Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-04-25

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
NEWARK, Aprl lS-Hanoah d. Yeat-
man, aged SIS years, living near Appleton,
Cecil county. Md, died on Tuesday.
The condition Of the colored boy.
David Bottles, who was 30 mysteriousiy
shot In the neck on Tuesday evening, IN
somewhat improved, although the bullet
has not yet been found by DR.. Kollock,
It 10 located somewhere In the tissueu OF
the neck at such depth that II will
probably become encysted and no longer
trouble the vietim. The circumstances
OF the shooting are still unexplained, but
many think that IL was the result OF care
lsss handling OF fire arms In the hands Of
one of the boys.
An agent Of the Standard OIL Company
was IN town yesterday trying 70 obtain
foothold for this great trust. He was
plentifnlIv supplisd with samples OF the
lighting flaid which he offered at several
cents per gslloa under the price ohsrged
by the local dealers de Obtained few
orders, II is learned. because most OF the
housekNepers approached when they
learned Of his connection with the Stand
ard Company declined to negotiate with
him.
A committee Of Couuoilmen consisting
OF Rankin Armstrong, Alfred A. Curtis
and Joseph B Luton has been appointed
TO examine and thoroughly audit the 40
counts OF the water commission which
had In charge the building Of the new
water works. This was done at the ex-
preea wish Of the members Of the com
mission who have heard some structures
passed upon the cnsts aud accounts Of the
water department. There was no need
whatever of such o precautinn, but the
promptness aud sincerity with which the
commission demands q searching invesu
CATION IL very commendable and will I'M
doubtedly result in its vlndication.
NEWARK, April 90 The Delta Phi
Literary society OF Delaware College
has issued an appeal to its old mem.
bers for contributions towards a fund
for the renovation and re'nrpishing
of Its hall in the west wing of the college
which seems at present in rather dilap
idated condition. The sooisty has o nu.
cleus OF $50 towards the fund.
The comm ttee OF Council, namely,
Alfred A, Curtis, Joseph b. Sutton and
Rankin Armstrong, appointed TO investi'
| gate the accounts of the water commits
sion which had in charge the erection OF
the new water works, has performed its
mission, aud reports that it has thor
oughlyinveaiiga,ed the expenditures and
accounts of tho said commission and
fud that they are entirely correct, This
is, no doubt, very gratifying to the water
commissioners, and tqaally assuring TO
the taxpayers here.
The board Of health in this town for
the ensuing year as elected by council is
composed OF DR.. L. X. Wolf, DR.. L H.
Whistler, William a. Shippers, James
aossipger and joseph q. Caleb. These
are all Intelligent men and will make
good health officers add their selection is
heartily approved by every one interested
in the sanitary condition OF the town
James Hayes was also re elected Bs
superintendent OF the water works with
an increased salary.
At recent mt citing OF the school voters
OF districts 80 and Al Joseph Dean was
elected chairman and J. A, Rothwell SEQ.
rotary and treasurer. Postmaster Herd.
man Was elected clerk OF the district fol
three years and George W. Williams and
the Rev. George Porter were elected
to the school board.
Graham Blsndy OF the New York Stool
Exchange Ia spending Easter vita rela
tives ia this town.
The Rows. Joseph Malone nsstor Of m,
'irss EtlaE ytsi4n Church nsse, hRA 20
/ .G,nrI from Z meeting OF thr presbytsfS
IN -lushrfs 1' which session 10 -.--
chosen as moderator OF the next meeting
Of this body.
Mrs. Allyn Brewer Of Merchant Vile
N. j., Is visiting relatives near town.
Mrs s. D. Hill aud daughter are visit
ing the Rev. and Mrs. 7. II. Haynes Of
Sudlersviile, Del.
NIwABK, April 22.-I lieut.. Brown, U
8. a., is making decided progress in drill
ing the cadets of Delaware College, QUE
half hour or more being donated 60 tina
purpose each day. The faculty at re-
cent meeting author zed the volun ar,
purchase by the students OF uniforms o
the regulation West Point pattern, viii
with slight variations in the shape. Tn,
contract for furnishing these was obtained
by Wanamakar and Brown of Philadel
phia, through their local agent J. w
Brown. The uniforms have been orderet
for sometime and are daily awaited b.
the students with much eagerness Mex
NSeh A. Aus bG0u EtbptNtu DY tub
10 make the wearing of the uniform "om
pulaory with all students. Lent. Brow
through President Raub is about to max
application TO the ordnance departmen
at Washington for o full set OF new AM
improved Springfield ria for drill pur
poses, also for several pieces of artiller
of three inches riffs bore. For the latte
good supply Of ammunition has alsl
. been requested. Ths value of these arm
is several thousand dollars and upon tn
furnishing OF a bond In double thi
value by the Trustees the request vii
prohably'b granted. When these ar
brought into requisition and the ne,
uniforms are donned the Delaware Ool
leRe cadet corps will outshine any of tb
! Delaware militia companies.
= NEWARK. April 20 IS xteeu young ladit
: OF tue Academy and Norma, sclool ara ver
assidunusly drliling each day under til
. super"ision OF Lieutenant Blown TOR II
: PURPOSE Of exeeuHn1 public Gag drill G
he occasion OF the tx ileldat Kirm. g."
hs held in Oaskey Hall on Wednesday an
q Thursday evenings OF this week by tue Al
!, Society OF the Presby er!An church. II
: drilllng Is 20 he but part OF the entertain
nents as there will bs booths fer the So
i OF fancy attic es, REFRESHMENTS, re.
The new Ctl24ns' Cofnet Band parade
r the streets last ev Ming to advertise !
a g rcert to be held IN caskey Hail on Fcida
y evening.
= The vestrY OF 81. Thomas Episcop
Church held It's aGnual meeting but i,
q ned TO- ~ant OF a quorum untIi mo-
4 CONVENIENT date.
!, neat pamphlet has been Issued BY II
/. w'ter department giving the water ORD
4 nahce, schedule OF reutat rates and otEi
" interesting Information TO the WAFER %!
/, rumers here. Connections with the ma
ara b-inY constantly male through 10 i
AID at the present rae The works nromli
4 AZ some ind hnto tins 10 become ssll ca
: tainisg. The Baltimore 4 OHIO rstlroa
waters 10 express engines hero day, ha
Inc REAn lnf az fhnlN