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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-30
DoHERS m EsPlss W4R.


The Parties to the Fight for Possession OF
a House go to Law--The Ey.ctors BADLY
Beaten.
special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal
Dover, April Yesterday Efrs. Mary
Thomas appeared before Squire Copper in
the trespass case and gave bail for appear
ance saturday. Seward and Weeders, the
two men who were placed in the honse by
Scotch TO hold possession, were more seri-
ously hurt than first supposed They
We're numerically beaten by the mob, and
are now in critical condition. Last even
ing Mrs Thomas had Officer Melbourne,
Emory Scotch and Constable ]. l.. Ford
arraigned for assault on her. Constable
Ford was acquitted and a hearing waived
in the case of the other two.
Immediately afterward James H. Vane
and Freddie Thomas son of Mrs. Thomas
We're arraigned for the assault on Seward
and Weeders. They gave bail and the war
for the possession of the house goes
merrily on with Mrs, Thomas in possess
sion. There has been considerable excite
ment aroused in the case and both parties
have sympathizers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-30
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rs BLAINE 4 CANDIDATE?
Our Son Russell says He is Not and VIII
Not he.


From Frank T.esies illustrated newspaper,
~. Arkell and Russell u. Harrison, editors.
1t is q violation of no confidence to saw
that Secretary Blaine is not a candidate
for the Republican nomination for the
Presidency next year. That is settled
fact
Not only is Mr.. Blaine not candidate,
but under no circumstances will he con-
sent to the use of his name.
If there seems to be any doubt In tho
mind of the public in reference TO this
matter Mr.. Blaine will in due time and in
his own way utterly, finally and abso-
lutely dispel that doubt. He is ready to do
so now.
When Mr.. Blaine was called to the most
important place in the cabinet he wrote,
i'll reply to the Presidents letter rendering
the appointment (Which letter clearly out
lined the Presidents views, statement
that distinctly implied in the clearest terms
unquestioned and unbending fealty to the
head of the administration, and by no act,
word or intimation has Mr.. Blaine at any
time since left his loyalty open to the
slightest suspicion.
Mr.. Blaine, by virtue of his position is
the chief and most intimate adviser of the
President If the latter will accent re-
nomination he will have no stronger, ADLER
and constant supporter than his Secretary
of State.
So much for prediction that the his
tory of the immediate future will amply
iUstifV
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-30
FOR MILFORD IMPRoVEMEsTs.
The Progressive Element Has a Big Ma
jority--WOmen Have a Vote.

JUFIty--WOmen Have Vote.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal
MILFORD, April 2S.-In accordance with
the act passed by the present session of the
the town lookup to-day to decide The aue I.
ton of bonding the town for $4,000 for
the, purpose Of putting in water works
and electric lights resulted in favor of
the improvements.
Property owners aud lease-land owners,
only, were allowed TO vote and they were
granted one vote for every dollar and frac-
tional part Of dollar of taxes paid.
former did not go to the polls but voted
by proxy. The vote cast was ,l53 for and
l0l against, a majority of 1,052 A number
Of persons who were opposed to the ques-
ton did not vote.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-30

The whereabouts Of Miss Dollie 10.
Downey is anxionsly inquired for through
lessly i'll at his home in Mortonville, Pa.
and desires her immediate presence. The
father has not the girls address but thinks
she lives in this city or Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-30

tain indices; House bills relating to the
residence of u Nanticoke Justice of the
peace; mandatory of the charter of the
Artisans Savings Bank; for the appoint
ment of a State House janitor; to provide
for the payment of certain expenses in
Cured by order of the courts for the pun
ishment of procurors and PROGRESSES; to
amend chapter AS, Vol. XVIIl., Interstate
boundary survey; for the appointment of
an additional notary public for New Castle
hundred; to amend section 2, chapter AZ,
Vol. XVII.
Adversely reported and laid on the table:
House bill relating to the Ferris Industrial
School,
Passed Senate bill to amend chapter
1875, Vol. XVIII, (relating to roads in
Brandywine hundred); House bill trans
ferring William III. Prettyman's farm to
District No. 10, Sussex county; Senate bill
for the relief of the Mitflin Ditch Com
pany House bill to prevent school com
missioners and clerks from misappropriat-
ing funds.
Read first time. House bill for the hene-
fit of the Narrow Dyke Marsh Company.
Passed: House bills transferring Robert
G. Ellegood's farm To Districts A and 100,
Sussex county; for the relief of District 75,
Sussex; to transfer the farm Of Paynter
Fraim from School district No. q, to
School district 80, in Sussex county; to in
corporate the Glynrich Land Company; to
amend an act to lay out new public road
i'll Indian river hundred, Sussex county;
to incorporate the North Side Improve
ment Company; to authorize the erection
OF a drawbridge over Brandywine creek.
On motion of Mr.. Houston, the vote by
which the Senate bill in relation to APP
pointing two detectives for New Castle
county was indefinitely postponed was re-
considered, and its consideration was post
poned.
Adjourned to 1890 tomorrow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-30
Electric Poles Win in west che.,er.

Judge Waddell of the Chester county
(Pa.) courts has refused to grant nnii-
damus forbidding the erection 81 dies IT.
carrying electric wires in the street.
West Chester, Pa. The poles are rs
purpose of carrying the current ~,
electric cars.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-30

(State Superintendent Of Schools BID IN
definitely postponed.
Read and referred: Senate bills author
izing the Wilmington fire department to
elect its chief and assistant engineers; to
incorporate the Industrial Savings Society;
to amend the charter of Smyrna.
Mr.. Ridgely offered joint resolution
appropriating sl25 for the payment Of GER
tain bills connected with the State library.
Adopted.
Passed; House bill supplementary to the
Company: Senate bill to amend section A,
chapter 1913, Revised Code.
Adjourned to 10 q, m. tomorrow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-30

A general strike of all the building
trades took place in GAINESVILLE, o., Tues,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-30

Tho IIouHe renssembled at 3. 40 p. m.
The Senate bill In relation to the levy court
of New Cnste county olive Commissioners bi ~
w4s reported favorably from committee,
adopted by paragraphs and passed by tho
following vote:
Ayes hipman, Elsenbrey, Hickman, Hut
son, jackson, Marvel, Rckaris RidgeIy Tin
On 1, " est, Speaker Slrmam II.
Noes-Gran ton, Day, Elkinton, Higgins,
NTH, mas, Walton, z.
ON motion Of Mr., Rldgely, the vote by which
the senate lltusa school bill was indefinitely
postponed was reconsdered.
Adjourned 10 10 a. IN. tomorrow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-30

I Il.
Introduced: BY MIR. Day, for the i'm
provement of meadow lands Ito incor-
porate the Assau Baines Company;) to in
corporate the North Park Land Company;
by Mr.. West, in relation to the marriage
Of minors Ito amend chapter 20, Vol,
XVIII, relating to the residence of Days
boro notary) by Mr.. Smith, supplement
to the charter of the w. G. T. u, of viii
mington.
Senate bill in relation to free schools
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-30

DOVER, April 2S.-1he enate met at 1ld5
o'clock.
Mr.. Hall presented Joint resolution author
izing Jane, l.. Molcottt u collect certa n
moneys due the state from the United States;
1t was made tho special order for tomorrow.
Passed: House bills in relation TO II private
road in Cedar creek hut idreh sua ex county;
amendment to article Nv, Constitution din relA-
lion to ballots; 10 provide for the recording of
private acts OF incorpo alton and other private
ac,a; TO amend chapter 81, Vol. XVIII. Laws Of
Delaware Druggists Apprentice billy; TO
amend chapter As, Vol XVIII, Laws OF Della.
WIRE School in SUSSEX; 10 divide School dis
trict No rs. sussex county.
Ilaf.a tf,p tAV
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-30

The Senate met at 2.4U o Clock.
Passed House bills authorizing District
No. 49, Sussex, to use surplus fund; to
transfer Wiley and Shorts farm to Dis
trio No. 654, Sussex to transfer Lemuel W.
Evans and John Lynch's to District No.
10, Sussex.
Read and referred House bills to amend
chapter 2is, Vol. XVIII; to extend the
time for recording private acts.
introduced; BY Mr.. McMulin, for the
relief of George V. Poverty (being a bill
authorizing the town commissioners OF
Middletown to borrow $4,000 Tor lighting
the town; read by title and referred.
Passed House bill for the protection Of
private property; Senate bill authorizing
the Sussex recorder of deeds to make GER
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-30
AFrERNooN sEgsIoN.

The Senate met Mt 81 o'clock.
MIR. W Hams reported the State Registration
bill favorab bly,, and called 1t up for final pms
sage Objection WAS made to section ., but the
section was adopted by n strict pa ~ vote. At
the conclu ion OF the reading of the third sec
ton the further reading OF the bill was post
poned uttil tomorrow orning.
Introduced: House bill 70 amend chapter 472,
Vol XVIII, Laws of Delaware.
Passed: House bills to divide School district
No. 2S, Sussex county.
A .Iourned to 1919 tomorrow.
House of Representatives.
DOVER, April 2s-Ihe House me- at 10.40
a. m.
sir. Eisenbrey presented the clnim of james
Kirk Is son for 6,6S. Ref, IRE
MIR. RidEely presented petition for tho dis
solution Of the u lon of School districts Nos. 10
and ll5, Kent county. referred.
Mr.. Walton presented u resolution of Dia-
mond state Grange, No. 2, favoring the APP
polntment of II dairy inspector. Referred.
u, j. Norris presented q Joint resOlut au-
thnri1ing James L. Wolcott TO collect claims of
Delaware against the lntted States on a 20 4 or
cent contingent commission. Adopted.
Introduced: BY MR. Ridgely. ~ incorporate
the u almond State Improvement Company,
(belnE hill to repeal tho act consolidating
District i9nnd lis, Kent county; by Mr.. Day,
for h Improvement Of rOnds, Ebelng n bill 10
divide brandYwine Hundred West into two
election al trictsl; by MIR. Hickman, to prevent
frequent rnius in East Dover hundred, (being
the Woicatt ballot bil) 500 copies ordered
ptinted): by Mr.. Eiseubrey, relative to official
certificates, tbeing bill 10 amend section OF
the act Of 1871 relative TO the sale OF real ate
under execution protess.)
Road and referred House bill 10 divide New
Cas- le hundred into two election DISTRICTS
Rcud first time; Senate bill appropriating
425OOD To delaware College.
Recess to , p. IN.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-30

Dover, April 2S,-lhe Five Commits
stqners bill passed the House this after
noon, precisely as il came from the Senate,
by a straight party vGte-nnd spent the
Notwithstanding doing The Democratic
members had caucuscd and resolved to
stand BY the bill which had mcrited and
received the approval Of senators Hall,
Williams, Pilling and Richardson; the Re
publican members had cauctsed and their
course showed a determination to get in. il
possible, any amendment which should
delay the bill send it back to the senate
for concurrence and, possibly, jeopardize
its final passage MIR. Hutson led the Dem
ocratic forces: Mr.. Higgins, still physically
weak from his past weeks illness, cap
tanned the Republican opposition. The
bill was read and adopted, section by sec
t0n full opportunity being given Tor free
discussion Of the sections seriatinl.
Mr.. Higgins made his first attack on sec
ton /, which he moved to amend so as to
continue the county treasurer and collec-
tors in office until thenext general election.
His amendment was rejected by strict
party vote Of IL to Z He next brought his
batteries to bear on section 3, which de
fines the districts from which the commits
sioners are to be chosen. Here Mr.. Hig-
gins made strong plea for three commits
sionGrs, instead Of five and their election
by the county at large and in such way
as to insure minority representation. He
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-14
To sl.ep After Night Work.

A Swiss doctor says that many per.
sons who extend their mental work we'll
into the night, who during the evening
follow attentively the programs of a
theater or concert. or who engage even
ings in the proceedings OF societies or
clubs, are awakened in the morning or
in the night with headache. For long
while the doctor was himself sufferer
from headaches of this kind, but of late
years has wholly protected himself from
it by simple means. When he is obliged
to continue his brain work in the even
ing, or to lie out late night in rooms
not we'll ventilated, instead of going di-
rectly to bed he takes brisk walk for
half an hour or an hour. While taking
this tramp he stops now and then and
practices lung gymnastics by breathing
in and out deeply few times. When
he goes to bed he sleeps soundly. Not
withstanding the shortening of the
hours of sleep. he awakes with no trace
of headache. There exists clear and
well-known physiological reason why
this treatment should be effective
Scientific American.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-14

The London Times commenting upon
the verdict of the jury in the baccarat
case, says: 1--WE almost wish, for the
sake of English society, that as result
of this unhappy case the Prince OF
Wales had also signed declaration that
he would never touch card again. I"
In the memorable interview between
Agrippa ami Paul the King said: cal
most thou persuadest me to be Chris
tian." The Times seems to be an
Agrippa in this wretched business.
How much better it would have been if
the Times had taken the resolute stand
OF Paul in his reply: II would to God
that not only thou but also all that hear
me this day were both almost and alto.
gether such as am" For the whole
world knows "this thing was not done
in corner" Instead of almost wish
ing the Prince would let cards alone in
future it should have Numbered the adj
vice at him to let them alone altogether
and quit gambling in future for the
sake of himself as we'll as Of English
society.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-14

CERTAIN Chicago lawyers were per
suaded to sign paper asking the Judges
of the new Federal Court of Appeals tc
wear gowns, saying that if the judges
were so appareled it would be more
agreeable for Chicago lawyers to prac'
tice before them and that they believed
such robes would be peculiarly appro'
pirate to court of so much dignity.
All of which is nonsense and flub-dub
OF the most outrageous character.
Chicago lawyers who find it disagreea-
BILE to practice before a court composed
of judges dressed as plain American
citizens are dressed ought to emigrate
to England without delay. If they re-
main here much longer they will want
to wear wigs themselves. The lawyers
who lent their names to further this
silly business do not need the attention
of costume to make themselves ridicu-
lOus,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-14

The Japanese are q curious people.
The Japanese carpenter planes towards
him instead of from him. The Japanese
horseman mounts his horse from the
right side. The address of Japanese
letter is arranged in strict accord with
the progress from the general to the
particular. Thus, Jap writing to .
country in New York would place
on the envelope: "United States of
America, New York State, New York,
West Tenth street, lis, Hoe Yank. {"
A Japanese always gives gratuity
upon his arrival at hotel or restaurant.
instead of upon his departure. In
drawing cork the Japanese waiter
never turns the corkscrew, but whirls
the bottle.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-14

phone. It is said that the new inven.
ton, the photograph, does with light
what the photograph does with sound ;
and by mbination of the two instru-
ments will reproduce scene, for exam
pie, reproducing speech with the pic
ture of the speaker and his gestures so
perfectly that one could hear and see
everything associated with the scene. It
will photograph, record, reproduce, and
perpetuate pictures of objects in motion.
The photograph will be very handy in
illustrating the Congressional Record.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-14

SO! A POPULAR young Chicago
pastor has been discharged by his con-
e:.gation for kissing one of the fair
,snenbers Of his flock. This isn't right
';~ proper Or in the true Christian spirit
"a; sll There are lots of different sorts
% kisses, and the minister may have
~been administering a fatherly or priestly
kiss Of coincidence or congratulation OF
+: something. The trustees should have
:: at least investigated the matter and
proved beyond the shadow of doubt
what nature of kiss was administered
before taking Judgment, @What's in q
kiss?" is decidedly open question.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-14
A Straight Tip.

He was trying to spread himself .
three seats in a bridge car when hus
came along and seized him by the Il
and gave him whirl which not 0
faced him about but landed him
hands and knees on the floor.
"W-whaz That fur?" stammered
man as he picked himself up.
II wanted a seat here" was tile rel
SHAY" said the first, as q
smile stole over his face. "You thou
I was asleep, didn't your"
"Yes"
"zhat's horse on you, an you owe
'pology."
well. I apologize"
"Zhas right-zhas right! Put
there! Been drunk Fl most q We
You thought I was asleep: Acca
me wrongfully an 'pologized like a :
Ian. All right; shake again! fe''
gem'lan-perfect gem'lsn."
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-14

The Court of Appeals of New York
has decided that pledge to abstain
from intoxicating liquors, if kept, is a
good enough consideration to enforce
.she payment of money promised in a
will under these conditions. 1t does
not matter that the abstainer is bene-
fitted by his action. He is even more
entitled to the money than as if he were
injured. Indeed, the promise of money
t' perform an act injurious to ones
sell or others could certainly not be en-
forced. es it would be clearly against
.pubic policy.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-14

The Atlantic cable acts as if the man
at the other end of it was seeking q
postoffice or some other salary within
the gift of the Emperor of Germany.
Pretty nearly every day it brings infor.
nation of some deed of bravery per-
formed by this extraordinary monarch.
The other day it was his calm behavior
in a dreadful railway disaster. The
Emperor was going from somewhere to
some other where when, horrible to re.
late, his train, without warning OF
malice prepense, came to stop. Now
then, what did the Emperor in this
trying emergency do? Did he crawl
under the seat? Was he paralyzed
with fear? No, indeed. Did he
plunge down the aisle. leap from the
car and scoot across the fields holding
his crown on his head with both hands
to keep his hair from lifting off? No
sir, not he. He calmly showed up hi
window, poked his head out, saw
there was no danger and, emulating
as best he could under the circum
stances, the noble example of The
far-famed King of Spain, pulled hi
head in again. Now. If course, that il
about what any ordinary citizen would
do, provided he could get the car win
dow up (Which he probably could not)
but-well, one thing is proved: Though
the cable runs through miles and mile
of water, it manages to keep good dea
of its foreign news perfectly dry.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-14

ScHoLAsT1cUs HARDup-I am a col.
!ege student and want place to work
in your hotel this summer. Hotel Pro.
prietor-What experience or qualifica-
ton nave you? Scholastious Hardup-
l am the champion boxer and wrestler
OF my class: Hotel Proprietor-Ah.
then you will do very we'll to whip
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-14

THERE is in Southern Oregon 10000
square miles of timber land, the product
of which, sold at $40 per 1000 feet,
would pay the National debt twice over.
But it won't do any such thing. II
will probably be given to some railroad
corporation in order to develop the re.
sources and benefit the people Of the
Northwest"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-14

RICHARD HENRY STRANGE, the colored
actor, is going to Europe toplay Shaks'
perian plays. 1t is said that he shines
particularly in the dark and gloomy
roles of tragedy, which may be natural,
though when his color is considered il
,seems impossible.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-14

Ii London society is going to close
its doors against Sir William Gordon
Cumming he might come over here and
settle in Kentucky. The fact that he
is a colonel would let him in all right,
and the rest of the colonies down there
would be willing to take chances on his
sliding his counters over the line.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-14

ONE Of the latest insurance lodges
On the mutual plan is reported from
Paris. The protector of new COM
'pany announces that portion of the
expected gains or profits will be de.
voted to charities. AS the gentleman
is well-known to have been a director
or ollie. official in several defunct in
surance concerns, not one ofwhicn has
omitted to fail in short order, he is not
s-!ilyely to obtain much support from the
class ne seems so anxious to serve.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-14
wheat Growing From Boys He''

Wheat Growing From q Boys heSu
A grain of wheat has sprouted IL |,
forehead of 5-year-old boy. on
Is little Thomas Stretch, the sO-
Miller Reeve A. Stretch, of Lower
loway Greek Tow 1ship, was qulle !; :
ously injured by being caughs " "
belt at the mill and would nave "
killed but for the promptness ~
father in stopping the machlnef!.:h e
has now almost recovered from WI i
fects of the accident. but o lew V
ago y dark spot was noticed oS 'si,,
eye. It was carefully opened vain
lance and was found to be . ri, = a -,
wheat, which was sprouted. ih luz q :
was probably forced under ' .rb;e
when his head struck . DIN VIA" shaft
was being whirled around the SD'''
PHILADELPHIA Press.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-14

The immigration officers at New York
are vigorously enforcing the Owen law,
which foreign steamship companies I'm.
dertook to ignore. A few fines and
some resolute action have brought them
to terms, and they will be very careful
hereafter not to bring paupers here
from Europe, since they will be com
spelled to take them back.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-14
A WindlalL

The origin of 4windfall,' in n,' the t;n NJ
of good luck" dates from .ne ' ,hf
William the Conqueror. IT, Vs. s~ in
criminal offense to cut tlnoe. ,,ha
forest. Only such could be H nanc
as the wind had blown down NV ~;
heavy windstorm was hall su ,.ci
peasants as SO much gooo '" Ira.
from this comes the modern app
Of tbs the expressio~