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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
MATT o,aRIEN DEAD.


A Famous Character, who Passed Away
at Chattagnooga, Last weak-was Well
known in Wilmington.
]. w. Cooke, manager for the Adams
Express Co. in Wilmington, Wednesday
received telegram announcing the
death OF Matt O'Brien, in Chattanooga,
Tenn, after brief illness, at the age OF
go years
Matt O'Brien was known to every
expressman of any prominence in the
country. lie was u man of marked
eccentricity, but OF unusual intelli.
gence, and possessed a wealth of useful
Information. He was a brother of John
O'Brien, vice.presiaent and general
manager of the Southern Express Co,
and for many years he was route
agent in that compauy's employ.
lie was an artist of some rencWn,
wrote poetry and possessed talents
which brought him into promi-
Rence with many of the foremost men
of the country. He was an intimate
acquaintance Of Actors Joseph Jefferson
and W. J. Florence, and entertained
most of the celebrities of the American
stage. He was on speaking terms with
many statesmen and public men.
Matt O'Brien lived in sphere pecu-
liarly unique in its way, and he was
ever surrounded by an atmosphere of
seeming mystery. He was bosom
friend of Alan Pinkerton at one time,
and also of Robert j. Pinkerton.
O'Brlen suffered frequently from the
govt, and when confined to his room he
would occupy his time in sketching and
writing poetry, or in originating gro
tesQue pictures of expressmen, outlining
their arduous duties. He would send a
messenger out for a box of cigars with
an order and on the back of it he fire.
quently drew picture OF himself seated
in his room, suffering with the govt.
When the law was passed giving the
receivers the privilege of opening the
q. y. ID. express packages, with the OPP
ton OF accepting or rejecting them at
will, O'Brien made an excellent sketch
of the confusion which existed in the
express offices as result Of the enact
ment Of the law. The drawing at once
madea national hit and was printed in
the EspresSUIan's Gazette.
Matt O'Brien came to Wilmington
several years ago and for long time
boarded at the Clayton House. He had
an income of suitable proportions to en-.
able him to live comfortably.
Deceased was kind, courteous and
charitable, a cheerful giver and never
turned down man who asked him fol
aims, II the case was a worthy one.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

The sanitatsd Public school Pupil of the
Coming Century.
Medical Record.
public School, First Grade, A. D.
1907 Teacher TO applicant for admis-
sion. )-Johnnie, have you got a certiti.
cate of vaccination for smallpox?
"Hes, sir"
"lIave youbeen incculated for Group ?"
''Ges, sir.
"Been treated with diphtheria serum 2"
"les, sir"
"Had your arm scratched with cholera
bacilli?"
"Yes, sir"
"Have you written guarantee that
you are proof against whooping.couEh.
measles, mumps, scarlet fever, and old
age?"
ayes, sir"
"Have you yourow private drinking
cupl'
Eyes, sir"
"Do you promise not to exchange
sponges with the boy next to you and
never use any but your own pencil -
Eyes, sill"
"Will YOU agree to have your books
fumigated with sulphur and sprinkle
your clothes with chloride of lime once
week"
"Yes, sir"
Johnnie, you have met the first re-.
quirements Of the modern sanitarians
aud may now climb over yonder rail,
occupy an Isolated aluminium seat, and
begin making P's and Q's as your first
lesson"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
INCOME Try REruRNs.


Text OF the Resolutions OF Congress FIX
tending the Time for Making Returns. 4,
The following is the full text of the
resolutions extending the time for max
ing returns of incomes, as agreed in both
houses of Congress on the conference re-
port:
R,soteed, de-, That the time fixed by existing
law for the rendering of income returns, to
wit: "On or before the first Monday of March
in every year lsertion IS, ast of August 2Sth,
1891, and section BIB, Revised Statutes, as
amended by section ~ Of that acI, Is hereby
extended, with reference only to returns Of in
come for the year 1921, 30 that IL shall be law
iul To make returns for that year on or before
the 18th day Of April. 1875
Resolved, That In computing incomes under
said act the amounts necessarily paid for fire
Insurance premiums aud for ordinary repairs
shall be deducted.
ResOtp'd, That, in computing incomes under
said act the amounts received as dividends
upon the stock Of any corporation, company
or association, shall not be included in case
such dividends are alAo liable TO the tag OF 9
por cent upon the net profits Of said cor
roranOU, company or association, although
such tax may not have been actually paid by
SAID corporation, company or association at
the time OF making returns by the persou
corporation or association receiving sucn divi-
dends. And returns or reports oil the names
and salaries OF employees shall not be required
from employers unless called for by thu coli
lector In order to verify returns by employees.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
4 now ~ rHr n slonsrAe.
Caused by Debate ON tho Subject {
Popular Representation.


BERLlN, Feb, 20.-Thc Reichstag was
stirred deeply to-day by debate on DIR.
Pachnickes bill for the introduction of
popular representation in all Federal
States.
The bill was aimed mainly at Mecklen.
burg, where the same meuiaeval conditions
prevail as before 1913.
Eugen Richter, Radical leader. made a
scathing speech concerning the Grand
Duke and his method of government. He
said that Meeklenhurg would have been
extinct long ago but for the great number
of Legitimate births.
The Social Democrats and Radicals
cheered loudly and the Conservatives pro-
tested.
Herr Won Oertzen. Mecklenbu mem.
Der of the Federal Council, sprang to his
feet. and, trembling with indignation, de-
nouuced Herr Richter's indecent Ian
guage,'
A deafening tumult was evoked by the
word 'indecent.h From the left OF the
Chamber came chorus of shouts for
order, and from the right, repeated cheers
for 0ertzen,
After ringing the hell fully two minutes,
President Won Levetzow restored com para.
tive quiet He then gravely reproved
Oertzen for his language, which, he said,
was entirely contrary to the traditions of
the House.
The cheering from the left was followed
by the vote. The bill, although supported
by the Socialists. Radicals and the ma
jority of National Liberals, was rejected.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
sugar Trust Applying the screws.

Ne1 ! OK HeralJ, req. Hl1t,
Apparently encouraged by the oostruct-
i've tactics begun last week in the Senate
to prevent the passage of the House bill
repeating the dilferential duty of one-tenth
of a cent per pound on sugar imported from
bounty-paying countries, the Sugar Trust
has promptly raised the price OF sugar to
consumers.
On Tuesday the trust ordered an advance
in prices. The increase is cents per
hundred pounds on cut loaf crushed
powdered, granulated and altogether
twenty-one out OF t&cnty-nine varieties of
of its refined sugars. Consumers must now
pay the trust at least Sl.1S per hundred
more than English reiincrs charge. If
Congress adjournes without repeating the
differential duties OH sugar, the trust will
be securely intrenched in position to
force all consumers to pay at least ST. %
more per hundred pounds than refined
sugar costs in foreign markets.
On account of our proximity to the chief
sugar-growing countries, all refined sugars
ought to be cheaper in the United States
than il England. But they never will be
SO while we have a protective tariff.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

Send your address to II. f. Bucklen &
Co., Chicago, and get free sample box OF
DIR. Kings New Life Pills. A trial will
effective in the cure of constipation and
sick headache. For malaria and liver
troubles they have been proved invaluable
They are guaranteed to be perfectly free
from every deleterious substance and to
be purely vegetable. They do not weaken
by their action. but by giving tone to
stomach and bowels greatly inylgorate the
system. Regular, size, % cents per box.
Sold by Joseph Smith, druggist, Seveuth
and Pine streets. Goods delivered free.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
An English Sanitary Conin.


y sanitary coffin is term with n
curious sound, for most people think
they are rid of hygeia after death.
An Englishman, however, has patented
a sanitary coffin which really seems 70
have merits, The interior Of the coffin
including the lid, is lined with 8-inch
cushion stuffed with caustic and ants.
optic powder. When the body is
fastened in the coffin lis tightly packed
in an air-tight padding, which not only
a6sorbs and neutralizes all the products
OF decomposition, but also eventually
destroys the tissues themselves. Il
would be an obvious advanta re to en-.
close the body Of any person who had are.
viously died of an infections disease in A
receptical Of this kind, especially in view
OF the almost universal practice Of allow.
lug the bodies of the dead to remain for
several days in the houses of the living.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

There is more catarrh in this section of
the country than all other diseases put to-
gether, and until the last few years was
supposed TO be incurable. For great many
years doctors pronounced il a local disease,
and prescribed local remedies. and bv con.
stantly failing to cure with local treatment,
pronounced IL incurable. Science has proven
catarrh to be a constitutional disease, and
therefore requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by f.
j. Cheney Co, Toledo, ONO is the only
constitutional cure ON the market 1t is
taken internally in doses from 10 drops to
teaspounfnl. 1t acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces oil the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any case It
fails u cure. send Tor circulars and testi.
monials Address
+. ], CHENEY n co, Toledo, o.
i9F-SUld by druggists 75c
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
JUGGLED REruRNs.
a Curious Discrepancy ia the Vote For
Mayor OF Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Record, Friday.
Here is a little problem in mathematics
aud ethics which the Record would be
pleased to see solved
Warwick vote for mayor was 1877, s6S.
The average party vote cast for the nlagis-
trates ticket by Republicans was 49,
O54. Warwick ran sli votes ahead of his
ticket.
Pattison's vote for mayor was "a, SO. The
average Democratic vote cast for the magls-
trates' ticket was 66.3Ol. Puttsun's, there.
fore, ran 1875 votes ahead of his ticket.
Now, the question IS, as Warwick's vote
shows do detection on the part of Repub-
licans, and rs Pattison's vote is swollen
beyond the Democratic strength. where
did Pattison's lO57S extra votes come
from? Can it be possible that Warwick's
vote may have been padded Just enough to
make UP for party defectiOn2 or did
1913 voters scratch overy other name ana
vote alone for Pattlson?
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

Recorder of Deeds CORTLAND C. Mont.
gomery of this county, was quietly mar.
ried Wednesday to Miss Ellen c. Wall,
Slaughter of the late Andrew Wall OF
70. l4l5 jackson street, by the Rev
Dennis J Flynn at St. Patrick's parochial
house. The nuptials were strictly private
only q very few OF the nearest relatives
and friends of the two families being
present The young couple took the
tram north at s.o6 Wednesday, On their
return they will take up their residence
at No. 1881 Shallcross avenue,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

A meeting was held Wednesday at
1888 Market street, tine Office OF Judge
Ball for the purpose of organizing a
ruling of the Fraternal Mystic Circle.
The name adopted for the newbody was
Wilmington Ruling, and the following
officers were chosen: Past Worthy
Ruler, j. Frank Ball; Worthy Ruler, NJ.
IL. Cshoon; Worthy Recorder, G. S,
Horn; Worthy Collector, J. II. Carver,
Worthy Treasurer, DR.. r W. Tomlinson.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

Harry l.. Johnson and Miss Miriam
Barker, both of this city, were quietly
married Wednesday by the Rev. A. N,
keigwin, at No. $40 West Third street.
The bride and groom left at 11.03 this
morning for Exmore, Va, the residence
of Thomas Johnson, the groom's father.
Quite crowd Of friends accompanied
the happy couple to the railroad Station
and threw enough rice after them to
keep Chinaman for six months. After
u trip South Mr.. and Mrs. johnson will
return to Wilmington, where they will
make their home.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

The officials of the Christian Endeavor
have secured the services of the Rev.
Russell II. Convict Of the Temple Bap-
tist Church OF Philadelphia to lecture
here May 18th. Mr.. Conwell is well
known in this city and is one of the
most successful platform speakers of the
country. He has not yet made choice
Of his subject, but it is thought that it
will be 100000 for the Face of the
Moen." Nor has ii been decided yet
where the address will be given.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

PoCoMoKE Cry, Mp, Feb. TO- In fight
between |. s. Baseman and George Eashum
this morning at Eden, Somerset county,
They quarrelled and it is charged both
used their knives. Both men were badly
cut. Eashum was stabbed in the shoulder
and the knife blade was left in the flesh 70
be taken out by physician Eshum
secured a revolver and was IN the act of
firing at Baseman when the weapon was
taken from him by some men who wit
messed the ARRAY. Tonight lie is not ex.
pecLed to recover.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

There was tournament between the
Wawaset Gun Club and the Whining
ton Rod and Gun Club on the grounds
of the latter Wednesday afternoon. The
Wawaset won. The score: Wawaset-
r. Miller, 43; missed, Z; G. Huber, As;
missed, 5; j, White, 81; missed, ID. Will
mington Rod and Gun Club-G. Bur
roughs, 50; missed, IL; - Gaughen,
43; missed, Z; II. Hartlove, 40; missed, 10.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

How true it is that guilty conscience
needs no accuser was well shown by
little occurrence reported by an ex'
change.
A gentleman went out of town for q
days fishing, taking a luncheon with
him. When he reached the creek, he
discovered that he had dropped the
luncheon somewhere on the way, and
hastened back to look forit. BY and by
he met burly negro, who looked very
well pleased with himself and was pick
ing his teeth.
"Did you pick up anything in the road
as you came alongg" asked the gehtle-
man.
mo, sab" answered the colored man;
II didn't pick up anything. Couldn't a
dog have found it and eat it up?"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
Would Have Held Raphael for Court.

CHICAGO, LII, Feb. 2l.-J. L..
Veronee was arraigned in Justice Brad.
wells court, charged with selling OBJ
scene literature. The defence introduced
in evidence a copy of Eugene NUTS
Raphael" drawn from the public
library. The illustrations in the work
were shown to the Justice, who said !:
well, its a good thing that Raphael
didn't live in this city. because if he mad
been brought before me | would feel it
my duty to hold him to the criminal
court, art or no art"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

A new rule has lately been adopted at
the University of Edinburgh, under
which candidate may be examined in
his native language. Under this rule a
Japanese medical student, not long
since, had a paper sent him in his own
language at medical preliminary ex-
animation. For two wears or more
Japanese students entering Harvard
University have been permitted 10 sub.
sttnte Chinese for Greek in their pre-.
liminary examination.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

At a meeting OF the AMmni Associa
ton OF Goldey Commcrclal College,
which was held atthec college Wednesday
Miss Eva Sergeant was elected president.
An entertaining literary programme
was also given by tue members, The
association is reportc4 to be in a flourish.
ing condition and the members manifest
considerable interest in the literary
work which is occupying their time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

ELLlcor Cry, Nd, Feb. 2l.-Mr. Daniel
f. Shea, well-known merchant of this
town was found brutality murdered in his
store Oh Main street here last night. Rob
berry was evidently the principal motive
that led to the crime. Bloody iinger-prints
were found on the counter and money!
drawer. Deep gashes were found IN the
victim 4 head
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

ANToNITo, COL, Feb. 2l.--Leandro
Mestas shot and killed Juan rrujillo Mt
this place. Trujillo married short
time ago and Mestas has always been
jealous of him. Trujillo was going to
bed late last night when Mestas came to
his window and shot him in the back
with Winchester. The murderer was
captured near Callogos.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

LONDON, Feb. 21.-Threughout the
year ending to-day the rate of discount
at the Bank of England has stood at 2
per cent IL has been IS years since the
rate remained unchanged for a year.
The directors of the bank at their meet
ing to-day made no change, so a second
year at per cent is entered upon,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

HARTwELl, Ga. Feb. 2l.-Some time ago
negro named Elisha Burrows assaulted
the daughter OF Robert Williams of
Franklin county. Tuesday night. c. t.
Bond of Ebert county, in attempting to
arrest Burrows near here, shot him so that
he died yesterday afternoon. Had the
negro been taken alive he would probably
have been lvnched.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
No. 10 p0BLlc SCHOOL.


Miss A. J. Black, principal of No. 10
school, Adams and Chestnut streets,
makes a report of the pupils in her
charge whose attendance has been per-
feet for the five months ending January
31st The roll of honor is: Thomas
Tiernay, Bessie Vincent, Bertha Elliott,
Estella Boylan, Leda Rawlins, Abbie
McElroy, Mamie Walton, George
Mellon, Harry Warren, Grace White
mack, Walter Jones, Molle McGinniss,
James Mellon, Harry Coleman, Helen
Smedley, Katie Woerner, Alice Spal-
lane, Ella Roberts, George Price, Viola
YeatmaD, Ella Marlin, Charlie Wilkin.
son, Nellie Brown, John Spalane,
Thomas Robinson, Sara Dougherty,
Mabel Robinson, Lille Roberts, Lottie
Lowber, Susie Wetherell, Hannah Crabb,
Jennie Brinton, Howard McGinness,
Ralph Woodmansey, Louis Price, Emma
Soladay, George Sinex, Lena Buckley,
Mamie Friel, Olga Van Dersloot,
Charles Wilkins, Katie Stewart, Nellie
Grantland, Evarts smith, Robert Car
Isle, Charlie Deputy, Elmer McElroy,
Amelia Rpllin, Norman Straughn, Bessie
Rutter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
Election of Military Officers of Co. II,
Sperinl Corres nnnd nncn of ItRzatiA nd Lamar, a


New CASTLE Feb. 2l.-At tile regular
meeting of Go. II last night. % men we're
present out of total membership of IS
men A new secretary was ordered for
the armory and the pool table recovered.
The election of officers was next held,
There being no opposition to Edmund
Rogers for the position of captain be was
elected, the deciding vote being cast by
President j. i. Lancaster. For the office
of second lieutenant Henry PadbeTg was
nominated, but he declined to have the
position, and John Hammers having
therefore no opposition the deciding vote
was cast by Secretary Rogers. First Lien
tenant James f, Booth made a ringing
speech, complimenting Captain Edmund
Rogers on his efficiency.
In speaking OF the drilling Of Co. II a
naval officer, who saw them last night
says they make the best showing IL anv
company in the State, and that Lieutenant
Booth deserves great credit lor it, as they
are all new men.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

Call for Horse Brand Of JOhnsons Mas.
netic Oil. 1t has no equal for the dlseas,,4
of horses aud cattle. Sl,0V size for 10
cents: 50-cent size for 25 cents. \. b. Dan
forth, Second and Market streets and The
Miller Drug Co., No 402 Market street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

The appeal case Of Hamilton VS..
Fisher, heard before referees in the law
library, Monday week, resulted just the
other way from the manner stated in
the last issue of THE GAZETTE. Hamil-
ton secured verdict against Fisher
before a magistrate. Fisher appealed
end at the hearing Of the case Monday
week the referees sustained the appeal
and gave judgment for Fisher forecasts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
A Prominent Manufacturer Injured.

PTOmIneHt WanuTActuTeI IHJWreH.
Speclal CorrsBpondence OF Gazette and journal
SMYRNA, Feb. 2l.-George W, rilghman,
Il prominent manufacturer oil our town,
while trying to unload large log from a
truck a few days ago, met with a very
serious accident by having the log roll uff
on his ankle crushing it very badly. Dr.
Clifton dressed the wound.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

o. LOUIS clone Democrat.
There is dispute between the mayors of
winchester ami Truro, in England, as to
whic9 is the senior. The mayor of Win
chester is the filth in succession in that
city, and is generally considered the most
ancient mayor in England The mayor of
Truro claims 70 be the 10th Of his order.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

NASHUA, n. H., Feb. 2l.-While re.
spending to an alarm OF fire this morning
the Crown Hill steamer struck curb on
Hollis street. and the driver, Robert Poff,
steamer ran over his neck, instantly kill
ing him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28


British Medical journal.
The conveyance of Infection by means
of books is 50 obvious possibility that
tine greatest care should be taken to pre-.
vent lis occurrence. This matter has
lately been discussed in Edinburgh,
where We learn rule is in; operation
with the object of minimizing the dan
ger alluded TO. Rule of the free
library bylaws provides for the can.
ceiling OF readers tickets in case of
infectious disease. Every day the library
authorities receive ftom the medical
officer OF health a return of cases of in.
lection, and steps arc taken ut once to
ascertain if books from the library are
in those houses. Books from infected
houses are removed by the officers of the
Public Health Department and properly
dlsinfected or destroyed. Whenever
any book has been in house infected
by smallpox it has been burnt OH ia
return to the library.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
rnlLAnELrHIA AFFAINy.

The George W. Childs Public School,
Seventeenth and Tasker streets, was for
mally dedicated Thursday.
John Gibson, colored, whose age is said
10 be iii years died on Wednesday at the
Home for Aged and Intirm Colored People.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

Chester Times.
The steamer Twilight of Boston
Mass, has been purchased by the Gam
Bros, who bought Augustine Pier, and
will run TO that resort on the Delaware
river next summer instead of the Richard
Stockton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

The following additional real estate trans
fers were reported Wednesday Equit-
able Guarantee and Trust Co. To Eugene &.
Honeywell lot on Washington street north
Of Eighth street; Susan II. Weir to Albert
Walther house, No, G04 West Fourth street:
Equitable Guarantee and Trust Co to
George +. Mckee, houses Nos gI5, 9J7. 9J9
81 and AlS Broome street
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

The Central Hotel is to be thoroughly
retittrd, carpefed, painted and pasered.
Tne present r :oprietor, George W. oft.
lip, has leased the hotel for another year.