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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
ARM ENIaS RELIEF.
Ihe Question Discussed at "A Conference
Held Thursday Evening.

heiu 1hursdny Evening.
The Armenian Relief committee of
the Church Club met Thursday night at
the New-Century Club to confer with
members of other Christian bodies
respecting methods for helping the
Armenian sufferers. Il. Tatnall Warner
presided ana remarks were made by
Herant Mesrob Kiretchjian of New
York, general secretary of the Armenian
Relief Association; DIR. Mesropian of
this city, native of Armenia: Bishop
Coleman, the Rev. S. b. Meeser Of
Second Baptist Church, the Rev. j. Il.
Milligan of First Presbyterian Church,
Z. e. Bradford, Il. I. Candy and j.
d. Carter.
Mr.. Kiretchiian made an impressive
speech concerning atrocities committed
by the Sultan of Turkey and the neces-
sity of instant and generous relief.
DIR. Mesropian said he felt hopeless
for his people. They had been slaugh-
tered by the thousand. He saw little
use in resolutions and petitions to
Congress; what the people need is
money. He declared that so long as
the Powers hold off the Armenians
must die. He held himself at the
disposal of the committee should it
desire him to address a public meeting
IN the interest of Armenians On mo-
tion OF Bishop Coleman he was given a
vote of thanks.
The Wilmington committee will
probably work through the New York
association, as soon as plans are de-
cided upon. The question of the proper
disposition of relief funds was dis
cussed. Bishop Coleman said that if
the Duke of Westminster would consent
TO distribute the money he would have
no doubt of it being properly handled.
1t was the feeling of those at the
conference that IA larger committee,
comprising representatives Of the lead
ing religious hodies, should be formed,
and it was decided to write 10 the
ministers and ask each to name three
men of his congregation TO take an
active interest in the Armenian ques-
tion. These men will be invited to
attend a conferencoEwhich will be held
at the New Century Club To- morrow
evening, when plans for further action
will be considered.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
Accident tn a rnr.

The steamship Aspatria left the
docks Of the Harlan s. HolIingsworth
Go. on Thursday and proceeded out
the Christiana in tow of the tugs Fred
Jansen and Amanda Powell. The tide
was very high and the Powell, which
was alongside the Aspatria, scraped
the north side Of the Market street pier
from one end 10 the other and came
near being crushed. The Jansen re-
turned in tow of the Powell, with her
stern crushed, and was taken to the
wharf of the W. & N. Railroad Co. for
re pairs.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
DIAMOND MATCH co. IN LUCK.
IL Has Just Closed Profitable Contract
with the Erench dinvnrnmnnt

IL Has Just Closed n Profitable Contract
with the French Government.
Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. 12. The Tribune
says:
The details of the agreement have
boon made public, under which tho
machines controlled by the Diamond
Match Co. are 10 be used in Europe.
a contract has been made with the
French government by which the Dia-
mond Match Co. receives bonus of
500, 600 for the use of the machines in
tho manufacture of matches, which is
government monopoly in that country.
ln addition to this, the company
will receive Sl00 600 a year during the
life of the contract, which is made
for five years, with tho privilege of
renewal.
The company is to be left free in
Great Britain, where it has factory
Just completed and which will be in
operation before the end of tho year.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
Anniversary Of NnomiI,odce

Naomi lodge, Daughters Of Re-
bekah, l. o. o. f., pleasantly cele.
brated its llth anniversary Wednesday
night, The exercises consisted Of music
by MIR. and Mrs. Perry, the Misses
hSllmer the Misses Carey, Mr.. Farmer
tho Misses Carter and the Mcssrs. Brad
ford and recitations by Claude Raw.
Miss Ethel McNey, Warren Ridgway.
Miss Phebe Smith, Miss Lille Barber,
Miss Mclntiro and Mr.. Farmer. Re,
freshncnts were served.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
Ho,y,s Thi.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+; J. CHENEY'lS co., Props, Toledo,O.
We the undersigned. have known +. J.
Cheney for the last IS years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
West d Truax. Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.; Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price, 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
a Young Ninrrird Mann oolnmits sninlae.

Lancaster. Pa, Dec. 2.-Harry
Stautfer, a farmer of 30 years, who was
only married on last Thanksgiving Day,
committed suicide in his straw shed in
Manor township, last night. by hang
ing. The straw reached almost to the
roof Of the shed, and Stauffer had dug
a shallow hole in tho straw, and after
tieing the end of rope around beam
and placing the moose around his
neck, sat down and strangled himself.
There is no known cause for his act,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
a Son of tlle Revolutlnn.

John @. Hardness has becn elected
a member Of the Delaware Society of
the Sons of the American Revolution,
Mr.. Hardness IL "a grandson of tho
late Lieut.. John Hardness. The latter
was of Scotch lineage and born in
Lunenburg, Mass, November sth,
ll4T. He enlisted in Cant. Err,
Towne's company, Col. James Reeds =
regiment, Massachusetts, Infantry.
April 23d, l775 The Coates rolls
show that he was commissioned secDnd
Lieutenant. AT the time of the battle
of Bunker Hill he was clerk of tho
company. The musket he carried and
the hat he wore in that engagement
are stil in the possession of the Hark-
ness family. During the war he was.
lieutenant, paymaster, general e aide and
engineer. lie was with Gen. Green
in his Southern campaign and at York
town when CORVALLIS surrendered.
lie was an aide on the stair Of Gen,
Knox He was a member Of the Mas.
saehusetts Legislature from 1TSs to
near the time Of his death, May lAth.
1906. '
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
Onicers M ,irnnl pns.

Grant Post, G.. A. r., has elected
the following officers for tho ensuing
year: DIR. u. G. Shortlidge Com
mander; Lewis G. Grubb, Senior Vice
Commander: William II. Blake, Junior
Vice Commander; James Brown, Adj
iutant; A. NJ. Blair, Quartermaster
Francis McCloskey, Chaplain j. Weich,
Surgeon; james Banthem, Officer of
the Day; l.. p. Walters, Officer of tho
Guard; Francis McCloslxey, Delegate
to the Department Encampment; James
Banthem, Alternate.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
Funeral of wnliam p. Long,

The funeral of William II. Long,
formerly editor of the DailyRepublican,
took place Wednesday afternoon from
his residence, No. 42I Taylor street. In
accordance with his request the G. A..
Il. emblems were on the casket. The
name plate and handles were decorated
With the badge of the organization.
delegations from Smyth Post, G. A..
r., Alpha Council, l.. o. Il. c., and
kadosh Commandery, X. of M, were
present. Interment was made in River
view cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
The proposed rcIephone Line.

A director of the Delmarvia Telephone
20. says its list of subscribers now
numbers about 500 and that it will
commence to construct its line within
~ days after permission is given and
be ready for business within 80 DAYS.
lie also says every phone will be long.
distance instrument, on metallic cir
cuit' and as soon AS possible after the
clty system is in shape the towns on
the Peninsula will be connected.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
A FoRrUSArN Disc0rERy.
Probable Wreck OF n Train Prevented by
James EoIay.

James Foley.
The discovery of broken rail near
Crum Lynne by James Foley of Lieper-
vile probably saved the Philadelphia
express train which left this city via
the F., W. a b. railroad at 7.5O p. m.
Thursday from being wrecked. Foley
wac returning from Eddystone, where
he had been trying to get work. Know
ing that train was due he shouted TO
tho operator in the tower at Crum
Lynne for the purpose of notifying him
of the condition of the rail, but he
could not make him understand. In
stantly train No. los, which had started
from this city, appeared half mile
distant. Standing in the middle of
the track Foley frantically waved his
hands and bat until the engineer
stopped the train. At the point where
the brokon rail was discovered there is
steep embankment.
When the passengers learned of their
escape many of them offered Foley
money, but he refused to accent it,
The rail was promptlyyrepaired and
the train proceeded to Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
Fa,aIDuci.

Nicholasville, Ky. Dec. l3.-A deadly
duel with knives, the result of rivalry
between two Jessamine county young
farmers, was pulled off in the public
highway, l3 miles from this city, last
night. Thomas Perkins received a
death wound in his side and Adry
Hunter was badly cut about tine chest.
The trouble was about young woman
to whom both had been paying atten-
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
nousesm,tb, give IIn rb.,r s,r,,,.

New York, Dec. 13 The strike of
the housesmiths, which commenced on
November 18th, has terminated in a
decided victory for the Iron League.
An agreement was to-day signed by j.
y. and J. M. Cornell g. CO., and the
United Housesmiths and Bridgemen =
Union, the latter retracting its de-
mands for recognition by the Iron
League and an increase of 25 cents in
the wage scale.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
Rnce Trnck Grand stnnh nnrnsd.

Brooklyn, N. Y, Dec. Fire
broke out to day on the east end Of the
grand stand Of the Brighton Beach
Race Track at Coney Island A brisk
wind was blowing at the time, and the
flames soon communicated with the
stand and stables, which with the
grand stand were destroyed, causing a
loss of nearly $50, 600. The horses in
the stables were rescued with consider.
able difficulty.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
Par OF LErTER.cAKKIERs.
Provisions of the Biz introduced by Cor
gresham Willis OF Delaware.

AioNiS'""S oi tne Bill introduced by Con-
gresham Willis OF Delaware.
specialCorresponueiic of Gazette ana journal
Washington, Dec. l3.-The bill in
troduced by Mr.. Willis to regulate the
pay of letter carriers provides that after
June next the pay of letter carriers in
cities Of more than 70, 600 for the first
years service shall he 5000; for the
second year, $500; third year 81, 600 I;
fourth year, and thereafter, 81, 200.
In cities Of population under rs, 600,
the carriers are to receive 5000 for the
first years. service, $500 for the second
year, and for the third year and there
after, $1,000.
The bill was read twice and referred
to the committee on postolfices and
postroads
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
Another isuck,. county POLITICIAN.

i. NJ. Wood of the firm of Wood
Brothers of this city, ana known by
his friends as the "Senator, having
heen candidate for that office up in
Buck s county, Pa, at the last elec-
ton, received word from home last
week that the number of politicians in
his family has increased by one--a boy.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
Mr. 1nlnmnny IInlI as Enyornnr.

About a week ago a Wil,ningtonian re.
ccived cttcr from Rio, Brazil. con.
tanning a squib from Spanish paper
published in that city. The sa1Iib
showed Il thorough knowledge of The
political situation in New York, for II
was to the effect that the Republicans
at the last election had elected Mr.
Ianmany Hall 10 he Governor Of New
York, 's'
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
Pom clnn of delaware.

Tho Penn Club of Delaware held its
annual meeting Wednesday and elected
officers as follows: President, DIR. James
a. Draper; Vico President, DIR. Willard
Springer; Secretary, Frank ii. Thom-
son; Treasurer, Howard De Haven Ross (;
Managers, DIR. II. p Ewes, DIR. w. G.
Speakman, Dir. Frank r. Smith, Will
liam Michael Byrne and George Lodge.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
Moriarity anu Abbott Matched.

Stanton Abbott, the English light.
weight, has signed 10 fight G. J. Mori
arity Jack Daley Of this city, a finish
battle on December Both before the
Eureka Athletic Club of Alexandria,
Va. The men will weigh in at the
ringside on the night Of the battle at
LIB pounds,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
CHEERING TRADE NEVs.
Four More Big Treighters to BuI,d Make
Lively Times IN the Iron Business

rom More Big Freighters TO Bulid Make
Lively Times In the Iron Business
Cleveland, o., Dec. IL. The Iron
Trade Review this week will say:
The Central West furnishes the most
cheering news of the week. -Four more
big freighters have been placed at lake
shipyards in the past three days, max
ing IA for the week, involving a demand
upon the mills or about 80, 600 tons of
plates and shapes,
AS was to be expected this business
brought out some close competition and
recent quotations were cut; but the
important fact is that deliveries are to
begin at once and the mills taking the
bulk of the material will thus be better
able to maintain prices at a time
always msred by weakness.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
President of the Swiss Republic.

Berne, Switzerland, Dec. II. M.
Adrien Laclienale, who was Vice Presi-
dent for 1898, has been elected Presi-
dent of the Republic for 1886 He 10
a radical in politics and his home is
in Geneva. M. Deutcher Thurgan has
been elected vice-president of the Re
public for 1896.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
A Man saws

That new woman as she is described
in present day literature and as she is
foretold by would-be prophets of the
coming age is not an attractive crea-
ture, nor is she an Improvement over
our mothers or our wives, who were
trained and educated in simple SO,
ciety.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
Peter Cassi.ly nd nnnnrn.

Peter Cassidy of this city, one of the
star base ball players in the Western
League last season, has gone to Renova,
fa'' where he will tend bar during the
winter for John Considine. former
resident Of Wilmington, who now runs
a Halool in Renova.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
Luke.s,irllnr Nup,,al,.

Miss Bessie S. Stirling and Thomas
Luke, the latter Of piedmont, W. VA.
were married Thursday afternoon at
the nome of the bridc, Green IIiiI,
The ceremony WAS performed by the
Rev. Hugh r. Walker of Baltimore
assisted by the Rev. f. W. Long Of
Green Hill
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
Gurley Again m New Ca.tIe ,Jo,l.

Samuel Gurley, who escaped from
New Castle Jail September 10Th by
scaling the walls and who was captured
at York, Pa, returned TO that institu-
tion Friday. lie had only II months
to serve when no escaped.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
A MnrrIage announcement.

W. W. Knowles of Searord. superin-
tendent of public schools, and Miss
Clara e. Moore of Bethel, Sussex
county, will be married in Bethel III.
f. Church, on December Gath by the
Kew r. Burgctte Short pastor of Har-
rison Street Church, in this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
yer,l,c, of suic,,,o.
epecinl lcnrrennondance oI tiazetlennd Inur

Special Correspondence OF Gazettaand journal
Bridgeville, Dec. IL. Coroner Joseph
held an inquest yesterday over the re.
mains Of Joshua Davis, who disap-
peared from his home three weeks ago,
and a verdict OF suicide was rendered.
The body was inferred here,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
Cost of Improving the Harbor.

Secretary Lamont Thursday sent to
the House report from the Corps of
Engineers, estimating at 81, 269, 49i the
cost of improving the harbor at vii.
mington and Christiana river, Della
ware, 30 as to obtain a depth of 2l fest
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
A Narrow Escnne.

Ahram Rittenhousc, employed in the
erection Of the Sternberger Building
Fifth aud French streets, jumped from
the second story to tho pavement on
Thursday Ia save boom from fallinp on
him and broke an ankle. The boom
struck a doorway and slightly damaged
IL
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
Rector speal,mnn,s Departure.

The Rev. II. y. Speakman, rector of
St Matthew's Mission, will conclude
bis work in this city December 93d
lie will assume control Of his now
charge, All Saints Church, Rehoboth,
ON Christmas.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
A Prizc.fIghtor KiI'ed Inv a N.rr,

Ottawa, ILL.,, Dec IL. An unknown
negro, said TO have come to Ottawa
from Chicago, shot and instantly killed
Barney Finnegan, a prize fighter of
some note, in saloon. The negro
pscaDed
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
j. =. Edwards, Jr.

oh, Single Tax,
What are the facts,
You'd have us contemplate?
Will endless bliss
lie exchanged for this
Competitive estate?
You tell us folks
Eggs will have two yolks,
And roses have no thorns,
That men will talk
And always walk
As if they had no corns.
Hohos will pass
Upon the grass
And not be made to git;
That cats and dogs
And little frogs
Will never have fit.
That pie and cake
We ali will take
Without one cent to nay;
And lunch routes fine
Big beers and wine
VIII be ON each highway. .
No longer clouds;
No use for shrouds
And women, minus words;
Babies won't cry, w.
No politicians lie;
In fact we'll all be birds.
Hold on, Friend Georgel
You cannot gorge
Us with that empty sound
When such things take place
Girls will sing base,
And stars shine from the ground.
You want the earth
Though there is no dearth
OF people of like mind.
But an elongated tongue
And double inflated lung
Can never bring the answer, you will find
The People
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
A FrencI,,vo,nan,s secro,

The reason that a Frenchwoman' g
toilets always seem to suit her is that
he rarely chooses it exactly like the
model shown her. Her personal taste
is always shown in the details that
give tho cachot to her costumes.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
.The Commnn pennln :.

As Abraham Lincoln called them, do not care To
argue about their ailments. What they want is
medicine that will cure them. Tho sinnple
honest statement, ~ know that Hoods Saisa-
parlla cured me-" Is tho best argument in favor
OF this medicine, and this is what many thou
sands voluntarily say.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
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 to
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.
ative; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevcr
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
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed ON every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will noi
accept any substitute ii offered.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19

sCyrus Hatfield has been appointed
extra passenger, baggage ana freight
agent and sayings fund depositary on
-fae RslATaTe fRilFead
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19

r. @. Taylor. Murfreesboro, Tenn,
writes have used the Japanese Pile
Cure with great satisfaction and success.
N. b. Danforth, Second and Market streets
and the Miller Drug Co., 402 Market street.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
A COLD JOURNEY TO ORLANDO
Surprise of a Michigander with
Potatoes.
RAISING PlNEAPPLES IN FLORIDA
The Experiment Costly But
Successful.

Promises OF Good Profit from the Crop-A
Cold Ride from Tavares to Orlando
Jackson a Sharp Co. Cars ON Florida RAIL
roads.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19

Joseph life has Seen apnoin ted pas.
s5ea5;se,r' baggage and iEsfEEtl 4 arentst
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
SINGLE TAX.

Hood's Pills are the best after-dinnor pills,
assist digestion, cure headache. 25c,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19

Charlton D. Lack Of the 2 wi & n
rq read has been elected memb4r
oil the advisory committee Of the ppnr.
syiNanla RAILROAD ,RAlef Department
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-19
CITY coUNoIL.

j. W, Robertsof
Wilmington, Dec. 1lth, 1895.
The herald., 1895-11-10
BROUGHT BACK HIS SABER

Comrade Perrin of this place was Z
soldier in the Foorth Michigan cavalry,
and drew his first saber, with other &C.
coutrements at Detroit. He cut his name
on the inside OF the bolt Immediately on
drawing it. Months afterwards, at Nuns
louisville. KY, he went ont with three
raiders to steal chickens. but various
raiders had cleaned out the roosts, and
at last they had to content thems' lvss
with a fat sheep, which Perrine was to
garry to camp on his horse. The ami.
mails legs were strapped. and then it was
trussed up to the pommel of his saddle
with straps. They rode merrily toward
of which, on a side road, issued squad
Of Morgan's men, who fired on them and
set up a chase. There was only one
thing to do, and that was to git" an<
they got. under whip and spur. The
other three foragers rapidly pulled away
from poor Perrine. as the heavy sheeE
made his horse run lop sided, ana the
JUhnnies were gaining on him fast and
shooting from the rear.
Perrlne made up his mind that he did
not like mutton anyhow. and getting out
his jackknifs he made pass at the strap
which held the sheep to the pommel.
Now he had strung his saber to the pom
mel also, only on the other side, and
when he slashed the strap it was the
sling strap of the saber he struck. and
down went the weapon with clatter.
The next cut, however, bit the right one.
and down tumbled the Sheep. He was
galloplng up Il Stops covered with timber
and Just after he had unloadcd his saber
and sheep line Of men IN blue rode out
CT the tim Der and opened fire on mis- pur-
ue.s. but Perrine cidn't stop until safe
in camp. He learned, however, that his
rescuers were part of the Fourth Ken
lucky cavalry. That's the part of the
story which dates hack thirty-three years.
- On the day PerIine was to start back
homo from Louisville, week before last,
he was sauntering along street leading
to the Tenth street depot. He was wear
ing the batge of the Fourth Miohiagn
over his heart and presently came to
man leaning over gate. The STRANGER
noticed the badge and hailed him, say
ing: ''Hello. comrade; you belonged to
the Fourth Michigan cavalry, didn't
you?"
Eyes. did, answered Pcrrine.
"Well." continued the stranger, '.my
neighbor has saber which belonged to
fellow in your regiment. The name is
cut in the inside Of the belt and is L. B.
Perrine and if my neighbor could find
him he would send the saber to him."
To make short story OF it, explana-
tions followed. the neighbor was hunted
up. and Mr.. Perrine proved his identity
and brought home with him the identical
weapon which he had lost so many years
ago. The men belonged to the Fourth
Kentucky, and when they had stopped
Morgan's men and sent them whirliug
down the Mill he picked up the saber.
while the comrades gathered In the mutt
ton. Perrins hasn't got done wondering
how it happened that out of 10000 SOL
diers in Louisville he should have been
picked out by stranger as the proper
person to supply information about him.
Detroit Journal.