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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27
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The fourth quarterly conference for
Lewes III. Il. Church for this conference
year was held in the lecture room of the
church en- Friday afternoon. at @ 80
O'Clock, the Rev. j. A. B. Wilson, D. d. Pre-
siding Elder, in the chair, L. j. Truxton
secretary. There was q good attendance
OF the official members. The usual routine
of business was gone through.
The Rev. II. y. Thompson, who has
been the faithful pastor of t ohufoh for
the past three years, read his usual quar-
terly report from which We take o few
Items, viz Present membership, 232
full members, 26 practitioners, total, 25S,
Parsonage indebtedness three years ago,
81, 100. Present indebte ino5s, 800.
which will soon be reduced about 59OO.
Also 1886 have been expended Ia i'm
provements on parsonage property and
sufficient paint purchased to give the
church building two exterior coats. Tho
PASTORS salary is in arrears but will be
paid in full by the session Of conference.
After the reading of his report the pastor
announced his desire of being cent 20
another charge for the next year. On
motion committee was appointed 70
draft appropriate resolutions Npprecintiyc
OF MIR. Thompson's la0ors and success
during his pastorate.
The following were elected stewards for
the ensuing year: T. L. Records, 9. MI.
Marshall, William Z. Chambers, d. w.
Brereton, L. j. Morris, j. II. McColley.
II. Price, L, j. Truxton, ESs Martin,
@. W. Johnston, William i. Manning,
Theodore SHlmons and d. W. I3urbaas.
Recording Steward, d. w. Brereton, Dis,
trict Steward, I. j. Truxton.
Committees wore appointed "a soiIows,
Missions-C. II. Mason, W, L Oman.
borE, L. e. Records. Sunday Schools
L. W. Brzrston, E. Martin, Mrs. A, Hsr-
riSoa. Tracls--U. T.. Hazard, A. n.
Mason, l.. w. Phillips, Miss M. j.
Kitchens, Mrs. j. Ii. MoCUley. Teb,,
persnGs-O. NJ. Marshall, j. K. P,iee
W. Il, Chambers, Il. W. Phillips, w. W.
Short, @. Ii. Mason. Ednoa,!5n-C. W.
Johnston, W. Il. Manning, q. Beside.
Miss III. FerrRndo, Miss o. Outten'
Church Ext.nslon--T. j. Truxton, r. ].
Morris. Church RonoFaS-O, W. john
ston. Parsonage and Furuituye-O. w.
Johnston, W. y Chambers, hrs. A. Har-
rison, Mrs L. L. Records, Mre. u. q.
MsIahail Mrs. Charles Morris, Psaaoher'a
Salary-The Board Of Ste words.
As per request at the quarterly confer.
enoe held November 18TH last, tba ,a. Tor
had prepared obituaries OF thro9 yesy
aged and prominent members, viz:
George Chambers, Woolsey w. Hudson
and William West and reported the samo
to the quarterly conference. They were
ordered put upon the record OF the quar-
terly conference.
Some informal talk was had as 10
choice for successor OF hr. Thon.paDn'
and 1t was left to the discretion d, ths
presiding elder.
The presiding elder, DR.. wilson.
preached in ths III. Il. church on Fri1ay
evening lass and held loyefess, and
prsaehSd Sunday morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27

The matter of proper water tnoili,iaa
for Oreston and locality is under the con-
s'deration of the Water Oommisaiooars
AZ present this locality lie supplied tom
the Cool Spring reservoir, hyatnnip upder
the Brandywine bridge at Market gtrept,
The locality is almost rs high as Tia
reservoir and water is only ubtaiaed al 4
slight pressure on the first floors of tbs
eousas. Several plans have been con.
sldered; that Of tho Holley system ot
water under pressure, and also the crac.
ton OF u stand pipe. The Rodney slroet
reservoir is sutiieien ly elevated 10 srnnIv
q proper heud Of water, but ths tronbla
IN carrying new main over the Brundv.
vine is an objection. A bridge ID Wsgb-
ipgton street would overcome the d,fij-
Guilty by providing means to convey the
nain over the river. sAS
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27
wiconico River Improvement.

Baltimore Sun special from Washing
in9ton says: Wicomic1 river Md. has
been ignored in the river and h8rbor bills
OF lats years, but delegation from Sals.
bury, Md, appeared before the river and
hsEoos committee To-day and made it per
tectiy clear that On appropriation should
be made to complete the improvement OF
that important waterway. The dllsga-
ton VS. coDpcse1 Of State Senator Il.
Stanley ToaGyin j, Il. Ellegood, Il. p.
Graham, DR.. 5. r. Dennis, u. Is. BealI,
A. +, Parsons De +. "a. Slemons and
Captain Nraz8y. After comforting with
Senator W!laon ami securing his promise
10 look after WlGom!co's interests in tho
5euata the delegation was presented to
the members Of the river and hsfbor
committee by Representative Gibson.
Messss. ToshYin, htlegaod and Graham
were selected to give tue committee such
Information ms would enlightoE them on
the subject. 1t was shown that no an.
appropriation has bren made for WicOm-
leo river for several years, and il is
necessary that some dredging skould be
done between White Haven and tlnligburv
to give the river depth u nine feet It
10 also proposed 70 slope off the banks to
prevent undermining. The commercial
Importance Of Salisbury and tho other
points on the river was explained in de-
tail, and i was made apparsn. that the
ainonnt recommended by the chief of
engineers can bs expended to good ad-
vantage. In the iast river and bar Dor
bill 3 resurVey was authorized, and the
ohies Of engineers has recommended that
s@3H0O be appropriated TO complete the
project. The members of tho cDmmittee
appeared 70. bs very favorabiy impressed
with the statements Of the delegation,
and it 10 quite probable that tho com
mittae will NIKE provision for portion
il not tne entire amount.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27

After nineteen days OF hard legal fight
ing the counsel for and against ChRlkley
Leconey, in his big trial at the Camden,
n. y, c5urt house, each completed their
aide OF the case Tueaday. just about
twenty minutes after tile prosecution
finished itI rabuttpl Leponey's lawyers
had rushed through nt lightning pace
their our rebutal The court then pro
ceeGed 10 dispose Of few disputed mat
ters in the case and adjourned until
yesterday, when the arguments began.
The dgy's proceedings were metked By
the most in ense legal warfare, the conn
sel ror the defence cOntestinG evfsy point
that the Rtats endeeYored to establish in
its rsbuttal. II seemed to he the object
of the prosecution TO close every loop
hole through which tho accused man
might escape, and tho finishing touches
OF their case left tho life of the man
hanging on thread.
According TO special permission Of
the court John Kelso, one Of the de-
fences star witnesses, was allowed to go
on the stand Of the opening of the SEES
sion. Kelso testified that the woman
who informed him early i'll the morning
of the murder was Bridget Smith, the
wife of Billy Smith, whom he had ldenti-
fed since he first appeared on tho stand.
This, apparently, helped the defence in
ita efforts 70 fasten the guilt Oh Lingo, as
Ksiso had testified that after being in
formed by woman OF the terrible news
he had seen negro running across
field near the Leooney homestead in the
direction of The Starr farm.
AS FINAL blow to the Lingo theory the
EtntD than Tnrapauf.a nnlnreI ma, ., m ar
Samuel Still, who had boon referred to in
the testimony of one OF the defence's wit.
nesses-Ieaac Knight las having related
the story Of the crime long before the
news had reached Merchantville. Still
testified that before he informed Knight
Of the atfaiE he had seen Constable Nay
Ior and DR.. Bartine 40 ng toward the
Leeoney place, enx had learned from 3
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27
Reaistr,c,lng nInrrlnnn.

The Congress Redistsictine bill, which
makes five of the six districts of Mary.
land Democratic, has been amended in
the House of Representatives so that Ii
will 60 into operation from the date Of
its passage. This action was taken IN
order to get ahead OF the proposed legis.
lation by Congress to prevent radistrict.
ing. The bill, with the amendment was
passsd by the Senate yesterday by vote
Of IL yeas to 8 nays.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27

Horaes that are compelled to perform
hard aerviee should not receive fixsd
allowance of food, but given all the hay
they can eat, with en- extra mess of Data
at night. They should also be protected
from flles and insects, in order to rest
well, and be in better condition for ser.
vice the next day and little Of Stone
braker's horse and cattle powders in their
food will improve thor appetite, digas-
ton and prevent Diseases. Stonebrakar
Chemical Company, sole prop rietors
Baltimore, Md.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27
E4STON.
A Young Girl Tired of Life-shot
fEts Arsn OFT

EAsroN, MD, Feb. 25.--Ida Ross, who
has been living toy nearly two week as a
servant in the family of j. b. Hubbard,
Easton, tried to commit auicide sunday
morning BY turning on the gas in her
room. Tho family was at church, and
when they found her abe was III semi.
conscious condition, but was soon resus-
cltSsad. She said she had intended 10 xiii
herself Saturday night, and left n note to
her mother telling OF her intention, but
no reason for it. She is 10 yours of age,
and her parents live in Dorchester
county.
David Bratt, youth living in Oxford.
shot of the fore part of his left ara this
morning, while duoking ia blind. He
pulled the gun towards Kim.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27
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a pe'ltion, askiug the levy conrs IA
naha q bridge owe. the Brandywine AZ
Washington street, is being circulated
and aligned. The argument ia adyanced
that the value o. adjacent properly wonld
oe 20 nuob Increased by toe bridge. that
"a increaaed taxation wouli pay for II
Inc Water Department could use ths
bridge to carry its mains, al the Brandy
wine bridge is used. "4"s'
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27

nj Ire ofheial cnunt OF the yo,ss ss,, In
philadelphia Tuesday week was ca, ~,
pie'ed Tuesday. Tho plurality OF Tav-
ioF' fof receiver Of taxes, is 81 37s. an
OF warwick, for city solicitor. Sc ana
putham received the highest ,ota ~.
niagIstrnte on the Republican sssLa, as
hoen-fhpergsr the lowext. L,ovd 49,
tne nemocfatic osndida.esv 10. mas;.s.ss
ana an ;Moosrty 10 the lovcas on III ranS.a
10. 'F"'AsNf4'' SanonssA
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27

CouneA, Mp., Fish. 26. A mad dog bit
number Of chickens, dogs, two piga and
q COW, and slso boy. Jacob Sherpless,
aon Ct Thee. Shsrplesi, aged IL. The dog
WAS finally killed near 10 NIaudsyille.
Physicians recommend that the boy be
sent to Paria for treatment by the famous
surgeon, Pestenr. The affair crested
great aIeitsussal in .hs village.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27

CAMBRIDGE Cry, Nd, Fob aG
s,Ina burst Monday night caused Martin.
uaie creek near this place to ride 40
quivAly thst q woman and three children
~ ne hail family we're drowned Thew
Deiohged TO Party Of gypsies encamped
aeat tne stream. The bodies have moi
yet been recovered. '' u"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27

Edwerd t. Stroud, No. 505 West Fourth
street, is rstod es the champion checker
plByer CT Delaware. There are GONE very
fine plsyers in this CITY, but Mr.. Stroud
is conceded to be the best.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27
NEW METHODS IN SUSSEX
HOW rms EEPUB4IOATs Ace ERr.
ING 40 hBEP IN P0.2EB,

Tho sussex Republicans entity on
Even Worse Practices Than Teolr
BroihEcn an New C:stIe Charge
Upon tho BemOcrats-sonle Eeat-
ures of tho Now P0ilt.caI Asegine
IN sussex.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27
EIrry mone spIoIpss.
Terrible Tale From the SAIL MiEe
OF CrncoNy, Poland.

OF Crncoyv, Poland.
LoNDoN, Feb. rs, "A correspondent of
the Times newspaper says that o strike in
Russia is in ttuLh revolt and IL 40
treated by tine authorities. The reason
given In that Russian workmen are such
ignorant, unreasonable beings that they
would become utterly unmanageable
without vigorous and summary action Of
the Judiciary. About o month ago case
occurred that illustrates the ohildish
absurdity of the men and the efflcacious
action OF the authorities. A falling of in
trade caused the proprietors of certain
large mills to reduce the production and
discharge number of the hands whose
services were no longer useful. As soon
as this decision Yves known raving
crowd of semi-shvago workmen sur
rounded the managers and insisted that
work should be found for the usual num-
Der of hands, threatening personal rio
lence IL their demand was unheeded.
At the same time quantity OF valus.
BILE machinery was destroyed by the
rioters. The police were called In and
settled the matter very quickly. During
the night SO of the ringleaders were
quietly spirited away, NO ono knew
whittier or how. The rest, left leader
less, whimpered like beaten children and
prayed to their favorite saints. Not re-
ceiviug any satisfactory answer from
Saint Vladimir, Saint George OF Oappa-
dooia and the noble army of martyrs, The
holy Icons remaining deaf and unsympa-
thetic, the strikers quietly gave in, and
were beaten back TO tnsir work, com-
pletely demor3iizsd.
DRIVEN TO SUICIDE.
Bye-and. bye It leaked out among the
diplomatic that the fifty poor fellows had
been hurried off TO the salt mines OF
Cracow, where they were Hcourged,
starved and i'll used till they initiated the
example Of Mrs. Sihida and sought death
aH o refuge from tyranny. All this
horror was kept as quiet as possible that
the element of mystery might be added
to the other atrocities, so that while the
government got rid of fifty dangerous,
because manly, enemies their former
fellow laborers were swed by the inoom-
prehensible disappearance OF their leaders.
This is bow they do things in Russia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27
Naylrarinn cnann.h

BALTIMORE, Feb. 25.--The fog and
rain OF the past 48 hours has interfered
seriously with harbor navigation. The
few coast wise arrivals proceed yery oeu.
tiously.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27

In his published letter excusing his
course with respect to the Georgetown
hundred assessments, ]. Frank Bacon
says: III any methods that or anyone
eige can introduce will redeem Delaware
or SusseI county from the curse OF
Bourbon Democratic antediluvian rule,
consider that one of the greatest bless
ings tina; can be shoWersd upon the
state. = The above are some of the
methods
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27

He then described how he went M.
stairs and discovered that the muFieFers
had robbed him OF the greater part Of
his money; the exact amount he Ind
been enabled TO name because le had
oeunted the money tho day before
Chalkley then began in his testimony d
fat denial Of Garrett MurrRy'a story rc!a.
tive to Leconey's ipiunctions upon thremt
OF death to him to keep his mouth shut
and say that as the prisoner and he wers
driving to tho truck ild they turned
around and saw tae girl attending 10 her
household duties. Ha aYerrad that h
had mover forbidden Murray 10 tail ia
the people or placed any restrictions
whateyer on his speech or move.
ments. The accused msn nsxt denied
ever having gone to Billy Smiths housa
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27

The effect of thsae iniquitous practices
has been 10 arouse Democrats ali over the
county, and there is more party zeal and
enthusiasm than have been displayed for
Jears. The last veatigs of tao;ionai feel
ing has dlsap psaFed, and there il now an
earnest, unanimous desire to qualify
every Democratic voter, Hnd defeat the
party that has introduced such unfair
and obnoxious tactics Into the politics Of
Suasex county.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-27


Il appears that immad stgly after
Lempson Kelton, ona OF the states Wit
nssses, had been dismissed from the
stand at tho close q Fridays proosed-
ings, the circumstances occurred which
caused Wholesale sensation inthe court
room Monday. Kelton's evidence waB
OF the meat damaging nature TO the de-.
fence, aoliditying and complementing in
an indirect but potent manner the stories
of Garrett Murray, Billy Smith and other
extremely important witnesses. Before
Kolton waa enabled to give any of his im-
portaut testimony on Friday, Lawyer
Grey, in long speech OF beautiful
periods and most finished style, objected
to the presentation Of the m.n's evidence
on tine ground Of It's irrsleyancy and nm
fnirness At that stnge of tho trial. This
speech, together with the langthy re-
aponses Of the prosecution, occupied the
balance of the session, and Kelton's tes.
timony was, accordingly, held of until
Monday, ] idge Garris having decided
il aAni8sib ls.
While the spectators wers leaving the
court room, J1Bsph BGrr0ugh, Qua Of
Chalsley's neiehbors and prominently
connected in the case as an indetatigAbIe
worker in the prisoners behalf, Rp-
preached Lampgon Kalton and rather eI-
citedly placed bis hand on the mans
shoulder. BY the side OF Kelson WAC
Court Crier Mc0ready, TO whom the
former bad been talking,
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-01-11
OFFICIAL REPGRT.
ProeredingS of the Beard of Supervisors of
 tOchiSe County.
TOMBSTONE, Jan. 6, 1890.

TOMBSTONE, Jan. 6, 1890
 Board met pursuant to adjourn ment.
 Present-B. s. CofTman, chairman, T. J. White and John Montgomery.
 Minutes of previous meeting read and approved.
 The report ot Dr. Willis upon the small pox patients was accepted and placed on file.
 The following bids were then acted upon:
 J. <. Taylor for conveying the in sane to the asylum at he rate of $60, was unanimously accepted and bond ordered filed on or before the lth inst. For burial of indigenf dead, c. R. Watts bid for $7j0; J. S Taylor bid for 1895.
 The bid of c. R. Watts being the loves was unanimously accepted, For boarding prisoners in the conn ty jail
 C. l.. Cummings for 3G cts per day. Otto GciSenhofer for A cts per day T. J. White moved that the bid of Otto Geisenhofer be accepted as being the only hid before the board.
 White voting aye; Montgomery and Colfman, no
 Moved and seconded Ihat the hid of C. L. Cummings he accepted. Montgomery and Ccfiman voting aye; White not voting.
 C. L. Cummings bid was accepted.
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-01-11

THE report of the recent grand jury does not set very well on the stomachs of some people. The jury performed the work for which they were con vened without fear or favor. If Go chise had been blessed with similar grand juries in the past our affairs would be in D much better condition and if we should be fortunate enough to obtain similar bodies of men as grand juries in the future it will not he long before our finances are on a solid basis.
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-01-11

GENERAL CROOK has been down to call on his old chum, Geronimo, and his fellow Chiricahua Apache mur- derers in Alabama, and on his return to Washington sets up most lugu- brious blubber and sheds crocodile tears by the gallon over the discovery of their melancholy situation" The dispatch says his recital to the Presi- dent and Secretary of War of the woes of this band of choice cutthrOats "has determined them to do something to repair the great injustice done these Indians" "They are living" said General Crook, Gin a policed camp, with nothing to do, hopeless and dying" It may have been great in justice that was perpetrated on these Indians when General Miles ran them down and shipped them far away, where they had no chance to continue their deviltries, but to the relieved in- habitants of southern Arizona the in- justice is not apparent; and that they are. aahopeless and dying" will not cause the relatives and friends of their victims to shed many tears. The only regret, on the part of Arizonans is that they do not die fast enough If the President and Secretary ol@War are determined to do 4oWetbihg 10 "repair the great injustice done these Indians" we hope they will not be returned to Arizona, but as long as General Crook lives ther9 is always that danger confronting us.
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-01-11

NEWS comes this week that R. H. Paul, of Tucson, has been appointed United States Marshal for Arizona. Although the EPTTAPH would have preferred a Cochise county man, or some one outside of Tucson, 1t is to be said that Mr. Paul, by reason of his long residence in the Territory, service as Sheriff of Pima county and long employment as detective by Wells, Fargo & Co.,, is peculiarly fitted for the office. and that he will make q good officer there is no doubt. Mir. Pauls appointment will be generally acceptable to the Republicans of the Territory.
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-01-11

THE grand jury just adjourned did not believe in any man or set of men arrogating to themselves the power to nullify laws passed by the legislature, as witness it's hint to the Board of Supervisors that the latter body had better obey the law concerning hOspi- tals. It was strong hi'', and the board lost no time acting on it.
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-01-11

TIE illustrated edition of the Tue son Citizen came to hand this week. It is beautifully printed on a fine quail ity of book paper, profusely illustrated and is filled with well written articles on the many resources and advantages of Pima county, which set forth in alluring terms the many opportum- ties for the profitable investment of capital. It is by far the handsomest and most instructive edition of a newspaper ever issued in Arizona.
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-01-11

Two BILLS have been introduced in Congress for the admission of Arizona as q State. It is to be presumed, not withstanding the wording of the dis patches, that they are ennabling acts
 It is sincerely to be hoped that one Of them will pass, for we almost despair of getting rid of our present incompe- tent executive by any other means. Arizona is abundantly able to bear the expenses of a State government, which would be less expensive tl.an the dual form Of government now in existence.
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-01-11

IT would he amusing, if 1t were not probable that the taxpayers will even tuallv have to foot both bills, that lit tie comedy enacted at Yuma between the two Boards of Prison Commission CTS Both boards met and the Demo cratic board refused to surrender on demand of the Republican board. Both boards then proceeded to busi- ness, allowed salaries, drew warrants for the same and made provisions for other expenses. Would not almost any course be justifiable that would put an end to this expensive mum merv? It is more than likely that the warrants of both these boards will eventually be paid-if not in the reg ular way, by job put mp in some leg islaure If taxpayers, both Repuhli- can and Democratic, think they have no particular, interest i'll the present condition of affairs, and feel disposed to treat the muddle as a huge joke, they are liable to wake up some fine morning and find themselves sadly mistaken by having to shell out num- erous dollars to pay for their amuse-
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-01-11

MR. HAYWOOD, who has received the appointment. of postmaster for Tombstone, is one of the pioneers of the camp. having been its first post master MT. Harwood's interests are all centered in Tombstone, and his appointment is gratifying to his per sonal friends and satisfactory 10 the general public.
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-01-11

TIE Democrats of Jackson, Missis- sippi, have an unique and effective way of rolling up big majorities. The negroes are notified that they will only be allowed to vote in one ward, and when they go there to vote are notl- fled, or at least warned by the presence of large bodies of armed whites, that the Southern climate is peculiarly un- healthy, and in many instances fatal, for negroes who. attempt to vote-and they took the hint. The dispatches say the vote was small, but the majori- ties large. It seems to be the determi- nation of some to keep the South "solid" if they have to buy out every firearm factory in the North and shoot every "nigger" in the South.