way to maritime su-
premacy in the Mediterranean. Stranger
events have become historical.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-09

It yet remains for Democratic Congress
to choose between Grover Cleveland and
the Constitution of the United States. The
chances are certainly in Growers favor.
The Democratic party never had much love
for the Constitution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-09

For 6615 murdered victims during 1893
only 1876 murderers were legally executed
while 200 alleged murderers were lynched.
These figures are more favorable than those
Of 1892 yet it would seem thst legal justice
needed a stimulart
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-09

No quorum! aud yet the Democratic
patty has 2l9 members of the National
House Of Representatives. 1t is An en-
couraging sign that 80 many Of tiem have
the grace 10 be ashamed OF the Wilson
infamy. Eventually, however, the crack
of the Cleveland whip will be heard in .
general ground up" and the melancholy
procession will line up to assist in kicking
American progress and prosperity down the
last stage Of the decline.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-09

What grudge should the Democratic ad-
ministration have toward the farmers? 1t
slaps them with the Wilson bill and con-
tinues to retain that obnoxious secretary of
agriculture, j. Sterling Morton, in office
REGARDLESS of protest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-09

Az an attachment to the Wilson bill the
income tax is certainly superfuous. 1t
that infamous measure secures . passage
the m m with inc ,mes bid fair to be ex-
ceedingly few and far between.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-09

There will be few to mourn the news that
Obiector Holman Is to be retired to private
life by the Democratic voters Of his dis
trict. He hiss always been . statesman OF
the penny wise and pound foolish variety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-09

II 10 estimated that ir YOU'D take ab tut
"a, 900 new Office holders to make mp the
inquisitorial army necessary to collect the
proposed income tsx. Possibly this il what
wins Il the favor of "de toys."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-09

The mills are starting up with reduced
wages but that is better than continued shut
downs so the prospect for better times
brightens. The American spirit is adapta-
BILE to conditions and its most vigorous
quality is making the best of everything.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-09

New Jersey Democrats are struggling
desperately to retain control of the state
Senate and the Republicans are determined
not to submit to any infringement of what
they coueider their rights. The Democrats
are actuated by . hope of retaining their
partisan legislation on the statute books
and their political friends in Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-09

The latest report of II. G. Dunn & Co.
show that there has been decrease ia the
sales Of wool since May 1st - compared
with sales during fhe corresponding period
q wear sgo, amounting to 1916 per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-09

The financial market is in much better
condition than the commercial market.
The stock exchange 10 just now in more
hopeful condition than the people. The i'm
porters and stock jobbers in New York
have the ear of President Cleveland, the
people have not.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-09

Mr.. Wilson finds it impossible TO lead the
American people about BY the nose - he
did the Democratic members Of the ways
and means committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-09

The women Of the land feel as keesly ~
their husbands, fathers or brothers, the
pangs Of poverty. the hopelessness of ''hard
times" and in too many instances they and
TIE children are the only sufferers in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-09

The Mitchell Corbett fight seems likely
to occur 10 Florida despite Governor
Mitchell. If it does the principals should
be given year in the chain gang. That
would render prize fighting an undesirable
profession if generally adopted.