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A SUITABLE CHRISTMAS eIFT-wE KNOW

A SUITABLE CHRISTMAS GIFT-WE KNOW
that you are being puzzled at the present time to
know what to give your wife, your daughter your
son, your oaughter-in-law or your son-in-law for
Christmas.
NOW HERE IS PROPOSITION: TAKE THE
Missionstreet electricians; ask the conductor to
let you out at Cotter or Francis street, and you
will there see our exceptionally beautiful block in
subdivision.
ONLY l6 LOTS LEFT OUT OF 9s. YOU PAY
a small amount down, according to your purse, and
give the lot to them for Christmas. Let them keep
up the other nstallments and it will be an incen-
tive to them to save money. Lots vary in prices
running from 1875 to $500. Street work done
graded, curbed. macadamized; positively level and
ready for building, and no hills to climb Only a
few feet from the Mission street electric-cars,
thereby making them practically on the Mission
street car line.
YOU WILL FIND MR.. G. A. TURNER ON THE
property every morning, who will be pleased to
show you around and give you all the information
desired.
DEMEMBER THAT 16 HOMES HAVE BEEN
II erected on this block since we started the
same; go and see for yourself.
cpc6OO CORNER RESIDENCE IN THE
spOCUO. Western Addition; rooms and bath /;
stable and carriage house; lot 25x92:6; this is
markably cheap, the lot alone is worth the
money.
S2l5O DEyIApEEosT iot fSs LoT
choice residence section OF the city and offered at
a sacrifice.
CHoICE BUILDING LOT; FULTON ST.. Mr..
" Fillmore; we have 1O0x137:6 feet which we
will sell in subdivisions to suit the purchaser and
al price 25 per cent below anything in this i'm
mediate neghborhood.
TURK-sT. BARGAIN, BELOW VAN NESS
ave-; lot 81 :6xl20 through TO street, af-
fording double frontage: streets paved and ac-
ceped by the city; improvements consist of a sub
and bath, rented at 5000 year; this property is
for sale at less than the valuation of the lanG say
nothing of the improvements.
0176O INCOME $3.50 YEAR; NATOMA-
I'D II w. st. investment property: near Fifth;
improvements consist OF flats of rooms EACH
MODERN BAY-WINDoW RESIDENCE ON
1u the north side of Oak ST., Scott: z
rooms and bath; high finished basement: street
paved with bitumen ana accepted by the city, lot
25x10O; price asked $60O0 an offer will be enter
tanned.
MODERN FLATS IN THE WESTERN AD-
1n dition; and rooms and bath each; income
$50 so month: lot 25x1063; nicely located :;
convenient to the Haght, Oak and Page streetcar
lines; offered at q sacrifice.
. UTTER-ST. DOWNTOWN INVESTMENT
- Positively the greatest bargain that has ever
been offered Sutter st.. leased TO one tenant for
$3.50 per annum; price $4,000, and good sub
stantiaI building OF 13 rooms; the lot is worth the
price asked
EOUGH-ST. MODERN FLATS-TWO EXCEP-
" tional flats of and bath each; total
yearly income $3.50; lot 27xl37:6 IS; price $500;
this is positively one of the best purchases in the
line OF flats that be found to-day.
We have several pieces that consider gen.
uine bargains; will be pleased to give you list
OF them ii you will CALL
OFARRELL & Co,
Real Estate Brokers,
IL Montgomery st.
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STOCKTON ADVERTISE MENTS
STOCKTON BEAr, EsTArE

STOCKTON REAL ESTATE.
ESCALON HAS BEEN SELECTED BY THE
II directors of the s. f. and s. j. V. r. r. Co.
Valley roadl for the principal station in the south
eastern part OF San Joaquin County and is destined
10 become at once the most important of all the
stations on the line of tbs railroad account OF
the vast bodies OF rich, alluvial loan lands
rounding the town, every OF which will be
sold with perpetual water right
Take some of your money out OF the 4-per-cent
savings bank and invest in this coming center OF
southeastern san Joaquin County.
For maps, descriptive matter, ETC., address f.. e.
HARLOWE dS CO., 430 East Main ST., Stockton.
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"a ACRES, 800: MORE SAME PRICE; PAY
~ able So a week, without interest; level valley
land; railroad runs through the tracts the best
bargain in California; secure home; you will not
miss the So week. will be worth So to 81
TO ACRE CHICKEN RANCHES ON 10
Il years credit. d. HI. TWING. Sonoma City Ca.
CEND FOR OUR LIST OF ORCHARD HOMES
- for sale WOOSTER II WHITToN. San lose.
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Ster ST.
$4,000. e2lt5SF 3Hioe; Florida n Street near 24th
street cable road; street work done complete.
nrrnn CHEAP; A BEAUTIFUL NEW
GOOUU. Eastlake residence of rooms and
bath; brick foundation: all latest conveniences;
lot 27:6xl37 IS; prominent street in the Western
Addition; mortgage or SS0oO can remain.
SlOtlO. zero ST.; store and fat rent $500 per
annum; lot 27x90; both streets accepted by the CITY,
nASOO WORTH $500: A SUBSTANTIAL,
sN4CUU. nearly new modern bay-window resi-
dence of rooms and bath: brick founoation; lot
30xl14: elite location of the Mission.
o.1J rOO RENT 500 PER MONTH; IN
u i l. .CUU. vestment near Mission and Elev-
enth sts.; substantial houses in fats lot COX
rs: street accepted.
OcFSO MORTGAGE OF $4,000 CAN RE-
SOl0U. main if desired; rent s72O per
apnum: business corner on Buchanan ST.; store
and rooms and houses Of B rooms each; lot 80
x75.
0cOEO A BARGAIN; RENT $72 so PER
.DOOOU. month; elegant new modern bay
window fats on the sunny line OF Fulton ST.; flats
cost about $4,000 to build; lot 25xl37:6
$3.50. SnpHl snap: comparativeiy ON new new 2stors o
bay-window residence OF rooms and bath; laun-
dry, ETC.; brick foundation; nice locaton large
lot.
U.OOOO SPLENDID INVESTMENT ON
SpJUUU. Oak ST.. within stones throw of
Market; substantial bay window flats; brick
foundation: stone walks; street accepted; rent
1852 per annum; lot u :6X9o.
Oh. UMBsEN & co. IA Montgomery st.
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MARRIAGE LICENSES.

The following marriage licenses were issued by
the County Clerks Office December II:
William Wolf and Maud Harrison, 21-22.
Charles T. Frod and Augusta \ eIson, Z9-ZS.
Charles Chesl er and Caroline r. Hall. bo-747
Ed Sehade aud Ida Nathanson, 29-31.
G. j. FL. Berg and Matilda c. Is. swanson, 30-2o.
C. &. Hagerty and Anna NJ. Roskamp, 2l-2l
W. f. Coyle and Catherine +. Roskamp. 29-2I.
George r. Boxer and Mary Il. Kelly Zl-lS.
Patrick ID. O'Bren and Carrie L. Fuller, 4O-2o
frank Sanders and Emma Mayors, 2b-Z5.
Henry Hndebrand and Celia c. Mas 24-2O
George p. Argens and Mollie Larsen, 4O-45.
John NJ. Phillips and Mamie Mckenna, 30-2o.
Marcus H. Beach and Mary Gorman 2S-24
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DIVORCE PROCEEDINGs.

Complaints fled:
Joseph Robertson against Alta G. Robertson.
Della Sevey against George L. Sevey.
Divorces granted:
George D. Graybill from Abbie A Graybill: Tor
desertion; by Judge Slack. Custody OF children
awarded TO defendant.
John Cannon from Barbara Cannon for infidel-
ity: by Judge DaingerIield.
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FINANCIAL.


DERSONS WHO WANT TO PER CENT
Il interes a year their money should consult
]. w. BNTZ & CO., 40l California st.
ANY SUM OF MONEY ADVANCED ON
"A your furniture, pianos real estate: lowest
rate; call and state your proposition write; open
evenings. ]. NOONAN, 1921 Mission ST.
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ORANGE BLOSSOM COLONY,

ORANGE BLOSSOM COLONY,
" OAKDALE, STANISLAUS CO., CAL.
Beautiful young orange groves in tracts of acres
and upward, lying along the Stanislaus River, two
and half miles from Oakdae, the principal station
OF the Southern Pacific Railroad the line between
STOCKTON and Merced. The Stanisaus and San
Joaquin Irrigation Company's canal runs directly
through the colony and the property has per-
petual water right.
We are prepared TO sell portions OF the property
either unimproved or already planted to Washing
ton Navels, Mediterranean Sweets and Maltese
BloOds The property is under the Immediate
direction and care of experienced horticuturist,
who has received diplomas and medals at eight
different county fairs in the State and for small
consideration for the orange groves for nom
residents
A high and dry country, with perfect natural
drainage system. All kinds of small game near by
affords excellent sport for hunters.
Prices for land including perpetual water right
ana planted to orange trees, $175 per acre. Unim,
proved land with fully paid up water rights, $40
per acre. Terms: The purchase price payable in
six annual payments, without interest; title per
feet and liberal discount for cash.
For further particulars, maps and catalogues, ad-
dress
EASTON, ELDRIDGE & CO.,
63S Market Street.
san Francisco. Cal.
Or F. T. KNEWING, our representative
Oakdale, Cal,
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MARRIED.

BY YRNE-BYRNE-In this city, December 16,
1895, by the Rev. r.. NJ. Campbell, John III.
Byrne of South san francisco and Mrs. Lucy
Byrne of san Jose.
LUNDBERG-TYSON-In this city, December 16.
1895, by the Rev. DR.. w. w. Case, Frank Lund-
berg and May Tyson, both of San Francisco
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o.TOSn A NICE AND COMPARATIVELY
ID LOU. new bay-wiudow residence of rooms
and bath; brick foundation: ell latest improve
ments and conveniences: nicely situated on Web
Sre Sr
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BIRTHS MARRIAGES DEATHS.
BORN.

BORN.
DYSLE-In this city, December II, 1895. to the
wife OF Charles a. Dysle, son.
FINNEY-In Berkeley, December 16, 1895, to the
wife OF 9. e. Finney, son.
GITCHELL-In this city, November 20, 1898, to
the wife of Paul Z. Gitchel q
MALDONAD0-In this city, December 49, 1895,
to the wife of Dr. +. Maidonado. SON.
POPE-In this city, December 5, 1895, 10 the wife
of c. j. A. Pope. q daughter. -
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Call and obtain one Of our "Real Estate Records n
which contain list OF properties for sale in all
rarts of the city.
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Oh 0OOO COTTAGE or A ROOMS AND LOT
SZUUU. 7x1OO; Florida street, near 24th-
street cable road street work done complete.
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CITY REAL ESTATE.

0'FARRELL & CO.,
~ REAL ESTATE BROKERS,
IL MONTGOMERY ST.
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Office and Salesroom.
IA Montgomery ST., near Market.
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MONEY is WHAT TALKS!
1h MONEY Is WHAT TALKS!
But we want little of it in payment for desirable
land located in Placer County.
We have three or four pieces, improved and un-
improved. IN the celebrated Placer fruit belt, each
having $50 acres, that we will sell for $25 to $50
per All can be irrigated, but the water is
extra. The terms of payment are one-fifth cash
down, and no other payments required for five
years, interest on deferred payments being per
cent per annum, payable annually. During this
time, the purchaser is especially required i'm
prove the property, and at the expiration of the
five years the payments are TO be made annually.
No better property Can be selected.
ALSO.
We have one of the most desirable and paying
vineyards in Napa County for sale at great bar
$25, 600.
900 ACRES MILES FROM ST. HELENA,
ACO l30 acres being under cultivation: 45 acres
in Zinfande grapes; 10 acres in bearing orchard of
the best varieties; house of rooms barn and other
outbuildiDgS; stone wine cellar that cost $4,000,
with complete cooperage: everything complete.
EDWIN X. ALSIP d CO.,
No. 3, rotunda, Mills Building
San Francisco.
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IMPROVED PROPERTY.
BARGAINS.
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PAWNBROK ERS.
PROPOSALS.

A T 126 KEARNY ST., ROOM 9-MONEY
II loaned watches, diamonds, etc.; low rates: pri-
vate rooms; elevator: pledges for sale cheap.
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FOUND.

FOUND = THE GREATEST ALL-AROUND
Il stock accordons. mandolins, banjos and guitars
in the city prices lower than the lowest. KEENES
Pioneer Music-slore. Third ST.. corner Market.
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EASY TERMS; $4,000 COTTAGES: JUST
~ completed; Shotwel ST., nr. 18th; rooms;
bath, gas etc.; high basement; cement sidewalk; !;
all moderD open daily. r. 2. E. TROY, owner,
3Oi Cal fornla 81.
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CITY REAL ESTATE.

n H.UMBsEN & CO..
VI.
REAL ESTATE AGENTS. RENT COLLECTORS
AND AUCTIONEERS.
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COUNTRY REAL ESTATE.

THE WINE INTEREST Is LOOKING UP
more rapidly than other In the state.
The price of wine has doubled in year and
will continue to improve.
We offer you below one of, the best vineyardsin
the State upon which money can be made. Old
age is the only reason for selling 1t. The property
cost over $4,000 and will be sold for $25 600 on
easy terms of payment.
go acres / acres being under cultivation; 45
house OF rooms, barn, outbuiidings; fine stone
wine cellar that cost $4,000. with complete
set OF cooperage. All farming utensils go with the
property.
FOR $4,000, reduced from $4,000, nice little
country home of 10 acres on the line of the rail-
road between San Francisco and San Jose, all set
out TO trees fine, healthy and in full bearing house
OF rooms and bath, barn; chicken-house to ac-
commodate 1000 chickens; place in fine order.
This must be sold before January l, 1895; will
take $500 each down and $500 and iaterest an
nuaIly thereafter This is a cheap piece OF prop
erty and needs TO be seen to be appreciated A p
ply TO EDWIN K. ALSIP & CO.,
Rotunda, Mills building. San Francisco.
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MEDIC AL.

MRS. DIR. AUGUSTE MOI ..ETH, MIDWIFE
1SI and diseases of women; has diploma. 1905
Stockton ST., near Broadway.
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n c. BEMIS,
". REAL ESTATE AND LAND AGENT,
324 MONTGOMERY ST.
FOR SA
Os OsT0OO RENT A YEA EAR-BRICK BUILDING
ID tLUU business property on Market st.
O0x195-NW. COR. OF A ST. AND 9TH
lZU ave.; a whole or IN subdivisions.
Sll 900. BAKER Hlr St. ST. 55xi87 g feet. y =
GO600 E. SIDE sTANYAN ST. BET.
Gs1SO SAN CARLOS-VILLA LOT; 100x150
d eTOO 5Ox127 IS FEET ON JACKSON ST.,
do w. overlooking the Presidio and bay.
S6000 . MODERN HOUSES OF ROOMS
doOOUO. each at PARK: 25xl37 :6 feet; electric
road passes houses; make offer.
Q06OO 2-STORY SROoMED HOUSE ON
eDOCUU. Harrison ST., bet. First Fremont.
Gb 400 LOT ON DUNCAN ST., BET. NOE
.D4UU. and Castro: 25x114 feet.
$500. GaEGAsT and eaAl sfs N"-ooRNEF OF COLE
GoOO CHOICE BUILDING LOTS NORTH
IQOOO. of PARK.
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DARK CYCLERY-NEW WHEELS TO LET;
i best accommodations. Terminus Geary, Nc
Allister and Powell st. car lines.
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Q7O0O BUSINESS CoRNER ON GUER-
N tUtIU. zero ST.; store and fat; rent 5000 per
annurn lot 81 x9O; both streets accepted by the city,
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We have several pieces that consider gen.
uine bargains; will be pleased to give you list
OF them il YOu will call.
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TOUGH-ST. MODERN FLATS-TWO EXCEP-
" tional flats of rooms and bath each; total
yearly income $3.50; lot 27xl 81 :6 price $500:
this is positively one of the best purchases in the
line OF fats that can be found to-day.
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1rOO WORTH $500; a SUBSTANTIAL,
Sn4CUU, nearly new modern window resi-
dence of rooms and bath: brick foundation; lot
3Oxl14: ellie location of the MISSION.
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.fOEO CORNER ON CAPP ST: ANOTHER
.D4LOO. snap: comparatively new 2-story
bay-window residence of rooms and bath; laun-
dry, ETC.. brick foundation; nice location; large
lor
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HELP wANTED--MAr.E.

hANTEn--To contract with q logger and
oatns To log, Cab Diller hotel. March
tth. \. m: Smith,
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"ASTED-Three first-ciass coat makers
and one pants maker at once. John
Leahs. 81 Pacific avenue. Tacoma
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FOR RENT--Ranch. Is acres fine bottom
and 7 acres under pillow. balance In
grass forr-room frame cottage, PANTRY
and closets; large barn. chicken house:
on water front. II miles from Seattle:
two horses. wagon. pillow and farming
tools. tf1o cash, rent In advance: refer
ences required. j. s. Morse, room 22i.
Burke building.
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REGoyED-F Anthony. bookbfnder. re-
moved 10 Front etres1 foot OF Cherry.
Kline 4 Rosenberg building; take the
elevator. perfect DAT oDeaing blank
bcoks nssde TO order
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Advertisements under the head Of Lest,
~srud For Sale. For Rent. and Situations
rsated viii be inserted at the rate Of
- 4 word each insertion Payment a.
- in advance. No advertisdmenss 70
SSfeed for less than = ceuss.
asa6vprsisements will b. received q
Ssch ofices OF the Pogs-Iuteiligencsr at:
~ COMA BUEEAU-l1ls Pacific avenue,
M n. Nat.ison, Manager
ri. TowSSESD-French q Springer.
: eEiLrSGHAM BAY BUREAU-Nev
,1hafcom, corner Holly and Canoe streets.
~ Il. Culver. Manager.
ne following letters await advertiser
- fhia Office.
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FOR RENT-How much money have
YOU paId out for house rent since COM
ing to Scatter BETTER stop righs row
and Hs;y- Can give you choice OF three.
S. $40 and so per month. Robertson. 50
Bailey.
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WANTED-Information Of the present
Csafrsviiie. O.. who was last heard Of in
seattle four years ago. By his mother
address Robert Carlisle. Glencoe, o.
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eAN IEI-~StenogFarhe and typewriter,
nsTh u woman. state experience and
STAY expected. enclose stamp. Ad-
ofess Co. Post-fntelligencer.
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nEArHs ASD FuSERA1s.

za.eer Mrs. Anna III. Petersen. aged
s,.ssrsi services viii BE held az Eon-
- Ese~ars'g chapel today al 2 clock
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SOCIETY NOTICES.
ARcAEA LODGE. No. 81. r. and Il. NJ
hated meetings second and fourth
Mondays Of each month.
G. r. PATTEN. w. IL
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ADVERTISERS NOTICE.

.A1vers,sers desiring display advertise
ssts changed for the Sunday Issue must
s..ed n copy ~ ] O'Clock Saturday to In
Posr-INTELLrGEScER co.
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hANTEfs-Salesmen for cigars: SIS 20
Vie salary aud expenses. experience not
ssesssafy. send stamp. Bishop d Kline.
s.; Louis. Mo.
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WANIED~A girl for cooking and gen
srai Homework In small family. Room
=. celsnan building.
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MANTED-Isady agents Ia sell the best
wearing and best selling corset on earth
The Hsgeia. Fer all particulars write
ae western Corset Co. st. Louis. Mo.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-02
KILLED HIS WIFE IN PRISON
Startling Domestic Tragedy
In an Ohio Town.
THE WOMAN PROVED FAITHLESS
Caught by the Police in a Dis
reputable House..
The Husband Was Absent on Business
and Returaea to Find Ills Wife In jail
Went There and Shot Her Dead IN
Her Cell.

SIDNEY, o., April 2G.--A startling
tragedy occurred in the jail here this
morning. John Perkple aud wife were
young people, and enjoyed the best OF
reputation. The husband Is a successful
business man, and tho wife was beau
tiful woman. 1t was supposed that they
lived happily. Last Tuesday Perkpiie
left home ON business GRAND, and last
night be received telegram announcing
that his wife was in jail, awaiting his
assistance. He arrived here at 8 o'clock
this morning, and was crushed 10 learn
of his wife's arrest.
Thursday night tho police made raid
on a disreputahle house and captured a
number OF men and women, among
whom was Mrs. PGrkpile. She had gone
to the house in company with lover.
When told of his wife's intidelity Perk'
pile started for the jail. He asked for
an interview with his erring wife and
was conducted to her cell. AS he ap-
preached it his wife caught sight OF him
and began to weep Historically. "Oh,
John, p'-began the poor woman as her
husband came to u standstlll before the
grated cell door. -.
There was ilash, ana the report oi
44.calibre revolver cut short her excla-
nation. With piercing scream the
wretched woman fell dead on the stone
floor The Jail officers were horror
stricken, and in the confusion Perkpile
escaped. No one noticed in what direc
ton he went. Immediately several
parties were organized and began a
hunt, but no truce Of him has yet been
secured. The bullet struck squarely in
the centre OF his wifes heart, and she
was dead before her body struck the
floor
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-02
SPORTING ROrEs.

Dan CrGedon has been matched to box
Joe Duntee of Srracuse. n. Y, before a
Concy Island club during the latter part of
the month.
\. W. Downcr the Scotch champion
runner, who Is u candidate for the London
Athletic Club international team, recently
ran 9sl yards in . 80 seconds.
An athletic association has been formed
at the West Chester State Normal School,
and an earnest effort will be made to boom
amateur athletics among the pupils.
CAPTAINS Ben Sooy and Ben Turner of
Atlantic City, have deposited $40 side for
. live.pigeon shoot, ut Run Point, on May
%. Seven birds each, American Assoca-
ton rules.
SHELTON Pike and William Tomlinson,
two noted English professional cricketers,
will assist George Brumhead in coaching
the members Of the Germantown Cricket
Club this year.
Somewhat of sensation was caused on
Tuesday at the race track at Roby Ind, by
Il horse named Echo backed at 80 to in the
pool rooms throughout the country, prov
ing to be ringer, the horse being W. b.,
who was stolen on January 20lh from
Jerome Park, New York.
l.. q. Bredin, the famous English quarter
and half-mile champion runner, defeated
4. W. Downer, the Scotch champion, in Il
$50 yard race recently at South London,
England. He won by foot in the fast
time of 80 l.5 seconds, which is within
three seconds of the worlds record.
A new yacht is being built on the lines
of the old Dilemma. which was wrecked
last fall during gale on the break water,
near the mouth of Greenp0rt Harbor. She
broke loose from her moorlngs and was
dashed to pieces on the rocks, Her fin and
part Of one side were recovered and taken
To Moriches, where new boat was built
from the lines of the old one. The present
craft is an exact counterpart of the old
boat
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PHILADELPHIA AFF1IRs.

Lewis Boyer of schuylkill Haven died
in the German Hospital Tuesday of in-
juries alleged to have been inflicted on
the 18th ultimo by Frank Huss and Walter
worse. who are still at large.
A massmeeting of Germantown citizens
Tuesday adopted a protest against the
Philadelphia Traction 20. running troll.
ley car line past the schools on Lafayette,
Adams and Rittenhouse streets.
The ingrain Carpet Weavers' Association
Tuesday adopted resolutions declaring
that if the manufacturers do not accept il
new schedule of wages by the lst of June
general strike will be ordered.
John Johnston pleaded guilty Tuesday
to manslaughter in causing the death Of
William II. Ferg, at Eleventh street and
Washington avenue, in July last, and was
sentenced to three years in the Eastern
Penitentiary.
About 800 jacket makers, employed by
contractors who work for clothing firms,
went on strike Tuesday because their dc
mand'for an increase of wages of 10 to y
per cent and the adjustment of sweat
ing shops" had been refused.