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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
NO SM4LL.POx HERE.
Arrival of Woman from an Alleged In
tecIed Vessel

Secretary Coluuhoun Of the Board Of
Health was informed Saturday that
Ruthana Mariae Gravia, who was a
passenger on the steamer California, on
which smallpox is said to have broken
out, had come to this city and gone tc
No. BOG Sixth avenue. Secretary Col.
guhoun reported the case to Chief of
Police Dolan and Officer DiMare was
instructed to investigate. Officer Di
Mare located the woman and immedi-
ately thereafter Health Officer Mellow
ell went to the house and fumigated
the clothing.
Vaccine Physician Hitch also went
to the house. There were no signs of
small lpox, but he vaccinated T.
months old child. All the others in the
house had been vaccinated recently.
The occupants of the house were for
hidden to go out Of doors until after
the date of incubation, which is abont
eight days. Officer Mcdowell will
watch the house for that length of time.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
SONS OF THE nEroLUrIoN.
The Delaware society's annual Meeting
Election of Officers.

The Delaware Society's annual Meeting
Election of Officers.
The annual meeting OF the Delaware
Society, Sons of the American Revolu.
tion, was held Saturday night.
Hon. Thomas +, Bayard, who has
been president OF the society ever since
its organization, five years ago, was
elevated to be a full representative for
life in the National Congress of the
society. Judge Leonard T.. Wales was
elected Mr. Bayard's successor as Presi-
dent The other officers named were
Vice President, A. }. Woodman; Secre-
tary, Frank Il. Carswell; Treasurer,
William A. LaMotte; Registrar and
Historian. Lawrence b. Jones; Mana
gers, the above officers ex -oflicio, Spotts-
wood Garland, g. p. johnson, Peter
B. Ayars, Elwood Craige and George
G. Marshall.
Judge Wales, Mr.. Ayars and Mr..
LaMotte were appointed committee
to prepare resolutions on the death
of 2. I. r. Bates, who was member
of the society.
The next meeting will be held Decem-
ber 23d. All who are eligible to Nom.
bership are requested TO send their
names to officers of the society mean
while. Application blanks may be OBJ
tanned of Mr.. Carswell, No. 6 West
Ninth street.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
The Ena Of tho ,ynrlh

Speculatious about the probable date of
the Worlds destruction are ridiculous.
When man dies that's the end Of tie
World to him; aud if the reader of this
paragraph is troubled with a bad cough,
cold or sore throat, or difficulty of breath
ing, hoarseness or any affection of the
bronchial tubes, the best thing he can do is
to postpone the fatal event indefinitely by a
prompt resort to llales Honey OF H0re-
hound and Tar. which will assuredly pre-
vent thecomplaint from terminating in con.
sumption, and soon restore his respiratory
system to vigorous condition. Sold by
druggists everywhere at 25 cents. so cents
and 81 Large size much the cheapest. Pixies
Toothaehe Drops cure in one minuIe.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
Aitor tie Rntcl,ers.

Charles Blocher, Harry Kates
John Weaver, John Lofland, Fred
Piepenbring, Frank Lohand, Levi
Durham, Zedic II. Lofland, Pusey
Brown, Elisha Il. Ewing, James
Brown, Francis j. Meredith, Edward
Frederick, William Frederick and
Jabez Banks, butchers doing business
on Madison street, we're arraigned be-
fore Magistrate Daley Saturday night
on the charge of violating the market
ordinances Each waived hearing
for the upper court and bail in the sum
of 5000 was furnished in each case.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
Elaction of on,c.rs.

At the annual meeting of the Indus
trial Savings Society, Tuesday week,
the following board of directors was
elected Horace Golfer, j. W. Dorrell,
r. |. Lewis, Thomas Bird, j. p.
Smith, Frederick Price, James X.
johnson, G. l.. Jefferson, j. W. Raiks,
William NJ. Winston, B. f. Anderson,
Joseph H. Seeney, /. W. Howard,
Henry @. Furrough, Zelmonah Lewis,
William S. Postles, j. II. Wooden, Il.
W. Jordan and j. w. Bird. The
board organized Wednesday with ]. W.
Raiks president, William NJ. Winston
vice president, j. W. Bird secretary
and j. w. Dorrell treasurer.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
Delaware Lodge EIection.

Delaware Lodge, A. o. U. W.. elected
the following officers Wednesday: w.
Z. Beeson, Master Workman; Sheri-
dan Risley, Foreman; ID. 7. Bradford,
Overseer: James p. Prentiss, Recorder ;
w S. Moore, Financier; G. p. Ma
roney, Receiver; W. Null, Guide; G.
w. Wells, Inside Watchman; II. Bar
tram, Outside Waterman; j. f. Reese,
Trustee: Drs. j. p. Lukens, Henry
Paterson and Leonard kittinger, Medi-
cal Examiners; b. +. Bartram. Repre-
sentative to Grand Lodge
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
Delaware Team Defeated.

The Delaware team of marlSsmen
which went to Philadelphia Saturday
was defeated by the all Philadelphia
team by the score of lS9 to 462. in Il
shoot at Holmesburg Junction. Miller
OF the Delaware team carried of the
honors by hitting % straight bull's-
eyes. The members of the Delaware
team were Hospitality entertained by
the yictors The next match will be
shot in this city on January 18th.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
DE COON HUNF.
I9ben n. baldwin.


Cum long niggers, call de dogs.
A huntin' let us GO
DE coon am prowlin on de logs,
Down in lie swamp below;
Bet yer half dollar
He will holler.
Fo' de fall oh another snow.
Raccoon hol,er. raccoon holler,
Bet yer all half dollar
We will ketch i'm. we will ketch i'm,
Fo' dc fell oh another snow.
Possum fat Oh frosted simmons,
A huntin' we will go.
Cook and sarve i'm wild de trimmins,
Down whar de simmons grow,
Bet yer half dollar
He will hullcr
Fo' de fall of another snow.
Raccoon holer, raccoon holler,
Eet yer all half dollar
We will tree i'm we will ketch i'm
Fo' de fall oh another snow.
Thanksgivin' cum but once year,
A huntin' we will go,
If no coon and il no 'possum,
Turkey hen will do.
Bet yer half dollar
He will huller
Fo' de fall oh another snow.
Raccoon holler. 'possum boiler
Bet your half dollar
We will ketch n coon 'possnp, nj, t,,rI.,,,
Fp de fall of another snow. -
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
peath OF George w. spleer.

George w. Spicer, who was badly in
iured about month ago by falling
from tree, died Tuesday week. Death
resulted from ahscess of the brain,
which was caused by the fall He had
been unconscious for two weeks.
services were held at his late
residence, No. 407 Shearman street,
Wednesday evening. His remains were
taken to Seaford for burial.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
SONS or DELAWARE.
Their Annual Banquet Saturday Night
Election of Officers.


Election of Officers.
The Society of the Sons of Delaware
held its annual banquet Saturday even
ing at the Union League, Philadelphia.
About 200 persons were present. The
Delawareans in attendance were: w.
q. Whiteley, DIR. Z. w. Tomlinson,
Francis Hoffecler, Deputy Attorney
General Cooper, Benjamin Nields
Alexander b. Comegys, prohonotary
Woolley, Judge Grubb, Judge Marvel
Chief Justice Lore, State Treasurer
Atkins, Attorney General White, Hon.
George v. Massey, the Rev. Merritt
Hulburd, S. T. D., sHon.l lJ. S, Willis
United States District Attorney Van
degrilt. Henry G. Conrad, Bishop
Coleman, Secretary of State Whiteman,
J. S. Hotfecker, Thomas Il. Young
and j.. Allen Colby.
Toasts were responded to as follows
"Delaware's Religious Work." DR..
Hulburd; "The State of Delaware, -
Congressman Willis; 1.-The Military
Heroes of Delaware" Attorney Gen
eral White; 1.-The Naval Heroes of
Delaware, United States District At
torney Vandegrift; Delaware's Quaker
Neighbors, F." Hon. George V. Massey.
The committee on banquet consisted
of Richard Fisher William j. Tilden
and ID. b. G. Catherwaod.
During the evening music was fur
nished by mandolin club and several
of the members rendered vocal selec-
tions.
The society's annual election resulted
as follows: President, Luther Martin,
Jr.; First Vice President, W. II.
Lacey; Second Vice President, Sussex
y. Davis; Secretary, Frank b. Stock
ley; Treasurer, Richard Fisher; Ills
toriah, Norris S. Barratt; Governors,
William W. Smithers, John L. Claw
son and William j. Tilden..
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
A EnIsa n!nEnns,s.

La Grippe Is confounded by many persons
with soyere attack Of cahtrrll, wch in -ome
respects resembles the former These individ-
uhis suffer severely with pain about the fore
head, eyes and ears. with soreness In throat and
st1ppngr oi the nasal pas agoa, and in fact, are
incapacitatnd Tor work OF any kind for days at u
time. Thndu arc catarrhal sufferers. Ely's
Cream llnlm hns been used with the best RE-
sults In such casea. The remedy will give
instant relief
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
Interview Denied by Joseph Jefferson.

Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. 9-The general
manager of The Associated Press has
received the following communication I:
"Will you kindly state that the inter
view said TO have taken place with me
at St Paul last week, referring to Mr..
and Mrs. Cleveland, never occurred.
"Joseph Jefferson. -
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12

The Dutch steamship La Hesbayo
cleared Monday for Antwerpwith l, 125, =
600 gallons of refined petroleum, valued
nt $7A. OC0,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
yreck Near Eddystons.

During a freight wreck on the p,
W.. S b. railroad near Eddystone Sunday
evening Conductor Daniel f. Sewell
Of No. 26 Buena Vista street fell from
the top of cabin car and was severely
injured about the head and back. -Four
cars were slightly damaged.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
pelaware I,enslons Allo xed.

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
Washington, Dec. S.-Ihe commits,
claim for original pension of Albert Wy
man of Townsend, Dell, and the claim
of the minor children of Mathew Shafer
of Delaney. ..
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
PracticIns in Philadelphia.

Guy Z. Wells, a graduate of the class
of '9l, Wilmington High School, has
been admitted 20 practice law in Phila-
delphia and opened an Office in the
Girard Building. Mr. Wells attended
the University of Pennsylyania.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
A Paper by a wilmington Man,

Secretary Colquhoun of the Board of
Health attended the meeting of the
New Jersey SANITARY Association, which
was held at Atlantic City last week.
lection and Disposition Of the City
Waste. !"
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12

N. Heineman, Milwaukee,, writes: Zone
box japanese Pile Cure has cured me of n
case of % years standing, after being treated
by New York's best physicians," n. d.
Danforth, Second and Market streets, aud
the Miller Drug Co., d02 Market street.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
The Nloaern Mother

Has found that her little ones are improved
Figs, when in need of the laxative effect of
gentle remedy than by any other, and
that it is more acceptable to them. children
enjoy it and it benefits them. The true
remedy, Syrup of Figs, is manufactured by
the California Fig Syrrp Co, only.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
HattIeld Boy ,,boors a Man.

Huntington, W. Va, Dec. G. 6.-Near
Williamson, Toy Hatfield. the 14-years-
old son of Devil" Anse Hatfield of
Hatfield Mccoy fame, last night fred
four Winchester balls into Dan Craig,
killing him instantly.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
BEAUTIFUL EVENING GOWNS
Satin Now in High Favor AS
Material.
C0lLARE ARE NOW INVOGUE
Pretty Handkerchiefs for Holi-
day. Gifts.

Novelties in the Way of Perfumery Are
Also Acceptable-The Demand for Fur
Collarettes-Shtin AS tho Mnteriai for
Fine Gowns--other Points About Fashions
Gin New York.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
I.e,ters az Adrninistrntion.

Letters Of administration, c. t. a., on
the estate of Annie f. Stidham, late
Of Christiana hundred, have been
granted to Thomas p. Lxnam.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
shipment Of Petroleum.

81 am cured slnce taking Hood ssarsaparllla.' y
is what many thousands are saying. ltgives
renewed vitality and vigor
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12

DIR. A. n. Raub Of Delaware College
addressed the teachers ON grammar,
and Sylvester Townsend, president of
the Teachers Association spoke upon
the benefits to be derived by belonging
to that organization. Mrs. Mary How
land and Mrs. Alfred Warner Of Will
mington addressed the institute upon
the subject of Special Preparation for
Teachers, and after few remarks by
members Of the institute and the re-
port Of the various committees the in
stitute adjourned
The committee on neurology reported
the following:
Whereas, 1t has pleased au all-wise
Providence TO remove from our number
Prof. Herman Roe, an ever faithful
teacher who for the greater part OF his
life, by his school work and Christian
example, was an ornament TO our pro-
! fession. Therefore, be it
Resolved, That while we bow in
humble submission to the Divine will
of our Heavenly Father, yet we but
voice the sentiments of this institute in
expressing our deep sorrow Of the loss
of so profound scholar and such a
noble CO. worker in the cause Of educa-
tion, and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of .hese resolu.
tions be seht to the family of the de-
ceased and placed upon the minutes OF
this institute
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
S. Tyson,
Il. Den. Hamilton,
Francis Metlill,

NViiiAliANNNs
Similar resolutions were passed upon
the death of Prof. Henry George of
Odessa.
Resolutions of thunks were also
adopted as follows:
To Supt. Willard Smith, for secur-
ing such able instructors and lecturers :;
TO these instructors and lecturers for the
very practical thoughts they have sug-
gested TO us; to the Revs, DR.. /. L.
Wood and +. II. Moore for their assist
ance; to the American Book Co for
the note books; TO the Pennsylvania
Railroad Co. for reduction in rates
and to the press for the fair and correct
reports of our sessions; to the secre-
tary, Miss Amy II. Piser. and her assist
ant, Miss Mary Crime, for their faith
full services; to the citizens Of Middle
town for their kindness and hospitality.
Mr.. A. h. Spaid,
Mrs, L. b. Pratt,
Miss Fannie MediIl,
Committee.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12

He was madly, passionately in love-won
by the matGhess beauty of her complexion
Glenns sulphur Soap had impaired the
charm.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
For wakefuIness
ITse Hornford's Acid Phosphnte.

Use HOrHfoTd's Acid Phosphhtas
DIR. J. @. How, Haverhill Mass says: 81
have seen great benefit from the steady use
Of this preparation, in cases Of chronic wake
fuiness-"
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
SESSIONS OF The INSTITUTES
Accounts of the interesting
Meetings.
INSTRUCTIVE ADDRESSES MADE
A Large Number of Teachers
Assembled.

ahe Institutes Were Unusually Successful
The New Castle Body Adjourned Friday
Morning and the other Two on Saturday.
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Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-05-15
FOUR HITS OFF HASTINGS.
THE Ex-BREwER PITCHED coon RAIL-
AGAINST MS OLD COMRADES.
His Fine Work Enabled the Blues to Take
titcEirst Game at Milwaukee, Brook
lyn Handicap ro-day-Iommy
Dixon Arrives.

- .,-,----.,-.- =
Milwaukee, Wis, May 1.-the Milwaukee
oi,h .,,U,,,., b,r,e nusb.d with victory
1i"V .r & ,e's' ~ ,0',,v ,,.r,,o,
ne Hush iAde' away Sts''''''S
the first game Of the series on the home
grounds from the Brewers The men
VINO play pan toF Larry l"l'shti ehN WIZ. VIZ
are supposed TO represent the cream CITY
in the race for the Western League cham
rtonsbtn pp, un "A ro11 article OF ball
~, 4. ., ,r, ,isl,ors mi
,' ou' !. va NV a. 'lS' u.s. '.. M. igo
UP ana the consequence was lhdt lhe
Brewers met with defeat
The game was one that the local men
,coa NOT fe,i asb,r,.i III as they rlaved
- 'u' - '.rt,,ra
the game for an thtFe was Ih H. tHe't
was only one Inning Ia which the Blues
found Baker to any extent and that was
In the nrst Inning. when they made two
runs ana thereby won the game
Charley Hastings the Young man who
started out iast season v.ffb the Milwaukee
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-05-15
READY TO MAKE A REPORT.
THE COMMITTEE FINISHES ITS WORK
on THE AGREEMENT.
rranscontinentai Lines Have Taken steps
to Prevent Future Demoraiiyations
of Passenger Rates-santa
Fc Earnings

Chicago. May 14.-The committee Of
the transcontinental lines. which has
for several days been at work on the
proposed agreement for the Transconti-
mental Passenger Association, has fin
ished its work and will make a report
to the general meeting of the lines TO be
held on May 2S. The agreement which
will be recommended is practically that
of the old Transcontinental Passenger
Association. 1t is short and simple
having provisions against demorali2a-
tion of rates and inflcting n cash PEN
atty on the offending lines who cut rates
or interfere with business not their own
u. ID. CALDWELL now chairman of the
Western Lines Passenger Association
Will probably be selected as chairman Of
the trascontinental association, and will
fill that position in addition to the one
he now holds. There has been some
talk of the craftsmanship going to Cen
eral Passenger Agent Goodman. of the
Union Pacific, but no announcement Of
his candidacy has been made.
A meeting of the lines of the Western
Freight Association was held to-day,
but the docket contained matters of no
interest, nearly everything that came up
for consideration being of technical
nature and of small Importance at that.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-05-15
TOMMY DIXON IN KANSAS CITY
The Rochester Featherwcight who Is
Matched to Fight Oscar Gardner
Arrived last Night,

Tommy Dixon the Rochester. n. Y.
featherweight. who is matched to fight
oscar Gardner Of this city. on May 26.
arrived in Kansas city last evening from
Minneapolis, accompanied by Jimmy Muir.
ply. the st. Paul lightweight. Dixon is
looking and feeling well and VIII need
very little hard work to get him In light
ing trim. He has virtually been In train.
ing for a month past, having a match on
with Eugene Hornbecker, but that having
been postponed twice. he would not walt
for 1t any longer. This morning Dixon and
Murphy will 60 to 81 Joseph. place near
that city having been selected by Man
ager Herman as the Rochester lads train
Dixon weighs now only about ilo pounds
and Will only need a little hardening work.
as he IS already under weight and will
stay there. Dixon Is gentlemanly ap,
pearing boxer and wears an air OF con-
iidencc In his own prowess which shows
that he thinks he Is going to win the
coming battle. He had little to say about
the Tight but he does not undcrrate Gard
ner. though he whipped him once. He
talks as though he expected stun fight,
yet expected to be returned the winner.
DlNons brother, Jimmy Dixon, will be
here In a day or two TO assist In his train
Ing and he, together with Jimmy Murphy
and Herman, will he In Dixon's corner on
the day Of the fight
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-05-15
KANSAS NERVE TORTURERS.
Sunfower Publican Wieldcrs Loudly Pro-
test Against Being Dubbed "Snag Pull
ers' as in Mondays .JournnL"

Topeka. Kas., May 1i.-(Special1 The
Kansas dentists are still in session at the
capital city, and are mixing "a good deal Of
pleasure with their pursuit of scientific
knowledge. To-day the Journals Topeka
correspondent was waited upon by a COM
mittee of the fang eXtractors, who regis
tered a big kick against the irreverency
with which yesterdays dispatches in the
journal spoke of them "snag pullers."
The correspondent escaped distTessful con-
sequences only by explaining that he did
not write the headings for his dispatches,
but they were the product of sensational
artist procured al great expense by the
evcr-enterprsing Journal This seemed to
nollify the tusk grubbers and they called
a truce, conditional upon the agreement
that to-day's account should treat them
with cold and naughty respect, and that
the headlines should contain nothing of so
offensive Il nature as "snag pulers.
The mouth tinkers opened to-day's ses-
sion with some interesting papers read by
members OF the craft. followed by clinical
demonstra tiou. Tonight Professor Blake.
of the state university, will lecture before
the association upon the use Of electricity
in dental operations.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-05-15
RAILWAY COMMISSIONERS.
They Meet In Washington In Their Sixth
Annual Convention.

Washington, May 1.-THE sixth an
nual convention OF state railway COM
missioners was called to order at the
interstate commerce commission to-day.
A delegation from the Association of
American Railway Accounting officers
participated in the discussions Mr..
Allen Fort, of Georgia, acted as chair
man and Secretary l.. \. Mosley, of the
interstate commerce commission, as Sec
retary. Professor Adams, statistician of
the committee on railway statistics,
read the commissions annual report.
The conclusions of the committee We're
that practically the only unit of traffic
movement now arrived at is the revenue
per ton per mile united considered un
satisfactory. The committee decided it
would be advisable in the future to un-
dertake a freight movement and freight
revenue so that the revenue per ton per
mile for each kind of freight could be
secured, rs was suggested al the last
convention.
In view of the fact that the cost of
this system would be about S1,OOO,0O0,
and of the depressed condition of rail-
way business, the committee recon-
mended that the report lie on the table.
Most of the morning was spent in dis
cussion of the report, and the action
upon it was postponed
At the afternoon session James Pea
Il
paper on 'Protection Of Public Interests
During Railway Labor Contests"
Much of the time was consumed in
discussion of resolution offered by
Commissioner Tresburg, of Minnesota,
declaring that a considerable number of
citizens of the United States believed 1t
to be for the best interests of the people
that the government own and operate
the railroads. that there was no reliable
data accessible to the public of the cost
and value of railroads: that the question
was one of great Importance in the con-
sideration of rate cases by commissions
and courts, and that the convention
should petition the next congress to con-
slider the advisability and feasibility of
ascertaining the cost and present value
of railway property and the probable
cost of reproducing the roads The res
olution was finally laid on the table
After the session the commissioners
went to the White House in a body and
were received by the president.