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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-03
DELAWARE IRON WORKS.

1t Is Not Probable That They Will Resume
Operations Before Next May
Special Correspondence ef Gazette and Journal
Phiiadelphia, Feb. lit has been
learned here that the works of the
Delaware Iron Works at New Castle,
Del, will hardly resume operations be-
fore next May. This is due to the fact
that ths demand for the products OF
the mills is very slow and other firms
are now in earncst competition and can
easily compete with the work of pro-
ducing this iron in a finished state at-a
cheaper rate than cnn, be done in New
Castle. The freights ON the raw ma
teTial add much to the expense of the
manufacture of the articles. while it
the finished product is ordered for
shipment to Western Pennsylvania or
the Western States, freight charges
again are to he paid between the city
where the finished product ia made and
the destination. thus adding more cost
Of the finished article.
The firms in the western part OF
Pennsylvania mine the iron ore, and
after smelling it is placed in the rolling
mills and then taken to the furnaces
and converted into the finished product
at first cost. Further than this ia the
fact that tina firm thus can guarantee
the work produced or return it to the
mills, where the scrap is again worked
into pipe iron, and another saving is
again made to the producer. On the
other hand. concern buying sheet
iron for the purpose of converting it
into pipes or fues, has no guarantee of
the sheets being perfect. When the
matter is thoroughly investigated the
reason for the stoppnge Of the works at
New Castle is apparent, and it can be
seen that there is small probability of
the works reHuming at an early date.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-03
NEw EsaAAyD sxounocsD.
Experinced on Monday the Worst Blizzard
Since 1883,

Since 1883.
Worcester. Mass, Feb. ] Not since
the memorable blizzard Of March 18th,
1883, has this section feen 40 COM
pletely snowhound, and the streets in
some parts of the city are impassable.
The storm began early yesterday
morning, and for "a hours it showed
continuously. There is probably an
average OF two feet of snow ON the level,
but the high winda that prevailed yes
rerday mado huge drifts, some of them
10 or 10 feet high.
Railroad service is at a standstill,
and there is no communication OF any
sort with Boston. None of the tele.
graph or telephone companies has
wire working, and it is lot known
when a mail train can get though.
Postmaster Green states that he is ex-
pecting news OF the starting of train
soon, but no plans have as yet been
made. The lines of the electric street
railways are tied up, and scores of cars
were stalled at points along the lines
all night. Several snow plows. sent
out last evening. are also embedded in
huge drifte. Probably some of the lines
will be opened by night.
There are reports of wrecked trains
and many stories of stalled passenger
trains. which have not met been verified.
At 10 o'clock this morning the storm
here was over, and the sun came out.
1t is considered probable that the storm
was more severe east OF here, and it
will be late in the day before there is
any communication with Boston.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-03
a MIxED 4FF4is.
MRS. MoKsever, However, Gets Her Money
and Constable dreen is Ont.

MRS. MoKsever, However, Gets Her Money
and Constable Green is Ont.
Constable CHARLES Green sometime
ago made levy ON the effects of George
A. Porter, son of 0nnstable Jamea f.
Porter of Newport, upon claim OF .Mrs.
McKeever for S14 rent. Mr.. Porter de-
clared that the house. was untenantable
and moved out Recently compromise
was affected, whereby Porter was TO
pay $3.50 to satisfy Mrs. McKeever's
claim and the costs.
For that purpose he gave Mr.. Green
an order upon the town OF Newport,
the town owing Porter for some work
done. Mr.. Green accepted the order,
gave Mrs. McKeevsr the money shs
had agreed to accept, and sent the order
to bank.
When the order reached the hands OF
the town collector at Newport, instead
OF cRshing it he attached the money
due to Porter for a claim the town had
against Mrs. McKeever for taxes.
The matter is thus tied up, Mrs. Nc.
Keever being apparently the one per-
son who has go far profited by the
tangle. Mr., Green. however, expects
to get either thu money. or goods worth
the amount involved.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-03
THE B.4sHINGT Tos PonrRAIT.


Mr.. Henry G. Conrad Gives Some Interest
ing Informatiou About Its History.
Henry G. Conrad, librarian of the
Historical Society Of Delaware. has
been looking into tine history of the
portrait Of George Washington, which
has hung for so many years in the
State Capitol at Dover at is estab-
liahed beyond question, said Mr.. Con.
rad this afternoon, THAT the portrait
Of Washington that belongs to the State
and hangs in the State Capitol, was
painted by Denis A. Volozan, presum-
ably Phlladelpbia artist.
'.By resolution of the General As
ssmbly in January, 1900, the Governor
was authorized TO have portrait
painted. The Governor at that time
was Richard Bassett, who shortly after
wards resigned the Office, and David
Hall was elected Governor by the peo-
pie.
'tIn the annual message Of Gcv. Hall
to the General Assembly in January,
1903, he reported that the portrait had
been procured and was now before
them. II had arrived in Dover the
month previous, December, 1902, and
had beun hung on the walls of the hall
Of the Houss of Representatives, where
it continued until 1879, when the in
terror of the State Capitol was rsmod-
eled.
"Since that time the portrait has
hung on the wall Of the main stairway.
IL has recently been retouched by some
indianapolis parties and will bs put in
it's old position on the stairway.
1.-THE original cost of the portrait
was S400. and incidental expenses con-
nected Herewith increased tae total
cost to $513.03. Thus far no informa.
ton about Mr.. Volozan, the artist, has
been obtained, but further inquiry will
be made. :"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-03

A Harbesun Mans Protracted Absence
From the Place of His Birth.

A Harheson Mans Protracted Absence
From the Place of HIis Birth.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
Harbeson, Feb. 1.-Robert Hunter
Burton, native of Harheson, surprised
some of the older people in this vicinity
yesterday by returning to his old home
here after an absence Of 80 years last
Septamber. he is sun of the late
Peter r. Burton Of Angola and is we'll
known throughout this part of the
country. 1t is said that since Mr..
Burtop's absence he has heon around
the world and has Travelled extensively
in this and other countries. Since he
left home his father and mother and
also brother, 4. r. Burton, have
died, the brother, who was in the
stprekeuping business with Representa-
tive Thompson, having expired about
five years ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-03
cITr RAILH.4Y co.
Dividend of IN Per Cent Declared and Call
of 81 on Stock Made.

The board of directors of tho Will
mingion City Railway Co. at meeting
Friday afternoon declared cash
dividend of 211s per cent, and called for
the payment Of ST. per share on each
share Of stock outstanding. The divi-
dend is the semi annual dividend, and
will mean the payment of about s11, 600.
on or after Monday. February 7th.
As to the call for the pay ment on the
stock, it ia to be oHherved that the par
value is $40, of which So was paid in
originally. by subsequent calls, the
amount paid in reached IS, SO that the
preHent call, which is payable on Tues
day, March 10th, will leave 81 yet un-
paid On the par value.
The purpose of the call at this time
ia understood TO be 10 pay floating in
detedness of the company. Having
issued no bonds recently, this il the
only way to get the money il the earn
ings are not sufficient. Tho receipts
from the call should he about S52. 600.
Whether thers is any connection be.
tween this call for the payment on the
stock and the reported deal for the EUR
chase cf the road ia matter of specu-
lation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-03
TALUABLEJEWELRY MISSING.
Three Thousand Dollars Worth OF Ola
monds Lost In Philadelphia.


monds Lost IN Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, Pa. Jan. 27.--It was
learned to day that a chamois bag CON
tanning SO, 900 worth of diamonds he-
longing to Mrs. W. j. Fitzpatrick,
daughter of Actor Denman Thompson,
Disappeared from,her possession at the
Hotel Walton in mysterious manner
yesterday.
Mrs. Fitzpatrick says that, when she
descended to the breakfast room of the
hotel, at 10 O'Clock yesterday. she had
the bag in her possassion, and that it
contained marquise. a solitaire and
several other diamond rings, q diamond
bracelet and pandora stone set in
diamonds, said TO be the only one in
the Uuited States and once owned by
the late Henry Ward Beecher. At the
close of the meal she left the table and
started TO return to her room. She
missed the bag of iewelry and sent hor
husband to look for if. but IL could
not be found. The three walters who
had been on duty in the breakfast room
all morning were closely questioned,
but nothing could be learned from them.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick called at the City
Hall and notified the Detective Depart
ment. Two detectives were detailed to
investigate the supposed robbery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-03

Argument on the Application of the Bond
holders for the Proceeds Of the King
Street Property Sale.
In the United States Court Saturdao
morning Judge Bradford heard argu-
ment on the application of the bond
holders OF the Wilmington Dental
Manufacturing Go. for an order on the
receivers to pay over to them the pro-
ceeds of the sale Of the King street
plant. The amount involved is between
S2l, 600 and S22, 600. Benjamin Nields
appeared for bondholders, William s.
Hilles for Gideon Sibley. the purchaser,
and J. II. Hoffecker, Jr., for the Girard
Trust Co.. the receivers.
At the conclusion of the heHring the
case was continued until tomorrow
morning, when argument will be re-
9t,med.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-03

London, Eng, Jan. gs. 1t is an
nounced in special dispatch from
pekin that, after Russia had offered
China loan on the sams terms as
Great Britain, China requested Russia
to guarantee to defend her against the
possible disnleasure of Great Britnin.
Russia, it sppears, was evasiye in her
reply. but similar guarantee asked of
Great Britain against Russia was
promptly agreed to.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-03
Ks,urnsa from a oey.n.,on.

X &. Il. Norris, W. Il. Williams, II. L.
HOOP and q. II. Smith of this city,
|&sssrs. Wood and Young of Newark
md Everett H. JOHNSON and others of
'xbs Y. Nj. O. A. of delaware College,
Which was organized Inst Thursday af-
fsrnoon, havs returned from the con-
xbntion OF the Young Mans Christian
ABsociations OF Delaware, Maryland,
est Virginia and the District of Co.
1lI1mbiR, which was held in Baltimore.
i echu meeting will be held in Asso-
87zAtion Hall, this city, next Sunday,
hen the delegates will describe the
&<5lyeution, M
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-03

Suit has been begun in Common
Pleas Court. Philadelphia, by Walter
Bacon against Walter DRmrosch. to re-
cover 81, 1856, with interest, alleged to
be due under contract. MIR. Bacon
alleges that on January Goth, 1894, the
defendant, through his agent. engaged
him to arrange for certain performances
Of German opera in Philadelphia, it
being agreed that Mr. Bacon was to re-
reive as compensation 10 per cent Of
the gross receipts realized at such par
formanoes, besides his expenses. The
nlainiiff mada all arrangements for per-
tVrmances on April I'd, 4th, 9th and
1th, 1894, under the auspices OF the
Citizens Permanent Relief COMMITTEES,
of which ex Mayor Stewart was presi-
dent. The gross recsipts at these per-
5ormances amounted to about S12, 900,
md Mr.. Bacon claims 81, 200 as com.
misaions, besides 1855 for expenses.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-03

The newly installed officers of Della.
ware Conclaye, Improved Order of Hep
tasophs are; Past Archon, John W.
Lawson. Archon. A. J. Hyland; Pro.
vost, 4. S. Wilson; Prelate; W. j.
Stafford; Financier, George Fl. Nc
Call; Treasurer, W. S. Taylor; Score
tary, J. W. MacKey: Trustee. W. ID.
Palmer; Wardsr. Harry Warrington
Sentinel, Edward Stewart.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-03
Nesdsd Mork at New oastle.

The New Castle Manufacturing Co.,
located in the X. of P. Hall aud en-
gagged In the manufacture of shirts, has
ordered more machines to be placed in
the building and befure the latter part
OF the week will have these in opera
tion, thus giving employment to 20 ad-
ditional hands,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-03
ALLEGED INCssDIAI.F FIRE.
A Child Named Moody Fatally Burned at
PittsburS Monday.

Pittsburs Monday.
Pittsburg, Pa. Fab. la fire OF
alleged incendiary origin occurred yes
terday in a three-story frame dwelling
ON Beechwood Boulevard, occupied by
Mrs. Susan Moody and her six children.
All the family escaped except child
that had been left in bed asleep on the
second floor. 4 brother of Mrs. Mondy
ran back to rescue the child, aud fonnd
the bed on which it was lying burning
tiercely. In some manner the dour OF
the room was closed, and the rescuer
was forced to wrsnch off the lock before
he could Escape He mad ged to reach
the street with the child, and then fell
on the sidewalk This child was 30
badly burned that it will not survive.
The police. few hours later, ar
rested John Fletcher, who 10 suspected
of having set fire to the house. Hs
had been sent to the workhouss on
charge preferred by member Of the
family, and had been heard to make
threats that he would get revenge. lie
had been released only few days
since, and had been seen about the
neighborhood Sunday. ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-03
Canned Goods Association.

Tine annual meeting of the Peninsula
Canned Goods Association was held
here Thursday. The following officers
were elected: President, Joseph Wal
lace. Cambridge; Vice. President,
Henry ?. Cannon, Bridgeville; Secre-
tary and Treasurer, g. NJ. Dashiell,
Princess Anns.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-03
A sieighing Accident.

A horse attached to sleigh belong
ing to Samuel Camperson ran away
from Thirteenth and Scott streets on
Monday afternoon. The horse ran out
Scutt street to the Kenneth turnpike
and at the toll-gate was caught by
James Mahoney and John pougherty.
The damage to the sleigh and harness
amounted to about S15.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-03

Three damage quits were entered by
W. S. Prickett Monday against the Will
mington & New Castle Railway Co.. in
behalf of nursons who received INJURIES
ON the road last summer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-03

London, Eng, Jan. 2S. The Russian
feet at Port Arthur, according to
special dispatch from Shanghai. is help
less for want of coal, being unable to
steam even to Vladvistuuls. 1t is added
that the Japanese coal firms which had
contracted TO supply the Russian fest
have defaulted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-03

London. Eng, Jan. 81. The en-
ginesring works throughout the couu-
try reopeued to-day, owing to the net.
Element of the great strike. About 20
psr cent of the men were employed.
The others will be given work gradu-
ally. as the machinery gets in full
swing. sit@
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-03
sr1LI SHOWING Ar spn1NerlELp.

Springfield, Mass. Feb. 1.-Over a
foot and a half of snow foil in Western
Massachusetts, last night, and it is still
showing, although not very hard. All
trains are delayed. and the electric cars
are not running on all the lines.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-03
Nrw yonk crry uNprr Snow.

New York. Feb. New York City
is under snow to an average depth Of
FIVE inches, and sleighing is good for
the first time this ssason.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-03

The personal property of Samuel and
Sallie Austin OF Christiana hundred.
consisting of live stock and farming
implements was sold by Constable
Windish ON Monday. About $500 was
realized.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-03
o.ntraot for Fert,l,zlaE maoh,nery.

rt5f toutrAct HUT fefehiHihE haSh'htft
THE Walker & Elliott Machine Go.
has received contract to furnish fer
machinery for a large mill to
be built BY the Shenandoah Fertilizing
"a. at Shenandoah, Fa. g
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-03

Harry Brooks of No. 3lS East Sixth
street was squeezed between cars on
tbs tracks of The F., W. & B.. railroad
near Fourth street crossing Monday,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-03
Elected nlember OF 4 conference.

The Rev. j. @. Pierce iof Dover, on
Monday, was elected a member of the
Philadelphia Conference Of Baptist
Ministers. t-'
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-03

willard sauisbury's Name Proposed.
Among the candidates proposed for
membership in the Democratic. Club Of
New York City is Willard Salisbury of
Wilmington, whose nslae has 6sen
offered By Richard Crekph
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-03
BUTCHERED BY GHlnAMEN.
Four German Sailors Murdered While OF
Outpost Duty in hiao-Chou bay.

London, Eng, Jan. 2s.--It is an
nouced In special dispatch from
Shanghai, received here to-day. that
four German sailors have been mur-
dersd by ths Chineas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-30
CITY BRnvIT,r,.

sion W y m to wii preach at Riverside Mis-
r.. .. Lingan will preach tonight A. Tho
o o'cTimon street Christian chapel, al T:so
W. b. Phillips will preach In Brunper hal,
hrunnar. today at II a. m. also nj HsrrIS..
Durg, p. M. today. -'i's
% Mt and Mrs. G. w. Breeding at 1910 Jack cl
sou street. Thursday evening.
There Is an undelivcred telegram for M,ss
pealq Jones' tcolored) and c. S. MOODY n
ros9l telegraph companys office, iii Main
There was q small roof fire at 1911 Jackson
py !. =; settegast and occupied BY Mrs. Lula
Rev Bergsreen will preach sunday No.
vember 8, at p. M. in the German Lutheran
and Prairie.
Monday win be tho last call day In .Justace
t1tzes court for the last term OF c0urt thai
ne will hold before tho election and auali6ca
ton OF his successor.
Mr.. Joe 8. Marlborough, superintendent
Houston's Charity and Relief associasion'
wishes to return thanks to the America
brewery for Donation OF Sg5.
The monthly social entertainment and dance
OF Houston Lodge No. 434, independent Ordar
Of B'nai Birth. will take place at Montefors
only. '''
The Ladies' Hebrew Benevolent association
REQUESTS us members to be present al Men
.eh9re hall this morning at D o'clock, to at
linsky.
A cordial invitation is extended members
aud friends to attend a social OF the Central
christian church. given at the residence Of
MIS-. Truce. 10Y Lamar avenue, Monday, Oc-
tober 81.
There arc undelivcred kilograms at the
western Union Telegraph oompanys Office
TOR George Goodhaat, A, Is. waller, Ed Thomp.
son. NJ ii. Benson. Mrs H. Hartwell. James
NJ. Smith and Robert Atkinson.
Miss Ruby Ayres of 107 Austin street cole
brated her 10th birthday yesterday Ia a most
enjoyable way. She entertained q number OF
her friends most pleasantly with music games
and refreshments, and she was the recipient
OF q number OF handsome presents. comniem-
orative of the event,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-30
CAlRELEsNEss


often Causes No End of Suffering.
Probably half the people who see this ar
ticle suffer from Piles 1t is one OF the
commonest diseases, and ONE OF the most
obstinate. People have 1t for years, and
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they neglect 1t. Carlessness causes no end
OF suffering: carelessness about so simple
thing as Piles has often caused death
Hemorrhages occur during surgical treat
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piles are simple in the beginning, and
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block quickly, surely aud completely.
There is only one remedy that will do it
Pyramid Pile Cure.
1t allays the Inflammation Immediately.
heals the irritated surface and with con-
tinued treatment REDUCES the swelling and
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healthy condition. The cure is thorough
adlf permanent. Druggists sell the Pyra-
mid Pile Cure for so cents Send for free
book on cause and cure of Piles by ad-
dressing Pyramid CO., Marshall, Mich,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-30
Our Kid Gloves

Are such that you should buy
simply. because we only sell the
makes of such manufacturers
as are known the world over
tor their superiority over all
others each and every pair
warranted and fitted,
Foster, Paul & Co.'S makes
in all shades,
in lacing at 100, 1850. and 200
irefousse makes in all shades,
IN clasps 100, f.25, 1901.
Centmeri makes in all shades,
IN clasps, at ....t75 and FPS
Boys Gloves at. 500, 75c, 100
Children's Kid Gloves at. 100
Infants Mittens, zoe, f5c, zoe, Csc
Children's Cashmere Gloves
at ... ~. .25c and 35c
Ladies' Cashmere Gloves
at. ~. Csc, 35c and SOC
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-30
Our COrsetS

Are such that win please you.
because we carry such Nan *
tensive assortment of the best
makers on earth.
Nothing should have 50 much
Of your attention as 1 corset,
and II you will co me to lis We
will take pleasure in giving you
all necessary information and
At the same time show you our
line.
W.B. Corscts, 75c, Zoo. f.5O, ms
2.75 and 500.
R. \ G. Corscts, soc, 100, $50
MS and 500.
J. B. Corsets, I.5O and 200.
Thomson's Corscts, ZOO, i.25,
$50. LIS and 200.
IL Corsets, 2.75 and 200.
P. D. Corsets, ITS, 3.25. $50.
Her Majesty Corsets, 2.75, 500
and S.25.
La Vida Corscts, Ats.
Ferris Waists for Ladies, 100.
Ferris Waists for Misses, soc, z5c
Write for our Corset catalogue.
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n card.
Editor OF The Post.

Having been asked the question: Are
you an applicant for THE position OF GRIM
inal district clerk?'' many dimes within the
past few days. in view of the many pc j.
lions being circulated by applicants or their
friends, deem 1t but justice TO myself that
publicly Inform my friends Tor at least
those who may be in doubt that at the
proper time | will ba an applicant for the
position Of criminal clerk, and will then call
upon them TO assist me with their sigma
lures to my petition and their support gem
orally. should they believe me capable OF
conducting the office properly, and deem
ME worthy OF their support. Respectfully.
VIM. W. Thomas