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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-17
OUR NEW FEDERAL BUILDING.
Committee Report on the Senate
BfII-SenatOr Bayard Presents the

Committee Report on the Senate
BfII-SenatOr Bayard Presents the
Grand Jury's Recommend alton.
On April 10th the GAZETTE published
the report OF the House committee on
Congr' ssmap Lore's bill appropriating
$3.50, 900 for the erection Of new Federal
building in Wilmington. Following is
the report OF the corresponding Senate
committee on duplicate bill introduced
in that body by Senator Bayard:
The committee on public buildings and
grounds, to whom WAS referred the bill Is.
1855 for the erection of public building at
Wilmington, Del, having had the 81 me under
consideration, report as follows:
In addition to the report of the House COM
mittee on this subject, which is herewith
appended the following statement of facts in
relation to the public business at Wilmington
is made:
The business in the United States courts
may be briefly summarized: Cases COM
menced during the past three years. 81
cases terminated during the past til rec years,
157 amount OF judgments obtain ed during
| the past three years, S112,S68 IS.
The accommodation afforded for the trans
| action of the business of the courts is utterly
| inadequate, and results in serious less of time
| and great inconvenience to parties before the
courts and to the United States Off ,ials
The space occupied by the post office Q8
| by IA feet) is entirely insufficient for the
proper dispatch Of public business and too
| crowded to secure the proper handling of the
| mail matter at the office.
Post office business, lS83-Amount of sales
| of stamps and other receipts, $40, 627. Money
orders issued, 1913, 55S. 10; postal notes issued
| (three months) S1,14l, 90 money orders
| paid, S69, 2O5.47 postal notes paid three
| months) S1,347.78 number of pieces mail
matter handled by carriers, 3,132, 515.
Owing to lack of room the internal revenue
officers are obliged to rent Offices in another
ney has to use his private professional office
The foregoing report was prepared by
Senator BAyard and made by Senator
| Cameron.
The Congregational Record Tuesday, in
its report Of Mondays session of the
Senate, contains the following
| Mr.. Bsyard-I ask unanimous consent to
| have printed in the Record the recommends
| ton of the grand jury Of the United States
district court of Delaware respecting certain
| public buildings in Wilmington, Delaware, to
accompany the report made by the committee
on public buildings and grounds on the bill
Is. 1855 for the erection Of public building
at Wilmington, Delaware. 1t is a mere re.
| commentator that an appropriation for pub
lie buildings in that town should be made
The paper was ordered to lie on the table,
and to be printed in the Record, as follows
Here follows the grand jury recon-
mendstion, as already published in
the GAZETTE AND JOURNAL,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-17
An Unknown Suicide.

Between 3 and o'clock Monday
afternoon the body of an aged white man
was found hanging from The bridge of the
Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore
railroad over Back river, six miles this
side of Baltimore. 1t was suspended by
thick Irvine, which was wrapped roupd
the mans neck, and fastened securely to
railroad tie. On the same tie and
within few inches of the twipe was
halt empty pint bottle OF whisky. The
unknown i'd from go to 65 years old, 8
feet 8 inches in hight, ia bsldhesded
with the exception of little gray hair,
has no beard, grayish-blue eyes, and is
dressed in dark pantsloons and coat, a
knit jacket and white shirt. In his
pockets were pocketkpife, rs cents and
some slips of newspapers, such as are
used by barbers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-17
FATALLY INJURED.
A LabOrer Killed Tuesday Evening
by Falling From "a ScafTotd

James Clinoh Of No. TOP Spruce street,
laborer employed by the Harlan &
Hollingsworth Company, sustained fatal
injuries about $50 p. M, Tuesday by
falling from a soaffold in the ship yard.
The accident was caused by q misstep.
After falling about IL feet he struck upon
his head, cutting it open for length Of
four inches. He was conveyed In an
unconscious condition to the ship yard
office and DR.. Isaiah Lukens and the
Rev. B. ]. Kelley were summoned.
Restoratives were promptly administered,
but the injured man began to sink grad.
ually and he died about O'Clock.
A certificate Of death from conoussion
OF the brain WAS given, and the deceased
was taken to his late home. He WAS
born In Ireland, was So years old, and
has worked for the Harlan & Holdings.
worth Company off and on for about q
years. A wife and one son survive him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-17

During the nine years the Rev. |. NJ.
Haldeman has bsen pastor of De aware
Avenue Baptist Church, he has delivered
l, 500 sermons and addresses, conducting
ons revival for six months, during which
1000 persons protested conversion. He
has attended over 200 funerals, made
over 1000 visits to the sick, baptised
nearly l 100 persons, reduced the dent oil
the church from $4,000 to $4,000,
repaired and refurnished the church,
frescoiDg it and putting in a new
organ at cost of $4,000. During
the nine years he has lad con.
gregation that has crowded the church
building to its utmost capacity, the even
ing congregations being specially re.
marksble, many persons often being un-
able to gain admission.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-17

Tueday night Joseph Murphy, watch
man of the Christiana Iron Company, on
Christiana avenue, South Wilmington,
went on duty as usual, appar sntly well
and hearty. Yesterday he was found
dead. He was subject TO spoplexy. he
was lying near an clubhouse with the key
to it in his pocket and it is supposed he
was stricken just as he was about to
enter. The body of the deceased, by
order OF the coroner, was removed
to the morgue. Murphy was we'll
built man, medium hight spd apparently
about IS years of age. A bruise about
an inch long was on the side of his face
about half an inch below the te mple, and
it is thought it WAS where he struck his
head in falling. Deceased was single
man, and boarded on Front street neal
Clavton
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-17

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal.
CLAyMoNT, April l6.-E. N. Baldwin,
station agent, has been elected school
director. Marshal Lloyd, who was reoov-
ering, has had a relapse. Burglars pried
q shutter off the station at Linwood, Sat-
urdav night, awaking the agent, Mr.. Golf.
Hearing him coming down stairs they ran
away. The literary soctiety last night de-
bated the question-R esolved, that the
school laws Of Delaware are nuisano e.
Decided in the Affirmative. &. N. Bald
win and Walter Coles, affirmative; L. B.
Pennell and G. K. Lloyd, negative.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-17
MILTON.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal.

Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
MILTON, April 14,-James Dutton, aged
IS years, died suddenly at his home near
here on Friday morning last. He had
been out to feed his stock, had returned
to the house and was In the act Of wash
ing his face and hands. As the house
keeper told him breakfast was ready he
picked the basin up and fell dead upon
the table. Coronsr James WAS notified
and summoned jury and after careful
examination by DR.. George W. Prettyman,
the jury brought In verdict Of death
from paralysis Of the heart. Deceased
Was brother Of Robert Dutton, whose
death WAS reported by EVERY EvKsISo .
few weeks ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-17
THE REV 4. T. COOPER DEAD,
A Short sketch OF His Life ant
Work.

a short sketch OF His Life and
Work,
The Rev. Ignstius 7. Cooper, D. D.,
died at Camden, Del, on Saturday, In
the 18th year of age. His funeral took
place yesterday.
The deceased was born in Kent county,
and was q nephew Of the celebrated Rev.
Ezekiel Cooper. When young man he
studied law at Dover, but forsook
the legal profession for the
ministry. He WAS admitted to the Phila-
delphia conference In 1885 and was as.
signed to duty on Kent circuit. In 1923
he filled the pulpit OF the old Union
church, on West Second street, this city.
While filling charge at St. Miohael's, in
1903, his health failed him and he retired
from the ministry and had since lived in
Camden. He leaves five SONS DR.. Ezekiel
Cooper of Camden; ex -prothonotary
Richard Cooper, New Castle; DR.. William
Cooper, Renton; Ignatius Cooper, now In
Alabama, and Deputy Attorney. General
Alexander B. Cooper. He owned several
farms In Kent county.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-17

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal.
NEW CASTLE, April 10 At the regular
meeting OF the board Of trustees OF the
Methodist church, the contract fol
painting the outside Of the church and
the Sunday school buildings was awarded
to A. ". Randolph of Newport for $3.50,
,hst aum bsipE Lover by $l75 than the
next higher bid. The board also decided
on having q strawberry festival about the
middle Of May.
Mr.. Janvisr, wife Of Postmaster Reuben
P. Janvier, died early this morning at her
home in this city, after q lingering ILL
ness Of several months.
NFw CASTLE, April 14.-Counoil met in
special session on Friday night, for the
purpose Of swearing in the two newly
elected members, Messrs. McFarlin and
Burke and for reorganization. William
Herbert WAS elected president. The re-
| port of the treasurer WAS submitted and
| referred to a committee Of three, composed
of MoFarlin, Grimes and Burke. A COM
mittee appointed to draw up the proper
petitions, to bs presented to Congress
through our State senators and represen-
| tative, asking for q new post office and
custom house, reported having drawn up
same and that they were being circulated
among the citizens for signatures. Ad-
adjourned to meet in regular session on
the first Tuesday in May.
81. Johns Lodge, No. 2, A. f. A. NJ,
intends celebrating its forty eighth ami.
vsrsary on the 7th Of June. The same
date will be the one hundred and TWEEN
tieth anniversary Of the old Jefferson
Lodge, from which the present lodge
sprang in 1886.
The flames Of large fire in New Jersey
In the direction of Salem were plainly
visible at this place last evening.
About 20 members of Adelphia Lodge.
No. 8, K. of p, OF this place, paid
Diamond Lodge, No. l6, Of Kiamensi, a
friendly visit on Saturday night.
The New Castle fife and drum corps
will give ball here this evening. The
corps will receive guests from Whining
ton, Newport and several other places.
The Rsv. &. R. Campbell of South
Carolina, oticiated at the Presbyterian
Church yesterday.
NEW CASTLE, April 15.-The New Cas-
tie Water Works Company is replacing
its old senRine and pump by new and
improved machinery having more than
twice the capacity Of the old pump. The
new pump is an improved Davidson pump
with capacity of 1,750 900 gallous per
day and will cost about 5000. The old
pump had capacity of about 100000
gallons.
A friendly glass ball shooting match
took place between few gentlemen on q
field near the old battery yesterday
morning. Some good shooting WAS done
by Ed. 7. Kemp and John Hendriokson.
The funeral OF Mrs. Jsnvisr, wife OF
Postmaster Rueben P. Jsnvier, took place
yesterday morning. Services were con-
Quoted by the Rev. ]. B. Spottswood, at
Mrs. Jnnvier's late home. Interment at
the Presbyterian cemetery.
NEW CASTLE, April 16.-shad fishers
did better yesterday, averaging so per
boat. The fish bring $40 per 100.
Frederick Esgle's dwelling, Eighth and
Young streets, is being converted into .
bakery which will be run by ]. G..
KnauBe.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-17

While returning to his home near Gen.
treville, about 80 O'Clock on Saturday
evening, Robert Mace, well-known
raiser OF game cocks, had his neck
broken by being thrown from his car
riage. The accident occurred at Mt.
Pleasant, and was caused by the break
ing of the axle of his carriage, very
light vehicle. He was picked up and
carried to Mt. Pheasant hotel, where he
died about O'Clock. His son, young
man about rs years of age, who was
seated in the carriage with him, escaped
unhurt. The deceased was born in West
Chester, was IS years old, had been liv-
ing at Centreville for many years, and
leaves four children, all Of whom have
| reached their majority.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-17
Defaication and Excitement.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special wires.
CHICAGO, April ia dispatch to the
DAILY News from Newton, Ia, says An
examination of the books of the Bank of
Newton shows deficit of $50, 900, besides
the So, 600 first discovered. The excite
mept is intense. The bank has closed.
Many think the defcitwill reach SIS 600.
]. G.. Cation, the defaulting cashier,
came to Des Moiues on Friday morning
and remained I'll night without apy
attempt at hiding. 1t is thought he went
west from here, but 10 trace o. him is
known. 1t is said the detsultiDg cashiers
at Bloomiu ston aud 05kaloosa were, like
Cation, prominent Knights Templsr.
Cations downfall is dus to grain specu.
lations.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-17
Starting and Arrival OF Trains.

The new time table OF the Wilmington Il
Northern railroad wentinto effect Saturday.
The morning train for Reading and the sos
p. M, train from Reading to Wilmington will
start at the accustomed time. The trains
which heretofore have left this city at 2.55
and 5. 10 D. M, will start respectively five and
three minutes earlier, and the trains which
have been in the habit Of getting here at
9.43 and II. 80 a. m, will now arrive respec-
lively at 8.43 and las o'clock. Instead of a
train being run from this city to Coatesville
at 4.01 p. m, as heretofore, a train will be
run to Chadd's Ford Junction, starting from
this city at LOS O'Clock. The accommodation
train from Coatesville to this city is to start
at $50 p. M, two hours earlier than the
accustomed time,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-17
Injured by a Falling b TRICK.

]. Frank Ruth, bricklsyer, was badly
injured day or two ago by brick fall
ing from asoat1olding On his head. He was
making some improv ements to the Bucket
House at Second and Jaokso streets
and in attempting to remove 4. ladder a
brick lying on the scafolding was dis
lodged aud fell striking i'm near
the temple. He was taken to
his home, No. 905 CHESTNUT street
where he is attended by DR.. DR. sper, who
has fears that the injury rec, lived will
result fatally. Mr.. Ruth is the eldest
son of Allen Ruth, deceased, VINO, also a
builder, died about two years ago from
the effects of wound produced by 8
brick falling from house and similarly
hitting him in the same part of the head.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-17

PHILADELPHIA, April ID. ]. Wyatt
OF Hollandsville, Kent county, Delaware,
came to this city yesterday to buy a
horse. He went to stable on Ounce
street, where he arranged to buy
an animal. On revisiting the stable
again this morning he paid $50
and then learned that the horse was
worthless. James Stanley of Seventeenth
and Alton streets, and John Whelan,
claiming to live at No. 91S Cherry street,
were arrested for performing the swindle,
and Magistrate South, at the Central
station, held them in 81, 200 bail each Cor
trial,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-17
The Late Lammot duPons's Estate.

Letters Of administration on the estate
of Lammot dupont, president of the Re,
psuno Powder Works, near Gloucester,
who WAS killed by the explosion at the
works on March 18th, have bsen granted
by Register Of Wills Rex, OF Philadelphia,
to Bidermann dupont of Louisville, Ky. "a
brother of the dsoedent, and Henry
Belin, Jr., of Scranton, Pa, brother Of
the dsoedent's widow. The letters were
awarded upon the petition of Mrs.
dupont, who herself declined to admins
ter. The decodent died intestate, the
widow declared in her petition, leaving
several children, none of whom has
reached the age of 81 years. Henry
dupont Of this city, and Alfred Victor
DUPONT of Louisville, KY, entered
security for the administrators in the sum
of $3.50, 900. The personal estate of the
deoedent in Philadelphia was sverred to
be valued at 1875, 900, and the real estate
at 667 zoo
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-17
A Painful Accident.

Patrick Mclaughlin, laborer In the
foundry of the Pussy & Jones Company,
had one of his arms badly burned and
bruised Tuesday. While in the sand
Dit where hot castings are buried to cool,
he leaned his arm on casting directly
under a slightly raised mould which
weighs over 500 pounds and was still hot
A slight jar caused the mould to DROP
upon his arm and before it could be re-
moved therefrom 1t had burned through
the sleeves Of two shirts and made lonl
deep burn from the wrist to poin'
above the elbow, besides severely bruis
ing the arm.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-17

Monday afternoon Lewis dnann aged
about so years, employed at the South
Side works Of the Lobdell Car Wheel
Company WAS severely injured in the
sand sheds Of the company. A huge pile
Of sand suddenly caved in, knocking the
unfortunate man down, and resting the
greater part Of its weight on his chest
He WAS removed to his home.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-17
soutb CaroIius Republicans.

Associated Press Dispatch by special Wires.
COLUMBIA, S. c., April 16,-The state
convention adjourned sine die at o'clock
this morning. All delegates chosen were
uninstruoted. resolution was adopted
condolipg with General Grant In his re-
cent accident and expressing appreciation
Of his soldierly qualities and statesman
ship. Arthur's administration was also
endorsed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-17
state T..cn er., A..octat,on.

meeting of the executive committee Of
the State Teachers Association was held il
the Clayton House parlors Saturday. II
WAS decided to hold the meeting of the State
Teachers Association at Rehoboth OIL
August 10th, 18th, 18th, 18th and 2eth. d
@. Carpenter was appointed committee OF
railroad and hotel reductions William A
Reynolds on lectures and j. L. Carroll OF
music and elocution. It was decided to re
auire all members OF the association to pa,
their dues before asking for railroad ane
hotel reductions.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-17

Messrs. Clark & Horn, proprietors of
Greenbank Park, are adding extensive
improvements TO their grounds. They
have erected neat aud commodious
covered stage, and are sparing no pains
to provide for the comfort of excursionists.
Churches, Sunday schools, and other
organization should engage the grounds
as early as possible. Several engage.
ments have already been booked for the
grounds.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-17
Independent Boston Democrats.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special wires.
BosroS, April 16.-The fact that not a
single independent delegation was ad
mitted to the convention Of the regular
Democratic city committee on Monday
night ia said to have caused the orgsni.
cation of an independent Democratic city
committee. 1t is stated that ward meet
irgs will soon be held to decide upon the
course to be adopted, and that platform
is now being prepared by the leaders of
the movement.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-17
Killed by Lightning.

During the storm yesterday morning q
lightning bolt struck the barn on the
property Of Peter Connell and instantly
killed mare and colt valued at 1900.
The building WAS but trifie injured. The
storm through the State 70 reported to
have been unusually severe, and the
lightning exceedingly vivid.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-17
Liquor ID callers.


Associated Press Dispatch By Special Wires.
WASHINGTON, April l6.-The first
comptroller of the treasury to-day made
decision in effect that a liquor dealer
who sells at one time different kinds of
liquor to the amount of five gallons ia to
be considered Wholesale dealer. This
action reverses ruling on this question
made by Judge Brown Of the eastern
district Of Michigan.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-17
mr. ua,deman,s Ninth Anniversary

Throughout the whole day large
throngs attended the Easter services at
Delaware Avenue Church yesterday. The
Rev. l. M. Hsldeman completed the ninth
year of his psstorate. Some figures from
yesterdays occurrences at the church
give evidence of the interest created by
his ministry There were 275 communi-
csnts, 4S new converts were given the
right hand of fellowship and ak baptiams
followed the evening service. The usual
floral decorations and choral singing
charaoteriz ID the services. At p. m.
there WAS al elaborate Easter celebration
OF the Bible school. The programme in
Guided anthems and sntiphonies emblem
attic o. the church feast. A floral pyramid
on the pulpit of the lecture room reached
half way up the large fresco OF the
cruo,hxion. Copspicuously upon flower
stand stood a large white and purple
cross OF aromatic flowers, q present from
the Bible school to the pastor on this
anniversary. The pastor preached in the
morning and the Rev. l., p. Plummer Of
Csozsr Theological Seminary in the
avaninU
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-17
A Terrible Accident.

The l5-year-old daughter Of Daniel
Ferris, living near Hazelville, about b
miles from Wyoming, fell from swing q
few days ago and broke one Of her legs
in three places, at the ankle, at the knee
and above the knee. The limb had to be
amputated,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-17

Ike Smith, only son of the late Mrs. Lydia
Smith, who was noted as the colored house
keeper of Thaddeus Stevens, died in Lam
caster, Pa, Monday week, after brief i'll
ness. He was barber by occupation, and 3
famous banjo player, and like Smith and
his banjo were almost as well known as tho
woman who presided over the household
affairs of the ''old commoner."
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-17
Death OF Alexander Goodman.

Alexander Goodman, father-in.law Of
died in Dover Tuesday afternoon. He
had been i'll for about two years, and was
IS years Of age. Just previous to the
commencement OF his illness he WAS Q
Justice Of the peaos In Dover.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-17

The firm Of A. b. Woodward Il Co.,
dealers In agricultural implements, No,
zig West street has been dissolved and
the business will hereafter be continued
BY Y, A. ]. Springer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-17

The price paid by the Port Deposit
town commissioners for the Water Witch
engine and apparatus was 1850.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-17
MARKET 0U0TATIoN Ms.
uuatnntou M.rhafs.


Produce markets corrected daily By 5melts
| 3 Co., wholesale commission merchnnEt 30.
| IL East Fourth street; and breadstunx by 1hs
| William Lea = Bon %.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-17

Associated Press Dispaich By Special Wires,
Nxw YORK, April l6.-noon-Stocks. lower;
money, easy lSa2; Virginia IS, 40bid; Missouri
Is. lQB bid Canton Co., 50 bid New York
Central & Hudson, ll3}s Erie. 2llz; Adams,
1915; Michigan Central, 81; Lake shore, 9'sl;
Illinois Central, l2Sh Pittsburg, lil Rock
Island l2O1S; Fort W ayne, 1872 Western Union,
ISL Wabash, ll1s; New Jersey Central, S5bS
Ontario a Western, ~,