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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-02-02
SKETCH or THE DECEASED.

Augustus Hill Garland war born in
Upton county, Tenn, June 11th, 1882.
He was educated at st. Mary's College,
Lebanon, KY, and St. Joseph's Col
lege, Bardstown, Ky. He was admitted
to the bar in 1858. Three years later
he removed to Little Rock. . He was a
Wing in politics and in 1860 was an
elector on the Bell and Everett ticket.
He was an opponent Of the ecession
ordina. ce in the State convention, but
after its passage he espoused the
Southern cause and was member of
the Provisional Congress that met in
Montgomery in May, 1861. He was
chosen delegate to the first Confed-
Gratis Congress and afterwards served
in the Senate, in which he had seat
when the Confederacy fell.
In 1865, he petitioned tho United
States Supreme Court for tho right to
practice without taking the dsiron-
clad' oath, presenting an argument on
which the question was decided in his
favor.
He was elected United States Senator
for the term beginning March 4th, 1867,
In 1874, he was elected governor of
tuition. In january. 1876, he was sent
to the United States Senate and was
reelected in 1888. serving to March,
1885, when he took his seat as Attor-
ney-General in President Cleveland's
cabinet. AT the close of that admins
tration he retired from politics and
practiced law in this city, appearing
chiefly before the United States Sus
preme Court. y.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-02-02
THE NEWS OF DOVER.

Dover, Jan. 25.-The ladies of the
Dover Century Club held an interest
ing meeting yesterday afternoon, in
their club rooms on the Public Square.
The members of the educational COM
mittees of the Legislature, the State
Board of Education and the public
school teachers of the town had been
invited, and many were present. The
exercises were opened with a reading
by Miss Edith Cahoon and solo by
Miss Kate s. Hannah. Mrs. Anna S.
Wharton read letter from Mrs. N. b.
Smithers on prison Reform" stating
that public meeting would be held
in the clubs rooms on February 9th, al
which time Mrs. Houston, prison re-
form mover, would speak. Chancellor
John r. Nicholson will preside at this
meeting.
The main feature of the afternoon was
the display of what is known as
travelling libraries. - These Libraries
consisting of from 100 to 200 books are
sent to those towns which have not OF
cannot afford library, the school
children are allowed the free use OF
these books. Each library is kept in a
town six months, when il is returned
to the club and placed elsewhere, and
new one sent to replace the first one.
Addresses concerning these Libraries
were made by Prof. g. G. Tindal, Prof.
James f. Carroll and Henry Ridgely,
all speaking in the highest possible
terms of the enterprise.
The legislative members present
were: Senators Moore, Lewis ant
Brasure, and Representatives Donaho,
and Herring. At the conclusion of the
programme chocolate and waters were
| served,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-02-02
4 rHRIL1Ise pxpERlENoE.

4
A Sick Woman and an Infant Carried From
burning Building TO the Adjoining
House.
Fire broke out in mysterious manner
about 40 o'clock yesterday week
in acloset on the second floor Of John
L. Byrne's house, No. 221 Broome
street. On the same floor, a short dis
lance from where the fire was dis
covered Mrs. -Byrne and her 4-days old
infant were in bed. The alarm was
quickly spread, and Chief of Police
Dolsn, who lives nearby, although suf-
fering from the grip, FASTENED to the
house and, securing assistance, had
Mrs. Byrne and the child carried to the
residence Of James Nj. Griffen, next
door. Inaorder to prevent Mrs. Byrne
from being smothered with smoke, she
was given a smoke protector by mem
Der of the Delaware Fire Co., and her
condition is considered favorable today.
As soon as Chief Dolan heard of The
fire he telephoned for chemical engine
and an alarm of fire was sounded from
box in the neighborhood and the dis.
trict companies responded. After hard
work they subdued the flames. The
loss was about 5000, covered by in
suraDce. fr gl
ltis thought that the fire may have
been Gaased oy mice chewing matches.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-02-02
STORY OF A aRs4rrn EFT:
Over 5000 In Notes stoienin Open ia
light From London Bank, I'll 4

London, Eng, Jan. 26. The robbery
Of over ego, 200 from Parr's Bank in
this city on Monday last, which has
been the sensation of the week, took q
dramatic turn today when the chair
man of the bank announced, at meet
ing of the shareholders, that $40, 600 in
the biggest notes had been returned to
the bank by post. a8st, 4 n
The robbery apparently was a most
daring crime. The thief is SUPPOSED
to have walked boldly behind the
counter where there were over 100
clerks at work. opened drawer from
which he took q parcel of notes, and
walked out of the bank undetected.
American thieves arc suspected Of
having been concerned in the theft, as
it is said several Americans were re.
Gently noticed lettering about the
premises. The police are again utterly
helpless. ~ s
Thirty-six Ell, 900 and 1920 fl notes
figured in the robbery. Most OF these
have now been returned and the re-
mainder of the notes are practically
Unacceptable.
The shareholders greeted this uneS-
pected announcement with enthusiasm,
especially as it was accompanied Jby d
declaration of a dividend OF 10 per
cent. ~ ~ n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-02-02
HELD FOR COURT.
william King Must Answer TO the Charge
of al nrdernus Assault.


William King, colored, was arraiened
in the city court Oh Thursday on the
charge Of murderously assauiting Ed
ward Miller, also culoreds The latter
said King shot ut him yesterday week.
at Water and Market streets, the
bullet striking him in the boot, on the
side of the foot. The bullet passed
through the boot and made d slight
flesh wound.
Samuel Fisher said King and Miller s
sister had been quarreling over the re-
yolver, and when Miller interfered King
shot and threw the revolver under the
stove.
Mary Cotmau said the revolver be
longed to her and she let King see it,
after which he put it in his pocket and
pretended he did not have it, She saw
him shoot at Miller, who is her brother,
and after he discarded the revolver one
of the children threw it under the
stove.
Lizzie King said Miller was rushing
at King with club, when the latter
shot, pointing the revolver toward the
ground.
King was held in $500 bail to answer
the charge at the Court of General SEES
sions.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-02-02

Tadman & Hickman's Morocco Factor,
winch Was Being Rebuilt, Partially Col
Iapses.
About 10 minutes Of IL o'clock las
night week. the roof over one-half Of thu
main building of Tadman & Hickman,
morocco factory, No. 20S West Fourth
street, which was burned some months
ago and which is being rebuilt, col
lapsed, carrying with it four. floors ,oi
the structure and a portion OF the wall.
As result. the front fall will have to
be rebuilt. Patrick Fahey, the, con-
tractor, estimates that the total loss
and the new work required. will be
covered by 81, 900, and he completion
of the factory will be delayed about n
week. s 3tge
There was a report at the scene on
Thursday that the building was struck
by lightning in the storm of Tuesday
week, but Contractor Fahey's explapa-
tion of the cause seem more plausible.
He had about completed the rebuilding
of the rear structure, new timbers TAX,
ing the place of the old charrediw wood
work, and had turned his attention to
tho main structure. Here the whole
interior was TO be torn out and replaced
by new woodwork. The first floor joists
had been laid and some of the heavy
girders were inside the building ready
to BIO put into position. Above. were
the four floors that were to be torn out,
the whole surmounted by the. old roof
which was also to be replaced. This
roof was supported in part by ridge
pole which rested at the Tatnall street
end of the building ON q four inch
wall.a wall which had been condemned
by the building inspector and was to
have been torn down in due course. IT
came down earlier than expected. The
giving away Of this wall rev
leased the ridge pole, the roof settled,
the upper wall on the street, side
spread and the collapse followed. N
Persons in the neighborhood heard
a low rumbling and then d crash as
bricks and tinbers dove to the cellar
and sidewalk. Fortunately no one was
on the sidewalk in front of the build
ing or there might have been q sadder
story to tell, and Mr.. Fahey congratti-
lates himself also that the accident
happened when it did and not when q
dozen or more men were at work in the
building. Persons asleep in nearby
houses were awakened blythe noise and
raised their windows to inquire Of
persons standing in the street as to what
had exploded. They were surprised TO
learn how close the source of the
racket was. A PARTY of young people
were walking in Fourth street about so
yards from the building at the time OF
the accidents. they felt that they had
had a narrow. escape from being in
front of it. Officers Ford and Di Mare
were on the scene in q few moments.
They blocked off the sidewalk to pre-
vent pedestrians from walking into
danger.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-02-02
HILL. n:tr. are the only pills to take
iAOOu , tiio with Hoods Sarsaparilla.
JOHN DEALS NARROW ESCAPE.
Shot at by Man who Was Attempting to
Enter HIS House.


Enter HIS House.
John Deal, farmer living on the
road from Port Penn to marlborough,
was shot at about 5 o'clock on Tuesday
week by u man who was attempting
to enter his house, but the bullet
glanced off his clothing and struck a
glass knob on bureau, breaking it.
Mr.. Deal had just arose, when he
heard somebody raise a window. Going
in the direction from which the sound
came MIR. Deal was somewhat startled
to see man attempting to enter one
Of the rear windows. He had raised
the sash and was half way inside, when
Mr.. Deal exclaimed, ''I'll help you in, :"
intending to make the reception as
warm as possible.
The intruder was too quick for him,
for the words had scarcely left Mr..
Deals mouth when the former shot at
him, with the result as told above.
With the shot the stranger dropped
from the window and as the atmos-
phere was foggy was soon out Of sight.
1t was afterward learned that he had
reached the window by means of a
ladder, which he had placed on back
roof. 1t is presumed that he intended
robbery, but he evidently had no op-
portunity to steal anything.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-02-02
!. Amr1L nEsgGr on I creLoNr.
Many Vessels Wrecked aud the Crews
Ilruwf.

Many vessels Wrecked aud the Crews
Drowsed.
Victoria, b. G. jan. 26. The steamer
Aorangi. from Australasia, brings the
details of the terrible cyclones which
swept the South Seas about the middle
of December, devastating villages,
wrecking shipping and causing many
deaths
At Samarai, in New Guinea, on De-
cemher 18th, the gale was terrific.
Cocoa palms went down by the hun
dreds and were carried to sen. Torrents
OF rain fell.
Twelve vessels were wrecked. The
cutter Mayfiower and Nabuua were
total wrecks at Basilaki. The Ketches
Bebem and Baidan were lost off Good
enough Island and Mr.. Kennedy, mana
ger of the New Guinea Development
Co., was drowned, together with his
crew, save one boy.
The mission steamer Albert McI.aren
went ashore and the lugger Islander
and the cutter Fleet Wing were totally
wrecked at Wedan. The cutter Portia
was smashed near Port Gov. The
schooner Ellen Gowan and the cutter
Ivy We're lost in the Kossman group,
and Capt Godel and crew were
drowned.
In the Solomon Islands the hurricane
did much damage, whole villages being
destroyed. Hundreds of cocoa planta-
lions were uprooted and yam patches
leveled. Over 500 natives are reported
to have been killed.
Capt. Pencout of the yacht Staubin,
who brought the news Of the dsas ter
70 Sydney. says he saved woman ehc
was to ave been kila, ,s u soroeress,
she being accused OF having caused thu
hurricane. He bought her. the pur
chase price being n y l.and colT her t.
anolher island, where she was released
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-02-02

Governor Poynter of Nebraska has
recently approved bond In the sum of
81, 500, 900, given by State Treasurer
Meserve, with the Fidelity end De-
posit Company of Maryland as sole
surety. 1t is SAID that the premium
charged for the bond was $1,000, and
that the total amount Of SECURITIES,
bonds and other values held by the
State is over "a, 500.000 Hawkins &
Coz 712 Market street, arc general
agents for the Fidelity and Deposit
Company of Marylandabove mentioned,
now admitted to be the strongest com
pany in America today, and they will
be pleased to furnish all who desire
surety bonds, with full information as
to rates. &C., upon request.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-02-02
FACTS ABOUT HEALTH

It is Easy to Keep Well If We Know
How Some of the Conditions Neces-
sary to Perfect Health.
The importance Of maintaining good
health IS easily understood, and it is
really simple matter II we take corr
rect view OF the conditions required.
In perfect health the stomach promptly
digests food. The blood is employed to
carry nourishment to the organs, nerves,
muscles and tissues which need it.
The first great essential for good health,
therefore, is pure, rich blood. No medi-
cine has such q record of cures as Hoods
Sarsaparilla and it is because it is the one
true blood purifier. Hundreds Of people
are alive and well today who would have
been in their graves had they not taken
Hoods Sarsaparilla. tits depended upon
as far,ily medicine by thousands.
Hoods Pills are are. .1e os,s p,,.s 70 .ake
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-02-02
DANGER IN CALCIUM CARBIDE.


Rules Governing Its sale In New York
Liqucfied Acstylsne Gas Prohibitea.
Superintendent Murray of the Bureau
of Combustibles,- has made regulations
governing the transportation, storage
and sale of calcium carbide, which the
firemen declare to be source of danger
in burning building, because when
water reaches it acetylene gas is given
off. A number of stores keep it for use
in bicycle lamps. Hereafter, in transit
or on storage, it must be inclosed
in Theoretically sealed iron receptacles
marked Dangerous, il not kept dry. :"
No package may contain more than
100 pounds. 1t must be stored in
isolated buildings that are fireproof
and waterproof No artificial light or
heat will be permitted in the building
where it is stored. Not more than 20
pounds, in bulk or in cartridges, may
be kept in any store or factory, and
this must be in a fireproof safe or vault
above the street grade and it must be
kept six inches above the floor.
The manufacture, transportation,
storage, sale or use of liqucfed acety-
lene is absolutely prohibited within
the limits of this city. Y. Sun.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-02-02
CONTRACT FOR A YACHT.
A Handsome Steel Pleasure Boat to be
Built by tho Pusey 4 Jones Co.

The Pussy & Jones Co. has signed a
contract for the construction of steel
hull steam pleasure yacht for William
Hester, proprietor of the Brooklyn
Daily Eagle.
The vessel is to be designed by Naval
Architect H. G. Wintringham of New
YORK and will be handsome model in
every detail, with graceful and at
tractive lines. The deck fixtures will
be Of the highest class used in pleasure
yachts.
The dimensions will be: Length, 12s
feet; breadth Of beam, 16 feet inches
depth, 9 feet . inches. She will be
fitted with a triple expansion engine,
with steel shaft and bronze wheel. The
boiler will be of the latest and most
approved type.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-02-02
Tn 3 PICTURE AND TN = MA1p.

He looked upon her photograph,
Her beauty made him glad;
No maid that he bad ever seen
Had eyes like those she had.
He cheeks were dimplcd and berneck
Was rounded pleasantly,
And not q wrinkle, not line
Or mole was there to see.
His heart went out unto her then,
He vowed that he would ne'er
Sit down content till he had found
And won that maiden fair.
He iourneyed far in search of her,
He found her. too, one day;
For he that perseveres must win,
And love will show the way.
But. oh alack! her face was scanned.
Her neck was scrawny. too
The skilled retoucher had retouched.
As skilled retouchers do S =
--Ghieago Daily News.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-02-02

William Few, young butcher Of
West Chester, who swallowed laudanum
Tuesday week, Was restored TO conscious
ness yesterday week. For seven hours
he was beaten with shingles to keep
him awake. Few's attempt at suicide
is attributed TO the fact that his
mother had reprimanded him for ex-
cessive drinking.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-02-02

Neil A. Leitch has sold to Edward
Witsil the dwelling No. 2312 jefferson
street for $500, and Mr.. Witsil has
sold to Mr.. Leitch the three-story brick
dwelling, lot and stable, on the south
side of Concord avenue west of Madi-
son street for "a, 900. The statement made
yesterday week that the consideration
for the second property was $751; was
erroneous.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-02-02
COLLISION AvERTED.
Presence of Mind of a Motorman Saves
Trouhle.

John Logue. motorman on River
view car No. 50, on Thursday, by his
presence Of mind, prevented collision
at Front and French streets. Logue's
car left the railroad station at IL. so
O'Clock and had taken on one passenger.
The bell was given to go ahead and he
was nearing the westerly side OF French
street, when mail wagon No. 3, driven
by colored man, came down French
street close to the pavement in frort of
the hotel at the northwest corner and
made an attempt to cross the street in
front of the car.
Logue quickly reversed his lever and
applied both brakes. The wheels OF
the wagon were barely touched by the
car. The motorman was praised for
his presence of mind.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-02-02

n. T.. King announces that he has
taken the agency for the new Wheeler
Il Wilson sewing machine in this city,
and has opened for business at No. IL
East Seventh street. Mr.. King has
been engaged in the sewing machine
business for Is years and was for some-
time the agent for the Standard Co. IS
goods in this city. lie served through
the late war and has returned to Will
mington to assume the agency for the
Wheeler & Wilson machine.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-02-02
-Nat 1,sAla tsr au.b.na.s n.n,.

Ia Magiairate Sasse's court yesterday
week James II. Westcott brought
suit against Margaret Stigsrs for >, I,
rent contracted by the husband Of The
defendant. The plaintiff was repre-
sented by E. g. Cook, and the defend.
ant by Lilburn Chandler. A non suit
was granted on the application of Mr..
Chandler on the ground that wife is
not responsible for the debts contracted
by her husband. M
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-02-02

The annual meeting of the Northside
Improvement Co. was held yesterday
week at the Office of Hawkins d
Co., tho following being elected direc.
tors: Samuel II. Baynard, William
Lawton, DR.. Willard Springer, William
z. Hawkins, Thomas Tatnall, William
8. PriclSett and Edgar A. Finley. The
directors elected Mr.. 'Baynafd lh'esi
dent: DIR. Springer, vice-president |:
Mr.; Finley, secretary and treasurer,
and Mr.. Hawkins, business manager.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-02-02

Samuel R. Hine, ST., one Of the most
prominent citizens Of Delaware City,
died Tuesday week, aged rs years. He
had been in the blacksmithing bust
ness for several years. two sons succeed
ing him. The wife, three sons and two
daughters survive him, 4t5
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-02-02

Thomas Bowen of Washington, an
engineer on the Baltimore & Potomac
branch of the Pennsylvania railroad,
was killed in collision yesterday
week.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-02-02
GARLANUS STARTLING DEATH.
Former Attorney-Genera Falls Dead In tn
United States supreme Court. l

United States snprome Court. q.
Washington, Jan, 90. Former At
torney General Augustus II. Garland
fell senseless whilo addressing tho
United States Supreme Court, shortly
after noon today.
He was carried from the chamber.
Senator Gallinger, WHO is q physician.
was called and said it'was a stroke Of
apoplexy and would DO fatal.
Mr., Garland died almost Immediately
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-02-02

Thomas ii. Strayhorn of Yorlslyn has
bought the farm of John Hadley in
East Marlborough, Pa. :
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-02-02
AllcCckS
Porous RLASTERS
Do You Use Plasters?

You want the best, the one that relieves
and cures. Which is ito Allcock's!
Why9 Try It, smell it, compare its fine
aromatic odor with the smell of all other
plasters They all smell alike, a nasty
sweetish odor because they are made Of
cheap materials. We guarantee ALLcooK's
Porous PLAsTERs to be made of the high
est priced and purest of drugs. Don't be,
buncoed. Get the best-Allcock's. 81
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-02-02

William Clark of this city has been
granted an original pension of IS per
month.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-02-02
OLD BUILDING WRECKED.

radman & Hiosman's Morocco Factor,.
Which Was Being Rebuilt, Partially Col
Iapses. f
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-02-02
W. @. tn. NOTES.

If lean only place little brick in the pave
ment of the Lords highway l will place II
thereon to the Heavenly City. = Phillips
Brooks.
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