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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. 3.-An UNI
successful attempt was made last night
to hold up train No. on the st. Louis
e. San Francisco road. The train left
the Union depot in st. Louis at 9.25
y. M, in charge of Conductor Mansfield.
About $50, just before the train reached
Eureka, in st. Louis county, 30 miles
from the city, Wells. Fargo Express
Messenger Ferguson started to 60 from
the car in which he was at work to the
one Immediately in the rear, when lie
was confronted at the door by masked
man with drawn revolver, who or
dered him to throw up his hands.
Ferguson drew his revolver and COM
menced shooting. The robber returned
the fire and sent one bullet through the
messengers shoulder and one through
his hand. He then jumped from the
train and escaped. lie is undoubtedly
wounded. He made no attempt to
secure any of the money in the car and
was probably scared off by the bravery
of the express messenger.
The injured messenger was taken TO
Pacific, where his wounds were dressed
and his car transferred to another man.
1t is believed that more than one man
was Interested III bu0 ttteulpteu IonDely-
Just before reaching Eureka bomb
exploded under the wheels of the
engine. This was the signal to stop
and at this point the robbers con-
federates would have boarded the train.
But when the messenger started toward
the rear car, the robber on the platform
found il necessary to begin business at
once and the plans of the gang were
frustrated.
The train, after proceeding u short
distance from the scene of the shooting,
met with another mishap which is re-
garied as part Of II prearranged plan to
wreck and rob the train. Near Eureka
station an explosion took place in front
of the engine, supposed to have been
caused by dynamite. The headlight was
extinguished, the pilot partly blown
away and other parts of the front end
of the engine damaged, but nobody hurt.
When the train reached Pacific, Her.
man Lcwrey, Henry Cullen, Doweey
Stewart, who were riding on the blind
baggage car, were taken into custody on
suspicion OF being implicated in the
attempted hold.up. The men, who
were unarmed, stated that they were
railroad employees stealing ride.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09
TR UCK ERS 1T ODDS.

Commission Men Disputing the Right of
Jersey Truckers to Occupy the Side
walk.
Trouble is threatened in the Whining
ton markets between some of the CON-
mission merchants and the truckers
from New Jersey. Some of the commits
sion men dispute the right of the Jer-
seymen to occupy the sidewalk in front
of the establishments with produce and
have resolved to test the law.
Recently there was dispute between
w. Il. Wooters, commission merchant
at No. 103 East Fourth street, and Mrs,
Cook, a woman living in Salem county,
N. j., who sells produce in front of
Wnoters' store. The woman found the
sidewalk covered with barrels and boxes
and began throwing them into the
street. Wooters protested, but his objec-
ton was of no avail.
The commission men contend that in
asmuch as they pay rent for the property
and pay their taxes, they do not like to
have the front of their sidewalks block
AIDED by nonresident truckers and pro-
pose to test the law and get decision
in the matter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09
NM MAnArFr,s noUsg STIR ooR.


A Noise Like an Explosion Last Thursday
Night in Brandywine Hundred-Nobody
Hurt by the Lightning Bolt.
About 9.15 Thursday night lightning
struck the residence OF Henry Q. Ma
haffy on the Philadelphia pike in
Brandywine hundred.
The bolt struck one of the gables, split
chimney In two, and then traversed the
building, smashing woodwork and raft
ers, but outside Of badly soaring the
occupants no harm was done. There are
two holes in the roof through which the
rain poured down in torrents on the
people within. Plaster and woodwork
was scattered around.
A gentleman who was there said the
explosion sounded az if cannon went
off two or three feet away and that rush
of the bolt made strange Kissing noise.
He says it was a miracle that the resi-
dents all escaped with their lives.
Two of Mr.. Mahaffy's sons, who were
asleep in the house, had narrow escapes
from death. The lightning tore por-
ton of the roof away and shattered one
of the chimneys, besides tearing hole
in the side wall.
There were in the house at the time,
Mr.. and Mrs. William G. Mahaffy,
Lambert Foulk and wife, the two
younger sons of Marshall Mahaffy
and the farmer who looks after the
property.
The boys were sleeping in the second
story of tine dwelling. The lightning
knocked the plaster off the ceiling just
over their heads, and one of the boys
was stunned, but not badly injured.
The other occupants of the house were
not injured. Ex.Marshal and Mrs. II.
G. Mahatfy Were not at home at the
time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09
TENNESSEE ELECTION.
Democrats Defeat the Republicans and
PopuIists by About 1900.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Aug. Am
election was held in Tennessee for five
justices of the supreme court, judges of
the criminal, chancery and circuit courts,
and all county officials, as we'll as mem
bers of the county courts. The vote
polled was generally light, but the re-
turns are unusually slow coming in,
owing to the large number of names on
the tickets.
At II o'clock tonight incomplete re.
turns had been received from only
about 20 counties of Middle and West
Tennessee. and they showed falling
off in the vote polled and decreased
Democratic majorities. If the light vote
holds goedSthroughout the State, asst
probably will, the Democratic candi.
dates for the supreme bench will be
elected by probably $4,000 majority.
The Republicans and Populists COM
bined on ticket and this is the only
one opposing the Democratic ticket.
Chairman Baker of the Republican
State committee, said to night thar he
was hopeful of the result
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09

Mrs. Arment, in company with her
son Newlin Arment, were driving down
Market street in buggy about 11.30
Thursday morning, when one of the
wheels of the buggy was crushed in the
street car tracks aud the horse started to
run away. The animal ran down Market
street to point opposite the trimming
store of Mrs. Kate Dougherty, where
the horse was brought to d standstill
and Mrs. Arment glided quickly out Of
the buggy. She was taken into Mrs.
Dougherty's store, where the best of
treatment was provided her until she
was able to journey to her home at
Chadd's Ford. She suffered mostly
from fright and nervousness. Mr..
Arment was not injured,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09
KNOWLEDGE

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1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid.
news, Liver and Bowels without weak
sning 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 'Syrur
Co. only, whose name /. printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09
EIRE 4 ELS BlNENT.
Colvin Didn't Like the Idea of Five
Dollars and Costs SO He Carried Fire
Into the Cellar.

Colvin Didn't Like tho Idea of Five
Dollars and Costs SO He Carried Fire
Into the Cellar.
K. r. Colvin, who sells butter and
eggs in front of the paper store of j.
NJ. Jones, No. SOB King street, was
burning some old paper in the street
last Thursday. Samuel Sallus, who is a
butcher employed by G. L. Meiler, came
along and facetiously remarked to Col
vim that it was worth So and costs to
kindle fire in the public street.
Colvin made no reply, but picking up
the burning paper in jiffy he placed it
in basket and carried it down into the
cellar. The flames burned briskly and
caught fire to some rubbish in the base
ment and then Colvin had real con-
flagration.
The smoke poured out the stairway and
through the floor into the paper store of
Mr.. Jones and everyone thought the
building was on fire. A garden hose
was brought into requisition and the
flames put out without the aid of the
fire department, but people in the
neighborhood were given a shaking UP
which caused them some anxiety for a
time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09

At 9o'clock, Thursday night, violent
thunder storm broke out over the city.
The street cars were stopped for 90 min
ntes or so. The big crowds leaving
Union Park caught it badly along Union
and Fourth streets. The violent rush Of
the rain drove in between the curtains,
making the occupants very uncomfort-
able. The incessant lightning and crash
ing thunder added to the discomfort
while the cars waited in the storm until
the electric generators at the main sta
ton were allowed to work again.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09
YIBWING the cHRIsrIAxA.
An English Sea Captain and Deputy Co
lector Allen Inspecting tho BArbor.

An English Sea Captain and Deputy Coll
lector Alien Inspecting the Harbor-
Deputy Collector Benjamin b. Allen
escorted Captain II. Tucker of the
English steamer Allegheny, now in port
over the city Thursday morning with the
special purpose in view of letting the
English captain see the advantages of
Wilmington as favorable point for the
repair of large vessels.
The party took the elevator to the top
of the Equitable Building where good
view of the harbor was bad with the
favorable location of the Harlan &
Hollingsworth drydock where the large
Earn liner Earnford is now being re-
paired.
Captain fuckers vessel belongs to
the Fox line of London, Eng, which is
running 20 large steamers to this
country.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Iourl

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
NEW CASTLE, Aug. 2.-The old
Young street railroad wharf, which has
been an eyesore and disgrace to the
river front for the last ten years, is at
last to be given respectable appear
ance. Superintendent Holiday of the
Delaware railroad, arrived at decision
Tuesday and yesterday a large force of
carpenters arrived with materials to
entirely rebuild the structure. New
piling will be driven, new oak flooring
laid, roof built and benches put in,
making a delightful evening resort.
Similar repairs are soon to be made on
various other properties OF the railroad
company.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09
FOUGERdY EINS 4 SUIT.
A Preliminary Injunction Refused in the
District Court To-day.

In the United States district court last
Friday George j. Harding of Phila-
delphia, attorney for the Haverhill
Toboggan Roller Co. of Hayerhill,
Mass, appeared before Judge Wales and
prayed that preliminary injunction be
granted Rene j. Fougeray from using
the toboggan slide in Union Park.
1t was claimed by the petitioner that
he is the inventor and patentee, and
that Mr.. Fougeray has no right to the
use of the toboggan under present cir
cumstances.
Herbert II. Ward appeared for Mr..
Fougeray.
After listening 10 all the testimony
inclusive of afiidavits on both sides the
court refused the preliminary injunction
as asked.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09
MR. BAYARD ON the VAR.
He Says the Attitude of the United States
will be One of Benevolent Neutrality.

LONDON, Aug. 3.-In an interview to-
day Hon. Thomas +, BaYard, the
United States Ambassador, said in re-
gard to the Chinese.Japanese troubles
that the attitude of the United States
would be one of benevolent neutrality,
adding that the instructions sent to the
United States ENJOYS at Pekin and
Toxic were direct evidence of that atti-
tude.
Mr.. Bayard leaves London for Genoa,
August 18th, with the intention of en-
joying few weeks yachting in the
Mediterranean. Mr.. Bayard will return
to London before leaving for the United
States.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09
JOHN MITCHELL .4PpoINrED

Superintendent of Delivery by Postmaster
Moore--To Commence Duties on August
10th.
Postmaster Moore mas asked for the
resignation of Superintendent Of Letter
Carriers Gilpin Is. Underwood to take
effect August 10th.
John Mitchell, deputy collector of
taxes has been appointed to,the position
OF superintendent of delivery at a salary
in the pay of superintendent.
The position of superindent of letter.
carriers is not recognized in Washington.
The position of mail dispatcher has
been abolished and that of superinten-
dent Of delivery substituted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09

It is stated that the agreement drawn
up by City Solicitor Elliott with the
view of the payment by the Water De-
partment of the sum Of $4,000 for the
privilege of suspending its water pipes
under Washington bridge contemplates
that the department shall be protected in
view of any pipe deterioration through
conditions of any kind influencing the
property of the Water Commissioners.
There is no prohibition of electric cars
passing over the bridge. 1t is implied
that the protection required is in regard
to such possibilities of injury as vibra-
ton or electrolysis,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09

State Detective Bernard j. McVey
went out TO look up u larceny case in
Brandywine hundred few weeks ago
and while attending to his duties was
bitten on the leg by a dog. A portion
of the detectives leg was carried away
in the dogs molars, and for some time
the officer Of the law has been cunning
for the dog which inflicted the injury.
He found him last Friday on the
Philadelphia pike and put bullet
through his body.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09
Two Funerals AT Elkton.


Special Uorrespondehueo Of Gh2eIre anu JuuTHHG
BLKroN, MD, Aug. 1.-Elkton was
the scene of five funerals to-day-James
Fl. Morgan, whose death occurred on
Sunday Mrs. Sarah A. Bowen, widow
of the late William Bowen; Sarah Sam
ders, colored; Miss Emma Grow, who
bled to death on Monday morning, anf
Reese Mailman, who died with brain
fever This is the largest number of
funerals ever seen in Elkton in one day,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09

The propeller Granite City, which has
come here to carry fishing parties to
Ship John Light and Fortescue Beach,
is at Shipley street wharf. She viii
make regular trips Tuesdays, Thurs.
days and Sundays, and will be prepared
to lake out excursions other days. She is
licensed to carry 500 passengers. She
came from Trenton, N. j.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09
A Negro Man Gradually Turning White

EVANSVILLE. IND, Aug. "a freak
has been discovered here in the person
Of colored man, aged As years, who is
gradually turning white. The change
first began over 20 years ago, but
stopped after time and he thought nc
more of it until eight months ago, when
the white area began to enlarge. 1t con
tinued growing rapidly until now it
covers most of his body and is appear
ing on his face and arms. The skin on
his body is as fair as child's and he
thinks that in the course Of year he
will be entirely white.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09

A Brief Session Held by the Trustees IA
Farnhurst Thursday.

Farnhurst Thursday.
At the regular quarterly meeting of
the Delaware State Hospital Trustees
for the Insane, held at Farnhurst Thurs
day, the following members were pres
emit: President Black, Drs. NAPLES and
Burton and Messrs. Smith, Cooper,
Hopkins and Stewart. The reports of
the committee on finance and accounts
were read and approved. The report OF
the superintendent showed the popula-
ton Of the hospital to be 1856 at the
present time, divided as follows: White
males, 105; colored males, az; white
females. SO; colered females, 10.
The superintendent was authorized
to have 1000 copies OF each of the
pictures of the institution made for the
purpose of illustrating the annual report
of the hospital. Bills amounting to
$1,2S6.99 were passed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09
BolsrERoUs NEGRo CAMP.

The Shouting of the Exhorters Heard by
People Two Blocks Away Residents
Claim it Is IA Nuisance.
Residents in the neighborhood of the
negro camp at Thirteenth and Scott
streets complain that the place is becom-
ing nuisance on account of the bois-
terousnass of the gathering.
A gentleman said that while almost
two squares away he heard one of the
exhorters shouting "rhe white mamie
has all de money!
"rhey are raising Cain there every
night" another said, "and the camp is
an annoyance to the neighporhood."
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09
FoUR BURNED no DEATH,

Tramps. While Stealing Ride, Lose
Their Lives by the WreckiDg OF tho
Train.
TOLEDO, OHIO, Aug. "a Bucuyrus,
Ohio, special to the Blade says;
A west-bound freight on the Pennsyl-
yania railroad broke in two this morn
ing, the two parts colllded, q Car of coal
oil and one of gasolene took fire and con-
sumed half the train, also destroying
about 500 feet of track. -Four tramps
were stealing ride on the oil car and
all were burned to death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09
To Engage n'the Shoe Business.

j. Frank Baldwin, member of the
Board of Education and for 20 years a
freight conductor on the Delaware rail
road, together with his son, j. Frank
Baldwin, Jr., will soon engage in the
wholesale shoe business and will be
located in the Exchange Building,
Seventh and Market streets. They will
trade under the firm name of Baldwin
& Son and will begin business August
14th,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09
PETER JACKsos,s MOTHER.
An Old Negress in Kentucky Who Claims
to he the Mother of the CoIored Pusilist.

to be the W0ther OF the OuIortu FHEII1SI'
RICHMOND, KY, Aug. 3.-Pcggy
jackson, residing here, claims to be the
mother of Peter jackson, the negro
pugilist. She is 70 years old.
The Old lady thinks from the pictures
of the prize.tighter that he is her son.
While living in Eastern Virginia she
had son, Peter, leave home when he
was only is years old. He went West,
thence to Pittsburg, Pa, thence to Eng
land, and the last she heard of him he
was in Australia.
The old woman has Bible in which
the birth of Peter is recorded, September
10th, 1854. This corresponds with his
reputed age. Jackson says he is a
| Southern born man, and has been seek
| ing for his mother for years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09
DEATH OF JOHN NJ. EN0s.
1t Occurred in Philadelphia wednesd
of Blood Poisoning.

of Blood Poisoning.
John NJ. Enos, bricklayer, for mary
years a resident in this city, more re-
Gently at No. S04 KING street, died in
Philadelphia Wednesday OF blood poison.
ing.
MIR. Enos has been staying with rela-
tives there for some time. He has been
suffering some days from large car.
buncle on his neck 1t was this that
caused blood poisoning.
Few citizens are better known in
Wilmington than the deceased. He was
for many years night Waterman at the
County Court House. He is also we'll
known among the older Democratic
politicians of the city. He was 70 years
of age.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09

Big Quarterly, the great jubilee OF
the colored people, will be held August
goth at the African Union Free Colored
Methodist Protestant Church, French
street between Eighth and Ninth. The
services will be as usual and large at
tendance is expected.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09

While playing at Tenth and Monroe
streets Thursday Henry Lackey and
Roy Palmatary were struck by team.
The lads had started to run across the
street, when the team dashed around
the corner. Lackey was knocked down
and he and his playmates were both
severely bruised.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09
TO SUSTAIN oLETELANo.
Democrats of Hartford County, Md, Call
Meeting of Friends OF Tariff Reform.

Meeting of Friends of Tariff Reform.
BELATR, MD, Aug. 8. -Leading
Democrats of Hartford county have is
sued the following circular:
To the people Of Hartford county
WHEREAS, 1t is evident to all that our in
terests in Congress are not properly repre-.
sented, we, the undersigned, citizens OF
Hartford county, call upon all good Demo
Gratis interested in tariff reform to assemble
at the court house in Belair. on Saturday,
August 18th, 1891, at . p, m, to express
our sentiments in regard to proper legisla,
ton OH the tariff question and our approval
OF the course of Grover Cleveland.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09

Observation-Disclosures Gazette and Journal
BRIDGEvILLE, Aug 3.-Joseph Todd
and Miss Josephine Twigg were mar
ried near here Wednesday night. The
groom will soon reach his 50th birthday
while the bride is a Worcester, Md,
maiden of but 10 summers. Only the
immediate relatives witnessed the cere-
mony.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09

At the funeral of Mrs. Kettle, last
Friday, solemn high mass was cele.
brated by Father Dunn of Scranton,
Pa, formerly of this city, assisted by
Father Quigley and Father Fallon.
Father Dunn is nephew of Mrs.
Kettle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09

George A. Elliott, trustee for the
estate of Antoine b. LIE Carpenter, has
sold the three-story brick house on
Parrish street, belonging to the estate,
to A. d. LIE Carpenter, for 1925, The
sale was made Thursday under the
order of the court Of chancerY.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09

CHICAGO, ILL, Aug 3.-Henry Dohme
shot and killed his wife at No. 100 North
Ashland avenue to-day, and fatally
wounded himself. Jealousy is said to
have caused the crime.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09

Frank Salamore, % years old of this
city, fell from car Thursday on the
Pennsylvania railroad, above Fifty
second street, Philadelphia, and was
badly injured. He was removed to the
Presbyterian Hospital,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09
FoR VIOLATING FED ERAL LAW.
Harry Meyers, Golored, Arrested by the
United States Marshal.

United States Marshal Hewson E.
Lannan went to Newport by an early
train last Friday and arrested Harry
Meyers, a colored resident of that place,
on the charge OF selling liquor without
special license.
The prisoner was prosecuted by Dis
trict Attorney l.. q. Vandegrift. before
Commissioner S. Redmond Smith, who
held Meyers in 5000 bail for the Sep
TENDER term of court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09

The following Delawareans have been
granted pensions as follows; Sarah E.
Glenn of Smyrna and Cecilia Jones Of
Cooch's Bridge, original widows; Will
liam Fox of Leipslc, increase; James
I. Crozier OF Wilmington, original.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-08-09

During the storm last Thursday even
ing lightning struck the drug store OF
DIR. III. NJ. First, at the corner of Eighth
and Spruce streets, tearing hole
through the ceiling of the store and
knocking a few bricks from the chimney.
No other damage was done.