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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08

Tho entertainment given in the Opera
house Saturday evening for the benefit
OF Water Witch Fire Company was
largely attended. G. ]. Moriarity
Knocked out j. Brown of Philadelphia,
and John Glynn defeated G.. Fisher Of
Philadelphia. Spade and Hoifeckcr Of
this city pummeled each other until the
police interfered. There was also spar.
ring between Wolfe and Dougherty of
this city, and Mack of this city and
Maggie OF Philadelphia. William Spoerl
and q. McRaig and Haughey and Ferris
had wrestling bouts which ended In
draws.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08

The chameleon fad" is destined TO
die natural death. 1t has assumed
such proportions in different parts of
the country that the Societies for the Pre-.
vention of Cruelty to Animals are after
merchants who traffic in the so.called
chameloons, which are in reality only a
small.sized variety of the ordinary
Florida lizard. They were first intro.
duced in the north during the Chicago
Fair, and commanded such ready sale
on the Midway Plaisance, that dealers
have tried them in different cities of tho
United States. The little animals are
attached TO brass chain, and in lien of
proper nutrlment have been fed on sugar
and water, In New York city SUPER
inteudent liankinson has begun crus.
ade against those who traffic in tho
Florida lizards, and the result is most
oil them have gone out of business.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08
SHERIFF's SALES.



At Kirkwood last Saturday, Sheriff
Gould sold the farm of Edmund b. Frazer,
administrator of John Frazer, deceased,
in Pencader hupdred. containing frac.
ton over four acres. to IL. IL. Ward, attor-
ney. for 5000, subject to a claim for
81. 30.
The. following sales were made at the
court house Saturday afternoon
Three.stury brick house on the south
side of Eighth street, between Wilson and
Poplar, property of Catharine z. Donohoe,
to II. C. Conrad, attorney. for 500.
Three.story brick house on the west side
of Market street, between Second and
Third, property of James Barkley, to
Harry Emmons, attorney, for 500, sub.
ject to claims Of about $4,000.
Interest of John G. Brson in property
north side OF seventh street between Ship
ley and Orange, to Harry Emmons, for
Two lots at Second and Harrison strests,
estate Of Thomas J. Bowen, deceased, to
George I. Brown, for 81 200 each.
Property Of Francis z. Dillon, corner OF
Second and Shipley streets, to j. Ernest
Smith, for 500, subject to claims.
Al New Castle, this morning, the sheriff
sold two houses OF Harry McCauley, in
Shawtown. to Julian ID. Janvier, for $500
ana 81 900, respectively.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08
THIErES After CLOTHING.
The Store of X. w. wolters, Mt seoor
and Market Streets, PIundered.

iho store OF II. w. NOlters, at Second
and Market Streets, PIundered.
Thieves, by means OF diamond, cut
a large hole in the plate glass window
OF the clothing store of II. W. Wolters
Second and Market streets, and stole q
half dozen overcoats, carly Monday
morning. The robbery was committed
shortly before daylight, as Waterman
Pardeo declares that he passed the store
at O'Clock and the theft had rot &C.
CURED at that hour. Nothing except
the oyercoats were disturbed.
At the shoe store Of j. S. Hopes, No.
z East Third street, thief cut circular
hole in the window and extracted five
shoes. He carried them to the alley
between the store and the adjoining
house, and being unable to find pair
to suit discarded them. Only one OF
the shoes had been tried on, and was
evidently too small for the robber. None
OF the others were mates.
At Frank j. Murphy's instalment
house the lock was broken of screen
door, but no property was stolen.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08
THREE PITIaBLE OBJECTS.
The Italian Victims af tho Quarry Elk
pIoNinn Sent to The AInlslInnse

me ltnlian victims al tho Quarry EX-
plosion Sent to the AImshouse.
John Reda, Donenico Dianlte and
Luciano Mancasa, three pitiable speci-
mems of humanity, were led into the
municipal court room at the city hall,
on Friday, where, through an in
terpreter, they told narrowing tale of
bodily injury and great physical suffer-
ing which they had endured for many
weeks. The Italians were injured in a
terrible explosion at the Wooddale
quarries, October 31st last. Two of the
men are totally blind and their arms
are entirely gone. Mancasa has lost
the use of his arms, but his sight is not
impaired.
The men were examined Friday after.
noon, through an interpreter, in the
presence of Conrad Keller, Alan Smith,
John w. Lawson and Henry @. Conrad,
the latter counsel for the Board Of Poor
Trustees, and George ii. Brown, attor-
ney for Rcda. They were sent to the
almshouse in the afternoon, although the
unfortunate men prefer to go back to
their old homes in Italy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08
M4RsHILLTOS IRON WoRKs.
Suits Brought Against the Parties t
Whom the Bringhursts Transfers.

Suits Brought Against the Parties to
Whom the Bringhursts Transferred
Their Property.
Suits have been brought against the
Marshallton iron works by Receiver
Broomall of the Wellman Iron and
Steel Company and Edward II. Wilson
II Company Of Philadelphia, creditors
of the Marshallton firm. Washington
Hastings has declined to act as receiver
for the latter.
The Union National Bank, through
its attorney, Willard Salisbury, has
brought suit against A. d. Warner and
the Charles Warner Co., to whom, it is
understood, transfers Of property
amounting to between $4,000 and
$4,000 had heen made by John Il.
Brlnghurst and Miss Margaret Bring.
hurst, The suit is brought by the
creditors of the latter to have the trans.
fer set aside. Miss Bringhurst is a
creditor Of the Marshallton iron works
and the Union Bank is a creditor of
Miss Bringhurst.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08

Allcock's Porous Plaster is composed of
purely vegetable ingredients and is abso.
lutely harmless. II assists nature IN her
own efforts to heal and invigorate, and i'm
parts strength to the whole system.
Many. preparations contain strong chem
ical and mineral substances which produce
an injurious effect, not only upon the skin
but upon the whole system. although al
first they seem very beneficial, on account
OF their powerful action and temporary
effect upon the surface.
When purchasing plaster do not only
ask for Allcock's, but make sure that yoii
get 1t.
Brandrethls Pills are purely vegetable.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08
A Postmaster IRVING to Hold omce


Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal
MIDDLETowN, Feb. 5.-Although lie
has been notified to resign, tho incum-
bent Of the Mt Pleasant postoffice holds
tenaciously on, hoping to receive new
lease of life. A few weeks ago w. j.
Eliason was officially notified of his
appointment as postmaster at this office.
but every obstacle has been placed in
his way and there seems to be deter.
mination to prevent him occupying the
position if possible. Mr.. Eliason was
formerly the tax collector Of this hum
bred and also was road commissioner
for term. He has been hard working
Democrat all his life and has rendered.
efficient work in the interests of his
party. While the outcome of the war is
watched with interest, the result is in.
evitable. He will go in.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08

The Railroad Employees Social Club,
composed Of men employed on the
Maryland division of the p, w. & b.
railroad, was organized Sunday after
noon. Officers us follows We're elected :
President, I. S. WEIGH; Vicc-President,
II. Little; Financial Secretary, f. +.
Gedling; Recording Secretary, w. w.
Anthony; Corresponding Secretary. i,
I. McDonnell; Treasurer, j. N. Con.
well; Trustees, d. j. Slicer, G. L. Trice.
BenJamin Writ, Jr., II. w. Cam and
ID. Y. Clinton. The club will occupy
room No. 10, MASONIC Temnle. ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08
Dcstruction of the steamship Harlan.

The Morgan steamship Harlan, built in
1866 by the Harlnn 4 Hollingsworth Com
pany, was burned January sd at Blue
january 18th with valuable general cargo
and crew Of q meu. The steamer John
Wilson and the Harlan were anchored
near each other on the day in question,
when flames suddenly burst from the lat
ter and soon enveloped the ship. The
crew made gallant effort to save the yes.
sci. but were driven Off by the heat and
many OF them were compelled TO plunge
INTO the water. The Wilson put out her
boats and succeeded in rescung all of the
crew of the burning ship.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08
WicoMIco COUNTY.
WicomicO Falls Mills--A Largo Gamer
at Salisbury--Oysfarsa md paxas

WicomicO Falls Mills--A Largo Cannery
at salisbury--oysters and Taxes.
SALISBURY, Mp., Feb. 1.-The Messrs.
johnson & Brother of Milford who have
moved to Salisbury and purchased the
Wicomico fails mills, have nearly com.
pleted their improvements. The new cleo
TIC light station has been completed and
tho dynamos are in position. The large
fiouring mills have been supplied with i'm
proved new wheels and the firm has re-
built the wharves around the property at
large expense. They have probably put
so, 900 III the Improvements. The electric
current will be one Of the strongest on the
Peninsula. New steam machinery has been
put IN and the water power is enough to
mill Oh the premises will be turned into a
cannery. The buildings are next to the
river, and are connected by private tracks,
100 feet long, with the New York, Phila-
dclphia d. Norfolk railroad, connection
of the Pennsylvania and the Baltimore a.
Eastern Shore connecting with the Balti-
more u Ohio, giving through these trunl;
lines access to the entire country. The
Messrs. johnson have arranged with
competent Gamer to run the business, and
1t Will probably be put in operation this
season. The gentlemen have also made
proposition with the City Council To place
three arc lights on Main street and the
proposition will probably be accepted as
the merchants are oil anxious for it.
The voters of the county are much
pleased to know that compromise has
been effected between the governor and
Senator Hayes in regard to an assessment
bill. Wicomico county was in favor of tho
| Hayes bill, although there were features
of the Fields bill that struck their fancy.
The school board of this county will
take some action opposing the proposition
to take the school appropriation derived
from oyster licenses and turn over the sum
to help TO support the oyster navy. Many
of our most Conservative citizens are OH
posed to spending so much money on the
oyster navy. They say much of it is
wasted. Fewer boats and longer service
would probably do as much good, they
| say, as the present service, and expenses
could be cut down.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08
ELKToN & SOUTH EIfN.
The Route Which VIII lie Followed by
the Proposed Now Rnilrond.

ELKToN, Mp, Feb. 4.-The route
which the Elkton & Southern railroad
will possibly adopt, and over which Mr.
Irwin Of the 3. 81 0. engineer corps, hus
gone, is as follows:
II starts at Childs, on the B. & O.
railroad, follows the Little Elk to near
Elkton, crosses the r., w. e. B. railroad
over head near Gilpin's brick-yard runs
through the Landing farm across the
Elk at Cedar Point, follows the river
shore to Perch creek, then in straight
line to Chesapeake City to Bohemia,
above navigation across Middle Neck
into the First district a short distance
west Of the residence Of George Biddle,
touches the east end of the town of
Cecilton, crosses the Sassafras river
above Fredericktown, at Pig. Point,
skirts Georgetown and goes through
Galena to Lambson's, on the Kent L.
Delaware Bay road.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08
THE NEW HUMPHREY BUILDING.

A Large Attendance at the Builders Ex-
change OH Observation-Disclosures Chand-
Ter the Lowest Bidder.
There were about 40 members in at
tendance at the regular meeting of
builders and contractors ut the Builders
Exchange Monday morning. 1t was the
largest mornings gathering that has
been seen for some time.
The only new item talked about was
the estimates for the new building for
Humphrey & Bro, No. 613 Market
street, next William Lawton's. The
bids, it was stated, were opened at
Frank Carswell's officeMonday morning.
The lowest bidder was Philemma Chand-
Ter, whose figures were $4,000. The
structure is to be three-story brick,
and will extend from Market to Ship.
ley. With the cost of the walls and the
heating it is understood that the ex-
penditure will probably run up to over
$4,000. =
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08

So Or. NJ, has cured your sons cough,
Mrs. b? Skilful man.
No. madame We gave up his medicines
a week ago. They put Johnny to sleep,
but they did not touch the cough at ali,
All indeed! What brought the bow
round so sudden, then?
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
madame. One 50-cent rottle did the busi.
ness, while the doctors bill for doing moth
ing was ten dollars.
Sold by all druggists everywhere. Prices.
20 and So cents and Sl.00. The large size
being the most economical,
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minute.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08
TILMIAGToNIANs WIN.
Result of the sparring Contests Befor
the C. A. c. at Washington,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.-Professional
sparring contests were given at the
Columbia Athletic Club gymnasium to-
night. About 700 persons were present.
The fights were rather tame, the one be-
tween Lash and Irving being the fastest.
The first fight was between Al, O'Brien
Philadelphia, and Jack DAILY of Will
mington. DAILY is well known here and
was decidedly the favorite, DAILY was
awarded the fight.
Lash aud Irving, both of this city,
were the next contestants. Irving made
his first appearance and defeated Lash.
Frank White of Wilmington, Del,
knocked out Dan Coughlin OF Philadel-
phia in the second round.
The eight-round bout between Walter
Campbell of Philadelphia, and John
Corrigan of Manaynnk, Pa, was rather
tame. The referee gave the fight to
Campbell.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08

Word was received in this CITY. Fri
day, OF the death of George Edward
Thompson, formerly druggist at Rising
Sun, near this city, ut Pasadem California
Mr.. Thompson moved to Pasadena about
three years ago, and was engaged in build.
ing operations. Several weeks ago he fell
from scaffold and received Injuries TO his
spine, which resulted in his death Thurs
day. He leaves wife and two children.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08

ST ecial Cores pom denco Of Gazette ar

q ecIAI UorreHpondehcoO OF Tazette and lorna
New CASTLE, Feb. 3.--Shor;ly after q
O'Clock last evening fire was discovered on
tue roof OF the residence OF John II. Rod
ney, at Fourth and Delaware streets. The
hre department quickly responded to the
alarm and in q few minutes had the blaze
subdued before any damage was done.
The fire originated in the chimney and if
it had not been discovered in time d serious
blaze would have resulted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08
Institute for Colored Teachers.

The eolored State Teachers Institute will
be held at Smyrna on March eth, Sth and
9th. 1. Marsh Williams, chairman Of the
executive committee, announces the fol-
lowing instructors F.: Superintendeuts
Griffin, Tindall and 1ammany, Professor
1ocun,, President Webb and Professor l..
D. Huland of Colored State College. the
ley. Z. n. Grandson, d. D., and the Hon.
Il. ID. Bassett, ex-Minister to Hayti. Dir.
Grandson and Minister Bussett will de.
evenings. -'
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08
SOLD LIQuoR ON SUNDAY.
A Saloon Keeper Charged With Violating
the Sunday Liquor Law Held far CnurI

a saloon Keeper charged with Violating
the Sunday Liquor Law--Held for COurt.
William Forrest, was charged in mum.
cipal court OH Saturday with assault and
battery, disorderly conduct and trcspass.
ing at the works of the Malleable Iron
Company. james Bailey, secretary ana
treasurer of the company. appeared
against Forrest, aud testified that the
prisoner was Intoxicated and attempted 10
assault him when asked to leave the
works. Forrest also committed assault
and battery on one Of the men. He was
fined S25 and costs.
Herman ]. Hornhogan was charged with
selling liquor on Sunday. He was repre-.
scented by II. Z. Turner. He was held in
500 bail for the upper court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08
ASSAULTED ms YETGHBoR.
An oysterman Sends a Messenger for MIR
Longbottom and Then Assaults Him.

an OySterihhH 5eilus messenger Tor hf.
Longbottom and Then Assaults Him.
Charles Weeks was arraigned in munich
pal court on Saturday charged by William
Y. Longbottom with assault and battery.
Weeks is an oysterman ut No. 500 Lom-
bard street, while Longbuttom conducts a
small store at No. 53l East Sixth street,
which is but short distance away. Ii
seems that there has been bad blood be-
tween the men for some time.
According to the evidence Longbottom
went to Weeks house Friday afternoon
to ascertain how many quarts of oysters
there were in bushel. Weeks was absent,
and when he returned and found Long
bottom had been there he was angry.
Then he sent his son to Longbottom' s
house to tell the latter he wanted to speak
with him. When the latter came Weeks
assaulted him, hencethe arrest. In court,
on Saturday, Weeks declared that Long
bottom was trying to injure his business.
He paid the costs i'll the case and was dis
missed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08
New Schooner BuIlt.

The new schooner Emma REFS has
just been completed by William G.. All
bot at Milford. She is 26t tons and was
built for George II. Draper and others,
She is for the purposes of general trade
between points on the estuaries down
State and Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08
La.l Meel.,s nnlldlng operntlon.

Building Inspector Dohl issued per-
mits for new work, last week, as follows:
Thomas II. Melvin. alterations to No.
215 East Front street.
A. 5. Reed & Bro. Co., two.story brick
building. 4Oxl69 feet, on Reed street
between Monroe and Adams.
David Dangel, one story frame kitchen,
northwest corner Linden street and
Maryland avenue.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08

James r. King took control of tho
Second Baptist choir, as permanent
leader, for the first time Sunday. Some
ilne alto and bass voices have been re-.
Gently added TO the membership. The
singing Sunday showed a marked i'm.
provement II 10 the leaders desire to
increase the number Of the singers to so.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08

AT orphans court, Saturday, the re.
turn of sale by Lewis q. Vandearift in
connection with the Victor Lord estate, at
Odessa was handed in and confirmed. Tbe
petition of the guardian, Lewis Thinner. of
Walter i, Wallace to expend a part of the
principal Of the estate, was granted, The
return of commissioners to value real
estate Of oliyer,P. Ely, presented by ], III.
Hohecker, was approYed. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08

Mrs. NJ. L. Watson, widow of John q.
Watson, died Friday in Centreville. Md,
after long illness. She was d daughter
of the late Henry Wilmer and was born
and educated In Baltimore. She had been a
member OF the Methodist Protestant
Church IS years. She leaves three sons
Prof. II. q: Watson of Western MARYLAND
College, Wilmer Watson and Graham
Watson.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08

The members of the Wawaset Gun
Club held their monthly badge shoot on
Saturday. Out of possible score of 25
Q. NJ. Buckmaster came out top of the
list with "a. The detailed score was as
follows; Q. NJ. Buckmaster, "a; J..
Huber, 90; w. Il. Buckmaster, 90; Il.
Melchoir, 81; T. Wright, 20; J. Elliott,
J: White, X. Miller, 10; F. Martin, ii;
IL. Donaldson, IL; L. Camp, II,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08

Edward Durkin, Living at Fourth and
Poplar streets, was showing companion
how he threw bear at wrestling when he
landed on his back and sustained severe
injuries. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08

U. S. Marshal Lannan, Friday
morning, sold on the Federal building
steps so bushels of Delaware oysters 10
benjamin b. Allen at 10 cents u bushel
Also 700 bushels of prime oyters at Al
cents a hundred. The oysters were not
in good condition, which accounts for
the low rate Of sale.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet.
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products ia
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure LIQUID
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas.
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax.
alive; efiectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and feyers
and permanently curing constipation,
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid.
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak.
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug.
glsts in soc and 81 bottles, but il is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrnu
20. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs
and being well informed, you will moi
accept any substitute if offered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08
A Guiieless Farmer swindled by a Gypsy
Snncial anna urtt. "a I....--.

BRIDGEyiLLE, Feb. 3.-Joseph sampson.
of near this town, was recently swindled
out Of Sll5 and 70 bushels of corn BY d
gypsy woman. She induced him to give
the money on a promise of telling him
where to find fortune of 500. 900, 600 in
gold, and the corn was pay for wife TO
share his fortune with him. She made an
January and tell him where to find his
fortune, but of course did not appear and
now he is fruitlessly securing the country
in search of her.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08

Father Flynn of St. Mary's parish re-
turned Saturday from Louisville, XIV,
where no attended the funeral Of Gis
father. He has been away since jan
uary 18th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08

is worth oceans of theories. More infants
are successfully raised on the Eagle Brand
Condensed Milk thall Upon any other food,
They are liable to les sick hess than others.
T inS, E 5SSd' Brand therefore the best In
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08

Twinkle, twinkle, little star" your are
indeed beautiful, but not half so lovely as
the bloom on the cheeks Of all yolng
ladies whonse Glenn's Sulphur Soap,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08

Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate. DR.. j.
Guy Mccnndless, Pi,tsburg, Pa, saws II
have used IL in various forms OF dyspepsia
with gratifying results" -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08

The Rev. Henry d. Martin, NJ. d.. for.
merly OF this city, will become roctor ~
~ James Church, Philadelphia, this
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08

NJ. Megary & Son have been awarded
the contract for furnishing curtains for
the new du Pont school,