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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-09
superintendent of this department, in
place of J.. w. Aydon.

superintendent of this department, in
place of J. w. Aydon.
Mr.. Lawson feared this action might
conflict with the ordinance of City
Council. Mr.. Aydon had informed him
that il was his intention to obtain legal
advice as to the right of the commission
to remove him, and he did not want TO
have conflict or two men to pay for
the same duties. Hc moved to refer
the matter to the city solicitor, but his
motion was not seconded.
Then Mr. Willey's motion was adopted
and Mr.. Wiley nominated Frank W.
Pierson, who was elected by two votes,
Mr.. Lawson nominating and voting for
j. w. Aydon, the present incumbent.
MIR. Lawson inquired as to Mr.. Pier
sons occupation.
Mayor Wiley said the young man
was with his father at present, but that
he had been an electrician for six years.
Afterwards Mr.. Pierson was sworn in.
Patrolmen James Logue and Amos F.
Hahn were also sworn in. These men
were tritle under weight when they
were first examined, but il was due to
sickness and yesterday week they were
weighed and tipped the beam at the re-
quired figure.
The declination of James E. Thomp-
son, who had been appointed janitor at
the police station, was announced.
THE FORCE COMPLETE.
The personnel of the entire force, as
now composed, is as follows.
Chief-William ]. Blackburn.
Captains-Theodore w. Francis, John g.
Kersey.
Sergeants-John M. Stewart, George w.
Ingram, j. G. Wigglesworth Lemuel Mari.
House ergeants-Charles Whann, Isaac
v. England.
Patrolmen-Frank M. Ayers, George
Black, Alfred Beale, Samuel T. Brown,
George B. Buck, Robert W. Chambers,
Simon Cohen, Charles L, .Clayille, John
Eakin, William FL. Floyd, Morris Flynn,
William Gum, Phillip J. Green, Thomas
j. Gainor, Harry Galbraith, James i. Her
schock, James Haines, William e. Long,
John Il. Leech, George S. Lucas, John 70.
Lorrigan, Michael j. Maloney, Frank L.
Manion, William ]. Massey, James Nealy,
Samuel Peterson, John A. solomon, James
u. Scott, William II. Shearer, William R.
Todd, Harry G. Taylor, Samuel b. Virtue,
Hiram White, George NJ. Yates.
Patrol sergeant-Edward Il. Evans.
Patrol wagon men--Joseph Howgate.
James Logue, John Mcdaniel, Amos F.
Hahn.
Patrol wagon drivers-Lewis Hayden,
Henry l.. Brown.
Operators at city hall-George G. Ray
mond, Hilary B. Wallace.
Matron at city hall-Mrs. Mary q. White
Turnkey-Thomas c. Bird.
Police station surgeon-Dr. Charles e
Baird.
Dog catcher-James E. Writ.
Of the above IS are Democrats and
the others Republicans.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-09
Surprised on His Tifticth Birthday.

w. II. Murphy of Pennington cele-
brated his 50th birthday at his home on
Thursday. The gathering given in honor
Of this event was a complete surprise to
the recipient of the delightful attention,
the affair being arranged by Mrs.
Murphy, charming hostess, daughter
of the late William Fl. Sheldrake. There
were numerous friends assembled to
pay their respects to the surprised"
semi-centennarian including Hon. Will
liam Z. sirman, Charles Houston, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles j. Harrington, Mr..
and Mrs. w. g. Rust, Thomas Curry,
DR.. and Mrs. Day, Mr.. and Mrs. George
D. Harrington, Edward Hopkins, Miss
Hopkins, Watson Harrington, Miss
Harrington, Miss Clara Day, Mr.. Caleb
Harrington, Misses Hall, w. T. Hill,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ransom, E. c. Sheldrake
and George H. Hollis. The affair was
a cordial unity of generous hospitality,
good fellowship and good cheer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-09


Harper's Weekly.
electoral vote of New York for the
Democratic candidate next year is
actively and widely discussed in the
Democratic press. But whatever may be
its necessity, its desirability will not be
denied. If one nomination would proba-
bly, lose that vote, and another probably
secure it, the latter would certainly
carry the convention. 1t is a misfor-
tune for the party, therefore, that the
two candidates chiefly considered in
connection with the nomination are
both from New York, and that the di-
vision of sentiment is very pronounced.
This fact would be unimportant if the
difference should end with the nomi-
nation. But it is the serious doubt
upon that point Which is the real diff
Guilty of the situation. Governor Hill
has made himself master of strong and
efficient machine, while the friends OF
Mr.. Cleveland trust largely to the logic
of the situation. They anticipate CON
test upon the question of tariff revision,
and they naturally hold that in such a
contest Mr.. Cleveland is the inevitable
party leader. To put him aside would
be confession of doubt and an aban-
donment of the issue. They look,
therefore, for Mr.. Cleveland's nomina-
ton by reclamation. The dependence
of the Hill contingent is of another
kind. 1t aims to secure delegates, and
appeals to the party tradition and spirit
by representing Mr.. Cleveland as the
mugwump rather than the Democratic
favorite. 1t will question his party pop
| ularity in his own state, and suggest
| party alienation in the western states as
the result of his positive financial views,
and as last stroke will probably say
that under the peculiar circumstances
the surest way of securing New York
will be to take a western candidate. But
the nomination should depend upon
broad and general views, not upon local
and detailed specuiations. The Repub-
licans, by nominating Mr.. Mckinley in
Ohio, have set a good example. They
have shown their confidence and cour-
age. They have presented what every
election ought to present--a definite
issue and representative candidate.
| The decision will be unembarrassed by
personal considerations. That is the
situation which is desirable in next
years general election. II the Demo-
Gratis propose to make the word DE
mocracy" the issue, and run in fog, they
| should nominate candidate who is not
a representative ot distinct policies. But
| if they mean to ask the country to ap-
| prove certain ineligible and beneficent
legislative measures, they should nomi-
nate candidate whose name personfies
| them.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-09
post-oftlce Report FOR june.
Bradford Owns the Levy Court.
iddletowu Nav Era

The action of the levy court on Tuesday
in ordering the reputed 1000 additional
names placed on the assessment list can
only be rightly construed for party pur-
poses. Smarting under the recent decision
Of the court of errors and appeals at Dover
in defining the duties of the tax collectors
under the Five Commissioners bill, in the
language of learned gentleman, sit looks
very much as if Mr.. Bradford the courts
attorney, had so ordered it, as he owns Mr.
Jolls, the commissioner from St. Georges
hundred, who in turn owns the levy court"
The known existence of stacks Of fraudu-
lent negro tax receipts for voting purposes
should and would convince any ilnpreiu-
diced, right-thng citizen of the ends
sought. Names could be easily obtained
for twice 1900 if necessary, and for party
supremacy how easily that number OF re-
cefpts could be placed in the hands of
negro colonists and repeaters none know
from experience better than do the leaders
Of the Republican party in Delaware.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-09
PIcKELS APPOINTED.
Mayor Wiley Fails to Recognize Eni-
cheney and Merit in the Water Depart

Mayor Wiley Fails to Recognize Efi-
cheney and Merit in the Water Depart
ment.
Mayor Wiley hesitated long, yesterday
week but finally he braced himself to the
required point of courage and appointed
Henry f. Pickels water commissioner
in place Of James Carmichael, term ex-
pired. Mr.. Pickels had been slated for
the position ever since the city election,
but there was strong protest against
his selection, which came not from
Democrats alone but from many promi-
nent Republicans. 1t was not until
late at night that Mayor Wiley made
up his misd to give the place to Mr..
Pickles.
Henry f. Pickles, the new water COM
missioner, is about go years old and was
born in England. He came to this
country when 16 years old and learned
the trade of ioundryman, coming to
Wilmington in 1s49. He engaged in
business and finally failed after long
term of business success. He served in
the Board of Education, was q member
of City Council for fourteen years and
for four years was collector of the port,
having been appointed by President
Arthur.
Mr.. Pickels has always been an active
partisan and for number of years
served as chairman of the city, county
and State Republican committees.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-09
THE FREE TEXT NOOK BILL.
1t is Law Although it Was Not Signed
by Speaker Donahoc- Encouragement
Biggs' Opinion.


Riggs Opinion.
Recently State Treasurer Wilbur Fl.
Burnite asked Attorney general Biggs
for his opinion as to the legality of the
Free Textbook bill, which passed the
which failed to receive the signature of
the Speaker of the Senate. Thursday
he received the following reply:
WILMINGroY, DEL, July l. 1851
Wilbur II. Bu,7lite, Esp. State Treasurer,
asking for my opinion relative to the act
providing for free text books, passed by
tho General Assembly at its last session,
you state
"The bill originated in the House, was
properly passed and sent to the Senate;
there it was amended and returned to the
House, when the amendments were con-
CURED in. All these several stages are
properly endorsed on the back of the bill,
have the corresponding entries. 1t was
properly enrolled and signed by the
Speaker of the House and sent to the SEN
ate. There it bears the endorsement of
the member of the enrolling committee as
being correct and the only deficiency is
that it was not reported by the enrolling
committee; lacks the signature of the
bDCdhtl Vi tiC DtDuIti NdS ilOl ItJllTll6u W
the House, where it originated, and by the
proper officer delivered to the Secretary of
State.n
Each branch of the Legislature adopted
certain rules for the enrolling of bills and
joint resolutions; for the examination by
the enrolling committees; for their report
ing to their respective houses; for the sign
ing by the respective Speakers &C.; but
these rules were adopted merely as safe
and lrlVantaOt mi h11c of effr9at in y
what bills and joint resolutions had passed
and for guarding against mistakes and inn
positions. Such enrolling, examination.
reporting and signing by the respective
Speakers are no part of the law-making
power, and their absence detracts nothing
from the force of the enactment. There
is nothing i'll the constitution requiring
that these rules shall be adhered to or that
the signatures of the presiding officers of
the two houses shall be annexed to bill
preparatory to its becoming a law. Neither
is there any general statute to this effect.
am, therefore, of the opinion that this
bill is a law, and that it became such when
it received the sanction of the Senate and
House OF Representatives.
Yours respectfully,
JOHN BIGGs, Attorney general.
In accordance with this opinion State
Treasurer Burnite will proceed under
the law and carry out the financial part
of its provisions. 1t provides for text
books in the schools at the expense of
the State; appropriates S9,000-$3, ,000
for each county-to colored schools
and places the control Of these schools
and the expenditure of the money in
the control of the county superinten-
dents. 1t also makes the governor
president of the State board of educa-
ton instead of the president of Della
ware College, who now holds that posi-
ton
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-09
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Il GREAT PEACH YIELD.
Kent and Queen Anne's Counties VIII
Ship 3,41S,OOO Baskets to Market,

CHEsrERTowN, July 1.-The adjourned
meeting of Kent and Queen Anne's county
fruit growers met in the courthouse to.
dsy. Fruit men from Baltimore, Philadel-
phia and New York were present. The fol-
lowing figures were given by the commit
tee appointed to ascertain the estimated
number Of baskets of fruit to be shipped
from the respective landings and railroad
stations in Kent and Queen Anne's coin-
ties. From Kent and Queen Annes;
BY steamer-Crumpton 10000 Spry's,
10000; chestertown, 10000; Ratcliff. 5000;
Emory's, 10000; Wilkins, 10000; Quaker
Neck, 25,OG0; Shipyard, 20,0O0; Becks
Wharf, 10000 Groves Wharf, 25,000;
Long Cove, 10000; Grey's Inn, 10000;
Harris, 10000 Bogles', 10000; Rock Hall,
10000; Deep Landing, 10000; Round Top,
$1,000; Rolph's, 2i7000; Newhams,
10000; Bcn's Point, 1900; South
East $4,000; Winners, 10000; Booker's.
10000; John Emory's, 5000; Cecil's,
10000; +. A. Emorys, 10000;
Hooper's, 10000; E. b. Emory's, 10000;
Centreyille 10000; Puseys, 10000; Earle's,
10000; Reeds Creek, 10000; Wye, in Queen
Annes, on Wye river, 80, 900; Queenstown,
$4,000; Jackson,s Greek, 2O,00o Kent
Island, $4,000; COLCHESTER, 5000; George
town, i0.000 Shallcross, 10000; Betterton,
5000; Barnard, 10000; Harris, 10000;
Buckneck, 10000 Gales, 20,OO0 Green
Point, 10000; Turner's Creek, 10000.
by railroad - Chestertown, 34l, ,000
Lynchs, $4,000; Kenucdyville. 223,000
Blacks, 6o,000; Massey's, l17,000 Milling
ton, $4,000; Nicholson, 5000 On the
Queen Annes road-Centreville, 100000
Tilgham's, 100000; Haydcn's, $4,000;
Prices, 125,o00 Sudlersville, 100000,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-09

Dunseith Still Held--His Victim Likely
to Die--Thc First Arrest by Mayor
xYilIeH,s Earce.

Dunseith Still Held--His Victim Likely
to Die--The First Arrest by Mayor
Wiiley's Force.
Atlast night weeks session of city court
Lilburne Chandler, counsel for William
J. Dunseith and wife, who arc held at
city hall, awaiting the result of the in
jury to James McElhenny, who was
shot by Dunseith Friday week, asked for
the release of Mrs. Dunseith by the ad-
nittance of bail. DR.. Willard Springer,
McElhenny's family physician, in
formed the court that the wounded man
is in very serious state and that death
may result sooner or later. He added,
however, that he may recover, but the
chances are that ne will not. City So.
licitor Curtis objected to having the
prisoner released on bail, as the injured
man is not yet out of danger and on the
ground that the wife was accessory to
tho shooting. Judge Ball sustained the
objection.
At Thursdays session, John Fitz-
morris, drunk, was fined SO and costs
or 90 days. This is the first arrest made
by the new police force, and Officer
James Heins is the man who gathered
the first offender in. Samuel Hays,
colored, arrested at the corner of Front
and Market for corner lounging, was
fined 81 and costs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-09
FIRE DIsTRTcrINa BEGuN.
The Friendship Eiro Company Institutes
tho Movement of Districting the City.

At the regular meeting of the Friend
ship S. F 4 Company on Thursday
evening, it was decided not to respond
to the following boxes on first alarms /:
No. 26, Maryland avenue and Linden
street; No. 81, Lancaster avenue and
Searles street; No. 3t, Maryland avenue
and Cedar street; No. 53, Second and
Hawley streets; No. 62, Sixth avenue
and Duncan street; No. 63, Fourth and
Scott streets.
Various members of City Council
have at different times suggested this
movement but it has always met with
opposition from the firemen themselves.
1t is understood that other companies
propose following in the same line as
the Friendship The advantages of this
action comprise saving of expense of
fuel, wear and tear, of extra work, &c.
The city also is just as well protected.
In addition these outside points are not
supplied with more water than will
serve one or two engines.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-09
work at Railroad Chr sbons.

Except in the paint department the
employees at the P, w. q B. car shops
have nearly all the work they can
handle. When the work now in hand
gets farther advanced the painters too
will be busy. In the repair shops the
overhauling of 600 or 700 freight cars
has been started, and in the econstruction
shops the building of 10 combination
and Is passenger cars is in progress.
The passenger coaches in course of con-
struction are similar to those now in
use, except that they are 6t feet longer
and have two more windows on each
side
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-09
New style Car Windows.

The Jackson 6 Sharp Company is
completing for the Long Island railroad
a passenger car the windows of which
open outward instead of upward. The
entire sash can be pushed out fully two
inches clear of the window frame or it
can be opened at either side, according
to the desire of the traveller. With this
window the person sitting at it receives
the breeze. Another advantage is that
dust and cinders cannot enter through
the open window.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-09
Miss Kate MccraclIen, daughter Of ex-

Miss Kate McCracken, daughter Of ex-
Levy Courtman Thomas w. McCracken of
Summit Bridge, in alighting from car
suffered severe fracture Of the ankle.
Miss Lizzie A. Taggart. the well-known
soprano singer, has decided to give lessons
in voice culture and intends to devote her
time at teaching. Miss Taggart has made
reputation for herself that will insure
her many pupils.
The newly-installed officers of Delaware
Lodge, A. Q. U. W., are Past Master
Workman, J. u. Reese; Master Workman,
Overseer, ]. NJ Dewey; Guard, 8. w. Tay-
lor; Inside Watch, L. H. Woodrow; Out
side Watch, J. NJ. Collins.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-09
Dover's Public School Graduates.

DOVER, July 3.-The Dover public schools
closed to-day and will reopen September
7th. The graduating class is composed of
the following scholars: Bertha NJ. Wal
lace Mary b. Hobson, Lillia L. Sharp
BERTHE Kinnamon and Jennie d. Boggs.
Also Mary l.. Billings who graduated in
April. An annex, consisting Of two reci-
of the present building during the yaca-
ton provided the old buildings on Gov
ernors avenue are Sold The Prosestant
Episcopal congregation expect to buy it.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-09

Ex-Tax Collector George w. Mckee on
Thursday paid County Treasurer John IT.
Dickey $4, 300 on account of taxes for 1890
This makes total of about $4,000 paid
to Mr.. Dickey by Mr.. Mckee since the
former has been in Office. Il leaves
balance of between $1,000 and 5000 yet
Ana hy Mr.. Mckee.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-09
a Mammoth Ten-Ton valve.

Something remarkable is to be seen at
the city mill in tho shape of 30-inch
check valve weighing 9,400 pounds
which is placed upon the 3o-inch fore
ing main at the city mill. 1t is for the
purpose of shutting the pressure off the
pumps when the pumping Is stopped.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-09
NEW BUILDINGS At FARNHURST.
Contracts Awarded for Superintendent's
House, Laundry md Stable.

At the meeting of the trustees of the
Diamond State Insane Hospital at Farm
hurst Thursday afternoon, the following
proposals for erecting house for the
use of the superintendent, a stable and a
laundry, were opened and read;
Cassidy g. Long-For the house, S6,2l0;
for the laundry ,S2,993; for the stable, 81, ,35l;
total, $l0,554.
George A. Downing-House, s5.97s;
laundry, S3, ,4l9; stable, 81, ,127; total, sl056l.
Philemma Chandler--House, S8075;
laundry, S3,242; stable, 81 ,l40; total, slo,-
457.
J.R. d. Seeds & Son-Housc, SIS, 600 90;
laundry, $1,o54.66; stable, S2,6l3.s3; total,
So 35s.69.
John B. Johnson-House, IS, s97 laun-
dry, SO, 100; stable $685. total, 50, 1892.
Harry McCauley Of New Castle-House.
s54Io;S0; laundry, S3,05i.45; stable, 1868;
total, s9,49i 70.
W. Ii. Foulk & son-House, $500;
II. S. Christy- House, $500; laundry,
S3,0s5 stable, s99s; total, s9,97S
J. NJ. Collins-House, So, 7S2; laundry
S3,035; stable, 81 ,O75; total, S9,S92.
William H. Fisher, Dover--House, sc, 900;
laundry, $500; stable, 1855; total, $40, 1856.
r.. II, Morrison, for the stable. $500.
Tho contracts for the house and
stable were awarded to Harry McCaulley
of New Castle and for the laundry to
j. r. D.. Seeds & Son of this city.
Bids were also received for placing
iron guards at the windows Of the new
department of the hospital building, as
follows
Walter C. Lytle, Philadelphia, $3.50,
$3.50, 10 and $3.50 per window, accord
ing to location; ]. d. Davis, Wilmington,
s7.25 per window, throughout. The con-
tract was awarded to j. u. Davis.
The question of purchasing machinery
for the new laundry was discussed, but
action was deferred until next meeting
The superintendent made the follow
ing report for June: Admissions dur.
ing the month, males and 8 females
Discharged, /; died, /. The present
population of the hospital is composed
of 80 white males, "a colored males, 81
white females, IL colored females; total
population, 1871.
The payroll of the month, amount
ing to $4S2.36, was ordered paid.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-09

The controller of Maryland last week
as follows to the peninsula counties :
Caroline, 81, ,52l.55; Cecil Si,S56.59; Kent
81. CPS Al; Dorchester, 81 ,SS3.33; Somerset,
sl5Go.76; Talbot, s2,062.62; Queen Annes
sl,S226i; Wicomico, Sl,6SSS5 Worcester
81 62957
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-09

KNOXVILLE, TENN, July 3.--Yesterday
afternoon George Jones and William New
ton, two well-known farmers of East Ten
nesscc, fought duel on the state line
over piece of property. Both were shot
TO death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-09
j. JACKSON PErRcE,
j. TRAvERs JONES,
G. Q. MONTGOMERY.

The resolutions were adopted in a
unanimous and rising vote.
The president, General Garrett j..
Hart, then appointed the following
committee to see counsel and to take
further action: j. Jackson Pierce, r. r.
Griffith, j. Travers Jones, Thomas
Reardon. Branch II. Giles.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-09

Postmaster Stewart has appointed George
G.. Pierson, sub-oarrier.
John G. Hirzel's junk shop, Eleventh
and Union streets. was destroyed by fire
last might week; loss about $500 and no
insurance,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-09
| THE PEOPLES COLLEGE
iIuaI Commencement of
glmington High School.
JONAS FOR 80 STUDENTS
!. ~School's next Largest
Graduating Class.

trding Honor Prizes for Excellence in
jrious Branches of study--The Rev. j.
willis of Milford. Addresses the
Brilliant Scene at the
Nra Uouse--An Illustration of the
bols. Work of Our Public.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-09

The officers of the New York Life In
surance Company have instructed their
counsel to begin suit against the New
York Times for libel, laying the damages
at 81, ,0O0,QO0,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-01

Inc use of names on petitions has
come to be a standing joke, and long
column of well-known signatures thus
appended is little more than an I'M
meaning farce. We saw with our own
eyes, says the New York Journal of
Commerce, the well-signed document of
which so much was said nearly forty
years ago.
gentleman made a wager that he
would procure at least n hundred we'll
known churchmen to sign a petition to
hang the bishop of this diocese. He
drew up tire document, had it copied in
n fine, clerl1Y hand and started out to
effect his purpose. He did not utter
any falsehoOd or misrepresent the
character Of the paper.
1t began with: Whereas, the best
interests of the Protestant Episcopal
church." etc, making a long preamble,
and the request that the bishop be sus-
pended by the neck came before the
conclusion. The canvasser represented
it as petition to the ecclesiastical au-
thorities in a El-tter that would deeply
affect the welfare of the church.
Having obtained one or two leading,
names the rest was easy, and he could
have secured thousands instead of hun
dreds if he had cared to persevere in
the effort