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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
SALEoESTOcKs.
Personal Property Sold by tho securit,
Trust and Safe Deposit Co.

Personal Property sold by the Security
Trust and safe Deposit Co.
Many persons attended the Security
Trust and Safe Deposit Co. Is sale OF
personal property Of the estates Of
Thomas Davidson, William McMena-
min, John L. Walker and Catharine
McGovern Saturday morning.
From the Davidson estate five shares
of Industrial Improvement Go. stock
were sold TO A. S. Reed for 81 per
share; one share of Larkin Soap Manu-
featuring Go. brought 25 cents; LON
hardy cemetery stock, Baltimore Build
ing and Loan Association shares and
horse and carriage were not sold.
From the McGovern estate six shares
of Union National Bank stock were
sold to Mary +. McGoyern for ST. 10
per share.
From the McMenamin estate, hunt.
ing case gold watch went TO q. b.
Dougherty for S15; bedstead and
springs, bureau and washstand sold
for $40; wardrobe for 80; desk for IS. 10.
Low prices were received for articles
from the Walker estate, watch and
chain bringing 81. 10, gold pen and
holder 81. 80.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
Death of alexander B,rt,et,.

Alexander bartlett Of Galena, Md,
died Wednesday at the Surgeons and
Physicians Hospital, Baltimore. He
was a brother of John 4. Bartlett, who
died in this city last Saturday. Tho
funeral took place Saturday from
the residence of his brother, Joseph
Bartlett, on North Second street,
Now Castle. The services were con.
Quoted by the Rev. V. S. Collins. In
terment made in the NJ. 4. cemetery.
The pall-bearers were Edward Chal.
linger, Robert G. Gordon, James M.
Wise and Charles Bennett.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
A snvnrn Accidant.

Dora Kluver, who resides in the
vicinity of Mt. Cuba, met with severe
and painful accident Friday morning,
while on her way to the morocco shop
of Z. j. Ford. Tho body bolt of the
carriage in which she and compan-
ion were riding broke and the occu-
pants wero thrown violently to the
ground. Miss Kluver was rendered un
conscious. She was taken into tho
residence Of G. w. Brinton and DR..
Hitch of this city summoned She was
severly cut about the head and face.
Repairs were made to tho carriage
after which Mr.. Brinton drove the un-
fortunate couple to their own homes.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
aRMESlAy RELIEF.
An Association Organized Here for the
Purpose of Relieving the sufferers.

An Association Organized Here for the
Purpose OF Relieving the sufferers.
The second conference for the con
sideration OF Armenian relief was held
in the New Century Club parlors Friday
night and the organization OF the Ar
menian Relief Association of Delaware
was effected. Tho following officers
were elected; President, Il. I. Warner
Vice President, William X. Crosby ;
Secretary, L. 7. Candy; Treasurer.
George S. Capelle. The committee
which nominated tho officers recon-
mended that an executive committee Of
20 members be appointed and that u
massmeeting be held. The recommen-
dations were adopted.
In regard TO the composition of the
executive committee Bishop Coleman
suggested that it contain representa-
tives from different parts Of the State,
but the Rev, a. N. keigwin thought
the members should be from this city.
1t was agreed that the president should
name the committee from Wilmington
people and other towns could organize
auxiliary societies, whose presidents
would he members of the committee.
The executive committee will pre-
pare the by laws 1t was decided that
10 should be quorum.
The conference adjourned to meet at
the call of tho president.
Among those present were Bishop
Coleman, the Revs. George G. Hall,
Charles Il. Murray, y. n. Keigwin,
W. 4. Walling, II. Ashton Henry. J..
II. Miligan, L. B. Cabel, X. j. Ham
mond and A. II. Walker and Messrs.
u. q. Bradford, John W. Todd, Charles
NJ. Curtis, j. d. Carter, Charles H..
Cantwell, Il. II. Candy, Il. L. Warner,
George S. Capelle, George A. Elliott,
Dr. Q. b. Naudain, DR.. Mesroplan,
David Ferris, Ezra Fell, Col. w. A..
La Motto and A. ID. Warmer.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
WIll resi- theLnw.

Henry q. English, who owns property
on Gilpin avenue between Adams and
jackson stree's on Friday took the
initial step toward testing the law by
which the Street and Sewer Depart.
ment is collecting liens from property
owners. He has retained Hugh Or
Browne. The claim against him is
s460. Several other property owners
will take similar action. They have
already retained counsel, but will not
proceed until after the English case is
decided,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
A PLCckr DRIpEn.
Banjamin comegys' Exciting Experience
with RunaMny Team.


Benjamin Comegys, colored, a driver
for tho George II. Mccall Co. 4, covered
himself with glory in an exciting
runaway on Market street on Friday.
At Nineteenth and Market streets his
team became frightened by, it is said,
a shock from the street car track, and
bolted. Comegys was jolted from the
seat, and lost control of the horses, but
he clung to tho front Of the wagon.
The horses dashed down the street and
cleared everything till they reached the
bridge approach. There the wagon
struck the stone footway and was slung
across the tracks, but did not upset.
John Jacoby, was driving across the
bridge when he saw tho approaching
runaway. He at once drew his horse
out upon the foot walk That saved
the horse, but left the carriage in the
way Of the frightened team, which
dashed against Mr.. Jacoby's vehicle,
broke the shafts and demolished a
wheel.
About this time Driver Comegys, who
had made no attempt to jump from his
perch, regained control of the horses
and he stopped them.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
aye AT0Os YALE.

Nou that have gone before me
TO the dark unknown.
One by one who have left me
To walk alone.
Friends Of my youth and manhood,
Vanished away
Like drift of crimson sunset
At close of day?
We held sweet converse together
OF soul with SOUL
Probing the life of nature
From pole to pole.
Spelling again the story
OF days of old.
Dreaming of all the wonder
The years yet hold.
Half of my own self were you,
Half of my life.
Sharing its thought and action,
Its peace and strife.
Now tho call, none answers;
Vain is my prayer,
VaiDly my question falleth
On voiceless air.
Nay, but the years pass swiftly,
And !, too, pnss
Out Of the world of sunshine,
Like autumn grass.
On to the world beyond us,
The dark unknown,
10 Join the friend OF my manhood,
NJ more alone.
There, where their dreams arc ended,
And life's long quest.
Jesus, o Lord. have mercy,
Grant them thy rest.
--London Academy
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
MONEY FOR DELAWARE WATERWAYS.

Congressman wills Introduces in The
hoose IA Bin Calling for snndry Appro-
priations for Delaware Rivers and Har-
bors.
Washington. d. c., Dec. 90 Mr..
Willis, r., (Dol. to-day introduced in
the House bill making appropria-
tiors for rivers and harbors in Della
ware, as follows:
For the inland waterway from Chin.
coteaguo, Va, to the Delaware bay,
near Lewes, Del, 500, 600; for Broad
kiln river s2l, 500; for Wilmington
harbor, TO complete existing project,
s22, ga; for Appoquinimink river
$40. GOO; for Smyrna river $4,000; for
Murderkill river, $40, 600; for Mispil,
lion river, to complete, s2l, 500; for
Broad creek, to complete, $40, 600; for
Nanticoke river, to cmomplete, Sl3, 600
for Delaware Breal1water, to complete,
$22o, 600; for repairing iron pier at
Lewes, 81, eco.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
4 UNIQUE STEAMER.
She Looks Like Monitor and is Used
Garry Iron Ore.


Garry Iron Ore.
A unique looking craft passed up
the Delaware river fcw days ago for
Philadelphia. She attracted great
deal of attention, many who saw the
boat thinking it was war vessel. Ii
was the Spanish steamship Dicembre,
from Bilboa, Spain, with a cargo of
iron ore She is 2,0iS tons register
and the cargo consisted of 4,405 tons,
the largest ever landed in the Quaker
City in one vessel. She is commanded
by Capt Aspazz, and although he has
sailed the seas for 20 years it is his first
entry in an American port.
The vessel WAS built expressly TO suit
all the purposes of steamer to be used
for transporting iron ore from Spain to
this country. She is turret shaped,
on tho type of the Ericsson monitors.
The deck on both sides Of tho turret is
Of iron and it stands only few feet
out of the water when the steamer is
loaded. Capt. Aspazz said that she is
the only vessel Of the kind afloat.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
DEArn or wlLLlAM sHrsER.
Bis Decease Wednesday After Suffering
Extreme Agony. n

Bis Decease Wednesday After Suffering
Extreme Agony. ~
William H. Sherer aged 80 years,
an ex-policeman, died at his home. No.
lob Lowering avenue, Wednonday Of
tumors. Some years ago, while he and
other officers were quelling disturb
ance at Hazel Dell Park, he was kicked
in tho back and bad bruise resulted.
The bruise grew to a lump, which was
removed by Dr. Harris about year ago,
and soon swelings appeared on other
portions OF his body. Drs. Shortlidge
and Finley pronounced them tumors.
The patient was treated at the Della
pare Hospital and about three months
ago ho went to the University Hos
pital Philadelphia. The tumors in.
creased in size and finally his body,
neck and head became covered with
them. One grew 80 large that Ii pre-
vented the use Of his left lung and was
fast encroaching on other organs. The
patient had suffered extreme agony for
several weeks.
The deceased leaves wifo and four
children, who are in destitute circum-
stances. Mrs. Sherer, who is herself
ill, stated on Wednesday that her only
means OF supporteare the earnings Of
her 16-years. old daughter, who is work.
ing for small wages in factory. She
said any outside assistance will be-
thankfully received.
lnterment was Friday morning in the
new Cathedral cemetery. High mass was
celebrated at the Sacred Heart Church.
A delegation from the Friendship Fire
Co. was in attendance and the follow
ing members served as paIl-bearers: #.
Frederick, Howard Cloud, William
Mcconnell, William Ward, Isaac Dar-f
lington and William Coke.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
over Ten millions for Pensions.

Washington, Dec. 2l, "A requisitiou
on the treasury for $40. 275, 900 for pny.
s.ent of pensions for the next quarter
was issued to-day by the Secretary of
the Interior. Tho sum is distributedI
as follows Chicago, S2, 575, 600; Dea
Moines, Ia, $1,000, 600; Milwaukee,
Wis, 1,750, 600: Pittsburg, Pa, and
Buffalo. N. v, Sl,600, 900 each and
Concord, N, H., $3.50, 600.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
monse oommIltecr named.

Washington, Dec. 81. Speaker Reed
has framed the House committees.
Following are the most important chair,
Foreign Affairs, Hit Of
Illinois; Ways and Means, Dingley OF
Maine; appropriations, Cannon of,
Illinois ; Banking and Currency,
Walker of Massachusetts: Committee
on Rules, Speaker Reed, Henderson,
Dalzell, Crisp and Mcmillan.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
over Two Iiundr-d were Drowned.

Washington, Dec. q. United States
Consul Jacob /. Childs at Hankow,
China, reports to the State Department
that a violent storm passed over that
place November I'd, commencing about
midnight. The wind blowing a hurri-
cane, caused number ofrafts anchored
in the river to break loose and as they
sped down the swift current, they col
lided with fleet OF junks, carrying all,
before them, wrecking and sinking a.
large number and over 200 persons
wero drowned. Much damage was
done throughout this country.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
changes A liz Railronl stnt,on.

Changes are being made at fse Phil.
adelphla, Wilmington & Baltimore
railroad station In this city John l.,
Thompson Nad Charles Price hayr been
appointed ushers in tho places oG ri,
wood Truman and John Springer, Who
nave been advanced and will look aftor
" signals and assist tho station mas
teIs
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
nFaFeloD. tehnrd Nnp1laIs at Iewes.

~ ''' '"'''' 'i't'l'uLceo oI NuAfltN ana Journal
Lewes, Dec. u. -Jo5hop NJ. Brere.
ton, formerly Of Lewes, and Miss Iva
J.. EcAard Of Staunton, VA, we're mar.
ried at the residence of tho brides
mother, Mrs. j. c. Echard, Wednes.
day. Immediately after tho ceremony
they started on a northern four Tbey
are expected to come hare n dav "a
yiislt the groom's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. d. W. brereton.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
vlRskLs MUIR.
VESSELS REPAIRED
1hn Nlndern Nintllnr

Has found that her little ones are improved
more by the pleasant laxative. Syrup of
Figs, when in need Of the laxative effect of
a gentle remedy than by any other, and
that it is more acceptable to them. Children
eli oy it and it benefits them. The true
remedy. Syrup of fiss, is manufactured by
the California Fig syrup Co. only.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
Where ala got Ihis irendinl cough 2

Where did get this dreadful cough?
NJ matter: ihe great question j.. How shall
get rld OF it2 Use THE PtNEOLA BALSAN, a
soothing combination Of The remedies nature
haA put IN tho pine aud other ba lslinic trees II
cnrra the Inflammation and tickling In the throat
aud u taken in time will prevent the spread oi
tho disease to tho lungs. Ely's Plneola Enlsgm
II strongly recommended in cases of asthma.
Twenty-Five cents Is the price. Tell the neigh
bura about It,,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
A Home for tho hungarian Legation.

Washington, Dec, 81. The heirs of
the late Senator d. l.. Yulee, through
their agents here have sold to the
Austo- Hungarian government for lega-
tion purposes, the handsome residence
No. 1907 Connecticut avenue, the con-
sideration being $50, 600.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
Funeral of Mrs. Gerry.

Mrs. Gerry, mother of Mrs. G. r.
Harman in this city, died at her home
in New York City last Tuesday. The
were brought here Friday and
inferred in the Wilmington and Brandy
wine cemetery. Mrs. Cory was for
merly resident OF this city. Her hus-
band was formerly pastor of Asbury
Church.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
nLe.Eln rnin-n,ln-

- Mrs George w. Polk, formerly of
odeasa' dlnd y Denver, Col, Monday
morhing. Mr. and Irs. Polk left Deln-
ware Tor Colorado two years ago in the
hope OF heNntiting tho latter's healih,
put the change lrly succeeded IN pra-
longing htr liEr fcw months. llcr
remains viii te hlrught East.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
A pnrnlinr Accident.

John Cook Of No. COS East Seventh
street had an eye lid badly cut Saturday
morning by horse. The accident oc-
Cured in stable ana was caused by
the horse suddenly raising its head.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
I,,ayers signed.

Manager Long of tho Wilmington At
laGtic Association baseball club has
signed the following Western League
players to play here next year: Catch
ers, G. L. Davis and j. Welch; pitch
ers, L. Lloyd and j. Leach: outfielder,
j. j. McCracken; third baseman and
captain, Berryhill.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
BAB'S VISIT TO A PAWNSHOP
Modern Money Loaner's Sale
of Unredeemed Pledges.
A PAWNSHOP ON FIFTH AVENUE
Buying Back Articles on the
Installment Plan.

The Pathetic Christmas History Attached
to u Mourning veil-rhe True Xmas Spirit
Only Abides with Those Who Have Made
Others Happy = Memories the Festival
Day OF the Christ Mother aud child
Recalls.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
MaSSOf Ulcers.
Had Eaten to the Bone.
tFrom the Times Union, Albany, N. w

-Four years ago, Mrs. Markham, who
resides on First street, corner Of North
Swan, noticed a sensitive spot on her
left limb. 1t was apparently nothing
serious, but soon developed into sore,
and before long the limb was mass OF
ulcers. Mrs. Markham employed the
best physicians, but obtained no re-
lief, In fact was told that nothing
which bad eaten their way to the bone.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
steamsbip,s Name Selected.

Work il progressing rapidly on the
new steamship at the Harlan u Hol-
lingsworth Co. g shipyard. The name
of the steamer for the Old Dominion
line will be Shinnecock.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
I,nrni Arch Nrnsnns

n The annual meeting of st. Johns
Chapter, r. A, M, was held Friday
night, when officers as follows were elect.
ed William r. Watson. High Priest;
Charles McIntire, King; Joseph
Stewart, Scribe; j. jackson perce,
Treasurer; William Marshall, Secre-
tHry
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
txtennion Of U,irrood pnsse..

The following notice has been posted
on the p, w. & b, railroad: "Annual
and term passes expiring on December
3l5t, 1893, and trip passes not other
wise limited, will be honored until
January 10Th, 1896, inclusive."
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
,vnived "A nenrinr.

Edward Meyers was arraigned before
Daley on Satui day on the
charge OF entering and robbing the
store of 4. Il. Chapman. He waived "a
hearing and was held in $500 bail for
appearance at the upper court.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
IIurtnttho Ilnilroud sbops,

Robert Davis, blacksmith in the
.oploy Of the p, W. & b. Railroad
M, had his leg badly hurt Thursday
while ut work by large piece of iron
falling on it.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
MLIIIa Lnnr.elL sLrnnr

~ ,s{I ~ tn'N" HnsumoniR, bronchitis.
=, , ~ u i' ''1enr cnnghs ana ruis.
They can llLI Ia5 .-u ,,,,,,,i.a ~, ti,f
kept pure, ri's .ll e,i,,ii,s. t,,o ,,t.f...,. .
good and dlEps aar,ttg VII, UooI'a
iA'"' '"' oN N"i purifier.
Hood's Pits cure Ilys. ills. constipnIof
billousness, iaund!ee, sea headache.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
lie estimates the loading articles re-
eived here and shipped from this city
l,,ripe, fha N,nn, o. F,lto,,a,

.Bls,ib S9sal0bYa
The above tonnage includes only such
as was received and shipped by water.
There is invested in freight and pas
senger lines between this city and
Philadelphia and Penn's Grove, N. j.,
81, 600, 600 These vessels carried dur
ing the year freight valued at GIG, 7sl,
320and 526, 9i3 passengers.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
Total imports and exports. .3iO,7li

He gives the following statistics
, furnished by the Harlan a Hollings
worth Co., tine Jackson Il Sharp Co.,
tho Pusoy q Jones Co. and Enoch
Moore, Of vessels built and repaired in
this city this year:
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26
iIAEnoR AT wiLMiwGroN.

The above vessels are engaged in
daily river and harbor work. In addi-
tion there are numerous vessels of all
classes engaged IN the general coastwise
trade of which no record is kept.
He gives the following statistics
Furnished by Collector Of Customs
Townsend relating to foreign imports
and exports and of vessels sailing and
trading in Wilmington harbor:
Tons. Value
Imuorts:
Nitrate Of soda. lumber. &c... 7.07a isO.ss7
Exp,rtR:
Ralped AMI crude OIL. .,.,,.... ..3Data3 Sa7i49ia
GArH. engines. sc ..........,..... 76i .ns6ia
General merchandise. ........... 6ii I,4G
Total. .sJ366g aUi12ai
Total imports and exports. .3lU7n ,asa
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-26

He says the amount of revenue col.
lected here during the fiscal year end.
ing June Both, 1895, was 81, 9ll.04.
He gives the following local CONNER
cial statistics FURNISHED by William
d. Mullen, Jr., ex-president of the
Board of Tradel for the calendar year
1905.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-02
THE TRIPLE CALL DOWN.
How q Bored Irlshman Silenced n Crowd
of Self Admitted Genials.

OF Sell Admitted Genials.
There were four of them, as genial,
good natured, whole souled retailers of
old wives tales as ever got together in
the smoking compartment of sleeping
car. They had all fed we'll in tho diner
and settled down with the anticipation
Of enjoying long evening of yarn
swapping. They spread themselves over
rs many Of the seats of the smoker as
they could cover and crowded into O
corner large. round faced, jolly look
ing Irishman, who was enjoying his
after dinner cigar. Somehow he WASH It
amused by the stories The narrators
spread themselves, but they couldn It
feaze him, and the bored expression OH
his face grew in intensity as the stories
went on. The stories were not funny.
Once i'll awhile there was a CLEAN of
humor, but for the most part they were
just commonplace or vulgar. But they
seemed irresistibly humorous to the
four, who pelted their thighs and
wheezed and chorttled and roared as
each in turn finished his yarn.
At last the big Irishman could endure
it no longer, and he broke in:
"That reminds mo of the farmer who
caught three boys stealing apples in his
orchard.
The original four turned toward him
with look of expectant triumph, ready
to yell at the first sign of conclusion.
HE chased them, went on the Irish
man, land they all ran up tree.
Como down. said the farmer, but they
wouldn't.
"'Will ye come down for once?'
asked the farmer
"'We will not, answered the boys.
evil ye come down for twice?'
"'We will not.
CIVIL ye come down for three
times?'
So they all came down.
And with that the big Irishman wink
ed at the only other man in the com
partment who was not of the story tell
ing crowd. The yarn spinners laughed
uproariously for second or two, and
then light went up, as the Germans
say, and they stopped suddenly. They
looked at one another for minute
searching for the point, and then one
said, with yawn and stretch: "Well
Iguess it's bedtime. Good night. " And
the party broke up, wondering
York Sum
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-02
ESCAPED That Penalty.

The proceedings of the summer school
at Harvard afford a certain amount of
amusement even to the professors and
instructors. 1t is said that the sessions
have attracted some very independent
as well as gifted young women from a
distance. Lately one of the instructors
informed his class, chiefly composed of
women, that daily theme would be
required to give facility in compost
ton This seemed to surprise one of the
young ladies, who went to the instructor
after the session was over, in the pres
ence of others, and said archly and
coquettishly, "And what will you do
to us if we do not prepare any theme?"
"We do not" the professor answered
gravely, "employ any form of corporal
punishment. Boston Transcript.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-02
Some PcculIarities of Iceberps.

Derelicts and icebergs are among the
dangers to which vessels are constantly
exposed, the latter being perhaps the
more formidable of tho two, because
there are more Of them at certain sea-
sons, and there is no telling VIXEN one
of these monsters may heave in sight
An ordinary iceberg shows one-ninth of
its bulk above water. During the pres
Ont season n number of these masses of
ice-at least 100 feet high-have been
encountered by steamships 1t is scarcely
possible to imagine an iceberg with 900
feet of it's bulk below water. One cap
tain reports having seen an enormous
field Of ice at least 800 feet high and
1000 feet long. 1t had evidently but
just turned over, as the upper portion
was full of sharp angles and points, and
the water was trickling down it's side.
One Of the greatest dangers from ice
bergs is being in their vicinity when
they turn over. The sea currents wash
and melt them into all sorts of fantastic
figures and points. They melt below so
much more rapidly than above that the
center of gravity becomes disturbed, and
they turn with tremendous force. Some
times the disturbance is almost equal to
a tidal wave and is sufficient to upset
any small craft that may be i'll its Wav
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-02
increasing the Distance.

Judge Andrews of Georgia once when
candidate for governor of his state
was explaining to tho crowd of people
that had assembled 10 hear him how
his friends had pressed him to DO can
didate. and that tho Office was seeking
him; he was not seeking the Office. "In
fact, he exclaimed, 1.-THE Office of gov
ernor has been following me for the last
ten years"
at this point q tall countrymnn at
the rear Of the audience rose. but
here's our consolation, judge" he
shouted. "You re guinin on it all the
time. It'll never catch YOU"
This cheering prophecy proved to 10
correct.