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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18
DANIEL ER4rroN DEAD.


Weli-knOwn democrat and LAWYER.
ELKToN, Nh, April l4.-Daniel Bratton,
editor of the CscN County .Nclns, died this
evening ut 7,i0 O'Clock, at his residence,
III East Elkton, Of acute pneumonia after
an illness of only three days. He was
in Baltimore Thursday and returned home
in the afternoon feeling unwell He was
taken worse about . O'Clock Friday morn
ing and continued to grow weaker. Drs
Howard Bratton and Ellis were in con-
slant attendance, and aid everything to
stay the progress Of the disease To-day DR.
W. :. Thaycr of Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, came to Elkton, but could do
nothing for the patient.
Mr.. BrattOn was pail bearer Monday
last at the funeral Of Dennis McCaulley
and got wet. 10 this is attributed the
cause of his DEATH
He was a son of the late Daniel Bratton
for many years one Of the most prosperous
merchants of Elkton, and was born near
Elkton 40 years ago, He attended the
Elkton Academy, and later entered Plince-
ton College, from which he graduated in
1877 being third in his class. lie entered
the law office of the late William j Jones
in Elkton, as q student. He was admitted
to the bar in 1851 and In 1858 he Was
elected on the Democratic ticket as State
attorney. He held this position four wears.
In 1883 he purchased the Ccea COu,ty .Ncrs
from DR.. James IL. Frazer and has con.
| tinued as its editor ever since
! lie married Miss Haupie Mitchell
daughter of the late Hooper Mitchell ard
a cousin Of Judge Frederick stump and
| niece of DR. IL. II, Mitchell of Eikton.
-Four children survive him-Danc, IN
only son, and Katie. Mary and Bessie lie
| was a member of the Elktun Presbyterian
| Church. Of Elktou Lodge OF Alasons, and
Elkton Conciave, Heptasophs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18

The instinct of self-prcservation is
strong and automatic. 1t works indie.
pendently of reason and knowledge, but
even against their teachings The Gin.
cinnati Enquirer tells story which
illustrates these assertions: A man on
Lake Huron steamer had the only speci-
men of black rattlesnake | had ever met
with. 1t was about the size of an ordi-
nary garter snake and very vicious. II
was confined in a strong box covered
with thick plate glass. When any one
would touch the glass with his finger
the snake would strike the under side
opposite the finger as quickly as a stroke
of lightning. The experimenter would
always jerk away as suddenly. There
was not man on board, however mus.
cular and free from nervousness, who
could keep his finger to the glass when
the snake would strike, although know.
Ing that it could not possibly touch him.
Strong men would try it again and
again, certain of their ability to endure
the test, but with the same result.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18

Registrar Colquhonn Of the Board of
Health reports y deaths for the past week,
as compared with y for the correspond
ing period last year; o births rs against 10
recorded last year, and marriages as
against for the corresponding period OF
last year. The deaths last week are
attributed to the following causes Pneu-
monia, O; consumption, .; apoplexy, bron
!angs, gastrltis, hepatitis, hyirocephalus,
inanition. loCOmotor ataX!a measles,
paralysis, premature birth, septcnmia,
tuberculosis. / each. The deaths were
classified as follows: Males, 8; females ii;
adults. 10; minors II white, Is, colured 6:
native born, 81; foreign, l. Three Of the
births were of white males and the re.
mander Of white females.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18

Miss Lydia w. Polk of Connecticut,
who is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. viii
liam 5 .Pricaett, was accorded a delight
full reception by them at their residence,
No. 1907 West Fourteenth street Friday
night. Miss Polk was classmate Of
Mrs. Prickett at Wellesley College.
During the evening supper was served
Some of those present were: Miss Il. G.
Mearns of Connecticut; Mrs. w. J..
Yengling and Mrs. II. B. Couch OF
Minerva, O.; Miss Repp Of Baltimore;
the Rev. and Mrs. William p. Swartz,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles 5. Rowland, Mr..
and Mrs. II. H. Ward, Peter L. Cooper,
Judge ]. Frank Ball, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Blandy, MIR. and Mrs. Thomas
Davis, MIR. amp Mrs. G. II. Whiteley,
Miss Laura Mackey, Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar
M. Hopes, Mr.. and Mrs. Frand Shep-
pard, Miss Georgiana Bennison, Mr.. and
Mr.. and Mrs +. w. Fem, Mr.. aud Mrs.
Whiteman, Mrs. L. II. Cochran.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18
PHILADELPHIA .4FElIRs.

The average retail price of beef has nd
vanced about cents pound within the
past two weeks. Dealers give no other
reason for the increase in price than a
scarcity of cattle.
The birthday of Thomas jefferson WINS
celebrated last Friday by mass meeting
Of Single Tax men in the Academy ~
Music IT which addresses were delivered
by Dr. Henry Lehman, A. H. Stephen
George.
The explosion Of gasoline stoye in
George Kllrzsehenkels bakery. IA iii
North Third street, Friday afternoon.
set fire to the clothing of Mrs. MARY Kurz.
schenkel, aged q years, and her infant
son, Charles, aged months, and both
were burned to death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18

We. committee appointed 70 draft reso-
ilItons OH the death Ut Brother Joseph
Proud, beg leave to submit the following:
RsSOiU'd, That we have learned with sincero
reg OF Of tho demise Of Brother Joseph Proud
a%,nrthy member OF Morning Star lolre, Il.
OF T., No. .. OF tiruhh's Corner, Delaware, and
feGoshzo tho fact that we have lost d most
worthy ana faithful brother and friend.
R'.Dtted. That we buw slIhnissiyely TO tho
will OF our Heavenly Father, whose wisdom N
nn'enrchable, aud past tlndug ont. and we
commend to Hi loving cara the relatIyes and
friends Of our deceased brother
H,olosd, That inc sSmrathirs of Morning
star Lodge arc hereby extended to ths sorrow
ing relatives and frlonds of cur decoased
brother.
ReaOLted, That our lodge roam no hpnrourl-
ltoly drapel Tor tho space OF two months, in,
memory OF our deceased brother, and that n
copy OF these resolutions hu furnished % the
Wilmington papers for publication and be
spread on the minutes Of the lodge.
Respectfully,
k0AERr L. BALDWIN,
G. T.. MOuSLEY.
GEORGE W. WEBSTER,
Committee.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18
AInn.L xrlNLnr AGIlN.
Il" Is Br"ush5 intu Municipal Court on "A
ih1r.sr Preferred by Colnred Cook
lLN EnnnLiit EnIanLa IecalInd.

IL" Is Iirnushs iHtu Municipal Court on "a
thirsr Preferred by Colnred Cook
thN E"esipt Episode Recalled.
Sanar j, stanley, coored, who figured
III the t!lN receipt episode with William II.
Lee last inl was III municipal court on
Monday ~ answer the charge of assault
ara battery preferred by Mary Money,
t6lorcd, vino Is employed as u cook at A.
l.. AinsCuw's restaurant, No. S02 Market
street The woman testified that while
returning To her home, Saturday evening.
she was aCcosted by Stanley, who de-
lilanded to know why she declined to keep
his company any longer, and when she
replied that it was none of his business,
the negro struck her across the head. The
complainant says Stanley used black
jack, but the tax receipt smuggler de-
cured that he struck the woman with his
open hand, He pleaded with the court to
make his sentence MS light as possible, and
his wishes were acceeded oby the court to
the extent of a fine OF $50 and costs, with
the option of furnishing 500 bail or re-
manning i'll jail until May to answer the
charge of carrying concealed deadly
weapon
Martin Hurley was charged with drunk.
enness and reckless firing of pistol. He
is the man who attempted to commit sui
eide short time ago by swallowing tooth
ache drops, containing compound of
deadly poison. The complainant in this
case was Ida Ayers, No. 702 Church street.
Hurley tried to induce the woman to let
him in the house, Saturday night, and
knowing that he was drunk she declined
TO do 50. Hurley retalated by firing q
bullet point blank through the door. The
woman just escaped the range Of the
deadly missile, by stepping into room
just of the hallway,
Judge Ball held Hurley in 81, 900 bail for
the upper court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18
ASSAULTED ~ 4 sr4H1E.
BERNARD MccIaRerty Found with an
Ugly Wound in the Head Which Rem
,ipred Hi,,, I-nnnn.n;,,,,.

Bernard McCIafferty Found With an
Ugly Wound in the Head Which Rem
dtred Him Unconscious.
Bernard McClafferty was found in the
stable Of Humphrey Lynch, Fifth and
Madison streets Sunday morning in an
unconscious condition. His head was cut
ana bleeding and the body lay in small
pool of blood. John AhreEs, who is en-
ployed about the stable, was the first to
discover the body. He notified Policeman
Paul Ward Of his discovery. McClatferty
was lying in the haylott and over him
was Il blanket
lie was sent to the Homeopathic Hos
pltal, where he regained consciousness and
told his story. He said he WIS in the
stable Saturday night when two strange
men entered and one Of them struck him
over the head with u club lie was sitting
on the floor of the stable when the assault
took place, out when found was living in
the lott. There was some blood where
tine man was found, but the largest pool
was on the ground floor of the stable,
which leads the police To- believe that he
must have been carried up there after the
blow was dealt one theory is thar he was
kicked by horse, but then the police are
AT loss 10 Know how lie got M into the
stable loft, AS he was unconscious when he
was found. McClalferty had been drink.
ing
He is unable to give the names Of the
men who assaulted him, but says he could
recognize them il confronted BY the assail.
ants. The injured man is still at the hos
litul
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18
FIREmEN O EFT 4 EARM.


the Fire Laddies of Wilmington.
David Z, Bush of this city has given to
the Wilmington Fire Department farm
of 100 acres near Harvey station in Brandy
wine hundred. The farm is worth about
$4,000 and is on the line of the Baltimore
u Ohio Railroad Co.
The property has been left in the hands
OF trustees, consisting of members from
each of the nine fire companies of the city.
The trustees are as follows: W. p. McCon-
nell, Friendship; Joseph Cash, Reliance;
Henry W. Perkins, Delaware; John H.
Walker, Phoenix; Joseph X Adams, Water
Witch; Hugo +. Bourbon, Fame Hose;
George W. Sasse, Washington; John Ma
guigan, Weccacoe; Amos A. Eastburn,
Liberty,
The trustees have elected the following
officers President, II. W. Perkins; Score.
ttary, George w. Sasse; Treasurer Joseph
\: Adams; Executive COMMITTEES, George
w: Sasse, II. w Perkins and Joseph K.
Adams; Auditing Committee, W. Nc.
Council, IL. f. Bourbon, Amos A. East.
burn; Directors, Joseph Cash, John II.
Walker and John Magdlgan.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18
DIFFICULT OPERATION.
Performed by Professor Harger of the Dni-
versity of Pennsylvania Friday.


A difficult operation was performed
upon horse owned by Charles Witsil
by Professor Harger of the University
OF Pennsylvania, Friday afternoon.
The animal was suffering from laryn-
gifts, which is an afflic,ion of the
muscles Of the larnyx.
The specialist was compelled to re-
move the cartilagineous substance, or
the tissue OVERLAPPING the laryngcal mus
Giles, and tine operation was very skill
fully and scientifically performed.
The horse was thrown in order to
perform the operation, and then Prof.
Harger and DIR. j. p. Eaves, with the
assistance OF Enos Whiteman and Ira
Robinson, made the experiment. The
horse was placed under an anesthetic
while the operation was being per.
formed.
Immediately after the work was done
and the hobbies released the horse
sprang upon his fore feet, at the same
time striking Robinson stunning
blow with his hoof. He was rendered
unconscious for few minutes, but not
badly injured. He has recovered from
the blow of the horse.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18

ELKToH. Mo-, April 1.-The new law
which prohibits the selling Of LIQUOR in
Cecil county will go into effect NAV lst
and will continue for four wears The
liquor men are making preparations for
removing to other parts Of the stale The
license law has been 10 effect in Cecil
prohibition will take its place SeyeraI
Elkton saloon proprie;ors have rental
places in Havre de Grace and SOM IL
Baltimore. At the last election Lycil wrmt
dry by majority of 5T4,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18
steam Yacht Now Then Sold.

.NeW loTh sun
The steam yacht Now Then, which was
iibellca at liutans shipyard i'll rottenyillc
). L., recently, and advertised for sale, YES,
terday was bought IN by her owner, Mrs
Resale Addicks of Philadelphia, the wife
11t !, Edward Addieks, who J? running for
craft was put up for sale before large
number of persons. man Of the name
of Sutcliffe hid 5000 for her. but couId
not put up a deposit, 50 the sale was con.
tinted. 1t was finally concluded py the
purchase by Mrs. Addicks' attorneys. The
amount of the libel was 81, 900 which was
for several bills of different persons Who
had done work OH her.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18

Mrs Mary L. Colclazer, wife Of Henry
Hicks Colclazer, managing editor Of liz
Philadelphia Record. died SntlW,lnv niabt
at the Delaware House. rhiIudelphia'
where she resided with her husband Mra
Colrlazcr was q niece and also the aaopted
daughter of the Rev. James Hubbard, a
NJ. T. Conference, who died about two
weeks ago, She was woman ii about 30
years of age, and possessed many Ioyable
traits of character. Funeral services were
held the Delaware House, second and
Pine streets. Philadelphia. lutCrmgnt tool,
place at Laurel. Del, Tuesday
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18

Twelve months ago public opinion was
decided as to the merits of the various
advertised medicines for Coughs aud Colds
All doubts upon this important subject
seem to be now at an end. TheunmraTled
success of "Hales Honey Of Horehound
and Tar" has settled the question. Ii is
in evidence that in upwards Of five thou
sand cases of Lung and Throat complaints
it has not failed in a single instance to
effect cure. The result is demand
for the article that has no precedent in tile
history Of proprietary medicines. Sold
by all Druggists at % and 90 cents and 81
Great saving by buying large size.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one min
litp
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18

Eden and Hope Lodges, |. 0. o. H., of
this city, and also the grand officers Of
the State will attend the dedication cere.
monies OF the new !. o. o. L. Temple,
corner of Broad and Cherry streets,
Philadelphia, May list, The new build
ing is claimed to be the finest structure
i'll the world wholly owned by d secret
society. Eden expects TO DO present
with 200 representatives and Hope with
100. The First Regiment Band win ac-
company the former and Hyutt's Mill.
tary Band the latter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18

The locomotive Of the early train from
the Delaware road struck Il COW Monday
- short distance below New Castle
There were several cattle on the track and
the engineer slowed NJ and gave several
warning signals, but one of TIE ANIMALS
was struck BY the engine and had Il leg
broken. besides suffering other INJURIES
The COW was Of the herd Of William Wells,
and will probably be killed The train
was delayed about 10 minutes by the acci.
Jpnl
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18

LANCASTER, Pa, April ld.-John Fens.
termacher, n farmer residing nearby. who
was frustrated in an attempt to hang him
self in his barn last week, succeeded last
night in hanging himself to tree. He
was ~ years old and had long been CON
templating suicide on account Of financial
difficulties. He carried rope in his
pocket for that purpose for some time. but
a close surveillance had been kept on him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18
Thirty-ninth Anniversary First German Baptist
-hlIrrL lNiI.IaI In .t..t.- n..aa.i...-.

Church Birthday Party, is given to you,
lis something novel, lis something n w,
We seal 10 you a little sack
Please either send or bring it back,
With as many cents as the clurch is old,
II has been made 80 many to hold
We wish to swell our building fund;
II each one helps 1t can be done.
With hopeful mind we ask you TO assist;
a friends kind appeal no one should resist,
!, lis on April Il, when we ask you To Join,
10 brighten by your presence, to aid with
your coin.
Kind friends Will give you good things TO eat,
And others will furnish a spiritual ire II
The Ladies' Aid, with greeting4 most hearty,
Feel sure you'll attend "Our birthday Party"
As might be expected such a neat appeal
is being handsomely responded to.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April l5-Albert II.
Long, aged % years. committed suicide
this morning at the home of his brother.
in-law, No. 3i09 Poplar street, by shooting
himself. He left letter addressed TO his
father. ]. c. Long, Richmond. Ind, saving
that he could not secure work and pre-,
ferred death to idleness.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18
Indlcations Oh netler rim.,.

cincinnati commandments,
A director of the Tennessee Coal and
Iron Co. is said TO be responsible for the
statement that the company sold during
March more iron than in any correspond
ing month in its history, and every pound
OF it at a profit. Orders are small, but
every iron dealer and furnace man reports
steadily expanding business, and prices
are now profitable.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18
Farm Ilouse pestrnred ny Fire.


LEwEs, April lS.-rhe large dwelling
of William Coard Burton, wealthy
farmer of Indian River hundred, near
st, Geoges Chapel, was entirely de-
etroyed by fire yesterday noon. The
farm hands and family had just eaten
dinner when the fire was discovered on
the roof The origin was probably by
sparks from the chimney, Loss about
$4,000. partly insured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18

The next Civil Service examination il,
this city, for clerks and Carriers in the
classified postal service. will take place
cepted unless filed before the hGur ~ cl@S.
ing business on Monday, May TIN. An.
pllcants cannot be examined fOr currier IF
under q years or over 40 years Vi age mr.
any other position If under syears u ace,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18
Severe Eartnauakss in AnstrIn.

TRIESTE, April l5.-Sevcre earthquake
shocks have been experienced here AID At
Kranberg. They began at Ills O'Clock
last night and continued at intervals dur.
ing the night. At Kranherg, l6 schocks
had been felt up to O'Clock this morning.
Many houses here and at Kranberg have
been damaged. The inhabitants were
panic stricken, and are camping out in the
streets.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18

will make an eiforJ to inaugitrate the tene-
meut house library work in this city. This
was referred to by jacob A. Riis in his Ice,
ture, How the Other Half Lives" before
the conference Of charities. This work
has been quite successful in Boston and
other cities
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18

ELKToN. Mn, April 1.-THE Rev. George
s. Bradford, pastor Of the Elkton Catholic
Church, preached his farewell sermon to.
day. He has been stationed here only a
few months, and was removed at his own
request on account Of failing health. He
will be stationed near Wilmington, where
I ms parents reside He will be succeeded
by the Rev James Farley Of Hoekessn,
Del.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18
Eight Hundred Troops Die Of cholera.

LONDON, April 13.-'rhe Pal Mail
Gazette this afternoon publishes dis
patch from Hiogo, Japan, which says
that adyices from the Pescadore Islands
state that the Japanese forces are still
at those islands awaiting reinforcements
and that over 800 deaths from cholera
have occurred among the troops.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18
Rod Linn. Rasn.hnll cInh.

The Pixon Base, ball Club oil Red Lion
has been formed with the following
players T. Thornton, c.; Q. Beusten, ~;
w. Burris or Smith, h.; I. Blllin, 2b.;
H. Burris. 3d.. ]. Proud, SIS; w. lIuggins,
III; /, Roberts, c.f.; W. Proud. \. t. Tbe
manager would like 20 arrange dates with
all good clubs. Address Walter Burris,
manager, Red Lion. Del.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18

The ancient milestone on the Philadel-
phiu turnpike that for over century has
marked the distance of one mile from the
Market street bridge over the Brandywiue
10 what is now rhirty-fourth street has
suddenly disappeared and the residents of
the neighborhood are very much stirred
up over its loss.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18
Pierced by ~ shot and nu,,e,..

Manson STATION, Miss, April 49,
Henry Mattaw, well-to do colored farmer.
six miles from this place. was assassinated
last night. His body had 81 buckshot and
pistol holes in it. There is no clue to the
assassins. His life was insured for s., 900
IL favor of Dreyfus and Ashner, Jackson,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18
TO. o. r. Against High Hats.
7 LAT

A j the Representatives Of the lodges Of
the |. y, O. H. in Chester county will meet
i'll this borough Oh Tuesday, April 23d, to
complete arrangements for attending the
parade in Philadelphia when the Temple
is dedicated. At that time the high hat
matter is to come up and some decision
will be reached. Nearly all the lodges are
Derbies and the latter Will probably be the
style adopted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18

Juvenile thieves entered tho store of
Samuel McClenaghnn, Lowering avenue
and Jackson street, by means of win.
dow, carly Saturday morning, and stole
three boxes of cigars and some chewing
tobacco. Nothing else OF value was
taken.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18

'hHdA9 'lbEs
The Woman's Edition Of EVERY EVEN
ING, issued Yesterday by the women OF the
homeopathic Hospital is u credit To
Delaware journalism, for we claim it Us a
part OF Delaware jonrnalism il is credit
TO the State generally, because it is prod
ilcl Of the State, and it is IL special credit to
the bright minds that originated it ami SO
successfully pushed ii to brilliant compile.
ton. line work on it, throughout, is fully
M 10 the highest fin de steele standard,
and really when we come to look over
tins Woman's Edition il makes us muscu.
line folk feel rs though we are getting TO
be of very little account ON this mundane
sphere. The only comforting reflection
that we can get out of the affair is that the
mechanical work on the paper is fully
equal in excellence to the other features,
and all that, we are assured, was done hv
men. 80 there is "A chance that masculine
workers may be able To keep ZIP with the
procession, if they work hard enough, and
do not think too much about the fashions
us set forth for them on The Mun's Page"
of the Woman's Edition. But really and
truly, we are very proud Of the Wuman's
Edition, simply upon the score OF its being
q Wilmington production, and we have
Just cause To be proud OF it, entirely apart
from the fact that it was produced by
women, though, of course, were are still
prouder of it because OF that fact.
Daily Republican.
The Woman's Edition of the EVERY
EVENING. containing y pages made It's
appearance on our streets this morning
and IS o very credttable issue. 1t sold for
cents per copy and the circulation Of the
issue was supposed to be 10000 copies. We
nope the management may make Il barrel
OF money out OF the enterprise for the
| hospital fund,