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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-11
Rather be Happy Than Rich.


Holland writes to the Philadelphia
Press concerning Mr.. Croasdale: Henry
George, by all accounts, has found out
that philanthropic journalism doesn't pay.
His paper, the Adi1idrd will soon pass into
other hands, and will be COZ trolled by that
eccentric but enthusiastic friend of labor
who was bred on terrapin and canvas
backs, was the friend of Sch ltor Bayard
until he developed from Dem lcracy into
socalistic paths; this is William T..
Croasdale, a singular product of the
Chesapeake Bay region, tend who has
never startled the world with his
various journalistic experiments. Mr..
Croasdale, is one Of those men who
would rather be happy than rich, and as
he finds his chief happiness in agitation
and political argument, he will have a
splendid field for the indulgence of it in
conducting the Standard. The cash re-
ceipts will not trouble him, provided they
are sufficient to pay his board bills and the
printer. Mr.. George, on the contrary, is
such a sincere sympathizer with those who
are poor that lie believes he should set
them the example of gaining wealth, and
he is tolerably successful in this effort.
As a lecturer, and essayist, and a book
writer he can command his own terms,
and as he has comfortable nest-egg now,
there is no reason why he should not,
within few years, be independent
enough to study politics and political
economy without any of those annoyances
to which the poyerty-stricken are sub
iected
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-11

PRESTON, Dec. 3.-Thc new academy
was formally opened here on Friday by
the teachers of the county who had
come to the teachers institute. M. Bates
Stevens, the county examiner, presided
A number of prominent men from the
county and state were present and ad-
dressed the association, among whom
We're: Professor Prettyman, state super
intendent; Professor Alexander Chap
lain of Talbot county; Thomas Smith
Colonel James j. McCarten, e. r. Cos
lin, j. B. Fletcher, Salisbury Hobbs and
a number of others. The academy will
accommodate about 175 pupils, and is
handsome and neat in all its appoint
ments. Miss Kate Hobbs, the prin-
eipal, gives satisfaction, and is ably as
sisted by Miss Susie Sisk and Mrs.
Sarah Collins.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-11

established in Texas and Arkansas than
in Illinois and Ohio. Much might be
said of the injustice of this supremacy;
but the man Especially the man of the
White House, who sought to embroil
the white and black races, for purpose
he could not conceal and dare not avow,
was guilty of an outrage tenfold greater
than any of those he invented or de-
scribed.
The purpose of the National Election
bill $50 called was, SO far as related to
the South, to wreck and destroy this
pending condition of inter-racial adjust
ment. 1t proposed, not to maintain the
will Of the majority, but to overthrow
it on the single issue of race; to make a
majority of black men because they are
black; to establish a government Of
complexion, not of opinion. The kernel
and purpose of the pending bill was that
the law of the land must be suborned to
set enmity between the white man and
the black man. The bill was not artfully
framed. Its only art was its absolute
malignity.
Pass the bill, and the right of the
people to choose their representatives
that right so precious and priceless to
every lover of liberty-was lost; lost be-
yond recovery and beyond recall.
AT the conclusion of his speech Mr..
Turpie received the congratulations of
his Democratic colleagues.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-11

The Smyrna Times says; Thanks
giving night the congregation of Man
ship (colored) Church, one half mile
from Cheswold assembled to take
a vote upon the question of admit
ting women into the general CON
ference, when the question of who are
legal voters arose. Cornelius Ridgeway, a
dictatorial and bosterous member became
involved i'll quarrel with the pastor John
\. Webster, upon tho subject, in which he
abused and called him a liar. Webster
Immediately announced closing hymn
and pronounced the bendiction, after which
he met Ridgeway in the aisle and dealt
heavy blows on his head with cane,
severely cutting it and otherwise bruising
his person. Ridgeway was assisted to his
Z home by friends in a prostrated condition
and DIR. j. NJ. Smith rendered medical as.
sstance. The affair has greatly excited
the people of Manship and Fork Branch
charges, who have been under Webster's
pastorate nearly two years as n supply by
the elder, and he is now awaiting the de-
cison of the elder in his case In the
meantime, many think Ridgeway got his
just deserts
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-11

Marriage of the Rev. Maurice p. Fixes
and Miss Mary G. Pyle.

The Rev. Maurice p. Fixes, pastor of
Dover Baptist Church, and Miss Mary G..
Pyle of this city were married Thursday
at the residence of the brides parents, No.
GA West Ninth street, the Rev. O. G. Bud
dington officiating. The best man was
the Rev. ]. Cross of Grocer Seminary
and the maid of honor Miss Anna Bullard
of Media. William Butler and Howard
Craig were ushers.
Among those present were Henry NJ.
Pyle and family of Bridgeport, Conn,
Frank Pyle and family of Lancaster, Mr..
and Mrs. Isaac Pyle Of Kennett Square,
Charles II. Pyle of New York, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Sheppard of Norristown, the
Rev. Curtis l.. Laws of Lansdown, Pa, the
Rev. William G. Leisbach of Grocer Semi
nary, Mrs. Bell Hinckson, the Rev, ]. H.
Hoselam and Mrs. Emily Larkin of Ches-
ter Miss Mai L. Matlack of Thurlow Miss
Carrie L. Garrett Of Village Green, Mr.. and
Mrs. Q. +. Billiard, the Misses Bullard and
Miss Nora l.. Dutton of Media, Isaac G.
Pyle and family, Mr.. and Mrs. w. W.
Woodward, ex-Postmaster William NJ.
Pyle, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Steward, Mrs. Mary Evans, Mrs. l.. A.
Bartram, r. II. Bartram, Miss Annie G.
Gregg, Misses Edith and Hattie Mitchell,
Miss Matte Davidson, Miss Maggie V.
Starr, the Misses McWhorter, Mrs. Il. H.
Shields, Mrs. Sarah A.. Lamborn, Miss
Maggie Bird, Miss May V. Farrell, Mr..
and Mrs, l.. y. Baylis. A. @. Butler, Mrs.
II. Grubb
The wedding was followed by a recep-
ton, after which Mr.. and Mrs. Fixes went
to Syracuse, n. ", the former home of Mr..
Fixes On their return the couple will go
to Dover. Mr., Fixes pastoral prospects at
the latter place are promising.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-11

self emphatically in favor of having the
entrances to all public buildings flush
with the sidewalk, so as to dispense
entirely with steps, a view in which the
others heartily coincided. The grade on
Ninth street will require seven steps
leading to the main entrance and at least
twice that number leading to the court
room entrance. The courtroom, how
ever, can be reached from the post-oftice
corridor, which will obviate the neces-
sity Of climbing up the outside steps.
With regard to an entrance from
Shipley street, it was readily perceived
that such change would necessitate an
entire Encouragement of the first floor,
which at present is very conveniently
divided up for the prompt conduct of
the post-oft1ce operations. II was agreed
that as far as the convenience Of the
public is concerned it will be just about
as handy to come along Ninth street and
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MELRILLE'S DIG JUMP.
Significance of the Heroic Chief Engi-
neer's Promotion.

WASHINGTON, d. G., Dec. 5.-The friends
of Chief Engineer Melville of Philadelphia,
now engineer-in-chief of the United States
navy, have been desirous to secure sub
stantial recognition by Congress of his
heroic and valuable services in the Arctic.
Chief Engineer Mellvilles friends are a
host, and headed by Secretary Tracy have
pressed the subject before Congress. In
consequence the President has, by au-
thority from Congress, advanced Chief
Engineer Melville Zone grade"
This does not change Melville's title, for
he has reached the highest rank namely,
chief engineer, in the engineer corps. But
it raises him from the 18th place in the
third class of chief engineers dhose having
the relatiyera of lieutenant commander)
to the last place in the second class Chose
having the relative rank Of commander), a
jump of 10 numbers on the list. Nor does
it increase his pay, for the pay of all chief
engineers of like terms of service is the
same. But Secretary Tracy has recon-
mended to Congress the passage OF fanother
act to give Melville an appropriate increase
of pay.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-11

street. John3. johnson expressed him
20 TO the main entrance at the center Of
TIC building as to turn down ;hipley
street, Ex-Postmaster Taylor com
mended the first floor arrangements and
was Of the opinion that the need Of an
entrance from Shipley was not of sulfi
cicnt importance to warrant the radical
change Of plans it would make neces-
s.try.
The Illustrations accompanying tles
article are faithful reproductions af the
general view and first floor plan Of the
building. The fact that tho general
view was not marked hy u scale
makes it difficult TO get At the height of
the tower, but it appears, BY compari-
son with the other dimensions Of the
building, to be 20 or "a feet square at
the base and to extend about 80 feet
above the roof This will make its
total altitude from the sidewalk between
140 and $50 feet. The exact figures can
not be given until the official plans and
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-11
and convenient transaction of the bust

and convenient transaction of the bust
ness of the office.
No idea of the cost of the new custom
house and post-office can be given until
the detailed plans and specifications arc
received. 1t is not even known vet Of
what material it will be constructed, the
impression given by the general view
being that it will be granite to the sec
ond floor, topped by brick with stone
trimmings. But with an available ap-
preparation Of 100000 to start upon,
and an additional appropriation of
100000 assured during the present ses-
sion of Congress, there need be no fears
of not getting handsome and durable
structure. With $230,000 at their dis
posal the authorities will no doubt be
ableto give Wilmington Federal build
ing that will be credit to the city and a
valuable addition to its architectural
adornment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-11
Change in the Telephone system.

Beginning January 1st, there will be a
change in the operating system of the
Wilmington telephone exchange. The
new system, similar to that employed in
all large cities, will be as follows When a
subscriber desires to be connected with
any number, the exchange is notified by a
brisk, steady ring. The telephone is then
placed to the ear and the operator given
the subscribers number and the number
with which the connection is desired
Then thetelephone is to be hung up, and the
exchange win notify by one ring when the
connection is made. If the number de-
sired is engaged the exchange will ring
four times. Whom notified that the com
nection is made subscribers can go right
ahead with their conversation. In answer
ing call no ring is necessary, place the
telephone at once to your ear. One short
ring will be the signal that conversation is
ended, as at present.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-11
For Selling Liquor to Minors.


New CASTLE, Dec. 5.-Joseph Scharley
delivery man for Cunningham & Co., WI
mington bottlers, was before Mayor Han
son this morning charged with selling
liquor to minors. John King, Jr., James
Connor and Holmes Wallace, all of Dob
binsyille, and under II years of age, were
the witnesses against Scharley. They tes-
titled that they purchased from the pri-
soner six bottles of beer which they drank.
While they were doing so Scharley APP
peared and hurried them up for fear they
would be detected. The boys parents heard
of the affair and had warrants sworn ont
for Scharley, who was arrested by Officer
Hetherington this morning. The prisoner
had very little to say for himself and in
face of the evidence the mayor held
him in $500 bail for court. In default he
was committed to Jail. The team was
taken to the Gilpin House stables. This
wagon makes many trips to Dobbinsville
during the course of week and is very
seen in front of Hungarian
row as early as 4 a. m. The arrest of
Scharley will probably put an end to these
travelling speak easies" which have been
the source of much complaint by the resi-
dents of the above locality since Martin
Leonard was refused license.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-11

D. Travcrs, son of the late William Mex.
Travers of Taylor's Island, Dorchester
county, was married to Miss Hattie X.
Spilman, daughter of Robert l.. Spilman,
aiso. of Taylor's Island, Mt the Spilman
residence, on Friday afternoon, at 4
o'clock, The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. Father OFT, and the event drew
distance, as well as from the county. A
reception, with collation. at the residence
of the groom's mother, was held after the
wedding, and dancing followed. The
bridal couple will reside on Taylors
Island, where the groom is engaged in
business.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-11
.ANToNIo BASso,s DEATH.


CorOner's Jury.
The coroner's jury in the case of Antonio
Basso held its final meeting at the coroner's
office Thursday evening.
There were no more witnesses, and after
some discussion verdict was rendered
that Basso came to his death from injuries
received in Patrick McMahon's saloon,
No. 227 Tatnall street. ON the evening of
November 18th; that the injuries were in
hicted by James Carr, Lawrence Long,
alias Schooner" Long, and William
Bullen.
The coroner was requested to hold
Michael Golden, bartender at McMahon's
saloon, and William Sparks, who was in
the saloon at the time of the fight, as wit
nesses.
The arrest of the persons named in the
verdict has been ordered by the attorney
general.
Coroner Sparks received letter signed
Fair Play Thursday, asserting that
Michael Golden, McNlahon's bartender, i'll
his testimony before the jury did not
swear to the story of the fight which he
told day or so after it took place. Then
he said that Bullen first struck the Italian
with the lunch bowl and then with beer
glass. The letter also asserted that Sparks
gave false testimony and exonerated
Schooner Long,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-11

The following card from Undertaken
Jordan A. Wilson, who, for the last
is months, has maintained an ambulance
service at his own expense, is given
space
TO TIC Public. On and after this date, the
night ambulance service will be discon-
tinued, and after January LIST, the entire
service will be withdrawn. We have given
faithful service to the public for the past
Is months, having moved about 200
patients, to their homes or hospitals. At
all hours of the day or night. in all kinds
of weather, and without respect to persons,
we have responded to calls, and feel repaid
in the fact that suffering humanity has
been in measure relieved.
Very Respectfully yours,
J. A Wilson.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-11
OBLIGED TO LEdYE THE STATE.
The Penalty Visited Upon Republican
for Cutting His Ticket.

CLARKsBURd, w. Va, Dec. ga deal
has just been completed here by which
Hon. A. 4. Richards, editor of the Clarks-
burg Telegram, disposes of all his prop
the state. Richards is 4 prominent Repub-
lican, is mayor of the city, and chairman
of the Republican executive committee.
He has been the leader of strong faction
in the district for years and at the recent
election it is claimed that hetknifed the
Republican ticket and cut down the Re
publican vote several hundred. The pur-
chase is made by the leaders Of the opposing
of ending the fight. By its conditions
Richards cannot live longer in West Vir-
ginia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-11

Thursday William II. Churchman, sec
of this city, received notification from
Major a, n. Damnell, government engi-
neer at Mobile, that his company had been
awarded the contract for dredging the har-
Dor at Mobile, Ala The work will extend
from the city distance of 20 miles into
Mobile bay, embracing the excavation Of
about 8, 250, 900 cubic yards of mud, at
cost of about S266, 900. 1t will take over a
year to complete the contract and work
will commence about the LIST of next
March. The National Dredging Compauy's
bid was 81 cents per cubic yard and Che
highest, there being six bidders, was II
CENTS
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-11

much better than any word description.
Upon entering, from the main entrance,
the ample corridor, ss feet long by 10
feet wide, the public will find them
seiYes at once face to face with those
portions of the office with which they
have business to transact, In the parti-
tion separating the corridor from the
working department will be located the
lock drawers and boxes, the windows
for the general del.yeryof mail and sale
Of stamps, envelopes and postal cards,
and the receptacles for local and foreign
mail matter. Along the front side of the
corridor will be desks for the convent
ence Of the patrons Of the office. The
entrance to the money order and registry
department is q lobby at the left end of
the corridor, very conveniently reached
from the main entrance. The arrange
ment Of the space upon the working
floor, most important consideration
for the postmaster and his force, is said
to be admirably adapted to the prompt
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-11

During all yesterday week, the office Of
George II. Hollis, at No. East Fourth
street, was crowded with interested citi-
zens, who called to inspect the photo
graphic general view and first floor
plans of the new Federal building soon
to be erected at Ninth and Shipley
streets, in this city. Among the prumi-
nent builders who called were John b.
johnson, Joseph II. d, Soads and
Philemma Chanllar. Chief Engineer
Joseph A. Bond Of the Water Depart
ment ,and eN-Postmaster r.. II. Taylor
were also among the callers.
The burden Of criticism was decidedly
favorable to the building, particularly as
to the arrangement of the post-nillce de-
partment on the first floor. The only
adverse comment was with respect to
the high steps at the United States court
room entrance, on Orange street, and
the lack of an entrance on Shipley
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-11
croasdaIe succeeds George.

The New York World says: Itswas
reported yesterday week that Henry
George had retired from the Standald,
the weekly paper he founded four years
ago, just after the mayoralty campaign,
to advance the single tax idea. He de-
clares, it is said, that literary work COM
pels the change. At the close of the
year he will transfer the paper, he says,
to William r. Croasdale, chairman of
the National Single Tax Committee. 1t
is understood that Mr.. George will now
proceed to write several works on polit-
ical economy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-11
post.oihce Work for November.

The work of the Wilmington post-office
for November is summarized as follows :
Registered letters delivered, 1885, mail let
tiers delivered, l96, 400; postal cards deliv-
matter delivered, 96,007; local letters col
lected, 1852; mail letters collected, 67, 81;
local postal cards collected, 1888; mail
postal cards collected, 13,435; second, third
and fourth class matter collected, 8, 7s0;
total pieces handled, 43G, G,5l9 This is a de-
crease of 62,734 pieces over the October re-
port. The total postage for the month was
SS3SOS
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-11

Suicide of m YOnnp Girl

CHESTER, Pa, Dec 4.-AIiss Emma Fitz-
enmayer, a pretty girl of twenty-one, was
found last night in her room at the residence
of Mr.. Henry f. Schmidt, 704 Edgemont
avenue, her brother-in-law, with her head
cut nearly off her body She had com
mitted suicide with knife, which was
found close by. She attended ball last
night, and, it is said, became offended at
the actions Of young man. She returned
home alone, and when Mrs. Schmidt, who
was also at the ball, came home, the girl
was found dead in her room. 1t is Thought
that she was jealous of another girl.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-11

William Rite, aged so years, an in
mate of the almshouse, was found dead
along the track of the Delaware railroad,
near Farnhurst station, Thursday morn
ing. He came to this city yesterday week
and went on a spree. 1t is supposed that
he started home intoxicated and died
from exposure. Rite was employed as
a graye-digger at the almshouse ceme-
terry. He always kept grave or SO dug
ahead. Yesterday week he dug an extra
grave, which unexpectedly proves to be
his own He was buried in it \
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The stnte insane AsxIu,n.

AT the monthly meeting Of The trustees
of the Delaware State Insane Asylum, on
Thursday last, Superintendent Richard
sons report showed the admission of four
male and one female patti nts during the
past month. There are lSS inmates mt
present. The receipts for the month for
board of patients and incidentals
amounted to 'Sl03S3. John II. Mooney
was appointed cook, in place of ]. Frank
Dukes, resigned, at a salary of SIG pcr
month. Since the last meeting there fas
been one death, Elizabeth Winford, WHO
died of apopleNy, aged 80 years. Five
patients We're discharged during lhe mnnih.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-11

Since the purchase of Chester bridge by
Queen Anne's and Kent counties, Md,
much has been said about a keeper. The
two boards held meeting Thursday, and
after about 20 ballots DIR. George I. Perkins
of Chestertown, was appointed for the next
two years, a bond of 81 900 being required.
The bridge will he open to travel about
january 10th after having undergone
thorough repairing.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-11

The New York Herald thus editorially
nominates Charles A, Dana of the SIN tS
succeed Senator Evarts: We name Mr.
Dana because he would fill the chair, moi
rattle around in it, He is a doughty an
ttag9,nist, tag swings grained ash club, has q
ribbed and wouldn't bulge if every devil
on every housetop were after him. It is
time that some such man had charge Of
our interests, and if so, none is better fitted
for the work or would do us nobler service
than Mr.. Dana.
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New and Increased Pensions.

Following pensions have been granted
Delaware residents: Original invalid
John B. Mallott, Wilmington; James E.
Rogers, Georgetown. Additional--John
B. Marriott, Wilmington. Increase
William Baker, Thomas Workman, Will
ming.on.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-11

Board of Trade Organized--Its Newly
Elected Officers.


Elected Officers.
Special Correspondent of Gazette ana journal
Dover, Dec 5.-There was good at
tendance at the Board of Trade meeting
last night There is a stir among the citi-
zens that may yet mean real five boom
for the State capital. The meeting held
last evening was the second one of the
business men. The committee previously
appointed to draft bylaws and constitti-
ton reported. The constitution was read
and adopted as was also the bylaws. The
annual dues was fixed at IS and initiation
fee So.
Twenty-four members Joined last even
ing. The following officers were elected;
President, Hiram Reedy; Vice-presidents,
Amos A. Watson and Edward l.. Jones;
Treasurer, j, Frank Alice.
A committee of five was appointed to
secure more members.
The next meeting will be next Thursday
night, when directors will be elected after
which the board will be in actual working
order.