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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-31

aid. commander of the First brigade of
the National guard Of New York state,
has resigned after forty years Of SER
vice. He announced his retirement in
hts home last night at dinner given
Ito number Of officers in celebration of
his fortieth anniversary as member of
the National guard.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-31

Mining company, owner of the Gold Ball
mines. in Sskiyou county, to recover $1S.-
$50 1t Is alleged that 81 45O of the amount
is due to Albert Ball. general manager of
the mine, and the remainder Is claim
for legal services preferred zy A. Everett
Ball. The accounts Hve been assigned
to Scott.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-31
Will Quit Business

OSKALOOSA, Iowa, Dec. 30.-The
Farmers and Traders State Bank closed
its doors today. The following card from
the directors was displayed: This
bank will receive no more deposits, but
will at once pay it's depositors in full as
fast as their claims may be presented"
The bank had found business unprofit-
able and it was the desire of majority
of the stockholders to go out Of busi-
ness.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-31
Eckels Saws Goodbye

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3O.-Comptroller
of the Currency Eckels, whose resigna-
ton will take effect tomorrow, called on
the president to pay his respects and
say good-by. Mr.. Eckels will leave for
Chicago tomorrow morning. His sue
cessor, Mr.. Charles G. Dawes. will quail
fy as comptroller tomorrow and take
charge Of the office next Monday.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-31
A Crazy Passenger

ALTOONA. Pa. Dec. S0.-Adam F.
PETER. who had second-class transporta-
ton from New Vim, Mimi. to Hamburg,
jumped through car window Of the
Atlantic express in the vicinity Of South
Park this morning and was instantly
killed. PETER was demented.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-31
A Permit Granted

DENVER, Col, Dec. 30-Chief of Police
Farley has granted a verbal permit to
Billy Woods and Bob Armstrong for
sparring contest at the Coliseum hall jan
uary Is. Woods is the well known pugilist
who assisted in the training of Corbett
for his fight with Fitzsimmons at Carson
City. Armstrong is a negro.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-31
The Reichsrath

VIENNA, Dec. 30.-An photographic
letter IF Emperor Francis Joseph, ad-
dressed to Baron Won Gautsch Won
Frankenthurn, the Austrian Premier, is
gazetted, ordering the session of the
Reichsrath to be closed.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-31
The Rodeo Tunnel

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. SO.-General
Superintendent Storey Of the Valley road
states that the contract for the long tun-
mel near Rodeo will be let in February It
will be the third longest in the State.
the total length being 500 feet. The cost
is estimated at nearly half million dol
lars.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-31
Gone to Canton

WASHINGTON. Dec. S0.-Assistant
Secretary Day left Washington tonight
for short visit to Canton. He will re-
turn Sunday. Commander Hanford has
been ordered to take charge Of the Tenth
lighthouse district at Buffalo. in place Of
Commander Jewell. 4.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-31
1ndia's Costly Famine

CALCUTTA, Dec. lit is stated
that the recent famine cost the treas
ury GS00,000, while loans to agriculturists
and the suspension of taxes (mainly re-
payable) absorbed another a30OO0O, ir-
respective of charitable contributions,
which approached 81.750,000
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-31
Killed His Sister-in-Law

WILDWOOD. W. Va, Dec. 3O-James
Mccoy forbade his sister-in -law, Miss
Shamblin to go to school, but she took
her books and started. He followed her
and struck her a heavy blow on the
neck, killing her instantly. Mccoy is
described as q man of violent temper
He has been arrested.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-31
An Indian Petition

CHICAGO, Dec. 30.-The Posts WASH
ington special says: The Iowa tribe of
Indians, living in Kansas and Nebraska,
have just sent to Congress a petition
asking to have their tribal trust funds
distributed pro rata among the members
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-31
An Iowa Town Burned

OSKALOOSA, Ia, Dec. 30.-The BUSH
ness portion Of Muchakahock. mining
town, four miles south of here, was de-
stroyed by fire, there being no water to
fight it. Six business places were burned.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-31
British Coast Storms

LONDON, Dec. 3O.-The gales con-
tinue on the British coast. The Channel
service between Dover and Calais and
Folkestone and Boulogne sur Mer was
suspended this morning.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-31
The Powers Object

CONsTANTINOPLE Dec. 80. = The
representatives Of the powers have re-
fused to permit the Turkish government,
to replace $500 tine-expired troops on
the Island of Crete.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-31

Miss Wilhelmina Sandstone and Ne.
hemiah Whitestone of Limestone Tenn.
were married a few days ago by Rev. Mr.
Windstone at Flintstone.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-31
Undelivered Telegrams

Their are undelivered kilograms at the
Western Union telegraph office for A. j.
Sherman, Lippncott, H. Blakely Chas.
A. Sitter, Ed Berger and Mrs. Kobsicker.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-31
A Turkish Minister

CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. 3O.-Rifaat
Bey, formerly Minister at Washington,
has been appointed Turkish Minister at
Athens.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-31
A Mining Suit

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 30.-E. W. Scott
has commenced suit against the Gold Ball
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-31
Off for NICARAGUA

NEW YORK, Dec. 30.-The party OF
fourteen prospecting engineers, who are
representing a number of capitalists
interested in the construction of the
Nicaragua Canal, sailed on the steam
ship Finance. of the Nicaragua Line to-
day. Upon their arrival in Nicaragua
they will investigate as to the feasibil-
ity of undertaking the completion Of the
canal and will submit a report.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-31
Forty Years Service

NEW YORK, Dec. 30.-The World
says: Brigadier-General Louis Fitzger-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-30
AN ISDu.TRIIL EXPOsIrION.


du Pont Post, q. 4. r., to Have u Great
Exhibition at the Auditorium During
November.
du pont Post, G. 4. r., has decided
to hold an industrial exposition at the
Auditorium to open on Monday night
November lst, and continue throughout
the month, the chief object being to oh.
tain funds for the RELIEF of veterans and
their families. Col. Peter b. Ayars.
Joseph Wheeler, Joseph Il. Miller,
John kinperger and G. II. Iusey have
been appointed committee Of arrange.
ments and they have commenced work
on the plans.
1t is the intention OF tho committee
to have tho entire floor taken up by
Wilmington merchants and manufac
Jurors, II possible, although applications
for space have already been received
from firms in other cities
Tho main floor has been divided for
booths, each division to cost tho occu.
pant $40. while the snaces along tho
sides will be sold for So. The general
admission has been fixed at 10 cents.
Gopd music has boon engaged and
there will be some kind OF entertain
ment each evening. A paDsr will he
issued in connection with tha expcsi.
ton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-30
LOCAL BREVITIES,

There were % deaths, IL marriages
and 10 births in this city last week.
Mary McClans, agod about As years,
died at the Almshouse on Friday Of
cancer.
Tho Sons OF Delaware of Philadelphia
will hold their annual dinner on De
cember 18th.
Letters Of administration on the estate
of Emily j. Banning have been granted
to James L, banning.
Miss Iva E. Groves and Charles p.
Wollaston were married Thursday by
the Rev, Il. II. Barrett.
Mrs. Elizabeth j. Witt died on
Saturday Of consumption at No. 1914
Hutton street, aged 80 years
Gu account OF the requirements Of the
new revenue law, coupons are diean-
pearing from toabcco and cigarette
pouches.
The funeral of Prof. Jacob II. Sides,
formerly of Newport. took place in
Philadelphia Sunday About 1000
people were present.
Mrs. Annie Springer of this city is a
sister OF William j. ferkes. who was
gored to death by hull ut New Gar
hotii IL, lhHb IHuTHuhN. ....
Charles Halston had his leg crushed
while working at Recdy island Thurs-
day and was brought to this city and
taken to tho Delaware Hospital.
John d. Greenwood. aged years,
passed. through this city on SATURDAY.,
en- rnute from Tampa, Fla, to England,
his destination being told Is tag.
Letters have been received at tho
Office nf the National Dredging Co.
from Mobile, Ala, but as they came
from q lever stricken district they we're
fumigateI.
George Knight T.. w. g. Il. rail
ROAD brakeman, had his log badly in,
jured ait Delaware City on SATURDAY
Afternoon and was taken to tho Deia-
ware Hospital.
Ii is enid That Russell sage of New
York last wec; visited the works of
the j, Morton Poole TO, and saw tho
cpll placer machine, which the CON.
pany has Just completed.
John brown, the local organ builder,
has aligned contrRata 10 build organs
for Christ 7. Il, Church Of .sayaunah,
Ga, and churches at Kispr. ". Va,
LaneGiter, Ia ans Oxford, Nd.
Cant. Hires, VINO has been 10 the
employ of the Chesapeake & Ohio Fail
r6ad Co for seYera years. Is now Mt
the yards Of the jackson Il Sham Go.
looking after tho construction of the
wopden tug Alice. the launch of which
will take place next week..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-30
TRITON MILLS TO START AGAIN.
News That Brings Great Joy to Many Pt
pie IN Now CMkIIe.

News That Brings Great Joy to Many Peo.
pie IN New Castle.
Special Corresponuonce II GlEette and journal
New Castle, Sept. 27-It is stated
this morning on good authority that
the Triton cotton mills, owned and for
years operated by James q. Shaw, will
start in short time. These mills.
which were source Of great revenue
to the residents OF this city for long
while. have been closed for over two
years. The news ia hailed with delight
by several hundred people who have
been in a state OF restitution since the
mills were shut down.
The starting of the mills ia due to
the fact that the East Lake wooden
mills at Bridgeton, N. j., are being
placed in working order large force
Of men having been put to work there
this morning to put the machinery in
shape. The mills will hereafter be
known as those of the Bridgeton
Wooden Co., in which Mr.. SHAW,
former owner and also the owner OF the
Triton mills, will own controlling
interest.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-30
A TEST YARD RAID.
Ten Men CAPTURED and seven Fined for
TrespHss.

Ten Men CAPTURED and seven Fined for
TrespHss.
DetectiCo Jones of the p. W. e. Il.
railroad aud squad of ofiicers Sunday
night arrested 10 men in the west yard,
MIR. Jones having received word that a
man who mad shot woman at Bay
View had started In the direction Of
Wilmington. Richard Christy and
Robsrt Dougherty were the only Will
mingtonians in thu crowd
a charge of trespass was preferred
against the men in city court Monday
morning. Dougherty denied being in
car and Christy said hu was on his
way home from Baltimore, whore he
went in search of work.
The charge against William Danger
and Gotlieh Waldt. two OF tho pris-
oners, was Withdrawn. and as there
was no evidence against Dougherty he
was also discharged. Each of the others
was fined IS.
The man who was wanted by tho
Maryland authorities was not in the
crowd.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-30

When Primrose g. Vests minstreIs
were last seen here it was with com
pany composed OF both white and black
performers. This idea has now been
abandoned by Messrs. Primrose q
West, and they have engaged com
pany composed entirely of white men,
no negroes at all heiug employed. The
company however lie said to be one of
tho best ever presented by this popular
firm Of minstrel maguates and includes
the names of such well-Known artists
Gs George Wilson, Milt G.. Barlow,
Eaymou Moore, Quaker City Quartette,
jerome IL AlexiH, Waterbury Brothers
y lenney, aud mGny others of motto in
minstrelsy. No small fenture of the
performance will be the entertainment
given by Prof. Parker with his trouns
nj canine wonders. The singing which
in always prominent feuture of min
srrel performance is SAID to be of an
exceptionally high ordsI. They will
appear at Grand Opera House on Tues.
day, October 9Th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-30
FOUND DEAD IN BED,
Death of Henry ~. Mnrphy soon After us
Wedding.

Death of Henry ~. Murphy soon After III,
Wedding.
Spesinl Correspondence ttAEetle and Journal
Georgetown, Sept. 20. Charles r.
Jonea received ~ IN an undertaken at
Ardmorn. Pa, yesterday telegram cay
ing that Henry II. Murphy was found
dead in lied at that place carly yesterday
morning and asking Mr.. Jones for in.
formation concerning him, as il was
presume ), from letters in the dead
mans pockets that he came from
Georgetown.
Mr. Murphy came from Pennsylvania
10 this county several years ugo, and
purchased a farm about three lies
south Of here, which he subsequently,
superintendent. lie was about A. years
old, and was a bachelor until Wednss
day Of last week. when he was married
to Mrs. Sallie Il. Morgan, a widow,
who lie about 80 years old The day fol.
lowing his Wedding he started for his
old home, in Pennsylvania, leaving bis
bride OF less than "a hours behind him.
Nothing bad since been heard OF him
until the telegram was received by Mr..
Jones.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-30

Organization of Girl Graduates Resumes II
hineIIngs-Io nnve Lenimres.


Organization of Girl Graduates Resumes Its
Meelings-To Have Lectures.
The Aiumnm Association of the High
School held it's first fall meeting at the
school on Saturday afternoon. Twenty
five members wero present, Miss Nellie
Simmuns, tho president. was in the
chair. Miss Ethel Cooper reported the
treasury in good condition. Miss Sara
Field, Miss Mamie Reed, Miss Grace
liargis ana iss Alice Mclntire we're
appointed committee on entertain
mont Tho association hopes to give a
series Of lectures this fall and NJ isa
Hannah bradley, Miss Lena Yates and
Miss 5ayers were named as commit.
tee to secure lecturers.
1t is proposed 10 huy china closet
TO be placed in the High School, ana
members Of tho association are re.
questen Zach to donate a cup and saucer
at tho UcloDur meeting.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-30

Many OF the new costumes this
autumn are noticeable for the richness
of materials and trimmings. One par
ticularly smart gown from llarper's
Baznr, shown IN this page, has the skirt
of black armure, made very full and
with godets. The jacket blouse is a
most elaborate affair, made OF green vol,
vnt cut with tabs. A large plastron OF
broadtail fur covers the front and the
back, and forms the epauettes over tho
sleeves; this plastron is embroidered in
Jet and green and silver passementerie.
Three brandebourgs Of assorted sizes
finished with olives have the effect Of
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-30

The bowling alley at tho Young Men's
Republican Club has been rciitied for
play and number OF tournaments will
take place this fall ami the coming
winter. The club has recently secured
a set OF pins for the game Of candles. "
The pins arc straight and cyliudrical,
about 2ls inches in diameter and u
inches long and in this game small
balls are used.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-30
Rally Day at Central church.

At Central Presbyterian Church last
Sunday rally day was observed. The
Rev. L. A. McCurdy, D. d., the pas
tor, preached in the morning, and the
Rev. W. A. Walling of Delaware Ave.
nue. Baptist Church addressed the Sun
day school in the afternoon. 4 general
meeting was held in the evening
George W. Bush read paper telling Of
the beginning of the church and it's
growth. The first meeting was held in
the parlor of his residence and he has
been a member of the church ever
since it's foundation. Mrs. William X.
Crosby spoke of the work OF the
Woman'H Home Missionary Society, and
J. X. Whitney of the Young PEOPLES
Society of Christian Endeavor. Mrs,
w. s. Prickett read a paper on foreign
missionary work. W. Il. Crosby,
superintendent Of the Sunday school,
spoke vigorously on Sunday school
work and urged the teachers to avoid
indifference TO tho work Of the school,
lie spoke also Of tho use of teachers'
classes to secure better prepared
teachers. Appropriate remarks we're
made by the Rev. DR.. McCurdy in tho
course OF the very interesting meeting,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-30

The jackson & Sharp Co., has com.
pleted two closed cars aud ono opon car
for the Portsmouth Street Railway Co
of Portsmouth, Va. The cars are fully
equipped electricH add are very hand.
some. Tho open car is unusually long,
tho lower half Of the sides being pro
iected with closely woven heavy wire.
The entrances are at tho ends al the car
and .assagu way 10 malta through tho
middle. The car is fitted with new
sliding elat seats. which are reversible
aud do away with the noise mado by
overturning tho seats.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-30
HURLED 6OFEET TO DEATH
Fatal Explosion of a Locomotive Boiler
Near Harrisburg, Pa.
ENGINEER KILLED, FIREMAN HURT
The Latter Badly Scalded and
Likely to Die.
A WATGHMAN ALSO BADLY INJURED

Harrisburg. Pa, Sept ~. -Engineer
+. Bennett Mitchell was killed and
Fireman John Il. Cawley seriously in.
iured early this morning by the ex
rlosiun of a locomotive on the Northern
Central railway ut Georgetown, 10 miles
north of harrisburg. The victims were
both residents OF Harrisburg, and bad
boon in he passenger service Of the
company for many yenrs.
Mitchell was thrown up the side of a
mountain distance of 60 feet, and
was dead when found. Cawley was
hurled 10 an opposite direction almost
to the edge of the Susquehanna River,
aud was SO badly scalded that il ia
thought he will die. He was removed
TO the Sunbury Hospital. Mitchell's
body was brought to his home in this
city.
The wrecked locomotive camo out of
the shops ON Saturday, after an over
hauling, and the railroad officials can
not account for the explosion. The
boiler was blown l50 feet and lodged
on mountain sida which rises at an
argyle of 90 degrees from the track.
The trucks we're thrown into the river,
aud the tender along the hank. All
tho cnrB, except tho rear Pullman
sleeper, were derailed. None of the
passengers were injured, although
several wero badly shocked and shaken
up. Tie explosion occurred opposite a
Matchbox. which was reduced TO
kindling wood, and the Waterman was
badly hurt. The wires and tracks for
distance Of 100 yards were hat lily torn
IN, ami tolagraphic communication and
travel was suspended for several hours
The dead engineer was one of the
best known railroad mon in the State.
Lnst week he was elected president of
the state legislative hoard of tho
Pennsylvania Railroad Employees Asso.
ciation. Four years ago no was an
independent candidate for the Legisla
ture from the Harrisburg district.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-30
sirED FKoM DEIrH ArseA.
Crew Of an Abandoned I,ark Rescued by a
Steamer


New York, Sept. 27.-The British
tramp steamer Egromont Castle arrived
day from Fernandina with the cap
tain and crew Of the lumber. laden bark
Carrie l.. Tyler, from Savannah far
New York, which wus abandoned about
90 miles south southeast of Frying Pan
Shoals Iightship on SsDtember 2ith in
a disnasted aud waterlog0ed condition.
On Monday, September goth. north
east gale was encountered, with enor.
nous seas, which swept over the vessel
fora and aft, causing her to plunge and
labor heavily. The bark sprang a leak,
and on Wednesday, morning she became
unmanageable. Tho water gained in
the hold until the bark was water
logged, and Capt. Jaynv Urdersd the
masts cut away, leaving tho vessel in
helpless condition. The next day the
steamer Eeremont Castle hove 10 sight,
and Capt. Jayne. win mis- crew, soyen
10 number, took to their boais and
abandoned the wreck.
The Carrie l.. Tyler was built at
Northport, l.. J., in 1874, and was of
03S tons burden.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-30

Chicago, III, sept 27.-Py The
braaking of cable this morning thros
cnlurod men who were heing carried IN
in an elevator shaft Of tho Northwest
Land Tunnel, fell % feet TO tho bottom
OF tho excavation. Ono Of them was
killed instantly and the other two sus
tained fatal injuries. TFo dead man
was Charles Wilson. The injured ars
Richard White, injured internally
William Hatkins, three ribs broken
md Hknll frrrinrRl
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-30

Adjntant- General Garrett j. Hart
and Col, Andrew q. Gray of the
Afmory committee Monday afternoon
awarded TO benjamin Il. Shakespeare
tho contract to make alterations to the
arnory at Twelfth and Orange streets
according to plans prepared hy Lewis
IL. Springer, at his hid of 81, G5i. The
plans call for an addition to the Third
story, an open stairway to it and atera
tions to the drill room.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-30
THE SLIM HER q.
Another of the Kryolits Fleet In for an
OvCrhauiing.

VI NEIohtt llceL IN Tor an
Ovcrhauiing.
Another bark belonging to the lsryo.
lite fleet arrived Monday at the shipyard
of tho jackson & Sharp Co. for a
general overhauling anu repairs. The
bark 10 tho Salina, Capt. johnson,
having returned from Greenland after
voyage Of eight months anu only
occurring one cargo of tho mineral.
Capt. johnson stated that tho trip had
been very unsuccessful. having been
located for seven waaks at one place a
fNw miles froln Irigtut, AMI was IN
abba to secure cargo, boiug carried
out by the ice. Capt. Johnson has on
board the vessel a handsome blue
Arctic fox. Tine animal, which is very
tame, is confined in ono of tho small
boats belonging TO the vessel the ton
OF which is covered with heavy wire,
and sail cloth.
This vessel hns been very unfortunate,
having only secured one cargo last year
and lost two captains within the past
year.