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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
INADVOCACY OF EVANS.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Jan. 1.-The house of representatives has been engaged all day in arguing the senate resolution 10 investi-
 te the gubernatorial election before an- noupeing the result. The adoption of the
 esoiution is a foregone conclusion. but the 2ub,icans are delaying action ip the hope reve sing public sentiment. Something 4 l stir was created in the senate today when Senator Bates, by request, introduced Hamilton county, Evans home, asking that no investigation be made, as the face of the returns show that Evans has piu- rality. It is contended that if Evans is counted out because of the fact that certain voters failed to pay their poll tax it will be injurious to the party, the state and the mo n
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
ITALIANS MEET A REPULsE.

ROME, Jaa. H.-Private advices from Massowah say an overwhelming force of Deryishes are bssieeing the Italian garri- son at Kassala. The garrison, which is l50O strong, recently made a sortie, but the soldiers were repulsed and driven behind tLe forts works. iGeneral Buterieri has col lected all the troops available and started from Keren to relieve the beleaguered gar rison. The wires between Agordat and Kassala have been cut, and the fate of a company ofinfautry which sta ted a short time ago to convey quantity of ammuni- tion, provisions, etc., from Agordat to Kastala is unknown, the government with holding all official news from MassoWah.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
ANOTHER BOMB IN CAMP.

HOMESTEAD, Pa., Jan. 14.-There was great excitement in the Carnegie steel works plant this morning and much dis satisfaction among the men. Superin- tendent Schwab called about twenty of the most prominent workmen to his office and asked why they had attended yesterdays meeting. Their answer being in the main unsatisfa ctory they were discharged. The company, it seems, had detectives at the meeting, and the workmen are greatly ex- ercsed, not knowing who will be the next to go.' The men dismissed this morning were among tho most important in the em- ploy of the company, one being David Will Hams, head roller in the 10.inch mill. It is said that many others will be dismissed,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15

BUT IMPORTATION THE NAME OF THE POST.
 OFFICE.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-Surrender, the Virginia postoffice where, under the famous apple tree, Lee handed his sword to Grant, is Appomattox once more. The postoffice department has found way of bringing about the change by calling the new county seat, formerly known as Ne- braska, West Appomattox and restoring to the original Appomattox it's historic name. An elaborate official explanation accom- pauying the change shows that the selec- tion of the name Surrender was on advice Sentative in Con press for that district
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
WHERE IS THE NORRIS?
FAINT HOPE HELD OUT THAT SHE MAY
 YET TURN UP.

FAINT HOPE HELD OUT THAT SHE MAY
 YET TURN UP.
 BALTIMORE, Jan. 14.-The ship Norris, Capt. c. w. Barstow, which sailed from Newport News October 13, for Barcelona, Spain, has not been heard from since pass- ing Capes Charles and Henry on her way out to sea. l he voyage to Barcelona should not have occu pied more than forty days, and even allowing for tempestuous weather the Norris sh ould have reached her desti- nation by December 1.
 Among the vessels passengers was Ei- ward Hanewinckle of Richmond, who took passage to Spain with the hope of recuper- ating in health. He was accompanied by Dr. J. P. Hubbard of Boston. In addi- tion to the crew there were also on board Captain Barstow's wife, daughter and two nephews, all of Boston. In shipping cir cles the opinion is expressed that the Nor- ris has been lost with all on board, but friends of those on board the belated vessel cling to the hope that she will turn up all right.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
IN ORDER TO COME SOUTH

MASSACHUSETTS COTTON MANUFACTURING ! COMPANIES INCREASE THEIR CAPITAL
 AND AMEND THEIR CHARTERS.
 NEW YORK, Jau. 14.-A special dispatch from Boston to the Evening Post says There has been presented in the house a petition from the Msrrimac Manufacturing corporation for leave to increase its capital Astock to 8, ,6C0, 900 and to do business out 3.de the state, or tin any part of the SUnited Stafes,1 as the words of the peti- Ition have it, On Wednesday a similar pe- Itilion was presented dn the Boott Aanufac-
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
ANARCHISTS ON TRIAL.

BRUSSELS, Jan. 14.-The trial of sixteen anarchists, charged with blowing up the house of the bnrgomaster of Liege, April 22 last, began at Liege this morning. The prisoners are also charged with attempting to blow up the church of St. Jacques, ia Liege. Their leader, Gagochous alias Baron Sternberg, disappeared after the burgomaster's house was blown up, aud was subsequently, arrested by Russian police. It is supposed he is now impriso ed in Russia
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
Never trust the spurious baking powders Use only Dr. Prices. It's Lure, strong sure and wholesome.
BILL COOK, THE TERROR,


CAPIURhD AND SA FNLY ESCORTED TO ROSE-
 WELL, N. M.
 RosEwELL, N. M., Jan. 14.-Bill Cook, the Oklahoma outlaw, was landed in jail here yesterday at noon. He was captured at an isolated cattle ranch on the great plains a few miles southeast of Old Fort Sumner. The arrest was made by Deputy United States Marshal Perry and two com panions. He surrendered quietly when found and was without weapons. Cow hide thongs were attached from one to the other of his ankles beneath horse's belly and lariat placed about his horse's neck. One deputy led the animal, while Marshal Perry and another deputy rode behind him. Thus the trip to Roosevelt was made, a dis tance of sixty-fve miles. Marshal Perry and the prisoner left today via the Santa Fe route for Oklahoma and will probably reach the territory Thursday
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
A BOMB EXPLOSION.

PARIS, Jan. IA. A bomb was exploded at midnight last night in Rue Moncead, near the residence of a magistrate who was concerned in the Ravachol inquiry. The bomb was filled with shot and scrap iron and charged with dynamite. The explosion made great deal of noise, but did no damage beyond shattering few windows in the neighDorhood. No arrests have heen madn
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
REPUBLICANS AGAIN IN POWER

TOPEKA, Ks., Jan. 14.-At noon today the first peoples party government on earth' passed out of existence ana the re- publicans again took possession oi the Kansas state house. The office seekers brought strong pressure upon Governor elect Morrill, to induce him to take the oath of office at o'clock thls morning and thus prevent Governor Lewellyn from appoint ing any populists to office and having hIs appointments confirmed by the populist senate, but he declined to break the custom which has been in vogue ever since the or ganization of the state. As a result the senate was iu executive session during the entire morning acting upon Governor Lewellyn's appointments. The governor" elect and retiring governor were escorted to the senate by civic and military parade. The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Horton immediately after the farewell address of Governor Lewellyn was delivered. The city was crowded with visitors and the entire day and plight has been given up to celebration of the re- turn of the repu blicans to power.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
ICE FROM SHORE TO SHORE.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. A.--The river at this point is frozen solid from shore to shore, and steam boat traffic is blocked. Floating ice is piled in gorge two miles above the city, and should the cold wave continue for several days it is feared considerable dam- age will be done to boats and levee prop erty when the gorge breaks. Fortunately nearly all the valuable steamers were taken south before the cold wave set in.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
RAILROADS TIED UP,

BUFFALO, N. Y., Jan. 14.-The bliz. gard which began here yesterday morning
 continues unabated in it's fury, the wind blowing gale and the air being filled with whirling snow. About feet of snow has fallen since yesterday. Street car traffic is greatly impeded and railroads are almost tied up, trains being from two to ten hours
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
A VESSEL THOUGHT TO BEIosT

PORT TOWNSEND, Wash, Jan. 14.-An dered Saturday night during the gale near Port Wilson. The steamer Rosalie reports seeing a large quantity of wreckage, in- cluding large bin nacle box, ships furni- ture, etc. The gale and heavy seas pre- vent any wreckage being secured for identification. The gale is reportt to have been the severest ever experienced in the atr
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
THE NEW VAIKYRIE

GLASGOW, Jan. 14.-An of6cr va ceived at Henderson's ship yard todd proceed with the work of constructing ko / Dunraven's new yacht, Valkyrie, which will constantly superiutend tie work, a1 special workmen will be employed. m work will be conducted with the stricte secrecy.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
------- SERIOuSI.X RIIRNED

SELMA, Jan. 14.-[Special. Mfrs. Archie Stilt was seriously burned this morning. Her clothing caught fire from the grate and in second of time the flames leaped above her head. MT. Walter Allen, living next door, heard her cries and ran to her in time to extinguish the flames before she was fatally burned. Her burns are very painful but she will recover,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
FOUR sEAMEN PICKED mp

LONDON, Jan. 14.-The British steamer Rowan, which sailed from Huelva Decem- Der 27 for Goole, foundered in the bay of Biscay. One Of her boats, containing four of her crew and the bodies of two other members of the ships company, have been picked up, but it is feared another of her boats, in which seven persons left the ship, has been lost.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
STEAM SAVES MUCH DAMAGEs

NORFOLK, Va, Jan. 14:-Seventeen hundred bales of cotton have been taken out of the British ship Matid; and the fire has been entirely extinguished. Steam was used, thus saving a large amount of dam age which would have resulted had her hold been flooded with water. Captain Hannan now awaits deYelopmants
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
10 FIGHT IN GALVESTON.

NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-A Herald special from St. Louis says: Dan Creedon, accom- panied by several friends, left yesterday for Galveston, where he fights Herman Bernau next Saturday. Creedon has ac- cepted "Coffee Cooler's'' challenge to fight ip England.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
NEW MINISTRY FORMED.

BUDA PHsr, Jan. 4.-Baron Banffy has succeeded in forming a ministry, as fol- lows: Banffy, president; Perczel, interior Lukes, finance; Erdlyi, justice; Fejervary l, war; Daniel, commerce; Festetics, agri- ahip.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
-FOUR WERE SAVED.

LONDON. Jan. 14. 1.-The brig James and Eleanor has been wrecked near South weld. An unknown brig was wrecked near Humboi and aIio board drowned.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
ILL -FATED THIRTEEN.

MARsKILLEs, Jan. 14.-The French steamer Naise, trading between this port and Cette, foundered in Marseilles Road stead last night. Thirteen of the crew were drowned.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
SHIP AND CREW LOST.

SEATTLE, Wash Jan. 14.-The schooner Justine foundered in Deception bay yester- day afternoon in fierce gale. She and the entire crew, said to number fifteen men. went down.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
AVENGED HIS DAUGHTERS INJURY.

SAVANNAH, Ga., Jan. 4.---A Morning News special from Kissimmee, Fla. says: Yesterday, at Buckles mills, five miles south of here, George Hay, white, shot and fatally wounded George Hardy, colored, whom be charges with criminal assault on his 7.year- daughter. Hay will sur render. Hardy is still alive, but will die.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15

Purity of food is next to purity Of charac- ter. Pure food is assured with Dr. F rice's Baking Powder.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15

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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
SURRENDER NO LO NGER.

A triumph of sciencs-the superb quali- ties of Dr. Price's Baking Powder.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-15
ONE OF OLNEY's APPOINTMENTS.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-Attorney-G Gen . eral Olney has appointed H. Il. Buckman of Jacksonville, Fla, assistant United States district attorney for the Southern district of Florida.
Milford chronicle., 1895-03-15
HARRINGTON.

Mr.. Minos Salmons an old and very
highly respected farmer living near town,
died Friday morning at the age of85 years.
He was buried on Sunday at Hollywood
Cemetery. Funeral services by the Rev.
J.L. Straughan Of the M. P. Church
Messrs. Thomas Fleming, Oscar Hud-
son and Ira Reed left here this week for
Illinois to seek their fortunes in the West.
They will locate at Wyanett, where there
is quite a colony of Delawareans
Mr. Alfred Raughley left here on Mon
day to buy more Western horses for this
market. He disposed Of a carload OF
twenty-six last week.
The Harrington Beef Co. have titted up
very handsome and commodious meat
store in Knox's Block, and will keep a
verv selected stock Of meats of all kinds in
season, as well as a supply of green gro
ceries. The store is in charge OF Mr.. Man
Adams, a very clever and accommodating
Young man and an experienced butcher
The M. P Church was filled to over
flowing on Sunday night last; the attrae'
ton being in the interest Of the Christian
Endeavor Society. The services were
pleasant and highly commendable
Quite number Of our town and country
gentlemen went to FELTON, to be present al
the killing of Mr.. Reynolds Cooks big
hog Bolivar, If the hog Bolivar reaches
up in weight as high as General BOLIVIA
did in the estimation Of his followers, h
ought to weigh up big.
The burning of the dwelling OF the Rev
Frank Howes. caused Mr.. H. to lose hi'
very valuable library, which was a sever'
misfortune to the gentleman. His house
hold goods were also destroyed to 2 ve1
serious extent and those saved were NOR
or less damaged Mr.. H was partially
insured; yet this does not pay for theineon
venience Of being thrown out OF house anI
home without a moments warning.
Mr. Stephen Porter and several othe
stocs dealers went to Philadelphia on Mon
day morning last to purchase a car load o
.horses. They will be brought down OF
the Frederica Navigation Company,owin
to cheaper rates
Miss Lille Buekmaster. Of Wilmington
Milford chronicle., 1895-03-15
FARMINGToN

The annual missionary anniversary wa
held in the NJ. E. Church on Sunday even
ing. the 10th inst, and was a success il
every respect. The services wen
opened by prayer byRev. J. w. Pool,sing
ing by the school. recitation by Lulu Par
ker; "What Little Children Can Do" BY
Alice Russell; solo by Annie Cordray anc
singing by the choir; dialogue, "Boys So
ciety," by Willie Poor, Herbert Cochran
Robert Cochran and others recitation by
/ James Adkins and dialogue by Hattie and
Lizzie Tumlln, singing by the school; read
ing by Miss Ella F Bradshaw entitled,
"Mrs Morgan's Quarter" whicd was rem
dered very good and was appropriate to
the occasion. After this came more reel
tations and dialogues BY Annie Prettyman.
The services were no doubt enjoyed by all
present. The children all spoke very well
Notwithstanding the time they were being
instructed by their teacher, Miss Ella Brad
shaw, who took great interest in the chill
dren in order that they might have their
parts perfect in every detail The Sunday
School teachers next gave in their reports
of missionary collections of their respec-
tive classes for the fiscal year ending March
10th, 1895 The following is the amount
of collection by classes and their teachers
name Class, w w Simmons teacher,
50 o7; Mrs J. H Wroten, s. 33; John c
Murphy, 5000; Mrs. E. F Loux, 50 go;
Mrs. T j. Taylor, so.o5; Miss Ella F,
Bradshaw, 81 oI; c H. Simmons, s4.25
Rev j. w Pool, s.. 50. also 81 cents from
the congregation, making a grand total of
s34 81 This is the best that the Farming
ton Sunday School has done for number
of years. The church has done very well,
indeed, and only owes its preacher $4,000,
which we hope, and feel confident will be
raised before Brother Cochran goes to
for the people have been pleased
with his work since he has been with US,
and the sermons he has delivered were
very able and full of wisdom and knowl-
edge,
The services of the Epworth Leaguewere
led at the church last Sunday evening by
w. w. Simmons. The Bible questions
that were given out the preceding Sunday
night were nearly all answered, and the
people are seeming to take great interest
in the same.
The N R. johnson Co. are still prepar- /
ing their canned goods for shipment, and
we hope they will successfully be enabled
to get all their goods off in a short time
They have shipped three carloads in the
last ten days
It's reported that Mrs, Jesse B. K. Mil
er,of this place, is very sick in the city
Mr.. William R. Murphy who has been
confined to his room is up and resuming his !
duties in his usual manner EUREKA /
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy gives the
best satisfaction of any cough medicine
handle. and as a seller leads all other prepar-
atoms in this market. I recommend it be-
cause it is the best medicine I ever handled |
for coughs, colds and Group. A. W. Raid
ridge. Millersville, Ill. For sale BY G. W.
Marshall, Milford, Del, and W, J. starkey,
Wilton, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1895-03-15

| There was but little freight.on this, her frs
! trip this season. Mr.. and Mrs Kelly hav
accepted the positions of steward and stew
ardess.
At this writing our Town is very quiet
but little business being done.
Mr. SwanfeId. the barber, is having his
house repainted.
Mr. w Temlinson is having his store
on Market street painted and remodeIled.
He will move his grocery to that place
Mr. John w Hall has purchased Of Mr.
Frank Hardesty, of FELTON,, pair of hand
some black horses.
H. A Reik and James Postles are in
Philadelphia this week.
Miss Katie farrell, Of near Woodside, is
visiting Miss Autta Williams.
The Rev. H c Turner was absent Mon
day to oficiate at the wedding Of a young
minister in Oxford.
Two of our sportsmen went to Raugh-
ley's Island Monday and shot down forty
ducks.
Miss Lizzie Wilson has been visiting
Mrs Mary Reynolds
John w Townsend, stumbled and fell
through his stable door on Wednesday
and broke his leg. Dr. Hoey put
it in shape for him, and he is doing as well
as people usually do with broken bones.
Thomas & Frazier viii shortly open a
new store at Bowers Beach in the store
mouse recently vacated by Charles S Short |
S. & A.
Milford chronicle., 1895-03-15
VERNON

How our Democratic friends are de-
lighted to think the Republicans cannot
elect a United States Senator. They think
this difficulty will be to the Republican rank
in Delaware what the Salisbury and VOL
colt factional fight was to the Democrats.
But we are glad they don't think as we do.
Mr.. Benjamin Cain left here last night
for a business trip to Philadelphia We
are Glad to state that Mr. j. S. Graham
who has been very sick, is improving al
this writing Mrs R. P. Thomas has been
very in, but is now convalescing.-Venon
has increased in population to the amount
of two families during the past week.
The Rev Mr. Cochran will preach his last
sermon for the Conference year at Prospect
next Sunday afternoon We hope he may
remain with US another year.-Mr Roberl
Ross has returned from Conference Aead
emv and will remain. here until the tal
term. Mr. George Morgan gave a ball or
last Saturday evening to his friends,among
whom were a number of young ladies ans
gentlemen from Burrsvllle, Md. Vernon
also was well represented. "B"
Milford chronicle., 1895-03-15
FREDERIOA.

Revival meetings have been h ! for the
past three weeks in the M. E Church.
Sunday evening the church was crowded
to its utmost capacity, and on account OF
the unusual interest manifested, the pastor,
Rev. H. c Turner. concluded to hold ser
vices another week. Andrew j. Dolbow'
the evangelist, win remain this week
Prayer meetings are held every afternoon
About twenty have professed conversion
and many others are seeking.
The steamer Frederica having been re'
modelled in Philadelphia, made her frst
trip from here Mondax morning atoo clock
She carried about " enty-fve passengers.
Milford chronicle., 1895-03-15
MILTON

The dramatic entertainment given by
Chippewa Tribe. Ne. %, l. o. R. NJ, on
Saturday evening in our public hall included
our best home talent aud was pronounced a
success in every particular. The charae-
tiers in each play rendered their parts with
credit; and each act was received with great
applause. Our beautiful room was filed to
the doors a solid mass of humanity, eager
catch all aud many were not able to OBJ
tain seats. Thos. H. Douglass the director
and stage manager, deserves much credit
and praise for the manner in which the en-
tertainmeut was conducted.
Mrs. Mary Goslee is visitiE- in Whining
ton.
Col Wash. Bennett, a travelling salesman,
known all over the peninsula as the best
joke teller on the road, says the internal or
eanism Of drummer consist Of three parts,
mule, ostrich aud camel Mule, that he
may be able to sleep standing on his feet if
no better accommodation is offered Os-
trich, that he may eat and digest anything
set before him. and camel, that he may go
of necessity a long time between drinks
Capt. James Darby and his two sons, Pom
der and Charles, and Capt Reuben Penne-
will, left town last week for Philadelphia.
Capt James Alexander NJ. Lank and wife,
Of I.ewes, is giving his mother, Mrs. Lettie
Lank, weeks visit
A little box has been placed on the corner
att Fl Davidson's store aud another has
been ordered that will be put at the corner
of Charles H Atkins store
It has been announced that there will be
service at Beaver Dam next Sunday.
Samuel Warrington returned from VIII
mington Tuesday
Chas. H Atkins bought and sold over
thousand dozen eggs last week.
Rev and Mrs Williamson visited Frank
lin City last week
Mr Eliss Bailey and Miss Virgie. B john
son were Joined together IN holy wedlock az
the NJ P. Parsonage last SUNDAY evening
at Q O'Clock by Rev R S. williamson.
Mrs, Martha Mcgee has been an invand
for several months with that dreadful dis
ease, consumption.
Joseph Wilson left town last week for
New York. where he will be engaged on
the street cars.
The ladies' Of REYNOLDS Church gave an
oyster supper and box festival on Tuesday
evening last. A large cake with hne gold
ring inside was voted away aud brought
ss7 20. Miss Emma White, a highly re-
spected member of the church was the for
tunate recipient Of the cake, she having the
greatest number Of votes. Miss White is the
daughter Of Mr.. N ". White, Of near town.
Joseph c. Atkins, ESQ is quite Ill in
Washington, d. c. At this writing be seems
some better G. W A.