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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-13
Murderer Dying In His Cell,

BARRIE, Ont, Nov. l8.-Michaol Bren-
nan, the convicted murderer Of Banker J.
A. Strahy, is dying in his cell. His exc
cutipn was set for Jan. 10, but nobody ex-
poets him to live that long.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-13

The cold wave which has been making
the inhabitants of the far West uncomfor-
table for several days is slowly heading
this way and Wilmington will get touch
of it night or to morrow. Yesterday tie
thermometer marked from 10 degree:
below zero over the DakotaS and northern
Montana and was below the freezing point
over all the western country anu as far
south as northern Texas. This style OF
weather seemed ra her inclined to remain
in the West however, and from al reports
received was moving in this direction 1t
IL not likely that tho East will be visited
by u heavy frost, but it promises to be
enough colder tonight to make the change
more noticeable
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-13

Upon the invitation of Corse Payton,
Mayor JetfcriS and the members of City
Council last night attended tho perform
ancs "Flirtatlon'' at the Grand Opera
House. The invited guests occupied IL
tOrmance.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-13

MONTREAL, Nov 13-Judge Loranger,
in the superior court yesterday gave judg
mcnt declaring illegal the early closing by
law, which when adopted by municipali
ties forces dry goods, grocery and Other
shops to close at o'clock each night
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-13
THE DUCHESS WEDDED.
Duke of Sutherland's Widow Be-
comes Lady Rollit.
IGNOBLE BRITISH MOBILITY"

An Interesting Chapter Relating to the
Titled Arislocracy of England-A Dis
reputable Duke Who Forsook His Wife
and Family for an Adventures.
LONDON, Nov. 13.-Sir Albert X. Rollit,
member of parliament for tho south di-
vision Of 1slington, was married yesterday
to the Dowagor Duchess of Sutherland.
As Mrs. Blair, the dowascr duchess Wis
tied the United States with the third duke,
afterwards hor husband, Il fow years ago.
After the third dukes death, in 1872, she
disputed his will with the present duke,
his son, and as one of tho results the dow.
ager duchess spent six weeks in Holloway
Jail for contempt of court in burning the
important documentary evidence. The
trouble eventually was compromised. Sir
Albert X. Rollit is y wealthy ship owner,
and is Conservative in politics.
Mary Caroline Mitchell was the daugh.
tor Of tho late iicv. Richard Mitchell, d.
D., principal Of Hortford college, Oxford,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-13

Lots of home references in favor of DR.,
Slmm.' White PIlmonic Balsam as the
great cure fer sore throat and diseases Of
lungs. II always cures and prevents con.
SUMPTION for coughs, &c, 6yj k.Ls
street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-13
The Weather,

For eastern New York, eastern Pennsyl-
vania and New jersey; Fair; cooler;
northwesterly winds
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-13

Most OF the consunDIves that come to
US are inourablc. They have neglected
until too late but still there are cases that
come on time and are cured by Dr.Slnm's
WalLe pullnonlc Balaam anu Vaaathbls
Pills Depot CIV King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-13
DAnf llrlnY n N,nuieut.

But go to L. W. Megowcn, 10th and
Tatnall streets, for small or large mem
orlals in marble or granite. Lowest prices
for good work
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-13
supper.

A supper will be given by the .ad,cs Of
Newport NJ f.. Church, in Red Mon 5
lInll,on Thursday evening November 18th
YiCkCts % Ccnts. /
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-13
nr. Slmms White Pulmor.c l}nisam, the

famous throat and lung specific cures
hoarsenass, sore throat Group, etc. For
cOnsum pt.on 1t Is splendid preventing
and cnring evsn hopeless casss For 4lI.
at COG King st.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-13

and q distinguish
ed scholar. II er
first husband was
Captain Arthur
kindersley Blair,
q member of an
old Sonicrsetshire
family, who was
c d ucatcd at OK
ford, and served in
the Criir,oa and the
Indih II III u tiny
with the Seventy
first Hi 6 h la II d
Light infantry.
Mrs. Blair casually
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-13

The vigilance of Charles Coppock, q
member OF the Chester Board Of Health,
undoubtedly prevented a frightful aCc'
dent tonight. Mr.. Coppocll came from
Philadelphia on the Wilmington accomo-
dation, due at Chester at : Of and, for a
short cut walked over the Philadelphia,
Wilmington g. Baltimore Railroad bridge,
spanning Chester Creek.
On the west side he met three horses
galloping madly up the track towards the
bridge and vainly endeavorcd to stop
them. They passed with II rush, but as
they reached the bridge two Of tho horses
turned aside.
HORSE WEDGED IN TIE TRACK.
The third horse galloped on the bridge
and fell through the ties, becoming firmly
wedged therc
Mr.. Coppock drove the other two horses
off the track and ran back to the cross
ing tender, whom he informed of the acct
dent. The latter seized his lantern and
ran down the track and arrived just in
time to stop the Wilmington express,
which was coming at q lively speed and
would not have been able to stop in time
to avoid striking the horse.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-13
STOCK AND PRODUCE MARKETS.
Closing Quotations of the Now York and
Philadelphia Exchanges.

NEW YORK, Nov. l2-Leading professional
dealers tested the stock market again in the
early session today, and endcavored to empha
size the lower prices for American securities in
London. Closing prices:
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-13
C,A.5ESPTA.

Tho ia:- n
'ss;is'' ''s|'' Zz8zz1zW ill., III II;
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-11-13
SAVED A BAD WRECK.

Had the engine struck the horse it
would have been derailed and plunged
the cars down 2O.feet embanllment The
police, under Sergeant Meath, took charge
Of extritating the horse and after an
hours hard work got it out of the tics
with ropes and block. In the meantime
the express was switched on the south
bound track and passed the obstruction.
The horse was the PAGER Maggie May,
with record of 2.2O belonging to William
i. May, Of Claymont, and was in foal.
The other two horses were n ycarling and
II a2-ycar old colt of the PAGER Saladin and
were uninjurcd. The horses escaped from
Mays stock farm at Claymont, Del.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-05

The time has now come when those for
the majority and those for the minority
report at Galveston can and should
MI unite heartily In our fight against
Dudley usvrnation and for the preser-
walton OF the Democratic party, Its prln-
clples, practices and Integrity,
Let every man who has heretofore
complained because we were not az
gressive enough prepare now to act.
TO work with untirlug zeal with full
knowledge that we are all united. that
there Is no difference among us, and
that the life, the fortunes, the honor Of
Democracy are at stake. Let each
county catch the step and all the cnun-
ties move in solid phalanx. Let II be
known that no power can disfranchise
the Democrat, and that no organization
can convert the Democratic party into
a free silver party, that no device can
prevail. for or by whomsoever adopt
ed, by which our Views shall not be
heard In the Democratic counsels OF the
state and OF the nation. We viii send
our delegates 10 the state conventions
and those delegations win nstitute a
recognized part OF the aiqte Democratic
convention. To be plain. II may be
that free silver delegations In the state
convention will attempt TO carry out
the plan OF Acknowledgement inaugnr-
ated by Mr.. Dudley. but we win not be
disfran-chi-sed. and Mr. Dudley and
his CONDUCTORS desire TO hold free sill
yer state convention In the same man
ner that they are holding free silver
county primaries, they may do SO, end
we, as Democrats, will part from them
in sorrow when they leave us, but we
viii nominate a Democratic ticket for
the state, and we will send Democratic
delegates to Chicago.
RUFUS HARDY,
Chairman Sound Money Democratic
Executive Committee.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-05

BY the date fixed for our conference
the state executive committee and
county executive committees will have
had ample time TO abandon their policy
of disfranchiscmert II they intend to
do so. II they shall not have done so
by TINT date. we 'will know know that
Il Is indeed war to the knife and knife
10 the Hit. and II perforce II needs must
be 30. let all sound money Democrats
IN counties where dlsfranchkement
has occurred hold meetings TO perfect
their organization and TO prepare 10
carry out the suggestions contained
therein and to send representative
Democrats to attend the Dallas meet
Ing.
RUFUS HARDY,
Chairman Sound Money Democratic
Executive Committee.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-05
POPULISTS MEET.
WILL PUT our A FULL TICKET IN
rAaaANT COUNTY.
County conventio. TO Nominate Cam
disate- WIN Convene in Fort
warsA April sssh.

The Populist executive committee &C
Tnrrant county met al the court house
yesterday for the purpose OF setting q
date for the county convention. al
which time nominations for county Of
ficers will be made.
In the absence of ]. Il. Martin. the
chairman OF tho committee. Mr.. Abe
Harris acted as president pro tenn. II
was agreed that a full county ticket
VIII be put out for all the county and
district Offices
A discussion arose upon the ques-
tion of holding the county conyen-
ton prior to the time set for the DEM
ocratic primary. a motion finally pre-
vailed to hold the convention on the
fourth Tuesday In Aprii.
A motion WIS made to have all par
ties desiring Office to make their Wishes
known either at this meeting or some
time before the convention.
a motion carried to have Representa-
tlon to the county convention for one
delegate TO every ten voters.
The chairmen OF each precinct were
requested to call a meeting at their re-
spective voting places not later than
the 2Sth Inst. 10 select delegates to the
county convention.
The list Of precincts IN the county
was called md vacancies OF ohairmon
supplied by reappointment
The following resolution was read
and adopted;
Whereas. local newspapers and de-
signing persons are trying to make the
impression that the Republicans and
Popullsts have agreed upon fusion
ticket for the coming election, and
Whereas. such action In calculated to
deter Democrats and Republicans from
uniting with us In our work OF reform
and
Whereas. we are opposed to lodging
nm issue In which principle Is involved.
therefore
Resolved, that while we extend q cor
dial welcome TO all Republicans and
Democrats who believe no we do that
the two old parties have forfeited all
claim to public confidence to unite with
us In our demands for reform. we cx-
poet no assistance from the Republic
cans or Democrats as long as they ad-
here to the old parties. and win not
fuse with anybody or party except un-
der the Populist banner.
A speech was made pending the
adoption OF these resolutions by Stump
Ashby which drew q crowd OF engcr
listeners. In his own inimitnbie way.
Mr.. Ashby sandwiched his thrusts at
Democracy and Rcpublicanism with
many amusing anecdotes and express
sions and kept the crowd In roar OF
laughter After several speeches by
Populiat politicians. the committee adj
journed.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-05

Would It not be wen TO call that
scheme Some name In Keeping with ita
character and air II until every Texas
town would repudiatc any connection
with Il? What made our forefot,iers
have o little racket with England. and
kick her out OF this rountiy's manage
mcnt except the outrageous custom Of
taking orr people 70 strange land for
triai2 No land can show better jufics
than the settlers In this country; no
land cnn show more honest and upright
Judges than we have now. OF courSn
II Is n new thlng. hut II IN nevertheless
a fact; they are yet Handicapped by
thia Paris Jurisdiction. but II Will soon
be over nrlest congress fercnif the bill.
1t seems that Af1foneas ~ fakirg the
lead in It's rapcal. That'n Just What we
country is awarming with people from
Texas and Who hnve hosts OF friends
IN Texas who can vote for congrerfnen
this IAN, The Issue is judicial home
rule. The pinn Is to appeal now to
Texas conure,gmen to defeat the "lt-
10 hlll" We hope the patriotic people
VIII write 10 their congressman and
senators 30 not allow that bill 70 pass,
taking away from NJ our right az Anne
ricnr citizens, for no other reafon than
10 help one town Ia tho efata. There IL
going 10 be Hoiuc red-hot caulreiFn
work done by these people u that bill
pasSeg 1t IL an outrage for Doodle
only.
when we started this town cornDany
We thought e. men worth $1,000 each
would be q big thing We nSw have
twice that number end arr keeping
right along We nov feel that wc need
100 mon worth from yiu0o 70 $4,000.
.'Wei what can you all DO when you
rcf your iocatinn2" nakld 9 mar the
other day. what IN there such a
crowd cannot do" wc anawtred. I'm
ccnlparssau with fivnlsg-
we are Waiting and working Tor one
cfrt.in u,'ns ana - Hegn ns ,h ,s.5
called. Then an hnudp and The pro1ic
fgiil know "fui parilcuInrar Until
then We VIII effoil every name that IL
sent from the Willing workers. who are
worth u laaat ssooc ssho vsat 70 To-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-05
McEIree's Wine Of Cardui is

McEIree's Wine Of Cardui is
the best medicine to relieve
these common complaints. 1t
goes right to the root Of the DIFF
ficulty-in the menstrualorgans-
and corrects the trouble there.
When the menstrual function is
regulated, the headache and
backache and thousand ard one
other aches and pains disap-
pear. That's the relief a wo-
man wants, permanent, ALSO
lute cure.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-05

PARADISE, TEX, April 4.--Cspecial)
IN. n. Beck has sold his stock OF
drugs TO 4. J. Harrington OF Spring.
town. The stock will be moved at
The Monitor-register., 1896-05-22
Board Of Assessors Meet.

The Salem County Board of Assessors
met in the Court House, Salem, on Satur-
day. Mr.. Geo. A. Citizens was elected
chairman and Geo. W. Hewitt secretary.
The following motion was adopted !:
That all bank stock held in this county
shall be assessed at the value found by
adding the capital stock, surplus and un-
divided profits of each bank, aud dividing
the sum by the number of shares.
The result of such action will make the
assessment of the stock of the banks in
this county as follows:
Salem National Bank stock 800 per
share-par value, $50.
City National Bank, $130-par value,
800.
First National Bank, of Woodstown,
$300-par value. 500.
Cumberland National Bank stock at
$500.
Bridgeton National Bank, 5000.
First National, of Woodbury., 800
par value, $50.
Farmers and Mechanics, of Woodbury.,
$145-par value, 500.
First National of Glassboro, $156-par
value, $780,;
Swedesboro National Bank, SAT.
Each assessor was instructed to de-
mand from each bank a statement of the
list of stockholders of such bank, residing
in the city, township or borough of which
he is assessor.
The Monitor-register., 1896-05-22

The teachers of the public school are
preparing an interesting entertainment
appropriat to the anniversary they al.
ways celebrate, but this year Decoration
Day will be observed by the school on
Friday afternoon, the Goth. All the vet
Grams in this vicinity are invited to be
present to witness the exercises by the
scholars, which will be of a patriotic
character. AS many of the ex-soldiers
as can be mustered will assemble at the
East Avenue Hotel at 1 O'Clock, and
from there they will escort their invited
oomrade, William P. Hsines, to the
school grounds. The exercises COM
mence at 1.15. At about $50 Mr.. Haines
will make an address, taking for his sub.
iect "Reminiscences of the War" II
the weather permits, the meeting will be
held in the school yard. Mr.. Haines was
a member of Company F, Twelfth Regi-
ment, NJ. Volunteers, and carried the
musket nearly three years along with
several Woodstown veterans, all of whom
have heard him speak and all say he is
a very interesting and entertaining
talker.
The Swedesboro Times editorially says
"Wm. p. Haines, the Fighting Quaker,
as he is called, is known to be a man o.
rare ability and as fearless in maintaining
his opinions as he proved himself in
battle. No man in Gloucester county is
more highly esteemed for good qualities
and his word is as good as gold anywhere
Honesty and straightforwardness in al
business transactions are his most stric'
principle" -.
Our citizens should not miss thit
opportunity to hear him relate his expert
ences at the meeting next Friday.
The Monitor-register., 1896-05-22

Mrs. Nathan Kidd and Miss C,.r,
Royal spent Sunday with John Fureeaor
and wife.
Joseph Avis and wife entertained owe,
Sunday their cousin, Charles McKarson
of Philadelphia.
Willard Kidd, of PHILADELPHIA. who +;
always a welcome guest, was entertained
over Sunday by his aunt, Hannah Kidd
Elwood Steward and family. of Phila
delphia, spent Sunday with his parents
Thomas Steward and wife, the latte
being in poor health.
Mrs. Verna Leonard, who is spendin,
a short time with her parents, Joseph &
Black and wife, was at church on Supds,
morning looking as bright as a new pin
Mary A. Gordon visited her home her,
last week for the first time since she lef
the hospital at Chester Pa, where sb,
had a very successful operation performed
the removal of a tumor weighing sixt,
pounds. She furnishes an example o
what can be done for humanity in tn,
way of surgery, and more particularly O
what has been done at this institution.
The Monitor-register., 1896-05-22
THE News FROM Two COUNTIES.
HarrfsonvIlie notes.

H~RrrfsOnv1l1o Notes.
Straw berries and cream will soon be in
order again.
Mrs. Deborah Madara has been quite
poorly for some time past.
Mrs. Sallie j. Patton, of PHILADELPHIA,
is visiting VIM. V. Dubois and wife this
week.
Potato bugs are playing havoc with
potato vines. not leaving out the early
tomatoes.
The prospect for a hay crop is at
present not very fattering on account of
dry weather.
Mrs. John virgins went to Bridgeton
on Monday, where she will visit relatives
for a few days.
William Pimm and wife attended the
funeral of his uncle, Joseph Lambert, at
Alloway, IN Sunday last.
Chas. Horner is having a new roof and
other improvements made at his farm
house in the tenure of Frank Kirby.
The H~arrisonville public school closed
last week. The notes of the old school
bell will be heard no more until Septem.
Der.
Columbus G. Avis, of Lincoln Mills,
has bought the Richmantown mill
property, where he will move in the near
future. Mr.. Avis will be greatly missed
here.
On Wednesday evening of last week the
Ladies' Aid Society elected their officers
for the ensuing year: President, Mrs.
Blackiston; Vice-P President, Mrs. Mary
Dubois; Secretary, Miss Alynda Pimm:
Treasurer, Mrs. Sallie Pimm.
A birthday surprise was given Mrs.
Rachael White at the home of her son-in-
law, Thos. Fox, On Monday afternoon, in
honor of her SD birthday. It was a
complete surprise. The company enjoyed
the time in a very social way. All were
invited to surround and enjoy the deli
cacies of the table spread with good
things brought by the company, to which
all did ample justice. After the evening
bad been enjoyed by singing and music,
prayer was offered by Rev. VIM. E.
Blackiston, they then returned to their
homes, wishing Mrs. White other birth
day returns and at last q home beyond
the tide of life. Those present were
Rev. VIM. Blackiston and wife. Nathan
r. Wilkinson and wife, George Wilkin-
son and wife, William Pimm and wife,
Samuel White and wife, T. A. Marshall
and wife, of Slarptown; Richard Fox
and wife. T. j. Hurff and wife and
William V. Dubois and wife.
The Monitor-register., 1896-05-22

Anumber of friends and neighbors met
at the pleasant home of Joseph T. Hewitt,
on Dickinson street, last Friday after
noon, to help celebrate his Both birthday.
1t was a pleasant occasion. Those pres
emit were: Frank Carney and wife, s. S.
Jess, wife and mother; William Smell
baker, wife and daughter, Mary Ann;
John Mats, wife and daughters, Maud
aud Della; Nelson Curry, wife and
daughters, Edna and Erma; William
Goforth, wife and sons, John and Harry;
Mayor Richman, wife and son, Walter;
Israel Hewitt and wife, Clifford Flitcraft
and wife, d. r. Cruise and wife, j. II.
Turner, wife and daughters, Florence
and Mabel; Joseph Turner, wife ard
daughters, Aida and Ada; Chas. Turner,
wife and sons, Harry and Clarence; Len
Bachman and wife, Frank Vanleer, wife
and daughter, Leona; Mrs. Caddie Girls
pin, Samuel Barber and wife, Foster
Vanmeter, son and daughter. Wilbert
and Emma.
The Monitor-register., 1896-05-22

A MOS PETERSON, JR., Executor OF
N Stacy Peterson, deceased, by direction
Of the Surrogate OF the county Oh Salem,
hereby gives notice to the creditors of the
said Stacy Peterson. deceased, to bring IN
their debts, demands and claims against
the estate of the said ~decedent, under oath
or affirmation. within nine months from the
Of any action thereof against the said Ex-
ecutor. AMOS PETERSON, Or,
Dated Apr. %, 1895. Executor.
The Monitor-register., 1896-05-22


Joseph Pickens, of Philadelphia, spent
Sunday here.
Thomas Cooney spent Tuesday in
Philadelphia.
Samuel Snyder. of Bayside, spent Sun
day with his family.
Otis Titus, of Philadelphia, spent Sun
day with his parents.
Ella Anderson, of Dudley, spent Sun.
day with relatives here.
Bridget Hayes is spending some time
with relatives in Philadelphia.
Joseph Hayes and j. Guvorn, of Cam.
den. spent Tuesday at Mrs. Cooneys.
Sarah Corson and son Clark spent 8
few days W 18th her parents in Camden.
Mrs. James Torton, of Pennsgrove,
spent Tuesday with Mrs. James SWeeten'
Mrs. David Simpkins, of Philadelphia.
spent Saturday with Mrs. Alex. Justice,
Nettie Anderson, daughter of VIM. an(
Crissie Anderson, was buried on Sunday.
Carrie and Emma Strimple have gone
to Bayside to spend a few days with their
father.
Mr.. and Mrs. O'Mara and Harry CARR
son, of Philadelphia, spent Sunday with
Pat Dugan.
Edward Armstrong, of San Francisco,
Cal, has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs
David Firestone.
Minnie Justice and friend, of Philadel.
phia, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Jacob Justice.
The M. E. Church will hold a straw
berry festival on Saturday evening, May
23d. Everybody invited.
VIM. Fl. Pedrick, one of our Oldest and
most respected citizens, passed away on
Thursday and was buried from his late
residence on Monday.
The regular quarterly meeting services
were held in the M. E. Church on Sunday
morning. Rev. E. @. Hulse preached one
of his very able sermons.
Mary Justice had a curiosity in the
shape of a chicken having three feet.
Suppose the extra one was to scratch up
the Mckinley boom in this place.
Alex. Justice caught his foot in some
loose carpet on the stairs recently, which
caused him to tumble and break one of
his toes. Expect he said: "Bless house
cleaning time"
The Monitor-register., 1896-05-22
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Notice..

TOHN H. TURNER, Administrator of
u A~ntonette l.. Run, deceased, by direc-
ton of the Surrogate of the county Of Sale m,
hereby gives notice TO the creditors of the
said Antonette l.. Run, deceased, to bring
in their debts. demands and claims against
the estate of The said deeedent. under oath
or affirmation, within nine months from the
date hereof, or they Will be forever barred
OF any action thereof against the said Ad-
ministratOr. JOHN II. IURNER,
Dated May 6, 1885. 81 Administrator.