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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-26

A story Il being told OF the appointment
of Postmaster Stewart which, az the Italian
proverh runs, II not true is well imagined.
According to this story, Senator Higgins
could not hslp himself. He held OF, pro.
tested, Piled and wriggled as long as he
could, but he had to give in. The man
who dictated the appointment ia the GUS
todian of a large block OF negro tax receipts,
those "unVaIulbe q. o. DIS" as the
TtoiligIt called them. They were not "uu-
valuable In the post-office deal. ZAP
point Stewart. or I'll bur all these tax re-
ooipts," is said to have boon their
cuitodian's Gltimntum and his manner I'm
pressed Mr.. Higgins that he would carry
out his threat. 1t was u hard bargain every
way, bus the tax receipts represented votes
In hand and the ultimatum vas respected.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-26
OYER $4,000.
Tho IN ands0uie Figures of winning
toms Population-Ehe Census Not
Yet Completed.

Tho u Handsome Figures or winning
toms Population-Ene Census Not
Yet Completed.
The census OF Wilmington has been
about completed with the exception Of
two districts in the Eighth ward, which
will be flushed in few days. These
districts proved much more popuious
than was at first supposed containing
about $500 people each, whereas they
had been estimated at only 1000. They
are the most populous districts In the
city, hence the delay in completing their
enumeration. The work in these two
districts will be finished in q few days,
when tho work OF tsbulating and footing
up the city returns will be performed.
From the returns already in, however, it is
known to certainty that the population
OF Wilmington will exceed 10000. The
GAzErTEs estimate week ago was 65 900.
Supervisor 3. j. Wiley, in charge of
the census for this Stnte, believes that
tho work in Wilmington bias been fully
and carefully performed. His enumera-
tors, in the main, have been men Of in.
telligent comprehension, who realized
the importance Of their work and started
out with the desire TO make it thoroughly
successful. MIR. Wiley has given the
work his close personal supervision and
feels confident, from the returns already
In, that the census Of city and State will
be taken rs accurately as is possible under
the circumstances.
The enumeratorB are unanimous in the
statement that the work Of taking the
census was accomplished with much less
difficulty than had been anticipated. The
uniform expression is that the PEG Die
called upon were generally surprised at
the easy nature snd comprehensive Char
scter. Many people were under the i'm
preston that The census was to be .
| grand inquisition, with numerous ques.
tions that no sslf-respecting citizen will
ingly answer and many, especially
women, expressed much wonder when
they found how easy the procedure was
Many curious and surprising incidents
came to the knowledge ofthe enumeratori
which would prove mighty interesting
them known. They would reveal . state
of affairs thai in many instances would
create surprise and CONSERVATION.
Among the surprising instances of tn,
enumeration is that Of a oolored woma,
in the western part of the CITY, who sale
she WAS the mother OF 30 children.
Another instance, pathetic as we'll q
surprising, ia the discovery OF deaf an,
dumb girl in the Eleventh ward, VINO
81 years Of age and cannot read or write
With the means OF hand for the instruC
iion of deaf mutes, it seems surprising
that steps have not been taken by parent
or friends to have her instructed at leas
in these two important branches of learn
ing, which would prove such recreation
to her in her leisure moments. AS she
q bright, intelligent girl, 1t Is not too lat
to have her sent to some institution j
proper steps are taken soon.
The census work throughout the Stat
is progressing very satisfactorily. 1t wi
doubtless be finished within the limit a
lowed for this part of tho work, Jun
Both.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-26
Even sIigs,ns FIops.

N. L. hsf'tlu.
Senator Higgins OF Delaware, said: "T
think 1t much better for our farmers that
they shall lind an extended market for
their products In the tropical states OF
South America than that they should at
tempt this problematl 'al task OF Introducing
tropical Srowths Into our climate. II We
want to grow sugars we should adopt the
bounty plan OF France and Germany, but
under no circumstances should the expert
ment OF developing Its possibilities be per-
mitted to interfere with @ great national
policy. Mr.. Blaiue's suggestion involves re-
ciproclty with the nations on this contlnont
and not with Deepen fencie5. We should
make no arrangements that will strengthen
the hold OF England and Germany In this
country, and for this ard the other reasons
l have given you favor the adoption OF Mr.
Blaine's suggestions"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-26

and pretty wedding was that Of William ].
shearer OF Carlisle, Pa, and Miss CARRIE
Lassell, daughter OF NJ 8. c. 8. Lassell, at
the BRIDES mothers on Monday morning
last at o'clock. No previous notice had
been given OF the affair, and 1t was quite a
surprise to their many and warm friends,
yet 1t was received with great pleasure.
There was no one present except the family
OF the bride, and Miss Nora W. Cotton and
William Brown, who stood up with and
accompanied them to Clayton from which
place they took the north-bound express
for Carlisle, Pa, where reception awaited
them. They will return In about three
weeks,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-26
Turner ON the war-path.

City Solicitor Turner Is on the war-path
after those members OF Council who de-
feaied him for denomination, and In pub
lished interview he denounced Councilman
Dillln as a coward and liar with all tie in
stincts Of a thief" Ho also classed Coun-
Gilman Forrest as "harmless man OF low
degree" alluded to Councilman Beale as
an honest man whose judgment has been
warped by association with Dillin and
Forrest, and asserted that Councilman
Mckinney voted against him because OF
his opinion In the tax collector case. The
Councilmen who voted against Mr.. Turner
state that he was negligent and careless in
the performance OF his duties with respect
to the Olty Council,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-26

voted for their system. II Council in
vestigates the matter I will go before q
Justice of tho peace and make affidavit to
this fact"
just as Council adjourned Mr.. Cotton
hai a resolution ready to offer providing
for an investigation of Mr.. Chambers
charge, but adjournment was carried be-
fore he could offer it. He will present it
at to-night's regular meeting. Mr..
Chambers waeered s. with Mr.. Cotton
that the resolution would not be adopted
by Council.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-26
,Tme Now Isost,s,snIer.

Morning NeWs.
MIR. steGsrt's qualifications for the office
of postmaster were considered by us yes
terday. We have no doubt that he will
make a satisfactory postmaster OF tie COM
mouplaee yariety--a safe custodian OF the
United States mails, and q faithful manager
OF the postal clerks and carriers who re-
ceive and distribute mail matter in and for
this city. His experience OF seven years as
clerk In the post-olfice under Postmaster
William NJ. Pyle will OF course be an ed
vaatssAto him.
1t Is idle to attempt to disguise the fact
that nmonS many OF SENATOR higgins
warmest political friends there is great dis
content with the appointment of MIR.
Stewart, and among toe class OF ward
workers, who are directly. represented by
Mr.. Stewart, there is feeling that his
recent patty service has been vory ineon-
siderable as compared with the emoluments
and dignity OF tho Office of postmaster of
Wilmington. II Dir. Stewart takes care, In
the political relations of his ofic6, to be
representative OF the whole party, and not
merely II now member OF the little group
OF Federal plaeeholders whose political
acnse appears to have attained high-wAter
mark In the recent Republican nomination
election for sheriff Of N W CASTLE county,
his reputation as postmaster Will probably
be better than the common estim ate which
Is now placed upon his capacity for that
Office.
He has a fair field before him; and It de-
Ponds wholly upon himself as to whether
he will ill this field in such a way as to
help the Republican cause generally. by
making an administration that will be q
benefit to the city aud credit to the party,
or will restrict his vision within narrower
bounds, and go reach much less favorable
results for himself and for the party, na-
tionsl and Stare, which Ia responsible to the
peopl. for his official existence.
We certainly hops that his management
of the post office will be such In every way
as to answer fully all the objections that
receives oredit for good common sense In
the management of his own private bust
ness, and the same saving quality ought to
govern him In the discharge OF his new
duties In the public service.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-26
to,,erv 20 tne ET,ghe.t bidder.

BATON RoUdE. La. June 24-The Demo-
cratic caucus was called to order last night
by MIR. Shields. There were at the time but
II senators and 40 representatives present.
Senator G. W. Montgomery, prominent
anti -lotteryite, made a strong speech In
which he stated that while he personally
opposed granting lottery charter as a
representative looking only to the welfare
and best interests Of the people Of the state,
he believed that the lottery proposition
should be submitted to the people. In con-
clusion he said that as solution OF the
lottery question he would prefer that II the
people will have lottery that the state
should sell the charter to the highest bidder.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-26

SAN SALVADOR, June 23.-President
Francisco Mensndez died suddenly last
night soon after the conclusion of ban
quet given on the occasion of the fifth
anniversary of the entrance Of General
Menendez into San Salvador and the de.
feat of tie Zaldiyar faction. During the
panic caused by the presidents death
General MaEoisl and several other officers
were killed at the barracks. General
Carlos Bzsta, the leader of the forces, is
now in command. All is quist at present.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-26
OHUkOa NOTES.

dumboro NJ, Z. Church will have cele-
bration In Pennell's grove on July 4th.
The Rev. Mr.. Reigan OF Mechaniosburg,
Pa, has acc pied call from Salisbury
Presbyterian Church.
The Rev. W. d. Sartmelle OF Oorsicana,
Texas, will become rector OF Pooomoke
parish on July 9th.
Bishop Foss, by the advice OF his physi-
clans, will make a tour OF Europe and
sojourn In the Alps. Accompanied by his
daughter he will sail for Antwerp on Sstur-
day nsxt.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-26

NEW YORK, June 23.-About 11,30
o'clock this forenoon fire broke out in
the Kings county penitentiary. 1t was
discovered in the workshops and pro-
crossed rapidly, extending to the main
building. Three alarms were sent out
and detachments OF police have been
sent 70 the scene. The convicts are said
to be under control and discipline. The
cause OF the outbreak is not OF present
known,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-26
THE HIGH sOaOOL STRUCK.


Slate From the Tower.
The sultry and humid temperature which
prevailed Monday, culm mated In heavy
thunder shower In the evening. During the
early evening the sky was heavy and the
air terribly oppressive. The frs roar of
t5undor was heard about $50 o'clock. II
was some time before the rain fell, but the
lightning flashed wildly until about 10
O'Clock when the rain fell In torrents,
flooding the streets.
There was a lull about 1890 O'Clock, fol-
lowed by another torrent of rain, with
dazzling lightning, and thunder increasing
In heavinees. About TO- 40 o'clock there was
binding flash which made telephones
snap and ring all over the city, followed
Immediately by deafening crash OF
thunder. Another almost as heavy followed
and then the storm slowly passed off.
The binding flash struck the tower OF
the high school and terrified the residents
In the vicinity OF Eighth and Adams
streets. The bolt struck the point OF the
root on the Adams street side, clearing the
weather vane and leaving the flag staff In
the centre of the building unframed. 1t
ran down the roof In a straight line to the
eornice, tearing off the slate for space
about two feet wide, aud scattering 1t In a
crashing shower down on the terrace and
sidewalk and into Adams street, breaking
1t Into fine pieces and throwing them as
far as the opposite sidewalk.
From the cornice the bolt evidently
glanced off TO the ground, for there Is moth
Ing TO show where 1t ran TO the ground. The
only damage done inside the tower was the
shattering OF one end OF rafter, tearing 1t
lose and sending 1t and the pieces broken
from the end through the ceiling to the
floor Of the room beneath the tower. Prof.
| A. Il. Berlin, who lives near the high school
at No. SIT Adams street, ran to a widow
from which he could see the blllding and
ms ia fun nf Hra
| minutes. The damage to the high school
| tower will be repaired at once.
A bolt from the same flash of lightning
] struck the smoke house of 3. Beste 4
Brothers provision house at Eighth and
Madison streets. 1t entered the smoke
house and passed out OF the window, doing
slight damage along its course.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-26

LONDON, June 24-The inquiry Instituted
by the board OF trade into tine cause OF the
accident to the Iuman line steamer City OF
Paris while that vessel was on voyage
from New York to Liverpool In March last
has been concluded and verdict rendered.
The court In lts finding attributes the casu-
atty to the wearing Of the propeller bear
ing. 1t also finds that tho safety OF the pas
seneers OH the City of Paris was not sacri-
Iced to speed and that the vessel lie one OF
the finest in the mercantile marine.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-26
~ NYoLuNT1RY RIDE.


On opening a freight car at the west
yard, Saturday morning, three boys vera
found inside, In an exhausted condition,
and were sent to the police station, where
they were provided with food. They gave
their names as George Sayers and Jesse
Good, aged Ia years. and Frank Mercer, Is
years, all OF Lancaster, Pa. Their story is
that while playing around the freight yard
In that city, last Friday afternoon, they
threw their hats 10 an empty freight car.
and when they went In after Thorn the door
OF the car was closed and locked. They
were thus kept prisoners until the car was
next opened in the west yard, this city.
Good was taken In charge on Sunday by
some friends living on Madison street near
Third. oe Monday all three OF the boya
were sent back to Lancaster by the Penn
sylvania railroad.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-26
BsRNnARDl,s ODOsn oAlL.


The French Actress Takes an over
dOse of ChiOral.
LONDON, June 24.-Madame Sarah Bern
hardt, who Is now performing Joan of
arc" at Her MBjesty's Theatre, In this city,
had narrow escape from death early this
morning. She returned to the Savoy Hotel,
where she is stopping, at an early hour,
from the theatre and retired. Finding 1t
impossible to sleep she determined to take
ehlor8l, but by accident took 100 grains,
which was an overdose, and the disastrous
effects were soon apparent. She appeared
TO be- dying and several physicians were
Immediately summoned and remedies we're
ut once applied.
II was four hours, however, before any
marked impro vement was perceptible In
Madame Bernhardt's conditl n and she was
pronounced out of danger. She is now re-
covering.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-26

Mrs. Emily G. Foreman, vile OF It0bert
II Foreman, died suddenly at her nome,
No. 5)7 West Seventh street. about o'clock
on Sunday afternoon. of paralysis OF the
heart, aided by old age. Mrs. Foreman
was 81 years OF age. She has been failing
for several weeks but Sunday appeared
better until about o'clock, when she fell
unconscious. Dr.. W. o. Pierce was SUM
NJ oned, but she was dead when he arrived.
Mrs, Foreman leaves one child, daughter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-26

PuRvIs, MISS. Juue 24.-At 4,30 O'Clock,
yesterday afternoon, the grand jury re-
turned an indictment charging John L.
Sullivan with prize fighting The indict-
ment was placed on the appearance docket
and will be called up to-day and a day set
for trial La petition is In circulation to Judge
Terrell, which Is being numerously signed
by leading citizens, praying that the court
be lenient and impose fine, without i'm
prlsonment. The petition will be presented
In open court.
PuRvIs, MISS, June 2i.-Sulllvan pleaded
guilty and was fined $500.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-26
annrrrmcn,. s.rlke spreadlng.

JoL1ET, ILL.,, June 24.-The strike which
commenced In the stone quarries here last
week is not yet settled. The men at the
different quarries were all at work yesler-
day morning, but In the afternoon the men
at Kettles quarries failed to go to work. At
about 2 o'clock they visited other quBrries
southeast OF the city and the men went cut
to the number OF several hundred. They had
gathered together and were proceeding from
one quarry to another when they were met
by the sheriff and number OF deputies
and ordered to dispense. Falling to do this
four OF the strikers were arrested.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-26

New YORK, June 24.-The backbone Of
the cloak-cutters strike is broken and II Is
only matter OF a short time before all the
strikers will be back again at WORK.
Popkins and Marks cloak manufae-
tuners OF 476 Broadway belong to
the Association OF CLOAK Firms. They sur
rendered this morning TO the terms OF the
locked-out workmen. The men have 1t all
their own way virtually. They will go back
to work at once and will be paid In full for
the time they have bean out.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-26

For the week ended ut noon, Saturday,
the deaths reported to Registrar Lse num-
bered SO, compared with 20 for the corre-
spending week OF last year. classified as
follows: Males, 81; females, 8; adults, 3;
minor. 81; whites, 10; blacks, Is; and 81
were of foreign birth. Twelve OF the deaths
were caused by cholera infantum and all OF
these decedents we're under year OF age.
There were also 20 births. OF which 10 are
white and black. Five white marriages
were registered during the week.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-26
A FATAL SAIL.
Three Members of n Delaware
Family EprONned.

Family Drowned.
FoRT MONROE, Va, June 23.-J. W.
Dslaplsne of Hampton, with his son,
daughter and nephew, went out sailing
this afternoon near the Soldiers Home.
Their boat ccllided with sailing vessel
containing DR.. Parramore and ]. B. Lake,
also of Hampton. MIR. Delaplane's son
was knocked overheard. The father
jumped to the rescue, the nephew follow
ing, and ell three were drowned. Mr..
Lake went overheard to try to save them,
but failed, and succeeded in reaching the
shore. The daughter remained in the
boat and Was saved. The Delaplanes'
former home was in Laurel, Del.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-26

san DIEGO, Gall, June 24.-Ah Lin, q
scout sent out from a large camp of Chinese
located three or four miles below the
boundary line, not far from Tie Juans, was
captured last evening and turned over to
this authorities at this place for trial. There
which Alb Liza came. They were landed at
Ensenada several days age by the steamer
Nawbern, which brought them up from the
lower coast.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-26
.sTHE WAYERLY."

Il ATLANTIC CITY, n. j.
Elegant location. open entire year under
entirely new management,
Mrs. j. L. BRYANT.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-26

Fire broke out on Monday in the hay
NOV of small brick stable belonging to
w. II. sesrles, grocer, Third and Frank
lin streets. AN alarm was sent out from
box No. 25, at Second aud Jackson streets,
Mt 10. 20 o'clock. A horse and wagon in
the stable were gotten out without dam
age, az d the fire was easily extinguished
after doing slight damage to the build
ing and burning some hny.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-26
A. q MARK Of Respecr.

A session of orphans court and court Of
chancery was to have been held Tuesday,
but was adjourned by Clerk McWhorter on
account OF the funeral Of Judge Psynter.
A meeting OF the Bar Association OF New
Castle County will be held some afternoon
this week TO take action upon Judge
paynter'a desths-. ..s.,...ssssas,s,s. !,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-26

San FRAScISco, CAL, June 24.--The fight
between La Blanche and young Mitchell
which was to have occurred at the Gall
forDla Athletic Club next Friday has been
declared of. The cause most generally
assiRned is the recent declaration OF the
chief of police that he would arrest the
principals and seconds when they entered
the ring.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-26
GOOD WORK by the Police.

Sergeant Blackburn, treasurer of the po-
lice force for the occasion, on Saturday
paid to George A. Elliott, ESD, treasurer OF
the Free Bath Association, s41814 on ac-
count OF the proceeds OF the police game OF
base. ball for the heneflt OF the association.
There is still some money outstanding from
the game to be collected and turned In.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-26

The directors Of the d Delaware Railroad
Company have declared q dividend OF
per cent, payable after July LIST, at the office
OF the company ut Dover. Wilmington
share holders can receive their checks from
j, V. Carlisle d Co. No. 303 Market street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-26

Barn and Carriage EnOnse surned.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
MILFORD June 23.-The barn and car
risge house owned by David W. Mills. In
Cedar Neck, were destroyed by fire last
night. The buildings arc supposed to
have been struck by lightning. The loss
on buildings and contents will amount to
about 5000; partially insured. :
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-26

SARATOGA, N. Y, June 24,-Ths court Of
appeals decision 10 the sugar case handed
down this morning Is strongly against the
trust. The Judgments OF the lower courts
dissoivIng the trust are fully affirmed by
the court OF appeals.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-26
An Old Offender Arrs-,ea.

A dispatch from Atlantic City reports the
arrest there, ON Saturday. OF Lewis
Mccormick, who served term In New
CASTLE jail. for larceny year ago. He was
arrested on a charge of robbing the office
OF DR.. W. Boardman Reed, In atlantic City,
befor his Della ware offence.