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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-05

constantly, and they managed to make
their voices heard in all the wailihg.
Kalakaua was several sorts of a kahuna
himself, and wrote on the subject at
great length.
1t seems that shortly after he assembled
the throne he was much terrified to learn
that the kahunas, or "medicine men,"
were endeavoring to "pray him to
death,o whereat he hastened to declare
himself the chief priest of all the kahu-
mas, and after that held monthly meet
ings in his boat-house, which he named
the blouse of Wisdom" At these
meetings, which were held behind cur
tanned windows and amid the greatest
secresy, a species of Eleusinian orgy was
carried on, There were present the ka-
huna maoli, or priests, the kahunasnaana
or sorcerers, the kahuna uhane, or ghost
doctors, and the kahuna pele or doctors
Of volcanoes.
The day after the Charleston's arrival
Queen kapiolani sent for Admiral
Brown 10 come to the palace. She
wished to hear from him description
of her husbands last days. When the
admiral arrived the scene was affecting
in the extreme. The poor woman had
had the lid Of the coffin removed, and
there, wan and shrunken, were the feat
ures of the late king, She seized the ad-
miral by the hand as he entered the
room and almost dragged him to the
bier. 81 can hardly believe it is he" she
cried. "1Iad he changed so much when
he died z" The admiral explained the
incidents of the kings last illness and
strove to pacify her, but she persisted in
passionately doubling that this could be
her dead husband.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-05
ATTACKED M HIGHWfFMEM
An Insurance Agent wayIaid and Beaten
This Morning.

William Meredith, an employe of the
Metropolitan Insurance Company, who
boards with James B. Bishop of No.
1905 West Seventh street, was the victim
Of Il brutal assault and attempted high
way robbery Thursday morning, about
12.45 o'clock, while he was going home.
He had reached a point on Seventh
street between Adams and jackson
when he was approached bytwo strange
men who, without uttering word,
struck him with umbrellas and knocked
him against house. Next they struck
him upon the head, knocking him down.
STOPPING over their PROSTATE victim
they unbuttoned his oyercoat and
grabbed his watch chain, which broke
in their clutches. Mr.. Meredith at once
began to scream "murder" and in an
instant people of the neighborhood
rushed to their front windows but none
tance. The villains, frightened by
fore they consummated their purpose.
Tax Collector George W. Mckee, who
had been over to his lumber yard, ex-
amining electric lights which had been
introduced there, was driving out Seventh
Slfeel On ILe way nome dt llc tlIle
and when he reached Monroe street
heard cries of distress and, whipping up
his horse, drove rapidly to scene of the
attack. When he arrived there the as
sailants were seen turning the corner Of
Seventh and Jackson streets and when
he alighted from his team and accosted
Meredith the latter was trembling
with fear and could scarcely speak.
Ii required some time for Mr.
Mckee to assure him that he desired
to befriend him and when he
had done so he took him in his carriage
and drove hastily to the corner above,
where the assailants had turned off Sew
eventh street. BY this time they had
disappeared and search for them was
fruitless. Mr.. Mckee then took Mere
dith to his boarding house. The latters
face was covered with blood which
oozed from wounds in his head, fore
head and chin, and his clothing was
considerably soiled.
Mr.. Mckee is of the opinion that the
assailants are the men who followed
him one evening some weeks ago, whom
he foiled, if they had any intention of
attempting to attack and rob him, by
stopping at Eighth and Washington
streets and boarding an electric car.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-05
NEGROES Vote And WAIT
But Promises of Office Are
All Broken.
NIGGERS OUGHT NOT TO Be FRESH
So the Republican Leaders
Now Declare.
Bach, the Distributor of Spoils, Rules
Against Giving Ofiice to His SabIe-hued
Political COMPREHENSIVE Colored
Voters Are Indignant.

1t would take some pretty strong ad-
iectives to truthfully describe the feelings
of the political leaders of the colored
people over their recent treatment by
the Republican managers in the dis
tribution of the levy court spoils.
Political promises have been broken
in every direction. But what hurts the
colored people most is the gentle
sneering of the Republican organs and
the sarcastic treatment of the negroes,
demands for an explanation. There is
open disgust among the rank and file
"rhey're slippery fellows" pro-
minent colored man remarked to THB
GAZETTE representative yesterday week
'they can't be beat at explanation
and excuses
''Their reasons" he continued, ''foi
not keeping their levy court promises
are too funny for anything.
"Just listen. Here are some. I'm
Difference, they say, to the expressed
wishes of the Democratic officials at the
county court building, who fear the
natural propensity Of the negro to habits
OF theft, we had to give up the idea of
appointing negro janitor.
again, when the name of respect
able colored taxpayer was sent in to the
Republican district caucus for election
officer of the Twelfth ward, Mr. Bach
asked the question: Are there any white
men in the ward qualified for the posi-
ton p
"rhe reply was: Yes, there are white
men qualified, but none any better than
the colored man."
"T'hen," Mr.. Bach reioined quickly,
"strike that black man off the list Of
applicants, as the rule is any white man
is preferable to colored man"
Mr.. Bach is reported to have added
the gratuitous sneer that he did not
think there exists single black man,
resident of the Twelfth ward, who is
above suspicion of being tampered with
by a Democrat.
"How about Mr.. Anderson % some
one asked, and Mr.. Bach made no reply.
"6trike the name off," was the final
order. A white man was put in his place.
They say niggers ought not to be so
fresh. We are holding the position in
reserve for them of bridge tender of
Eleventh street bridge. 1t was after
wards discovered that the colored man
OF destiny was a negro preacher of
Eleventh street. The Republicans sub
sequently discovered to their great sur
prise that he is too much of an invalid
to do the worl-so he docs not get the
place, but white man does.
"They have exhausted our PATIENCE"
acolored man said last week. "We have
been waiting for 26 years. They cannot
think that we will continue forever
year after year working and voting for
broken promises. Our support is of
value which we exactly know and we
are now determined to make it pay
something,n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-05
Weddings 80 centrerille.

CENTREvfLLE, Mp, Feb. 26.-J. Mil
ton Arringdale and Miss Mollle G. Dig
gins were married Wednesday evening
in the Methodist Episcopal church, at
Church Hill, in this county. On We'd
nesday afternoon Theodore Walhert of
Church Hill, and Miss Josephine r..
Jolley of Kent county, late of Baltimore,
were married in Chestertown by the
Rev. J. A. Arters, On Wednesday even
ing jefferson Davis and Miss Susie
Starkcy were married at the Methodist
Episcopal parsonage by the Rev. J. A.
Arters, both the parties being from the
vicinity of Church Hill. At the same
hour on Wednesday Mr.. Fleetwood and
Miss Everingham We're married near
Wye Mills, and a handsome reception
was given them at the residence of
Lorenzo ID. Everingham.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-05
Incemdiary Fire at Georgetown.

Special Correspondence Gazette and Journal
GEORGETOWN, Feb. 26.-Last night
about 11.30 O'Clock the alarm Of fire was
sounded, and it was discovered that the
house belonging to William II. Donovan,
just beyond the Sussex Manufacturing
Gompany's building, was in flames. The
fire was undoubtedly incendiary, as
those who first discovered it say that
lunches Of dry straw was afire in nearly
every room in the house. A crowd soon
gathered, but there was no water sup
ply, and all that could be done was to
let it burn to the ground. The loss is
about 81 500, which was partly covered
by insurance, but the insurance is in
validated by reason of the house being
vacated, Mr.. Donovan having moved to
Philadelphia about two months ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-05
ACCUSED OF FRAUD.
A Baker Charged with Attempting /,
Beat his Creditors.


Constable Reardon, yesterday week,
on capias issued by Esquire
Smith, arrested Samuel Gluck, who has
a bakery at No. AIT West Front street,
and turned him over to the custody Of
Sheriff Simmons. Gluck is accused of
attemptingrto defraud Pyle & Mcintyre,
who desire to recover on note for
$124.50, with interest dating from Fri
day last.
John Pyle, member of the firm de-
poses that Gluck assigned and disposed
of his goods, valued at more than $500,
with intent to defraud his creditors. On
January I'd and 3D. he obtained flour
from the plaintiffs and others and on
January Sd he signed iudgemnt note
for $500 in favor of Herman Fogel.
This note was made payable on
january Sd, and contained power
of attorney for confession Of judg-
ment theron at any time after the
date thereof. On january Sd,
before the note was due, Fogel entered
Judgment before Squire Smith and had
execution issued forthwith, and levy
made. Notwithstanding the execution
and levy, Mr.. Pyle says, Fogel allowed
the property to remain in the possession
of Gluck, who has used and consumed
a large part of it. Mr.. Pyle believes the
Judgment note given by Gluck to
Fogel is void, and without considera-
tions and the whole transaction is a
scheme to defeat Pyle and Mcintyre
and other creditors. Mr.. Pyle also be-
lieves that Gluck is pretending to carry
on business at the same place, with the
property levied on, in the name of his
wife.
William Hilles, Esq, is counsel for
Pyle and Mcintyre. William w. Byrne,
Esq, counsel for Gluck, is attempting
to secure writ of haneas corpus.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-05
A PRETTY n1UNCH.
The Steamer PocomolSe, for the Eastern
Shore Steamboat Company's Snow Hill
Tine.

The Steamer PocomolSe, for the Eastern
Shore Steamboat Company's Snow Hill
Line.
The iron steamboat Pocomoke, which
thu Harlan g. Hollingsworth Company
is building for the Eastern Shore Steam.
boat Company, was launched yesterday
week. The launch was pretty and
successful one, as are all launches at the
Harlan g. Hollingsworth yards. As the
vessel struck the water Miss Bessie
Thomson, daughter Of Capt. Willard
Thomson, superintendent of the Eastern
Shore Steamboat Company, broke bot
tie of wine over her bow and christened
her Pocomoke. She is named in honor
of Poeomoke Sound and river, where
she will run when completed.
Among the persons present at the
launch were: Mr.. H. It. Cause, Mr.. E.
A. Sites, Captain w. Thomson, Captain
p. r.. Clark, Captain G. A. Raynor,
William Stewart, S. A. Joynes and 0.
l.. Parker, of the Eastern Shore Steam
boat Company. The dimensions Of the
Pocomolxe are; Length, 170 feet; breadth
of beam, 33 feet; depth of hold, 8 feet
inches. She will have vertical, sur
face condensing beam engine, cylinder
SO inches in diameter, by 8 foot stroke,
arranged with Sickles cutoff, and will
have one boiler, with capacity of go
pounds of steam to the square inch.
She will have wheels Is feet in diame-
ter, with buckets of the feathering pat
tern, and is expected to develop speed
of Is miles an hour. She will have go
staterooms, finished with hardwood
trimmings, and free berths in cabins for
first and sccond-class passengers. The
Pocomoke will be placed on the line
about April 1st, and will run between
Baltimore and Snow Hill. A large
crowd witnessed the launch.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-05
Funeral of senator 1rilsnn.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-The remains OF
the late Senator Ephraim X Wilson OF
Maryland, whose death occurred suddenly
on Tuesday evening in this city, left
Washington this morning for interinent in
morrow. Brief, but impressive funeral
services were held in the parlors of the
Hamilton House ut $50 o'clock in the
presence of the bereayed family and a
large number Of senatorial and personal
friends Conspicuous among the mourners
were the President and Vice-President,
Senators Gorman, Gray and Higgins beside
a large number of other members of the
upper house, representatives, officers Of
the army and navy. Governor Jackson
Joined the party in Baltimore.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-05

Judgment has been entered by Phila-
delphia and Wilmington creditors against
the firm of Philips & Kane, dealers in
composed of Charles G. Philips and frank
Kane. Mr. Phillips withdrew about four
years ago, and Mr.. Kane has since con-
tinued the business under the old firm
name. Mr.. Kane stated this morning that
he lost very heavily by fire. in July last, and
has not been able to recover the loss as he
had hoped. He has given judgments to
Wilmington creditors, to protect them as
much rs possible. The store will not be
closed, and negotiations are possible that
MIR. Kane may continue the business.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-05

A cooking main was fought at Baltimore
Thursday, between Wilmington and Ghes-
ter birds. There was a very large attend
ance of sporting men, including about 80
Wilmingtonians. There were seven fights,
Chester winning the first three and Wil-
mington being victorious in the last four,
much to the delight of the Dclawareans
and the disappointment of the sports of
Pennsylvania. In the lust fight the Will
nington bird met the representative from
Chester on very uneven terms, being gabout
eight ounces lighter than its Chester oppo-
nent. There was large amount of betting
on the main, over $500 changing hands.
The Wilmington sports returned home at
an early hour on Friday, their smiling
faces indicating that they not only brought
victory to Wilmington, but also many
dollars.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-05
Death of TWO Aged Ladies'.

ELKToN, Feb. 26. Mrs. Rebecca
Young, hlghly-respected lady of Elk
ton, died this afternoon of heart failure,
aged about S6 years. Her maiden name
was Ricketts,, and she was sister Of
William H. Ricketts,, who served term
as clerk of the circuit court for Cecil
county many years ago. Her husband
has been dead number of years. Mrs.
Mary McCreery, widow of the late
Thomas McCreery, died this morning at
the residence of Henry Wood, her son-in-
law, about three miles south of Elkton.
She was in her eighty-seventh year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-05
Looking for q, H. Newell.

On Thursday, February 18th, letter
was published in The GAZETTE,
from Miss May Clark, Akron, Ohio, adj
dressed to Mayor Harrington and maxi
ing inquiry as to relatives of Charles II.
Newell, who were supposed to reside
here. Since then Postmaster Stewart
has received further inquiries. Newell
was killed in the northwest during the
recent Indian troubles. Any informa-
ton may be sent to Miss Clark at the
Arlington Hotel, No. 100 West Market
street, Akron, Ohio.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-05

Catholic Hall Company has obtained
possession of the dwellings Nos. 715 and
former to Mrs. NJ. A. Foote and the
latter to George b. McClees, each for
one year. Both buildings will be razed
which will be occupied by Catholic
societies, will be erected on their sites.
pant of the building No. 715 King
street, is erecting handsome residence
on Washington street between Eighth
and Ninth and will remove there next
month.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-05
co,Iector of oyster Revon,,o.
NUIftVFUF UI O35ttT NUNHIlUHs
Special Correspondence of Gazette and JONI

Special Correspondents OF Gazette and journal
Dover, Feb. 26.-Goyernor Reynolds
to-day appointed Alexander Minner of
Bowers, Sonth Murderkill hundred,
oyster revenue collector to succeed
Joseph Hopkins. Mr.. Minner is a
school teacher and well-known Demo-
crat. This is the first office he has held
He was spoken of as senator at the last
election and could have secured the
nomination but he declined in favor Of
Ex-Governor Hall. The office pays
about $500 per year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-05
restrictions on Foreign Diplomas.

SrRINGFIEfD, ILL.,, Feb. 27.-The Illinois
State Board of Health has decided that
hereafter il will recognize no foreign
diploma until such diploma confers tGe
right to practice medicine in the country
III which il was granted. This rule applies
10 Austrian, German, Russian and Swiss
diplomas, unless the holders have passed
the state examinations which entitle them
10 practice in those countries. 1t applies
also TO Canadian diplomas unless the
holder be licentate of the College of
Quebec.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-05
Funeral of Cecil,s historian.

ELKroN, Feb. 25.-The funeral Of
George Johnston, historian of Cecil
county, was held this morning at 10
o'clock, from his late residence There
was large attendance of prominent
people. The Rev. S. M. Osmond, D. D.,
pastor Of the Elkton Presbyterian
Church, read the service and made an
address. The Rev. Charles Hill offered
prayer. The services We're shortened,
owing to the serious illness of Mr..
Johnston's widow and her sister, Mrs.
Ferry.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-05

The Grand Lodge Of Maryland, New
Jersey, Delaware and Virginia, A. o.
U. W., will hold its annual session in
Odd Fellows Hall, this city, beginning
on March 18th and continuing two or
three days. About 1S0 delegates, repre-
senting membership of about 5000
will be present. During the session the
Clayton House will be the headquarters
of the grand body.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-05
Verdict Against the M. q n. r. II.

Mary NJ. Ash Of Coatesville, Pa, was
yesterday week awarded a verdict in the
Chester county court of $500 against
the Wilmington s. Northern railroad.
Mrs. Ash brought suit to recover $50, 900
for the death of her husband, who wa9
killed on the Wilmington & Northern
railroad in 1889.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-05
Divorced in Chlcngo Courts.

7. j. Newcomb of Chicago, ILL.,, writes
THE GAZETTE that Jerome Sutton,
formerly Of Wilmington, Del, was
granted divorce from his wife, Jennie
L. Sutton, on February 18Th. Mrs.
Sutton is the daughter of ex-Chief Of
Police James L. Hawkins of Whining
ton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-05

WASHINGTON, D. G., Feb. 26,-As
soon as the Sundry Civil Appropriation
rbill had been gotten through the Senate
to-day Mr.. Cameron called up the Sem
ate bill appropriating S2,000,000 for a
new mint buildingat Philadelphia which
was passed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-05

LAUREL, DEL, February 26.-The
body fsJob Cooper, a well-known
farmer, who left his home in Pottsville
Monday, was found in the swamps
near his home, crushed. A wife and six
children survive him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-05

A contribution of s25 for the Schultz
family has been received by the Equitable
Guarantee and Trust Company from John
NJ. Rogers, No. 1901 Delaware avenue.
The Equitable Company will acknowledge
receipt of all contributions sent them for
this nllrpOse,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-05

Mrs. NJ. L. Preiser, formerly of this city,
now a resident of Hanover, Germany, is
visiting relatives in Delaware, and at
present the guest Of Mrs. William Shultz
Of ST. Georges. Mrs. Preiser will remain
in America several months.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-05

Thomas Russell, No. sos West Eighth
street. has received an increase of pension;
also William II. Russum of st. Georges,
SO month pension, under the new law.
The pensions We're secured by Colonel
John Wainwright.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-05

Edward Wilson and George Jones
played 21 games of pool, in Harding's
pool and billiard rooms Friday after
noon, for the alleged championship of
Delaware. Wilson won eleven of the
games. Jones wants return match for
a stake.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-05

Original Pensions have been granted
Joseph B. Bunting, George II. johnson
and Thomas Paryis of Delaware.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-05

Downey, turned up all right The Santa
Fc road to San Diego is in bad condition
and may not be opened for a week. The
Yuma board of trade has appealed to
this city for aid. AT the latest it will be
several days before communication is
resumed with the east by either Santa
Fe or the Southern Pacific railroads.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-05
HAWAIrS DEAD KING.
Strange Scenes in Honolulu on the
Arrival of His Body.

The Queen Tries to Throw Herself From
a Balcony to Deatf--Preparations for a
.FaynIIs NVaIcoma Turned IA, Grief
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-23
The Emerson Corcert

The Walter Emerson concert COM
pany gave very delightful perform
ance at the Opera House last night, be-
ing greeted with large and apprecia-
tive audience. Misses Fowler, Webb
and Babcock were at their best, and in
their respective parts earned well de-
served encorcs. Mr.. Walter Emerson
sustained his reputation MS one OF the
foremost cornctists in the land. Mr..
Edwin NJ. Shoncrt, the pianist, had a
great deal OF work to do, but his efforts
were not appreciated as they should
have been. Taken altogether it is as
pleasing an entertainment OF its class
that has ever been given in this city.