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The sun., 1898-11-02
COUNTY TREASURER'S REPORT
Collectors Dickey and DOnahOe With.
holding Collections for the Pro.
lection of ROndsmen.

County Treasurer Rettew reports the
| following collections for the month o
October:
Wilmington--John r. Dickey, 1896
county and poor, $l53.O4; Horace e.
Rettew, county and poor, 1897, $444.72
1898, $2,2So. 50; colored school, 1897
$3.50; 1898, S36.97.
Brandywine y W. L. Husbands
1897, county and poor, sos 81; 1898
$l79.72.
Christiana-George W. Mcintyre, in
vestment tax, 1914 1898, county and
poor, 1920; road, $2S. .+2; dog, $3.50
total, S96.l2
Red Lon-Richard T. Cam, Jr., 1893,
county and poor, S65.3o: road, Sl5.77;
dog, 80 cents; total, SSl.62.
Mill Creek-H. E. Dnrnall 1895,
county and poor, S6l.62; road, S43.S3
dog, so cents; total, SlO6.95.
Appoquinin,ink-Edward Hart, 1898,
county and poor, $l3l.S5; road, i493;
dog, 50 cents; total, Sl97 .2S.
Pencader-.Joseph b. O'Rourke,
county and poor, 1897, ,S35l3; 1898, $42..
SO; road, 1897, SIG. 10; 1898, $40 ~; negro
school, 1897, 63 cents; dog, 1897, 50
cents; 1898, SO cents; total, $ll5.E.
White Clay Creek-John W. Morrison,
1896, county and poor, $2392; road. Sl4.-
81; dog, 81; total, $39.26; investment,
1898, $l4.62; 1897, county and poor,
$24.97; 1898, $94.30; road, 1897, SiO.9l;
1898, $3S.9l; negro school, 1897, So. ID;
dog 1897, 50 cents; 1898, 80 cents: total,
$l73.23.
New Castle-John T. Hayes. lS96l
county and poor, S2O.4S; road, $3.50:
total, $27.l7; county and poor, 1897,
$l3l.S5; 1878, Sl,9SG; road, 1897, 1851 !;
total, $l90.52.
Mill Greek hundred-Harvey T. Bald
win, 1898, county and poor, $7O.45: road,
$4l.37; capitation, $3.sS; dog, $l.20.
Blackbird - II. G. Brockson, 1895,
county and poor, $l4.l4; road, $9.O4; !;
negro schools, $5.33; 1897, county and
poor, $l0O.46 road, $40. 50; negro schools,
2.69; 1898, county and poor, $76.45;
road, $36. so.
As taxabes under the Adams tax law
are paying under protest, Collectors
Dickey and Donahoe are not turning
over any money into the county treas
ury, but withholding it for the benefit
of their bondsmen.
The sun., 1898-11-02
A YOUNG GIRL SUICIDES
Disappointed in a Love Affair
Alice Peo Takes Her
Own Life.
SHE TOOK CROUCH On RATS
She Attended a Party After Taking
the Deadly Dose and Dies Few
Hours Later at the
Home Of Her
Aunt.

Pretty l6-year-old Alice Peo took tw
teaspoonfuls Of "Rough on Rats" abouo
$50 Monday afternoon, and died at 4
o'clock yesterday morning. She resided
with her father and mother, Mr. and
Mr.. Samuel Peo. Her father is the pro-
pretor Of the Washington Hotel. No.
205 Market street, where the family live.
She was large for her age and was a
pretty Italian maid with black eyes and
hair. She had an admircr, young
tailor, named Chrispino Dalessio. The
couple had wanted to get married, but it
is said the father objected.
On Monday afternoon the girls father
and mother had quarrel, when the girl
interfered and took the mothers part.
The father struck at the girl, hitting her
alongside the head, near the temple. She
fell over on the floor. She complained
Of feeling bad, and, it is thought, took
the poison a half hour later, about $50.
Her sister, Lizzie, came for her to go
to masquerade party. Alice did not
tell her that she had taken the poison,
but went with her to the home OF her
aunt, Mrs. Sylvester Defalco, No. 702
Spruce street. to dress for the party
which was to be held at the residence Of
friend, Miss McNea, No. 220 French
street.
Alice wanted to dress as cowboy, but
her sister refused to allow her to do 80.
She complained Of a burning sensation
in her stomach and soon got deathly
sick. DR.. h. M. First was summoned, las
was also her admirer VINO had already
arrived at the party. The young man
came and held her in his arms while an
effort was made to get her to take medi
cine. She said she wanted to die, but
finally took emetics.
Shortly before she died, while Dalessio
was seated at the foot of the bed, she
said be should not watch her as she
would be all right. She died at o'clock.
Chief Dolan investigated the case and
summoned the father, who admitted
having struck the girl on the face with
his hand. Peo was released after the
Deputy Coroner had found no bruises on
the girls DoGy and so reported, gNi>g
al, order releasing tie father.
1t is said the poison taken had been jN
the Peo house for Dhrce MONTH. Iit
girl came to tins country from lta,y
eleven years ago. 1t is sar lie. .ailiey on
one occasion gave her her clothes and
told her to leave home bat her mother
begged her to stay ami she did.
The sun., 1898-11-02
A BRUTAL ASSAULT,
James Dugan and His Wife Almost
Murdered in Their Home at
Rising Sun.

James Dugan, who runs saloon at
Rising Sun, and his wife were brutaly
assaulted about 1890 Saturday and the
former seriously hurt. One of party Of
two young men threw a large stone
through the saloon window, hitting
Dugan on the head and inflicting ghast-
ly wound.
He was unconscious, and is still in a
serious condition. His wife ran out on
the porch and SAW two men.
One had a coat over his face, and while
she was trying to pull off the coat and
see who it was, she was knocked down
and brutally assaulted, but was rescued
by man named Wright. Mr.. Dugan
was attended by DR.. j. H. Chandler.
Mrs. Dugah had the back OF her head in
jured, her nose and face gashed and her
righe arm and shoulder nearly gashed.
Suspicion rests on some young men, but
no warrants have been issued yet.
The sun., 1898-11-02
STOVE CAUSES A FIRE.
A Slight Blaze on Walnut Street
COIOred Men Garry the
Stove On


The ringing of fire box No. 6, located
at Ninth and Walnlt streets, at 2.30
yestei day afternoon drew large crowd
o that vicinity in remarkably short
ime. First Assistant Chief joyce, who
has been indisposed for the last few
days, was out getting some exercise when
the box was struck, but was one of the
first on the scene and took charge of the
tiremen.
When the majority of the crowd ar
rived they found cook stove on the
pavement in front of 92l Walnut street
with live coal fire in it. There was
smoke issuing from the sides of the sec
ond story of the building which is of
frame. Chief Joyce would not allow any
stream to be put on the building, beiev-
ing there was no fire about. He re-
maned about the premises for sometime
to satisfy himself of this fact and then
left. He felt that he had enough eXer
else for the day.
Mrs. MoIIie Heines, who resides in the
frt nj part OF the house where the fire
occurred, said that she had been
working as cook at Seventh and Pine
streets for Druggist Smith. Feeling sick
she returned to her home yesterday and
at 9 o'clock made fire in the front room
on the first floor for the first time. The
fra drew well but about fifteen or twenty
minutes later the neighbors saw smoke
coming out OF the sides of the house and
told her. Soon there was a CRY of fire
and the box was struck.
A number of colored men rushed into
the house and carried out the stove.
Later it was carried back with the coal
fire still intact. The cause of the trouble
was cracked chimney, the front of the
house being old. The rear part is newer
and of brick.
The sun., 1898-11-02
Kent County's Levy Court.
Special Dispatch to The sun.

DOVER, Del, Nov. Under the new
Constitution the Levy Court of Kent
county is compelled to meet comlnenc-
ing with first Tuesday in October, the
first Tuesday OF each month.
The session held in this town to-day
at the County Building was busy one.
Since the court met last one of the court
men, Joshua ID. Hill has been stricken
with death, and in his place Governor
Tunnel appointed William 7. Norris
MIR. Morris is from the Tenth Representa-
tive District. lie was sworn in to-day
Regular bills were allowed by the Levy
Court to-day and considerable attention
given to placing in good order OF several
county roads,
The sun., 1898-11-02
In Winter Quarters.

The Alcedo, :he handsome steam yacht
belonging to George W. Childs Drexel,
steamed up the Christiana river about .
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. She went
to Harlan 4 Hollingsworth Companv's Is
shipyards to go into winter quarters,
Any repairs that may be required will
be made. This vessel was built by the
Harlan Il Hollingswortl Company, and
later was heightened.
The sun., 1898-11-02
A Great COnven ience.

THE Sun building No lO3 East Sixth
street, is open every hour in the year.
For the convenience of the public, post
age stamps, postal cards, revenue stamps,
newspaper wrappers, special delivery
stamps, drafts, notes and receipt blanks
have been placed on sale at the business
Office. and. Email addressed Care of TIE
Sun, Wilmington, DEL" can be secured
at any hour OF the day or night, Sundays
and holidays. The public are invited to
make use of this convenience.
The sun., 1898-11-02
Final Meeting.

The final meeting of the Archdeaconry
OF Wilmington, viii be held this evening
when n preliminary meeting of the
Women's Auxiliary, will be held at 7.45
O'Clock in Trinity Church. The meeting
will be Of unusual interest and will be
addressed by Bishop Garrett, Of Texas,
Bishop Rowe, of Alaska, and William r..
Butler distinguished layman Of Cen
tral Pennsylvania. bishop Coleman will
preside. K.
The sun., 1898-11-02
A Fraternal Visit.

A number of Masonic brethren from
Philadelphia and Chester will pay an
informal visit to Oriental Lodge, No. 27,
+. and A. NJ, at Masonic Temple to.
night. A regular meeting of the lodge
will be held and several Masons raised to
different degrees.
The sun., 1898-11-02
MIR. KENNEY'S TACTICS.
Junior senator Goes to Deputy Sheriff
DOwnes' Home to Attempt TO
Abuse Him.
From Il staff Correspondent.

From staff Correspondent
DOVER, Del, Nov. l.-If there is one
man who will run ahead of his ticket in
Kent county that man is Robert G,
Downes candidate for Clerk of the Peace
on the Republican ticket Mr.. Downes
has been Deputy Sheriff of this county
for four years, and has merited the pop.
uIarity which lie enjoys. This popular.
ity has been manifestly increased since
last Saturday, on which day Senator
Richard r. kenney arose before a crowd
consisting OF fifty men, and the rest
boys, making in all not more than l25,
and cast surs on the name and record OF
Mr.. Downes.
The speech of Senator kenney has
>aused unfavorable comment throug ghout
the lower part of the country among
Democrats and Republicans. 1t is de-
nounced on all sides, and yet it but char
acterizes the desperate,politics which the
gang to which the Senator belongs is
playing in Kent county.
Mr.. kenney said to the gathering at
Harrington on Saturday: "Do you know
the difference between Robert c. Downes
and William Virden democrat Y" And
here he paused as if for an answer which
he did not receive, and was, therefore,
obliged to give one himself. IF r. G.
Downes is elected" continued Senator
kenney," he will not be himself lie
will be a tool in the hands Of someone
else or any one else. while William Vir-
den is free man, and if elected, will
not be tool to any one."
Harrington is the home of Mr.. Pow
ers, and that gentleman was present
when Senator kenney made the slurrlng
remarks. Several Democrats disguised to
think that kenney would come into
mans home and attempt to brand him
as man unable to act for himself, but
only a tool in other mems hands, i'm
mediately sought Mr.. Downes and con.
graduated him on kennev's speech, say.
ing that it gained for Mr.. Downes' friends
among the ranks OF the Democrats who
would vote for him.
This is the sentiment in Dover, and
knowledge that Senator kenney made
that speech has done more to convince
honest Democrats that the thing to do is
wipe the crowd of Democratic leaders
from off the slate than any other thing
during the campaign.
As a campaign orator Mr.. Kenney has
done the Democratic ring great harm.
The sun., 1898-11-02
Receiver Appointed .

In the United States Court yesterday
afternoon Judge Edward q. Bradford ap-
pointed George Fapelle receiver Of the
Arlington Manufacturing Company. He
must give bonds in tile sum OF $50, ,0OO
within ten days. liss.
The sun., 1898-11-02
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Cold Cars for Workers,

Labo,ing men who reside al ,ng tie
line Of the New Castle trolley line and
who come into Wilmington to ", rk
every morning on the car leaving New
Castle at G.l0 o'clock in the morninc
complain that the company compels
them to ride in cold cars. The mornings
are beginning to get cold, and the men
are chilled by the time they get to work.
They say that later in the day the cars
are ht ated, when the heat is less needed.
as it is usually warmer when the sun is
shining. They clam they should not BE-
Disseminated against in favor of the
pleasure riders, who Use the cars later in
The day.
The sun., 1898-11-02
Pile Drivers Raised.

The pile driver Frank Wells has be II
raised from the Christiana river at the
foot Of French street, and yesterday wag
put under hey own steam,
The sun., 1898-11-02
STREET AND SEWER.
Matters Brought to the Attention OF
the Body at the Meeting
Last Night.

A number OF interesting matters were
brought before the Street and Sewer De-
partmenS at their meeting last night.
W. +. Linton appeared before the
members and asked that a portion OF
Twenty.second street not vet opened be
removed from the city plans. 1t is
portion, which if opened, would run
through his property, which begins at
southeast corner Corcord avenue with
Washington street and extends southerly
on that street 347 feet 6 inches. ami
easterly on Concord avenue 444 feet to
its intersection with West street, extend
ing to and including the line OF Twenty
second street.
on the plot. The opening of the street
would badly cut up the land. There was
not a full attendance OF the Board and
no action was taken.
A resolution to fix and establish the
location and width of footways or side
walks of Mt. Salem lane, and to
fix and establish the location or width of
Pennsylvania avenue between Mt. Salem
lane and tRsing Sun lane was passed
upon and adopted.
The Equitable Improvement Com
panv, which is erecting four houses on
Eleventh street near Monroe and four on
Monroe street near Eleventh, through a
a representative stated that there was no
sewer to which they could connect these
houses. No action was taken.
A communication was received from
q. b. Townsend. representing the o. S.
Il oil n nff ,or
take the road roller now used by the de-
partment and give IN exchange 5!-ton
asphalt roller.
Praetesi & Co., 81 King street. sent in
communication stating that they had
three Teams. but could get no space at
the curb to back them up. This is on
account OF the market stands. The de-
partment decided that they had no jnris-
diction in the matter.
The weekly pay roll was $475.4S, the
monthly pay rolI, ,S549; secretary's collec-
ton, SHOS.2S; city engineers collections,
$}6; city treasnrer's balances $6o,6l2.34.
On the night Of NovemberS y, THE
sun will issue extras every hour be-
ginning at q O'Clock. The elect ion re.
turns of the entire country will be
iE these special editions as
well As complete and comprehensive
reports from every voting place in
Delaware. Elaborate preparations
have been made for this service, and
readers Of The Sun can depend upon
not only the first returns,
but the most complete returns. News
dealers and newsboys will do we'll to-
make arrangements now for Election
Extras. Over $4,000 copies Of THE
Sun were sold last election niEht,
when seven editions Of the paper were
issued. a ~ ts X \ "a, q N \,
The sun., 1898-11-02

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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03
Wash Fabrics

BatlSte MoWchoSrS is the
latest thing from Paris. De-
lightful stuff that resembles
nothing else in the world so
much as a spiders web, shot
through and through with
rainbow hues, or wet with
dew OF a May morning and
scintillating with springtime's
sun--$1.75 to $3.50 the yard,
The lovliest of these dresses
will go to quick buyers, and
there will be no duplicates to
be had.
New French and German
OrgamdEes. GIoriously beau
tiful! Eloquent of summer
sunshine! A hundred pat
terms and colorings, all differ
ent--25c, 33c the yard. Sat-
in-striped organizes, 37K C.
These last, we have it on good
authority, are sold in New
York and Boston at soc the
yard.
Six and Wool Embrogd-
cred Crepe, $50 soft and pref
ty," is the expression heard at
the counter. And the ex-
preston is very happy---siIk
and wool embroidered crepe,
$50 soft and pretty" II inches
wide, 25c per yard.
Fine BattSteS-light, fine
goods, copied from the very
latest French patterns, sold in
some instances as French
goods, but properly, domestic
made fine batistes, printed
from French patterns, 80 in.
wide, II Il c per yard.
New Novelty: Fine ging-
hams, with embroidered poll
ka dots, very fetching pat
terms, newest spring combina-
ton of colors, 80 inches wide,
meant to be sold at 25c, but
on our counters at 15c per yd.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03
Forbes y 1leaiiare's
Springfield, March, 1898.
Spring is Surely
Coming.

A trite saying after the glo-
rious weather of yesterday.
Another proof:
Monday was the last day OF
the winter months, and Tues
day began the first month OF
spring. True enough, the cal
endar gives up the greater
part of the month to winter,
but already the sun is high in
the heavens.
Still another proof: Our
counters, fixtures, windows
and display stands, with their
piles of gayest, prettiest, rich
est, softest stuffs for wear.
Spring is surely coming-will
you see the new goods?
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03
Silks.

No visitor to the store these
days passes the silk section
without stopping. Designs in
plaids, in stripes, or in combi-
nations of both, and in every
arrangement of beautiful col
orings compel your attention,
one after the other. She is
wise who looks and reserves
her decision, which is the
prettiest, until she has seen
them all.
And this consideration is
worth much: Most of these
new things are exclusive to
us, they cannot be had else
where--and even here, ex-
elusive. Of some of them
there is waist or dress pat
tern, or two, only to be had.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03
Dress Goods.

New dress goods, too, are
clamoring for recognition to-
day, but descriptions of the
new things would fill col
umns. The best we can do
is to invite you in to see the
goods. The effects of weaves,
designs and colorings are
more wonderful this year than
ever.
No need for us to say that
we have twice over, perhaps,
as big a stock of dress goods
as can be found around, for
every woman knows that.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03
Rorwvrt.xw

w.The first meeting of the new orRaniza-
ton known as the Rockville Fair Associ-
alton was held Monday afternoon. The
bylaws prepared by the committee, were
adopted with some slight changes In the
phraseology. The following directors
were chosen: Francis T. Maxwell, E. F.
Bennington, w. e. Payne, Thomas A.
Lake, Andrew Kingsbury, VIM. D. Hol-
man, VIM. B. SpraRue, o. G. West, r. r.
Tucker, Robert McChristie, and p. b.
Leonard. It was voted that an assess
ment on stock must be paid on or before
April /. The assessment Is 40 per cent.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES,
LUCAL NUIIUES.
Matter under this head 10 cents per line.)

Matter under this head 10 cents per line.)
Ladies' Flannelette Waists, will close
them out, only 45c, at E. L. Burr's.
Short lengths in Dress Goods at 8
low price. E. L. Burr.
"A. w. Walker has had a large sale
on Ladies' Cotton Underwear for the past
week, and it goes to show that the quail
ty and prices are all right, and the ladies
say it is the best assortment they have
seen anywhere.
-Caskats and funeral goods at Con-
verses, % Main-st When not in store
call at residence, Highland Terrace. If
For First Glass Photographs call at
Cardinals Studio. Cabinets only So per
dozen. Good work guaranteed. 80 Main
Street.
Artistic photographs from $3.50 per
dozen upwards. Those handsome carbon
cites from 80 per dozen up. Martins,
Johnson's block.
We are giving special inducements
on all winter suits and overcoats. Prices
will never be as low again.
H. S. Abel, Blue Front Clothier.
You will find good assortment of
Ladies' Wrappers at A. l.. Towards.
-AW. Walker will give you one more
chance this week Friday and Saturday to
buy a Ladies' Winter jacket or Cape at
about half price, rather than to pack
them away.
-A.W. Walker will open in a few days
a good assortment of Ladies' Jackets and
Capes for spring wear.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03
WITCH HAZEL

EXTRACTED WITH PURE ALCOHOL
At
EAT0N'5o
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03
ELLINGTON.
Crystal Lake Correspondence. }

The blue birds have arrived.
School closes the winter term this
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Warren L. Aborn and
little son, TRULY, of Chicago are expected
here this week to visit Mr.. and Mrs. L. A.
Aborn.
Meeting on Friday evening. All inter-
ested in organizing either an Epworth
League or Christian Endeavor society are
requested to remain after the meeting.
The Ladies' Aid society will give an old
fashioned quilting party at A. U. Char
ter's, Thursday afternoon, Mar. 10th. The
gentlemen are invited to help shake the
quilt. Social and supper in the evening
About seventy people were present al
the free oyster supper given by Mr.. and
Mrs. A. U. Chatter Thursday evening
Music, readings and the free-hearted
hospitality of this pleasant home were
greatly enjoyed DO all. The occasion
being in honor of the Crystal Lake Ladies'
Aid society, the members extend to Mr..
and Mrs. Charter hearty vote of thanks
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03
sOMERs.

Preparatory lecture in the chapel Fri
day afternoon at 8 O'Clock.
The sacrament OF the Lords Supper
will be administered next Sabbath.
First Selectman H. G. Stimson has
gone to Florida on a business trip.
The Ladies' Aid society meet Wednes-
day afternoon with Mrs. Fanny Kibbe at
the Elmwood House. The usual social in
the evening.
The missionary work OF the Congrega-
tional Sunday school and publishing
society was presented from the pulpit of
the Congregational church last Sabbath
by Rev. Mr.. Marsh.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03
UNION.
Mashapaug.


The post Office in this place has been
made money order Office and is doing
quite money order business. 1t is a
great accommodation to the residents oil
this vicinity.
Department Commander CD. Bates and
staff will visit D. P. Corbin post, "a, next
Tuesday evening. Every member of the
post Is requested to be present. AL
soldiers are invited, especially the Stat
ford comrades who will be more than
welcome.
Rock Meadow.
Mrs. Geo. Broadway is slowly on the
gain.
Collector F. L. Upham Is still confined
to the house with sciatlc rheumatism.
School in the little red school house,,
known as the Foster district, closed last
week Friday.
The Rock Meadow school taught by
Miss Blanche Cleaveland of Stafford
Springs closed last Friday.
David Matthews and wife visited last
Friday with their daughter, Eveline
Matthews, In Southbridge, Mass.
The school in the Colburn district,
taught by Miss Whitamore of sturbridge,
Mass, will close this week Saturday.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03

LHOR SALE.-One single carriage near
ly new, one two-seated buggy, belonging
to the estate OF w. w. Lathrop.
J. II. REED, Administrator.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03
YOU LOSE MONEY II Won

YOU LOSE MONEY If you
purchase Carriage, Concord,
Business Wagon, SURREY or light
vehicle of any description before
you examine my stock. There
is no one who carries as large a
stock that will give as low prices.
The work is made to my order.
and, whether you wish low or
high priced job. you will find it
as represented. have better.
assortment than ever, aud at
lower prices. Particular atten-
ton given to REPAIRING. also
HORSE Shooting
by experienced wOrkmen.