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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-22

CLARK 4. CARR. OF Galesburg. will
be on hand tomorrow to run the con-
gressional convention, OF course.
Wonder IL he will repeat that speech
about the American hog not being in
Copenhagen until after he had been
there
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-22

When six months Old the breaking out
healed on his body, but his head, face and
arms were terrible sight. Ipassed many
sleepless nights holding his little hands
to keep him from scratching his face. I
cannot tell what hesufiered with the sores.
One doctor ATTENDED him q year without
avail. No one thought he would ever get
well. He was almost q year old when I
commenced to give him Hoods Sarsapa.
Tilla. He soon grew SO much better that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-22
Have You Had the Grin.

II you have, you probably need a
reliable medicine like Foley's Honey
and Tar to heal your lungs and stop
the racking cough incidental to this
disease. For sale at NJ. +. Bahnsen's
doug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-22

hand-Mme. Franks the scientific palmst
and thorough graduate in the science of CHR
omancy. Mime. Franks. although palmist. is
not a fortune teller. She thoroughly under
stands the hand. the lines with all their twists
and turns. the texture of the skin and also the
shape and size. which is a necessity to reveal
the character the temperament and the abiIi.
tieS. Therefore she can reveal to those who
call upon her, from Z scientific standpoint.
whether they are best suited to mental or
manual labor and in what occupation they will
be the most successful; also their proper mate
in life. Nine. Franks has practiced in both
Europe and America. and is considered a very
successful and interesting lecturer and reader
OF palmistry She is assisted by the worlds
renowned palmist. Prof. Franks from the Isl
and OF Cyprus who will exhibit to the public
various paintings and sketches of hands of
dinerent people and professions. Public in
Vited. ParlOrs 1910 Third avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-22

'LNOR RENT-THREE DWELLING HOUSES
4 One situated on Twenty-thrd street near
Broadway church; two on Fifth avenue be-
tween Thirty-iifth and Thirty-sixth streets
For further information inquire at the resi-
dence of Glpn Moore.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-22

I was able to rest at night. Gradually the
sores on his head and arms healed, the
burning and itching ceased, and he slept
better. In months he looked like an
other child, gained strength, was cured.
I recommend all persons afflicted with
eczema or any skin disease to take Hoods
Sarsaparilla. feel assured that it will
do wonders for others. I cannot praise
It too highly for what it has done for my
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-22

NOR RENT-THE FLATS IN KOESTER
building corner Fifth avenue and Thirty
first street opposite c., r. l. & T.. depot. For
particulars call at shoe store of Peterson or
6. a. Rooster & Co.. 107 Main street Daven-
port.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-22

poor little sufferer. It is hard to believe
he is the same child, he is now such q
big, hearty, fat boy, q very picture Of
health. If moro people would give Hoods
sarsaparilla to their children, there would
not beso many poor, delicate little ones"
MRS. AGNES c. BAILEY, Box 81, Mcvey-
town, Pennsylvania.
This and other similar cures prove that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-22

tNOR RENT-A 1-ROOM RESIDENCE. gsI
Twentieth street. Modern conyeniences
H. II. Cleaveiand. Bcngston block
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-22

DOR RENT NICE FLAT OF THREE
Il rooms in Industrial Home Steam heat
and gas stove. Apply TO L. H. Thomas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-22

&100 TO ANY MAN OR WOMAN WE
PlOV cannot teach to draw q crayon
portrait by our patent method in three lessons.
we pay our pupils $40 to SIS per week to work
for US at home, evenings or spare time Send
Tor work and particulars. Hermann & Sew
mour, 2i3 South Sixth street, Philadelphia Pa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-22

WANTED-,GooD RELIABLE HELP OF
w all kinds who can furnish references to
use THE ARGUS want column. Calls are re-
ceived at this Office daily for domesticS, etc.
who can come well recommended. Try this
column for situation and If you are reliable
you will get one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-22
FOR RENT.

NOR RENT-FCRNISHED ROOMS WITH
Il or without board at lll4 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-22

school Election Tue sdAy, juno 30
For.Board OF Education =. ~ h nAkHhAhIs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-22

WANTED TO LEARN THE
w French Kellogg system at 1911 Second
avenue. The complete system embraces the
model complete instructions in cutting, fitting.
french busting and bOning for only $40 Usual
price for system complete, t25. Mrs. M. E.
Lawson
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-22

"ANTED-MEN TO ACT AS LOCAL AND
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necessary. Salary or commission preferred.
A good chance for energetic men. Write for
PARTICULARS The r. G. Chase company, the
Chase Nurseries. Geneva, n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-22

"ANTED-MEN WHO WILL WORK FOR
w s.5 month salary large commission
selling staple goods by sample to dealers. tx
oerience unnecessary. Write us. Household
specially company, a. W. Fourth street, Gin
cinnati, Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-22

III AIRY B. IRWIN. DEALER IN NEW AND
- secondhand goods: also goods handled
ON commission. Cash paid for all saleable fur
niture Before buying, give me q can-l51l
Second avenue, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-22

SENN & BCRRIS-ALL WALL PAPER
~ cleaned with neatness and dispatch. Sat
lSfaction guaranteed. Rates reasonable
Leave orders AZ S9 Eighteenth street, under
Rock Island National bank
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
RECOGNITION OF CUBA.

Substitute Resolution RccoInine nding That
the Uuttod Statos Maintain strict Neu-
tralitv agreed Upon.
Associated Peess Dispatch by sperial Wires
Washington, Feb. 5.-1he Senate
committee on foreign relations, to-day,
agreed upon substitute for the resolu-
tion heretofore reported on the ques-
tion OF the recognition of Cuba and
authorized Senator Morgan to report it
TO the Senate. The substitute is in the
shape of concurrent resolution. Al
reported ii is as follows.
Resolved, BY the Senate (tho House
of Representatives concurringl that, In
the opinion OF Congress, condition of
public war exists between the govern
ment of Spain and the government pro-
claimed, and for some time maintained
by force OF arms by the people Of Cuba.
and that the United States of America
should maintain strict neutrality be-
tween the contending powers and accord
to each all the rights of belligerents in
the porte and territory of the United
States. !"
The committee also voted to mako an
effort to take up the Cuban question
IN the Senate as soon as tho urgent de-
ficiency bill and the resolution of the
distribution of the appr opriation bills
can be disposed Of
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
Live Stock Markets.

Philadelphia, Feb. 1.-The receipts for tho
week-Beeyes, 5000; sheep, 5000: hogs, $500.
Beef Cattle-Good, 4Ns414c.: medium, AZ a4A c.;
common, 3Aa4c. Sheep-Extra, aza4c.: good,
* aSac.: medium. 2S a3c.: common, 1ka2k c.;
lambs, 3ka5bc Hogs 6h a69Ac. for Western.
Fat COWS. 2a34c. Thin cows S6aI5. Veal calves,
7hc.
Buffalo, N. Y, Feb. 1.--Cattle-Recelpts. s,4Ts
head; good steers. S4.10: fair TO choice fat cows,
S225a3: veals S1.25aS: light 10 fair, S4.50a6 80.
heavy fed calves, So 50a3 Hogs-Receipts, l.s20
head: Workers., A.d0a4.s5: mixed, mediums and
heavy, S4.i0 pigs, ss.4Ja445: roughs, s3.75a3 no;
staEs, S3a35O. Sheep and lambs-Receipts,
ll,e00 head: choice to prime lambs, S4.65a5. ";
good to choice sl40a460 light to fair, So gOa4 30:
cllls and common. So 75a3 as; mixed sheep, good
TO prime handy. Sc 50aS3 10: handy wethers, So IS
aa50; culls and fair Sl.15a2.25; export sheep,
s3.25a3b0, and very dull,
East Liberty. Pa. Feb. l.-Cattle-Receipts.
light feeders to primo, ST. 25es 60; calves, S250a
$50. nogs--Receipts light: market SLOW: rougha
TO medium weights, s3a4.l5. Sheen-supply
fair; common 10 primo, Sl.15a3.60; lambs, seas.
New York, Feb. -Beeves-Receipts, l. 445
head; no trading Calves-Receipts, 6i head; at
s5aS fer interior to good veals, and S2.50a3 for
yearlings aud fed calves. sheep and lambs
Receipts, 3,hlS head; poor TO choice sheep, 25
aa;5; Michigan anu Ohio wethers, s4.a5. medium
~ head extra prime Michigan lambs brought
s5.s5. Iiogs-Recelpts 3,.Gl head; steady at
Sd.l0a4.75.
Chicago, H., Feb. I.--Cattle-Receipts, 1900
head; common to extra steers, So 6OaL5O; stock
ORR and feeders, s2.5na35O COWS aud bulls;
fl.5UaS51: calves, s2.5Oaf2 25; Texans, So 55a2S0
Hogs-Recepts, 5000 head: market arm and
&c. higher heavy packing and shipping lots.
Si.i0li.3O' common To choice mixed, ST. nAai.27N;
choice assorted, shg0nd.25; light, sag5a4.25: pigs,
s3.a0a4.90 shecp-kecript., 800 head marker
steady; inferior 10 choice, 81. .5Ua3. 80; lambs So
uA.JG
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
PUnLIo SIZES.


Monday, February 10th, stock and farming i'm
plemcnts OF j. 7. Wilson, on Bohemia Manor,
noar Murphey's Mill.
Tuesday, February llth, stock and farm i'm
PIGMENTS of George ". Fender, ~ miles cast
of Mt. Pleasant.
Thursday, February 18th, at 10 o'clock a. M,
personal property oil Emma $. Grubb, Mt state
ltnad
Thursday, February 18TH stock and farming
implements OF William Austin, at Macdonough.
thursday, February 18th, stock and farming
implements Of Samuel Austin. near st Georges
Monday, February 18th at 70 o'clock a. M, on
the &. L, Clark farm, near Delaware City, sale
OF stock and implements by A. X. Paxson. agent
Thursday, February 18Th, at l2 o'clock, noon,
stock and Implements ol Charles II. ID. Bedford,
nonr Brandywine Springs, MIL Creek hundred.
Tuesday, February 18th, stock and farming
implements of William Collins and brother,
near Salem Church.
Thursday, February o0;h, at 10 n. M, stock
and implements of 5, ID, Townsend, on River
Wow farm, at Reybold's station.
February 20th, At 10 a. M, personal property
Of the late Jesse Sharp. in Breudywne hundred.
Wednesday, February Goth. stock aud farming
implements of NJ. II. Davis, two miles below
Odessa.
Thursday, March 5th, at 10 o'clock a. M, per-
sOral properly Of Edwin Herbert, near New
Castle.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
D0VER.
Charles Harris win Filed -Dr. and Mrs.
Murray's Wedding Anniversary.
Snarial Iorresnonde enca nj (,a1atta and ,TonynaI

Charles Harris win Filed-D-. aud Mrs.
Murray's Wedding Anniversary.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
Dover, Feb. 5.-The contested will
of the late Charles Harris was filed
yesterday afternoon in the presence of
counsel for both sides. The attorneys
for the contestant are James L. VOL
colt, Edward Eidgely and James Pen
newill and for the propounders, II. r.
Kenney, John B. Pennington, q. II.
Il. Day and John d.. Hawkins. A
notice of cavest against the probate of
all codicils since December, 1892, was
given. Monday, February 2ith, was So
lected as the day for a hearing before
Register Cooper The will is a large
one, covering nine hugo pages, written
by Harris himself, bound like a pam
phlet ana ornamented with red satin
ribbon. The codicils are not attached
to the will proper, but are in a separate
envelope. Written on the margin, in
lead pencil, is the residence of the
witness of each codicil.
Tho annual meeting of the stock
holders Of the Delaware State Fair
Association was held yesterday. j.
Colby Smith presided and Amos
Cole served as secretary. The stock
holders are pleased with last years
work. All the premiums of tho last
exhibition have been paid in full. The
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: President, George A.
Millington; Secretary, John b. Whar-
ton; Treasurer, Lewis Schabinger; |;
Corresponding Secretary, Manlove
Hayes; Directors, Thomas Curry, Dr.
e. S. Anderson, Ebe Tunnel, G. NJ.
Fisher, Nicholas johnson, Jabez Jen-
kins, Hiram Reedy, Manlove Hayes,
w. q. Postles, j. +. Salisbury, W. l..
Cannon, W. H. Burnite, Amos Cole,
II. A. Richardson. r, r. Kenney, Il.
Cowgirl, j. I. Jakes, 4. w. Wilson,
Il. L. Martin. d. NJ. Wilson, John
Heitshu, Charles Moore, j. Colby
Smith, T. II. Bancroft, Lewis Schabin-
ger and George A. Millington; Mana
gers, J. Jenkins, ]. g. Smith, Amos
Cole, w. II. Allaband, E. Cowgirl, W.
&. Postles, j. Il. Iakes, d. M. Wilson
and Lewis Schabinger; Executive
Committee, George A. Millington,
John b. Wharton and Lewis Schabin-
ger.
Sheriff Shaw has sold the 100 acre
farm Of II. M. Thomas, in North
Murderkill hundred, to Jacob G..
Brown for s2,050 lie has also sold
the following real estate of Walter j.
Harrington; One half aero of land, in
Viola, to Ruhl a. Co. of Baltimore, for
500; 35.acre farm, near Viola, to
Major A. Harrington, for s925; can
ming house and fixtures, in FELTON,, to
A. B. Conner, for 81, POS; a frame
dwelling in FELTON,, to George Wald-
man, for 81. 025
Rov. W. l.. S. Murray, ID. D., pastor
of Wesley M. E. Church, and wife will
celebrate their Goth wedding anniyer-
sary Saturday night.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
JeatHs.

BALDWIS-On February 4ih, 1896. Charles 8.
Baldwin, aged 90 years.
BUNER-In this city, on February 4th, 1896,
Tairiek Boner, in tho 6ist year OF his age.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited
to attend tho fureral from his late residence
No, S25 Church street, on Friday morning at o
O'clock. high innss at st. MaryE Church. In
terment At new Cathedral cemo,ery.
FoULK-onJ January 2Sth. 1896. George W. Foulk
in the STAT year Of his age.
HAGAN-un January ssth, 1896, Elizabeth
Ilugan, aged So years.
McBRlDE-1n this city, on tho 29th inst, Patrick
Mcbride.
MCToLGoUGH-Ath her residence near Glasgow,
le on January s9th, 1926, Margaret p. Me
COllough, aged GS years.
McCONNELL-on February I'd, 1896, Mrs. Hannah
Mcdonnell, in her qOth year.
WELLs-un February ID 1895, William =. Wells.
WENTz-on February 18th. 1896. Charles ".
Wentz, in tho seth year Of his age.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
steamer yyiidnower Burned.

It is generally believed that the
British oil tanker Wildfower, which
had been missing since December
11th, on which date she sailed from
Philadelphia. was burned off tho coast
of Ireland. The captain of the steam
ship Loch Etive, stated that on Jan
uary 9th tho crew on his vessel saw
at sea, and it is thought that it was
the Wildhower. The missing steamer
had crew of 30 mon, all OF whom were
probably lost. The Wildnower was Il
sister ship to the Snowflake, which
carries oil from this port, and Capt.
Stamwell is known to shipping mon in
this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
ANOTHER DEADLOCK AT DOVER.
Inability of tho Town Council to Elect a
superintondent Of the Water Works.

Inability of tho Town Council to Elect a
superintondent of the Water WORKS,
Special aCorrespondence OF Gazette and formal
Dover Fob 4.-The Town Council
recorganized last evening and, with
ono exception, the holding-o over Nom
bers wero victorious in all the contests.
They failed in the attempt to elect a
superintendent OF the water works,
which resulted in deadlock
Alderman Potter Il. Cooper adminis-
tered the oath to President Will
liam Fisher and Members elect Cinorge
A. Millington, Severn TAYLOR, William
NJ. Hazel and q. q. Wright.
William N. Boggs was reelected
clerk at salary OF 500 per year.
James B. Bice and q. b. Hope we're
nominated for town treasurer, and the
latter was elected on the second ballot.
The salary was fixed at 500 per year.
Peter L. Cooper was reelected alder.
man.
A water committee composed of E.
l.. Jones, chairman. George A. Mil
lington and +. W. Wilson, was elected.
There were two candidates for super
intendent of the water works. Five
ballots were taken. They all were
like and as follows: Joseph t. Hof-
fecker, votes; Thomas W. Wilson, 4
blank, |. The election was postponed
until next Monday night.
Il. f. Cook was reelected chief engi-
neer of the water works at salary OF
Sl5 per week and George Foreaker was
reelected assistant engineer at salary
of Sl1 per week.
The tax rate was fixed at Sc on the
800.
The bond of the treasurer was fixed
at $1,000.
The salary of the Superintendent Of
the water works was fixed at $3.50 pei
year and the bond at 81, 600
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
THE DoUGHERrY CASE.
To be Brought to "A speedy settlemnt-Il
debtness Of tho eN-CoIiector.

To be Brought to "A speedy settIemnt-Ip-
debtness Of the eN-coliector.
The action in chancery on Monday
whereby the complanants in the case
of John j. Dougherty's sureties VS..
tho Levy Court, are required TO close
the taking of testimony by February
oath, was taken on the motion of e.
G. Bradford for the Levy Court, in
order that the case should be speedily
determined. The complainants men
toned In the case are John j. Dough-
erty, William McMenamin, John A.
Boers, Joseph Stoeckle, Bernard Bon
.ner, Hugh Lynch, John McClalferty
and Thomas Toy, some of whom are
now deceased.
The amount which Dougherty is held
to be in arrears to the Levy Court for
taxes is GIG, 1853 A3. with interest from
June 2Sd, 1891. Upon his settlement
with the Lovy Court in March, 1891,
the court determined the amount with
which he stood charged to be s14, 43l. 81.
At the November meeting in the same
year, alleged Irregularities were dis
covered, and from an investigation an
additional amount of 81, 92l. 92 was de-
termined to be due.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
Marriages.

CvEIGH--UUTCHlNS-In Camden, on Janu-
ary 18th. iSgi, Ambrose Mcvegh of Wilmington
and Mo.lc $. Hutchins of Dover.
MOUSLEI I-MoNTGOMERY AT Union NJ. T..
parsonage, on February 81, 1895, by the Rev.
John u. c. Hanna, Charles p. MOusley and
Clara Il. Montgomery, both Of this city.
ORR-MCCREA-At Mt. Pleasant NJ. e. parsonage
Bellevue, Del. January asth, 1896, by the Rev
c. II. Williams, Joseph g. Orr and Sarah L.
NlcCrea, both Of Bellevue, Del.
WRIGHT-kING--At Union NJ. E parsonage,
on February 3D., 1896, BY the Rev. John D. c.
Hanna, Howard J. Wright Of this city and
Emma King of Philadelphia, Pa.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
Court nf Chanrerv.

Chancellor Nicholson sat in chancery
court on Monday. A peremptory rule
was issued upon the complainant in
the case of the Joseph Stoeckle estate
VS.. the Levy Court requiring the estate
to close testimony on February Gath.
Joseph Stoeckle was one of the sureties
of John j. Dougherty, the ex-tax col
lector. The estate was represented by
Benjamin Nields. The Levy Court was
represented by L. G. Bradford. The
case Of Ainscow VS.. Ainscow was con-
tinued unit. February 18th.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
DEFEATED an COMMITTED.
Action Taken Tuesday on the Senate Sui
stitute for the Senate Hond RilI

Action Taken Tuesday on the Senate SUBJ
stitute for the Senate Bond Bill.
Washington, Feb. 4.--The expected
action on the Senate substitute for the
Senate Bond bill was taken by the
committee on ways and means to-day.
The bill was brought up IN the com
mittee meeting and Mr.. Crisp moved
that the committee recommend the
House to concur in the Senate amend
ments. On the vote all of the Repub-
licans present voted "no'' and so did
two Democrats.
These we're: Dingley, Me. Dalzell,
Pa. Hopkins, III. Grosvenor, o. |;
Dolliver, la. (; Steele, Ind. johnson,
n. d.. Evans, Ky. Tawney, Mimi,
Republicans, and Turner, Ga. /; Tars-
ney, M. ; Democrats -Four Democrats,
Messrs. Crisp, Ga. Mcmillan, Tenn. (;
Wheeler, Ala. McLaurin, S. c., voted
to concur,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
SEEKING 0LEMRNcY.
Acting Governor Watson to he Petitioned
ON Behalf OF the Prisoner.

ON Behalf of tho Prisoner.
Josiah Marvel, counsel for John
View, who was sentenced Tuesday in
court of general sessions, to be impris-
oned two months, to stand one hour in
the pillory and to be whipped with 20
lashes, will attempt to have the cor
pora punishment remitted. View had
pleaded guilty to breaking DIR. John j.
Blacks clubhouse, and the Court had
no discretion in the matter of cor
poral punishment Yesterday Mr.. Mar
vel secured from Judges Cullen and
Marvel recommendation to Acting
Governor Watson to remit the corporal
punishment. The attorney general
made recommendation to tho same
effect,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
necisIon in Admirnltx.

Under an opinion filed by Judge
Butler in the United States district
court in Philadelphia Tuesday there
was dismissed the suit of Archibald
r. Hendricks, owner of the sloop Flora
b., against the owners of the steamer
Harrisburg brought to recover damages
arising from collieion between the
boats on the boats on the Delaware in
August 1894. 1t was held that the men
in charge of the Harrisburg were not
in fault.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
Measuring Boats.

Peter B. Ayars, deputy collector of
the port, returned yesterday from
two.days' trip down the State, where
he admeasured nine boats, which
land principally at Little Creek and
Mahon's Ditch. He will go to Phila-
delphia tomorrow and will measure
several boats in this city ON Saturday.
The readmeasuring is for the purpose of
reducing the net tonnage of the boats,
as provided in an act Of Congress
passed March I'd, 1880 Tho Mer-
chants and Miners steamer Howard was
the first Wilmington built ship to be
measured under the act.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
Attemnted Rnhhnrr.

Mrs Brown, residing at Elsmere, had
thrilling exnerience while returning
homo from the city on Saturday last.
After she had left the train at Elsmere
she was followed by negro, who at
tempted to rob her. She screamed and
a shifting train coming along frightened
the negro away. Mrs. Brown 10 suffer
ing from nervous shock,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
OROSSAN TO SUCCEED COOCH.
Secretary of State whiteman Is Authorit!
for the Announcement.

Calvin W. Crossan will succeed j.
Wilkins Cooch as Register of Wills Of
New Castle county, upon the expira-
tion of Mr.. Cooch's term in June.
Secretary of State j. Harvey Whiteman,
who was in Dover Tuesday, is au-
thority for the announcement.
Mr.. Crossan is resident OF Chris
tiana hundred. In 1886 he was elected
to the State Senate, and is at present
chairman of the Board of Trustees of
the Poor. He was candidate for the
Office of clerk Of the peace. The news
of Mr.. Crossan's appointment was
discussed at the Court House yesterday
morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06

A Lansing. Mich, dispatch says that
Prof. Samuel Dickie Of Albion, for the
past five years chairman of the ma
tinnal Prohibition committee, has notl-
fled the committee that be will not ac-
cept re election to that Office.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
Lsc,nro hx pr. nnlhnrn.

Owing to press of business, Hugh G.
Browne will not be able to make the
address at the Junior Order of United
American Mechanics entertainment at
the Opera House on Friday evening,
and the Rev. Merritt Hulburd, who is
a member OF Winona Council of this
city, will ofiiciate after 0 O'Clock.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-06
BRIDGETILLE's TOWN ELECTION.
Tho Retiring oouncilmen Reelected by q
Close Vote.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and JourDA

oPuuTHI UI ualeIIo anu JUuFUHT
Bridgeville, Feb. 4.-The town cleo
tion, yesterday, was extremely ex.
citing. The increased tax which last
years board had announced it would
levy in case Of reelection was fought
bitterly and many times it was con-
ceded that the mon progressive
ticket" had won the day. The colored
vote was brought out on this occasion,
which was the first time colored man
ever voted at the town election.
The retiring board was reelected by
a majority of 2S. The successful ticket
was as follows: G. W. Stradley, Alder
man r. Reese Layton, Assessor; j. b.
Stillson, Treasurer; Henry P. Cannon,
Thomas J. Gray, II. w. Viven, L. j.
Moore and Horace Sudler, members of
Town Council