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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-23
LocAL RKEKLrIEs.


James L. johnson of No. 903 Poplar
street died Tuesday morning.
Elizabeth A. Swain of Georgetown
has been granted an original widows
pension.
The Delaware Society of New York
will give its annual dinner on Tuesday,
February 18th.
William Sullivan, for 2s years a car
inspector on the p, w. & b. railroad,
died Monday.
Mrs. John B. McCallister, sister of
Postmaster Robert Gordon OF New
Castle, died at Elsmere Monday night.
Farmers in the vicinity of Whining
ton are pay ing particular attention to
the vaccination of cattle and horses and
are thus preventing the spread of an
thraX.
The directors of the Farmers Mutual
Fire Insurance Co., on Tuesday re.
elected William T. Porter president,
and W. A. La Motto secretary and
treasurer.
Copies of the journal of the House
of Repres natives have been received
at the Court House. The body of the
work runs up to l, 462 pages, and the
index to 1856 pages,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-23
DEATH OF CHARLES HARRIS.
Decease of an Eccentric Citizen o
Dover Monday Morning.
Probable Resumption of Sensational Con-
inst Thut WAS TemnnrariIX SetIlad TMn

Probable Resumption of 10 Sensational Con-
test That Was Temporarily Settled Two
Years Ago.
Special Correspondence OF Gnzetie and Journal
Dover, Jan. 90 Charles Harris,
aged 80 years, who was declared insane
IN December 1893, died at the board
ing house of Capt. Bonsall, on the pub
lie square, this morning, at $50
o'clock.
The death Of Harris will probably
reopen great contest that was tempo
rarily settled two years ago. The facts
of the contest are as follows: Harris,
native of Virginia, came here for his
health and employed Charles II. Butler
as companion. The old gentleman was
wealthy and spent his money lavishiy
on his companion and friends. lie
became infatuated with Butler and
appended to his will a codicil be-
queathing Butler S21, 900, L. S. Clark
So, 600 and two friends in Virginia
s3, 600 each. This caused Miss Sarah
ID. McPhail of Philadelphia, a niece of
Harris, to endeavor to take the old
gentleman away from Butler but the
attempt failed. Subsequently she ap-
piled for board of inquirendo de
lunatico, which was granted. The hear
ing lasted several weeks and both sides
employed the best legal talent obtaina-
BILE. Butler claimed that Miss Nc
Phail had turned the old gentleman
from her home and that he was only
taking care of him. Miss McPhail de-
clared that the old man was suffering
from senile dementa and that Butler
and his friends were using undue in
Auence over him in disposing of his
property. The jury declared Harris in!
sane and j. Francis Wilds was ap-
pointed his trustee. The old man s
securities were estimated to be worth
$3.50, He had been cared for dur
ing the last two years by two trained
| nurses.
Mr.. Butler stated to Every Evenings
correspondent this morning that he
will make no fight but expects the pro-
visions Of the will of Mr.. Harris to be
carried out. A contest will probably
begin when the will is filed for probate.
Dover, Jan. 21.-The remains of
Charles Harris will be taken to Nor
folk, Va. tomorrow for burial. Trus-
tee j, Francis Wilds, Undertaken Prit-
chett and friend will accompany
| them
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-23
ARMENIAN RELIBF COMMITTEE.
Special Day Desired TO he Observed-A
Public Meeting to BE Held.

Special Day Desired TO lie Observed-A
Public Meeting to BE Held.
At a meeting of the Armenian relief
committee at the residence of Il. Tat
nall Warner Monday evening it was de
cided to ask the pastors of all Chris
tian congregations in the State to OBJ
serve the first Sunday in February, or
one near that day, as special day for
services for Armenians and appeals for
financial assistance to the relief fund.-
Membership in the Armenian Relief
Association may be secured upon dona-
tion of 81, which will be counted as "A
membership fee.
A committee comprising Bishop Cole
man, the Revs. A. N. Keigwin and W,
A. Walling was appointed to 90, operate
with the Ladies' Auxiliary for pub
lie meeting. Another committee com.
prising E. I. Warner. George S.
Capelle, the Revs. II. Ashton Henry,
}. Il. Milligan, Philip b. Cabell, W.
A. Walling and Merritt Hulburd, was
appointed to take such action as il
should deem advisabls for the raising
Of money. Resolutions will be prepared
for publication asking that subscrip-
tions be received at the various news
paper offices.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-23
Quar- DEFEATED.
Organization of the Philadelphia Repub-
lican City Committee.

Organization of the Philadelphia Repub-
lican City Committee.
Philadelphia, Jan. 20. The Republi-
can city committee, composed of one
member from each of the 81 wards, or
ganized to-day on an anti-Quay basis.
The followers of David Martin, against
whose leadership the Quayites have
fought so bitterly for several months
past, cast 23 votes for the Martin
ticket, against 10 for the opposition.
four seats being contested, headed by
Sheriff Clement as chairman, were re-
elected. Israel W. Durham, the Quay
leader, was offered a place on the
auditing committee, but he declined it.
A resolution offered by the opponents
of Mr.. Martin, calling for an audit of
the committees finances for the last
two years was passed.
The Quay leaders admit temporary
defeat, but they declare they will con
tinue the contest for the control of the
organization.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-23
DELAWARE HIsronIoAL SOCIETY.
Many New Members Voted Upon at the
Meeting Monday Eveninr

Many New Members Voted Upon at the
Meeting Monday Evening.
At the meeting of the Historical
Society Monday night the following per-
sons were elected to active member
ship;
DIR. A. E. Frantz, DIR. H. p. Ewes,
j. A. McCauiley, f. G. Hardesty, Will
liam Davidson, Charles e. Dubell, the
Rev. Martin B. Dunlap, Harry En-
mons, Peter b. Ayars, Chief of Police
John +. Dolan, James S. Dobb, Pierre
du Pont, Peter J.. Ford, j. G. Dillon,
William NJ. Candy, Edgar NJ. Hopes,
Lewis B. Morrow. DR.. Smith Cooper,
William A. Pratt, Henry L. Evans,
George W. Dorsey, Liburne Chandler
and j. B. Bird. Miss Emma Lore was
elected an associate member
"Sand Mounds of Florida" an in.
teresting book by C. B. Moore, was
presented by Willard Salisbury, and
Edwin Hirst presented some old screws
and nails which we're taken from the
City Hall Tower when the clock was
put in. Joseph Jenkins, who put
in gratuitously at the rooms of the
society a hot water heating apparatus,
was rendered vote of thanks
Tho historiographer was instructed to
prepare sketch of the late N. b.
Smithers, and also resolutions on his
death and present them at tho next
meeting for action. Bishop Coleman
spoke feelingly of the deceased, who
was one of the vice presidents of the
society.
An invitation was extended Judge
Grubb to read at future meeting his
paper on 1.-THE judiciary of Delaware. +"
DIR. Il. G.. Shortidgo made the an
nouncement that at the next meeting
Dr. Stellwagon of Philadelphia will
read paper on "What Delaware Has
Done for the Medical Profession. .
Chief Justice Lore stated that DIR.
Mustard Of Lewes will read paper on
SCI aunS ~
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-23
sheriG's Sales.

Three lots with three.story brick
houses thereon, situated ON Reed street
between Monroe and Adams, the prop
erty Of Charles and Sarah l.. Mullin,
mortgagors, and &. M. and Anna M.
Weldin, wero sold at sheriff's sale on
Saturday to Tilghman Johnston. attor-
ney, for $50. The sale was for the pur-
pose of Strengthening ont title. The
stock OF Glanding Il Turner's grocery
store, Delaware avenue and West
street, was sold to Henry g. Conrad,
attorney, this morning for $40.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-23
omcIally Appointed.

The following order was issued from
the office of Adjutant General G. j.
Hart this morning:
General Orders No. 25--The follow
ing appointment is hereby announced
l. Pusey Wickersham to be colonel of
the First Regiment Infantry, N. G.
d., he will at once assume command
and be obeyed and respected accord
ingly. BY order of the Governor
Garrett j. Hart,
Adiutant General.
Onicial A. D. Chaytor,
1t. Col. and Assist. Q. M. Gen.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-23
wilmington wheslmen to Attend.

Capt. Henry Guss, of the Brandywine
Wheemen, and Howell Gilingham,
the president of the club, visited Will
mington yesterday and extended an iu-
vitation TO the club of that city to
attend the fair of the Brandywine
Wheelmen, which is to be held in the
Armory during the early part of Feb
ruary. The Wilmington cyclers ac-
ceptod and will attend tho fair in a
body ON the evening Of the Sth. The
West Chester visitors also made arrange
ments with the Wilmingtonians to make
a joint run the coming summer.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-23
sherlT,s sales.

A lot with frame buildings thereon
in the town Of Odessa, the property OF
Henry L.. Clayton, mortgagor, and
terre tenants, was sold at sheriff's sale
on Monday to Walter V. Woods for
SIS Another out of town sheriff. S
sale on Monday was at Mlddletown,
whore the property of Darrell i. Dun
ming was sold TO George W. Lockwood
for s.. 600.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-23
BIoYcLE oLrB ACTs.
1t viii Offer Reward for the Arrest and
Conviction of Thieves Who steal Wheels
from Members.

Conviction of Thieves Who steal Wheels
from Members.
At the meeting of the Wilmington
Bicycle Club Monday night it was de-
cided to make standing rule to offer
reward of $25 for the arrest and con
viction of persons stealing wheels, the
property of members. The rule goes
into effect at once, and in addition the
members will do all they can to prose-
cute Bicycle thieves
Within six months two members
have had wheels stolen from them, and
up to the present time nothing has
been heard of the wheels or the thieves.
The police have been working hard to
apprehend the guilty parties, but the
miscreants succeeded in covering up
their tracks so as to leave no trace of
their whereabouts.
The club has decided to break up the
stealing of bicycles and tho efforts of
the members will be directed toward
having heavy punishment administered
in each case where the thief is brought
to Justice
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-23
The Maron Mrecked.

A team owned by Harry Mcdowell
of Marshallton ran away from Second
and Market streets ON Monday. The
frightened horse ran down Market
street across the bridge and collided
with building on Guthrie's Lane.
The wagon was wrecked and the horse
was in iursIi
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-23
4 storehouse Destroyed by Fire.

A stable and storehouse in the rear
of the works of the Delaware Hard
Fibre Co., at Eleventh and Union
streets, was destroyed by fire about
o'clock Monday night. The building was
filled with hay and fibre. The hay was
quickly burned up, hut most of the
fibre was saved. The loss will be
about $1,000. The fire department was
summoned by an alarm from box No.
112, Pennsylvania avenue and Scott
atreet
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-23
Lesser Nn,nb,r Of sheriT,s sa,es.

The number of sheriff's sales to the
February term Of court is only about
one half that of those at the November
term. The explanation given for this
is that in the renewing of judgments
under the 10-year-rule, the lawyers
we're pretty thoroughly twisted, so that
although there are as many properties
to be brought to sale as usual the
lawyers did not get them ready in time
to be advertised.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-23
CHARaE NOT s susTAINED.
An Italian Accused by Fellow CountI
man of Misnsing the Mails.

man of Misusing the Mails.
John Decillis, an Italian, was ar
rested on Tuesday by United States
Marshal Lannan and locked up on the
charge of misusing the mails. The
charge was made by Samuel Peo, who
lives at No. lis Shipley street.
Peo turned over to United States
Commissioner S. Redmond Smith a
letter which DecIllis had previously
publicly acknowledged having written
to Peo. The letter, which was written
in Italian, was interpreted to Commits
ioner Smith by Police Officer Carmen
Di Mare. On the strength of the let
ter warrant was issued and the arrest
made. The prisoner was discharged
after close Interpretation of the letter.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-23
pebs to Rerome a Journalist.

Toledo, o., Jan. 2l. Eugene V.
Debs, last night, stated that be will
retire from the A. II. U. and enter the
field of journalism. He has received
offers from bQth New York and Chicago
papers, besides offers from capitalists
to establish paper of his own. He
has practically decided to accept the
offer of Chicago paper.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-23
nsath of Major nen,on.

Portland, Ore, Jan. 10. Joseph
Horace Heatnn, major and hrcvet
brigadier general, U. S. A., retired,
died here last night He served with
distinction in the Mexican war and the
war of the rebellion. He was born in
Salem. Mass, in 1915.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-23
nien Irom tha ,lnerntlon.

Mrs. Mary Mills, wife of Robert
Mills, of No. 906 Jefferson street, died
at the German Hospital in Philadel-
phia on Sunday from the effects of an
operation which had been performed
on Saturday. She was suffering from
a tumor The remains were brought
to this city and inferred yesterday
afternoon from the residence of her
husband, ..-..-
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-23

B. e o. engine No. 63S, attached to
train No. 253, jumped the track Tues
day morning while shifting cars on the
Landenberg branch. Nobody was in
iured, but travel was suspended for
short time.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-23
roinrn Of ,I,a tyno,a,a,i

New York, Jan. 20.-The United
States cruiser Cincinnati arrived in
port this morning from Key West,
where she has been since August
looking out for Cuban filibustcrs,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-23
DR.. Mesropinn,s nrothers Sale.

DIR. Mesropian, the Armenian, has
received word that his two brothers
and their families, who live in Yozgat,
are safe. The doctor thinks that relief
will be more easily distributed by the
missionaries than by the Red Cross
Society.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-23
Tba wr,rbtCase.

John w. Wright, the plaintiff in the
recent damage case against the Will
mington City Railway Co., was in the
corridor of the Court House Monday
When asked if the case was TO be con
tinued he answered afiirmatively.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-23
Innnrnnce on. plrectors.

The newly elected directors of the
New Castle County Mutual Fire In
surance Co. met on Monday afternoon
and organized by eleeting William
Candy, President; Edward L. Bellah,
Vice. President and Mark M. Ceaver,
Secretary and Treasurer.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-23
Ankln snrninn,I.

Miss Mary Moore, clerk at Ken
nard's dry goods store, sprained her
ankle BADLY while skating on the She'll
pot last Friday night, She is confined
to her home, near New Castle, by the
in iurv
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-23
Increasing the capacity.

F. Blumenthal & Co., on Monday
leased the entire five-story building at
Fourth and Orange streets, for store
house. The firm will occupy the build
ing during the week. The capacity of
the hair plant will be doubled,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-23
hinsas yyiIiin,ns nsnd.

Moses Williams, 20 years of age, died
at Elan, Pa, last Saturday. The re-
mains were inferred at Elan Monday
Mr.. Williams had many friends in
this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-23
amoun, og the License Money,

1t was ascertained on Monday that
the license money paid by milk dealers
into the city treasury amounted TO
81, 800, which in all probability will be-
refunded to those who paid IL.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-23
struck far Wages.

Eleven employees of F. Bumenthal &
Go. quit work Saturday on account of
wages. Tho strike was very quiet
affair. The men asked for their money
which was given them and they de-
parted.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-23

Deputy Sheriff Thomas Giffin, who
has been ill for some time, died on
Sunday at the residence of ex-Sheriff
Philip r. Clark, No. Sl3 West street.
Death resulted from complication of
diseases due to old age.
The funeral took place yesterday
morning. The bod, was inferred near
Stanton.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-23
DEATH OF THOMAS GIFFIN
His Decease Sunday After a
Lingering Illness.
DEPUTY SHERIFF MANY YEARS
Also Mayor of New Castle a
Long Time.

A Sketch of His Life Passed the Three
Score aud Ten Niark-with One Excep-
tion Was Assistant to All tho sherIffs OF
This County for More Than Forty Years.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-23
Hundrad.
Na1lle

Mr. GiIlin also served ag the first
mayor of the city of New Castle. He
was elected in 1870 and served for 10
years.
Gov: Biggs appointed Mr.. Giffin
notary public. He was reappointed by
Gov. Reynolds and was serving out the
latter appointment at the time of his
DEATH
Deceased was known by everybody
who had business with tho sheriff's
Office and he was exceedingly popular
with all. He was courteous and
obiging to fault and was familiarly
known as "Uncle Tommy" He re-
mained unmarried all his life and de-
voted his time to his business.
John Gitlin, millwright, living at
No. Is Vandever avenue, a brother, is
the only survivor of the family.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-02-21
MhItelnw nold sn1cnndon.


 Phoenix, Ariz., Feb, 20-The Los An geles delegation, headed by Mir, Mont gomery and John Converse of that city. serenaded Governor Hughes, Chief Jus tice Baker and Whitelaw Ried last night MT, Converse acted as spokes- man for the crowd at each place. Gov ernor Hughes made a neat reply, in which he said that the interests of Ar- Hona and Southern California were identical, and that in case of emer- geney Arizona would assist California in any measure before congress.
 Chief Justic Baker also replied brief ly, thanking the gentlemen for their testimonial and pleading illness as his excuse for the making t more fitting speech.
 MT. Reid spoke Of the unity of in- terests of Southern California and Arizona, and recommended the cultiva- tion of closer commercial relationship. This festival practically winds up the work of the delegation, whose mission in cementing the relations of Arizona and Southern California in matters of common interest now pending before congress may be said to have been highly successful.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-02-21
In a Natural Gas town.

Wabash. Ind, Feb. 2O.-There was consternation in 500 families in this city early yesterday morning when the nat ural gas fires suddenly went out, leav- ing them without fire when a blizzard was blowing and the mercury was rap idly going down to the zero point. The sudden cutting off of the fuel supply was caused by the bursting of the main that connects the city with the natural gas field at a point several miles dis tant. The weather was so cold and the wind blowing at such furious rate that speedy repair of the main was inn possible, and during the entire day the line was of no use A great deal of suf- fering resulted before the break could be repaired, for many could not get fuel at any price.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-02-21
A MARKET MANS LUCK,
SAVED AT THE VERY BRINK
 OF TIVE GRAVE.
Made Over New from the Solss Of Ills Feet to tho Top of Ills Head, by Prot
 0lyl Croshy's Prize Formula.

s1 was sick for nearly two years" said George H. Dunning, of Faneuil Hall Market, the historic landmark of Boston. "I was run down, had nervous pyostra. lion, lost my appetite, could not sleep without opiates, had little control over my limbs, was so light-headed that l was afraid to walk about alone, could not see except through blur, had a constant pain in the pit of my stomach, and had abandoned business, pleasure, and, prac- tically, life itself. When the crisis came I was out of my head and my temperature was up to ros degrees. When the neigh- bors came to inquire the doctor told them that was past hope. My nurse made another appointment, as if it was certain that my death would come in five days at the outside.
 1T had one chance in hundred, and I took that chance. All the doctors and medicines had failed in my case, and ! threw them all over. Itseells as if there are new kinds of diseases in these days of steam and electricity and new treat nents are needed.
 "Puritana was just what I needed. When got bottle and began using 1t I found that was being made over new, just as it says, from the soles of my feet to the top of my head.
 "It stopped that miserable pain at the pit of my stomach; it made me eat like a hungry man and sleep like healthy, tired man. It cleared my head 50 that I can now see without glasses and walk home through the crowded ,stsaoes Viii. out the least danger of fallaaehg down gpder the horses feet. .s
 Ut seems Ig6od to gessSack to the rnarket agSG, and ,jaapssgskes me want to RGgAthsFman who discovaed Puritana wheit Frealize thak1uanaasssl, even better than Awas before I was tyken sick. My wife ssys that it is prepssterous to say that al thing but Ptfisa ana saved my life, forit a&o saved me frgsn the danger of paralysk. At thhsatssisYe ny friends would not haJ giysS rNo cents for my chances. That is3 3Ehy do not lose chance to tell abqht Puritana; for I believe a grea, many Ues could be saved if people only knSH what itswould do.
 "I will never be without Puritana as long as live, and believe that will be some time, as am growing younger and happier'every day."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-02-21
DR. GUNNING,S QUEEN.
The Term He Applied to His Wife on (
 OcCnsiun- Nypre " Nftutsaps Vestify.

The Term He Applied to His Wife on One
 Occasion-More Witnesses Testify.
 New York, Feb. 20.--The trial of the suit for separation instituted against the Rev. Dr. Josiah H. Cunning of Brooklyn by his wife, Mary c. Cunning, was continued before Justice Van Wyck in the supreme court, Brooklyn, to-day. The first witness called was Isaac M. Lawrence, clerk in the water tax department. Lawyer Jenks exam ined him.
 Did you ever see Dr. and Mrs. Gun ming together?"
 Yes"
 Did Dr. Cunning ever speak of his wife in your presence?"
 Yes; once he alluded to her as the mistress of my house, my queen, EX-Judge Penney found out that Dr. Cunning had loaned money to Law renee, but could not make the witness say that he was prejudiced in the case. | Frank w. Fisher, theater usher, who lives at 1,02e Bedford avenue, was next called. lJlu you CNCI llSot VI speak of Harry Gunning?" asked Law yer Jenks.
 Yes said Fisher '1One day when Harry and I were.standing on a Fulton street corner Mrs. Cunning and an other woman passed. Mrs. Cunning said to her companion, There's that loafer!' , E3 What did Harry say to that?" He said: Oh, that's all rightn" What did you say?"
 well, I didn't know at first but she meant me" That wouldn't have astonished you?" l Indeed. it would. "
 The cross examination of the witness l developed the fact that Fisher was for I ten years connected with a gambling place on Myrtle avenue, Brooklyn.
 'Dld you ever see Harry in thai place?" ex-Judge Penney asked.
 No, sir.'