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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
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Friday afternoon, March LIST, at o'clock, lot
of household goods, at stidham " sons auction
rooms, M. IL East Fourth street.
Friday, March 1st, one-haif mile north OF Mt.
Pleasant, stotk and farming implements OF
Henry +. and Walter L. stroud,
Friday, March LIST, stock and farming imple-
Inents Of James Cleland, deceased by the
|. Carpenter, on the Biddle farm, one milo
south OF Elkton.
Monday, March Attn, stock and Implements Of
Andrew Bradsr, two miles west OF Elkton,
Personal property of Henry X. Kelley, ohe
mile sRst of Mermaid, on March Ith.
Tuesday, March 5th, executors sale of per-
sonal property of William n. Bracktn, deceased
near Mermaid, Del.
Tuesday, March 5th, stock and farming im-
p!ements Of Mrs. John Brickley, in Elk Neck,
"Wednesday, MHrch 9th, stock aud farming
Point farm, i've miles below Elkion,
TIL lrsday, March 9TH, stock ana implements
of Waiter Lynch two miles west OF Elkton.
Thur Idny, March Tth, horses, carriages ana
household goods OF Weir Seth, at Baldwln's
Mills.
Thursday, March 7th, 10 a. M. stock ami
| implements of Mrs. Agnes IL. Brooks, on the
Evans farm, III miles south of Newark.
Wednesday. March istn, as0 a. M, sale of
| furniture, At 200 West Seventh street.
| On Wednesday, March 18th, 10 a. m. sale oi
| a lot OF unclaimed goods which have nccumu.
lated at the p, w. " b. trelgnt house, by j. f.
| Casperson, agent.
| "Wednesday. March 18th. large sale Of stork
| farming utensils. &c., OF Wesley Reynolds sH
the Bouiden farm, two miles west of summit
Tharsday, March i4th, sale Of houasholt
! goods, at No, sls jefferson street, this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
M[DDLErOIgM.


Special cnrrespondcnceof Gazette and journal
MtDDLErowN, Fob, 22-Edward b. Rice
died here last night Of Bright's disease, He
had been confined 10 his room and bed for
several weeks. MIR, ktce WAS wholesale
manufacturer of ice cream and had been
engaged in the business at this place for 30
years. He was Identified with nearly all
the industries OF the town and was an
active member Of several orders. He was
about % years of aye and leaves widow.
The igniting OF SCOT in the chimney of
the house of j. .. loard occupied by Mrs.
Henrietta Paryis. about o'clock this
morning, caused a still alarm to be sent
ont for the fire department, which imme-
diately responded. The fire, however, was
oxtinguished with buckets of water.
WIppLETowS, Feb. 23.-The funeral of
Edward b. Rice occurred here yesterday
aud was largely attended. Services were
conducted in the NJ. Il. Church and the
Rev. L. u. Martndale OBLIGATED. The
body was Inferred at Forest cemetery, near
town.
w. r., Reynolds has disposed of the har.
ness business formerly conducted IN this
town to john Cliff, who will OCCUPY the
building vacated by Mr.. Reynolds.
The stranded Royal Vaudeville Theatri.
cal Co. gave q performance at the Opera
House here last hight, in hope oil realizing
sufficient to assist them in liquidating
their obligations.
Thirty-fve mon are at work cutting ou
the road leading from DerricksOn's Cornel
to Cherry Tree Corner, and find it ex
tremely difficult work, owing to the warn
rays of the sun melting the snow aud til,
cold nights converting it into blocks OF ice
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

Special Correspondence OF Gazette ana journal
MILFORD, Feb. 23.-The Saith anniversary
of the Presbyterian Sunday-school was
celebrated last evening in the lecture room
of that church. A short literary aud
musical programme was rendered by the
scholars, iacluding an organ solo by MISC
Edna Barker, and the recitations, The
Ride of Jennie McNeal,n by Miss Minnie
Supple, and The Yarn of the Nancy
Bell" by Miss Esther Bunstein; also a
vocal solo by Miss Anna Reynolds. In
the presentation of prizes for regular at
tendance, nine of the smaller scholars
came forward and each was presented
with Bible or appropriate book. At the
conclusion Of the programme the pastor,
the Rev. H. L. Bunstein delivered short
address. After the congregation were dis
missed the scholars were treated TO cakes,
ice cream and Ices.
A poverty partie' will be hold in the
psrlor OF the NJ. H. parsonage on Saturday
evening next, by Mrs. Martindale's Sun
day-school class, and promises TO he much
of a novelty. A series of small fines for
all peculiarities in dress and customs will
be imposed. 4 small admission fee will
be charged at the door. Proceeds are for
the help of the missionary cause.
MILFORD, Feb. 26,-It is current rumor
here. and with some backing, that Milford
political creed has not yet been announced
Judge George p. Fisher is announced as
being the leader of the enterprise and will
be stakeholder, while Charles q. Fisher,
now the local editor OF the Chronicle. will
assume the business management, and
probably act ms local editor. William y.
stevens, a compOsitur on the Chronicle
will have a half interest in the new plant
The date of its first issue is not yet decided
upon. but it is thought it will be issued in
the early spring.
The funeral services of the late William
Foulk, were held on Sunday afternoon
last, at his late residence on South Walnut
street. 1t was the largest funeral helt
here for several years. The Odd Fellow.
and the lodges of the Ancient Order OF
United Workmen from this town and also
from Harrington and Frederick ATTENDED
in Il body. lnterment was made in tht
Odd Fellows cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
DOC "oS THE BUM.v
He Lived in the Street and Diued at Co
NOR Butcher Shops hut Hayden Couidn
as,tcl, EIk.,

He Lived in the Street and Diued at Cor.
ner Butcher Shops hut Hayden Couldn't
Catch Him.
There was highly interesting fight over
dog in municipal court yesterday
The light was between Samuel L. Cum
bingham, grocer at MRrylsnd avenue
and Linden street, on the one hand. and
Dog-catcher Joseph Hayden on the other.
Cunningham was charged with hArboring
the dog. He denied the accusation.
Last March one OF Cunningham s tenants
moved out of the neighborhood, leaving II
small brindle dog with u white neck, be-
hind. The dog showed no inclination to
follow its old master. 1t remained behind,
living on what it could pick up at corner
butcher shops, and occasionally it paid a
visit to the groceryman. He frequently
threw it bone, but as for harbOring it lie
declared he was not guilty Of the charge
Finally the dog attracted the attention
| of Dog. catcher Hayden, who made re-
| peated but frnitless attempts to capture il.
! Finally he became exasperated, and &C.
| cused Cunningham Of harboring the dog,
| The latter denied IT..
"Then let me come into your store and
| get the dog when he comes in for bone, VI
| said Hayden. II will do nothing OF the
sort, said the groceryman. IF you CAM
| get the dog in the street You can't come in
my store for him."
Hayden then had warrant issued for
Cunningham's arrest. charging him witt
harboring homeless and unregistered dog
Cunningham conducted his own cas-
and covered himself with glory. Georg,
Spicer. George W. Bless and Josiah Cox al
testified that they knew Cunningham anC
he never kept dog in his life; neither die
I he barber one. The home of the dog
they said, was the street. Bless swOre, /,
use the yernaoular, that the dog had beer
ION the bNm" for almost year and tina
the dog-catcher had been trying to catch /
in vain.
Joseph Sinnex was Dog Catcher Hay
denis witness. He said he saw the dog II
Ounningham's store many time aud say
Cunningham feed him.
Cunningham addressed the Court. say
ing he had never harbored the dog, bu
merely fed him as any other ehRritabl
citizen would do.
Tho case is dismissed said Judge Ball
Can l get the dog registered now?'
asked Cunningham Of the Court. TIL
Court assented. and then Cunningham
took the dog and had him registered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
DOG WHIRL ED LIKE 4 WHEEL.

Dog-cateher Hayden Adopts New
Method of Dealing with Troublesome
CANNES.
Joseph Hayden. city dog catcher. was
arraigned in municipal court Tuesday
He was charged with tieing rope
around dogs neck and using the canine
as a whirligg. The testimony showed that
because the dog bit the dog catcher he
twirled it around his head three times AZ
the eud of rope. and then by way of
variation bring the dogs head to bear OH a
projecting Cobble stone, rendering the
animal unconscious, while blood flowed
from its nose and ears.
Special Agent Stout of the Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty TO Animals pre-.
Eerred the charge. Willard Hall Porter
prosecuted the case on behalf of the
society. The offence was committed ut
Delaware avenue aud Franklin street Tues
day week. Hayden was arrested Friday.
Several witnesses swore that the dog
catchers conduct was inhuman. In ex-
tenuation Hayden said the dog bit him
twice and he wanted to punish 1t Tor us
conduct, Judge Ball fined Hayden $50
| and costs.
Charles c. Dougherty,. who was found
wandering about, was charged with hay-
| ing no home. Detective Witsil said he
saw Dougherty with "Buckyn McGinnis
and "Whiskers" Mullin on Monday and
| tulu MIN 10 take SKIP, as Lno OluctrS
would run him in, il caught He failed to
take the detectives advice. 1t would have
saved him fine of So aud costs for yag-
| rancy.
Jerry Trusty. colored, and Paul Bertrand
were charged with stealing damaged tea
from the pilot boat Il. Q. Knight. Captain
Eldrdge did not care to press the charge
and the defendants went free.
The charge of violating a city ordinance
preterred against Nicholas Fidance. the
local Padrone, was dismissed, it having
been shown that the dilapidated structure
owned by him had been demolished
Samuel l.. Cunningham was charged
by Dog-catcher Hayden with harboring
an unregistered dog. The defendant said
he did not own the dog, neither did he
harbor it 1t entered his house when the
door was opened and he could not keep il
out. He said the owner of tine dog lef
the neighborhood some time ago. but lik,
the proverbial cat, the dog came hack.
wouldn't stay away. Cunningham wa
given until yesterday to prove that he doe
not own the dog.
"Doggie' Mclaughlin was fined $25 ant
costs aud sent to Jail for six months TO
assaulting Mr.. and Mrs. Walburton be
cause they refused to give him something
| To eat.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
a SMYRNA FEEDING.

William f. Dunn and Miss Adelaide
Hoffeeker Married Last Evening.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
SMYRNA, Feb. 27.-William r. Dunn, IA
prominent young man of this town, and
Miss Adelaide Hoffecker, also of this place,
were married at 645 o'clock last evening
at the home of the bride on Main street.
Rev. Adam Stengle pastor of the NJ. H..
Church, performed the ceremony. The
parlor was handsomely decorated with
flowers and during the short service the
bride and groom stood under large we'd
ding bell OF evergreen. None but the rela-
lives and very few immediate friends of
the couple were present.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Dunn
received the congratulations of the assem-
bled guests, and then repaired to the din
ing room where an excellent menu was
served, and at $3.50 they were driven to
their future home, near the NJ. u. Church,
followed by shower of rice and the pro.
verbal old shoe. The home wnich awaited
them has lately been newly furnished
throughout and is complete In every way.
A number of their friends called to pay
their respects soon after they arrived.
They received many handsome presents.
The groom IS wcll-known druggist of
Smyrna, and brother of ex-Sherit Dunn
of Kent county.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

opeClhL NorreSpOulcnceO VI GuESLle anu JOuruui
CLAYMoET, Feb. 26.-lu addition to the
regular services at the NJ L. Church Sum
day, Pastor Wood preached sermon to
the Sunday-school at $50 p. M, on the
fifth commandment. IL is said to have
been one of the very best he ever preached.
At the same hour there was an address
in the p. L. Church of the Ascension by
Rev. Y. X. Yen, rector Of Church of Our
Saviour, shanghai, China. His subject
was mission work The congregation was
fairly good. The preliminary service was
conducted by the Rev. Dr. Walker Of Will
mington, the choir rendering suitable
selections. Mrs. William C. Lodge presided
at the organ. The rector, the Rev. j.
Harry Chesley introduced the distin-
guished speaker in a few well-chosen
words. The speaker was much affected as
he called the goodness of God in allow
inP him to return to Claymont after an
absence of 40 years, SO of which has been
spent as worker among his own people
IN China. He paid touching and feeling
tribute to the late DIR. J.. Il. Clemson, ID.
D., In whose family and school he was
educated, and to the little church at Clay
mont, the first place he ever worshipped
in America, Without notes he contrasted
the religions of his own nation, with that
Of Christianity, which he claimed his
people so much needed, and which carries
prosperity and civilization and happiness
whenever 1t is accepted and practiced.
Indeed the address was intensely and
thrillingly interesting throughout, coming
as il did from one who knew what be
was talking about from deep rooted
experience. The people were delighted to
hear this distinguished and versatile
speaker. 4,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

Tucson, ARIz., Feb. 26.-When the vest
bound overland reached Stems Pass last
evening, shortly after o'clock, two
masked men appeared on the station plat
form, armed with six-shooters. ;
One of them got into the engine and
covered the fireman and engineer with
guns and told them to cut off the car next
to the tender. Then the engineer was told
to proceed. When they had gone about
three miles they stopped.
The bandits carried a sack full of what
appeared to be dynamite. This they placed
beside the roadbed until the engine started
and then they discovered that they had
left the express car behind. The bandits
INDUCED in considerable talk, and then
mounting horses that were fastened TO q
tree nearby they rode to the south. The
engine and car returned to the rest of the
train.
The passengers were badly scared Many
crawed under their seats and remained
there until assured that the danger was
over. BE
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

Annie Slaughter, CDIored, Was Attacked
by the Animal and Severely injured.

Annie Slaughter, Culured, Was Attacked
by the Animal and Severely Injured.
Annie Slaughter, colored, living at
2009 West Second street, was attacked
by dog about o'clock Wednesday
evening and severely injured. She was
passing Second street and Grant avenue,
when the dog made vicious assault ON
her, biting piece from her left leg and
making an Intellectual attempt TO get at
her throat. Her screams attracted the
attention Of James Anderson, who
came to her assistance. The woman
says she was thrown to the ground
twice by the animal. Her clothing was
badly torn by the animals teeth.
Joseph Pyle is the reputed owner of
the dog which made the assault on the
woman. He stated last Thursday that
there was come doubt whether it
belonged to him or whether some one
else owned the dog who did the biting.
Another dog was seen about the place
that evening and some think the strange
animal is responsible for the woman's
injuries, as Mr.. Pyle's dog was never
known 10 bite any one outside his mas
ter's premises.
10 make sure Of it Mr.. Pyle had his
dog killed Thursday morning.
DR.. Elbert, who attended the injured
woman, stated last Thursday that she
would recover unless gangrene or blood
poisoning SGT in, although he added that
| her injuries are serious.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
SMYRNA.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and rOprna


SMYRNA, Feb. o. Undertaken W. A,
FAIRIES has had considerable trouble in con-
Quoting funerals ever since the blizzard,
owing to the disagreeable condition of the
roads. While out yesterday afternoon
conducting funeral near Kenton, he was
much DELAYED and had to wind in and out
through fields to escape the drifts. While
on his way home, between here and Ken
ton, his hearse was upset and the driver
thrown into snow drift. The hearse was
broken and the axle bent so much that
Mr., Fairies, who was riding in a team be-
hind, was Obliged to ride back to kenton
and get blacksmith to fix up the broken
parts so that he could proceed home.
At the last meeting of the Town Council
the mattsT of making changes in the town
charter was brought and President John
II. Hoffecker was authorized to see attOr-
neys and have amendments drafted, after
which to have the bill sent to the Legisla-
ture for enactment. One provision makes
the town alderman amenable to the board.
which has never been the case heretofore.
SMYRNA, Feb. 26.-The Odd Fellows
have granted the use of their hall ON Main
street to the Conference Examining Com
mittee and three weeks from yesterday the
examination will commence in that build
ing.
The Ladies' Mite Society had flattering
success at their festival last Friday night
and cleared over 800. \ particular feature
of the festival was n Lady Washington
tea, given by the little folks.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
EIGHT PROBABLY LOST AT A FIRE.

Disastrous Blaze, at Bot Springs, Ark
Four Blocks of Buildings Burned
Eight Lives Supposed Co Have Been
Lost. ~
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Feb. PA special from
Hot Springs, Ark, says: A fire breaking
out here at 4 o'clock this morning has
ragged without control and so far four
blocks of buildings have been destroyed.
1t is not known what the loss Of life is,
hut one person, Mrs. Mcleod, is known,
to be dead while others are missing.
Reports at O'clock were that eight
were dead and the number would be in
creased when a thorough examination
could be made.
Hot Springs has no adequate fire depart
ment, its streets are narrow aud its build
ings are Frame
MAY BE MORE LIVES LOST.
Later-Eight people are known to have
persisted in the fire. and it is feared the
number of dead will be much greater than
eight. as many people who lived in the
destroyed buildings are missing. ~
How the fire started is mystery but
when discovered the fire was under strong
Roadway and made such rapid progress
that the department could do but little
toward checking it, ..
People who roomed in the doomed
structure were caught almost without
warning and nearly all who escaped did SO
in their night clothes. being unable to save
| any of their effects. a
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EWaRK.
Special correapchdehee Of ,4aAette and Journal

Special Correspendehee otja2ette and journal
NEWARK, Feb. 22.-Wednesday after.
noon at . o'clock at the home of the
BRIDES parents. liearAiermaid, Miss Emma
Walker and Lawrence II. Pennington of
Pencander hundred were married by the
Rev. II. r. Mason of this town. The
house was prettily decorated and about SO
friends OF the immediate families were
present. Mr.. and Mrs. Pennington re-
ceived many handsome presents. They
left Newark on the G.2S d. d o. express
for Washington, and will be gone for 10
days. On their return they will live on
Mrs. Pennington's fathers place, near
Mermaid.
Professor w. r. Brooks of Red House
Observatory fame near, Geneva, n. y.
will deliver u lecture on astronomy in the
college orotory, March 18th.
Captain George LEROY Browne, Seven
tenth United States infantry. who was at
one time stationed at Delaware College,
expects to soon be transferred to Girard
College, Philadelphia, as the successor to
Lieutenant Edward O. Brooks, Eleventh
United States cavalry, who also was
stationed here at one time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
BKIDG FVILLE.


Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
BRIDGEvILLE. Feb. 27.-None of the
parties who created the disturbance at
Greenwood have been arrested. About
one dozen writs are in the hands of Con-
stable Salisbury. but he is unable to serve
any upon the parties, as all have left for
parts unknown. II is stated that they
went to Philadelphia.
Three boys whose homes are in Delinar
and another boy who lives in Philadelphia
but is now visiting Delmar, concluded last
Sunday afternoon that they would run
away to some far Western State. Each of
the boys. whose ages range from to Is
years, had pair of skates and an extra pair
Of shoes. The oldest boy carried Win
chester rife. The boys passed Sunday
night in woods just south of this town.
Arriving here. Station Agent I, j. Gray,
upon advice of the boys parents, sent the
7-years.old runaway back to Delmar. The
others continued to Greenwood, where
they were stopped, and Constable Sails
bury had them sent home.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
IYILLOp GROpE.


Special CORRESPONDENTS Of 0hzette and Journal
WILLOW GROVE, Feb. 2S.-There was a
very pleasant gathering at the home of
w. B. Cooper near town, last Wednesday
evening, During the evening ice cream
cluded Misses Lola and Maggie Cook,
Bessie Wright. Olivia Gooden. Mabel Wal
lace. Emma Lingo and Messrs. Harry
Smith, james Boyle, Tom Smith, Harry
Lingo, Evans Cook and DIR. Gooden.
Martin Knight died at his home near
this place on Thursday Of last week, aged
81 years. He was member of the NJ. u.
Church and left widow, six sons and two
daughters.
Miss Unity Pratt of Dover entertained a
few friends last evening. Those present
from here were Miss Olivia and Virdie
Gooden, and Miss Maude Gooding.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

The City Hail Damaged to tho Extent OF
@bo.OOO--Narrow Escape OF the Keep
-.

$b0.O00-Sarrow Escape OF the Keep
er's Family.
BRoaKLyE, n. Y, Feb. o6-Fire damaged
the City Hall to the extent of $50, 900 to-
day. Although, the entire building was
flooded with water, it is not believed that
any of the records, either in the comp
troler's department or in the city clerks
office, have been destroyed. Some
thoughtful person had piled the rugs over
the books IN the mayors office,
The mayors private office, however was
flooded with water, and Il steady stream was
flowing downward from the centre of the
ceiling. There was little water in the outer
office, and while many books aud papers
were we'll dampened it is not believed that
any records were destroyed.
Keeper Dunn and his family lived on
the top floor Of the City Hall Building.
Mrs. Dunn was too ill to be up. When the
fire was discovered the halls were so filled
with smoke that it was impossible for the
family to escape by that way and the only
possibility of saving them was in the sub
DUNG of the fire. This was accomplished
by skilful and daring work OH the part OF
the firemen.
The cupola fell three quarters Of All hour
after the fire was discovered. II was sur
mounted by gilded figure of justice,
which was shattered by the fall. The bell
in the tower was also broken.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
LIGHTING 1HE 4LMsRo Use.
The New Electric Plant VIII be In Opera
tion lin the Course of Few Days.

AT the regular meeting of the Board of
Poor Trustees, sat Farnhurst yesterday, tho
matter Of putting in the new system OF
electric lighting was brought up for firal
consideration. The president of the board
reported that the contract between the
ooard aud the Wilmington City Electric
Co. had been duly executed.
IL was also reported that the wires had
been erected between Wilmington and
Farnhurst, and the cable across the Chris,
tiana would be laid in few days. 1t was
also stated that the electric light would
soon be ready to turn on in the State Hos
pital and in the almshouse building. The
work of putting up the wires has been
very successfully conducted so far.