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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-12-30
THE PRESIDENT BETTER.
Rus ne Will Have 40 Remnin Quiet
tor n Few Days.


tor n Few Days.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-The President,
although still suffering from rheumatic
pains, was somewhat easier to-day. Abso-
lutte rest and quiet being necessary for his
cure, he was Obliged to deny himself TO
callers TO day and the usual afternoon re-
oeption was omitted. He remained in
bed most of the day. DIR. o'Reilly. his
attending physician, said to-day that the
President is improving and would. he
thought, be able to be about to morrow,
but he would have to keep very quiet for
few days yet. He attributes the recur-
renee Of the trouble to the Presidents un-
willingness to remain quiet any length of
time.
The President said 90 Colonel Lamont
last evening 81 had my own way when
l was sick before, but guess I will let
the doctor have his way this time.n The
present attack is not as serious as the
first, and 1t is expected to yield more
readily to treatment The President ex-
poets to be able to carry out his pro-
gramme of receptions, beginning with
the one on New Years Day.
II appears from the conversation of
friends that the President manifested to-
day some anxiety in reference to the pos
sible tendencies of his own rheumatic
disease. He has been making close in
quiries concerning its possible progress
since the death of General Logan,
Although the Presidents trouble has
become somewhat chronic, the physicians
say that there is no parallel between the
two cases, except that Of being rheu.
matte.
Colonel Lamont has been constantly at
his side relieving him as much as possible
of duties demanding his attention.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-12-30

The Philadelphia Neios says: Professor
Pemberton Pierce Of Pennsgrove, New
Jersey, who disappeared suddenly one
day last week along with Miss Fannie
Yates, music teacher of that place, has
not been heard of since, and several
creditors are anxious to discover hts Where's
abouts. Pierce was Sunday school teacher
and choir leader In the st. Paul's M. Il.
Church of Pennsgrove and was prominent
Prohibitionist. He ran for assembly on the
Prohibition ticket last year and received
410 votes: he lived In Pennsgrove Ave
years, and during that time married an esti-
ma6le young lady OF. that place. He had
teaching music, and It IL alleged that he
made improper proposals TO at least three OF
them. Miss Yates was Mr.. Pierce's assistant,
They left In q carriage together by telling
his wife that he would return the next day,
bat they have net been seen since.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-12-30
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The West Chester Ne,os says: The we'd
ding OF George F. Wanger of Wilmington
and Miss Ada Grubb took place on Satur-
day at the residence of the BRIDES father,
Harry Grubb, in North Coventry town
ship, in the presence of large assemblage
of invited guests. The Rev. John Harley
of Po:tstown, assisted by the Rev. j. P.
Hetrick, performed the ceremony. Harry
Ammon of Birdsboro acted az best man,
and Miss Annie Conrad OF East Coventry
as bridesmaid. The bride was attired in
white, with orange blossoms; the groom
In black. After the wedding ceremony o
reception followed, and late in the after
noon the newly married couple departed
on wedding tour. The wedding presents
were handsome and numerous Mr..
Wanger, the groom, is we'll known civil
engineer in the employ of the Wilmington
j. Northern Railroad Company.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-12-30
A J4PANEsE PRIZE.



Offered 30 the JUNIOR Glass la Deia.
wRFe Gs.i'cEe.
RdttOr Gnzttt d. Journal. A gentleman
residing in Japan, native Delawarean,
who does not wish his name to be made
known, offers the following Japanese
gold koban pfize TO that member of the
junior class in Delaware College who
shall pass the bert examination, either
oral or written, or both, as may be deter
mined, year by year, for Ave years OF
more, by the president, ON the whole OF
"Hikok's Moral Science" the faculty OF
the college to be the judges of the excel.
lence Of the examination.
Or japanese gold kobRn prize to that
member of the junior class who shall
write the best analysis or condensed
statement of the whole of Hikok's
Moral Science the papers to contain
not less than dozen pages of fool's-cap,
and to be submitted to committee OF
three, of whom the president Of the col
lege shall be one, to determine their ex.
cellenee.
The gold koban is an ancient Japanese
coin Of the value of about $40 of our
money. j, ii. CALDWELL.
DELAWARE COLLEGE,, Dec. 9th, 1886.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-12-30
~ ExrrnpRIsrNa MorE.
The SheffpOt Greek 80 ne Diverted
Into the Dalnxs are River.


The Cherry Island Marsh Company is
at present making an Improvement which
has for many years been a contamination
to be wished. They are divertiug She'll
pot creek at Its nearest point to the Del
aware river into that stream, and the
pretty and historical little Shellpot will
soon be changed on the mapa from enter.
ing the Brandywine as flowing into the
Delaware river
Although this action Is taken TO i'm
prove the eompapy's land, It will event
ually be public improvement, and
probably lead TO diverting the Christiana
into the Delaware by another short cut,
the advantages of which are ut once az
parent. The Shellpot's course Ia being
changed, because, at present, during q
freshst, the Brandywine and Shellpot
creeks easily become swollen, and when
in that condition the latter is unable 10
discharge itself into the Brandy
wine. Tho water consequently backs
and overaowB hundreds OF surrounding
acres, which section is principally owned
by the marsh company. The work in
already in progress ind the dredging
machine 10 now at work making an outlet
on the Delaware front about where Four
teenth street will strike the Delaware
river, point one, quarter of mile below
Edge Moor, and almost a mile above
Fourth street which was filed up several
years ago.
The canal which Is TO connect with the
Shellpot, will be 800 rods, or almost
mile long, and will be 81 feet wide and
six feet deep II will first strike what
was formerly Mud creek, long since dried
up, hut which will be excavated and again
used, and FRONT there will connect with
the Shellpot. The channel of Mud creek
was probably, at one time, inclnded in
the Shellpot, aud it is matter OF record
that the latter was once q consid, rable
stream which flowed into the Delaware
and was able to float large vessels.
The mouth of the canal will have a
large gate, which will prevent the high
tides in the Delaware from running back
into the canal, and as the Delaware does
not rise very much from freshets the
desired end will be accomplished. By
this means 800 acres belonging to the
Cherry Island Marsh Company will be
drained, and will be protected from the
frequent foods which now make the land
practically useless. F. B. Cotton has the
contract for the work.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-12-30
rR UsrEgs OF THE pooR.
Revolving ~ Phy sicsnn's allowance
Adding for Hide,


The Trustees of the Poor held their an
nnal meeting at the almshonse yesterday
The superintendent'B report for the
confined In the fnetitution 218 10 the
almshouse and 90 in the insane depart.
ment. During the month there were
eight deaths six of the deceased being from
Wilmington and two from st. Georges
hundred.
The farm committee reported the pur.
chase of two fresh COWS at an expense Of
1892,
The following bids for furnishing easo.
lene until May 1st, were received James
Bradford, 30 cent? per gallon; q. A Robb.
Is cents; Phillips Il Kane, 1851
cents. The latter firm being the lowest
bidder 1t was awarded the contract.
The committee on accounts reported
favorably upon the following bills, and
they were ordered paid Pay roll,
1925 81; Green Bank Ice Company,
$76 80; John II. Emory, COWS, 500 I;
George q. Kerr, oats, S68 40; Taylor
Thompson, coifin, IS.
The superintendent was instructed, by
resolution, to advertise prior to January
oath for proposals for furnishing sup.
plies for the ensuing quarter.
Mr.. Williams presented revised
schedule for bidders which was adopted,
and upon his motion the board decided to
furnish samples of the goods wanted, and
have the bidders base their proposals
thereupon.
Mr.. Aackey stated that Bridget Don
nelly, who died some time ago, left an
estate of about $4,000 and three heirs,
one of whom is an inmate of the insane
department, and it was suggested that
steps be taken by the county to recover
sufficient from the estate to meet the OK.
penses of the county In caring for the
patient.
Mr.. Hart moved the reconsideration of
the vote by which a resolution allowing
DIR. 0gle $50 for special services was
passed. The motion was passed with but
one dissenting vote, and on motion of
Mr.. Williams the further consideration of
the original resolution was laid on the
table until next meeting.
At noon the meeting adjourned.
George G. Cooley appeared before the
committee on accounts, presenting bill
for chinawsre furnished the aims
house. AS was shown by comparison
with price list of the firms Hhose
goods we're purchased on two pre-
vious occasions the charges were
immensely exorbitant and the ,om.
mittee refused to report tho bill unless
satisfactory explanations were uilde
The two bills of goods rel FRED
to were ordered by ex-Trustee Hick nan
and Mr.. Solomon, and Mr.. Williams of
the committee held that the overch -ges
on them should be rectified in the last,
also that certain circumstances 10 con.
nection with the purchase should be ex-
planned. This was refused and the bill was
not reported to the board.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-12-30
A WEST vrnaINfA Panty.
A BOoinbIe Time with ReVOlyerA
The dsilbeKtn va. she Halls.

a b0oiHbL5 Time with Reviewers
The Gilberts va. she Halis.
CHICAGO, Dec. GA Times special
from Charleston, w. Va, says News has
Just reached here that on Christmas eve
Kseney's Greek, mining village on New
river In Fsyette county about q mile
below Cooperton, was the scene Of ter
rible ARRAY. Mr.. Lovejoy, miner, gave
dance TO which was invited the
entire populaoe. The dance was orderly
until the fumes Of the liquor began to in
ausnce the brains of the young men who
were present. There were two factions at
the dance who bore each other feud, the
Gilberts and the Halls. Friends OF
both parties tried to keep the trouble
that was brewing under control,
but II was no use. Finally
revolvers were drawn and shooting began.
George Gilbert fell at the first round
riddled with bullets. Elijah Gilbert and
John Montgomery received mortal
wounds, and John Land was badly cut
with razor.
Men, women and children fled from the
house in terror. The lights were put out
and when the firing was over, the battle
field investigated, and the dead and
wounded attended to, it was found that
the room was riddled with bullets, at least
so having been fired during the melee.
The only one of the shooters captured
was Mike Donahoe, who was taken before
justice of the peace. During the trial
Donahoe jumped through the window
and escaped. ALI the men are single ex-
cept George Gilbert, who leaves widow
and one child. The affair has created in
tense excitement.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-12-30

Jester & Mcdaniel, on Friday after
noon, held public sale Of is horses, III
of which were heavy draugbt horses.
The attendance was small and prices
rather low, the average being about 5000.
One large black horse of good proper
tions was sold to the Moyamensing Hook
and Ladder Company of Chester, for
$269. The remaining seven horses, in
Guiding dapple gray PAGER, that can 80
in $50, will be offered at private sale.
On Saturday, January 9th, they will sell
q car load of western brood mares Of
public sale.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-12-30

Congressman Lore has introduced a bill
in the House of Representatives at Wash
ington providing that the Secretary Of
the Interior be directed and authorized to
increase the pension of Margaret r.
Jones, widow of the late Colonel James
Remphill Jones of the United States
marine corps, who died on April 18th,
1880, from $50 to $50. The late colonel
was brother to William Hemphill Jones
and it was while attending the formers
funeral that the latter caught cold that
was the cause of his death. Colonel Jones
was brother-in-law to DR.. L. P. Bush OF
this city, president of the State Board Of
Health. Mrs. Jones is sister to United
States District Attorney John O. Patter.
son, and resides in this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-12-30
The s,ranee MANN Abroad,

The police authorities have taken in
hand the work of breaking up the mania
for annoying, frightening and insulting
ladies upon the streets, abont which con.
siderable has been said for some time
past. Lust Friday night a young lady
was Enlightened by an attack, either real
or imaginary, that she tainted at the door
of house near Sixth and Orange streets
The mayor states that he is determined
to break this thing up. He has clue to
some of the parties engaged in it, and
declares that II they cannot be caught IN
the act, and the outrages continue, he
will publish the names in full. They are
considered respectable names, too.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-12-30

Henry Boettger, who kesps cigar store
on Fourth street just below Market, has
been on prolonged spree for several
days, and on Christmas day ne went to
his store, pocketed the receipts of week
or more, amouuting to about 800.
Later in the day he returned minus the
cash and said that he had been robbed in
q saloon in the western part of the city,
which investigation did not verify. As
he has been on peculiar jamborees Of
similar kind before and has not put in an
appearance since, it is thought he was
robbed or lost his money while in this
msudlin condition and only discovered
his loss in the saloon mentioned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-12-30
WINTER SHOOTING.
Reinel and Manx Gather LaureIs I'm
glae a0ld.


The Wilmington Rifle Club had holt
day target trial Monday. Chilly weather
does not deter our local narksmen and
the prospect is, if this thing is kept up,
that we will be able toselect q thoroughly
seasoned and hardened party from among
them next spring to go in search of the
North Pole, shooting white bears en-
route. The range yesterday was 200
yards, off hand, standard target, highest
possible score 100. The laurel wreaths
of victory are now encircling the brows
Of John MANI and Charles Helmet, the
elder, as the following scores will show I:
First match John MANI, 81; H. B.
Seeds, IS; Charles Helmet, 81; j. E.
Seeds, So; ]. e. Newman, 58 Howard
Simpson, So; William O'Connor, Al;
y. ]. Newman, A; W. A. Bacon, Al.
Second match-Heinel, So; II. B.
Seeds, 81; Manz, So; O'Connor, "a !;
Simpson, So; s. J. Newman, SO; j. e.
Newman, AZ ]. E. Seeds, 46 Bacon, 40.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-12-30

The Kennebec Ice and Coal Company
is building on the lot in the marsh just
beyond their present structure, large
ice-house 1873 feet long and 8S feet wide
which will be the largest ice-house in the
State. It is expected to hold 10, 900 tons
Of ice, and will be used to store
the ice cut on the Brandywine
above Coatesville. The new structure
will stand about two blocks back from
the Ohristiana, and the ice will be de-
liyered there in cars. The building will
not be finished for several months. The
company has not yet allowed any water
to run into the pond, 80 long q subject OF
litigation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-12-30
A sroRrING MAN,s DEF TT.


FFiahtened Fa'aby InsAne by a
Practical Joke
Associated Press Dispatch by special Wires
READING, Pa. Dec. 29.-Frank z.
Goodhart, well-known sporting man of
this city, died last night from the effects
Of a joke played on him week ago.
While sittingin saloon party of friends
painted their faces, donned the attire
of cowboys and Indians, and rushed in
fourishing and firing off reyolvers and
lighting, during which one simulated that
he had been killed. Goodhart, who was
of q nervous temperament, became insane
at the horrible sight and died of softening
of the brain.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-12-30

United States Senator John A. Logan,
who died in Washington Sunday, visited
Wilmington during the Presidential cam
paign of 1884. The Senator came here
upon the invitation of the Young Mems
Republican Club, and arrived about noon
ON Wednesday, October 9Th, 1884. He
was accompanied by his wife and her sis
ter, Miss Andrews. The ladies were en-
tertained by the wife of ex Mayor Wales,
and General Logan was received by the
club at the Opera House. He made a
speech, as did also General, now Cover
nor-elect Beaver of Pennsylvania, who
accompanied him. After the reception
General Logan and party proceeded to
PHILADELPHIA.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-12-30

Peter Pinkett, colored, ar uncle Of
William Pinkett, the colored boy who
was brought before the police court last
week by Special Officer Broomall on the
charge of habitually trespassing on the
B 4 p. cars, and who was committed to
the Ferris Reform School by Magistrate
Vandeerift on the affidavit of Officer
Broomall, is making an effort 10
have the hoy released. When the
boy was committed Peter visited the
magistrate and inquired thout it. He
was told that the lad would be well cared
for during the winter and that he would
be given several hours schooling every
day. He said that he guessed that wonid
be better for the boy and departed appar.
emily satisfied with the action that had
been taken. Legal steps will have to be
taken to get young Pinkett out. He has
heretofore been living with his Uncle
Peter
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-12-30
Il TRAIN rom Err IN cUsroDY.
A Reporter spies Fred Witrock In
Charge Of Detectives,

A Reporter spies Fred WEtrOck i'm
Charge of Detectives.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wire.
LEAvENwoRTH, KAN, Dec. 29.-When
The Rock Island train arrived last night
four men in charge of another hastily
left the rear coach and, jumping into a
hack, were rapidly driven toward North
Leavenworth A reporter caught one
glimpse of the man covered by the other
four and saw the we'll known face of
Fred Witrock. The detectives with their
prisoner were driven directly to the
Witrock residence. When the reporter,
who had followed, reached the house the
party had entered and in a moment there
after means could be heard in the house
coming from the mother and two sisters,
who were clinging to the now noted train
robber. The reporter knocked at the door
and demanded admittance. The door
was opened by one of the men who
seemed to be in charge of the
squad and he asked what was
wanted. The visitor stated that
he wanted to see q member of
the family and started to enter the
half-opened door, but WAS stopped by
the officer, who remarked that the four
detectives were in possession Of the
house, that none could enter. He was
asked il Fred. Witrock was there and re-
plied: /" Yes" All attempts to gain id
mittance were futile.
The reporter then secured the services
of Col. Anthony the of Times for whom
one of Witrock's sisters works an book
keeper. Col. Anthony went to the house
and was met by the detectives who refused
admittance. He pushed his way in how.
ever, with reporter. Witrock was in the
parlor. In another room tho other de-
tectiyes were diligently ransacking every
thing in the room. The visitors were allowed
TO remain but a minute when the
detectives forced them out. They went
ont on the porch and piled the detective
with questions. but, outside of his saving
that it was Witrook and that he had never
been married to the woman Emma Moore,
nothing else could be learned. When
asked II he came from Chicago he smiled
and said nothing. Shortly afterward
two of the detectives with witrock
between them left the house and
were gone about an hour, when they re.
turned. II was learned that Robert
Pinkerton was in charge Of the party.
Witrock has made full confession and
very large sum of money has, been re-
covered which was brought here by Cook
and secretsd under barn. 1t is thought
three other Young men now In this city
helped Cook. They will be arrested.
HAIaHT UNDOUBTEDLY THR INsIToAToa.
CHICAGO, Dec. 29.-It is stated that
convincing proof of Hsight's completely
In the Frisco express robbery is In pos.
session of the Pinkertons, and there Is no
longer doubt that Haight was the
instigator of the crime and Weaver and
Witrock were his partners. II was Haight
who ordered the letter-heads and cards
on which the orders were written, and
used as a means to get Witrock on board
the express car with Fotheringham.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-12-30
STRANGE REPORTS.
Conflicting stories About the Train
Robbers Capture


CHICAGO, Dec. 25.-Yesterday Pinkerton's
detectives arrested the man who committed
the big train robbery OF the Adams Express
car on the St. Louis & San francisco rail-
road two months ago, In which $4,000 was
stolen, and two of his pals. The capture
Is one of the cleyerest ever made III the
annals OF crime. The guilt OF the men
under arrest-one of whom Is "Jim Cum
mtngs," who bound and gagged the express
messenger, Fotherlngham-- proved beyond
all reasonable doubt, and about 5000 was
found on Cummings person, which he was
spending with a fast woman. The details
OF the arrest and the names of the accom-
plices are not made public. As the de-
tective5 refused to talk on the subject, and
as the prisoners were taken to st. Louis on
the early Alton train last evening by CT aries
Wappenstein and others, no information as
to what part they played prior and subse-
quent to the robbery can be ascertained.
PoTHERIEaHAm's DISCLOSURE.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Dec. 26.-It Ia now stated
that FotheItngham, the express messenger
who is now In Jail at st. Louis on suspicion
of being implicated In the Adams Express
robbery on the st. Louis 4 San Francisco
train In October last, disclosed the whole
story upon promise Of partial immunity
from punishment made to him by the
officials. His story was to the effect that he
whereabouts, but that certain man whose
name is carefully concealed, negotiated
with him plans for the captureof the money.
A telegram from Chicago says the Pink
erton National Detective Agency has
succeeded in arresting five men charged
with robbing safe on the st. Louis &
San Francisco railroad in Missouri on the
night of October 25th, of nearly $50 900.
The men are Frederick Witrock, who is
the author OF the Jim Cummings,' let
ters, and who is claimed to be the man
who perpetrated the robbery; w. W.
Haight, an ex-employe of the express
company, who is supposed to have aided
in planning the robbery, from his knowl-
edge of the railroad run" Thomas
Weaver, Chicago laundryman, who WAS
with Witrock before and after the rob-
berry Edward Kinney, brother-in- law
of Witrock, upon whose person was found
considerable portion of the express
money, and Oscar Cook who hid Witrock
after the robbery and divided the money
and mailed the "Jim Cummings" letters.
The detectives have turned up about
$4,000, and estimate that from sac, 900
to $45, 900 is still unaccounted for.