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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-01
An Interesting Phenomenon.
'outh's COmnanion

An amusing story is told in connec-
ton with Professor Henry of the
Smithsonian institution, who died some
IA years ago. II is told by gentleman
who once travelled from Montreal to
Boston with the professor He says
that while they were waiting for a
steamer the professor was talkative and
communicative in his quiet way, and
was full of incidents Of travel and ad-
venture.
Soon the steamer appeared in sight,
and while she was approaching US the
professor sat upon the wharf, looking
dreamingly at her. Presently he aroused
himself and said
Il see a peculiar sparkle of the waves
near the side of the steamer where the
sun shines upon her" ut was almost
sunset.) 81 wonder what the cause of
il is ? have seen phosporescent light
before, but never exactly like this. And
see, there it is also upon the other, the
darker side of the steamer. Well, GER
tainly that is very curious ~
We all looked, Indeed it did seem
remarkable. First upon the bright side
of the steamer and then upon the dark
side would appear these curious flashes
of light and disappear almost instantly.
They seemed to come at regular inter-
walls, and it was n strange and beautiful
sight.
Our reveries were presently disturbed
by the approach Of one Of the customs
inspectors. He glanced at US with some
curiosity and then said, "Lookin' at
them flashes 2"
Yes" replied the professor, rousing
himself from his absorbed meditation Of
the phenomenon; 81 wonder what they
are,
"Oh," said the inspector, carelessly,
"them's hot ashes they're throwing out
of the ash pits"
The professor was nonpulsed for a
moment. Then he recovered his senses
and said quietly, "Well, well, live and
learn-liye and learn!'' and lapsed into
silence.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-01
SHE MAY EXPLODE.
A Young Woman Walking Around Witt
Dynamite Inside of Her,


DENVER, Coll, Nov 25.-Miss Dollie
Watson, of this city, believes that she
has swallowed six dynamite caps and
fears that they will explode and cause
her 10 start on an involuntary journey
through space.
According to her story, Jacob Whit
tier, with whom she had a quarrel,
seized her and forced down her throat
six pellets, which he assured her con-
tanned dynamite. Dollie's landlady in
stantly Insisted upon her leaving the
house at once, and gave her pair Of
felt slippers to go down stairs with to
prevent the dynamite from exploding.
Her friends avoid her as if she had a
contagious disease.
When she told the story in Justice
Libert's court the audience fled in
hurry, and one deputy sheriff, in his
eagerness to get out, smashed window.
Physicians who have been consulted
disagree as to the probable consequences
in case Dollie really has dynamite in
her system. Some say she is destined
to explode; Others that the dynamite
must have lost its force.
Whittier has been arrested and is held
to await the outcome Of his experiment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-01
FEEDING AT MILFORD.
A Large Crowd Views the Nuptials ,
Miss Mary p. Davis and the Rev. jam,

A Large Crowd Views the Nuptials of
Miss Mary p. Davis and the Rev. James
Carroll.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
MTLroRp, Nov. pa very pretty church
wedding was solemnized in the Avenue NJ.
Il. Church Wednesday afternoon, when
Miss Mary +. Davis of this town was
united in wediock to the Rev. James Car
roll, pastor of the Millsboro NJ. Z. Church,
by the Rev. Robert Watt. Long before
the time announced for the ceremony the
friends OF the contracting parties Assem- bled
to witness the nuptials. Promptly at 8
O'Clock the bride entered the church lean
ing on the arm of the groom and advanced
up the broad centre aisle of the church to
the strains Of Memberships wedding
march, beautifully rendered on the pipe
organ by Miss Maria Causey, daughter of
Hon. W. +. CausGY, eS-secretary of State.
They were met at the altnr railing by the
Rev. Robert Watt pastor of the church,
who said the words that made them man
and wife. The ring ceremony was used.
They LETT the church to the strains Of
Mrnde!sohn's march.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Carroll adjourned 10 the National
Hotel, where they held an informal recep-
ton until the arrival Of the La north
bound train, when they left for baltimore
and Washington, where they will spend
few days before returning to Mil!sburu,
their future home. The ceremony was
witnessed by large number Of friends
and acquaintance of the contracting
parties of this town, and By a great many
from Houston, MIR. Carroll once having
been stationed on the Houston Giryut.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-01
TIE runNpIKE CONDEMNED.

Report of the Second Commission APP
pointed tn View the Condition of the
Philadelphia and wilmington Turn
pike--No Tolls Until the Road IL Put in
Proper Shape for Travel.
Inc commissioners appointed by
Judge Cullen to inspect the Philadel-
phia and Wilmington turnpike held q
meeting at the office Of the Hon. Charles
Is. Lore after they had returned from
viewing the road Friday afternoon
and condemned the entire course of the
turnpike as unfit for travel. The com
missioners arc George s. Capelle, John
X. Mari and George w. Gray.
In their report the commissioners state
that although the Turnpike Company
has improved the pike since it was con-
demned by the old commission the
money used in improving it has not
been spent judiciously, and the pike is
in condition unfit for travel. The
condemnation Of the pike means the
opening of the gates to the public until
the road is improved sufficiently to
warrant the collection of tolls.
THE VERDICT OF CONDEMNATION.
The commissioners reduced their de-
Si9ioH " MllllHS anu u copy Ol inc lH-
strument was served on each of the toll
gate keepers saturday. The following
is verbatim cUny of their return after
viewing the road: 1.-THE undersigned,
freeholders appointed by the Hon.
Charles NJ. Cullen, one of the Judges of
the superior court of the State Of Della
ware, in and for New Castle county, to
go upon and inquire whether the Will
mington and Philadelphia turnpike road
or any part thereof is in good condition
and repair, do hereby certify that on
the 25th day of November, 1892, they
having been first duly sworn, did alto
gether go upon the said turnpike road
and carefully examine the same through
ont its entire length, and especially the
parts complained of, and do find the
said turnpike road not TO be in good
order and repair"
Alter the notice is served up on the toll
gate keepers the collection Of toll must
cease. The law in the case is laid down
in chapter 459, volume 16, Laws of Della.
ware. The statute was passed at Dover
in April, 1881, and upon failure to COM
ply with the statute the officers of the
company are liable to fine of 800.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-01

exactly the same, each being 1854 pounds.
The average age of the Princeton team
is 70 years and months. that Of the Yale
team lDycnrs and months.
The wcghto Of the rush lines was: Prince.
ton, l76t pounds; Yale, III pounds.
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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-01
ETENIYG ECHOES.

After all, New York was much less
pivotal than usual. In fact, it is hardly
clear Just where the pivot was located
this PttS5urg Dispatch.
Nettie-"I have on the average six
callers every evening" Milicent2"Oh,
can you count yours? How nice that
must be-" Chicago Ne'os Record.
A Poor Judge.-Mr. Newwed-"Um!
seems to me, my angel, this hash has
queer taste" Young Wife-"Hash ?
That's fruit cake. "-Ne,o York Weekly.
As a rule, man who has moustache
he can twist, or whiskers he can stroke,
is three times as long making up his
mind as one who hasn't Globe.
Walking is said to be the best exer-
else for brain workers, and it is worthy
of note that brain workers can seldom
afford to do anything else.-B0stOa
Globe.
"Was your son graduated at the head
of the class" "No, indeed. He was in
much more responsible position-at
the very foundation of, it."-Black and
White.
Getting it Right.-"You live on
Beacon street, do You not, Miss Emer-
SOM" mo, Mr.. Hawkins. | live in a
house that Is situated at one side of that
thoroughfare." -Judge.
Tall, educated, professional widower
past middle agel, no incumhrance, with
ample income and fine suburban home,
desires to marry before Christmas."-
Chicago HerdId.
Frank-"Fll never forget that jolly
dinner at the club Jim gave us before
he was married." Tom-"You won't,
oh! Why, you forgot all about 1t be-
fore the dinner was over."-Lge.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-01
ASSOCIATED CHARITIE ELS.
The Superintendent of tho National
Bureau of Charities and Corrections to
Lecture Here.

The Superintendent of tho National
Bureau of Charities and Corrections to
Lecture Here.
At the meeting of the Associated
Charities, Tuesday week, the superinten.
dent reported that 90 families received
assistance in various ways, four of whom
were new applicants; the remainder
were recurrent cases; IS received orders
for coal, groceries and medicine, 10 of
whom were glad to pay for their coal
through the self-supporting fund.
One case discussed was that of a
predetermined child whose care had
almost undermined the faithful mothers
health.
Samuel G. Biddle, Walter L. Butler
and John p. Nields were elected direc-
tors. Mr.. Butler was elected secretary.
II was announced that Superintendent
Nathaniel S. Rosenau OF the National
Bureau of Charities and Corrections,
who is also general secretary for the
same in the Worlds Fair, will lecture
here ut the Y. NJ. G. a. building on the
afternoon of December LIST. His subject
will be "Our Relations to and Practical
Work Among the Poor" In the even
ing at s o'clock he will speak in the
Builders Exchange on "Plans for the
Exhibit of Charitable Work at the
Worlds Fair
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-01
sPEoULArING ~ WHISKY.
Sixty Thousand Barrels bought. With the
IseliefThnt the Tax VIII Be Increased.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Nov Within
few days nearly 10000 barrels of
whisky have been brought here in large
lots by persons whose identity has been
kept secret. The lots have been bought
through brokers and the sellers do not
know who the brokers represent. The
whisky is of the cheaper or "quick
agcing" kind. 1t is understood that the
liquor has been sold at 25 cents per
gallon with tax,
A reporter interviewed a large num-
Der Of dealers to-day, but all were un-
willing TO .be quoted. Some of them
were under obligations not to talk.
From one source il was learned that
New York persons were the purchasers.
The belief among them is that 1t has
been brought in the expectation that
Congress will increase the tax. Whisky
now pays 80 cents gallon and the
belief of the traders is that the tax may
be put up to $3.50.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-01
REoRGAYIzED WATER FITCH.
The New Fire Company With the Old
Charter GeIIinn Ready for Saryire.

hho We" WIN the olu
Charter Getting Ready for Service.
Joseph X. Adams, Thomas G. Doud,
William Murphy and Samuel Chambers,
a committee of the reorganized Water
Witch Fire Company, which will have
its new engine house on Gilpin avenue
between Scott and Lincoln streets, pur-
chased the old engine of the Weccacoe
company Thursday from the Clapp &
Jones Company. The engine will be
taken back in exchange as soon as the
Water Witch is ready to buy their new
engine.
The engine will be housed in the
stable premises of Michael Donahoe,
Thirteenth and Union streets, until the
new engine house is erected.
Promises of aid to large extent have
already been made. Among those who
have signiiied their intention of sub
scribing are the Joseph Bancroft & Sons
Company, $500; Augustine Paper Mills
Company, 800; Philip P. Tyre, $50;
Miss May du Pont, S25, and many
others Of smaller amounts. The build
ing lot cost 1926. The Water Witch
Company expects to commence building
in the first of the year. The new struc-
ture will cost about $4,000 and will be
first rate in all its appointments.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-01
SWING ZOE MILLIONS.
A Minneapolis Man Claims That all Sky
scraping Buildings are an infringement
of His Patents.

Minneapolis Man Claims That all Sky
scrapinG Buildings are an infringement
of His Patents.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Nov. 26.-It was an.
nounced here to-day that Leroy S. Buff
fington, a Minneapolis artist, is about to
bring suit against the owners of all the
-scraping buildings in Chicago. He
claims that the structural iron work has
been put up in manner conflicting
with patents which he holds. He will
claim damages to the extent of per
cent of the cost of each building.
This means that be will claim 81, 000,-
900 from Chicago, and as he has de-
clared that he will extend his suits to
New York, Philadelphia, St, Louis,
Minneapolis, st. Paul, San Francisco,
Denver and Omaha, he is looking for
damages amounting to hundreds Of mil
lions Of dollars.
Burlington claims that his patents
were issued May 22d, 1888. Chicago
men say that he has no case against
them.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-01
THE "BREAKERs" BURNED.
Cornelius VanderbIlt's Summer Residence
at Newport Destroyed by Fire.

NEWPORT, r. l., Nov. 25.-Cornelius
Vanderbilts sumptuous summer home
here, known as the Breakers, was de-
stroyed by fire to-day. Nobody knows
exactly how the blaze caught, though
the prevailing opinion is that it started
from the heating apparatus under the
large hall
The fire was discovered at 4.3O this
afternoon, and it spread with such
rapidity that very little was saved. The
estate, with the house, was purchased
from Pierre Lorillard, about six years
ago, for 100000.
1t is estimated that the present owner
has expended fully 100000 upon it
since then. Mr.. Vanderbilt also loses
many private mementoes, which can
never be replaced. There is S1250OO
insurance on the house, $4,000 on the
furniture and $4,000 on the boilers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-01
A UoRlD,s poNDER.
The Yerkes Telescope, Now Being Made
for the Chicago University.

for the Chicago University.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 2G.-Thc
Yerkes telescope, which will be the
largest in the world, will be made by
the firm of Warner & Swa2cy Of this
city, the builders of the great Lick tele-
scope. The contract being justmade, it
will succeed the Californiainstrumen rs
one of the wonders Of the world
The new telescope is to be the Gift of
Mr.. Charles Il. Yerkes of Chicago, to
the Chicago University. The gift will
also include an observatory, in which
tho telescope will be placed. the entire
amount given to the university for this
purpose aggregating 100000.
Work on the new instrument will be
advanced at once, and it will be pushed
to completion as quickly as possible. 1t
is the wish of the company to have the
telescope finished in one year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-01

Fire of unknown origin destroyed the
ice-house of the Consumers Ice Company
on the marsh over Eleventh street bridge,
Thursday afternoon. In responding to
the alarm of fire the horses attached to the
Friendship steamer became frightened and
ran upon the pavement at Tenth and
Spruce streets. The awning in front Of
the store of David II. Klund was torn
away. Joseph II. Green, the driver Of the
Washington engine, was slightly injured.
One of the horses of the WecCaco Com
pany fell at Seventh and West streets and
sprained its ankle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-01
INDIIN4's YOTE.
Somewhat Mixed ON the Electoral Ticket.
But 81 Safe Democratic Majority of
Nearly Seven Thousand.

Somewhat Mixed ON the Electoral Ticket,
But 81 Safe Democratic Majority of
Nearly Seven Thousand.
INDIANAPOLIS, ND, Nov 2G.-Thc
official returns from the last county in
Indiana has been received at the state
house. The footings show that Bracken,
the first elector on the Democratic
ticket, received 2C2,700 votes. Pierce,
the first elector on the Republican
ticket, received 55,6i9 votes Bracken's
plurality, which is jim effect Cleveland's
plurality, is 7,0S5. None of the electors
on either ticket receive as many votes as
the first. The Democratic elcctor re-
ceiving the smallest number of votes
fell 1857 behind Bracken. The Repub-
lican elector receiving the smallest num-
Der of votes fell ,S45 below Pierce.
1t is believed by those who have in
vestigated the returns that the difference
in the number of votes received by tic
first electors and those following was
caused by mistaken opinion which
many voters had that by stamping OPP
posite the name of the first elector they
voted for all the electors on the ticket.
The Democrats lost 322 more votes
through this mistake than the Republi-
cans did.
The average vote received by the Is
electors on the Democratic state ticket
was 2G0,720. Claude Matthews, Demo-
cratic candidate for secretary of state,
ran 10 behind the average electoral
vote, receiving 260,G01.
The average number of votes received
by the Republican electors wrs 253,9 500.
Ira j. Chase, Republican candidate for
secretary Of state, received 253,G25, thus
falling 205 below the average electoral
vote. The average plurality of the
Democratic electors is $500, while the
plurality of Matthews is 6,a76.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-01

LONDON, Nov. 2G.-The News Berlin
correspondent says that the German
government is almost certain to accept
the bill which the Centerists have de-
cided to introduce, providing for the re-
peal of the law excluding Jesuits from
Germany. The government will thus
secure the vote of the Centerists for the
Army bill.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-01

BRUSSELS, Nov. 2G.-It is rumored
here that the British-lndian government
proposes to establish state bank in
India, with large capital and note cir
circulation. The object in establishing
the bank, it is said, is to facilitate state
remittances ana to abolish the sales Of
India bills.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-01

The social and supper given at Hook
essin, Thursday evening, under the aus
pices of five societies of st. Johns
Church, was q pleasant affair. About
$50 couples participated in the grand
march. Dancing continued for three
hours. Among those who wore elegant
costumes were Miss Moliie r. McGovern,
Miss Maggie Lyons, Miss Katie Traynor
and Miss Monaghan.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-01

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Nov. 2G.-An
organization has been formed by the
broom manufacturers Of milwaukee,,
and notice was given of 80 per cent
advance in prices. The advance affects
all grades and types of brooms and
takes elect at once. The broom.
makers say that this action was caused
by the great rise in the price of broom
corn, in which a number of Chicago
dealers have established what is very
much like corner.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-01

At orphans court Saturday before
Judge Grub the application Of William
Il. Lyman was granted for the appoint
ment of Mrs. Nellie McElwee as guardian
to Clifford S. and Minnie W. Noel.
wee. On the application of John II.
Rodney return Of sale on the estate Of
Samuel Wilhelm was continued to next
Saturday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-01

The Game Ends suddenly and Disas-
trously with Brokon Arm for Ed
ward Martin.

The Game Ends Suddenly and DIsas-
trously with II BrOkon Arm for Ed
ward Martin.
A broken arm stopped the Warren
SwArthmOre game Mt the end of the first
half AT the Front and Union streets grounds
Thursday morning The score at the con-
cluSion Of the first halt was 10 to D IN favor
OF tie college boys. The injured man was
Edward Martin Of the Warren team. lie
tislocIted his left arm in tuckling Hughes
Us the latter was crossing the line for u
touchdown. The Uccideut occurred at the
eastern goal. The injured player was re
moved from the grounds and subsequently
sent to the hospital where the arm WAS
set. The home team We're without substi-
tutes and play stopped at the end of the
first half.
The game was witnessed by about 500
people, including II number of Swarth-
more students who accompanied the col
lcgians The Warren CLUB played bril-
liant game and held the college men down
to minimum score. 1t was expected that
the Quakcrs would run up quite Il large
score ON the Warren boys they having de
feated Dickinson College, New York Uni
versity and Hayerfofu College by large
scores.
Doc Shell, who is really professional
in the football world, played with the
visitors and worked his old.time racket of
tripping the wedge successfully More
than once he threw himself in front of
the wedge and tripping" the point of the
~" brought it 10 the ground, Kirk Mar
tin, who suffered much from sprained
leg, played u splendid game throughout,
while Slnms, who was also crippled,
played a good game at centre. Armstrong,
who was to play full back, failed to show
up and Wilson took his place. The latter
put up u fine game, however. Constable
played a brilliant game at quarter, while
Edward Martin was playing a great game
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-01

LANCASTER, Pa, Nov. ga wagon
occupied by Samuel McCompscy, wife
and two sons, of East Township, was
struck by an engine on the Quarryville
railroad near Refton this morning. The
wagon was knocked to pieces and Mrs.
McCompsey instantly killed, but the
other three occupants of the vehicle
escaped with slight injuries.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-01
Cheap Worlds Fair Privileges.

CHICAGO, Ill, Nov. 26.-Twenty-five
per cent of the gross receipts is all that
the restaurants at the fair grounds are
to pay the exposition for their privileges,
The ways and means committee has
granted the concession of running the
restaurants within the principal build
iugs,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-01
ARCHIE MART VAS MURDERED.
Shot While Out Turkey Hunting--A Sup
posed Accident That Has Elements OF
MurIpr


FREDERICKSBURG, Va, Nov. &c.
Last Wednesday Archie Hart, living
about four miles from this city, left his
home about 3 o'clock in the afternoon,
for the purpose of turkey hunting. Not
returning that night his friends became
alarmed and instituted search for him,
which resulted in finding his dead body
in "blind."
He had been shot in the head and from
the nature Of the wound, death was in
Simultaneous. One barrel of the gun was
discharged and it was supposed at first
that he had accidentally killed himself.
Developments, however, last evening
led to an investigation, and the coroner's
jury rendered verdict that the deceased
had been murdered by parties unknown.
A young man named Louis Snellings,
who is supposed to be connected with
the crime, has been arrested. Harris
wife is also under surveillance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-01

LONDON, Nov. 26.--Thc Brussels cor
respondent Of the Times says that the
general impression resulting from yes
terday's proceedings at the Monetary
Conference is that the American pro-
posals have no chance of being adopted
in their present strongly bi-metallic
shape.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-01
Paddy Wins the Handicap.

LONDON, Nov. 26.-This was the
third day of the Manchester autumn
meeting. The event of the day was the
November handicap of | 800 sovereigns.
1t was won by Sir j. Thurstby's 3-ycar-
Old Paddy.