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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Atlantic City, N. j.. Nov. s.--The
Rev. William Aikman is the possessor
of an American flag which be prizes
highly. When Fort sumter was fired
upon in '6l DR.. Aikman, who then
resided in Wilmington, Del, had the
flag made in his own home and fioated
over his residence ON Shipley street.
The flag has been preserved by it's
owner with the greatest care and on
the recent flag day it fioated triumphant
from the roof Of DR.. Aikman's cottage
on States avenue, this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

A graudchild of William McFadden,
night station master Of the p, W. &
B. railroad, in this city, died on a
Maryland division train Sunday after
noon near Iron Hill, while en- route
from Washington to this city. Mrs.
McFadcen spoke of the kind treatment
accorded her in her hour of bereave-
ment by Conductor George W. Stewart
and the train hands.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12
MANY cases Of Diphtheris.

West Grove, Pa, Nov. s.-Diph-
liberia is becoming prevalent in this
section. There are now two or three
cases in town and the public school
has been closed in consequence At
Landenberg there are also several
cases, and one death has occurred.
The public school there is also closed
Besides these there are several cases IN
Avondale, Kennett Square and West
Chester, but as the Board of Health
has taken vigorous action, it is
thought the disease will soon be
stamped OUT
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

. James b. Green's famous PAGER,
Saladin, on Saturday demonstrated that
1T is still one of the fastest horses In
the country, by winning tho free for-all
race at Point Breeze. The track was at
least four seconds slow, but Saladin
won in straight heats in 2.I134. 2. 1014
and 2. l2, without single break, and
defeated Mignon, the noted racing
mare, which had defeated Saladin at
Belmont week before. AS the result
of Saturday 'ssTace these two horses
were matchedsto go at belmont track
this week for $3.50 a side.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Thomas Holcomb, auditor of the
Treasury for the State Department,
says in his annual report that the
new accounting system known us the
Doclsery law, after another years trial,
has proved highly satisfactory. Ac-
counts aggregating $50, 7l3, 476 were
settled during the year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Centreville, Nd, Now Sd. ".
Kilson. colored. has been convicted OF
an attempted felonious assault on a
young white girl. Kilson was en-
ployed as farm laborer by William
Roe, who resides about two miles from
Centreville. Mr.. Dill, the father of
the girl, was his oyerseer. kilson
gained entrance to the room occupied
by Miss Dill and awakened her. She
screamed and the negro escaped, but
not before he was recognized.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

London, Eng, Nov. 9.--In bright.
crisp weather, to-day, the time honored
"Lord Mayors show" took place and
tho new lord mayor of London, A.
Fauldel Phillips was formally installed
in Office, succeeding Sir Waiter Wilkin.
The old established custom showed
little sign of becoming obsolete, and,
owing to the popularity of the new lord
mayor and some unusual features in the
street parade, the occasionwas the most
interesting of recent years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Washington, d. G., Nov. o. The
United States Supreme Court, to-day,
affirmed the judgment of the lower
court awarding Harriet Monroe s., 600
damage against the company publish
ing the New York World, for alleged
premature publication, without her
authority, of the Worlds Fair ode
composed by her.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Chestertown, Nd, Nov. 8. s.-Charlea
johnson, while cunning for rabbits
yesterday afternoon, accidentally shot
his l2-years-old son, Charles. Fully 90
shot went into his sons knees. Ed
ward Wilkins. the l6,years-old son of
Mrs. Mary A. Wilkins, was shot in the
wrist yesterday afternoon while pre-
pairing to go cunning with young
friend,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

New York, Nov, 7.-Miss Annie Cor
bin, daughter OF the late Austin Corbin,
was married to-day to Hallet Alsop
Barrowe. The wedding, which took
place in Christ Church, West Islip, L.
l., was quiet affair, owing to the
recent death of MIR. CorbiD. The
wedding party drove from North Baby
Ion to the church, distance Of about
three miles, in six carriages. Return
ing TO the Corbin residence, wedding
breakfast was served.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Pocomoke City, Nd, Nov. 6. 6.-Roland
r.. Reyans of Pocomoke City and Miss
Sallie A. Clayville of Snow Hill were
married last night at the residence of
the BRIDES cousin, Mira. Lizzie Mock.
The Rev. II. l.. Elderdice, pastor of
the Methodist Protestant Church, per-
formed the ceremony. The bride is 6S
wears old and the groom will be 81 in
December. Pocomolle will be their
future home.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12
"Frances waldeanx. I"

In accordance with her usual custom
Mrs. Rebecca Harding Davis, has made
the heroine of her latest story, "Fran-
ces Waldeaux" tnow running in Har-
per's Bazaar, ito hail from Delaware. II
have read the Delaware State SUI"
Lucy Dunbar says, regularly every
week since left home. When / go
back from Europe) I shall be only
seven days behind with the Whining
ton news. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

San Francisco, CAL, Nov. 9.-E. 4.
Case, an attorney, was arrested Satur-
day night for apparent drunkenness
and locked up in the California Street
Station. When his stupor increased
the oflicars ordered that he be removed
to the receiving hospital. He died of
cerebral apopleXy SOON afterward. Case
was formerly judge in the Eastern
States, v-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Racine, Wis, Nov. 7.-One of the
immediate results of the election of
Mckinley is the payment of wages in
gold to the employees of three Of Racine's
factories. The Racine Wagon and Car
riage Go. has paid out S4. 600 in gold
coin to its employees, the Racine Hard
the first payment of gold made to ON
ployes by any Racine factory since 1893
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Cambridge, Md, Nov. SD. Stewart
Hessey died at the home of his brother,
]. w. Hessey, Saturday morning, aged
about GO years. Mr.. Hessey was a
native of Delaware. but had resided
in Cambridge for several years. He
served in the Confederate army during
the whule of the late war, and was at
the battles of Gettysburg and Peters,
burg.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Calvin I. Swartz, who for nearly
three years, has been the efficient
assistant of Druggist F. W. Fem,
loft Sunday for Waynesboro. Pa,
where he will open a pharmacy.
His friends hope he will launch his
craft on returning tide of prosperity.
Oscar q. Draper of this city, a
graduate of the Philadelphia College of
Pharmacy, will succeed him at Mr..
Fenn's store.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Miss Mary E. Minshall, aged II
years, daughter of Charles e. and
Emily r. Minshall of near Bellevue,
came near meeting with instant death
while riding a bicycle in the vicinity
of her home. about O'Clock Saturday
morning. She had a narrow escape
from being struck by a train.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Owing to ili-health last fall. brought
on by overwork in evangelistic efforts.
the Rev. W. w. Colner settled at
Dover, Del, to supply the church for
an indefinite period. Being greatly
improved in health he has closed his
work there and has moved his family
to Philadelphia, and will again resume
evangelistic work, supply for pastors in
or near the city, or will settle per-
mapently,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Three rolling mills in the Hagley yard
Of tho du Pont power company, near
this city. were damaged by an ex-
nlosion of about 300 pounds. OF powder
On On Saturday night about 7 O'Clock. No.
body WAS injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Frankfort, KY, Nov. Tt is stated
on the authority of Republican leaders
in this State that Gen. Simon Bolivar
Buckner, the Gold-standard Democratic
nominee for Vice. President. will be
strongly recommended to President
elect Mckinley for one of the foreign
missions. probably to Italy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

The failure is announced of Adams &
Cannon, dealers in general merchan-
disc at Canpon's. Judgments amount
ing to over 50, 500 have been entered
against the firm. The store was ordered
closed by j.. W. Ward, of Wilmington,
on judgments amounting to 81, 944.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Tho new Levy Court will take charge
of the affairs Of the county on the first
Tuesday in January. 1t will comprise
all the old members with the exception
of II. Lewis Armstrong of the First
district, who is succeeded by John
Lynn,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Johannesburg, South African Re-
public. Nov. 9-In the prize fight
between Joe Goddard, the Australian
heavyweight, and Denver" Ed.
Smith Of Colorado the former won in
four roundH,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Womana' Department. Fund" Also,
any woman who wishes to become q
member of the Woman's Department
may, DO SO by sending not less than 81
70 the treasurer, with the request that
her name be placed upon the Womap's
department membership list. She
should at tho same time write to mo,
stating that she has done SO.
&c. w. L. A..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Samuel +. Smyth, former resident
of this city, but nov a citizen OF Dem
YER. is in Wilmington on visit, he
having come here to attend the funeral
of Ills father, David Z. Smyth.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

The Baltimore e. Ohio freight Offices
have been removed from the freight
ho 80 on Shipley street below Water TO
the upper story of the Market STREET
station. The Offices have been hand
somely painted and fitted up.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12
Acall Accented.

The Rev. r. 4. Coursey. pastor of the
NJ. q. Church at Snow Hill, Md, has
accepted has accepted the call to Harri-
son Street Church in this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Centreville, Nd, Nov. S.-The body
of white man, apparently 80 years Of
age, has been found ON the shore of
the Hobbs farm, on Eastern bay. A
jury has decided that the man was
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

The Rev. Frederick f. Briggs Of the
FirsE baptist Church, Philadelphia.
has accepted the call to the Second
Baptiat Church, this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Walter L. Grier of Milford has
received a scholarhip in the Westing-
house Electrical School in Pittshurg,
Pa
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Cambridge. Md, Nov. s.-Dr.
William r. Hayward died yesterday, at
the advanced age of 70 yearH.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Mary A. Hudson of Smyrna has been
granted an original Widows pension. :
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.
Is Composed of 81 Democrats
and 8 Republicans.
WILL CONVENE ON DECEMBER
Expects to Assemble In the.
State House.

The Convention to Act for the Welfare OF
the Entire Community and Not TO be
Biased by Partisan Drotives-New Castle
and Kent Republicans TO Blame for Nor
Having bipartisan Body.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
NO ARRESTS YET.
The st. Asaph's Rnce-Players and
the STATE Authorities.

ALEXANDRIA,, VA, March H.-(Spe-
clal THE crowd at the Virginia Jockey
clubhouse (St. Asaph) is growing larger
every day, and yesterday quite a number
OF the sports, who have not heretofore
ventured as far as the tracks, were seen
in the pool-rooms for the first time.
Nothing has been done In regards to ar
resting any Of the parties who are con-
Quoting the races, although the race
track people have everything In readiness
for arrests. Their plan was to waive an
examination, and give bail for their APP
pearance before the grand jury, which
will meet in this city tomorrow.
NO SATISFACTION.
They have asked Messrs. Marbury e
johnson, counsel for the Commonwealth.
to cause an arrest so that they could
test the law, but neither OF these gentle
men will give them any satisfaction. II
is known, however, that one Llewellyn
Bergen, who is the general manager. will
be indicted, but when he will be arrested
is another question, which only the State
officers can answer. The papers In the
case have already been prepared by Mr..
Marbury. who is now waiting for some
valuable information, which he expects
to get by Monday.
VERY ANXIOUS.
The gamblers are very anxious that the
case shall be settled, as they are not
very much in love with the present
method Of playing the races, from the
fact that II one should make big win
ming he would be unable to get his tickets
cashed until the following day, and II
would be impossible for the ''bookies" TO
get back any money IL favorite should
win
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
Ribbons.

All the Bright. New Spring Shades IN
the best qualities are shown here. our
Ribbon business is growing every day, anu
is It to be wondered at? Where can you
find the variety to select from, or the
value we offer. Our enormous ouuet,
wholesale and retail, puts US In position
to quote prices others cannot compiets
with.
we name of a few OF the specially
good things which go on sale Tomorrow
One lot OF six patternS In all colors,
Checks, Stripes. and Changeable Ribbons
in Bright Spring Shades-the usual &c
quality-OUR PRICE. 25c.
Striped Taffeta Ribbon, IL Inches woe,
White, Pink. Corn ground. with narrow
White and colored-stripe, TO contrast with
color OF Ribbons-sold readily at 5Sc.-
OUR PRICE. 29c.
Stylish Warp Print Dresden Ribbons, In
ALI the new shades, six designs. In com
plete line OF colors. that must be seen
10 be appreciated. These Ribbons sell IL
other stores at J0c.-OUR PRICE, 3sc.
Cord Edge Taffeta Ribbon, IL inches
wide. excellent quality, all colors, ana
Black and White; OUR PRICE. CSC.
Shaded Taffeta Ombre Ribbons, IL
and IL inches wide, full line OF colors'
80 AND 42c.
we show complete line OF Satin and
Gros-Grain Ribbons, also. finer grades, IN
Dresden Ribbons, from 6Oc. per yard e
s225
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22

II was only natural that during the
period In which Monroe lived at this now
decaying house men Of eminence should
come to visit him. Among them was
John Quincy Adams. He recorded the
visit very infinitely In his diary, and COM
mented feelingly upon the miserable con-
dltion In which he found the ex-President
Mr. Monroe was indeed very III ana
feeble. His condition was 50 wretched. In
view OF his poverty, that John Quincy
Adams drew a very moving portrait OF
the old man. He mentioned the former
magnificence of Monroe. and. contrasting
# With his then condition, made various
reflections upon the mutability OF human
fortunes. Those who are curious on such
topics might consult Adams's letters and
diaries with profit.
CONGRESS REFUSED.
Monroe died at last. with the cannon
booming all about him in honor OF the
nations birthday. His son-in-law. Mr..
Grosyenor, afterwards told about the
melancholy OF the old man, whose heart
had been broken by his country's neglect.
Congress had, with great parsimony. re-
fused payment OF certain of his claims.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22

house is located at the northwest corner
OF Prince and Marion streets, In New
York. The ground. floor Is converted into
a cheap foreign clearinghouse. There Is
a carpenters bench upstairs. The side
walls are placarded with posters. and
the payements are Uttered with refuse.
In the second-story front room OF this
battered old residence James Monroe,
firth. and in many respects one OF the
greatest OF the Presidents. died, on the
An of July. 1851. James Monroe almost
wanted the necessaries Of his feeble
condition during his last days.
The entire neighborhooi OF this old
house Is rich In historic associations or
Monroe. who lived here with his son-in-
law. Samuel l.. Grosvenor. Mr.. Grosve-
nor belonged 10 a fine old family, but he
was not rich. He cheerfully gave the
former President a home. for Monroe
had actually no other place TO lay his
head He had given up his Virginia
residence. and official life had completely
drained his resources.
The most delightful and interesting
accounts of the life led by James Monroe
IN his New York refuge are still e1tant
He was q country gentleman OF the old
school. and was, OF course, deeply re-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
How 1t Happened.

Business differences between partners
compelled dissolution In one OF the most
reliable MAKERS OF CHII4DREN'S GAR
MENTS. We had first pick al the STOCK.
our large purchase OF those Goods. on
top OF a stock already bought. This nrm
IL noted all over the country for the nign
class OF workmanship OF their Garments
The purchase consists OF:
CHILDREN'S WHITE DRESSES. form
TO 8 years-prices, 60c; 70 Meo;
COMPLETE LINE OF CHILDREN'a
Drawers. Slips, LILlPUTIAN HOUSED
ETON SUITS. made OF washable mate.
rial, serge and hannelss sizes 8 to ~
BOYS FAUNTLEROY BLOUSE5 In all
the new effects, sizes from 5 TO years
PRICES FROM 45c. 20 s29S
MISSES BLOUSES in Lawn and Dimt-
~. White and colors, In a beautiful va.
rlety of styles-PRICES RANGE FROM
&c. To 1915.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
Hartford steam-Dofler, Insurance,
and Insuectarn Company.

and InspectiGn Company.
We take great pleasure In calling the at
tention Of our readers to the statement
OF this flrst-class company. which appears
in our columns to-day. IT will be seen
from an examination of this statement
that the assets of the Hartford" on the
LIST of January last amounted to more
than 100000, and that their surplus over
and above all liabilities. including the
necessary amount to reinsure all OF their
policies In some other company. amount
ed to s733.2T0.59. and that their surplus
over and above all liabilities, including
capital, amounted to 1898. zlO5s. In otner
words. they could wind up business, REIN
sure all outstanding policies In some other
company, pay back their capital to the
stockholders. and still have nearly 80 per
cent. OF same to distribute among their
stockholders. The exceptional excellence
of its inspection-service, which, by us
thoroughness. frequently discovers defects
In time TO avoid dangerous and costly ac-
cidents. and also frequently reveals ineifi-
cheney on the part of employees, whose
ignorance may ruin valuable plant,
even without causing an explosion.
The Hartford" writes boller-insurance
only. The managers have made IL their
Network, and have concentrated their
energies upon 1t for a quarter OF CEN
tury. They are specialists, and specialists
of the highest class, and deserve the
high confidence they enjoy among the
most capable and shrewdest businessmen
In the country.
Mr.. Thomas L. Alfriend Is the agent
of this most excellent company In this
city, and will take great pleasure In ex-
planning its plans TO any of our readers
who desire this kind Of insurance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22


still retains the quaint old-fashioned,
almost Colonial character Il had during
James Monroe's time. Marion street, as
you leave the door Of the immortal doc
trine's expoupder. Is stIll occupied by
the houses that stood there In 1881. These
houses belong to old families, among
whom Monroe's name Is personal tradi-
ton. The sons and daughters OF the
children who played about the door can
tell you about Monroe In his stockings
and stock. because he saluted their
parents and they saluted him.
GREATLY NEGLECTED.
BY singular stroke OF fortune this
old house, with its three stories and
attic Is still strong and intact. The
American people were very ready TO con-
tribute 10 the preservation OF Carlyle's
House, I'm London. while to-day the house
OF the man whose name Is on every ones
lips. and whose creed is our national re-
ligion, Is utterly neglected. The
LIMOGES of Congress have not a word TO
say with reference to the preservation Of
this Monroe relic. New York has allowed
II to rot away for years. Very soon, in
the ordinary course Of events. the edifice
Will be torn down. Perhaps 1t is better
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
warrenton Notes,

WARRENTON. VA. March H.-(Spe-
cial.)-The Right Rev. John Newton, ID:
D.. the Bishop Coadjutor OF virginia, VIII
nreach and confirm a large class here to-
morrow morning.
MIR. and Mrs. II. C. Spilman left this
week TO spend month in Baltimore.
Miss Mary Amelia Smith returned from
a visit TO Washington on Thursday.
Rev. Mr.. Hez. Sven. an original and
interesting speaker. Is assisting the Rev.
r. X. Boston OF the Baptist church, In
holding a protracted meeting here. The
services Will last through next week.
The music is a very attractive feature.
the choir comprising a cornet. organ.
and about thirty voices.
The Warrenton Hunt Club will have a
po.nt 10 point steeple chase on Easter
Monday, which promises 10 DC good
sport.
Miss Mary Scott has returned from
charming visit 10 her friend, Mrs. john
Lewis. of Lynchburg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22

spowville. vice-presidents. The associs-
ton viii meet again March 29th at hau-
ford for the purpose of further maturing
their plans.
BRIEFS.
Miss Blanche Dunlop. Presbyterian ms
sionary 10 Brazil, is visiting relatives III
Radford. p,,.-
Miss Edith sturdevan left here Tor WIS.
cousin this week to spend the spring anu
summer with relatives.
During the past week we have hau al
kinds Of weather-snOw, sleet, ana ram.
Tho weather for the past two Gays mas
teen as cold as the average "ih'e'
weather. No., 1yo
Rev. Mr.. Jackson, of Front Royai, va
will preach at the Baptist church mere 10
morrow. with a view to accepting call 10
that church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
The vawter Perpetual Calendar.

We have been shown the wonderful
invention, under letters-patent No. 529,-
$40. OF Captain c. Il. Vawter. Of the Mil
Ter School, of Albemarle county. Va.
1t is Perpetual Calendar that, with
the utmost simplicity gives the calen-
der-year for any time; thousands OF years
In the past. or in the endless future.
After years of mathematical cal
culation, 1t Is perfected, and has been
enthusiastically endorsed by leading actu-
aries. professors. and 5usiness-houses.
1t is having a wide sale, and will soon
be placed in the leading bookstores In
Richmond. Arrangements are being made
to have the Calendar on large
and elaborate scale. placed in the hotels
OF Richmond and other leading cities.