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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03
RAILROAD ACCIDENT
AT TWIN OAKS
Mrs. DonOho OF Chester Killed by 3. &
o. Flyer.
HUSBAND BADLY INJURED.
The Victim Of the Smash Up Had Been
Bride OF Only Two Months--The Pos. .
ties Well Known In Wilmington.

Mrs. Charles Donoho, Of Chester, was
killed and her husband seriously injured
at Twin Oaks on Saturday last by b. ~
o. express train. Tho couple had been
married but a little over two months.
Mr.. Donoho having some bills to collect
in the country asked his wife to accom-
pany him on Saturday morning. She ac'
oepted the invitation and when she re.
turned to Chester she was corpse.
The bills were collected and both chat-
ted gayly as they enjoyed the ride. On
the return trip Mr.. DonohO listened for
trains at theHrwin o k butheard none.
He was acquainted with the schedule on
that road as he formerly occupied tho Todd
farm, short distance from Riverview.
No sooner had the horse stepped on the
crossing than there was dcafening scream
and crash, The engine Of an extra ex-
press train struck the carriage squarely,
The horse was killed, tho carriage smash-
ed into kindling wood and MIR. and Mrs.
Donoho hurled into the air.
When Mr.. DOnoho arose from tho side
of the track he was covered with bloi
which flowed from confused wound or
head. His first thought was his bride
rushed to her side but her skull had
fractured and she could not spcsk.
husband. This caused Donoho to cry
when the train backed to the scene tne5
found him almost distracted.
The couple We're placed In the baggage
car and taken TO Chester. DR.. Evans
awaited their arrival at the station. A
hasty examination of tile victims revealed
that Mrs. Donoho could not live and that
Mr.. Donoho had in addition to the scalp
wound, his left leg seriously injured.
The knee cap WAS displaced and one Of
the tendons cut The police Ea.rol was
Immediately summoned and tae victims
OF the accident removed to tho Chester
Hospital. Mrs Donoho~ died before she
reached tho institution. Mrs. Donoho
was Miss Maggie Horan. When child
she ran beneath the safety gates at the
Lalnokin crossing and was severely In
jured. -.
Mr.. Donaho Is recovering from bis in.
juries, but the shock has affected him Sc.
verely At the time the fatal smash up
was reported to Mr.. Donoho's parents,
they were preparing to come to Whining
ton. They Intended visiting Carrie
Bradley Mcbride at theDolawaro Hospital.
Mrs. Mcbride, who was killed in the Stan.
ton smash up, was raised by the parents of
Mr.. Donoho, and therefore they take
deep interest in the little orphan at the
hospital, !.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03
DOTS.

Good skating is reported on all the
stream, about the city.
Mrs. Juliet Symmis who resides at 1923
wool counterpnne, which was woven by
her mother in 1908, and quilt called the
compass which WAS made in 1912. Both
are in a good state of preservation.
Todd B. Hall, tho noted Baltimore de-
tect.vc addressed large meeing of men
at the Y. M. G. A. yesterday afternoon. lie
made Nh interesting talk on "WhoSeyer,'
illustrating it with experiences in his own
career.
Mrs. Brown, 716 Spruce st. received the
ton of coal given away by Strong q Sons
Christmas day. There being 536 seeds in
the pumpkin and her guess was a35.
The Bayard Legion of this city will
hold their annual reception on January IL
The corner stone of the German Luther1
an Church this city was laid with appro-
pirate ceremonies OH Sunday afternoon.
Tho indicator at the Delaware Fire Com
pany's house is being repaired by llneman
Hyland.
A meeting of tho board Of managers of
the Minquadae Home will be held at the
New Century-Club this afternoon at2 o.
clock.
Edgar G. Pierce has been presented with
a cane by Fairfax Lodge, l. o. o. f., he
having been for forty. five years member
of the lodge.
The Delaware Fire Company has decid-
cd upon May Is as the date of its trip to
Niagara Falls. The annual meeting Of tho
company will be held to morrow evening.
julius Krauspe the well-known gum
smith, was buried from the home of his
son.in-law, M. J. Connolly, No. 12l7 King
street, yesterday afternoon. lnterment
was made at Riyerview.
George L. Riley has resigned as master
mechanic for f. Blumenlhal & Go.
The Society Of Natural History will
meet this evening and Frank NJ. Jones will
read paper.
1t has been found that the new dtsin-
fecting apparatus is good ext4rminator
of mice and rats.
Hope Lodge, l. O. O. f. will entertain
a number Of visitors at the meeting on
"Wednesday evening.
Tho dividend of percent. recently de-
clurcd by the directors Of the z. w. u b
h, H. will be paid to-day
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03

Last Saturday evening James N. Crosse,
who resides on the Cooper farm near Ogle-
ton, called at tho house of his son, who oc'
cupies the farm of widow Morrison, and
after htching his horse to post, threw a
blanket and buffalo robe over his back.
He then went in TO congratulate the fam
lily, and after remaining an hour or more
he went out when he was surprised to
find his horse and wagon had disappeared.
He walked home ind on arriving there he
found the team in the carriage shed, but
tho robe and blanket were missing. He
offers u reward Of IS for their recovery, as
such a,,ic!es are Indispensable this kind OF
weather.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03

Andrew Carlson. a Swede, residing at
No. 800 Wright street, left homo this II orn-
ing to go cut timber A few hours later his
dead body was discovered by the crew of
shifting engine Nosl7l in the West yard
and it was conveyed to his home by I'm
dertaker Chandler
He was about 50 years Of age and has
been out Of work for some time. His
family thought that he had gone to the
country to cut wood. 1t is supposed that
he was struck by second section of the
5.05 train. An inquest will be held this
afternoon
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03
He Wa3 a Heavyweight.

A certain official Of Georgia county
interviewed ono Of his colored constituents
and solicited his vote and influence.
"Well, boss, said the voter, "you knows
enough ter know dat votes mean money,
On can't git dem niggers ter vote fer you
des dry, So"
~ recognize that fact" replied the off
cial, land am willing to como to time.
have only 80 to my name, but here's the
money" CIV -
The voter took it, ratified the silver in
his pocket, but still seemed to hesitate.
whats the matter now?" inquired the
official
"Well, boss, ter tell dc truth, doan
think kin 'lect you fer dis much. Hill
take s9.75 cents ter 'lect man like YOU"
Atlanta Constitution.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03

DR.. Simms Vegetable Liver Pills. abso-
lutely the perfection Of pulls, because they
do not grippe Or sickcn in their operation
for liver compliant, kidney diseases, dys.
popsia and sick headache. They are
absolutely proper antidoto, Depot COG
King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03

II any of our readers have been slighted
by the omission of anotice of their Christ.
mas trees in the REPUBLICAN, they will
confer favor on tina scribes of this paper
if they will send us sketch OF the Same
and we will gladly publish it.. The Will
mington people take especial pains and
pride in making mechanical effects for
their Christmas decorations and none
handsomer or more original are to be
found in any other city. All honor to our
mechanics for the time and taste displayed
in decorating their Christmas trees.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03
Sale Of Personal Proncrty.

Sales Of personal property Will take
place as follows;
JanuHry j. Farm at Fairville, Pa.
January 3, Jester y Mcdaniel, fl0 West
Front street.
january ii, Estate of G. D. Farra, New
Castle Hundred.
Jannn!y 10, Aaron Taylor, Mill Creek
hundred
January IS, Elwood Webster, sale of
horses at llOckessln.
January Is, John II. McNey, Guyen-
court,
February B. II. H. McMullen. New Cas-
tIchunSlred,
February II, Albert Wolaston Mill
Creek hundred.
February -, VIM. Ncwlove New Gas.
tic hundred
Parties intending to have sales this COM
Ing spring should engage IN auctioneer at
an early day so that bore may be no con-
fusion III regard to dates.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03
MUSEE.

This old established play house has
another long list Of attractive features
yer Dockstader has arranged to present
the following star acts, beginning this af.
ternoon and evening. James A. Reilly, the
popular legitimate German dialect come
dian and sweet singers, for several seasons
at the head Of his own company In the
famous play "a German Soldier" Louis
Fialkowskia, remarkable adept mimic and
imitator. The novelty four, Welby, Pearl,
Keyes and Nellie, Sheehan and Lacey,
John and Nellie Healey. The Nondescript
Trio Master Robbie N. Taylor, Fred Rus
sell ard others. A matinee will BIO given
every afternoon at greatly reduced prices
of admission.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03
Declared Him Insane.

A jury ofinqulsition at the Court House
this morning declared Alfred tledrick,
who is now in tho Farnhu1st Asylum, to
be insane. Arthur w. Spruance will now
ask to have appointed trustee to look
after Hcdrick's interests In certain real
estate.
The Jurors were Frank Bradley, James
Fl. Kitchen, Samuel Allen, Ambrose Nc
Weigh, j. ii, Hanna George Reed, How
ard Reed, Alfred Davis, William Hushe-
beck, Hiram Moore, W. r. Massey and
Harry Murphy.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03
A Vote OF Thanks.

Wooddale, January 3, 1898.
Mr.. EDIToR:-We have read with inter
est the recent articles in defense of the
Holingsworth case, and we feel that as
people, interested in just cause, many
thanks are duo the Editor Of the paper
for the interest he has shown IN the sub
joct. 1t has been matter of surprise to
the community that the evidence 80 widely
gathered. in defense of the case, was SO
largely withheld in the court room. Would
it not be we'll for the Associated Press, to
lend their voice in the matter and endea'
vor to bring to light the guilty parties.
COMMUNITY,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03
ESCAPED FEoM A DEMON.
Burst Open the Door With an Axe and
Then Attempted to rurder Ran
and Wife,

Frederick Clark and his wife Of Cedar
croft ne ar Kenneth Square, had o close
call for their lives on Saturday. Moses
Harris was denied admission to the house.
Armed with an axe, Harris battered the
door down aud made rush ut Mrs Clark.
Her husband was promptly OF her side,
and fought Harris with snch determine.
ton that the woman's assailant turned
his attention to Clark While the two
mon were engaged in what seemed q
death struggle, Mrs, Clark escaped and
fled to woods. Selling the first oppor-
tunity, Clark broke away anu followed his
wife
Left alone in possession Of the house,
Harris made tour of the rooms, smash
ing furniture and tossing other contents
abont generally. Espying double,ba
gun, ho picked up the weapon and gaVo
chase to Clark, firing both charges at him.
Mother shot took effect and Clark con-
tinucd his flight, while Harris turned in
another direction and left tho neighbor
hood.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03
The Mento VIII Case.

There was another hearing in tho con-
tested will case of Hester Mento before
Register of Wills Crossan this morning.
The testimony submitted was regarGing
tho signature Of the will.
But two witnesses were examined. An
other hearing will DO held next week.
1t is understood that the contention that
Mrs Mcnto did not have tcstameutary ca
pacity, and that the opponents of the will
now hold that the probate of tho will is
mot sufficient
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03
Krlss Brought Back the Coat.

Mr.. Thoma, Herlihy at No 6l5 Shipley
street, says that kriss very considerably
brought back his $40 overcoat which he
borrowed on Christmas eve. The weather
being rather cold Old Kriss borrowed Mr.
Hcrlihy's overcoat on that occasion and
having gotten through with 1t kindly re-
turned it whereas he is very thankful that
he did not forget where he uad picked it
ND. Old kriss read the notice in the RE.
puRlICAN and Immediately sent it back.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03

Starts this morn
ing, 10 per cent.
discount off prices
of heavy Suits,
Overcoats, Trous-
ers and Tailoring
in winter.Wei
piece goods. We
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03
THEsUNsHINE OF PARADISE ALLEY.

In "The Sunshine of Paradise Alley"
which is to have an early presentation
here, Dsnman Thompson and Geo. W.
Ryer have sweet and clean picture of
certain phases of New York life The new
play has had Il long and profitable run in
New York and Boston. where the clergy
and officers Of various organizations wrote
Mr.. Thomas strong letters about the moral
value OF the play 1t will be given in Its
entirety, with the original cast effects and
scenery on next Monday evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03

and Loan Association Of Baltimore has
been organized here. The officers are
Prcsiden', jesse X. Baylis; vice.president.
James II. Wright; treasurer William H.
Robinson; secretary and attorney, Harry
Whiteman directors, William B.nClark.
DR.. d. ]. McCauiley and John f. Daley.
The appraisers are Lewis p. Buck, Fred
W, Hriss and Daniei Dohl,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03
Kiss Bigger Shows Her Sand.

Miss Laura Bigger, formally a resident
Of Our city was advertised to appear at the
Opera House on Saturday afternoon and
evening in IA Railroad Ticket" She ap-
peared in the afternoon to good sized au-
fiience, bnt when she was to go on in the
evening she refused until she was paid
$40, which she claimed was due her by
thet management. Her husband Bert
Hayerly, sided with the management.
stage and take her part in the play The
play was given after delay <N nearly one
hour. Miss Marie Warren, her under.
study took her place and the play went
on. Laura says she is now done with the
whole outfit, and her husband included.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03
A Friend from Reading.

Benjamin Rhola, accompanied by his
son irwin, of Reading Pa, who is % mem.
Der of the Liberty Fire Company and en-.
ployed in the freight department of the
p. L. r. Company, paid Levy Court Com
missioner John Mealay n visit to-day. He
also paid the Weccacoc Company visit
He and his son were taken over TO Now
Castle on the trolley by Mr.. Mealey and
shown other sites of our city by Commits
sioner Mcaley during their stay in our
CITY,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03

The funeral of James H. Hoffecker, ST.,
took place this afternoon at -? O'Clock,
from his late residence on West Front
street, on Lancaster pike The funeral
was largely attended, and intorment WAS
made in tho Wilmington and Brandywine
cemetery. The pail bearers were: Chief
Justice Lore, r. b. Smith, S. \. Trump,
j c. Tatum Henry White, q. James
Belt, and Edward Andrews.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03

The stock market opened this morning
, strong Manhattan, Metropolitan Sugar
and Brooklyn Rapid Transit were the
leaders, scored quite and advance. The
other stocks opened up quarter to an
eighth higher than when they closed on
Friday last The outlook is brighter.
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERs-YoUR ATTEN.
~ ton is called to the fact that at the last
session Of the Legislature, a stringent Law was
passed in relation to the collection OF County
taxes. Under this law tbs collector is empower
cd TO sell real estate, levy On personal pr oper'
ty, attach rents, and hiring suit before any
Justice of the Peace to facilitate the collection
Of taxes. Being personally responsible for the
amount Of the duplicate, expect payment
within u reasonable time from the date Of this
circular.
Trusting that you will give this your early
attention, and avoid additional expense,
! will sit at Temperance House, HCckcssn,
January 3rd and 18th. February It'll. At J. 7:
Febr uary. 24th At Post Ntttce, stanton
Stanton, January 2ith and February 2lst'troEl
HGR ". i BALDWIN. Collector of Taxes
\H1ANTED-A sITUATloNBY A GERMAN
s c,snr rI az str cock Or 'h"m'ermad APPy + to
7 OsT-ON JANUARY, A NEW RAZOR IN
~ western part Of city A reward If re,
turned to this Office. 1t
OST-ON THE ROAD BETWEEN STAN
~ ton and Ogeton, last Saturday evening,
buffalo robe and horse blanket. The finder VIII
be given reward of 50 on returning same to
james NJ Grose, near Ogloton, Del 1857
T'OR SALE OR RENT--A DESIRABLE BUSI
II ness stand in Glasgow store and Sroomed
dwelling. Possession given Immediately Frazer
{; Co., 100 King street j3.3t'
L OR SALE-OVERWASH lNGTON STREET
IL bridge, new Groumed houses, all modern
improvements sos, COZ Harrisotpstreet, 800 W.
NTH street, All C. Seventh street. Terms easy
Apply to G. Il, Tindall, AZ Il. Seventh str OF.
j3-26t*
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03

The Philadelphia Wilmington and Bal
timore Railroad is laying now 10o-pound
steel rails on the section of Charles Bidui-
son at Bush river. Tho section gangs
from Baltimore to Havre de Grace wtle
employed in relaylng the rail on Bush
river bridge yesterday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03
DEATHS.

W1NGATE-In this city on January /,
David II. Wingatc, aged .73 yeats.
Relatives and friends arc invited to at
tend the funeral from the residence Of
his daughter, Mary e. Hopton, 1927 Mar.
ket street, on Tuesday afternoon, January
4th. at 2 o'clock. Services in SCOTT NJ. Il.
Church. cor, Seventh and Spruce stree, ut
$50. lnterment at Old Swele's Cemetery.
BLlSS-In Dorchester Mass, on Dec. 81,
1897, at tho residence of her daughter,
Mrs. J. Il Joyce, Mary Bliss, widow of
the late DR.. Oliver Bliss, aged 81 years,
months and 20 days.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard llodgson Of
Townsend were badly injured in Il runa-
way accident Saturday afternoon. The
bolt holding the shaft broke, letting he
shafts on the horses feet, frightening The
animal so badly that it broke out OF the
Mr.. and Mrs HodgsOn so badly that DR..
Lnos had to be called in.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03
Everybody Says So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most Won
1erful medical discovery of the age, pleas.
ant and refreshing to tho taste, act gently
and positively on Kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dispcl, colds,
ana biliousness. Please buy and try q box
Of G. G. G. to-day; 10, %, 50 cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03

Mary Sweatman was committed to the
Delaware State Hospital for the Insane at
Farnhurst on Saturday afternoon. The
people living nenr Third and French
caused her arrest and DR.. Oglo and Dir.
Hughes issued the certificate
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03

Maria, widow of Henry Dandy and
mother of John H. Handy cashier of the
Union bank, died on Sunday in the Goth
year of her ago. Her funeral will take
place on Wednesday afternoon at O'Clock
from her residence No 905 Shipley street.
She leaves two sons and one daughter all
of whom are grown up
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03
The Great Remnant
Sale Continued.

Remnants of Dress Goods, Prints,
e., Ginghams. Table Linens, Russian
Fleeces, Crashes. Outing Flannel,
etc, etc. Great values in Black and
Colored Atwood Dress Fabrics,
Blankets, Comforters, Table Linens,
Towels, Napkins.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03
ON FRIDAY,
ON FRIDAY,
THE llTH DAY OF JANUARY, lS99
at 2 o'clock, p. M,
the following described real estate, vi

the following described real estate, viz;
All that certain lot, piece or parcel Of
land, with II wostory brick building thereon
erected situate in the city of Wilmington
aforesaid bounded and described as follows,
to wit:
Beginning on the northerly side Of Brown
street ut the distance Of Is feet westerly from
the westerly side of Cedar street, thence
northcrly and Iaralcl with Cedar street and
passing through Che centre Of the party wall
between this and the house adjoining on the
cast 80 feet inches to II stake; thence westerly
and parallel with Brown street " feet s inches,
more or less toa corner i'll Il line of land now
or formerly Of the estate Of Caleb StrOud /;
thence in Il southcrly direction along said
Stroud's line toa point in the northerly side Of
Brown street aforesaid, and thence thereby
eastcrly II feet to The place of beginning, be
the contents more or less.
Seized and taken in execution rs the property
Of John Davis and Annie r., his wife, mortga.
gOrs, and John G, Cole, trustee for Martina M
Davis Security Trust and Safe Deposit Com
pany, trustee for the said Martha NJ. Davis and
The said Martha M. Davis, t's and to be sold
by
WILLIAM r. FLINN, Sheriff
sheriff's .Onice. Wilmington. Delaware
December 20, 1907. dB0
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03

The St. A. Y. NJ. G. of Sacred Heart
Church will give its fra subscription ball
at German Hall Gu Monday, Jan, 10.
Mrs Alfred Larimorc who resides at No.
1923 e. 2nd street has a beautiful Christ.
mas tree which she invites the public to
inspect.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03
Sheriff SsleS,

Sheriff sold property of Samuel W..
Reynolds at Middletown this morning
This afternoon OF the Court House tie
sheriff will sell properties of John Mcaley
and Pussy A. Watson. Several moro sales
will be made tomorrow.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03

The following officers have been elected
by The Moses Montefoire Society: Preai-
dent, Morris Levy; vico-president, Max
tees, Israel Weiner and Abraham Cohen.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03
Welded AT DEER PARK.

James Collins, formerly of Cherry Hill.
Md, but now CT this city, and Miss Laura
McGonnigle were married in the private
parlor ut the Deer Park Hotel, Newark, on
Rev, J D. Shanks, pastor Of Head Of Chris
tiana Church.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03

NITANTED-A SITUATIONBY A GERMAN
w girl as cook W chambermad Apply to
COZ Church street j82tt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-03
The w Gather.

Tomorrow promises to be partly cloudy
indicating snow, with slight change of
temporal ure. Wednesday fair and cold.
Tho Thermometer at W. Q. Taylors
drug store, 5)3 King street. registered to.
day us follows:
-. 7o'cloci 10 o'clock o'clock
2S Al IA