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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11

MONTERREY, MEX, Feb. 5.-Bishop Gal
lagher of this city received an account
to-day of poor man in Guadalojara who
went to priest to confess, and while the
priest leaned over to listen to the recital
of the seeming penitent, the latter
plunged dagger into his heart. The
assassinated priest was well-known and
popular aud no cause can be ascribed for
the tragedy, especially as the assassin is
dumb 10 all inquiry and cannot be in
duced or forced to speak about the
matter. The man is now in jail pending
investigation by the authorities.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11
4 com DAY FoR oRImIxALs.
HoIlingsSgorth in tile Piilory-'rhe
WhippiuRs Saturday Morning.

Whippings Saturday Morning.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
New CASTLE, Feb. 6.-Despite the cold
weather about $50 persons assembled in
the snow in the Jail yard this morning to
witness the punishment of six criminals.
Sheriff Ford has sore hand and in con-
sequence the convicts were punished by
Warden Neadery.
Promptly at 10.l5 o'clock e. J. Hol-
lingsworth, convicted of forgery, was led
from the Jail and put in the pillory, where
he stood an hour. He did not mind the
punishment nor the cold and laughed
and chatted with the spectators.
About 10 minutes after. Hollingswortb
had been taken back TO his cell Harrison
Rothwell, alias tSugar Awful" colored,
convicted of larceny, was brought forth
and given five lashes, which he received
smiling.
William Rothwell, Sugars" brother,
also convicted of larceny, received 10
lashes. When his punishment was COM
pleted, he told the spectators he could
easily have taken 10 more lashes.
George Morris and John Beecham, both
| colored and convicted Of larceny, received
| 10 and lashes, respectively. The former
squirmed considerably, but the latter
betrayed no emotion.
Frank Clayport, white, convicted Of
the theft of watch, was whipped with
| 20 lashes, which were dealt heavily. He
bore his punishment well.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11
A Black NIon.tor,s Urinlc.

LITTLE Rock, ARK, Feb. 5.-Particu-
lars Of crime committed on the Roy
Place, seven miles south of Forest City,
reached here yesterday. A negro named
johnson recently married mulatto
woman who had little 4-year-old
daughter. The child he considered to be
in the way and deliberately held her in
front of an open fireplace until life was
extinct The officers of that county are now
in pursuit of the inhuinau monster and il
is safe TO say if he is captured lie will be
lvOeheI
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11

The large barn of the Delaware county
almshouse, at Lima, Pa, was destroyed by
fire Wednesday night week. The flames
were plainly visible from this city, and
by many the fire was located in Brandy
wine hundred. The fire was discovered
soon after the outbreak, but the wind was
blowing so furiously that in a few
moments the flames had enwraped the
entire building. Sixteen head of cows
and six horses were in the barn and
roasted to death, and about so tons Of
hay were destroyed. The total loss ie
about $4,000 and the insurance is
Sc, 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11

An Occasion OF Good Feeling Among
the Odd Fellows.

the Odd Fellows.
Asylum, Jefferson and Eden lodges, I.
o. o. F., met Thursday evening in the
latter's lodge room, and were visited by
Grand Master George w. Williams of
Newark, and the grand officers of the
Right Worthy Grand Lodge of Delaware.
The object which drew these bodies to-
gether was TO carry out the instructions
of the Grand Lodge delivered at the last
session. Upon that occasion the
Grand Lodge ordered that an
engrossed set of resolutions be prepared
and presented to Richard H. Ewbanks, in
recognition of his faithful services as
grand treasurer, extending over a period
of II years. Mr.. Ewbanks was originally
member of Asylum Lodge, No. 23,
afterwards becoming connected with JEFF
ferson, No. 2, and is at the present time
a member of Eden, No. 81. These three
lodges having assembled together, the
grand officers appeared bearing with
them the resolutions, which had been
beautifully engrossed and handsomely
framed.
After the preliminaries had been
arranged District Deputy Grand Master
James II. Appleby stepped forward and
iuueld u ullluB hHuiSSlllB cANtlupO pOihutouo
speech. He spoke as one in love with
his subject and dwelt at length upon the
recipients services to the order. He re-
cited MIR. Ewbanks' connection with Odd
Fellowship during the past 80 years, in
which he held membership in the three
lodges named and also his services dur
ing the extended period of II years in
which he held the Office of grand treasurer
of the Grand Lodge. The speech was
listened to throughout with profound at
tention and was marked with impressive
| effect.
MIR. Ewbanks arose and responded in 0
few earnest remarks which testified TO the
depth and strength of his feelings at be-
ing honored with this beautiful testi
monial of regard. While acquainted witt
the action of the Grand Lodge, the pre-
sentation at this time had been entirely
unexpected and took the recipient Will
surprise.
The presentation wns supplemented by
addresses from representatives of th,
three lodges in which he had been al
active and valuable member, which added
to the testimony of the esteem in whicl
his long service had caused him to b
held. The remainder of the evening wa
spent in informal congratulations and il
social brotherhood. The meeting was
large one, particularly when the condi
tion of the weather is considered. TIL
testimonial is exhibited in the window..o
the James u Webb company.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11
Worse and worse.


Those who are posted on the oyster say
that the late severe cold weather killed
more of the bivalyes than have been
caught by oil the vessels during the past
three months. The ice having completely
sheathed the surface of the water and shut
out the air, the oysters have suffered i'm
mensely, and, strange to say, those in the
deep water have been killed to greater
extent than those in shallow water, which,
we are told, is the inevitable result OF
severe cold at all times.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11
Farmer., A.soelntion EIsc,lon.

The Farmers Association of New
Castle County for the Recovery of Stolen
Horses, held its annual meeting Saturday
OF the offices of HoGecker & Hoffecker, and
elected the following officers; President
William 7. Richardson; Vice-P President
Richard Jackson; Secretary and Treas
urer, j. H. Hoffecker, Jr., Esq; Directors
Abner Hollingsworth, Calvin w. Crosson
Alexander Biggs, Robert L. Armstrong
Robert II. Morrison, Jason Davis, George
White6eld, John Jourdan, David Mccoy
Alonzo Newlin.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11
nsn,h OF w. p. Nj. Kalinm.

oNANcooK, Va, Feb. 3.-Hon. w. p.
M. Kellam died suddenly this morning at
his home at Accomack Courthouse. He
had represented both Richmond city ard
Accomack county in the general assembly
far number of years. He was common
wealth's attorney for AccomAck, which
position he resigned several months ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11
KENT COUNTY oFFIoI4Is.


lift and Trustee of the Poor.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
DOVER, Feb. 5.-The levy court yester-
day appointed the following ofiicers
Treasurer of Kent county, Eben Hughes,
Mispillion hundred; collectors, James
Startling, Duck Greek hundred; james d,
Wright, Kenton; Charles T. Hoffman,
Little Creek; James II. Green, West
Dover; Andrew Slaughter, East Dover;
George w. Scott, North Murderkill;
Henry H. Whitaker, South Murderkill;
Tlghman w. Brown, Mispillion; Joshua
d. Hill, Milford; bailitf, James Frazier;
trustee of poor, James Williams, of West
Dover hundred. OF the foregoing,
Messrs. Wright, Whitaker and Brown are
new appointees; the others were reap
pointed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11
TINE oAn DnIyERs, srHIKE.

She New York NAen Successful ia
Their Strike for 12 Hours "a bay.
NEW YORK, Feb. 4.-Six hundred
drivers and conductors and 200 stable
men and helpers employed by the Broad
way and Seventh Avenue Railroad Com
pany quit work at midnight because the
new schedule put into effect by the COM
pany on February LIST did not bring their
working time within the ~ hours agreed
upon as days work several weeks ago.
Superintendent Newell Yas yesterday
afternoon visited by committee from
the conductors and drivers, who demanded
that the schedule be SO arranged that the
members will work less than II hours.
They wanted five trips to constitute a
days work on the Broadway and Battery
line, six trips on the University Place line
and seven trips ON the Seventh avenue
branch. The Broadway and the Seventh
Avenue drivers and conductors have
been doing six and eight trips daily. The
drivers asked that the pay of $2.25 per
day be continued for the reduced number
of trips.
A meeting of the board of directors was
held, and the demands of the men ac-
ceded to. In short time after that the
cars were again running, though much in.
convenience had been caused, and the
elevated trains were crowded.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11
DOVER.
Election OF Officers aud annual
state Fair Reports.

stale Fair Reports.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
Dover, Feb. 4.-At meeting of tn
stockholders ef the Delaware State Fair
held here on Tuesday, j. Frank Denne.
was elected president in place of JOIN
Moore, resigned DR.. P. Barnard, Jr.
secretary, and John d. Burton, treasurer
Manloye Hayes WAS elected secretary o
the State Board of Agriculture. All o.
the old directors were re elected except j.
Frank Denney. George w. Collins wal
elected in place of Mr.. Denney.
The following managers were elected
John ID. Wharton, J. Colby Smith, JohI
d. Burton, William p. Seward, Wilbui
Burnite, William G. Postles, Edward
Bailey, Joseph Northumberland George NJ
Fisher; Executive Committee, j. +.
Denney, d. p. Barnard, Jr., and Edward
Bailey: General Superintendent, Edward
Bailey Marshal, j. d. Wharton; Super
intendent of Forage and Transportation,
Joseph Mcdaniel; Superintendents OF
Division A, G. w. Collins; B, J. O..
| Smith; @, E. d. Bancroft d, w. p.
Seward; Z, W. G.. Postles; F, l.. O..
Smith G, II. W. Wilson H, S. ID. Roe.
Following are the reports in full of the
president and treasurer
PRESIDENTS REPORT
bora,r,,b transmit IN vou the eishth
annual report of your board OF nuDagers.
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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11
An Actress, Hair on Fire.

New HAVEN, Feb. Awhile the Boston
Ideals were playing 'Fra Diavolo" here
tonight, in the bedroom scene Miss Mena
Clearys hair took fire from candle and
at once blazedu fercely. The audience was
nic-stricken, women shrieked, one or two
tainted and the men rose in their seats
and made for the door. The leader
of the orchestra called on the
people to keep quiet and Tom Karl,
impersonating era Diavalo," rushed to
Miss Cleary and with his hands extin-
gushed the blaze, but singeing his hands
severely. He was heartily applauded.
MISS Gleary nearly tainted and it was
with much difficulty that she resumed
her part. Two-thirds of her hair was
burned off,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11
burned the House and himself,

CRIsFnEID, MD., Feb. 3.-Last night a
German, known only as George was ar
rested for some slight offence. On the
way to the lookup he declared that If
confined all night he would burn the
house and himself. This morning the
house, small frame structure, was found
to have been destroyed by fire, and among
the ashes the remains of the unfortunate
man. he had evidently set fire to the
place some time during the night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11

The ship Port Royal, from Beyrout,
Syria, with u large and valuable cargo,
was driven by huge field of ice ON Bulk
head Shoal, near New Castle, Delaware
river, on Wednesday week, where she re.
manned part of the night. The tugs Pro.
tector and Argonauta went to her assist
ance, and while at work narrowly escaped
filling and going down. They finally sue.
ceeded in getting the ship of, but witt
loss of rigging and sails.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11
He shonteh in Mcetinp.

CHESTER, Feb. ga novel case was
heard by Alderman Armour yesterday.
A colored citizen from the South ward
attended services at the Asbury African
Methodist Episcopal Church last Sunday.
While at worship some one stuck him
with a pin, and he jumped up and
shouted and almost broke up the meeting.
The trustees of the church investigated
the affair, and yesterday another colored
man, who claims he has not been TO the
church in two years, was arrested and
taken before the alderman, who bound
him over in 5000 to keep the peace. The
affair has created much talk in old Asbury
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11
nlin. uImer rempornriIr mllnn.

P1TTsBURG, Pa, Feb. 4.-Miss Lizzie
Mny Ulmer, who is playing in "Dad's
Girl" at Library Hall, tainted last night
after the close of the performance and
upon regaining consciousness she was
totally blind. She was confined to her
room in st. Paul for six weeks with iritis
aud this relapse is due to severe cold
and too early exertion.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11

CH1cAGo, Feb. 4.-Eighteon firms Of
fruit preservers in Detroit, Cincinnati,
Indianapolis, Peoria, st. Louis and
Chicago were represented at meeting
held here yesterday for the purpose of
forming an association similar to those of
other manufacturing industries, The
objects sought are theregulation of prices
and the modification of the classification
of the goods by the railroad companies.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH, Feb. GA fire
originating in the paint shops of the
Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad Com
pany's car works about midnight de-
stroyed the shops, several passenger
coaches and a large quantity of valuable
lumber. The loss will reach $50, ZOO, par
| tially insured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11
NEW DrPor At BAhrIMoRE.
A IsuiIdiHg for the Accommodation
Of kaitr0ad lsasscugsrr,

Ot lkailrOdu fasscDgsrNs
Within the next four weeks the new
depot at Union Station, Baltimore, will
be turned over by the contractors to MIR.
George Q. Wilkins, general agent of the
Pennsylvania railroad. II will be opened
to the public at once, and what remains
of the old frame station will be torn down.
The building will cost in the neighbor-
hood of 100000. From the foot Of the
staircase to the baggage-room the depth
of the building is 40 by 80 feet and %
feet high. The train-shed, which is COM
pleted except few feet on the Charles
street end, is 800 feet long by SO feet
wide. It is constructed of iron, with n
wood roof. The columns are 20 feet. but
the hight in the centre is 45 feet. The
building is much lnrger, in proportion to
the travel, than the Broad street depot in
Philadelphia. There I,200 trains leave
daily, while but go trains leave from
Union depot during the same period.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11

,yl,.. sa.tvtesI SnS>V Ever KnoNSIi ia
One Part 0E Kansas.

One Part at Kansas.
pAnsoNs, KAN, Feb, 4.--The late fn'l
of snow was much the heaviest ever
known in this county, In Indian Terri
tory it is said to be much heavier than
here. having fallen there to the depth of
two feet on level. Passenger trains
from the south have been badly delayed.
Reports from western Kansas indicate
great suffering of the people and heavy
losses Of stock. Tue farmers in this
vicinity have experienced considerable
loss Of stock, principally in hogs and
sheep. Wagon roads nre completely
blockpded rendering it almost impossible
for country people 10 get to town.
TWO TO THREE FEET IN VIRGINIA.
LYscHBuRa, VA, Feb. 4.-Snow has
fallen since yesterday noon and is l.
inches deep. All railroad communities
tions are interrupted. Reports from the
south west portion of the state indicate
nnnnralleled snow-storms and report snow
from two to three feet deep.
TRAINS BrooKADED IN ILLINOIS, ARKANsAi
AsD sussnUB1.
sr. LOUIS, Feb. 4.--rhe great snow
storm which prevailed yesterday in th'
south blockaded trains on the Iron Noun
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11
leo on lh nip o. Tic s.opher,s snout

From the Hitherto Truthful Baltimore Sun.
The Druid Hill Park ground-hog, which
retired last November, came forth yester-
day (Februnry 2d) to make his Candle
mas observations. A number OF curious
people were awaiting the result, and they
saw The creature quickly go back into his
hole when the MONDAY sun cast his
shndow on the ground.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11

The three snow-storms in january
necessitated an expenditure of 5000 to the
national government in having the snow
removed from the sidewalks surrounding
the public buildings. The total amount
of sidewalks and paths 10 be cleared
after each snowfall is about II miles aud
between lao, 600 and 150, 900 square yards
NJ surfnea
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11

Wallace Ross and Fred Plaisted say
they will attempt next August to go
through the Niagara whirlpool in n boat
They claim that. Captain Webb was
drowned through an accident, and that
the boat they have contracted for will
carry them through safely.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11
Frozen 20 nentn ana Almost Homo.

SHEBoYGAN, WIS, George Koch, a
wealthy farmer and horseman of the town
of Wilson, was found dead in the snow
within 100 yards of his door yesterday
morning. He spent the previous evening
in this city. Tracks in the snow indicate
that he got chilled and lost his way.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11
mI.s PoIE,. runeral.

Owing to the bad condition of the
roads at st. Georges the remains of Miss
Polk were not buried there Friday. They
will be kept in the receiving vault at the
Wilmington and Brandywine cemetery
until the roads become passable.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11

W. Robert Walters was severely in
iured by fall on the ice at the Lobdell
Car Wheel IOompany's works Friday.
His wounds were SO painful that it was
necessary to convey him to his home in a
vehicle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11

William Belt, an old an well-known
citizen, diedat5 o'clock, am, Saturday, at
his residence, No. 1107 West street, in
the S5th year of his age. Four years ago
he sustained a severe sprain of one of his
ankles, the effects of which accident
clung to him, but his death was due to a
gradual failing of all his vital powers.
Mr.. Belt was born in Ann Arundel county,
Md, in May, 1901, and came tojWilming-
ton in 1880, with the late Jonathan
Bonney, who established the old Rice
foundry at Tenth and Orange streets.
For many years Mr., Belt was in
charge of the foundry, but for the last 20
years he had not been engaged in any
business. He joined Asbury M. E. Church
Immediately after he came to Wilmington
and was the Oldest class-leader in that
church. He was also member of the
Odd Fellows and Sons cf Temperance
societies, his connection with the latter
dating from its institution in this city.
Mr.. Belt leaves wife, who is 70 years of
age, and four children-z. James Belt,
the well-known druggist, Mrs. Amanda
M. Williamson of Quincy, ILL.,, Mrs.
Elizabeth E. Ramsey of Covington, KY,
and Mrs. II. F. Morrow of Chester. Three
sisters also survive him. He was buried
from his late residence at 2 O'Clock on
Tuesday afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11

The aggregate amount of the pension
drawn by the late, Lord Brougham as
retired Master in Chancery was $500, 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11

Special Correspondence OF Gazettc md Journal
Dover, Feb. 5.-Iast night and early
this morning the Thermometer was y
and A. below zero in different places.
At Q o'clock this morning, in front OF
Hotel Richsrdson, the thermometer in
dicated 10 below. The weather il the
coolest we have had for years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11
Attest: whLIAM L. WIER, Secretary.

After the reading of the paper, the
chief justice said the court considered ii
an uncommonly good report, superior to
any that had been presented since he had
been member of the bench. He said it
would be copied on the records of the
court and a copy sent to the levy court.
He hoped the levy court would attend to
its recommendations. He then discharged
the grand jury, with the thanks of the
court for faithful services rendered, from
any further attendance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11

ToRoNTo, ONT., Feb. 4.+-Fair cold
weather continues throughout Canada.
The temperature varies in Ontario from
4o to 350 below zero aud in Quebec from
lie to 250 below. In New Brunswick it
is from g. above to s. below and in Nova
Scotia from 50 to 17o above. The weather
is moderating in the extreme northwest
provinces aud is 220 above in Albert, but
continues very cold in Manitoba.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-11

tain railroad, between Poplar Bluff, Mo-,
and Little Rock, Ark, and caused much
detention TO trains and other sections Of
the road further south. The st. Louis x
Cairo Narrow Gauge road, in southern
Illinois, is also blocked, and traffic on
other roads in that part of the state is
much imneded