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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-06
SORROW AT HENRY CLAY,


one Old Resident Dead and Another
Stricken with Paralysis.
The death of Hugh Foster and serious i'll
ness of Alexander M. Burns, two OF the
Oldest and most highly respected residents
OF Henry CLAY. better known as Rising Sun,
has cast shadow of glpom over that thriy-
ing suburb of Wilmington.
MIR. Foster died ut $50 o'clock Friday night,
of heart trouble. He had been sick Tor
about month and his death was not
wholly unexpected. He was 75 years OF age,
native of Henry Clay. and had lived there
all his life. At the age OF 10 years he en-
tered the employ of the du Pont powder
company and learned the tr ide OF cooper
which he followed the remainder OF his
days, working go years continuously for the
firm He was popular iu the community
and also with his employers. He was a
member of the Ancient Order of Hiber-
mans. -Four SONS and daughter, all grown,
survive him.
Mr.. Burns was stricken with paralysis on
Thanksgiving Day and Is now in critical
condition. although some Improvement was
noticed Saturday morning. DR.. II. w. Briggs
| il In attendance. MIR. Burns has also been
a lifelong resident of Henry Clay. Fifty.
eight years ago he entered the employ oil
the powder company and has worked there
ever since, his present occupation being
TINT of gate tender at the Hagley yard. HI
il 81 years of age and well and fpyorabl,
known, not only at Henry Clay, hut also II
the city, being one of the Oldest member
OF Brandywine Lodge, l. D. o. r.. and one
of the persons instrumental in the building
of Odd Fellows Hall OH the Highlands.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-06
DELAWARE DOTS.

A petition asking tae Board of Pardons
to recommend the release of former Secre
tary of State John d. Hawkins recently
convicted of ENHANCEMENT as bailee, is
being circulated in Kent county.
The term of James l.. Deakyne, post
William d. Venn and Thomas l.. Mason,
Union Republicans. are applicants for the
position. MIR. Deakyne desires reappoint-
ment.
Bishop Raudoiph s. Foster, the, senior
bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
and his family will spend the winter in
Smyrna. His residence, in Boston, stands
on a bleak height, and is too cold for his
feeble health.
The Rev. N. W. Conway of Grape
has been appointed pastor of Zoar M.
L. Circuit. Georgetown.
ID. X. Donaldson and M. Donovan,
who for two months have had charge OF
the bonded warehouses at Georgetown
and Dover, respectively, exchanged
places Monday.
Erasmus Paynter, formerly Of Nassau,
Sussex county and Miss Charlotte Nc.
CAREY of Redwood City. CAL, were
married in San Francisco November
Goth. the Rev. j. A. b. Wilson, d. D.,
officiating.
The wedding of Willard w. Shockley
Of Townsend and Miss Annie Il. Maloy
of Greensboro will take plaoe.in Greens
bore NJ. L. Church December 18th. Ii
January, Mr.. Shockley will remove hil
jewelry business TO Greensboro.
Register Cansey Of Sussex count,
has granted letters OF administration a
follows: On the estate of Reuben Har
rington, to Lydia ID. Harrington; OF
the estate Of Curtis f. Murray, t,
Jonathan F. Baker, and on the estat
OF Silas Dutton, to James Button. Il
also has granted letters testamentar
on the estate Of George W. Jones t
George F. and W. I. Jones.
Frank Green was rescued from drown
ing Thursday near Camden.
An OK roast attracted hundreds G
people to Georgetown Thursday.
Bell Cannon, owned by W. p. Bigg
Of Middetuwn, finished second in tn
la race at Baltimore Thursday.
James E. Carroll and M. L. Hyde
4 are applicants for the position Of super
intendent of schools in Kert county.
T. A. Ruddell has been electe
/ captain of the Wilmington conferenc
, Academy football team for next season
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-06
KILLED AT ELKVIEW.

Stranger Loses His Life on the Central
Division of the p, w. 81 Is. Railroad.
A stranger, who, 1t is believed, be-
longed either in Wilmington, Philadel-
phia or Baltimore, was killed on the
Central division Of the p, W. Il b.
railroad, near Elkview, Pa, last Friday,
and the body awaits Identification at
New London, Pa. Deceased was about
40 years of age aud is described as fol-
lows Height, 3 feet 10 inches; weight,
1870 POUNDS; hair dark, bald back to
crown; light moustaohe, lighter than
hair. He bad q handkerchief marked
j. W. Buress and also time table of
the Chesapeake & Ohio railroad. On
his right arm was Ii crown with letter
+ on right, below the crown an elk's
head, Indicating that he belonged to
the Order Of Elks. Two tomahawhs
were beneath this with letters Ii. and
L. on either side. Underneath all is
the date 1883. Beneath this is sword
and sabre with wreath in circle. On
the left arm is marked s. FL. All OF
the tattoo marks are in India ink. He
wore undertaking but no trousers,
having q pair of blue overalls, dark
coat, faded, heavy shoes, black railroad
| cap,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-06
THE CLAYTON pOSTOFFICE,


A Postmaster to be Named january 1st-
Three Applicants and Much Interest Felt
in the Outcome.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal.
Clay ten, Dec. 3.--NeS Year Day,
the postoflice at Clayton becomes Pies-
idential appointment and a successor
will be named to James III. Deakyne,
the incumbent. The applicants for
the place are Mr.. Deakyne, William u.
Venn and Thomas L. Mason The fisht
is bitter oce, and some ugly sores VIII
be left, no matter who ia named. Mr..
Deakyne is confident that he will sue
coed himself. lie points with pride IT,
the management of the office during
his inoumhency and the general salts
faction given the community. He IS
an old soldier, having served his cDun
try during the Civil War ind saw active
service aud is one OF the few old soldiers
who dues not draw pension.
The opposition 10 Mr.. Deakyne have
interested Cong essnaIi Waiter q. HOT
fecKer in the contest, and 1t will no
doubt be a pleasure for hm to do all
he can against the formers reappoi t.
ment. Mr.. Deal,ne is one of the
most prominent Regular Republicans 10
Kent county and has always done al
in his power to oppose the aspirations
| of John Edward Addioks. Mr.. Masor
had the unanimous endorsement OF the
Union Republicans when Mr.. Deakynt
was appointed three years ago, and his
friends feel confident that he vii
secure the favors OF the powers that be
The rank aud file of the party do no
| lcok with favor on his aspirations, be
cause Mr.. Mason was formerly strong
| Prohibitionist and had been Unioi
Republican only few years.
Mr.. Venn seems to stand very mucf
in favor with the Addicks leaders il
the county. He has been an activ
worker since he attained his majority
and the only objection that can b
raised to his candidacy is the fact tina
he has resided here only short while
The outcome of the fight is hein
watched with much interest by politi
Clans all over the State.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-06
OBITUARY.

James Cam, well known resident of
Glasgow for many years, died on FRIDAY
and was buried Monday. He was 81 years
old.
Samuel s. Bishop, aged about 40 years,
died Saturday evening at his residence. No.
sos franklin street, a wife and two children
survive him.
Henrietta Rudolphus died on Saturday at
Oakland, near Newark. Her funeral took
place Monday from the residence of
the Misses Bower; interment at Head of
Christiana cemetery.
Mrs. Frank W. Pierson ha' received word
of the death of her mother. Mrs. Charles
Heritage. in Philadelphia Sunday. The
deceased was daughter Of the late Henry
and Hannah Witsil, formerly OF this city.
| The funeral took place yesterday from
her late residence, No. 242O Poplar street.
Mrs. Mary Ann Thorn. widow of GeorGe
Thorn, died at her home Second and Justi-
/ son streets on Saturday evening in her 91st
year. The deceased has been a resident of
| this city for the greater portion of her life,
and had lived in the same house more than
| 30 years. Mr.. Thorn was engaged in bust
ness during his life as carpet weaver. Her
\ first husband was Captain Ripperger who
was lost at sea. She Is survived by John
o. and Elizabeth Ripperger. Her funeral
took place yesterday.
Maggie J. Grant, aged 81 yenrs, died
Sunday at No. 515 Buttonwood street.
n Lille Boch, aged years. died
Friday of membraneous Group, at No.
TOT West Third street.
Daniel L. Rutter, the 4-years old son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Il. Rutter of
Edge Moor, died Of diuhtheria on
Saturday.
Bridget Mooney. aged 55 years, died
Sunday in New Castle hundred. The
funeral took place Tuesday from d.
T. Killroy's office.
Mrs, Mary Akin, wife of james
: 20. Akin, died Sunday at tbs
homeopathic Hospital. She had ar
operation performed.
John Lorigan, aged 40 years, of No
1706 Lincoln street, died Sunday
/ He was at one time member OF tb,
8 police force. His death resulted from
Z consumption.
: Charles Shuster, aged Sc years, diet
. Friday afternoon from general de
d biiity, at the residence uf his lin
i law, w. II. Brown, No. 20l Yves
It Twenty ninth street. He was ma
!; whom the community highly respected
u being the last OF the old coopers on tn
q Brandy wine. lie followed that bushes
all his life, having been actively Ell
gagged until within several years age
,r when he retired. His last employment
o was with the William Lea & Sons Go.
If and was we'll known among those VIII
Ie visited thu Brandywine cooper shops
10 He was buried on Tuesday afte
az noon at 2 o'clock. Interment WI
nnade at Riveryiew cematarV-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-06
FIRE AT DRY GOODS STORE.
Smoke Did Damage-Liberty Fire Engine
Badly Wrecked ut Excavations.

Smoke Did Damage-Liberty Fire Engine
Badly Wrecked ut Excavation.
Fire in the cellar of the dry goods
store of Mrs. Mary J.. Davis, northeast
corner of Seventh and Lombard streets
late Sunday night. discovered by Police
Officer Chilling. He awoke the inmates
of the house by pounding on the door
with his clpb and then sent In an
alarm from box No. 1l5. The WASH
ington and Delaware chemical appar-
abuses extinguished the blaze, which
was confined to the cellar. The smoke,
however, filled the store ana damaged
the large stock valued at between
81, 200 and $1,000. The loss is partly
covered by insurance. The cause OF
the fire 10 unknown.
While responding to the alarm, the
Liberty engine was wrecked in the OK.
cavation for street car tracks at Fifth
aud Lombard stress, where the Will
mington City Railway Co. is doing
work
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-06

"Gifts of a girls own handiwork are
sure to be appreciated" writes Mar
garet Z. Sangster in the Ladies' Home
Journal. "Among the daintiest and
most useful presents are bags, which,
lacking pockets, every woman in the
land finds use for. Little knitt!d
shoulder capes. warm white shawls,
fieecy affairs of soft Wool to throw
over the head when sitting on the
veranda in summer; bedroom slippers,
such comfort when one slips off ones
boots at night. and the sumptuous
afghan or eilken spread to throw across
a diyan or the foot of the couch, are
Invariably welcome. So are the mum
erous artistic centerpieces aud scarfs
which may bs exquisitely wrought on
linen, and which adorn the dinnertahle,
or find place on the dressing bureau.
Love in every stitch might be the
legend invisioly woven through the
warp and wool Of these beautifully
designed ard worked gifts of woman te
woman"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-06
CABLE LETTER FROM LONDON
South Africa Once More Mo-
nopoIizes Attention.
THE BRITISH PUBLIC IS AGtlAST
At Gen. De Vets Success at
O.. De Wetsdorp.
Noticeable Incursion of FilIpinos Into Lon
don and Paris; Belief That Fiiipinos In
Europe Are Contemplating New Game
paign-Lipton's Yachts.


Copyrighted, 1900, by The Associated Press.
London, Eng, Dec. 1.-South Africa
once mo-e monopolizes attention. The
public is aghast at Gen. DeWet's recent
success at LeWetsdorp, where he captured
guns, as already cabled to The Associated
Press in detail. lis this guerilla warfarep'
the Liberal papers ironically inquire.
why" is asked on all sides. "are
these troubles coming homer" The
o,ations to the yictors strike even those
participating in them as hollow, compared
with the events transporting at the seat of
war. Parliament not being in session. the
public is not favored with any insight into
the War Offices opinions and plans; but,
IL Is credited with varying ideas from
philosophic indifference to acute panic.
The Canadian officers who returned here
from South Africa this week expressed no
surprise at the renewal of Boer successes.
They only wondered that they had not been
greater. The Canadians, however, are
unanimous in expressing the belief that
Gen. Kitchener is the right man to deal
with. the form of opposition now faced by
the British in South Africa. Hardly any of
| the returning officers expressed criticism of
Lord Roberts, even in the face of the recent
reyerses.
There is noticeable incursion of Fill
piuos into London and Paris. The report
| subsequently denied, that Agoncillo. Agnin-
| aldo's agent in Euorpe, was contemplating
going to Honkong to reorganize there the
| Filipino transport and resupply the Fill
| pinos with munitions of war, has give rise
| to the belief that the Filipinos IN Europe are
contemplating new campaign,
Sir Thomas Upton recently has been con-
sidering the proposal to send the Shamrock
| into American waters tor series of trial
races with the Shamrock ii. However,
while he is anxious to give the new yucht
every chance. he feels pledged TO the Glass
Cow exhibition committee to race the Older
boat in the international match which tho
committee has arranged to take place on
the Clyde, and he has decided to leuve the
decision to George l.. Watson, Who has
designed the new challenger for tho
Americas cup. Therefore, 1t is improbable
that both boats will cross the Atlantic as
Mr.. Watson only desires to see how tht
new and old yachts compare, and he be
lieyes this can be done OH the Clyde.
The only alterations yet made in thu
Shamrock ! are to replace her cnrrodet
plates, improve her sheer Hans aud reduce
her draught IS inches, SO improving ne
chances under the new British rule (pre
paringi s. but which will not now be I'u
into execution until the trial races of tn
, Shamrock ii have been sailed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-06
PENINSULA PARAGRAPHS.

DR.. Wilmer Adams, son of Bishop Adams,
has passed examination preparatory to
practicing medicine in Talbot county.
The will of Lewis q. Todd OF Port De-
posit has been admitted to probate. Mrs.
Susanna Walsh, q sister of the deceased, is
executrix. Mrs. Walsh gets the entire estate,
valued at 5000.
In Cecil county Friday, in the suit of
Miss Edna Black vs. Herman jackson, to
recover the sum of 500 for killing a shep-
herd dog, judgment for $65 was rendered
for the plaintiff.
The Virginia Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South has made the fol-
lowing pastoral assignments: Cambridge,
I. Waterfield; Cambridge Circuit, A. A.
Whteman; Dorche ter, IL. p. Barhnn.
The wedding of Frederick L. Baggs
aud Miss Mary Booker will take place
at Greensboro December 18th.
Sixty persons have protested CONVEX
sion at the revival services which are
being held in st. Peters Church, near
Crisfield.
Cards hare been issued for the we'd.
ding of JOSEPH II. Parker and Mics
Mary E. Walston, which will take
place ct Salisbury December 10th.
One hundred buildings have been
erected at Salisbury this year.
Paul Sims has bought the r. N.
Rowland farm, near Bay View, fol
90, 800.
Percy Brewingtou of Salisbury ha:
purchased half interest in the Argus
Of Benton, Pa.
The Salisbury Board Of Trade is agi
tating the question of lower freight rate'
on farm products.
DR.. II. Arthur Mitchell of Elktol
has passed examination preparatory t.
placticing m.dicine and surgery il
Maryland.
Congressman. elect William H. Jack
son has obtained for Woodland @
Bradley Of Salisbury position in th
Baltimore customhouse, at a ealary @
S720 per annum.
The Rev. William P. Eveland, formerl
director of tina Tome Institute, Por
Deposit, has accepted an invitation L
become pastor OF The Chambersbur
PA J NJ. 4. Church.
The Supreme Court Of the Unite
States has dismissed the writ OF erro
in the case of the N lydr and Coune
OF Ocean City VS.. the Baltimore, Chez
apeake & Atlantic Railway Co Til
suit involved taxation on railroa
property from 1892 to 1896, respec
, lively. The railway company was Ii
appellant.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-06

Charles Sturgeon once said that
there we're three great enemies to man
''dirt, debt and the devil" lie might
have added one more d and included
dyspepsia. The evil results OF this
disease could hardly be exagge; ated.
It's effects are ielt in mind and body,
and as far reaching as the effects of
the curse that was laid on the Jaokdaw
of Rheims which was cursed in
"eating and drinking and sleeping,
in standing and sitting and lying. - The
good effects of DIR. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery are most marked in
aggravated and chronic cases of dys-
pepsia. 1t enables the stomach glands
to seorete the necessary quantity of di-
gestiye fluids, and this at once removes
that craving or gnawing sensation SO
common to certain forms of indigestion.
1t tones and regulates the stomach, in
vigorates the torpid liver and gives the
blood making glands keen assimiiative
power. Golden Medical Discovery
cures ninety eight per cent OF thost
| who use it, DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pei
let's are superior to oil other laxative
medicines when the bowels are OBJ
| strueted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-06

If you happen to have a narrow chest,
don't allow people to persuade you that,
therefore, you are IN imminent peril OF con,
sumption. Meet the first symptoms OF
cough. cold, or bronchial attack, with a
few doses of Hale's Honey of Horehound
and Tar, and you are as safe from consump-
tion as If your chest was las broad as the
torso of hercules All the complaints that
lead to phthisis yield invariably to this new
druggists at 25, 81 cents and ST.. Great
saving by purchasing large size. Pixies
Toothache Drops cure in one minute.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-06
GEN. WILSON RETURNS.

San Francisco, GAL, Dec. 2.-Brigadier-
General james H. Wilson, who arrived hero
yesterday from China OF the transport
Thomas, will leave for Washington Tues
day, to report to the War Department.
General Wilson is accompanied by Lieu
tenant q. S. Turner of the Tenth Infantry,
VINO was one Of the two American military
attaches who accompanied the Paotingfu
expedition. Lieutenant Turner says tho
expedition had good moral effect.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-06

City Coun Gilman James Kane has had
prepared all ordinance amending the
farmers marret ordinance by designating
the north side of Fourth street from King
to Orange as the fruit, vegetable and gain
market and requiring all person occupying
that market to pay the usual fee of "a, so
a year. fine OF SIS is imposed for all vio-
lations of the ordinance. In that market
farmers can sell their own produce them
selves or by agent. The ordinance will
probably be introduced at the next meeting
of Council
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-06
KEARNEy'S SECOND DISASTER.

.Kearney, Neb., Dec. 1.--Kearney
suffered it's second disaster this week,
by the burning OF its gas plant. last
night Tuesday, the canal pipe which
supplied the electric light plant burst,
and the flood from the lake wrecked
the lighting plant. The loss is $50. 0u0,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-06

Denver, COL, Dec. l.-"Kid" Parker
of Denver and Joe Cans of Baltimore
have been matched for return fight Of
10 rounds, for a purse of $1,000. The
contest will take place at the Colorado
Athletic Club January 4th, the winner
tn taka all
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-06

Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal.
Middletown Dec. 3.-James Penrce, an
Englishn an employed at the saw mills near
Townsend, died in commissions bt the Town
send Hotel Saturday night. Magistr te
Reynolds of Middletown was deputized by
Coroner Vandeyer to take charge os the
body ana hold an inquest. The jury rel-
dered a verdict OF denth from natural
causes. The body was shipped to Whining
ton this morning. Pearce's sister, prob
ably his only relative in the United States,
resides in Jersey City.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-06
rhompson-white wedding.

Miss AEna E. White, and john Tor
bert Thompson, both Of this city. were
married last Thursday evening by the
Rev. George L. Wolfe, pastor Of First
M. P. Church.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-06

A remedy for Nasal CAarrh which is drying
and exciting to the deceased membrane should
not be used. What is needed Is that which Is
cleansing. soothing, protecting and healing, such
. remedy is Ely's Cream Balm. Price 80 cents az
druggists or il will be mailed by Ely Brothers, oy
Warren street. New York The Balm when placed
into the nostrils spreads over the membrane ana
u absorbed. A cold in the head vanishes QUICKLY.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-06
HOODS Pills

On retiring, and tomorrow your di-
gestive organs will be regulated and
you will be bright, active and ready
for any kind of work. This has
been the experience of others; Il
will be yours. HOODS PILLS are
sold by all medicine dealers. 25 cts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-06

"Twinkle. twinkle, little STAR you are
indeed beautiful, but not half so lovely as
the bloom on the cheeks Of all young ladies
who use Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-06

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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-06
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II your liver is out of order, causing
Biliousness, Sick Headache, Heart
burn, or Constipation, take dose OF