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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-02
DEATH OF NATHANIEL W. DAVIS.
1t Occurred at Milford at Midnight Friday
Niaht-A WelI-known Young Member

1t Occurred at Milford at Midnight Friday
Niaht-A Well-known Young Member
of the New Castle County Bar.
The following dispatch, which will
be read with sincere sorrow by many
residents of this city, was received at
this office early saturday morning;
M1LFoRD, April 27.-Nathaniel Williams
Davis, aged So years, died here of cunsump-
ton at II O'Clock last night.
Mr.. Davis had been an invalid for
several months past Every effort had
been exerted, but without success, to
save his life. Two months ago he gave
what appeared very definite Indications
subsequent relapse was followed by a
gradual but sure decline in strength.
The deceased is a brother Of Thomas
Davis, another well-known member of
the New Castle county bar. His father
is exState' Treasurer Robert II. Davis,
one of the prominent residents of Mil
ford, of family well-known all over
the State.
After graduating at Delaware College
he commenced life as a school teacher.
Subsequently he entered the law office
of Chief Justice Lore in this city, and
after the usual three years course was
admitted to practice. He was promi-
nent and very active member of Grace
Church Sunday-school, this city. He
has held the position of assistant super
intendent of the afternoon Sunday
school for about four years. The news
of his death has been received With ex.
pressions of the most heartfelt sorrow
md regret by several of the church Off
cials,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-02
aEpUBLIcAx NOMINATIONS.



At their meeting last night the First
District Republican Committee made the
following arrangements for the party
municipal election Saturday next: Polls
will be opened at and will close at p.
m; the polling places are; 80,
First ward. northeast corner OF Fourth
and Tatnail streets.
Second ward, east 4 and Heald streets.
Second ward, west southeast corner OF
Second and Walnut streets.
Third ward, southeast corner OF Third
and Jefferson streets.
Fourth ward, southeast corner of Fourth
and Walnut streets.
Fifth ward east, northeast corner of
Eighth and jefferson streets.
Fifth ward west, northeast corner of
Seventh and Jefferson streets.
Sixth ward, north, corner of Thirteenth
and French streets.
Sixth ward, south, corner Ninth and
King streets
Seventh ward, west Logan House, cor
ner Of Delaware avenue and dupont street.
Seventh ward, middle district, Malone's
marble works, corner of Eleventh and
jefferson streets.
Eighth ward south, corner of Seventh
and kirkwood streets.
Eighth ward north, southwest corner of
Eleventh and Kirkwood streets.
Ninth ward, east corner OF Eleventh
street and Brandywine avenue
Ninth ward, west, No. 2l27 Market street.
Ninth ward, Eastlake district, southwest
corner Twenty.ninth and West streets
Eleventh ward, No. 600 Maryland avenue.
The polling places for the Seventh ward,
east, tile Tenth and Twelfth wards will be
selected to-day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-02
F4rHER FA1LON's LECTURE.
Last of Series Delivered in Brownson
Library Hall.

The Rev. Father Falion delivered the
last of series of lectures in Brownson
Library Hall Monday night. He took for
his subject; "Crusty, Pinch and Fido."
He said among other things:
Religious and social intolerance is the
ball and chain on the ankles of advancing
civilization, Political intolerance is to
great extent Pickwickian, and may some
times be healed by plaster or grease. The
other two are dangerously and deeply
rooted in the human heart; and to the
physician who will invent knife that
will safely cut out both kankers Christi
anity offers prize that will outshine the
diamond ana outlast the stars.
Procrustus (called 'Crlsty for short) was
a highway robber and murderer of-an-
cient Attica. The way he tortured his VIC
tim was to put him on his iron bed in his
cave. If the body was too short he would
stretch it to the desired length: il too
long he would chop off feet. instep or toes.
The Athen@an boys called him Jack the
Stretcher and sometimes Jack the Chopper.
Such is the photo or picture of an intol-
Grant man. He will stretch and chop
everyone whose belief and notions wont
dovetail into his frog-bull head or his
narrow little mind. He struts and "looks
every inch" infallible as he "strolls in the
afternoon air." his Two little dogs, Pride
and Prejudice, tanning and wagging their
little talls, ana making MIN leel liko the
fly on the "bulrs horn" He never thinks
that he is the incarnation and object lesson
OF the "pestilence that walketh in the
darkness and the destruction that wasteth
at MONDAY
The founder of Christianity, he said.
had no patience with the intolerance of
the Jews for the Samaritans, and the con-
versation Of Christ with the Samaritan
woman at the well stretches across the
ages us the most Consoling and sublime
tabeaux IN the nations history.
The intolerance of the old Roman world
for the first Christians was accentuatedly
referred to in way to encourage the
Young men of the association to re-read
history.
The proposal of the cOunsellors of
GistavIis Adolphus to eXterminate Catho-
licity from the Cimric peninsula and the
plan of doing so would disgust the Roman
Caesars and now pollutes the pages of his
tory; and for shame and humanity's sake
is kept out of school books.
The negro problem will never be solved
as long as the pre-Adamite heresy is the
theology of the South. The heresy is old,
but like the moon, it is always Young
He is IL hydra-headed devil, and, like his
father he has gall enough to sit in very
high and holy places. Sometime our good
and Holy Shepherd will look at His black
lambs
like an old tailor at his needles eye."
Organized religious and social intoler-
ance is only a phase-a poxy secretion on
the body politic-but always submits to
the loving and gentle treatment of Times
vaccination
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-02

The Y. and W, C. 4. u. held the fifth
anniversary of the occupancy of their
headquarters last saturday afternoon from
8 TO Go'clock attheir rooms, No. 100 West
Eighth street. The rooms were beautifully
decorated with palms. ferns. blooming
plants and cur flowers, placed i'll every
nook and corner. Miss Anne Semple and
Mrs. Sarah Bringhurst were the h0stesscs,
aud were assisted by Mrs. George S.
Capelle, Mrs. Thomas Darlington, Mrs. NJ.
A. Taggart, Mrs. VI. Il. Francis and Mrs.
Sarah Tally. The candy table was in
charge of the Misses McLear, Miss Helen
McCaulley Miss Mary Taylor and Miss
Bertha Harlan. A number of musical
Pittsburg, Pa; Mrs. Benson, Miss Hodges
and Miss Conner. The Rev. ]. IL. Howard
made brief address, Seventy-iive dollars
were received in offerings for paying off
the mortgage on the building.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-02

Isaac J. Nicholson, a well-kuown business
man OF the city, died at his residence No.1O6
West Seventh street Monday. He was in
his list year The deceased has been bust
ness here for the past IS years and occu-
pied the location at No. l06 West Seventh
Street for the past Is years. Some time
ago he went West in the endcavor to
regain his health. but without much
advantage and has not been a strong man
prominent member OF Union NJ. T..
Church and was for l6 years church
treasurer. Mrs, Nicholson and two chill
dreu survive bIn. The funeral services
will be held at No. lOB West Seventh street
to-day, at 2o'clock p, M. Delegations from
Fairfax Lodge. No. s, l. o. o. +. and from
Clayton Lodge, No. 4, X. of P, will
attend. lnte.ment ut Wilmington and
Brandywine cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-02
uEMoRIiL Ex ERcIsEs.
A Joint Committee OF the Local Posts
Making Preparation for Decoration

A Joint Committee OF the Local Posts
Making Preparation for Decoration
Day. a"- ....
A Joint committee of the local posts of
the Grand Army of the Republic in this
city is now ut work making plans for tie
proper observance of Memorial Day,
Thursday, May Both. Several meetings have
been held, but as yet the committee has
been unable to come TO any definite con-
clussion and will not do so until a report
is made from the Garfield Monument AS
sociation.
1t is the intention of the association to
have the monument, at Delaware evenue
and Washington street. unveiled on Memo
rial Day, but no positive assurance has
been given that the statue will be com.
pleted and in position by that time. How
ever, every effort will be made to have it
ready, and if this can be assured the Grand
Army will take part in the ceremonies.
The idea of the Grand Army committee
now is TO have the graves in the several
cemeteries decorated in the morning,
according to the usual custom, and to have
parade OF all the posts, and probably the
military. in the afternoon. IN the event of
the monument being ready for unveiling
the parade will dismiss at the monument.
where the unveiling ceremonies will take
place, alter which there will be speaking
by several public men. If the statue is not
ready the speakers will address the people
at some public place, probably the Grand
Opera House.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-02

Bids were opened at noon Monday at the
office of United States Engineer William
F. Smith for dredging iu Appoquinimink,
smyrna. Mispillion Murderkill and st.
Jones rivers. There were four bidders
and their figures were as follows Frank
G. Somers Of Camden, N. j.. l41 cents per
cubic yard, place measurement; Fred. L.
Somers of Philadelphia, u 40 cents;
American Dredging Co. OF Philadelphia
10 $40 cents; Atlas Dredging Co. Of this
city, l91 cents. The contract has not been
nWnr1pI n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-02
CLAIMING MILLIONS.
A Wnmingtonian Interested in n Move
to Reclaim Valuable Coal Lands.

to Reclaim Valuable Coal Lands.
John Maurer, who is employed at the
works of the American Corn Cob Pipe
Co., in this city, is interested in suit
which is about TO be instituted at st. Clair
Pa, for the recovery of coal lands near
that place, which are said to be worth
about S. 100000. Mr. Maurer is an heir Of
the late Edward Ebert, who formerly
owned the tract, and together with several
other heirs he is now engaged in looking
into the matter.
il appears that while Mr.. Ebert owned
the land he went West and left it in the
care o. his brother. While West he died
and il is claimed by the heirs that after his
death the land was illegally traded by the
brother for farm in Berks county.
The Wilmington claimant says the heirs
have looked well into the matter and have
secured excellent counsel, and he believes
that their claim will be allowed by the
courts, ..-.. ..--.......
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-02
SONS OF rHE REYoL uTloM.
A Meeting Held Monday Evening for the
Purpose of Awakening Interest in the

A Meeting Held Monday Evening for the
Purpose of Awakening Interest in the
Organization.
A meeting of the local society of the
Sons of the American Revolution was held
at the rooms of the Historical Society of
Delaware Monday night There was good
attendance and in the absence of the presl-
dent, Ambassador Thomas F. Bayard,
Judge Leonard L. Wales presided. Frank
X. Carswell acted as secretary.
Monday nights meeting was the first that
has been held IN this city for three years,
and since the last meeting two of the
members. Milo W. Locke and solomon
Hersey, have died. ne secretary was
directed to draft resolutions ON the death
Of these two mem bers.
The president, yice.president and C. P.
Johnson were appointed delegates and
Spottswood Garland and l.. u. Jones alter
majestic the convention. which was held
in Boston yesterday. The next meeting
of the local society will be held on Monday
evening.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-02
Tho wotnan's Edition.


The Woman's Edition of the EVERY
'EvENtNG was certainly most successful
product Of woman's brains and printers
skill. The women who managed it for the
benefit of one of our great public chari.
ties, the homeopathic Hospital, are lead
ing consecrated lives, consecrated to do
their individual parts to relieve human suf-
lcring. sorrow and poverty, and to elevate
by many means and intelligent effort
those who are down and oppressed. There
areno race distinctions in the noble hos
pitfalls of this city and they deserve the
goodwill and assistance of all people.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-02

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
FRANKFonD, April 27.-By neighbor
burning off his grass lot, Charles
Howard of near Omar, had his barn
and other outhuildings, together with
lot of corn and fodder, destroyed by fire
yesterday. The same fire also destroyed
a valuable timber tract owned by Will
liam A. Gum. The well-known Lambs
camp ground was saved by starting
counter fires. Messengers on horse back
alarmed the neighhorhood and secured
help to fight the fire.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-02

Association increases, especially at the
week-night services Last week the total
attendance reached the high-water mark
of 4A. sunday 76 men were present
and ia were ted. Twenty workers were in
attendance and 67 visitors were present.
Ten protested conversion and Ii requests
for prayer were made; % attended the
Sunday-SChoul,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-02
THE cHILDRES's PARADE.
1t VIII Probably bs Held Early in

It VIII Probably Dc Held Early In
July.
The parade OF Sunday-school children
will probably be held between the LIST and
4th of July, this year, although nothing is
yet definitely decided
The committee that had last years
parade in charge held meeting on Satur-
day night at ST. Panl's VI. L. Church and
made final statement, which showed all
bills paid and balance of Is cents.
The executive committee of the City
Sunday-school Association will hold a
meeting this week, when the old jubilee
committee will probably be reappOinted,
and after the committee is named prepara-
tions VIII be begun for demonstration.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-02
BURGLARs AT BLAoKBIRD.


The Delaware railroad station at Black
bird which is also the postofiice was dis
covered at o'clock Monday morning by
Postmaster and Station Agent A. B. Van
dever to have been enburglarized.
The office had been entered by rear
window. All the railroad and postotiice
books and papers were found thrown
around, the desks and boxes all ran
sacked. "
Postmaster Vandever has no idea what
ever who the burglars are. When the
early train left on Monday he had not
taken stock of his loss, He is not in the
habit. however, of leaving money in the
office over night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-02
schooner Lost at the Breakwater.

LEwEs, April 29.-Schooner A. II. Howe,
from Philadelphia, with coal for Allyn's
Point, Mass, ran on the gap nesr the east
end of the ice breaker last night during a
thick fog and filled Immediately. The crew
of seven men were rescued from their
perilous position by pilots and the crew of
the pilot boat Howard. The vessel is a
total loss. The crew landed this morning
at the Lewes life station.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-02
A STAKE FOR THE FIGHT.
Vendig Puts up $1,000 for the Florida
Athletic Club for the Corbett- tzsim-

VendIg Puts up &D,UOO Tor the FIoriIa
Athletic Club for the Corbett- Fitzsim-
mons Fight.
New YORK, April 29.-Joe Vendig,
manager of the Florida Athletic Club,
has put up 5000 forfeit money to guaran-
tee the clubs ability to handle the fight
between Corbett and t'itzsimmons. The
time and place will be named July lst.
Vendig claims that under the agreement
the Florida Athletic Club is not bound to
hold the championship. match at Jackson
vile, but is empowered to hold it under its
auspices in any city where it would be
possible, should legislation in Florida pre-
vent the fight in that State.
1t now remains for Corbett and Fitz-
simmons to put up 5000 each as guar
antee to the Florida Athletic Club that
they will fight under its auspices.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-02

John Ryan, the man who was captured
on the steamboat Ulrica u few days ago by
the Penn's Grove authorities, proved to be
the man who was wanted by the salem
police. 1t has not been proved yet, how.
ever, that he is the man who committed
the murder in Salem last SAlurday night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-02

A hcavily.laden wagon, belonging to
q farmer near Farnhurst, broke down
at Seventh and Lombard streets Friday
evening and spilled the contents all
over the street. A red light was hung
cut all night and the broken vehicle
was removed Saturday morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-02
NEW Banning FIRM,
Scott & Co. win Succeed Elliott, johnson
& C,p

The firm of Elliott, johnson e Co.,
bankers and brokers, at No. Gl2 Market
street, will be dissolved and new firm
styled Scott & Co.. will be formed to
The firm of Elliott, johnson Il Co.. was
formed January list, 1874. In 1888 Henry
p. Scott became member. In 1855 H. II.
johnson died and in 1898 A. 5. Elliott
retired, which left Henry P. Scott as the
only remaining partner.
The new firm will be formed By Henry
p. and Harlan G. Scott, who will continue
the business at No. 6l2 Market street. this
city, and ll6 Custom House Place, Drexel
Building, Phlladelphia. ---
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-02

The directors of the Y. NJ. Z, A. held .
meeting Saturday afternoon and talked
over Joseph Pyle's plan for new build
ing. W. X. Crosby offered to contribute
$1,000 If fund can beraised. Action was
postponed to future meeting,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-02

At Grace NJ. E. Sunday-school, Sun
day, the members took appropriate action
on the death of Nathaniel W. Davis, a
former officer in the school, who died at
Milford, ana committee from the school
attended the funeral Monday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-02

Before the Chancellor on Monday Will
liam NJ. Candy, trustee under the will of
Mary NJ. Dillon, mas been permitted to
receive from the executors of said Mary
NJ. Dillon certain securities in payment of
legacieS,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-02

Mrs. ]. ]. Whitaker OF No. 1905
Trenton Place, fell downstairs, Fri
day afternoon, breaking kneecap and
spraining an ankle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-02

A tournament was held by the Whining
ton Rod and Gun Club Monday at the
grounds near Front and Union streets. The
men went out shortly after oc.ock and
began shooting in the rain. A number OF
visiting marksmen were in attendance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-02
CHRISTIANA SURVEY MADE
Preparing Reports to Be Sent
to Washington.
APATHY IN THE BOARD OF TRADE
Action on the Report viii De-
pend on Statistics.

Gen. Smith Preparing TO Furnish the
Government OhiciaIs with n Compre-
hensive Statement of tho Condition OF
the Waterways Around Wilmington
and He VIII Also Send Figures Telling
the Amount of Business Dono Here.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-02

Letters testamentlry We're granted BY
Registrar Coocl Monday morning on the
estate ot Henry T. 7 iexandgr ate of Viii
mington, to Mary P. Alexander.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-02

Richard Atwell of Talleyvile was pretty
badly bitten by colt last Sunday. lie
was Immediately sent to the Delaware
Hospital, where he is recovering from the
iniurY,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-02

There will be hearing in the Bay
State Gas Co. suit next Thursday morn
ing. The case was set down for last
Thursday, but counsel was otherwise
engaged and the hearing had to so over.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-02

The pension bureau has allowed the fol-
lowing claims to DelGwareans; Original
Nicholas CarrIgan, Wilmington; Charles
P. Bailey, Kenton, Kent county.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-02

ballot for Senator-the 123d-to-day
marked the close of the weeks session Of
the Legislature. It'was as follows;
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-08

It is with much pleasure we learn
that Mrs. T. B. Cole is much i'm
proved in her mental condition.
Some two weeks ago she was brought
from the asylum, at Danville, to her
home in Benton twp, in the hope
that the associations and surround>
ings of her home life would benefit
her. The hope is now being realized
as we are informed that the change
has proved very beneficial to her
that her mental condition is much
better az bright anticipations of q
full recov at an early date are
now entertained by her relatives and
friends. We regret, however, to
learn that Mr.. Coles condition has
not changed for the better. He il
still an inmate of the asylum and nc
hope of his ultimate recovery is en-.
tertained by the physician in charge
Benton Argus.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-08
Gold In This State.

The Tussey Mountain Mining and
Smelling Company may yet have a
bonanza in its mineral plant near
Henrietta, in Blair county. Recent.
ly an analysis of the gold~bearing
quartz was made, and it was found
to assay 100000 to the car load.
This is equal to the best quartz,
even in the most notable gold fields.
The company held its regular meet
ing recently and elected d. D. Morel
of Henrietta, president; W. 5. Mich.
olas, secretary and treasurer, and
r. q. Hadderman, of Bedford, busi-
ness manager. 1t is the intention
to increase the capacity of the plant
and to test the deposit for all it is
worth.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-08

General Supt. j. W. Flynn of the
Laporte tanncry, received word from
headbuarters of the Union Tanning
Company last week, to close the
works Of the Laporte tannery as
soon as the present stock in soak
is worked and accordingly the
wheels OF said industry will cease
moving on Saturday. No mention
was made as to when the works will
be resumed, hence the plant will
close indefinently. We understand
that this is general order Of the
Union Tanning Co., and that all
tanneries in their possession will shut
down this fall for period of time
This will be hard blow on the men
as employment at this date is scarce.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-08

The following program was we'll
rendered by the Eagles Mere school.
on Friday afternoon, November, 1st:
singing-Letss be Happy, followed BY
Speech. May Bennett--My Choice. Will
The Crickets. Ethel Stackhouse-Lit.
tie Pony. Ira Hamilton-The Little Man
Lloyd Newhart--A Little Boy. Jessie
Bennett-Jack Onimble. Maynard Stack
house-The Stingy man. Frank Ncwhart
My Speech Martin May-Little Stars.
Select readings by George May-Lily Bells.
Floyd May-The Bee Clarence Bennett
The Curly Headed Boy. Bertha May
The Psalm of Life. Alfred Bennett
Cracking Nuts. Monte Kissinger Graves
of household. Victor Newhart-Tht
rill. the mill. the bee. Mallie May-Tht
voice of the grass.
Number of males, lS; females, II
total, %. Those missing no days
during month are: Monte Kissinge1
Bertha May, Mabel Jarrett, Ethe
and Maynard Stackhouse, and Ellery
Kissinger. Those missing one day
Mallie May, May Bennett, Franl
Newhart, Christopher Little, Will,
and Ira Hamilton, Geo. and Floy,
May, Jessie Bennett and Mertil
May. Visitors: Clayton Bennett
Cleo. Kissinger, Dora May, Mar
hamilton, Cilda Little and Av
Stackhouse.
| JENNY ROACH, Teacher.