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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-15
STORM IN WISCONSIN.
Great Damage Done In the
Western Portion.
TWENTY BRIDGES SWEPT away.

TrAias Are cauehi Between washouis
On ths wisconsin Central Read and
Trams Suspended -cioudburst a coi-
far and Bloomer Destroys Mueh Prop
sFty-cyclons In Oklahoma.
ST.. PAUL. May fA--Reporis coming
in indicate that perhaps 100000 worth
Of propefty has been destroyed IN west.
m wiscovAs By the gseai storm which
ragged siolentl3 there all last night.
There were olondinrsis Al Colfax aud
Bioomcr ard great da,,nrs done. MANY
bdlldiuNg were underlined. A lnsss
20 bridges are reported N..shed out IN
western Wisconsin. The N,sulsoo.sir
Central train from S. Paul dne asa. chi.
cago is tied up a Collar. A mile q,
Of the passenger train freight train Il
caught sby two wnahouts and cannot
move either way. A construction train
IL At work At Collar. but the rain h fan
] ing 70 fast that It Is making no progress
whatever. An attempt was made 20
run a special train 10 Colfax from Eau
Claire, but II could not get through
Reports from polpts south Of Chippe-
wa Fails aay the storm was the worst
ever known. No definite information
a. 10 the extent Of the loss has Jet been
secuPed- Nearly two inches Of rainfall
Is reported eyer the entire western por-
ton Of the state.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-15
An Imposing Parade.

soUrH BEND. Ind. May l4.-The
parade At the seventeenth annual en-
campment Of the Indiana department Of
the Grand Army Of the Republic was
the most imposing ever seen in northern
Indiana. The line was long one and
At one point passed 1000 school children
waving Gags and singing patriotic
songs. Three great camphres were
held In the evening at which Comman-
der.In- Chief I. N. Walker and others
smoke.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-15
Colorado Republicans.

PuEHo. May 14-rhe present indi-
cations arc that Senator Teller win be
indorsed this afternoon by the Repub-
Ne convention and viii be chosen 10
head the delegation 10 st. Louis. Free
coinage and protection win b. declared
for, hut no instructions for any can
didate for the presidency win be given.
There Is little hklihood that the con.
vontion win instruct the Colorado dele
gates 20 bolt the Sc. Louis convention Il
gold plank is adopted.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-15

PANAMA. May it.-Mail advices re-
ceived here from Guayaquil, Ecuador,
are 10 the effect that great damage was
done In Ecuador and the interior towns
Of the republic by the recent earth
quakcs which destroyed the city Of Pu-
orto viejo. Babahoyo and Ambato werc
great sufferers and the loss Of life wa
very great
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-15
cockrRIll's aEMAlNs
R.p.s.sd ., New rest en- saturday %
ths steamer Cnmpanla

Rspscasd ~ New York On saturday o.
ths steamer Camranla.
Nrw YoaE. May it.-The body Of
John A. C0ckorin. who died Ia Cairo ne
GENTLY win arrive In New York On the
steamship Campania, which Is 7xpecicd
70 reach hsr dock Saturday mtrnlnE
On Monday there win Be- lhFce services
over the body. one by tha Elkr. another
by the Masonic fratsFnily ln the SCOT
tish rite hall, and a lhird ia nr. Mac'
carty's churh. In the afternoon iht
body win b. taken IN special car g,
KensicO cemetery, aud ga Ialedas
Il win BE- takon irom The EccolVlnH Vau''
cl she cemetery and conveyed ip Chprn
cey n. DoTew's private car b 3, Louis
where the burial win take rlace
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-15
WANT THE TREATY RspuOIAreO.
Madrid Newspapers Getting Rampans
Over Cuban Analra.

Madrid, May i4-The majority Of
the Madrid newspapers ask the govern
ment 70 repudiate the treaty Of 1895
with the United States and the gCush-
ingl protocol Of 1877. These journals
allege that these referred 70 are binding
only on Spain A. the United States daily
prove their contempt for the interna-
tional law and al usages among civil
lied nations.
These journals claim that the United
States openly tolerate acts Of piracy,
violations Of neutrality and dlibuster-
ing expeditions against Spain because
they suppose she is weaker than. the
United States and in a position which
would be difficult for her 10 vindioate
her rights and obtain fair play.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-15

The Missing -. f.anh Real Estate Agent
Heard From.

ST. LOuis. May i4.-Attoney Leo S.
Passour has received a letter from his
partner, G. A. Buder, who is travelling
In Europe with his mother, to the effect
that Charles Kuhn, the missing real e.
tate agent who Il said 20 have left hell
last month owing about ei50.OOo. sailed
with them from New York, April ie,
on the Bremen Lloyd steamer Saaie,
Kuhn told them. the letter says. that he
was a RAJ estate operator In SC. Louis
and was going 20 London, partly for
recreation and also 20 negotiate a large
rcal estate deal. Buder did not know
Kuhn In St. Louis and had not heard Of
his disappearancc.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-15

PERRY. o. T., May 1.-The grand
Jury Of this county has returned an in
dictment against George S. Hartley,
president Of the First National bank Of
Arkansas City. Kan, for wrecking the
First state bank Of this place last fall,
and against 7. N. Richardson. Sr., and
Jr.. president and cashier Of the Okla
homa City National hank. and Fred W.
Farrar and Fred Gum Of this place.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-15

CINCINNATI. May it-Tho CONNER
cinl. Gazette sent lettcrs 20 all members
Of the Republican N pal committee
stating that the nomination Of NcKin-
ley AZ 81. Louis being conceded Il was
desired to gather preferences for vice
president The replies Published show
that. with the exception Of three prefer.
ences for Hobart Of New Jersey, tbs
members Of the national COMMITTEES
favor Thomas b Reed for vice presi'
dent.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-15
con JAcksoN coNvIcIEo.

Tho Jury Cites Him the Death Zen
atty ror Murdcrlng reari nryan.
NEwroRr, Ky, May 1.-THE jury
returned the following verdict In the
case against Scott jackson for the muir
der Of Pearl Bryan:
I'VE, the jury. fnd defendant scott
jackson guilty Of murder in che first de-
gree and IN his penalty ai death"
jackson reooivcd his doom with no
manifestation Of emotion except asho'
palonoss Of his face.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-15
ELUDEO TAE REvINUE cvTTIRs.
Schooner Gladiator sails with ArIns
Aboard For Cuba.

KY West, May l4-The schooner
Gladiator eluded the vigilance Of the
United States revenue cutters at Fort
Meyers and sailed for Cuba with arms
and men. Hit said that there are on on
board 1890 rifles. 400 machetes, 2o'VoV
rounds Of cartridges. quantity Of dyna-
mite and four rapidhrng guns lis IN
derssood that among the 50 men On
board. are several Americans, and thai
the leader Of the expedition, A. +. Con
zalos ls a naturanzed American citizen.
Tho Americans supposed 20 bo on board
aru W. r. Washburn, an inventor l.
Q. Stewart, q military engineer o. X.
Jones, an expert gunner and two others
who are skilled In the Manufacture Of
gunpowdcr,
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-15
cYcloNEs IN okLAhoMA.
A Number of Houses Demolished aud
several Psrsons Hurt.

PERRY, o. T.. May i4.-Oklahoma
was visited by a cyclone Tuesday and
Tuesday night. Az Marshall, 30 miles
southwest Of here. Mrs. Jones was fatal
ly injured hy the wind blowing down
her house.
Ten miles west Of saltwater q terrific
cyclone razed a dozen houses in one
community and hurt several persons
badly. bns not fatally. Growing crops
were badly damaged. Il made lie way
to the northeast and caused destruction
as IL went. The path Of the cyclone was
40 miles east Of here. and further news
Is difficult 20 obtain.
RumoEs are that several persons were
killed near Dawson and Jennings, 20
miles west Of saltwater. but the reports
cannot Be verified.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-15

CLARKsBURo, May 1.-THE Rcpuhllc-
an state convention, which VIII meet
here today 10 elect dolegates-at-largo 10
the 81. Louis convention. win be ono Of
the largest Republican gatherings ever
assembled In West Virginia. The plat
form win declare for Mckinley. ploiec-
ton, rociprocity and soundsmoney.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-15

LITTLE Rock. May it.-Sonator TIN.
man Of South Carolina, spoke here last
night 30 an audience Of about 5000.
His speech was similar 10 his speeches
delivered recently. Railroads reduced
rates for the occasion and about 1000
visitors from various towns IN Arkansas
were urpsent
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-15
-Four Hundred spanlards KILLED.

KKY WEST. May i4-Advices from
Havana state that In the recent action
between Antonio Maoco and General
Ynclan at Carcarajiacars, Rnar del Rio,
400 Spaniards were killed, while the
CubAns lost only ~. socarras, the IA
nous Cuban leader, was killed in this
hafflo
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-15

CHICAGO, May i4.-RccciveN Oakcs,
Payne and Roude n the Northern Pa.
ciiic railroad were each granted sSi 900
BY Judge jenkins a. compensation for
their services. The receivers were dis
charged and their bonds cancelled
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-15

III RENO, o. T.. May i4.-The First
National bank Of II Reno Is closed.
Tho officials claim this was 10 forostall
an impending run. They say iis do
poSitors win be paid In full. Liabilities
and assets are not known, but are pre-
sumahly about equal.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-15

DALLAS, May i4.-On Tuesday last
Mrs. Lucien Smith, residing at Lisbon,
died from the effects Of chloroform.
She was suffering with a severe head.
ache and saturated handkerchief with
the drug and applied it TO her nose and
died In a short time.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-15
r.rr.n c.n.a % ws.hIarssa.

WASHINGTON. May 1.-The coming
Of United States Minister Terrell 70
Washington from his Texas home, 4
can be stated, Il not because any emer-
gency exists, nor any threat Of trouble
In Turkey. He has been summond
here BY the president for consultation.
Mr.. Terrell may return AZ once 70 his
Mt
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-15

At Ottawa. Ms. James Mcclure
stabbed his wife 81 times aud himself 3
times In the breast. The wife 4 dead
and the husband fatally hurt. Joal-
ousy.
One fare has been decided upon by
the railroads fur the prohihisionisi ma
tional convention. which meets AZ Pitts
burg. Pa, u May ~.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-15
TRACK AND BRIDoEs GONE.
Wisconsin Central Railway Greatly iian-
aged Near Chippewa faiiA

y AANANAAAA1 ANaANNA AA-AAHAN NaN"NHH ~~~-"
aged Near Chippewa faiiA
CHIPPEWA 'FA1s. Wis. May A.
Destructive storms visited this section
Of the country last evening, doing
much damage In the oountry and esl'ec'
tally along the track Of ths Wisconsin
,central railway west of this city, where
20 feet of track and 4 tbridges have been
Aashed ont.
At BloomeE. north Of here, a cloud
burst did much damage. The dam Al
that placs Is expected 10 70 out and Il
such Is the case high water Is expected
in Duncan creek. Merchants and fam
lilies along the creek In this city ars
moving ont.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-15

wAnnNorox. May it.-The prosi-
dent has approved the act making pro
vision for the deportation Of Canadian
Cree Indians from Montana and their
dolixnrr 20 the Canadian nnihofitiea.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-15

HoUsroN, May it.-Dumblo, Arnn-
read & Cronan. hardware merchants,
have flied a chattel mortgage for the
senetlt OF creditors.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-15

HAVANA. May it.-Captain General
woyler has prolonged indefinitely the
period given TO the insurgents in which
TO surrender and obtain pardon Of their
offenses.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-15

PrrrsBuRo. May li.-Six iiremon were
badly burned by an explosion while
hunting for fire in a small grocofy here.
One win die and four are seriously In.
iured.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-15

pmLADrlrnlk. Nay AL. 4 -
chairman oi the philaa
change iR the last IQ
aged e. ysan.
Evening journal., 1896-12-14
THREE-YEAR CONTRACTS.

For several years there has been OBJ
lection to the present method of Civ
ing out the garbage contracts. Per
sons who desired to bid were deferred
because they could not put the money
into a proper equipment when they
had no assurance that the contracts
would last more than one year. These
would-be bidders have been agitating a
proposal that the time of the contracts
be extended to three years in order
that they may be justified in purchas-
ing horses, carts and the other appli-
ances required by the ordinance The
proposition has been favorably re-
ceived by members of the Board OF
Health, who believe that such an ex-
tension will result in greater competi-
tiOn, lower bids and better public ser
vice. Tomorrow afternoon the board
will meet, and it is likely that the sub
ject will come up for discussion. 1t is
believed that the new system will be
adopted.
Evening journal., 1896-12-14
Try 1Oc. bottle Of BRAZILIAN Balm.
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

The Spanish bark I.evatesia, for
Philadelphia, entered port to-day
III. A. B. Smith was granted per-
nit this morning TO make alterations
to the house No 900 West Ninth street.
These properties changed hands
to-day: From George w. Bush to VIII
liam Fay. lot Second and Union streets;
Creston Land and Improvement Com
pany to William II. Gibbons, several
lots at Twenty-ffth and West streets;
from same TO Charles S. Cleland, lot
Twenty-iifth and West streets.
National Commander John p.
Donahoe and staff, of the Union Vet
eran Legion, paid a fraternal visit 10
Encampment No. 43, of Reading, Pa,
on Saturday night
"A number Of Christmas trees ar
rived from down the state this morn
ing.
One Of the Fame Hose firemen lost
a cap in going to Saturday nights fire.
An enjoyable entertainment. under
the auspices of Vulcan Lodge, No. p,
A. o. U. W.. was given In Brandywine
Springs Hall, on Saturday evening.
The evenings hit was drama in two
acts, entitled above the Clouds.
--Bicyclists and drivers will be
pleased to learn that the Boulevard has
been macadamized from Washington
street bridge 10 Elliott avenue, and is
now open to travel
Many persons were along the
Bradywine yesterday.
The funeral of Michael Collins, who
died Of heart disease on Saturday,, took
place from his home, No. 119 Market
street, this morning
Sarah r. Piper, of Wilmington, has
been granted an original pension.
The funeral of James Lum. colored,
janitor of the Wilmington Bicycle Club
took place from Union A. M. e. Church
yesterday morning.
James H. Appleby spoke on Red
Lights" at Association Hall yesterday
afternoon.
The Philadelphia Record almanac
for 1897. which has just been received,
is a very valuable reference book,
brimful of such statistics as are al
ways needed within easy reach.
The "Hasenfeffer" supper given by
the directors of the German Hall yester-
day afternoon was well attended
Bradford Vandegrift and Byrne,
representing Burnham, Williams & Co.,
have instituted suit in the Superior
Court against the Golden Sceptre Min
ing Company, of which Harry En-
mons, of this city, is president.
Evening journal., 1896-12-14
NOT GRACIOUSLY RECEIVED.
ADDICKs MEN WANTED TOWASTE
BASKET A REPUBLICAN COM
MUNICATION.


The regular Republicans made an at
tempt on Saturday afternoon to har-
mOniZe with the Addicksites, but moth
ing of a positive character was accom-
plished. A meeting of the regular Re
publican committee was held, and a
committee on harmony was appointed
as follows: II. II. Billany, w. c. R.
Colquohoun, Joseph T. Jolls. DIR. Co
lumbus Henry, Francis II. McCaulley
and Harry A. Brown. Several of the
committeeman were opposed to the
scheme, and so expressed themselves,
but the want-tOwin element carried
the scheme through. McCaulley was
sent to the Addicks headquarters with
notice of the appointment of the COM
mittee of conference and requesting
the Addicksites to appoint a similar
committee Some of the friends of Ad-
dicks wanted the written notice to be
thrown in the waste basket but after
the excitement had cooled down word
was sent to the regulars thatifthe pro-
posed harmony meant the disruption of
the Union Republicans, the friends of
]. Edward Addicks would do without
harmony, and, before taking any ac-
tion, they would like to know the
names of the regular Republican har-
mony committee. The committee was
not satisfied on this point at the meet
ing, and the answer to the communi-
cation was sent to the regular Republi-
cans to-day.
The Addicks men then adopted reso-
lutions of sympathy to the Addicksites
of Kent and Sussex in their trials and
tribulations at the hands of the Demo-
Gratis and regular Republicans.
Pending the final action by the Ad-
dicksites on the harmonizing scheme
the regulars postponed the election of
their new county committee. which
would have been done on next Satur-
day but for the springing of the har-
monizing scheme.
Evening journal., 1896-12-14
CHILDRENS NARROW ESCAPE.
JOHN r. LEE THREW A MATCH ON
THE FLOOR AND CAUSED A
FIRE.

An alarm of fire came from the home
of John r. Lee, No. 322 Monroe street,
on Saturday night. The fire was caused
by Lee carelessly throwing a lighted
match on the floor, which was satur-
ated with gasoline. The flames spread
rapidly, and Lee in his attempt to
check them, was badly burned. Seeing
that his efforts were futile. he rushed
up stairs, where his small children
were asleep. BY this time the house
was filed with smoke, and all avenue
of escape was cut Off. Lee opened the
front door and dropped the children
out, one by one. to the crowd below.
In the meantime the engines arrived
and the flames were soon subdued. The
house is owned by William G. Babb.
The loss is 5000. Mr.. Lee hed a por-
tion of his household goods c'-troyed
A small fire was discovered yester-
day afternoon in the house of Joseph
Sklut, No. 220 Monroe street. A still
alarm was sent to the Weccacoe COM
pany, and the blaze was extinguished
by plug stream.
The trimming store of II. J. Zeigler
was damaged by fire on Saturday night
Loss $500. The fire originated from a
gas let.
Evening journal., 1896-12-14
sHAD FISHERMEN ARE SATISFIED

PENNSGRONE, Dec. 14.-President
Edward S. Harris, Of the Shad Fisher
mems Protective Association. in speak
ing of the welfare of the fraternity,
said while the organization has not ac-
complished all that was deserved. yet
they had done much that every fisher
man should feel thankful for. A lib
eral discount has been received in the
purchase Of twines and netting, and
new wooden buoys now substitute the
old iron ones in the bay. Legislation
that might have proved detrimental TO
their interests has been kept Off, and
the association has commanded the re-
spect of political influence. Two addi-
tional branches have been established
the past year. one at Pennsville and
the other at Bridgeport. President
Harris says the outlook for the coming
season Is bright. The new officers Of
this branch are; President e. S. Har-
ris; vice-president, George Watson;
treasurer, George Jordan; secretary,
George Cam; assistant, Alfred Patton;
inside guard, Harry Bowen.
Evening journal., 1896-12-14
CHURCH NEWS NOTES.
INTERESTING HAPPENINGS IN
THE WILMINGTON TEMPLES OF
WORSHIP.

IL W NAhNlAAf0 4 O4N L1nlI 6IfD VI
WORSHIP.
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church was
crowded last night to hear Mrs.
Amelia S. Quinton, president OF the
Women's National Indian Association,
and Archdeacon Crooke, of the p. p.
Church, of Utah, speak on missionary
work among the Indians.
very attractive musical program
for Christmas is being rehearsed by
the Wesley M. e. Sunday school.
Rev. William p. Taylor conducted
children's services at Brandywine NJ.
E. Church yesterday morning.
Or. S. Armstrong Hopkins delivered
a very interesting address on mission
work at Madeley NJ. e. Church last
night.
George w. Leitch delivered an inter-
esting illustrated lecture on mission
work in India and Ceylon at Olivet
Presbyterian Church last night
Rev. John Parker, of New York, will
conduct revival services at Asbury M.
II. Church every night this week.
About sixty-five members Of Apollo
Castle, No. 5, knights OF the Golden
Eagle, attended Wesley M. E. Church
In a body yesterday morning and
heard a special sermon by Rev. w. W.
Sharp. Mr.. Sharp took as his text He
brews. H. 10: These all confessed
that they were pilgrims on the earth; %
and Ephesians, 6, IL: Put on the
whole armor Of God that you may be
able to stand against the will of the
devil"
Evening journal., 1896-12-14
BURNED IN THE RIVER.
THE SCHOONER META PIERCE
ON FIRE IN THE DELAWARE
YESTERDAY.

THE SCHOONER META PIERCE
ON FIRE IN THE DELAWARE
YESTERDAY.
Surrounded by burning hay, the
crew OF the schooner Meta Pierce. OF
Leipsic, Del, had a thrilling experience
early yesterday morning on the Della
ware river while opposite Fort Mif-
fin. The boat was loaded with salt
hay for Philadelphia.
About o'clock yesterday morning
some of the crew became cold and built
a fire in the cabin stove. A spark from
the chimney ignited the hay, and soon
the vessel was a mass of flames
The tug Meteor which was towing
freight packets from Wilmington TO
Philadelphia, steamed up to the
schooner, and, putting her steam
pumps TO work soon had three streams
directed on the fire
After fighting the flames for nearly
an hour the tug gave up the task and
took Captain Woodruff and his crew
of three men off the Pierce. The tug
stood by the schooner until she burned
to the waters edge.
The Meta Pierce was owned by Will
liam Rowley, Of Leipsic, and was 22.SC
tons burden. She was engaged in car
rying salt hay from points on the Del
aware bay to Philadelphia.
The schooner was well-known in
these waters. Many years ago she was
chartered by Tatnall & Richardson. OF
this city, and carried flour and other
merchandise for them.
Evening journal., 1896-12-14
THIS MAN HAS WOES.

About Z o'clock on Saturday evening
Isaac Pepperman, living over Brandy
wine bridge, was assaulted by a gang
of rOughs that congregate on Vandever
avenue. Pepperman, after receiving
several kicks and punches started on
a run and crashed into a barbed wire
fence, which he did not seeowing to the
darkness. His upper lip was badly cut
the lower lip was cut loose from the
gum. and three deep gashes were made
in the left cheek. Pepperman man
aged to walk to DR.. Morgan's, at El-
lott avenue and Market street, where
his injuries were dressed
Evening journal., 1896-12-14
CHOIR SINGERS TO APPEAR.
ENTHUSIASTIC REHEARSAL OF
THE UNITED CHOIRS TO SING AT
EPWORTH CHURCH.

A chorus OF sixty voices, represent
ing several OF the city church choirs,
which have r-i.ed under the direction
of George T.. King for a series Of two
free concerts at Epworth M. Il. Church
this week, held an enthusiastic re-
hearsal on Saturday night
Mr.. King directed the rehearsal and
Mrs. w. p. SaXton was accompanist.
In addition to a clever repertoire OF
sacred anthems, the big choir sang
three sprightly Dashing on
Before the Gale" "The Mountain
Land" and I'VE Rock Away"
The vocal soloists for these concerts
which will be given on Wednesday and
Thursday evenings, are Mrs. II. l.
Pyle, Miss Virgie Conner. Miss May
Morrow. Mrs. Mary Gee and Master
Harry Carter.
Evening journal., 1896-12-14
THE PRESENT POST OFFICE.

Seth H. Feaster remembers distinctly
when the present post office in this
city was built and how proud the &c.
600 population of Wilmington was
of It, The lot was selected by
George Read Riddle, and the building
was erected in 1855. The ground was
purchased for $500, and the contract
price Of the building was S29,234, but
the actual cost was s40,146.34. In 1863
certain improvements were made
which made the total cost of the build
ing $45,4 The first postmaster was
DR.. II. +. Askew, who served from
1856 to 1861.