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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-26
THREE SHQTS At 4 THIEE


"A aItNtt Aehso ehu f'"NtN'SAhA
Escape From his Cnpturers.
On Monday as residentof over Third
street bridge was leaving the house of
Mrs. Elizabeth Powell, No. 1918 b
street, the aged lady who celebrated the
Goth anniversary of her birth Monday,
he noticed man in the yard trying to
get at the hen roost. He called to the
burglar to throw up his hands and
come out. The burglar obeyed the com
mand and pistol in hand his capturer
marched him down the street. Suddenly
the thief made a break and got away.
He was told to halt and as he did not
three shots were fired alongside and
above the fugitive in order to scare and il
possible stop him. The burglar on
tinued on the run, however, when un-
eXpectedly some one came out OF a
house ahead of the runaway when he
was caught again.
The two capturers then marched tho
man ahead of them towards the neigh
boring residence of policeman. The
| thief however was watching his oppor-
tunity and suddenly AS the two who
where following had got separated he
cleverly got the unarmed man in posi-
ton between himself and the one hold.
ing the pistol and then vanished in the
darkness at lighting speed. The mar
with the pistol explains that he did noi
| like to shoot dead at the thief because
the pistol was big old-fashioned ont
and if u bullet had hit him it would
have made terrific hole in him and
would have killed him at once.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-26

PORTSMOUTH,, Feb. 24-Admiral Of
the fleet, Sir g. 7. Phipps Horribly, g.
G. b., was thrown from u tran while ont
driving near Ilamant to-day The
admiral is insensible and is suffering
from cCncnssinu Of tile brain.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-26

In the course Of an editorial contains
ing some timely and pertinent references
to the celebration of the anniversary Of
George Washington's birthday the New
York Herald remarks 1t is lucky for
Washington that he is dead. If he
could come back, visit Washington and
sec what the Senate and House have
been doing, he would probably shake
his fist in the face Of lIoar and talk
about his Bayonet bill in terms which
would melt the type if we tried to print
them. And he might SO far forget
himself as to take Aldrich, who intro
duced the Gag law, by the scrulf of
the neck; and he might visit the
White House to inform Harrison that
his denomination is an iridescent dream;
and-well, the chances are that he
would leave strong smellof sulphur
the various departments as an intima-
In peace, for the people will do all that
in his stead, They are getting wroth
over the disappearance Of the surplus
the CHASTITY Mckinley bill, the jobs, aeals
and shams Of the Republicans,andin ls0s
will establish clear-handed, old-faHh
toned, patriotic and Democratic regime
which will make that bronze horse il
Union Square neigh in approval and hi
illustrions rider bow his head and slnil,
on a redeemed people, .....-..s...e 49,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-26

Without any intention of commenting
upon the guilt or innocence of Inspector
Franklin B. Cotton, whose fate will soon
be determined by jury of his fellow
citizens, it may be said that the evidence
brought out by his trial in court reflects
upon two Federal officials in this city in
q manner that is far from creditahle.
The evidence to which we allude was
that referring to the alleged defect in
the naturalization papers of some citi-
zens of the Twelfth Election district,
which defect was made the pretext for
refusing their votes. In order to have
clear understanding upon this point, the
Chief Justice called upon Mr.. S. r.
Smith, clerk of the United States courts,
whose explanation was, in substance, as
follows:
He said they had three kinds Tof natu-
raliZation papersl, one of which was for
those who were minors when they came to
this country, another for foreigners who
had served in the army, and the third Tor
those who had been here for years. some
time ago he ordered some of the latter to be
printed, and when they came he discov-
cred an error, which caused them to be
condemned. Just before the election,
Marshal Mahaffy and some other gentle
men, asked him to furnish each election
inspector who wished one, with a copy Of
the condemned papers, so that he could
compare any papers that might be pre-
scented with it, and he did so.
This is most remarkable revelation.
Mr.. Smith admits, by this testimony,
that there was no suspicion of fraud
connected with the papers obtained by
these naturalized citizens, but that they
simply contained an error caused by the
printer. The applicants complied with
all the requirements of the law, took the
oath of allegiance to the government
of the United States, paid the fees eX-
acted of them by the clerk Of the court
and departed with the assurance thai
they were full-fedged citizens of the
United States And so they were, despite
the Typographical error with which
their papers were marred.
Obviously it was Mr.. Smiths plair
duty, when he discovered the error il
the naturalization papers, to hunt up al
parties to whom these erroneous docu
ments had been issued, and give then
correct papers at his own expense. In
stead of this he furnished copies of them
correct papers to Marshal Mahaffy an,
other partisan workers, in order that tn
men who had been duped by his own off
cial carelessness might be waylaid at tn
polls and tricked out of votes to whicl
they were justly and honestly entitled
1t seems incomprehensible that gen
tleman of Mr.. Smiths intelligence an,
personal integrity, holding the response
BILE position of clerk of the United State
courts, should have consented to len
himself to such a miserable scheme q
political trickery, and were it not 70
his admission upon the witness stand
would not be generally credited. AS 70
Marshal Mahafly, he is just the sort (
pot-house politician to delight i
political villainy of this sort.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-26
john WANAMAKER

N Office Is HEhEBY GIVEN THAT
!, \ Tho annual meeting of the Brhndswihes
Hundred Association for the recovery q
stolen horses md the deiec ion Of III ewes VIII
be held u! the hotel 81 Edward Sell y, on SAT-
uIthAl, March 18th, 1891, ut = O'clock, y. M
febl9-3t HENRY Nj. BARLOW, serteiafy
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAI
! shall apply to the General Assembly ~
this tession for divorce from my hnsn,,,' u
Jonn W. Clark. ANNE CL MIS-.
January q, lSaL ians9-im
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-26

In the Maryland public schools, 10
cording 10 the statistics just compiled
there are 1896 teachers, Of whom 3,34f
are white and $50 colored. The pupils
number 14s, a24 white and 36, or colored
a total Of ls4,s5I,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-26

IldlT SttiCk upon d Siouild vi
most delicate texture should
accurately describe a raving
black novelty-very stylish.
The step between the stupidity
homely and the brightly ele-
giant is short. The art comes
in knowing how to take it.
More about blacks soon.
Inadvertent, but quite nat
ural has been the interna-
tional turn which our Dress
Goods talk has taken for some
days. English and French
have had much attention
not all they deserve-but it
would be far from fair if a
group of choice German fab
RIGS should escape immediate
notice.
They do not show great
original glory Of novelty, but
their place is unique and their
presence absolutely essential
to a complete Dress Goods
stock.
Read Of them, then you'll
want to see them. The Chew
lot stripes will amuse you. 1t
is Alexander and not Hans
that you think of-so COM
pletely has the German caught
the ensemble of the Scotch
man. They are in grey and
yellowish shades, the latter SO
like naxen hair in hue that
you wonder if blue eyes are
not rolled somewhere in the
piece. ST a yard, 40 inches.
The Chief German interest
centres in some dainty twilled
Melanges Of which there are
twenty-seven styles, tans and
grays, plain, plaids and stripes,
SLIPS, as inches. The twill
is fine as a hair, the fabric
firm, and the effect for full
Suit Costumes, very elegant.
Shelf neighbors and similar
in material and texture are
some tans and grays with zig
gag, MISUNDERSTANDING sort
Of wear and hair line stripes.
The silver grays and delicate
tans are full Of the spring
spirit, $I.25, as inches.
At the same counters are
the Bedford Cords Of light
weight for Dresses. The eyes
of old tailors sparkle as they
tell Of old time Bedford Cords.
,, But that glory departs when
. Women's Dress claims the
, fabric as it does now.
The Serges also clamor for
notice, but they will not clamor
! long. The story is worthy.
]. Twill be in order soon.
r |
Warm enough now to trun-
: die the baby out Of doors.
. Have you a carriage for the
little midget Five dollars
) will get a really cosy, com
5 Portable Coach. Of course
\ there won't be many frills
!, about-just straightforward
/ business. But the little chap
: pie or missile won't know the
I difference. If mamma wants
t something better for the wee
= bit smiler here it is; almost
any price up to a score OF dol
! lars or so. Or we'll make a
:. carriage to your order, no
matter how rich you say it
: shall be.
The new Book Table ! Do
you keep track Of ite There's
: no easier way to be in touch
with the book doings of pub
! fishers everywhere. Almost
7 before the binding is dry on
! the first of first edition you
? see the book on the New Book
! Table.
t Non Books-
< The Light Of the World. Edwin
Arnold, SLIPS,
In paper covers, 40c
S Shely's Poems tnew, popular edi-
tom S1.35.
Katharine Won Bora Martin
: Luther's wife, 75c.
! Mrs. Thrale tMrs. Piozzi), $1.90.
, Jamesons Story of the Rear Col
VI umn (Stanley's Expedition $3.50.
4 Journal Of VIM. Maclay, $1,70.
y A Washington Bible Glass. Gail
o Hamilton, $1.10.
Rich Mnnpktnn Hnurhton fFirst
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-26

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.--The nomina.
ton of Charles Foster of Ohio, as Sec,
rotary Of the Treasury has been con.
firmed by the Senate.
The Rev. V. NJ Riordan has become
rector Of the Episcopal church at Milton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-26
Dissatisfied with the q. a. r. Election.

Dissatisfied with the G. A. II. Election.
Special CORRESPONDENCE ot daze:te and journal
MILFORD, Feb 2l.--'fhe friends Of Will
liam Il. Hopkins are very much dissatis-
fled at the manner in which the election Of
officers of the q. A. r. was held at New
Castle. Mr. Hopkins was the leading can
didate for Department Commander and
received the majority Of one of all the
votes cast, the poll resulting rs for Hop
lyins and IS for Green, the opposing candi-
date, Two Hopkins votes were thrown
out however, and Green was declared
elected, the vote standing 70 for Green to
"A for Hopkins. Mr.; Hopkins friends
claim that he was really elected, as he re-
ceived the largest number of votes cast,
but was declared beaten. The two votes
thrown out were lying one inside the other,
as they were only folded once, and it was q
very easy matter to see they were not folded
| together on purpose as was commended, hut
! that it was an accident. There was 15l
ballots cast and Isl members present. so il
was impossible to stuff the box. Some OF
Hopkins friends here are very indignant
at the manner in which the whole affair
] was conducted
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-26

At sale q fancy trotting stock in
Lexington, KY, Thursday, Anteeo, a
famous Electioneer stallion, brought the
Unprecedented price Of $4,000. This
Is horse flesh luxury that none but the
very rich can even nope to indulge in,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-26

Mrs. Bayard Taylor, widow of the
deceased author, poet and traveller, will
return to old Kennett Square next May.
She and her daughter, who have been
in Germany for several years, intend
spending a quiet summer among their
old friends and scenes of former years.
OF course they will visit Ccdarcroft
their former home, where the famous
Bayard Taylor spent SO many years
but which has since passed into Other
hands. They will reside in the house
where the dead writer's parents lived in
the Square. Mrs Taylors daughter
was married about two years ago
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-26

The supreme court of Pennsylvania
decided Monday that the shooting of
pigeons from traps is not cruelty to ami
mails within the meaning Of the law
The case arose from the arrest of mem
Der of the Philadelphia Gun Club for
participating in apigeon shooting match
on December 14th, 1887. He was tried
before Judge Yerkes and convicted Of
cruelty to animals, it having been
proved that one of the birds he shot was
wounded and afterwards killed by
another member of the club, according
to rule and custom. The bird so killed
was at once sold for food. Judge Pax
son, in oyerruling Judge Yerkes, said
that the supreme court did not desire to
say that there might not be cruelty at a
| pigeon shooting match, but the facts in
this case as found by the jury did
not bring it within the law pro
hibiting cruelty The decision is Of
great interest to sportsmen everywhere
as shooting at clay pigeons is consid
cleu Vastly lSes cAIltlilE tlIdl sHo9lllis
ut live birds. At the same time, there
is ample warning in the decision tina
sportsnen must kill the birds quickly
and not mutilate them and permit then
to remain in torture until death end
their suiferings. Pigeon-shooting is /;
doubtful kind Of sport at best, but it ha
many earnest Vataries and recGrnlzet
place in tho category Of outdoor amu4e
ments. The Pennsylvania decision
stamps it with the laws approval, bu
still makes it necessary that it be con
Quoted with due regard to the dictate
of humanity.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-26
SONS or TINE REr0LuTIoN.
Meeting Last Night mt the Clayton House
in Commcnoration of Washington's
Rirthday,


Mee'tng iAtst Nisitt ~ 'io siaStoi 'i""so
in Commemoration of Washington's
nirthdav
n,,.' ss,'.;,.,, ,,f ~, Sons ce tlo Royo.
nc society," " the ,oohS " Wy hcIo-
luton met atthe Glaytoh House MONDAY
evening. Among nose present were
the Rev. i. G. Littell, d. D., a. D.,
Woodmad, SpottsWood Garland, ESQ,
s s, Adams. Frank II. Carswell, Peter
Il Avars TIlwood n. Craig. Milo w.
~ ~. " Il orinhv T. n ionns
Iocke, ~ "; S ~ - 49,. l., ooii M
George 9. Marshall and other pr.
Littell presided and Frank II, CarsWell
was secretary.
The meeting was mainly to recognize
the anniversary of Washington's birth
An Tbe nronnsed act of inrnrnoratinn
was read and adopted and ordered sent
the Legislature tof passase ~ is pro-
posed to hoid Pubic Meeiihg ~ an
early date; Inc 9 u o. tnc society
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-26

In an effort to counteract the effect of
the exposure of the partisan action Of
Sussex county's Republican levy court
in putting the names of Republicans
only in the boxes from which the jurors
for the county court were drawn, a
statement has been prepared showing
that from 1881 to 1888 the juries Of that
county We're Democratic in political
sentiment by large majority.
This is undoubtedly true, and it is not
at all surprising under the circum-
stances. During this period the levy
court was composed entirely Of Demo
Gratis, and il was perfectly natural that
in selecting names to go into the boxes
from which the juries We're to be drawn
many more Democrats than Republicans
were taken. The same is true of the
Democratic levy court Of New Castle
county.
But, Notwithstanding the fact that
more Democrats Than Republicans Were
placed upon these iuries, no question q
partisanship was ever raised until thu
Republican members of the SUSSEX
county levy court deliberately denied IL
the Democratic members Of that bod,
the right to place in the jury box til,
names 70 represent their respective hun
dreds The Republican members, smpl,
because they We're in the majority, as
sumed the right to make up the iur.
lists not only for their own hundred
hut for the hundreds represented by tn
Democratic minority, and the name
protTered by the latter were ruthlessl
rejected. The result was grand an
petit iuries almost solidly Rcpublica
and selected with this end in view.
This is how and where partisanshi
was first considered in selecting iuril
in Delaware. Il was a despicable &C
for which not the slightest plea Of just
tication can be interposed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-26
No yerdict in the Cotton Case.

AS had been generally anticipated,
the jury in the Cotton case divided
politically, the two Republican members
holding out for acquittal, and the other
nine tone member having been excused
on account Of sickness) voting for a
conviction. They were, therefore, dis
charged and the case will probably be
retired at the May term Of court. There
was no doubt in the public mind that
the case against Cotton had been well
proven, but after the partisan action Of
the Republican members Of the grand
jury in the United States district court
in ignoring bill against Cotton and at
the same time indicting two Democratic
election officers upon testimony not
half so convincing as that produced
against the famous inspector of the
Twelfth Election district, no one was
particularly surprised that the two
Republican members of the trial jury in
the county court should hold out for a
verdict of not guilty.
The result is more to heregretted than
verdict of acquittal would have been,
even in the face of the conclusive evil
| dence produced to establish the guilt of
the accused. 1t is a clear instance Of
partisanship forcing itself within the
sacred precincts Of the jury box and
varying the Judgment of the jurors
into whose custody the issue was en-.
trusted, to be determined according to
theevidence." Upon no other hypothesis
can the position of the two dissenting
iurymen be accounted for, after a re-
view of the testimony and in the light
of the convincing charge delivered by
Chief Justice Comegys. This charge
by the way, we are informed by oul
morning Republican contemporary
appeared to disregard the evidence
altogether" 1t did nothing Of the sort
It was calm, logical, but thoroughly
dispassionate review of all the fact!
bearing upon the case at issue, and L
assume that it was otherwise is de
liberate insult to the honorable gentle
llidH Nnpi stlSCtcd " u bCllOtIdtlI "
ecutiye to occupy the highest Judicial
station in the State without the shadow
of consideration for his political aflliia
tons, has so acceptabiy fulfilled thu
trust reposed in him. 1t does not lii
in the mouth Of any man or an,
journal to accuse Chief lustic
Comegys of a disregard Of tn
slightest duty enjoined upon him by tn
requirements Of his honorable position
and the scandalous assertion by on
morning contemporary is baseles
SANDER that justly merits the seyeres
condemnation.
1t may be that the Cotton case will b
retired at the May term Of court If Sc
it is TO be hoped that it will be decide
upon its merits and not hinge upon tn
political complexion Of the jury.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-26

The bill prepared by Judge Ball of
the municipal court, and by him taken
to Dover Monday, providing fora system
of labor for tramps and vagabond pris
oners committed to New Castle Jail,
will be found in full in our local
columns.
Judge Balls bill contemplates very
practical system of labor, which will be
of great benefit to the county, and will
not interfere in any way with the labor
of honest mechanics. It simply pro-
vides for the purchase of stone by the
levy court, which stone shall be depos,
tied in the Jail yard and there broken to
q size suitable for road matchmaking
purposes by the tramps and "bums"
who now pass the terms of their inn
prisonment in vicious and non-paying
| idleness.
Judge Balls plan possesses the merit
of cheapness and simplicity, combined
with the real essence of the reform it is
intended to effect, the provision Of suit
able labor for the prisoners in our Jail
The necessary material will cost but a
slight sum, there will be no need for
the employment of force Of guards to
oversee the prisoners while atwork, and
the results of the labor will be of great
benefit in putting the roads of the
county in good condition. 1t will be as
| cheap method of securing good roads
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-26

Coroner Charles Il. Sparks Thursday
granted Il death certificate in the case Of
John II. Robbins, u colored infant who
died suddenly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-26
atanamtaker's.

hair stuck upon a ground of
most delicate texture should
accurately describe a raving
black novelty-very stylish.
The step between the stupidity
homely and the brightly ele-
giant is short. The art comes
in knowing how to take it.
More about blacks soon.
Ameryka. (Toledo, Ohio) 1889-1891, 1891-04-25
Plany Wilhelma.

Bismark postawi} swa kandydature
do parlamentu niemieckiego W Gees
temunde i pomlmo gwaltownej a.
gitacji. -. ME zosta} obrany. Handy
dat socjalistow ma Cd niego o kilka-
dziesiat g}os6w wiecej. Przyjsc musi
do drugiego, scislejszego wyboru.
w razie, jezeli Bismarkowi po-
wiedzie sic W parlamencie doprowa-
dzi6 do po}aczenia sic konserwaty-
stow z nacyona}liberafami zyskat
tym sposobem wiekszost mad stron-
n'ctwami rzadoweml, zamierza &C.
sarz-natychmiast parliament rozwia-
zac i ogfosic nowe wybory.
Ameryka. (Toledo, Ohio) 1889-1891, 1891-04-25
kOniec WychOdztWa.

Policya niemiecka odwozi cod4ien-
ME Bremen do Berlina setki wy
chodzc6w Polski, kt6rym agenci
obiecall bezp}atna podr6z okretami
do Brazylji. Poniewaz Rad brazylij-
ski, poczawszy cd dnia 10 Kwietnia
ME wypfaca juz premij "a przyw6z
emigrantow, przeto towarzystwa tran
sportowe darmo ich ME przewoza. Il
Berlina odstawiaja Niemcy wycho-
dzc0w powrotem do oiczyznY.
Ameryka. (Toledo, Ohio) 1889-1891, 1891-04-25

ale i winowajcow moga dobrze uka-
rae. Gdyby robotnicy teraz wyvo}ali
bunt, to by sprawe dla siebie po.
psuli.
w piatek wojsko dosta}o nakaz.
aby miejscowost tutejsza opuscit, a
kapitalisci roztelegrafowali po swie-
Gle fa}szywa wiadomos6, re robotnicy
wywo}ali nowy bunt. To jest kiam.
Stwo.
Herszt Ramsey rozesla} zawiado-
mienie robotnikom, ably domy (houzy)
kompaniczne opuscili W przeciagu
10 dni. kazdy robotnik moze to u
niewaznit W nastepujacy spos6b:
jak ostatni dzieh nadejdzle, to "a
niesc rent czyli komorne, do sedzie-
go (eskwajera), wtedy MONA mie-
siac bezpiecznie mieszkat; jaSby
ma drugi miesiac Ramsey przys}a}
znow zawiadomienie, to zn6w ist do
sedziego t. d. w TAXI spos6b moze
Ramsey'mu peknie z6}6 cd z}osci.
O przebiegu sprawy w sadzie it.p.
doniose w swoim czasie.
Jaceh' Z Kok,sidrni.
Ameryka. (Toledo, Ohio) 1889-1891, 1891-04-25

Dra. II. G.. Borisowicza, bo odebra}
on najlepsza limfe dla waksynacji
Chicago. Adres: 553 Nebraska ave.