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Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1891-01-03

SENATOR INGALLS, has gone back to his home in
Kansas, TO interview his constituents for the pur-
them of the talents intrusted to him. Even his
worst enemies do not claim he laid them aside
wrapped in a napkin, but that he has increased
them hundred-fold by profitable investments and
by the accumuations of compound interest. In
case his constituents admire his sharpness, he will
no doubt be elected; but it is said that many of
and may elect him to gil the place of the dstin-
guished gentleman.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1891-01-03

A GENTLEMAN interested in many things good
bad and Indifferent, the ladies especially, and the
woman question not in particular, says we "edit
The CHRONICLE as the Southern farmer raises his
stock, in the open field" Very true. However
Improbable such policy may prove to be in raising
cattle, we still believe the open field the best place
for young paper. No fences to keep out new
ideas no hedges to shut in free thought Only
principles that are GOOD can stand 1.-The open field
all others seek shelter behind expedency, prece-
dent, policy, or even fashion, but always avoid the
open field. The CHRONICLE also reserves the
right TO be inconsistent at times. inconsistency
is not virtue TO brag upon, but it is very human
does not belong to any sex and ofttimes plays the
same part in life as dscord in music serves to
bring out its melody. The CHRONICLE has con-
victons, to which it is closely wedded at the same
time it has respect for the views entertained by
Others and it has at all times been ready to pub
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1891-01-03

Why is it, that although the liquor question has
been discussed for years, and every imaginable
twist and term investigated, while high license,
low license, and no license have each their firm
advocates MO one has attempted the solution of
the question from the stsndpoint of the consumer
instead of the producer or traf1lcker?
Why would it not be possible to make all drink
ers or consumers take out nominal license before
the licensed traicker could sell alcoholic drinks?
Many men who have lost control of themselves,
express desire to quit if they could If such
are honest when they say so, they would not arm
themselves with license, and when the madness
was upon them could not buy without entailng
forfeiture Of saloon license upon the men who sold
it to them.
OF course licenses would not be sold bv the
county to minors, and should not be sold to anv
habtual drunkard. 1t appears to us that this
would be shortening the tether at both ends. Of
one thing we are certain, the women would not
apply for license
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-26
FOUGHT OTER A DITCH.
One Farmer Shoots Another, But the
Injury Was Slight.

"hb
PRINCESS ANNE, March 2O.-News was
received in Princess Anne this afternoon
that Captain Elijah Cox had shot and
slightly wounded Captain Edward D. Pier
son, both of Paramount district, Somerset
county Md, and both prominent farmers.
Captain Pierson, in an interview with your
correspondent, told the following story:
He and Captain Cox had been ON bad
terms for two years, the cause of which
was a ditch by which Captain Cox had
drained his land. Captain Pierson declared
he had no right to do it, AS the ditch was
on his land he had warned Captain Cox
from draining his land through this ditch,
but no attention was paid to the warming
He then closed up the ditch. This pro-
ceeding caused lawsuit. The suit was
compromised by them after they had
brought il into court and incurred heavy
expense. The parties agreed that Captain
Cox could drain his land next to the ditch,
but could not cut any other ditch to lead
to this ditch by which means he could
drain his farm. Captain Pierson says that
Captain Cox has continued to drain his
farm through this ditch ever since the suit
was brought and he stood it as long as he
could This morning he went over to Cap
tain Cox's place and told him he would
certainly have to stop draining his land
through his ditch, He replied by picking
up double-barreled shotgun, aimed it and
fired, the load entering Captain Person s
hand. They were abont 20 feet apart, and
if Captain Person had not turned lust as
the charge was fired he would have prob
ably been killed.
DR.. r. w Dashiell dressed the wound
and picked some of the shot out which
were found to be No. G shot. A warrant for
arrest was gotten out for Captain Cox, and
late this evening Deputy Sheriff Landlord
arrived with the prisoner He Immediately
employed counsel, and bail will be given
for his appearance at the April term of
court. No statement has been given by
Gaptain Cox
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-26
Whore the rimia FOUND Refuge,

A short time ago party of coon
hunters lostt their way in what is known
as the Burnt swamp near Whaley-
vile, Wicomico county, Md, and as
they We're stumbling along through the
roots and water, came suddenly upon a
pathway which had evidently been
made through the thick underground
many years ago. Proceeding along the
path with the hope that it would lead
them out Of the labyrinth in which they
were lost, they were surprised ana
alarmed to see their leader suddenly
disappear from their sight. fastening
forward with a lantern carried by one
Of the party, they found their lost com
panion had fallen into a hole, which
seemed to have been made BY an up
rooted tree, and filled with about two
feet of water. Upon further investiga-
ton three separate apartments We're
found, of good size, dry and comfort
able. In one was found the remains of
a rust-eaten cook-stove, and the other
six hunks, partially filled with decayed
straw and swamp-moss. The SUPPOSE
ton is that this underground habitation
was made during the latter part of the
war, and used as hiding place by those
who preferred almost anything to going
to the front, and hid away in the dense
swamps in order to avoid the draft.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-26

Daniel McKeowan was drowned in
the Christiana river early Saturday
evening. He was under the influence
of liquor and walked overheard from
the wharf of the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad Company. William Fleming,
John b. Elliott and Joseph Howgate,
who were standing on Market street
bridge, saw the plunge and disappear
ance Of McKeowan. They went to his
rescue, He was unconscious when they
succeeded in bringing the body to the
surface by means Of boat hook and
died few moments thereafter, The
coroner was notified and removed the
body to the morgue, In his pockets
We're found S4.93 and envelope nd
dressed 4Daniel McKeowan." The
drowned man was 22 years Of age and
came to this country only short time
ago from Ireland. lie boarded at No.
722 Duncan street. An inquest was
held on Sunday morning by coroner's
jury and the verdict rendered that
death was caused by accidental drown
ing, Following the verdict Undertaken
Dougherty took charge of tile remains
and gave them decent burial in new
Cathedral cemetery Tuesday morning.
The deceased had no relatives here.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-26
The Last Of the militia.

movement is afoat among the militia
to have a grand military demonstration on
Decoration Day, in connection with the
usual turnout Of the Grand Army posts
Military men express the opinion that all
the militia organizations in the State will
disband carly in the spring owing To their
lia1liity 60 MAINTAIN themselves upon the
thought that this proposed military parade
will be the last public appearance of the
militia as it is now organized 1t is there
fore intended to make the display one of
heretofore uneqpaled military excellence
and at the same time show their apprecia-
ton Of the memory Of those who died on
the field. A prominent member Of Troop
y SAID Thursday night that the miltiamen
would like to see also all civic organizes
tons take parr in the parade. ON Decora-
tion Day the state Fencibles will march
here from Philadelphia, and it is likely
inns famous militia company will Join the
military here in the procession TO Will
mington and Brandywiue cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-26

The Thrilling Experience of Thomas A.
Sharp whiIo Trying TO Disentanglc
His Horse From Fallen Electric Light
Wire.
Thomas A. Sharp had nm experience
early on Monday that he has not the
least desire to have repeated.
AT 6.45 O'Clock he was driving along
Tenth street. Between Washington and
West streets the horse reared and sud-
denly fell, rolling over and over. In n
state of alarm Mr.. Sharp leaped from
the carriage and found that the animal
Was encircled by nm electric light wire,
which had fallen probably during the
night.
In few moments the exertions of
the horse ceased and he became appar
emily unconscious. In the meantime
Mr.. Sharp was using every effort to ex-
tricate the animal. The harness was
cut, but he did not get up Then the
gentleman took hold of the wire with
his hand protected by portion OF his
coat. lie WAS Immediately repealed by
the current and thrown backward few
feet. The shock, however, was mo-
mentary and he again seized the wire
only To receive another severe shock.
Matters were growing desperate. In his
extremity he was at a loss as TO what
else could be done, when ii spectator
procured Ratchet and chopped the
wire in two.
For 10 or Is minutes thereafter the
horse lay prone upon the cobblestones
and to all appearances was dead. But,
strange to say, he recovered and in half
an hour was reharnessed to the vehicle
and started off all right His hind leg
was scared in several places by the cur
rent and two or three deep cuts were in
tiicted on the same leg by his plunging.
Mr.. Sharp reported the incident to
the officials of the Wilmington City
Electric Company, but he says the
officer in charge treated the matter very
lightly. He stated that he would bring
suit against the company for damages.
Later in the day linemen repaired the
break.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-26
Intemperate d peannt EatInr.

Last week young man named Harry
Hudson, living near Bishopyille, Md.
made wager with a friend that he
could eat half gallon of peanuts within
agiyen time, which feat he accomplished,
with some minutes to his credit, and the
wager was promptly paid. Hudson de
parted for home with the wager safely
slowed away in his pocket and half a
gallon of peanuts lying quietly under
his vest. During the night the young
man was seized with violent pains,
which Drs. Holloway and Collins were
unable to relieve, and expressed their
opinion that the young man would un-
doubtedly die from the effects of his
foolish feat.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-26
ATTEMPTED MISUNDERSTANDING.
The Daring Efforts of Young Robber
to Enter the Residence of Mrs. j.
Harris Glatts.

The Daring Efforts of u Young Robber
to Enter the Residence of Mrs. j.
Harris Glatts.
An unsuccessful and bold attempt at
house breaking was made at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. ], Harris Glatts, No. 523
West Third street, about 10 o'clock
Saturday night.
The lady was preparing to retire for
the night when her attention was at
tracted by noise that seemed to be in
adjoining room occupied by her daugh-
ter. Quietly entering the bed chamber
she cautiously peered through the
Slated shutters, and to her horror saw a
man on the shed roof directly beneath
her gaze. He was using every possible
effort to force open the shutters, and
they were yielding slowly. Hastily turn.
ing out the light, which burned dimly,
she seized the shutter rings with each
hand and pulled inward with all her
strength and screamed for help. Her
cries aroused her daughter and she added
her strength to that of the frenzied
parent in preventing the opening Of the
shutters.
Becoming alarmed the would be
burglar started to decamp, but in his
hurry he slipped off the roof and fell to
the ground. He scrambled to his feet
and limped away. The house breaker
is described rs young-looking man,
without beard. He was without d coat.
Half n square away he was joined by
two confederates; one of whom handed
him his coat.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-26

A new hall for the Young Mems
Christian Association is eof the prob
abilities of the near future, The build
ing now occupied by the association is
too small for the proper accommodation
Of the large and rapidly increasing
membership and for the various amuse-
ments and pastimes indulgcd in. The
directors are considering the advisability
of purchasing the building at present
occupied, and the adjoining ones reach
ing to Tenth street, and upon this site
the proposition is made to erect a hand
some hall with the express design of
meeting all therequirements of the asso-
citation for years TO come. The under
taking would cover an expenditure of
about $4,000, which, it is believed,
could be raised by subscription.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-26
AN INJUNCTION L4ID.
why the Sale of the Material of the VIII
mington Printing Company Did Not
Take Place.

Why the Sale of the Material of the vii.
mington Printing Company Did Not
Take Place.
The postponed receivers sale of the
presses, type and printing material OF
the Wilmington Printing Company,
which was to have taken place at 10
o'clock on Monday, did not come off.
Several bidders were on hand at the APP
pointed time, including Caleb Freeman
Of Middletown and II. A, Roop and w.
II. Kramer of this city Auctioneer
Drake, however, made the simple an
nouncement that the sale would not
take place Monday.
Receiver II. G. Robinson was seen bv
a representative of THE GAZETTE
about the announcement of postpone
ment and asked the reason for such nc.
ton. He stated that james NJ. Semple,
one of the stockholders had laid an in
junction against the sale. The iniunc-
ton was granted on Saturday, upon the
application of Hon. Anthony Higgins,
and argument will be heard before the
chancellor on Friday next. Mr.. Robin
son has retained Attorney general Biggs
and Mr.. Semple will be represented by
Mr.. Higgins.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-26

Administer Their Own Punishment.

OTTAWA, ONT, March ga detec-
tive who had recently visited, British
Columbia on business for the gov
eminent stated that during his
stay in Victoria he saw enough
to convince him that the Chinese
in that province were administering
punishment under their own ordinances
and according to their own civil and
criminal code. He said he learned OF
two cases In which criminals had been
tried under their code and secretly be-
headed unknown to the local authorities.
He is Of the opinion that many Chinese
are thus dealt with on the Pacific coast
which the local police never hear Of.
It is almost impossible to secure evil
dence to convict them under Dominion
law as ii means death to any of them to
reveal what goes on in their own
tribunals.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-26
HANaiNG oFFENcr.
Walter Coleman Accused of FeIoniousiy
Assaulting Colored Woman.


In municipal court on Friday, Walter
Coleman was arraigned on the charge Of
feloniously assaulting Martha f. Green,
colored.
The story, as related by the witnesses,
was substantially as follows: She and her
companion, Lavinia Davis, were going to
their home, in South Wilmington, about
$50 o'clock Thursday night. While passing
along Guthries row and when but short
distance from Market street, she was
seized by Coleman, choked and thrown to
the ground. She screamed and her com
panion fled to obtain assistance. The
womans cries for help at length brought
Charles +, Coleman. young colored man,
but by this time the iiend had accom-
plished his devlish purpose.
Soon after Coleman arrived James NJ
Winchester came up and upon learning
the nature of the crime at once sought to
capture the assailant. The latter quickly
made and effort TO procure his revolver,
hut Winchester sprang upon him, relieved
him of his pistol and dispatched messen-
ger for policemen, but before an officer ar.
rived Coleman made his escape
The prisoner was held without bail for
the court of oyer and terminer
Walter Coleman is white lad, IL years
OF age and is said to be demented.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-26
TITR THE PUZZLES.


Scores at Work on SubtractIon--NIorc
Correct Solutions Than Given to Any
One Observation-Disclosures Puzzle.
The subtraction puzzle, offered THE
GAZETTEs readers in last weeks is
sue brought scores of answers from every
quarter Several correspondents write,
expressing their thanks for the recrea-
ton and amusement afforded through
this column and some of the most ardent
devotees of this type of mental enjoy
ment suggest the publication of one
every day. But this would be rather
too taxing upon our friends as there are
in the series many propositions to follow
which will be found to require even
more study than any yet presented.
Among those sending correct solu-
tions to last weeks puzzle are: Anna @.
Lawrence, Frank Griffith. Herman G.
Nailor, Charles Humphry, Howard G.
Garrett, James Ralph Baily, "W. b. E."
Irving Riggs. Leroy G. Kendall, Matte
NJ. Baugh, Mary G. Curlett, w. II.
Pierce, +. G. Kettlewood, Daniel L.
Gabke, Lena L. Yates, Frank T. McCor-
mick, Herbert Talley, j. L. Allen,
Lizzie Haas, j W. Mullin, jefferson
Conroy, Ella E. Sehl, Wilmington;
Charles X. Gibson, Odessa; w. A. Scott,
Townsend; O. Ferris Jemison, New
Castle; Harry Booker, Sudlersville, Md;
Edwin Q. Reybold, Jr., Delaware City;
NJ w. Gooden, Henderson, Md; James
lie Roy Lamborn, Ashland; d. G.
Beasteu, Cecilton, Nd; Florence S.
Baldwin, Newport; Miss Sall;e Jolls,
Middletown; Miss Nellie Feldmier, "a
Reader FELTON,, Anita G. Houston, Mt.
Pleasant; Frank NJ. Tyson, Townsend;
Dr. Barber, Pennington; w. B. Start,
Smyrna.
The answer to the puzzle is
SKINS
XII Equals one-half dozen.
XL-.L==X
The puzzle offered this week is an
excellent one. as will be soen:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-26
PARNELL's room EXCUSE.
Why He Did Not Keep His ChalIeng,
with Heiiiy--He Makes Another Bin,

With HeaIy--He Makes Another Blum.
CORK, March 23.-It is announced
to-day that Mr.. Parnell has written a
letter 70 the Cork leadership committee
in which he says that the tone of studied
insult and the untruthful character of
the statements in Mr.. Healy's letter ac-
ceptng his (Parnell's) challenge that
they both should resign their seats in
parliment and come forward as candi-
dates for election, debars him from COM
municating directly with Mr.. Healy or
with the latter's friends,
Mr.. Parnell adds that ii is impossible
to expect that any agreement will be
respected by his opponents longer than
expcdicnt. However, he has placed his
application for the Chiltren hundreds in
Mr.. Nolan's hands, requesting him to
forward il directly. Mr.. Healy submits
himself before the electors of the diyi-
sion OF Cork, which is represented.
COOL RECEPTION AT SLIGO.
DUBLIN, March 23.-Mr. Parnell
travelled from this city to Sligo to-day
His approach TO the latter city was
heralded broadcast. Nevertheless there
was no gathering at the railroad station
~ greet him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-26
MURDER0US cHICKEN THTErEs

Armed With REVIEWERS, They Kept a
Farmer Penned in His House While
They Robbed His Roost.
Special Correspondence Gazette and journal
MIDDLETowN, March 23.-Thieves
broke into the henery of Gustavus
Gibbs, farmer near town, about $50
o'clock Saturday evening, and when
Mr.. Gibbs heard them he started out to
investigate.
The thieves fired four shots at MIN
from revolver, but without effect, and
the farmer retreated to his house and
returned the fire. He was kept inside
by one of the men with revolver while
the others stole the fowls
The burglars We're negroes but their
identity is not known. This makes about
10 robberies of this nature that have
been committed this spring, but this is
the most daring of all
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-26
i. N. WILLS, SUCCEyS0R.
II. L. Holiday of the Central Division,
p, w. g. b. IL. r., Appointed to the
Delaware Division.

DtthNdNt ttlNtslOus
Superintendent r. L. Holiday of the
Central division, p, w. g. B. railroad,
has been appointed to succeed Isaac N.
Mills, the retiring superintendent of the
Delaware division, p, w, & B. railroad
Mr.. Holidays appointment takes effect
April LIST, The change has not yet been
officially announced, but it is known
upon sufficient authority that the
appointment has been made. The
new incumbent has been for only
ten months in charge Of the Cen
tral division. He is a well known
civil engineer and was previously en-.
gineer of maintenance Of way at AL.
toona, Pa His acquaintance here is
solely among railroad men, Otherwise
ne is not known in Delaware.
A gentleman intimately acquainted
with the new superintendent speaks
higly of his social qualities. lie is
married. Politically he is good Demo-
GRAFT and is personal friend of Governor
Pattison. He is often seen at the Penn
sylyania executives receptions. Super
intendent Holiday is civil engineer of
high standing in professional circles.
No doubt he will efficiently fill the
vacancy caused by his respected prede-
cessor's retirement
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-26

The death is announced, in Philadelphia
Friday morning, Of Pancoast Allen, al
his home 22i3 Seybert street Of consume
ton. Mr.. Allen was 50 years Of age, and
was resident here for l6years conducting
a music store in the Masonic Temple. In
1887 he removed to Sea Isle CITY and en-.
gagged in the hotel business. From The
latter, place he went to Washington and
subsequently removed to Philadelphia.
member of the Board Of Education. was
chorister at Brandywine NJ. Il. Church and
a member and deacon Of Delaware Avenue
baptist Church. His funeral took
place Monday morning from his late
home, the Rev, C. A. (irise If this CITY.
conducting the service. Interment VA
made at Camden, n. j.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-26
young NAPOLEON 70 WED.

Prince Roland BGnaparte Betrothed to
the Princess Letitia, Who Once Mar
ried Her Uncle, the King of Spain.
PARIS, March 23.-The GauI0is to-
day announces the betrothal of Prince
Roland Bonaparte to Princess Letitia,
only daughter Of Prince Napoleon, who
died in Rome few days ago, and says
that the marriage will take place imme-
diatcly upon the expiration Of the period
Of mourning for Prince Napoleon
Prince Napoleon, the Gaulots says,
gave his consent to the betrothal short
time prior to his death.
Princess Letitia is about 26 years old.
She was married on September nth,
1888, to her uncle, Prince Amadeo, Duke
of Aosta, who was formally King of
Spain, and who died on January 18th,
1890.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-26

Pension vouchers were here on Satur-
day as follows; George P. Hall, No. sa7
jefferson street, $l2 monthly; John 9.
kipperger, No. lib Tatnall street, same
amount. Ihe pensions We're obtained
by Colonel Wainwright.
fhe Delaware Society Of the Sons Of the
Revolution met in the parlur of the Clay
present were l.. u. Jones, Milo W. Locke,
A. z. Bailey, Elwood Craig, Peter b.
Ayars. Lewis T. Gruhb, Colonel Marshall.
+. r. Carswell and William Garswell. The
next meeting will be held April 4th, when
a delegate will be elected to the national
meeting to be held in Connecticut.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-26
Harrisan to Pass His Life in Prison.

jeremiah Harrigan, under sentence of
death, for the murder of Dennis C'Shea.
has been respited until March l950--a
period OF % practically life sen
tence. Harrigan was convicted Of the
murder about 10 years ago and was sem
fenced to be hanged Governor Hall first
respited the doomed man and Governors
stockley and Biggs likewise exercised their
elemency in his behalf, The term of iii
last respite would have expired on Friday
next, but some days ago the governor
stated that the prisoner would not die on
the galloMS. -