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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24
HAKKrNa nraarlaarn.


For Twenty-Five YeHrs He Drovs
the White House Household.
| WAsHTHeToN, July 2l.-Albart Haw.
kins, the faithful colored White House
cosohmsn, has been dismissed from his
position by President Harrison. When
the newg reaohed here one dsy last week
thRt Mrs. Harrison had narrowly escaped
ssrious accident by having her carriage
smashed into by runaway horse at Oa1e
May people wondered il HAWKING hand
had forgot its cunning. for they did NOT
know that he was NOT then pulling the
reins over the Presidents turnout. II sp-
pears, upon inquiry, that Private Secre-
tary Halford sent for Hawkins on July Ist
and handing him his wages for the past
month, told him that the President had
no further use for his services. "You
don't mean, Mr.. Halford, that I am dis
charged, DO you ?" said the old coach
man. YEA" said the secretary, not talk
ing his eyea from the paper which he
was reading; ''such is the Presidents do
mand. He wished ms to gay TO you that
II you can find vacancy in como rna Of
the departments Euoh as yen he
will. have you appointed to it," iaw-
kins was led out Of the seoretary'J room
In the executive mansion to the 'front.'
RSAeA 10 JIG Va tho H1ehN army OF me uus
employed. No exp suatiou wan given Tor
his summary dismissal. In TACT, ne was
told there was none.
Albert Hawkins has driven PregIdents
for "a years, and he was considered az
much Of fixture at the White House as
Is one OF the blocks Of marble ia the
building. he was appointed to the posi-
ton Of executive Goodman by General
Grant at the beginning of his first term
as President, aud besides serving PROSE-
dent Grant during his two terms in Office
he drove Hayes, Garfield, Arthur, Cleys.
land snd Harrison. During his long term
OF service as eoachman for Presidents he
never had q mishsp, and he has been
with bis carriage in the midst of the
greatest crowds that have ever gathered
IN this continent. When President Gar
held rode down to the depot, where be
vas shot by Guiteau on that bright sum-
ner morning, Hawkins was on the box,
md when the remains OF GsneraI Grant
we're being taken to their las. resting.
place in riverside Park, Hawkins had
he place Of honor as the drivar of the
learse.
It is said that Mrs. Harrison prefers a
white coachmRn.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24
.Bor THBouea THE REACT.
A Eittie CoiOred Boy shoots Him.
seLG and Dice InnIanIiy.

oVfDFCu AEVI shOOtN EuIHlS
self and Dies Instantly.
Walter Prinkett, n bright little oolored
boy about 8 years Of age, accidentally
shot himself through the heart on Mon-
day and died almost instantly. The aad
accident occurred in Peter Z. Prinketts
barber shop and cigar store, No. IL East
ront street, at 11.45 o'clock, and was
Tn @ inevitable result of leaving pistols
where children cen get them.
walters father was Peter p. Prinkatt,
who died last May. His mother and
grandmother live at No. ii Prinkett
Court, an alley opening north from
zenith street between Orange aud Tat
nall. Since Hr. Prinket,'s deata tho
barber shop has bsen carried on for tue
widow by William A Pierce.
Pierce kept 81 cali re American bull
dog revolver Ia the money drawer. It
mad two or three ball cartridges in it
this morning. Walter, who spends much
or MS tims ehout tho shop, also kept
fire cracker pistol in the drawer.
Monday morning no vent into the store
and was playing misohisvously about as
usual. lie went to the drawer, which il
In the counter under the cigar case, and
got his hrecracker pistol, which was in
eho Atehe VI tue ufbW6f. linen ne pulled
the drawer cut farther and picked up the
revolver.
he pointed it at Pierca, who was pre-
pairing to shave customer, and said II
will shoot you" Piercs turned and seeing
what the boy had, started to take it away
from him, telling him to put il up. The
little fellow refused and ran away and
before Pierce could reach him, be had
raised the he-hmer and exploded
cartridge. Tho bullet struck him in the
left breast. He made wild circuit OF
the shop and then dropped dead near the
door.
The report of tho pistol attracted \
crowd and some one told Poiiee Officer
Il. ID. Burris, who was nearby. The
officer ran to the shop, took possession of
revolver and then notified the coroner.
DIR. II, III. First, arrived inside of 10
minutes and pronounced the boy dead,
saying that the ball had penetrated the
heart and Inng.
Oiheer Burris ordered the shop closed
until the coroner arrived. The mother,
who had brought the little fellow down,
had gone out somewhere and her grief on
returning was distressing The body was
to the grandmother's home
where Ooroner Gamble will hold an in
luest.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24

The Rev. DIR. j. Benson Hamilton of
Broohlyn addressed large gathering Of
Methodists ofthis city and vicinity Monday
evening ON his plan for rAising fund
for superannuated preachers and for
preschers' widows and orphans. His
idea is to induce 10 conferences to estab.
lish an endowment fund. Hs proposes
TO relinqnish his charge in BROOKLYN,
which pays him salary OF 81 ,Oa0 per
annum and to ievote all his time to his
now work New jersey contsreno. had
offered him the sun of ~, 500 per annum
TO labor in that conference alone in be.
half of the prouosed fund, but he pre-
ferred to have 10 conferences in which to
carry out his scheme. He had induced
nine conferences to take hold of the
matter, and his add .ess rio day was
to persuade Wilmington Conference to
join them. This the audience decided
should be dcns. Each conference will
pay him $3.50 annually. Tho raising OF
Wilmington Conferencs's share was left
with Presiding Elders Murray, Wilson,
France and Ayre7.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24
Pears Soap istho most elesanttollet adjunct.

Governor Warren OF Wyoming has
Issued a proclamation calling the first
Wyoming election for September 1lth.
The Democratic and Republican state
conventions arc called for August 18th in
Cheyenne.
By a vote of AZ to the Republican
county committee has Sepudiated the
nomination OF Mcdowell for Congress in
tina Twenty-htth district OF Pennsyivania,
1t was proved that he bribed delegates
with money to vote for him.
Congressman Mills of Texas addressed
Democratic mass meeting in the opera
house in Kansas City Sunday night. Barely
one-titth Of the peoole who desired to
hesr Mr., Mills were able to gain admit
tance f. the auditorium. he spoke on
the tag q, and was followed by Congress-
men pArsney and Hatch.
Thu .oner'a jury, in Chicago, which
nNesf gated the circumstances attending
the Explosion on steamer TioRa, re-
turned verdict Monday, censuripe the
Union Steamship Company and prefer
ring charges against the Messrs. Bright
OF Buffalo, the shippsrs of the naphtna,
foi the consideration Of the grand jury.
According to telegram from Boston,
the damage in New England by the pres
emit drought is now past recovery. Most
of the DISTRICTS have been without rain
sufficient for a growing season for weeks.
OGrn and tobacco on the Iowlands are
still in fair condition. Pastures are dry
ing up, rendering the early feeding of
stock necessary. Streams are low and
the beds Of shallow creeks are dry. Grass
Is the only abundant crop, and large
yield of excellent hay has been cut aud
secured. The second crop is of little
value Snd will not be cut, except on bot
tom lands.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24

T'sh Ours eaOa,, aIAsB Al O8mP.
General Kenney Cannot Avoid FoI-
.1wsng Dat tue Postcy sac SINS
| Outlined.
| In reply 10 the structures in q morning
paper coniemninR General Kenney for
establishing the nucleus Of brigade in
this State with Its complete military fea
lures Of infantry, cavalry and artillery,
the reply has been made that the move
ment IS in direct liue with and in con.
fortnity 10 this requirements o. the war
department nt Wellington Rs officially
suggested Ia tAe inspector generals Off
ciai report TO Congress. which outlines
suggestions for the establishment of such
conditions ia their entirety in each state
OF The union. I. is recognized that such
establishment is the only nucleus for the
U'Iitoc States grmY should the country
- called upon for defence Of its borders
IN case Of foreign iavaaion or internal
trouble. II lie pointed out that the regu-
lar afIny, ia its preseat status, under the
pos Utilities referred to. is only q h6ud 'ul
Oh nlen quite inadequate to meet contin-
gencios. Il 10 added tha. the department
looks to the various state military estab-
liahments as the only source OF aid tina
can DO relisd on aud therefore strongly
endorses thorough organization as far
as may be accomplished.
This can bsat be done in the manner
nov followed out by General K9nney in
his policy OF complete organization Of
tho National Guard o. the State of Della.
wore rs the meegre pecuniary help, State
and Federal ut mis- handA will allow.
Tho Inspector generals report also
specially inculcs,es the pressing need of
exaos and oompists military duty ct the
annual encampments and relics on the
various State stats in their recognition Of
thale requirements as q patriotic aid to
the possible nee Ii of the general govern
msnt.
Each state in the Union has accom-.
plished what the acknowledgement OF Del
aware is attempting under considerable
opposition to develop. Il ia clearly seen
hat the fort must bs initiated at some
time or o.aer and the official referred to
g only bar ly following ont the general
lines of oilioisi dnty 81 suggested in the |
primary idea of the establishment OF q
itale militia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24

4 Dead Infant with n Brick Fled I
HGs Neck.

4 Dead Infant with n Brick Fled 70
HGs Neck.
The body of child was discovered
late on Saturday afternoon by Mrs. David
johnson of No. Ill Justison street 10 the
water closet in the rear OF her residence.
Mrs. johnson told her husband, who
notified Coroner Gamble.
Sunday morning this body wan 70.
moved by the coroner, who found brisk
attached to rope around the chiid's
neck, and suspects murder. The child
was white male, only few days cid
and the body was beginning to decom.
pose. Tie body was removed to the
morgue and jury summoned, WHOA
viewed the body and adjourned until
Monday evening.
David Johnson, who informed Deputy
Coroner Batnhill of the discovery OF the
body, said also that two men came to the
house Sundsy, and wanted to get the
body. 1t il said that suspicion rests on
a certain woman in the neighborhood.
Others believe that the infant was still
born, and the brick was tied to it TO
cause it to sink when thrown in the water
closet.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24
VAR IN SAN SAEVADoR.
Invasion by the GsuaIemRtAn Forces
An Alliance Between GuatemaIa
and Honduras,

Invasion by the Gsuatenatmn Forces
An Alliance Between GuatenIaIa
and Honduras.
CRY OF MEXICO, July R1.-The start
ling news from San Salvador that tbe
Guatenalan forces, under General Viii
lancencio, had invaded the country aud
been repulsed, has been further verified
by dispatch giving some particulars OF
the fight, but from sources which are not
altogether relied upon.
Villancsncio was born in San Salvador,
but is said to have been Induced to go
into the Gautemalan service by liberal
money offers.
Dispatches at q late hour say that an
alliance had been formed between eau
tsmala and Honduras, and that they had
deoiared war against San Salvador. Gem
eral Ezsta wires that he has invaded Gau-
tenals, and is marching toward the Gau-
tetnnlan capital, opening everywhere a
victorious road to it.
The cause OF the trouble is briefly
told. Representatives of the five central
American states agreed at conference
congress held last year at San Salvador
to form union, and it was expected that
the plan would be put Into effect this
year; but the recent revolution In San
has temporarily brought the negotiations
10 close. There is a great opposition
among the people OF Salvador to the
scheme OF federal union, because thag
fear the overwhelming influence that
Guatemala would have in the councils OF
such union, owing to her greater popu.
lation and wealth. The revolution
against the rule of Gen. Msnendez is
sscribed to this feeling, he being regarded
as the willing tool of Guatemala, resdyto
aid her designs.
Guatemala, however, Is as determined
ss ever to push through the federation
scheme, and she has an active ally in
General Begram, the president Of Hon
duras, who is ready and willing to abst
the aims OF Guatemala. Together they |
would prove TOO strong for San Salvador |
were It not that NiosraHua and Costa |
Rica muet ba taken into consideration,
These two atates are also Rverse to federal |
union, and while thsy tRcitIy agree TO |
give the proposed union a favorable con-
siderGlion they are only too glad OF an
excuse to break of with Guatemala on
his qnetion.
OF tue five Central American republios
involved 10 the pending issue the most
northerly is Guatemala, which is Mex
cos immediate neighbor. Guatemala's
area Ia As, 800 square miles, and its popu.
alton in 1887 was l 1857, 900, of whom
bird were Of Ear pean descent and the
est aboriginal or "IndiEn." The in
ernal debt in 1886 WIS "a, 57I, All, the
'Stsrnsl debt so, 800, 600, with 81 500 900
Irrears of interest, besides floating debt
# unknown amount. The army consists
lominslly OF about 1900 men, with an
nrolled militia of SO, 900. The total
xports for 1886, consisting chiefly of
otfae and indigo, were valued at &c.
36, 462, and the Imports at So, 235, 1903.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24

DENVER, Col, July ga report
reached here at midnight that the east
bound Rock Island express, which left
here at O'Clock last evening went
thr ugh bridge about 100 miles east of
Colorado Springs. The following report
of this wreck has bsen received at the
Rock Island Office in this city: Sock
Island train No. II went through bridge
about mile west Of Lyman. The CON
duotor thinks they have found all but tho
engineer. One man WAS badly hurt aud
several alishtly. lite engine, baggage,
smoker and chair car are badly wrecked.
Doctors have been ordered. The sleep-
ing car is all right.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24

RUsHvII1E, ILL.,, July 22.-James
Denny, George Bsldsrlack, Jeuniy
Barnaby ard MIRA. Wil9on spent lass
Sunday in Beardstown, returning in slls
night loaded with bad phisky. AIRS.
Wilson was found on tho 1idewalk
near her home with four bull
lets in her head. Sha IL sup
posed to have died instantly as there
were no signs that struggle had taken
place. James Denny was taken home
with bullet in his body that may prove
fatal. Denny and Balderback both claim
that Mrs. Wilson's husband did the
shooting,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24
RIa EIRH ArsrANroN.
Complete Destruction of the Gran
INN lnnInan N ~.

complete Destruction of the Grams
tOn Cotton 1liIls.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal
PHANTOM, July 2l.-The cotton mills
hero, owned by Edwin j. Craneton,
caught fire ut 10 80 O'Clock this morning
81 d in very short time the Whole struo-
lure was completely destroyed; nothing
but the walls left standing. Tho fire
slnrteG at one of the cards in the csrding
room. There wero no means ut hand for
lighting the flames, and nothing could
ba done but stand by and see the mills
hufn. About 10 hands were employed
there.
The Stanton wooden mills were owned
By u. j. Cranston and operated nv Il. L.
aoltsizer and Brother, who leass Il il four
years ago. Mr.. Cranston places his losB at
$4,000; insured for 81 900. Holtsizer Y
Bro. lose $4,000 and are insured for
81 900. The insurance was placed with
Germantown agent.
Carpet yarns were manufactured at the
mill and 16 pers MS including four girls,
were employed. As has been stated, the
FIRE started in one OF tue machines in the
carding room, on the second floor and
made such rapid headwsy that the hose
on the third floor could not be used to
any effect. Alfred Smith, foreman OF the
oarding department gave the alarm to the
hands employed on the third fiobr and
all got out safely. Mr.. Smith thinks that
nail or match in the cotton started the
FIRE.
The main building was destroyed in
little over an hour, also the office, with
the books and papers OF the firm. The
brisk mill at Stanton was shut down
when the alarm was given aud the pro-
prietors, Thomas and Richard PillinR
and their men hurried to the scene OF
the fire and rendered valuable assistance,
in saving the adjoining building. The
QUE story dye house adjoining the mill
and the frame picker room, so feet distant
were saved aud several bales of cotton.
Henry r.. Holtsizer was in PHILADELPHIA
when the mill burned and Mr.. Cranston
was at Newport The latter saw the smoke |
and drove at once to the fire.
The burned building has long been |
known al the stone mill and was 60 years |
old. 1t has been owned by James Taylor
and james Czanston. E. j. Crnnslon,
the latter's sor, succeeded to the owner
ship. 1t was three storieB high, of stone
and brick and built beside o bill. The
lower floor was 60x45 feet and ths second
and third, which extended over the hill,
lOOx45 feet. The carders were on the
first ard Heoord floors and the mules on
the third. Muoh Of the machinery was
new aud was owned both by the Grams
tons and Holtsizers. The builting was
heated by steam and run by water power.
II has been burned three times, tine last
time being in 1875.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24
THAT GLEN EoHo SCANDAL.
HarrlsOn's Indianapolis NeighbOrs
sharply Criticize Him,

AharrlsOn's Indianapolis NeighbOrs
sharply CriLicise Him,
INDIANAPOLIS, July 2I.-The Glen Echo
lshd-deal scandal, in which the people Of
the White House have figured 90 promi-
nently, has created genuine sensation
here. The affair is looked upon az not
only affecting Mrs. Harrison and her
daughter, but as seriously compromising
the President also. Il is we'll known
fact that John w. Scott never possessed
any money with which to invest extsn-
lively in real estate, and his part in the
Gfalr is looked upon as blind intended
to deceive the public, and for that very
reason make the transaction more repre-
hensible.
Among Mr.. Harrison's old friends, es-
pecially his fellow church members,
there is good deal OF feeling over the
matter. They express the deepest regret
that he should lend him els and his high
office to such scheme One of them
said to-day that he could not understand
the affair, AK il was unlike Mrs Harrison.
when she said that she would not
lend herssf 10 scheme TO boom prop
erty," said he, I've thought the hit q
good one at Cleveland, but no1 that she
has done just what she blamed him for it
looks very strange, indeed"
No oredence ~ put in the statement
from Washington hat Mr.. Harrison has
been kept in ignorance OF the matter.
During and after the campaign Mrs. Har-
rison boaatsd that abe always consulted
her husband, and this is known to be a
fact, The scandal and its effect upon
the administration Is the chief topic of |
conversation to-day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24
TEE POMPRKIAN FsrE


AT HaitiinOre-hkcdUce Rate Tick.
cts Via PennSylVanIa Railroad.
Ii this novel and Interesting entertain
msnt continues TO draw the people the
remainder Of its stay in Baltimore as il
has, it will be 'rod.lstter poriod" for
the management Of tins exhibition.
Tho Pennsylvania Railroad Company
viii continue on July 22d, 24th, 26th,
29th aud 3lat and August 2d ana 5th 70
sell excursion tickets from Wilmington
and intermediate stations TO Baltimore.
including admission to the grounds Of
the fets of the grand reproduction and
fireworks display Of Pompsii and Hercu-
lsneum's destruction, at single fare for
the round trip, plus so osnts for adnis-
sion. Tickets will bs honored going on
any train, including limited express
trains, on day Of Issue, and good 10 re-
turn until following dsy inclusive.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24

Appealing for Assistance 20 the Ed
$50 ~ tho Philadelphia tfCtnles -
The Philadelphia 1tmss Tuesday prints
the following;
TO he Eiitor Of The Times: take the
pra9alt oplrinnlrY OF writing tnose few
lines TO iniorm You shat / would wish to
adVbttts 10 ynun paper fore a WHO as my
dear vile has had the luck of dying and
leaVIpS me alone to m IN her loss nearly
two years and ~ lonesome AFTER her now as
was tho day she died.
You Will pleas udve tise In what ever way
you think most soutlble for me. have n
nicely furnished house of when / doc not
WISH TO brenk up II can help 1t ans q
strictly sober temperance man nv family
IS myseite and one Daughter you will pleas
etate In your advertisement eney one wish
Ing to answer THIS will pleas address No,
l2ll Lancaster avenew Wilmington Della
ware
l would wish pleasant lively woman
not younger thau thirty years more older
than thirty five and 1 will be found the
same aney one Wishing TO answer this will
please write to me and will come and SEQ
them or will answAr letter rite away
you're most respectfully
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No 1911 Lancaster avenew
In Wilmington Delaware.
N. B.--l am IN Amarican born myselfe
though my FIRST vase native OF Ireland
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birth So shs is fiue soshIable lively
woman, young widow with not more than
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yours most truly HENRY O. BLACKBURN
This directory gives the lonesomesome
widower's business ss "Spaimer, McOul-
Tough Iron Company, with address stated.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24
wreeked BIZ q Powder Explo,,on.

PORTLAND, IND, July 22d.-A terrible
exclusion of powder occurred at Redkey,
this county, about / o'clock yesterday
afternoon, compiets!y demolishinK Oar
roll d Hetn'a grocery ssoro and mining
nine persons. The iujulsd are: joseph
Carroll, hand torn of aud skin all burned
OF from waist up; Daniel Welt, bank
clerk, seriously but not fatally cut about
the throat; barry Manor, edi.o. ReGksy
Times, wrist htly cut; james BIaksly
aud s. I. Berry, slightly cat. In front
Of the building were John Taylor, Cor.
noliua Watson, Matthew Atklasoa aud
John Lake, all slightly injured by flying
glass. The explosion was caused by
Manor lighting species q, fireworks
called DEVILS chaser, which ihrsw sparks
into can containing abozt IA pounds OF
powder. Carroll cannot possibly live.
Manor is wild with grief. No ingaranos.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24
RAISING ra ERE SALARIES,


street Chr Drivers, Conductors AND
Stablelhnon Given u surprise Tnis
HaOrMihhK.
The car drivers and conductors, AMI
also the sts5lamen OF the Wilmington
City Railway Company, were agresably
surprised I'ueaday morning by slight in
crease Of wages amounting to about u
psr cant.
At the annual meeting of the bosrd of
directors recently, it was decided to use
la surplus on hand in giving the en-
ployss an increase OF salary. Nothing
was said about the matter, and Tuesday
morning, Tuesday being the regular pay
day, each mau received the increase in his
pay envelope. To man they thought
that there had been q mistake and went
back to the office saying that their waees
we e wrong. When the decision Of Che
board OF directors was explained the men
accepted the situation gracefully and
gratefully.
The increase il small, about o cent an
hour, but will be permanent. The men
work az average Of ~ hours day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-24
caution i'm Kis.lns the noon.

Tho New York Times of on snnday
gnotes the following from the British
Medical Journal: The danger Of kissing
greasy book, so often rendered in police
and law courts to witness about to be
sworn, is at last appreciated by some
officials and In some quarters. We see it
stated tn when the Dake of Fife an.
peared lately at Stratford in a proseou.
tion the Testament on which the witness
took the oath was envolopsd in sons
clean white paper for his use-a precau-
ton which might with advantage be more
generally adopted.