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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-19

Clark, president of the Washington &
Norfolk Steamboat CO.; Col. Joseph G.
Mckibbin, John ]. Callahan, superin-
tendent OF construction of the steamer;
John Chamberlain, George g. Gorham,
II, kilburn, Charles Mades, b. L. Black
ford, j. w. Wagner, Charles w. Kinog,
George @. Hazleton, M. w. Burridge, S.
Q. kamage, w. Sadler, w. Peters, John
Boyd, John Potter, 9. w. Ridley,
Thomas Adams, Capt l.. l.. Blake, r..
i. Baker, James Clark, w. W. Nc
Cullough, w. II. Dennis, W. K. Mend
inhall, John Starbuck, Capt. j. B. Davis,
and II. N. Sackett of Washington; Capt.
George Il. Norton, editor of the Marine
JoarRdt, New York; Thomas A.. Nc
Dayit and II. L. Poor Of Baltimore; j.
W. CAST and Gen. v. d. Gruner of
Norfolk, Va, and II. Libby Of Fortress
Monroe.
Representatives of THE GAZETTE,
Republican and Mems were also present.
The ladies of the party included Mrs.
II. L. Cause, Mrs. NJ. b. Walker, Mrs.
w. Harold Smith, Miss Sellers, Miss A.
Finn, Miss Madge Cause, Miss Dram,
Miss Sue Patterson
John Chamberlain one of the guests
was the famous restauranter of Wash
ington, who is building 100000 hotel
at Old Point Comfort He is famous
for the excellence of his hostelerie and
his jollity as raconteur.
This trial trip was Thomas John
sons first outing on the maiden trip of
a boat, a fact that was surprising, mas
much as Mr.. johnson has aided in the
construction of scores and scores of
boats during his long connection with
the company, extending back over 40
years.
Everybody enjoyed the outing yester-
day week, and the trip was exceed
ing " pleasant, except it was rather too
prolonged for those who desired to catch
Washington and New York trains. The
boat will probably be ready for her
route by April 1st.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-19
SUNDIK-soHooI CONTENTION
A Gathering of Various Evangelical
Denominations at Milford.

Denominations at Milford.
The fourth annual State Sunday-school
convention will be held on April I'd and
Sd in Milford. Each Sunday-school in the
State is entitled to send three delegates
one of whom shall be the superintendent.
Every pastor in regular service is ex-oflicio
member of the convention and entitled
to its privileges. Entertainment will be
provided for all delegates during the con-
yentiOn. In order to meet the expenses of
the State and international organizations
schools are asked to agree to, and pay the
following table of proportionate payment
Schools under 150 scholars, 81; schools of
from 150 to $50 scholars, 81; schools of
from $50 to 400 scholars, So; schools of over
400 scholars, s5. Exercises will be as fol-
lows:
On Thursday afternoon, April 2-Con-
vention called to order; service of song;
reading of the Scriptures and prayer; ap-
pointment of committees; service of song;
election of officers; address of welcome;
response by the president; report of treas
urer; report of statistical secretary; report
Of county organizations; service of song
address, indispensable qualifications to
success in teaching" w. H. Foulk; discus
sion; address, Home study of the lesson
by the teacher l.. b. Jones; discussion;
address, Home study of the lesson by the
scholar" G. r. Evans; discussion; service
of song.
In the evening-Seryice of song; reading
of the scriptures and prayer address, 'sThe
Sunday-school as n Missionary Agency"
the kev. J. +. Stonecipher; discussion re-
port of the international convention at
Pittsburg last June, by delegates; service of
song.
Friday morning, April 3d-Meeting of
committees; service of song; reading of the
Scriptures and prayer; address, ''The sun
day-school Library; is it help or hind
rance to the work of the Sundav-school,n
the Rev. George NJ, Hickman; discussion;
address, 'How to Hold Young Men in the
Sunday-school," the Rev. Robert Watt;
discussion; address, "The Relation of the |
Snnday-sehool to the Church." II. S. |
Goldey; discussion; service of song.
Afternoon-Service of song; reading of |
Scriptures and prayer; reports of com
mittees; address, BEST way to conduct the |
Quarterly Review" Z" Mrs.W. X. Crosby; dis |
cussion; address, Primary Work. Miss |
Clara Mendinhall; discussion, "How can
the temperance cause be hest presented /
and worked in our Sunday schools Miss
Josie Fogg; discussion; service of song.
Evening: Service of song: reading of
the scriptures and prayer reports of com
mittees: arrangement for next convention;
Address, "rhe Sunday the hope Of
the nation,' the Rev. w. ]. DuHadway;
discussion; farewell services; service Of
song.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-19

naged colorcd women, Mrs. Hannah
Blackston was burned to death Tuesday
week at her home, three miles from
Townsend, Del. Her clothing caught
fire from the stove. Thefurniture caught
fire also and in few minutes the house
was aflame. The poor woman was
alone and no help being near she was
incremated in the flames which eveled
the dwelling to the ground. The charred
body was discovered in the ruins.
Coron G. Il. Sparks went to Townss
end yesterday week. An inquest wa,
held and verdict given of accidental
death. The woman's remains were
taken to Townsend for inLerment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-19
RUNNING 40 MILES AN HoUR.
A Passenger Tells His Experience in Re
gard to the Accident in Which Patricl
Reddiugton was Killed,

Passenger Tells His Experience in Re-
gard to the Accident in Which Patrick
Reddington was Killed.
A resident of this city, who was
aboard the train which caused the death
of Patrick Reddington last Tuesday
week wishes to make the following
statement in regard to the accident:
1T was the train known as No. 36,
the Baltimore paper train. Being 20
minutes late, it was running at the rate
Of about 40 miles an hour, or about "a
miles more tnan the laws of the State
allow. There was no signal of danger
in the form of whistle or bell,
to warn the man of approaching
danger, although the writer well knows
it is not the proper place to walk. But
the engineer of that train should have
given the man some warning. The
brakes were never put on until after the
occurrence, or the writer with his four
years of constant travel would have
perceived it the instant they were ap-
piled"
The writer of the above makes addi-
tional, but general, statements which
do not bear direct reference to the Incl
dent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-19
FERRIS IND UsTRIfL scHooL.
Election of Officers on Thursday and
AppOintment of Stnndinr- f,nrnrait4aan

1ISttioh VI OAhterS ON thurSdaY and
appointment of Standing Committees.
At the meeting of the managers of the
Ferris Industrial School held at the office
of DIR. Caleb Harlan, No. 70s Market
street, on Thursday, the following officers
were elected President, DR., Caleb Harlan;
Nice-presidents, Hon. Leonard Il. Wales
and T. Taylor Cause; Treasurer Henry q,
Robinson; Secretary, Wilmer Palmer.
The following standing committees were
appointed:
Executve-Alfred Gawthrop, George S.
Capellc, c. W. Weldn, Elizabeth w. Men
dinhall, Francis l.. Garrett.
Finauce-Alfred D. Warner, C. Wesley
Weldin, Joseph l., Carpenter. Jr., Lindley
G. Kent, Wilmer Palmer.
lndenturing-Lind G. Kent, Lewis T.
Bush, ] Taylor Cause, NJ. i. Spruance, ].
w. II. Watson.
Schools-Elizabeth NJ. Bailey, Margaret
Nj; Bush, $. NJ. Pcnnypackor.
Law-Hon. Leonard II. Wales, Hon.
Charles i. Lore, Lewis THOMPSON.
Woodsde Farm--R Lewis Armstrong,
Alfred Gawthrop, George G. Lobdell. "
Honsehold-l Elizabeth w. Mendinhall,
Francis l.. Garrett, NJ. L. Spruance, Mar.
garct W. Bush, $. NJ. Pennypacker, Eliza
beth NJ. Bailey, Lindley G. Kent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-19
THE ssO,ooo DIRECT Tx.
The Full List of Those Who Paid is Now
at the Revenue Office in Washington,
ID. a.

at the Revenue Office in Washington,
ID. G.
Franklin A. Taylor, bookkeeper for J.V.
Carlisle Il Company was the commissioned
United States assistant assessor for Will
mington when the $40, 900 direct tax. which
has been ordered refunded to Delaware,
was collected. Mr.. Taylor says the books
with the full list of names of taxpayers is
now deposited in the internal revenue de-
partment in Washington. George B. Dixon
of Dover was United States assessor for the
State. G H. b. Day Of Dover was United
States collector of the tax. There were l6
assistant collectors throughout Delaware.
The assessment was compiled at the Gus
tum house on the second floor. As well
as Mr.. Taylor recollects the rate of assess
ment was l-l0 Of per cent.
There is Il great deal Of misapprehension
in the city in regard to the question as to
what receipt holders are entitled to be re-
funded. Ii was not an income tax but a
special direct tax on real estate. The re-
cent enactment by Congress is to refund
the $4,000 (S70,300) paid by the State of
Delaware to the United States in 1855. The
tax was levied about thecose of the war. II
was made pro rata upon every foot of
ground in the State. 1t was a landed
property tax strictly. No personal property
was taxed at this time. 1t did not cover
furniture, stocks, bonds, manufactured
goods, shopkeepers' articles, only real
estate, 1t is upon this last special direct
tax among the various taxes levied here
during the war that the money is to be re-
funded
The sum of $40, 300 was collected and re-
mitted to Washington. The record books
with all the Delaware names and payments
are there. The Wilmington receipts bear
the name of Deputy Collector John S.
Prettyman with the internal revenue seal
and, Mr.. Taylor thinks, the words "Direct
or special tax" printed on the receipt The
holders of war tax receipts on tax levies
made in Wilmington prior to this, have
no right whatever to collect anything from
the $4,000.
Mr.. Taylor remembers about the year
20 Samuel Harrington introducing one of
the Washington internal revenue auditors
to him. Conversation was upon the sub
ject of the landed property tax when the
auditor remarked that Delaware was the
only State in the Union which had sent in
to the government an excess of its quota.
This referred to the difference between
$50, 900 and So 300.
Mr.. Taylor estimates that surprising
there We're 10000 landowners assessed
throughout the State, the average payment
was less than 81 His impression is that
the great mass of holders of receipts on ac-
count Of this $4,000 refunding would not
think the money worth the trouble they
would be put to to prove their claims.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-19
BdT.IRD-LEWENHAuPT.
Miss Ellen 3ayard to Become Countiss
Ina a

v III U1I zkFT1I sU'
Cards of invitation announce the mar
riage of Miss Ellen daughter of ex-
Secretary Of State Rayard and Count
Lewenhanpt on April I'd at Delamore
Place, the Bayard mausion. The groom
is native of Sweden and at present Is en-.
ployed as a naval architect with the
Harlan e. Hollingsworth Company
He has resided in America some two
of three years. Count Lewenhaupts
father, it is stated, is an extensive ship
builder in Sweden, and the sons mission
here is to study American methods Of ma
rine construction. The father is also a
dom of Sweden. The groom-eiect, it Is
stated, met his tiance during her fathers
term as Secretary of State, through the
Swedish minister at Washington, by whom
he was presented to the secretary and his
family.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-19
INVENTIVE GENIUS IN CELLS.



an Execution Despite the Precautions
Agains, Even a Peep at the Scene.
That NECESSITY is the mother of in
vention" comes to one as truism, and
it found practically exemplification at
the New Castle Jail during the execution
of Shakespeare Reeves few days ago.
The inventive genius of the prisoners
confined in the old pile was taxed to the
utmost in order to appease their morbid
curiosity TO see their fellow prisoner
die on the gallows. However great
might have been the genius, in embryo
in the cells, the walls of the dungeons
and the lack of material to meet the de
nands Of scientific requirement were
lacking.
One of the prisoners with a practical
mind determined upon seeing the exc
cution and sat himself down in medita-
ton. Those occupying cells looking
out into the yard where the execution
took place were within sound of all the
fatal proceedings but the thick wards,
the small size of the windows with their
grated covering shut out the view. The
meditatiye convict was one of these.
He had, like other prisoners doing SEN
tence for penal offences and other small
grade prisoners, been allowed small
mirror by which to perfect his daily
toilet In this he saw the hope of salts
flying his curiosity. By securing the
mirror to the end Of stick-at proper
angle-and projecting it from his cell
window the glass reflected back the
scatfold and a large portion of
the yard. This scientific applica-
tion or discovery he impaired
to his fellow convicts. Whether or not
he sold the use of his reflector to his
comrades for piece of tobacco or i'm
parted the secret upon the royalty of
portion of rations or gratuitously shared
his discovery is not known. But when
the march of the doomed man to death
began the occupants of these cells, look
ing south, whom it was thought had had
their vision of the terrible affair barred,
We're at their places and with mirrors in
hand watched the preparations, and
death reflected on their glasses as dis
tinctly as though they had been on the
jury to attest the judicial death.
This is told as an actual occurrence,
and goes to illustrate the mastery of
perseverance kand determination over
circumstances which, in this particular
instance would have seemed insur-
barriers. The neatness and
effectiveness of the device was a surprise
to every one,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-19

!. Lincoln Lodge, X. of p, has invited
Sparticus Lodge Of Trenton to visit il on
April 14th, on which date there will be a
parade which will be participated in by
the host, Wilmington Division, Uniform
Rank, and the visitors. At the meeting Of
the local lodge next Tuesday evening a
committee of arrangements will be ap-
pointed. Lincoln Lodge paid pleasant
visit to Sparticns Lodgein 1anuarY Of 1850.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-19
big Peach Crop in New Jersey,

The farmers and fruit-growers Of Hunt
erdon and Warren counties, New Jersey
are very iubilant over the signs of big
peach crop. The cold weather of last
month was very beneficial in retarding the
development of the buds and the flowing
source of information places the crop at 4
large one. The buds are now in condi-
ton that insures their safety against any
cold snap that may occur.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-19
A Maryland Editor welded.

AT the Thirteenth Street Methodist Epis-
copa! Church, Philadelphia, on Thursday
Of the late DIR. Flemming, and Charles
Wright, editor of the Easton (NTaryland)
Star, We're married. the ceremony being
performed by the Rev. DIR. Flemming Of
Baltimore, an uncle of the bride, assisted
by the Rev. Enoch Stubbs. DIR. Wilbur NJ.
Vansant, John IL. Adams, Jr., Charles H.
Stout and Charles H. Edenborn were the
lIsherS. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-19

The, inclement weather, Thursday, pre-.
vented a large attendance at the meeting
Of the Farmers Institute at Stanton. DR..
A. \. kaub of Delaware College was ex-
Schools for Farmers Children be I'm
proved ?'' but was not able to be present.
DIR. Neal of Delaware College read an enter
tanning thesis on the culture and growth
of various plants, which was followed bv
general discussion. Another meeting Of
the institute will be held at Stanton. on
Saturday, March 2lst, when DR.. Raub will
deliver his address.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-19

.Pig in the Alley,' is the latest puzzle.
A block of wood with an elevation in the
middle upon which a small smooth space
is enclosed in two pieces of pasteboard, be-
pig, runs. The object is to run the Big IN
to the level space on top of the elevation
and balance it there. It 'is puzzle equally
difficult with ..Pigs in CloQer.n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-19

The Delaware conference, colored,
will meet on April 1st, at Cambridge,
with Bishop Mallalieu presiding. This
is strong conference, having about
$1,000 members and 100000 worth of
church property, The result of the vote
on the woman question in the confer
ence is doubtful.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-19

George Raleigh, farmer Of Farming
ton, Del, was discovered Thursday
morning by the train hands of the Della
ware train coming north, lying along
side the track with his right arm severed
between the wrist and the elbow. He
was found at point between Farming
ton and Greenwood. He was given the
attention possible under the circum-
stances and left in charge of friends.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-19

William Booker, George V. Anderson,
e. ]. Messick, John MinlSer, H. 7. Sar,
gent, Alfred Cochran, George f. Bursley,
J. a. Booker, Lawrence Dugan, Mrs
Sallie Johnson, Mrs. Mary Melvin and
Mrs. Jeanette Spring have been elected
stewards OF Epworth Church for next con-
ference year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-19
Drowned MhiIe Duckinr.

CAMBRIDGE, March 13.-C. Harry Lake,
eldest son of Charles Lake, clerk of the
Circuit Court, of Dorchester county, was
an arm Of the Choptank river, this after
noon, while duck shooting, The body was
recovered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-19

WASHINGTON, March 12th.-Pension
certificates have been issued as follows !:
Issue of February 10th, 1891 Delaware:
Original: John Brown, George Clark
son, David A. English, Hiram Cover
dale, John I, Comerus.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-19

for the admission of the Liberty, was
given its first reading and referred to
the law committee.
Elizabeth s. Taylor was allowed
$46.50, interest on a bond and mort
gage.
On motion of Mr.. Baugh the Board
of Directors of the Street and Sewer
Department was requested to notify the
F., w. & B., Pc B. and w. & N rail-
road companies to put safety gates at
Madison street, and on motion of Mr..
Beale IL was resolved to ask the board
to request that there be appointed
another commission to assess damages
for the removing of part Of building
at the corner of Hutton street and Van
dever avenue, in order that the latter
thoroughfare may be widened. Mr..
Hawkins ridiculed the idea of having
another commission, alleging that there
have been 15 commissions already.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-19
MANS IDEA OF MARRIAGE
"Bab" Gets Some Opinions
on Matrimony.
SOME VERY INTERESTING VIEWS
Do Widows Make the Best
Wives?

Which Marriages Are the Best?--veils
for Girls Who FreokIe--The Feminine
Umbrella of Red--A WoInan's Notion
of Protection.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-03-19

Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journa
New YoRK, March 13.-I have had
three or four letters lately asking me in
different ways what was my opinion oi
marriage. 1t seemed right that they
should be answered, and so l started
out on a journey Of discovery, seeking
for knowledge from wise men. l do
not think that women are capable of
deciding this question, for each one is
certain to judge from her own stand
point and that alone, and SO she cannot
be said to look at the question in an un-
nreindiced WAY.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-12-26
Old People.

J. v. s. Is the only sarsaparilla that old or
feeble people should take. a. the mineral
potash which is in every other sassaparilla
that we know Of, "a under certain conditions
known TO DO emaciating. J. v. S. on the
contrary is purely vegetable aud stimulates
digestion and creates new blood, tho very
thing for old delicate or broken down people.
1t builds them up and prolongs their lives.
A case In point;
Mrs. Delden an estimable and elderly lady
of5l0 Mason ST., $. +. was for months declin-
ing so rapidly as to seriously alarm her family.
Itgot so bad that she was finally afiictcd with
fainting SPELLS. She writes: "while in that
dangerous condition saw some Of the testi-
monials concerning J. V. s and sent for q
bottle. That marked the turning point 1
regained my lost flesh and strength and have
not felt so well in years" That was two
years ago and Mrs Belden is well and hearty
to-day, and still taking J.V.s
II you are Old or feeble and want to BE-
built up. Ask for
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-12-26
STATE HOUSE NOTES.


Alva Udell Of Washington, ID. c.,
was caller. He his connected with
the government land department.
Clerk Geo. w. Davis of the land
Office went to Shedds to spend Sun
day.
Deputy f. w. billiard aud as
sistant from Douglas brought Bertha
Barney, a woman declared insane
at Roseburg, for detention at the
asylum. Elizabeth Rieben Of Hills.
boro, was brought late Christmas
eve TO remain at the same institu-
ti0n.
John II, Johnson, the Astoria
man who was sentenced three years
for stealing . few salmon was
pardoned out Christmas eve. "He
has suffered sufficient punishment
for the crime proved" says the
communication signed by the
governor.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-12-26

THE GERvAIs SPORTS. Christ
mas did not pass of at Gervais
without little festivity in which
City Marshal RObt. Johnson aud
Policeman White were parties of
the first part, and WIN. Holizclaw
and Jos Dickerson played supes
While trying to arrest the latter, his
pll, who's" translated name means
wooden-paw, put in his oar aud
both declared they could not aud
would not be taken alive. Weapons
were flourished aud AS u result Que
sport languishes IN the Geryais
cooler, aud Hol,zclaw was brought
up to salem by Marshal johnson
this morning for safe keeping In the
county Jail. He will be taken back
To be tried Monday aud may serve
u term In the pen.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-12-26

ness men OF Salem aud GO from that
point to Portland, where they have
a daughter, aud iuakc her holiday
visit.
In good old fashioned way did
the citizens keep Christmas on
Kaiser prairie Thursday evening.
The McGinnis Brus., Of Salem,
played music and Santa Claus was
present and made the hearts Of the
little ones happy With candy aud
presents
Christmas eve Judge Strickler, on
behalf of the employees, presented +.
&. Cross Il beautiful silver teapot.
Marketmsster Cross feels proud OF
his gift.
Miss Julia Chamberlain, teacher
of music in the state university of
Washington at Seattle is the guest
Of her brother, Hon. Martin Cham
berlain,
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-12-26

PHARMACISTS. .-Messrs. Louis G
Clarke, w. B. Welch and D. j. Fry
who compose the Oregon state board
of pharmacy, have just announced
the results of their last biennial
examination, which was held at
Salem Dec. 7th. Eight applicants
took the examination, and four were
successful. OF these four gentlemen
two or more had failed on previous
occasion, but not discouraged, they
went home and buckled down 20
hard study. Thus it can be seen
that the work of answering the
many intricate questions is not mere
play, as many people imagine.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-12-26

The facilities Of the present day foi
heP.odnction Of everything that will
ondrce 10 the material welfare aud
omfoFt Of niankiad are almost unlim.
ted. aad when Syrup OF Pigs was FIRST
'roduced Inc world was enriched with
he only perfect laxative known, as Il
8 the only remedy which is truly
7leasing ard refreshing to the taste
md prompt and effeetuai to cleanse
he system gently in the Spring time
Or, in fact, at eny time, aud the better
II is known the riore popular II b
soInes.