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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-30
Prcachers TO pro,est.

At the meeting of Wilmington NJ. +.
Preachers Association Monday morning
the Rev. Merritt Hulburd, S. 4. D.,
presented blank remonstrance against
the granting OF license to Christopher
Pfrommer, the new owner of Union
Park. Copies were placed in the hands
of tho members of the association, who
will get signatures. The Rev. V. S.
Collins read strong paper on "Bap-
tsm and Its Nodes, +" which was or
dered to he printed in pamphlet form.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-30
Republloan County Committee.

The Republican County Committee
held meeting on Saturday afternoon,
when reports were received from all the
districts in regard to the assessment,
the books of which were recently hung
up. The committee elected George
Frizzle and Frederick W. Fisher mem
bers from North Christiana hundred.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-30
Fire DI,eswo,d.

About midnight Monday the black
smith and wheelwright shop of Charles
Nutter of Cheswold was discovered to
be on fire, but before bucket brigade
could render any service the entire
place was burned to the ground. Several
carriages, wagons and valuable sleigh
were consumed. The loss amounted to
about $1,000; partially covered by in
eurance
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-30
New state President.

At Meeting OF the executive COM
mittee of the Christian Endeavor Union
of Delaware Monday night the Rev. s.
u. Meeser resigned as State president.
The resignation was accepted and the
Rev. j. II. Turner of Dover was chosen
TO fill the vacancy, and in view of the
fact that Mr.. Turner was a director,
the Rev. Francis II. Moore Of Middle
town was elected q director in his stead.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-30
New Rlllrs for Tnrkish rronps.

Constantinople, Jan. 2S. The gov
ernment has taken 5000 600 from the
officials pension fund with which to
meet urgent state requirements. Mauser
rifles are to he given to the troops as
soon as possible. 1t is believed this
step is due TO the fear that an insurrec-
tionary movement in Macedonia is i'm
nendiug
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-30
New Eirn, of EInrists.

f. Potter 4 Brother, who have lately
opened the Creston Heights Gardens on
Concord Pike, near this city, claim TO
have some of the finest carnations ever
raised in the State, several of them
measuring three and one half inches
across. The senior member of the firm,
William NJ. Potter, has been in the
trucking business for a number of
years
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-30
Trr.,oo. ~ I,'Ir.t rl,urci,

The congregation of First Presby-
terianEChurch at meeting Monday
elected tho following trustees: William
Lawton, William II. Taylor, Theodore
Crawford, Truman Wallace, John
Bulge, Joseph S. Hamilton and Frank
Brobst. The board reelected Mr.. Law
ton as President and MIR. Taylor as Sec
retary and elected Mr. Hamilton as
treasurer
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-30
SIX Tbousand Men Given Work.

Chicago, H., Jan. 2s. The rolling
mills of the Illinois Steel CO.. located
at South Chicago, which were shut
down December 3lst, in order to make
extensive repairs in the rail and steel
departments, opened to-day. This gives
work to 5000 employees who have been
idle since the shutdown.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-30
Died in baltimore.

Charles A. Pfeefcr, former well.
known resident of this city, graduate
of the College of Pharmacy of Balti-
more, died in Baltimore on Saturday
at the age of 26 years of throat con
sumption.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-30
Pnstnr mannn,s Trnnhle.

Pastor Hanna of Union Church stated
Monday that he has no organic throat
trouble, but overwork has caused him
great deal of Inconvenience. He pro-
poses to rest his throat as much rs
possible, and hopes soon to be in good
shape again.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-30
Desired Death,

Officer Gilling reported on Saturday
night that Mary Writ attempted suicide
at her home, No. 326 East Second
street She took laudanum and rough
ON rats, but he appeared on the scene
in time to prevent her harming herself.
She would assign no reason for at
tempting suicide.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-30
A nemiIrrnr Cnse.

The case Of the demurrer filed in the
suit of the Wilmington Oil and Leather
Go. has been set for hearing on Feb
ruary oath, by mutual agreement of
counsel. The arrangement was made
in the office of the clerk of the United
States court Monday morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-30
The prnn.s Grnvn Rnnt,

The boat which has been running be-
tween this city and Penn's Grove, will,
until regular trips are resumed, leave
King street wharf at 7.20 a. m. and q
p. m. ON Tuesdays, Thursdays and
SATURDAYS,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-30
Other Heirs to the Magee Fortune.

Mrs. Isaac Neale, farmers wife
living near Elsmere, is mentioned as
another heir to the estate of William
Magee, who died in the South recently
and left large fortune. Another heir
is said to be Mrs. William Magee oi
New York.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-30
Death of sir Joseph Barnbv,

London, Jan. 2s.-Joseph Barnby,
the well-known musician and principal
of the Guild Hall School of Music, died
to-day. He had long suffered from an
at the death of his friend, Lord Leigh-
ton.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-30
Death ofa Wilmington Lady.

Mrs. Enoch Laws, sister-in-law of
Alexander Laws, of this city, died in
Camden, N. j., last Sunday, aged 4j
years. The funeral took place in Cam
den on Monday. Mrs Laws formerly
lived In this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-30
Peculiar Case.

A colored lad named Oscar Spencer,
living at No. 424 East Twelfth street,
is puzzling number of physicians.
He is sufferer from spine trouble and
for three years has been unable to speak
and has but little use of any of his
functions. .s-...--
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-30
pea,h Of Mrs. Rachel 5. Dunweli.

Mrs. Rachel S. Dunwell, wife Of
David Dunwell of Brandywine hun.
dred, died last Sunday, aged 62 years.
The funeral took place yesterday after
neon. Interment will be made at River
viaw
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-30
Championship CIon Dnncinu,

In contest at No. 81 West Second
street, Saturday evening. Charles
Jefferis won from Ross Rash the State
championship for clog dancing. Wal
lace Brown served as referee.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-30
Dance at the New-oeptury CLUB.

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Bancroft, Jr.,
and Miss Bancroft have issued invita-
tions for private dance TO be given in
the New Century Club parlors on We'd
neslay evening, February 9th.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-30
A Large Contract.

John Jacoby was the successful bid
der for the construction of the Rock
Creek sewer in Washington. His figures
were S144, 900. Work will be com.
menced as soon as practicable.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-30
Eve nadIy Hnrt

Herbert Wood met with painful ac-
cident at Third and King streets on
Monday afternoon. He struck his eye
with "A chiscl and it is feared the sight
may be permanently impaired,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-30
chnrred with LARCENY.

William Leonard, colored lad, was
arraigned in municipal court Monday
evening on the charge of stealing a
watch from Harry Schnepf. He was
held in $500 bail to answer at the upper
court.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-30
Archdeaconarv nf viImington,

The archdeaconry of Wilmington will
meet in st. Thomas Church, Newark,
on February 18th, beginning at 10 a.
m. The programme will he announced
laten
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-30

The annual masked ball of the Della
ware Sengerbund will be held on
Monday evening, February 18th, in
German Hall.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-30
Myers Fisher uead.

Myers G. Fisher died Sunday, at
his residence, No. 90l Gilpin avenue,
aged 81 cars. The funeral services were
held at the house last evening and in
terment will be made in Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-30

Thomas Porter has purchased from
Robert Kenyon the livery stable on
Front street near French.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-30
A brilliant Meteor.

A brilliant meteor was seen by several
people in this city Sunday night. 1t
looked like descending rocket.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-30
HEAVY Chinese FORGERIES
Three Million Dollars Worth
of Spurious Notes.
MANY JAVA BANKS WCTIMIzED
Some Houses That Discounted
Largely Bankrupted.

Nearly all the Leading Celestial Merchants
the Island Swindied-The ForRer and
His Acconplices capturod-A a Confession
Obtained From the ftingieader.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-30

Elbridge L. Gerry's yacht Electra
will be brought to Wilmington soon for
repairs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09
A Son In the Penitentisry,

"Epigrammatic sentences are inter-
esting, but there is such thing rs being
too strongly epigrammatic, - said X. T.
Barnett Of Louisville. Il was going
into Louisville from Memphis. On the
train was white haired old lady, with
whom chance drew me into conversa-
tion. We became quite friendly, and
she told me that she was going to visit
her son, WHICH, she had not seen for two
or three yeaiS He had written few
weeks before, asking her TO visit him at
Louisville, naming Il certain hotel She
arranged her affairs as quickly as posi-
bic and went. At the station she was
greatly disappointed not to meet heI
Sln, and l accompanied her to the hotel
The clerk had not seen him, but gave
me u letter for the lady. As soon as she
read the first line she tainted, and
hurriodly sent for q physician, picking
up the letter. The first paragraph was
My Dear Mother-I am now i'll the
penitentiary. l was shocked, but read
further. The next paragraph said: 4
have u good position with the contract
Ors, and it is impossible to get away
Come on to Frankfort. / have already
rented u house for us to live in. 1t tool
US three hours to bring the mother Il
| consciousness. "-Washington Star
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09

The republican state convention Of
Illinois drew up terrible indictment
Of its party in its state platform
concerning the responsibility for the
states present wrecked revenue sys-
tenn. II stated In its platform that
there was great inequality in assess.
ments Of property and very great
amount OF tax.dodging, all Of which
every body knows Is true. 1t also
stated that the real value Of property
subject to taxation in Cook county
amounted to more than $4,000, o. o.
900. Here Is an admission that epa-
bles tax payers to do little figuring
to find the enormity Of the robbery
that is practiced under our present
revenue system. This estimated
that the taxable property in Cook
county 10 nearer $4,000, 000.000 than
$4,000. 200. 900. and yet the republi.
can party has given Illinois . rev
enue system which can find only
es3S. lss. i67 in the whole state, less
than one-third Of the real value oil
property In Cook county alone. What
. commentary on party honesty and
capability. The figure. teach but
one lesson and that 10 that in this ri.
gantic system Of tax.dodging iodi.
vidual and corporate wealth do all
the lodging, while the farmer and
laborer are left TO paw the taxes.
And the republican party has literal
ly done nothing to correct thi.
wrong. 1t has even refused to gran,
relief when asked to do so. The rob
berry has gone on for 20 years and fol
aught anything the republican party
proposes to do, il will 90 on for 81
more years. In making this sdmis
sion In its platform without o6srinl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09

remedy or making promise to
correct the evil. the republican party
prefers terrible Indictment OF it.
self. Every count can be sustained.
The democrats in their convention
meet this issue in their usual frank
and vigorous way by denouncing the
wrong and then Offering . specific
remedy-home rule in taxation. This
10 q remedy that goes to the bottom
OF the wrong. Amend the state con-
stitution so that each political divi-
sion can determine for itself how and
from what property it will raise its
taxes. and the evil will be remedied.
1t is because corrupt state leeisla-
ture. manipulated by tax-dodgers.
prescribes the present system that
there is SO much debauchery and
malad It is designed
for that purpose. But put the tax
ing power in the hands Of the people,
as the democrats propose to do. and
We venture to say that there won't
be three times as much property in
Cook county rs there is property
assessed in Illinois. and that there
won't be as many millionaire tax
dodgers in the state then as there are
nnw
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09

The st. Louis convention took q
stand in favor Of q single gold stand
ard that no other political party has
ever taken before in the whole his
tory Of the country. The party's po-
sition is Numerically opposite to
that OF James q. Blaine, who in 1873
spoke rs follows:
Il believe the struggle now going
on in this country and in other coun.
tries for n single gold standard
would. IL successful, produce wide
spread disaster in and throughout
the commercial world. The destruc.
ton OF silver and establishing gold
rs q sole unit OF value must have q
ruinous effect upon all forms OF prop.
erty except those improvements
which yield fixed return in money,
1t is impossible to strike silver out Of
existence as money without result,
which will prove distressing to mil
lions and disastrous to tens Of thous
ands. I believe gold and silver coir
to be the money Of the constitution
indeed the money OF the American
people anterior TO the constitution
which the great organic law recog
nized rs quite independent Of it
own existence. No power was con
ferred on congress to declare eithe
metal should not be money. Con
gress has in my judgment no powe
60 demonetize silver any more thai
to demonetize gold"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09
when tn. Bowels arc D,sord.red

No time should be lost in resortlug to q suitable
remedy. Houetter's Stomach Bifters lie the mo.l
reliable and widely esteemed medicine Of it,
class 1t removes the causes of constipation. OIL
OF undue relaxation OF the intestines, which are
usually indigestion . misdirection Of the bile
When it acts as a cathartic 1t does not grippe and
evacuate, bat produce. gradual and na.ura
effects, very unlike thoss Of drastic purg alive
and its power Of assisting digestion null iaea
those irritating conditions of the mucous mem
brane OF the stomach and intestinal cansl, which
produce first dlarrht e. and eventually dysentery
The medicine il, moreover. an agreeable one
and eminently pure and wholesome. Appetite
and Tranquil nightly slumbes are both promoted
BY 1t.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09

THE action Of the Illinois delega-
ton at Chicago in committing its
solid vote to Bland is meeting with
many expressions Of dissatisfaction
throughout the state. The scnti-
ment Of the democratic party in ILL.,
nois is not for Bland, although he
may have some following in the
southern portion Of the state. The
delivery OF the state over to him Is
therefore not so much an evidence Of
admiration rs n stroke OF supposed
policy on the part Of the dominating
element.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09
Old People.

Old people who require medicine
to regulate the bowels and kidneys
will lind the true remedy in Electric
Bitters. This medicine does not
stimulate. and contains no whisky
nor other intoxicant. but acts as q
tonic and alternative. 1t acts mildly
on the stomach and bowels, adding
strength and giving tone to the or.
gans, thereby aiding nature in the
performance Of the functions. Elec.
trio Bitters is an excellent appetizer
and aids digestion. Old people find
it just exactly what they need. Price
so cents per bottle at Hartz & Ulle,
meyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09
A DAY IN BED.
IN Experiment That Few Healthy People
Have Time or Disposition to Try.

IN Experiment That Few Healthy People
Have Time or Disposition to Try.
One often hears somebody say with
glee that he is going to take a day OF
Or day in the country or a day on the
river, but seldom if ever that he is GO
ing to take q day i'll bed, anu yet day
so spent when one really needs day Oh
ia one which deserves red letter record
in his history. according 10 writer in
the Pittsbnrg Times. One lies late OF
sunday mornings and tells what Ink
ury it is not Ia have to get up at the
usual hour, hut one never knows the
glory of such . thing till he spends
whole day in bed. To enjoy il one must
not be sick nor pretend to be. He must
be in fairly good health and free from
trouble or worry of any sort. Then he
is entirely himself, and it is the only
place in which he can be.
As soon as he dresses he comes under
restraiies, not merely physical, but
mental, for no one can wholly escape
the influence CT his clothes, whether
they be good or bad, in fashion or out.
For ages character has been identified
with clothes and will be for ages, in
spite of all that has been or will be said
against il. One may not always be con-
scious Of the influence, hut it exists all
the same Not trace of it is felt when
one is in bed. There he is free. He can
twist and roll and kick and throw his
arms about as he will If he should dc
the like elsewhere, there would be sus-
picion of his sanity. A day in bed is
not day of rest merely, but of liberty.
He has the infinite for his own.
Not a few of Pope's best lines came to
him while in bed. Thomson composed
his finest description of natural scenery
while in bed. A like thing doubtless
may be said of the humorists. There il
little doubt that the liveliest jokes cur
rent were thought out while their au
thors were in bed. The blood flows free
~ then, digestion does its perfect work
the mind is relieved of the care of the
body, the imagination and fancy roam
the earth and skies and gather of theil
treasures, the inscriptions on the tablet!
Of memory come out, and incident ant
adventure recur in a light of their own
suggesting new ideas and relations. On
never knows what life is till he ha
spent a day in bed, in full or fair health
without thought save those whic.
come smiling to him in his rest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09
To Attempt to Cure

Catarrh by the use Of so-called
blood remedies means the expendi.
ture Of many dollars and derange.
ment Of the stomach. That catarrh
is not caused by blood troubles is
self.evident when you reflect that at
tacks are always due to climatic
changes or exposure to cold, and
occurs most frequently during the
winter and spring. though :he blood
Is - pure then as in summer or fall
A remedy which quickly relieves and
by thorough treatment cures the
catarrhal attacks has been found in
Ely's Cream Balm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09

women are so inconsequent, com.
planned Chollie.
What has happened now:' asked
the man to whom Chollie is a specimen
to be thoughtfully studied.
Il was saying to Miss Kean that
wished l knew Of some way in which
could be of use to the world, and She
broke right in on my wemawks to tel
me that they We're making pOcketbook.
out of monkey skins nowadays. 1t wa.
pawsitively wude. "-Indianapolis Jour
nal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09
THE republicans who went about

THE republicans who went about
the country few months ago talk
ing about how the democrats were
going to be routed this year are be-
ginning to draw in their horns.
They are beginning to realize that
the country is not so certain Of being
delivered over to Mckinley after all.
but that on the other hand, the stu
alton Is becoming actually serious 80
far ss they are concerned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09
Certificates Of Death.

Who can tell how many persons are
buried alive every year: How many
cases of suspended animation are there
OH record, and how many horrors that
are never known save by accident. when
once in u while some grave is opened
and discoveries are made that shock
whole communities. There is not, up to
date, any certain test for death, al
though there have been experiments and
trials innumerable. After exhausting
all Of the resources of science, medical
experts have arrived at the conclusion
that the only certain test of death is the
condition of the body. Until there are
unmistakable signs of decay, death is
by no means a foregOne conclusion. The
sense Of smell is the very best possible
guide in such matters. Even the eyes
are not to be trusted, as there are cases
on record where bodies have become al
most black and yet life was not extinct
In one instance burial was delayed
by unavoidable circumstances until the
friends became alarmed by the color
which they mistOok for modification,
and, fearing some outbreak of disease,
they sent for disinfectants and sanitary
experts Before they arrived, however.
there was marked change in the ap.
pearance Of the body. From purplish
hue like bad bruise it gradually be.
came lighter and assumed lifelike
color, and within a few hours there
were evidences of returning animation.
Although several physicians had been
i'll attendance and the person was pro.
nounced dead tine result proved the un-
reliability Of their decision. York
Ledger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09

WHEN st. Louis captured the re-
publican national convention, the
mound City" imagined the big con.
vention Of the presidential year had
been landed. But not so. The DEM
ocratic is proving not only the great
est in the history Of the country. but
one Of the most significant as we'll.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09

Friendship hath the skill and observa-
,:on Of the hest physician, the diligence
and vigilance Of the best nurse, and the
tenderness and patience Of the best
mother.-Iord Clarendon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09

HARRY B. IRWIN, DEALER IN NEW AND
IL secondhand goods also goods handled
on commission. Cash paid for all saleable fur
niture. Before buying, give me q csu-l5il
Second avenue, Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09

0100 TO ANY MAN OR WOMAN WE
P1OO cannot teach to draw q crayon
portrait by our patent method in three lessons
for us at home, evenings or spare time Send
for work and particulars Hermann Sey-
mour, 2l3 South Sixth street, Philadelphia, Pa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09

I OST-A FEATHER BOA BETWEEN SIX.
IL teenth and Fifteenth streets on Third
avenue. Finder will please return to this office
and receive reward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09

Hsve a hand % lots IN esath HoeA lalanA q
oasy tefna; Just outsido ~ city hAifs: eoot
Wafef; loW taxes, and ehaa1 ingurlncs. Tea loeI
@ Thtfy-eighsA street sud 1fftoonfh oVunn0
4 HaAhPfef Desese u psspsr1 b - s1sy "a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09

NOR SALE-A COMBINATION WARD
Il robe folding bed. one Jewel oak heater
and other household goods ut 100 Third ave
nue..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09

ENOR SALE-ONE OF THE BEST PAYING
II businesses in Rock Island. Established II
years. Profits s. 600 a year. A rare bargain
IL taken quick. Inquire OF Gordon & Bowman
"a Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09

ElOR SALE-A FIRST CLASS LOT, EAST
II front new brick walk. shade trees in
front. Fruit trees and shrubs onlot, water and
sewers Apply at 30E, Fifth avenue or on
premises, COZ Thirty eighth street.