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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28
STUDENTS ROUT THE POLICE
An Exciting Fight In Iowa
City. .
THE BOYS SEVERELY CLUBBED
But They Get the Officers on
the Run.
Citizens Come TO the Rescue of the Laws
Minions--The loot of "A Tin Horn Causes
All the Excitement.

CHICAGO ILL.,, May GA dispatch from
Iowa City says There is much trouble
here. 1t all started over the organization
of n baseball team. The University club
went to Grinnell and played game with
the Iowa college team.
The result was telegraphed to Iowa City
and between 300 and 800 of the students
went TO the depot to give the visitors an
enthusiastic welcome. Naturally they
made a good deal of noise, halloong and
blowing tin horns and the policemen
stationed at the depot ordered the boys to
keep quiet
Shortly afterward a student blew blast
on a tin bugle. Whereupon the policeman
approached him from behind and dealt
him fearful blow with his club back Of
the ear telling him to the ground and
rendering him insensible. This enraged
the students and they,made it so hot for the
policeman that he jumped into cab and
drove to the Headquarters and awaited the
arrival of the procession which was formed
upon the arrival Of the team The officers
then arrested the leaders of the procession
and started with them to the city hall
Some one in the crowd yelled out "shall
we let the boys go to jail?" There was
general shout of No p and the students,
nearly 800 in number, threw themselves
upon the police and desperate conflict
ensued The two students under arrest
were rescued several times but refused TO
escape and were retaken by the officers.
The fight ragged for nearly an hour.
Clubs were freely used and the policemen
drew their revolvers when a mob of
Bohemians and saloon keepers came to
their rescue The students were then put
to flight, One of the members, Ward
Binnister, had his head broken open and
was otherwise dangerously injured by
blows from a club. Several others were
hurt more or less. The city is greatly
alarmed and fears further violence. The
general impression is that the policemen
were WRONG
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28
Train Robbers In nTai,o

BANGOR, ME-, May 2G.-The train which
LETT Bangor for st. John last night at
o'clock was he'll up just beyond Enfield
by four men who fired at the engineer and
cars. The train had left Enfield when a
man was noticed by the fireman
crawling over the tender towards the cars.
IN. gong on the engine sounded. but the
gong sounded again, the train then came
70 stand still, when shots were heard and
ior five minutes the gang kept NJ sharp
object Of the attack The leader of the
gang was armed with Il rifle, the others
with revulvers. They fired several shots
into the baggage car and mail cars but the
engineer pulled the train out before any
one was injured. The station agent At
Entied was shot at by the men rs lie was
putting out the lights in the station. The
glass Of the lantern was broken and the
light eStinglished The men ordered him
to leave and he did so. Officers will be
sent out to capture the robbers il possible.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28
EsCHEATED MORMOY PROPERTY.
The Supreme Court Wants Congress to
DisDose Of IL.


WASHINGTON, May 25.--When the SUI
preme Court at its last term upheld the
constitutionality of the Edmunds law, by
which the property of the late corporation
of the Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day
Saints, otherwise known as the Mormon
church, was escheated to the United States,
it found itself in a somewhat embarrass-
ing position. The doctrine Of escheat was
cutie unknown in this country, and no
purpose considered laudable and proper of
siml...- nature to that for which the
property was formerly used was known to
which the property could be devoted. The
court, therefore, instead of sending its
decree down, withheld it, strong intima-
ton being conveyed of the desire of the
court that Congress should by law direct
the disposition TO be made Of the property
Congress having failed TO adopt the sug-
gestion made, the court, through Justice
Bradley, to-day made its final order in the
case, and modified in some respects the
decree it entered at the last term. The
modification made recites that the Mormon
corporation having been dissolved there
does not now exist any trusts or purposes
within the objects and purposes for which
the personal property was originally ac-
qulred, for which any part of the personal
property could DO used or dedicated that
arc not in whole or in part opposed to
public policy and good morals, and that,
furthermore, there does not exist any per-
son or corporation legally entitled to any
OF the personality as successors of the late
church.
The decree then says that the personal
property having devolved TO the United
States, it should be devoted to such charit-
able uses, lawful in character, as may most
nearly correspond to its former destiny,
unless in the meantime Congress shall
otherwise direct or master shall report
some scheme which shall meet the APP
proval of the court for the disposition Of
the property. The decree finally directs
that the property and all accumulations
remain in the custody Of the receiver until
otherwise ordered, and that out of it costs
of the suit and receivership be paid The
Utah supreme court is directed to take the
necessary proceedings
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28
srArE MNpIG.IL socInrr.
Ono Hundred and Second Annual SEES
sion to he Held at Georgetown, Tues
day, June 9th.

Ono Hundred and Second Annual SEES
sion to he Held at Georgetown, Tues
day, June 9th.
The Delaware state Medical Society will
hold its lo2d annual session at Georgetown
on Tuesday, June 9Th, opening at II a. M
DR.. Hiram Burton will deliver an address
Of welcome, The programme includes
the following work:
Application to the board of medical
examiners for license to practice medicine
and surgery.
Report Of medical examiners, George
W Marshall, NJ, d., secretary to the board.
Applications for membership to the
society.
Registry Of new members and payment
Of dues.
Report of the hoard Of censors: New
Cast county. William T. skinner, NJ. D..
chairman. Kent county William IL.
Cooper, N p chairman; Sussex county
Charles ii. Richards, NJ. u. chairman.
Annual report of Treasurer, Joseph H.,
Chandler. NJ, y.
Annual report Of Secretary, William c.
Pierce NJ. u.
Reports from delegates to the American
Medical Association and corresponding so
cictics
Presidents address, J. A. Ellegood, MD
Appointing of nominating committees.
Selection of place for next meeting.
List Of queries to be discussed at the 102d
annual session: The new hypnotiCs.
Does the experience Of the society warrant
their use? To what extent does the loss of
brain substance disturb cerebration and
intelligence? Does modern experience sane
ton the frequent operation Of ovarotomy ?
The results of the Use Of alcohol in the
modern treatment of delirium tremens.
The treatment Of sunstroke Sterilzed
milk and its application to public health.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28
-
CENTRE TILLE.
Defective F1ue Destroy, House--Death
of Thomas Beaver.

CEYrREvILLE, Mp. May 25.-The old
dwelling house on the Hammond farm of
Peter Draper, and occupied by his son,
Frank Draper, in the tenancy of John
French was burned to the ground Sunday
afternoon, The fire is supposed TO have
originated from defective ilue, rs it was
first discovered by Mrs Frenca who heard
a cracking noise upstairs and found the
second story in blaze. No one was in the
house but the woman and two children.
The contents were a total loss,
Thomas Beaver died in Centreville at
noon, aged 70 years, He had been an in
valid for a long time, having sustained
several strokes Of paralysis He was born
in l.entrevillc and spent his life here in the
tailoring business, except for few years
Of his youth when he was in the navy.
Then he served about three years in the
Pacific. lie had been twice married and
leaves widow and family, grown.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28
Making Plnces for Onice saeknrs.

New York Herald Washington special
says A careful analysis of the late billion
dollar Congress shows that nearly IS OOO.-
900 was appropriated by that body in Great
ing new offices. II is record UNPARALLELED
both in the number of offices and the
sums appropriated. At the last session 597
new specific offices were created, for which
salaries ,aggregatng s90s,S07 year were
provided. Besides this there was appro-
prated 81, 495, S51 for other new offices. the
number of offices and the amount Of each
salary not being specified, To offset this
S2,4Ol,7 us for new. oifices 1876 specific
places were dropped, taking with them
very small number of Offices not
specifically named. This leaves n net in
crease of - 253, 233 by the creation Of new
offices. At the first session of the same
Congress the net increase of offices was
233 carrying net increase of 81. $50, 22S
The Fifty-iirst Congress, therefore, added
over ! 100 places to the Federal patronage
list at an annual expense to the public Of
M,0ia4G2. In the majority Of cases, the
offices were created with no higher pur-
pose than to provide employment for an
henchmcn
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28
Reading Terminals Victory.

PHILADELPHIA, May 25.--The state
supreme court to-day affirmed the deci-
sion in lower court in cases of Farmers
Market company against the Reading
Terminal Company. The Market Com
pany disputed right of Reading COM
pany to the right Of eminent domain.
The Market company's property at
Twelfth and Market streets, this city,
which was needed by Reading company
for its new terminal station. The lower
court decreed in favor of the Reading
company and also decided that bonds
for damage filed by Reading company
were sufficient The supreme court
allirms the lower courts decision on
both points.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28
4 M1NAGER MISSING.



NEW YORK, May 2i.-Dr. @. +. Prentiss,
business manager Of the New Church
Board of Publication (Swedenborgian)
with offices in Orange and Cooper Union
has been missing since May 18th. Shortly
before his disappearance it was discovered
that n shortage of some 5000 or 81, 600 APP
peared on his accounts.
Or, Prentiss, it is understood, acknowl-
edged the true state of affairs and gave the
board q mortgage in partial satisfaction of
its claims against him. Just what the
mortgage is worth Secretary Il. j. Worces-
ter said to-day, has not been ascertained
A few members of the board think that
DR. Prentiss shortage was the result Of
bad bookkeeping. The majority, how
ever, as we'll as Secretary Worcester, are
not Of the opinion.
DR.. prcntss lived in Orange until a
short time ago. About the middle Of
April he told Secretary Worcester that he
moved into the city, but no trace Of him
here can he found and he IS nut in Orange
As business manager DR.. Prentiss handled
some $1,000 annually and drew a weekly
salary of $50
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28

The Rev. o. G. Buddington of this city
was with the Rev. Henry J. Hamilton Of
Homestead, Pa, in Cincinnati ON Wednes-
dav week when the latter was fatally in
jured. They had gone there to attend the
Baptist convention. Mr.. liuddington and
two other ministers were met at the rail
road station by Mr.. Hamilton, who in
vited them to 90 to the house at which he
was staying. While they were going
thither an immense stone fell from a
building which was being remodeled and
struck Mr.. Hamilton upon the head, in
hicting wound which caused his death
an hour later. Fragments Of the stone
struck his companions and one of them
was struck with such force that he was
knocked down. Mr.. Budlington was not
injured. The disaster is alleged to have
been caused by carelessness on the part of
men working on the building. The CON
vention censlred the contractors and EN-
ployed Warner NJ. Bateman, Esq, to
prosecute them.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28

Mrs. Kezia Hopper, widow of Thomas
Hopper, died at noon Monday at the resi-
dence of her son, eX.County Treasurer
Thomas b. Hopper, in Chesapeake City,
was in her 9th year, having been born
May 18th, 1893, in Gloucester county, New
Jersey She had been a resident OF Cecil
county, Maryland, for IS years, and in
good health until recently, with mental
faculties apparently unimpaired. She was
unable to walk however, except by the
assistance of crutches since 1856, when
she received injuries by falling from a car
al the depot in Havrc de Grace, Md She
was the mother of City Councilman James
Hopper of Havre de Grace. and of MIR.
Seth Hopper Of Baltimore city. She had
been widow for 40 years her husband
dying Mt Delaware City in 1916.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28
4 uILLSHORo FLEE.
Loss Over 80, 0OO--Two Men Badly Burned
While Fighting the Flames.

WINE hlEhliis the Flames.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
MILLsBoRo, May 22,-The store house
dwelling, and contents Of both, and all
outbuildings of William II. Belts were
destroyed by fire yesterday A corn crib
and granary belonging to Daniel Burton,
deputy internal revenue collector, were
also burned,
William Il. Burton tof J,), who was
fighting the fire, was badly burned about
the face, and the Rev Lewis Wells, rector
Of the l.. +. Church, was also burned
There was great apprehension among the
people for some time, owing to the threat
ening attitude Of the fire, and it was feared
it would spread beyond control and
destroy portion of the town. MIR. Belts
loss Is probably in the ncghborhood of
5000, and it is likely il is pretty well COW
cred by insurance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28

The paddlewheel steamer Tlacotal-
pam, of Vera Cruz, Mexico, arrived
from Jacksonville, Fla, on Monday, at
the Harlan d Hollingsworth Company's
yards. She is here for repairs. Her
captain, Henry Concerned, states that
when outside Jacksonville they sig
nailed a Gillian war vessel Tie
Tlacotalpam trades between Vera Cruz
and ncighboring ports. She has crew
Of II Mexicans. There was one Amer
lean aboard, who joined at Vera Cruz.
He left the ship on reaching this city.
This vessel is the Hampton, Of the Old
Dominion Line, and was built at the
Harlan & Hollingsworth Company's
yards in 1874. She is here for general
overhauling.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28
Monday nights fire in the Mohawk

Monday nights fire in the Mohawk
Block, at Jacksonville, Fla, made a
"clean sweep" of all the records and
papers of the United States court for
northern Florida. Many of the papers
were old Spanish records, which can
never be replaced. THERE'S much specu-
lation as to the fate Of the criminal
cases, indictments, &c, before the court.
1t is feared that n number of criminal
cases have been wiped out, but it is
thought that "where all the witnesses
and facts can be secured some new in
dictmcnt may be found"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28

CINCINNATI, o., May PA Henderson
dispatch says A considerable sensation
was created in this city by the discovery
of Mr.. r. II. Digman an extensive rail-
road contractor of this city, in Fern
wood cemetery yesterday morning,
lying by the side of his wife's
grave in an unconscious condition
from an overdose of laudanum. He was
conveyed to his home where physicians
were summoned TO attend him. He is in
a critical condition. It is generally be-
lieyed that the drug was taken with sui
cidal intentions.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28

ALMA, NEB., May 26-rhe worst rain
storm ever known here occurredlast night
the city was Immediately inundated. The
water was from two to four feet deep. The
west wall of the Sewell block gave way
under the pressure and is total wreck,
the side walls succumbed to the pressure
and % feet Of the dam Of Lake Disappoint-
ment was swept away. The damage to
crops will be enormous.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28

MmDLETowS, May 25.-The post
office continues to be closed at 7o'cock
p. m. TO the very great inconvenience of
the business men Of the town and the
farmers whoarc too busy to get their
mail a petition is about to be drawn
up and circulated for signers asking
that the office be kept open until late
hour or until the regular business hours
Of the town close
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28

1t is reported that there are between
% and 80 vessels laden with sugar living
at the Breakwater awaiting orders, The
cargoes total up about 12, 600 tons, which
az the rate Of 3 cents per pound would
be value for S720,000 Such a valuable
sugar fleet was never before seen at that
point. The Breakwater is an advan-
tageous central point along the Atlantic
coast for vessels to call for orders north
or south according as the emergencies
OF the market may dictate. The sugar
is from the West Indies.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28

BuENos AYREs, May 23.-The statement
that riot had broken out in the provinces
in the streets Of Cordoya, the capital of the
province Of that name, on Thursday and
Friday. 1t is believed that the riot was
instigated by the leaders of rival factors in
Bnenos Ayres. Troops quelled the dis
turbance last evening The insurgents had
cut the telegraph wires but communica-
tons with Cordoya has been restored by
the government,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28
TINE ROTTEN pension OFFICE.
Chiefs Squeeze subordinates--Rnum and
His Refrigerator Stock.

WAsHINGToN, May 24.--Assistant
Secretary Chandler, of the interior de-
partment, has been quietly investigat-
ing a new phase of maladministration
in Commissioner Raum's pension office.
While Commissioner Raum has been
off selling refrigerator stock chiefs of
division in the pension office have been
levying assessments OH their subordi-
mates by borrowing money from them.
Assistant Secretary Chandler says he
has so far unearthed three cases of this
sort, the evidence in the case of one
chief appointed by Ilaum being so con-
elusive that Chandler has demanded his
resignation. This refers to Major Will
liam Barker, chief Of the record divi-
sion. One of these men borrowed
money from very old lady, and it has
not been returned. For years past it has
been habit with the employees to bor-
row money from each other.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28
CONGRESSMAN norm POISONED.


Ilb FehItssNu KcnFrscntntive Took
Arsenic in Mistake for Medicine.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, May 25.-Iudge
l.. q. llouk, representative in Congress
from the Second Tennessee district,
died this morning.
AT z o'clock yesterday afternoon he
went to a druggist, near his residence,
and had prescription put up.
The druggist compounded it for him
and sat it down in a glass near another
containing a strong solution of arsenic
which he took by mistake
Remedies were promptly administered
and by 10 O'Clock last night he was so
well that nothing was said about the
circumstance except TO a few friends.
lie slept through the night and died
this morning suddenly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28

Ayers Pills are invaluable for the cure
Of headache, constipation, stomach and
liver troubles, and all arrangements of the
digestive and assmilatiye organs. These
pills are sugar-coated, safe and pleasant TO
take, always reliable, and retain their
virtues in any climate.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28

Cards have been issued for the wedding
Of Maurice. G. RuthranG, and Miss Bertha
Susan Chaires, on Tuesday evening nexti
a. the residence Of the brides parents, No.
S3l Market street.
The Rev. J. w. Balm Of Altoona will
address the Grand Army of the Republic
on Sunday afternoon, at 4 o'clock, in the
Headquarters. of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28

New YoRk, May 25-Nlrs Laura Green
has been granted an absolute divorce from
Douglas Green, of the firm Of Green ~
Ratcman brokers. Green deserted his wife
for Mrs. Alice Smell McCrea, the young
divorce of Chicago, and after entering
into u bigamous marriage with her, took
OF to Europe. Green put in no defence to
his wifc's suit.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28

bituminous coal operators in this district
have informed the 1900 miners they
would grant last wears prices for mining.
Some Of the operators had already done so.
The men were ont because the operators
asked for reduction from 20 cents to 671
cents Ter ton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28

CARNAyoN, WALES, May Or. c. Dun.
can of Washington, d. G., charged with
18th, was brought into court here to-day
and was formally charged with the crime.
The prisoner presented haggard appear
ance lie was remanded for week owing
to the inability of Mrs. Duncan to be
present to give evidence for the prosecu
linn
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28

Fire alarm box 112 situated at the
corner of Pennsylvania avenue and
Scott street and fire alarm box 113 situ-
aated at the corner Of Thirteenth and
Lombard streets are now in service.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28

Death Will Result From an Encounter
in the Prize Ring.

LYNN, MASS, May 26.-James Burns Of
Lynn, late of Midboro who was knocked
ont in an cight-round battle with X. Harry
Tracy Of Cambridge, before the Lynn Attn
letic club Monday evening, is lying at the
point Of death
The Knockout blow broke blood
vessel in his brain and he had not vet
recovered consciousness. The physician
said that he may linger for three days,
but that there is little chance of his re-
cOVery
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28

When Baby was sick, we gave her castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When She had Children, she gave them Castorin
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28

Matthew Chase, colorei, of South
Wilmington, wandered willie intoxi-
Gated early on sunday morning to the
west yHrd and was struck by train.
His head was badly crushed, one Of his
legs was cut off and he was killed in
stantly Coroner Sparks held an in
quest yesterday and the jury rendered a
verdict of accidental death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28

WAsHINGroS, d. c., May 22.-Inspector
Rothbone has received information of the
arrest to-day of Detective Dominick G.
O'Malley. at New Orleans, charged with
opening and destroying letters addressed
to Jimmy Carroll, the pugilist.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28

WAsHIEGToS, D, c.. May 2G-Pension
certificates have been issued us follows for
Delaware; Original Navy-Thomas Law
son, Robert Wright. George Ellinger,
George II, Washington, David c. Loft.
Increase Henry Freestone.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28

Potter, White & Baylcy. shoe manufac-
turers IN Boston, have made an assign
ment. Their liabilities are estimated al
about 81 100000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28
Now Pilot Commissioner.

Captain John p Virden of Lewes has
been appointed pilot commissioner by
Governor Reynolds.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-28

Senators Gray and Higgins have ac-
cepted invitations to participate in the
Memorial Day parade and will occupy one
OF the carriages i'll the procession.