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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18
MURDERED ms asnApow.. !.


YssnG Lawyer shet the Detective
Employed to watch Hin.
Cincinnati. Dec. 1s-Thers was q
sensational murder yesterday at the
residence of Z. A. Ferguson, on Dayton
street. Dudley Ferguson, son of e. A.
Ferguson, has been afiicted with mel
ancholy, and the family employed Gus
Meehan, a we'll known detective, to
SHADOW" young Ferguson, more for
the protection of the young man than
anything else. When the detective ap-
peared young Ferguson shot him, and
Meehan soon died. Dudley Ferguson
was arrested. Z. A. Ferguson is one
OF the most prominent attorneys here.
Dudley Ferguson graduated at Yale
and afterward in law. He is SO years
Of age and associated with his fathers
firm. The family is one of the most
prominent in the city, and the place
of the tragedy is among the finest resi-
dences. Ferguson was thought to have
an ungovernable temper, and at times
he alarmed his family. His father ar
ranged for him to board across the
street from the Ferguson residence,
and there he was under surveillance,
while Augustus Meehan guarded the
Ferguson homestead. Meehens would
give the family due notice and be
hand whenever Dudley crossed the
street for his home. Yesterday Dudley
slipped out of the rear door of his
apartments. and by roundabout
course reached his fathers house, but
even then Meheen was after him, and
followed Dudley into the house. Then
young Ferguson shot Meheen four
times, and was captured before doing
any more shooting.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18
PENNSYLVANIA
IMPROVEMENT.
Tracks Will Be Raised and
New Station built Here.

In speaking of the use to be made
of the $13, 100000 coming into the
treasury of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company through the new is
sue of stock, an officer Of the COM
pany said. the engineering depart-
ment hoped for considerable share
though as yet no sum had been set
aside for the use Of that depart
ment.
The engineering department has
in view some very important i'm
provements. Chief among these is
the construction of an elevated road
through Newark, N, ].
The department also expects to
abolish grade crossings in Will
mington and it is likely that if this
change is made not only will the
tracks be elevated, butja new sta
ton will be constructed.
Washington will also come in for
Improvements if the engineering de-
partment has its way. The scheme
is to build an elevated road through
the city and to erect $4,000, 900
terminal there. The plans for this
work have already been submitted
and approved by the committee of
Congress in charge of such affairs.
All that is wanting is the word to
begin work.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18
DEATHS


TALLEY--At Terre Hautr, Indiana on Dec
IL, 1899, Charles W. Ialley
Funeral to take place from th3 residence OF
his brothcr.in law. Iran CTS &c. Gala her, No.
SOL Broome street, Wilmington, on Wedncs-
day. Dec. 2Oth AT II a. III. Burial in Whining
ton and Brandy wine Cemetery.
GREGG-On December 49, Elizabeth. wife of
Brnlainln Grcsg aged Us years
Relatives and friends are respectfully invi.
ted to attend thu funeral. from hrr husbands
residence, near he'd Clay r,'nk Church, on
Mund y, December 18th Services at the house
at L o'clock. lGtormrnt at Rcd Clay CreeI,
cemetery.
HARDEsTER--In this city, on December 10 +,
Priscilla z. HardeStcr, aged ~ years.
Kclativts and friends are invited to attend
the iunura! services from the residence Of her
father, j, W Hardrstcr, 1910 West Fourth
street, on Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clocN
lnterment at livcrYiew Cemetery. t
BARNES AT New Castle, Del, December Il,
1879, Robert Barnes, aged 1jyrars.
hcallvps and friends arc respectfully invit-
ed to attend the funeral from his residence
il New Castle, OF Monday afternoon, Dccem.
her 18TH, ut O'Clock. Intcrmcnt at rrcshy,
terrain cemetery.
Il ARDlNG-At stanton, Del, on December
Il, 1899, Katie NJ vito Of the Rev, r. II.
Harding, aged 50ycars
Relatives and friends are respectfully in
vitcd to attend the funeral from her late resi-
dencc on Thursday afternoon. at l o'clock.
Services ut tho n. H. Church. lnturmcnt at
Nit. allen Cemetery.
SERVlCE-At bellevue, Del, on December
IL, lstp, Charles sddon' son of James &.
and Nary Service, agtl q years.
Relatives, friends aud members of Eureka
Council, NO. J. DR.. Order Of American Me
chanics arc invited to attend the funeral from
his arenta' residence on thursday morning
at % o'clock, Services at the house. Inter.
ment nj Newark Union Cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18
Preparing For tho Census.

Census Supervisor Willis of Mil
ford, is busy preparing for the
census taking of this State and re-
ceiving applications from various
people who desire to be enumera-
tors. AS there will be something
over 100 of these, and they will be
appointed from both parties, the
chief supervisor has his hands full.
The position of enumerator will last
but a month, but as the pay is from
So to Sc day there are plenty of
men who want it. Much interest is
being shown in the outcome Of the
census here, as Wilmington is anx-
ious to find out how many people
are here. The claim made by the
city officials is that the city will
show $4,000 people, but if the same
increase marks this census as the
last one taken the total will be
above $4,000.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18
Resolutions Of Respect.

Whereas, The Supreme Power
through inevitable laws, has by
death, removed our friend and
shopmate. Charles Morrow. We,
his associates, employed in the
paint department of the Jackson g.
Sharp Company, whilst reviewing
his noble character and many good
deeds, are brought to full and
sincere realization Of the loss sus.
tanned by his friends and the world
at large, therefore be it
Resolved, That we offer our heart.
felt coincidence to his family in their
bereavement and these resolutions
as last tribute to his memory.
Resolved, That by his death the
home has lost 4 kind and loving
husband, the world shining light
and exemplary character, his as
sociates guiding star; for he so
lived that when the Supreme Power
called him, his spirit blended into
that immortal existence.
''He fades summer cloud away,
AS sinks the gale when storms
are DER,
AS gently shuts the eye of day,
AS dies wave along the shore.
Resolved, That these resolutions
be printed in the daily newspapers
and a copy be sent to the family of
the deceased.
Thomas c. Pierce,
Howard r.. Brinton,
Joseph J. McCracken,
William c. O'Brien,
Charles e. OFT,
Committee.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18
Fine Stock For Dover Farms,

Dover, Del, Dec. 1.-THE move
ment TO secure fine live stock for
Kent County farms, inaugurated
this week by ID. Miflin wilson and
William M. Dickson, who have just
returned from Ohio with two SPLEEN
did herds of hornless cattle Of the
Aberdeen-Angus breed, is being
taken up and discussed by other
prominent farmers with a view to
Restocking their places and going
back TO raising fat cattle.
Mr.. Wilson'S herd, which has
just been placed on his Dover farm,
consists of two young bulls and
fourteen cows and heifers. One of
the COWS weighs 400 pounds; ore
of the bulls, at seven months,
weighs 600 pounds, and one heifer.
at two years, stands at 1OOOpounds.
The cattle cost fancy prices, but
are great milk producers.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18
80 B. so.

re-. a, ,pcn
Schedule in effect November -. lS9s
Al Trains illuminated with P"n-scn
llSht. ,,,,.,.
+ENP2ESS TRAINS.
Trans leave wilmington. Delaware Ave-
Lue station; for
.,o5s a, M; .isls, sssa, .ico s5is Ul.
pullman ears, WA. %lO, ~ y. m. SUNDAYS,
500, sg.3g +ll.$j a. m; a23i, 400, SIS Iali
Pullman rar-), sI.4I slo. 81 D. m.
PHILADELPHIA. week days. sol. 5. 70.
so $50 $50 ~ 81 .*lO.52 HOS a. IN :
.i2 10. s2A. %Vo. 400. .5lS ali Pullman
cars). $50, .tii. .lO52 p. m. Sundays. - o.
u 90 u 10 IIjl ruilman carsl 40 - a
80 10 d. m
Chester week DAYS. ESQ sos 100 .so5
$3.50 4lO =. iIOS a, m; F9Sl 800, $50 #i44
", n D. m, SUNDAYS. 100 $50, e9.Sq, ii H.
ali Is Il. M; '93i 500, $50, " A $40 s.,
D, m.
Atlantic Ci,y, week DAYS, tIO5 a. m:
az ID VA lido y. m, SUNDAYS, I,sO a. m:
800 u, m.
cape NAV, ocean CITY and Sea Isle CIV
week days 81 o. a. M: +aa % m. sun.
DAYS, TSG "A, m.
Baltimore and Washington week DAYS.
AIS 100, $500, %ll OF a. m sl256 a % 2lg
@3.4O, *.57 e5.aa an Pullman cdrsl, $500
50 ii n m. SUNDAYS .I.1S. *S "a A. m. u. 3D.
800, si9, *l.s7, u. 80 ,all Pullman carsJ
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18
fHR SEARCH STOPS.


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skeptical Of all claims endorsed by stran-
rers. :residinp In far Distant pnrts pf tho
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rvs NJ 'onsSr h''ess".y ~
cept such endorsements, for local citizens
are giving their Testimony and tits an easy
( matter for INV reaser 10 Investigate the
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18
Funeral Of a. N. B.um.uu.


The funeral Of George H. Bau.
mann took place on Saturday after
neon from his home, No. 901 Monroe
street. Rev. Paul Isenschmidt con-
Quoted the services. The floral Of
ferings were beautiful and numer-
Gus. Among them being floral
harp with broken string was sent
by the Office employees Of Stoeckle's
brewery, a vacant chair from the
employees of the Diamond State
brewery and wax cross, heart
and anchor from the brewery
drivers.
Delegations were present from
Lafayette Lodge, No. IA. A. B. A.
NJ; Germania Encampment, No. 80,
X. of st. ]. and NJ; Liberty Lodge,
No. 10, A. o. U. W.; Delaware Con-
clave, No. 49, l. o. H.: Delaware
Lodge, No. 549, d. of H.; the Home
Life Insurance Company Of America,
Delaware Saengerbund, Humboldt
Castle, No. ID, X. G. E.; Young
Mems Democratic Club, German
Library and Turngemeinde.
The. pail bears were julius Guen-
Their, Fred c, Mammele, James H.
Yates, f. W. Mccall, Gustav Kolch,
and Benjamin r. Bartram. Inter-
ment was made at Riverview GENE.
terry, where services were conduct
ed by Lafayette Lodge, A. f. A.
NJ, of which the deceased was 4
member.
The deceased was SO years old
and was employed as acollector for
Joseph Stocckle'a Diamond State
Brewery.
The family wish to return their
heartfelt thanks to all the associa-
tions and other kind friends for their
kindness in their hour of trouble.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18
Officers Elected.

Wilmington Division, No gel, Order Of
Railroad Conductors, held their annual
meeting yesterday afternoon at the Clay
ton House and elected these officers for
the ensuing year: Chief conductor, G. S.
Swe eney; assistant chief conductor, T.W.
Swee ney; junior conductor, L. E. Powell;
Inside guard, b. +, Louder: outside guard
Josaph Rylott; trustees, II. b. Sweoton.
+. j. Boylan and w. j. johnson. Various
committees were appointed from tho
yariaus roads
After ths lneetlng dinner was hold in
the spaciousdfiing rooms Of the Clayton
House and so pleased was the order with
the table and service that vote Of thanks
was extended to Proprietor Bothman.
Abont fifty were present inciuding a
number of guests from other divisions.
Dinner was served at z O'Clock and the
guests returned home on tho OIL o'clock
train.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18
THE TURTLE.

The Turtle comes to the Opera
House early in January. The
French comedie ofmerit have been
having their day in New York City
since 1.-THE Turtle" started the ball
rolling at the Manhattan Theatre.
where this bright sensational
comedy ran for two hun bred nights
to the capacity of the theatre. 1t
made people talk and where you
can do that. and do it in such a
way that eXcites curiosity, YOU do
not have to worry much about the
dollars.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18
Get Greens from Robertson.

ST Robertson who has stood on the
South East Corner Of Fourth and Market
streets fer years, ard who j. familiarity
known as the "poach man" ia there again
this year with cOmplota stork Of ever
greens for Christmas decorations Hn Is
selling holly. misletoe. etc. at prices
which cannot be beaten. Before buy ing
your Christmas green's give him call. 81.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18
Ex-Consressman Pidcock Dead.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT fiucOcA Deau.
White House, N j., Dec. 1S.-Former
Congressman James Nelson Pidcock
for 20 years Democratic leader il
New Jersey, died at his home here yes
terday of paralysis. He was stricken
with paralysis at I o'clock Saturday
night. while seated in his library. He
became unconscious Immediately, anr
although doctors were summoned h
did not regain consciousness. MI. Pid
cock was born at Merchantville OF
Feb. s, 1886. He was always active il
politics, and when still young mar
attained prominence. He became the
leader of the Hunterdon county Demo-
Gratis 30 years ago. In 1876 he was
elected state senator. In 1884 he was
elected to congress from the old
Fourth district and sarvod fnnr vnara
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18
Equal Suffrage Society,

The Delaware Equal Suffrage Society
heard an interesting lecture by Miss
Carrie Chaplain Colt at the New Century
Club Fridayinight Gin the afternoon tho
society held its annual meeting and
elected these officers: President, Mrs.
Martha S. CransIrn, of Newport; vice
president, Mrs Margaret Houston. Of
Georgetown; corresponding secretary,
Mrs Mary Ii. Thatcher, of Wilmington /;
recording secretary, Mrs. May Price
Philips, of New Castle; trsasur or. Miss
Emma Lore. Of Wilmington.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18
Funeral Of c Donnelly,

Tho funeral of Christopher nonnelly
took place this morning from the UNDER
taking pnrlos OF ]. J. FOX. Mass was
celebrated in St. Peters Church and in
terment made in the Cathedral cemetery.
Fhs pallbearer, were John j. Cassidy. ".
S5aals, john Guthrie, William Sweeney,
l homas Malloy and j. Sullivan.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18
A MIRACULOUS ESCAPE,

Quite an excitement was OCCASION
cd ut Fourth and Market streets on
Saturday afternoon, by 4 small
child being knocked down and roll
ing under Il trolley car. The car
was promptly stopped and the child
pulled out from underneath. not even
sustaining bruise. 1t was MI
racUlous escape and caused dozens
OF persons to turn away their heads.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18

r Charles W. Talley. who was born in
Wilmington fifty seven years ago. died
at Terre Haute, lndiana.Aon So u day
from lung trouble. Mr.. Talley went west
severa! years ago with his family. His
death Is the third in the family from lung
trouble. He was largely engaged IN the
Mi cligau,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18
VOLCANIC ERUPTIUNS

Are grand. but Skin Eruptions rob liza
OF joy Bucklen's Arnica Snlvs, Gu
them ALSO Old. Running and Fever. I,
Ulcers, Boils, Faions. Corns. Warts. o
Bruises Burns, Scalds, Chapped RaL,.
Chilblains Best Pile cure on
Drives ont Pains and Aches. Only 20 c,s
II box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by N. B.
DanfQrth, Druggist.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18
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BISMARCK'S IRON NERVE

Was the result of his SPLENDID health.
Indomitablo will and tremendous energy
arc not found where Stomach, Liver, Kid
ney1 ami Bowels ARE out of order If you
want these qualities and tho success they
bring, use DR.. Kings New Life Pills
They develop every power OF brain and
body. Only a5c. at n. b. Danforth's drug
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18
YOUNG MOTHERS.

Crtu up il the terror of thousands OF youn;
mothers because its outbreak ls so agOnizing
and frequently fatal. Shiioh's Cough and Con
sumption Cures like magic in cases of Group
1t has never been known TO fail The worst
cases relieved immediately. Price 2jc, 5tlc, 81.
Sold by N. b. nantorth. Second and Market
streets,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18

A portrait Of James O'Connell, pre,i-
dent Of The International Association OF
Machinsts was presented to Wilmington
Lodge Of Alachinists No. 1884, Saturday
ght. The pre,entation speech was
M ,Ie by William A. Jennings. On be-
half of the lodge. Thomas l.. johnson &C.
ceptpd the portrait.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18
Chief .ItiSticS Mt Dover

Chief Justice Lore went to Dover this
morning 10 hear additional argument in
the quo warranto case OF the State VS.. tho
Delaware Electric Railroad Company.
Deputy Attorney General Cooper was
summoned there as witness in the case.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18
In Luck.

Ono friend, J. jackson Pierce is having
. streako Of good luck. This morning he re-
ceivod through Adams Express Wild tnr
key from Emporis which had been shot
by bis friend, John H. Rodney, Esq. who
70 on u cunning trip In Virginia. Mr.
Rodney Is great marksman, and other
friends may share In his good luck.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18
Store Crowded,

Max Ephraim proprietor Of the New
York Clothing house, No. 3l6 Market
street, was SO crowded on Saturday even :
ing that 1t required eight clerks to wait
upon them. The reason Of The rush was
the prices at which Max is selling goods
He has to remove and he does not wish
to have any thing on hand when the 26th
Of March rolls around. His goods are all
right and 80 Is his prices.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18
Vacant Lot Association.

The annual report of Charles and Broth
ers, superintsndeutl of the vacant lot cut
tivation work CT the essocia ed charities
show that during the year fifty six gar
deus were cultiva cd, partly supporting
307 persons. Tho expenditure was $53 So.
and the proceeds 81 653 81, Each garden
nctted an average profit of $l9, So
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18
A Forest OF pine md Cedars,

Fourth street from King to Tatnall street
from now until Christmas Day will be a
forest of pine and ceder trees. Merchants
took possession of tho street this morning
and at noon over one thousand trees
were displayed, Much holly, mislet0e etc.
was also displayed. Tho dealers report
heavy sn lea nlrepdy
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18

People me beginning to get their Christ
mas presents by mail but tho big rush Of
incoming mail will begin on Wednesday.
Tbs foreign mails are beginning to bring
gree inUs for CnirStmns
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18

Samuel Holt. Of Gl3 Windsor street.. had
his foot n,a.hed his foot mashed this
morning. he was at work at tho Beckett
building Seventh and Shipley street when
tho wheel Of o cart passed over bis foot.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18
Death from Diphtheria.

Ealph Crawford, Of No. $50 Tatnall
s;rc0t died yesterday morning from
diphthorlh The funeral took place yes-
t'nday AFTERNOON. He was Is years of age
and hal been sick only week.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18

Miss p. p. Hardester daughter of John
W. Hardcs or OF No. 1919 West Fourth
street died on Saturday. She was "a years
of age AMI typhoid fever was the cause of
her death,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18

Dear Santa Claus:-l am boy 10 years
old II | wants fire engine steam
launch, some nuts and candles aud don't
forgot my sisters and brothers. Ohyer
WintGrs Jp1 ButtOnwuoi street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18

The several cases of the collector of
school taxes of Braudywine hundred VS.
Hu4les Bros and Bang, on account of
their Italian employs have been continued.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18

Old kriss:-Plonso bring me a sOt of
dishes, q doll, u piano, tub and board
DaHdy mud nuts. Minnie Nichols, iI3
DuttonwOOd street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18

All tho nor hound trains on the Del
aware Railroad were delayed this morn
ing by tho placing OF the new bridge a..
cross POcomaker river at Pocomake City.
MARRIAGES.
MCGARVIN-YOUN'i- On December 0, by
the Rev W. N. Schall Mr.. Hobert L. Nc.
Gavrln and Mas sarah Young both Of Philu.
uciphia
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18

Frank Mulvins of Newport was fined
$50 and costs in the City Court yester' y
morning for acting In an indecent man
on the strect.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18
psat IeAaeee splt anl s..le Your I'm sNay.

Dsat fchacee spIt and Bnsko YouF I'm lweN
To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag.
nctic. full Of life, nerve and vgor. take No.To-
Bac, the wonder.worhey, that makes weak men
strong. AL druggists, 6oc or d. Cure guaran.
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
oterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18
Remains Removed.

The remains of Louisa Murray have been
removed from Woodland cemetery P a.
d,Iphia to the Wilmington aud Bra v
vino cemetery. Sho died February oh
1870, p
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18

Dear Old Kriss: am little girl years
old, aud want you to bring nc nice doll
n Punch and Judy show, ard biz pile OF
things EImirl Parks, 9IJ East Second
ktrost.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-18

O'd KISS Please bring me doll
dress dishes, and soma candy and nuts.
FlyrG Nichols, 1873 ButOnwOoi street