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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-22
GRAND JURY At THE JAIL
A Visit of Inspection and a
Splendid Dinner.
DUCK SHOOTING ON THE RIVER
The Season Promises to be
Unusually Good.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of Gazette ana journal

Special CorrespOndeilce Of Gazette ana journal
NEW CASTLE, Dec. lB-lhe 81 members
Of the grand jury of New Castle county in.
spccted the Jail and were afterwards the
guests of Sheriff and Mrs PIERCE Gould,
yesterday. The jurymcn came over on the
lid train and were met at the Battery
station by an attachc of the prison, who
escorted them to the famous institution.
The corridor, cells, kitchen, offices and
bum" headquarters were all carefully
inspected and found to he in best order
possible. The whppinG.post, pillory stone
pile and other points Of interest were also
viewed. Altogether the prison presented
a remarkably clean and neat appearance,
and the sanitary condition was pronounced
tirst-class.
AT o'clock the jurymen sat down to
the festive board IN the spacious dining
rooms of the shcrifT's residence. Foreman
GroSsAn presided. Besides the iuryImen
there were present Trustee Of the Poor aud
Police Commissioner Charles Jester and
chief Of Police Francis Of Wilmington;
Mayor Frank Il. Herbert and the sheriff
The dinner. which was prepared under
the supervision of Mrs Could was an
elaborate affair. In the centre Of table on
m immense platter was roast pig stand
ing on its feet. Foreman Grussan con-
graduated the sheriff on the appearance of
the prison and Mayor Herbert made a
brief speech appropriate To the occasion.
The dnCking season along the Delaware
viii practically begin when ice appears in
the stream, and hundreds of spurtsmen
are anxionsly waiting for this. Very few
ducks have been seen this year MS yet but
the opinion prevails among the local
gnnners that they abound in thousands
in the low, secluded places along the river
and will not begin to ly in ilocks until
ice time. Then they. move about from
place to place, more by floating with the
tide on caies of ice, than by flying
through the air The gunner if lie is
quiet and cautious, can row up in his
little batteau or cunning skih within
shooting distance OF the flock bang away
and if the covey is sufficiently large u
couple Of shots in quick succession may
yield him from six to 10 birds.
Many spurtslnen can be satisfied with a
half-day's hunt along the shores both
north and south Of this city, but The pro-
fessiOnal hunter always chooses Pea Patch
Island as his hunting ground. This small
body Of land is situated about seven or
eight miles southeast of this city and is
well known as Fort Delaware Island Here
Is oneof the most famous hunting grounds
along the river. On the flats. which are at
the western extremity Of the island, the
ducks flock in immense numbers to feed,
both in the mornings and evenings
The species of ducks that abound along
these shores are the sprigtnil, teal, STILES,
back duck and gray duck. Red heads and
canvass backs are seen occasionally, but
they are generally scarce. Some Of the
professional local duckers are Harold
audell, NJ. X. Lancaster, ]. H. King,
Peter Rementer, A. III. Padberg and Frank
King
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-22
CRY ooUNcfL,s SESSION.
A New Ordinance for Collecting Garbag
-.hir. McKelyev'h Funny Mistake.

--aIr. McKelvey's Funny Mistake.
Ordering the payment of bills was
the chief business transacted by City
Council Thursday. President Benson
was absent and Mr.. McKelvey presided.
The city treasurer reported $67 ,2i3 in
Union National Bank to the credit of
current expenses, and Sl1 ,236.G0 in each
Of the four depository banks to the
same credit, making n total deposit
Of SIP, 1S9.40. He also reported the
following receipts From Collector
Mitchell, 5000 and $500, respectively
city and school taxes for 1891 and 1882
from Administrator Mealey, $275 and
300, respectively city and school taxes
for 1890 and 1891; from Collector Sayers,
$3.50, city and school taxes for 1899;
from the depository banks, 100000, to
transfer to Union National Bank. The
correctness of his accounts was certified
to by the city auditor.
4. b. +. Miller requested that he be
compensated for the loss of the houses,
Nos. 71S and 720 West Fifth street
damaged June 9th last by the bursting
Of u sewer under them and ordered by
the building inspector to be torn down.
The amount he asked, he said is two
thrm Un nskcd mat lie he pnil the
following: $6S43i, the estimate he put
on the houses; $llI6O, loss of rent to
date, $l9.Sl, repairs made to an adioin-
ing house; total, $s5l.15. The petition
was referred to the Board of Directors
Of the Street and Sewer Department and
the building inspector.
The Board of Education was allowed
10 81 b7g ii
Mr. Tbonos introduced nm ordinopcc
nrovidinp for the removal of rarbsre
hccordinS 10 thn recommendations re-
Gently made nv SECRETARY Colouhoun
If the Roarl If Health After il had
been piven tho customary readinas il
was referrnd 10 the law COMMITTEE and
he city solicitor
Mr. Nagee said he understood Mr.
Price. The eity treasurer's clerk. Is very
sick and asked whether Inc finance
committee had ARRANGED to furnish ms.
sistamce far the citv treasurer durinr
Mr. Prices absence fipm otlice
Mr. Thomas tbe chairman If thc
cnp,nittan s,ots,l thot II Xxi ,nt ncnn
ofiiriailv INFORMED Of Mr. Prices m.
nass nnI seemed snrnrisnJ mat III ON.
Ger was as I'M ne Mr. Mauee renresrntrd
Mr. Magee said the civ treasurer Is
COMPLAINING about lie committee moi
baying been nj Ills otiire lately and viii
need assistoncc in nrenarinS sinl,in~
fnnd bonds ef''9 'o
MIR ,rbomas romarl,ed thot tho citv
treasurer. when NJ desires helm sbouli
inform tho rnn,r,i,,ee. i, i nnt Tia dmty
of the committee 10 l6ok Inn mn
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-22
rULLMER CY0RUS CONCERT.


An Extremely Successful Concert at the
Opera House Last Week by the FullIner
Male Chorus.
The FuilmCr Male Chorus scored
decided success in its concert at the
Opera House Thursday night The at
tendance was large and the audience
thoroughlyapprccative one. The chorus
singing was excellent and places the
club on high plaae Of vocal ability.
The numbers rendered by the ST.
Cecilia Quartette were an important
part Of the evenings programme and
reaped well-merited applause. The
double quartet, comprising j. a. Ward,
X. +, Edwards, Eugene Start, Charles
Braddock, A. I. Coverdale, H. NJ. Stock.
well, John Butler, G. II. Metzner, sang
Vets Fair ltohtraut' in very fine style
The numbers by the st. Cecilia Quar-.
totte included "Estudiantina, Rock-a-
Bye and annie Laurie" The par
Elephants were Miss Katherine ID.
Sheain, Miss Emily G. Stuart Miss
Anna McClement and Miss Kate Nc
Guckin Of Philadelphia.
Among the solos were Miss Stuart's
rendering of "My Heart at Thy Dear
Voice" and "Sunset," sung with fine
effect by Miss McGuckin. The piano
execution by Miss Martha Bradficld
earned particular notice.
Jacob +. Clymcr was musical director
and win NJ. 5. Brown accompanist.
The Fullmer Male Chorus is as fol.
lows;
First Charles NJ Banks, f. L
Benson, Charles iraddock, II. A. Brad.
| field, II. II. Carver, j. A. Cline, X. F.,
Edwards, +. L. Herring, j. A. Ilarbert,
NJ. W. Hallem, W. II. Jones, George T..
King, Joseph Mcguire, H. q. McCrea,
c. b. McKaig, T. NJ. Ocheltree, ]. -.
Stidham, Eugene Start G. ii. Start,
John Siler, Albert Spruce, w. G..
Schneider, F. g, StOcKweil, j. A. Ward,
| g. T.. Young.
Second tenors--G. e. Austermuh,
Oscar Appleby, J. F. Ayars, David
Baker, John ". Barr, +. G. Burton,
Frank Comfy, William Davidson, G. L.
Evans, Emmett Hickman, +. II. Jervis,
Harry Lodge, William J. Megill, George
L. Messicl<, George \. Macklem, W, Z,
MALCOLM, G. IL. Nailor, ]. A. Oliver, w.
NJ. Sheppard, II. g. Saviile, Earnest
Samwor,h, A. X. Taylor, +, W. Trigg.,
w b. White, Charles G. Woods,
William Zimmerman
First basses-E Eugene Bane, j. a.
Booker, A, j. Butler, f. Bcr,ram, A. I.
Convertible, f. L.. Fl9ry, f.. W. Gala,
CHER, Il. q, Harrison, ", A, iiukilI r.
.. Janyier ]. H. Lloyd, W. II. Lingo
\. G.. Lingo, j. W, Macklem, W. v
Mcllaig, ii, N. McKaig, L.. II. Patton,
Edward I, Price, j. L. sparrow, II. j.
stout, j, NJ Sockwcll, Z. I, ocholield
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-22
BURNING coat MINES
Efforts to Eatinsuisn Those Now Raging,
mnn to Prevent Others Hereafter.

poTrsvILLE, Pa, Dec. lb.-Thc recent
large number of mine fires caused the
Reading management 10 take heroic steps
towards preventing the recurrence Of such
disasters. Stringent orders have been
issued whereby the danger Of further fires
will be restricted to the minimum, and
the same time to extinguish those now in
existence.
While fires in the coal veins Of mines
are raging furiously III different parts of
the upper anthracite coal fields, few people
are aware OF the fact that within two miles
Of this place, many hundreds of feet below
the surface, there is a fire Of greater mag
nitude than either the sterling or Honey
brook collery fires that for 80 years have
baked the efforts Of the most efficient
mining experts.
This fire, which started in the old Wads-
vile shaft in iS5s, in the Mammoth vein
has been burning sinccthat time in west
erlv direction and has already covered a
distance of about two miles, and rs the
Philadelphia Il Reading Compauy's Beech,
wood mine warks the same vein, yester.
day grave fears for the safety of the mine
resulted in operations with Il view of try
ing to stay the progress Of the fire toward
licechwOod. The company have put I.
force OF men at work closing up breach
holes and all openings, to cut off all draft
from the burning mine.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-22
M0srLraL rNrsrrEs MEET.
Special Meeting oil fle Board Thursday
Afternoon nt EuruItursi


A special meeting Of the trustees Of
the Delaware STAT Hospital for the In
sane was held at Farnhlrst Thursday,
The meeting had b6cn adjourned from
thc last regular session 10 hcnr and
adopt the biennial reports of the super
mtundeut and finance committee and To
adopt q report to be submitted to the
governor If the state in advance or HE
next session Of the General Assembly.
lne report Of Dr. Richardson vas
rcad and adopted The population If
the hospital during the last two years
was 1872 patients, The average nulnbcr
Of inmates has boon 1877.
The report Of thctrustees to Governor
Reynolds was prepared by br. Black.
Tie commented The management Of the
hospital, md commended it ID the roy
eruor as the first and only institution
founded and supported in this State.
lie favored the extension aMl improve.
meHt Of the buildings. rhputas b.
smith was appointed to the places made
vacant on the varuus committees BY the
death Of Lewis Thompson.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-22

report referred to the 10 per cent reduction
in freights and vegetables
Ii also called attention to the decision of
the Interstate Commission giving IS per
cent reduction, which the producers have
only partially realized
wANT \ FAST PRODUCE TRAIN.
II should be result Of this meeting to
make intercourse between Wilmington
and the farmers closer. There is only one
freight train daily each way, and rates are
about the same as those charged to and
from Philadelphia. We have seen the
large amount of produce needed to supply
this home market from which growers Of
the lower counties are largely cut off, not
by the great distance or want of a good
highway, but by the heavy rates charged
in comparison with the cheap water freight
enjoyed by citizens of New Jersey, your
committee therefore offer the following
resolution
That the executive committee be instructed
u AJAX of tho officials OF the Delaware railroad
reduced rates on farm produce between VIII
mlngtun and other points along its linz, and a
fnst-moving produce train to Wilmington
during Jerry season.
The following resolution was adopted:
Re olucd, That wo request our legislature to
pass n law TINT will be effective, II possible in
preventing the spread Of contagious diseases
in stock in our state, ana II stamping out the
same.
R,so,vsd, That we request the different
farmers organizations In the state to pass
similar resolutions and to use their influence
in getting such law passed.
RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.
Resolrcf, Thatthe Legislature be peti Toned ia
pass q law appointing three railroad commits.
aipners, 10 DO olc,ted by the people and to have
The character OF tho ggins Kailroad Com
mission bill unfortunately defeated by tho las
Legislature.
THE NEXT MEETING.
1t was decided to hold the next annual
session of the Delaware State Grange at
Dover.
POPULAR VOTE.
The following resolution was passed in
regard to voting at Presidential elections
Rssoip.d, That we endorse the sentiment en-
dorsad by the National Grange OF electinE the
President OF tho United states By popular
vote.
RESOLUTIONS were also passed heartily
condemning the entire liquor traffic in
whatever shape presented, pledging them,
selves to do all in their power ''as law
abiding citizens to blot out this plague spot
IN the nation"
| oS LEGISLATION.
The following committees were ap
| pointed to secure legislation on Peach
| le!iows-Colonel Il. L. Martin, q. w. Kill
| len, j. j. Rosa. General Legislation Com
| mittee-E. II. Bancroft, ]. W. Anderson
| !. J. Rosa, w. i. Peach W. Il, Allaband.
| The grange then closed its annual ses
sion at p. IN.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-22

Last night week burglars made a raid on
several stores III Newark The first pnre
entered wns that of Franklin Armstrong,
whose store is in Caskcy Hall The thieves
gained entrance by pryiug open tho front
door, Goods of Comparatively slight
value were stolen. The burglars we're
scared on by nciehbors who heard Ne
noise and came over to sre what it was,
The safe was not broken into ns Mr.. ARM
strong always leaves the combination out.
side IL order TO save any night visitors the
d,srpHrirSy Of smashing open the safe
Will dynamite or In any other rtllc or OK
pcusiye manner. MIR. Armstrong d0rs
not keep his cash in the safe over night.
The ihieycs next visited the meat store Of
j. W. WDrrall. Here also nothing Of
much yalrc taken.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-22
JOY ar TINE pATICIN.

Pleased at the Settlement of the Trouble
between Archbishop Corrigan and
Father McGlynn.
ROME, Dec. 1G.--Tho statement by
Archbishop Corrigan, published in a
New York newspaper, regarding a set
Element of the differences between the
church and the Rev. Father McGlynn,
has received full confirmation at the
Vatican.
The news Of the reconciliation has
produced the happiest impression at the
Vatican, where Father McGlynn had
always been favoritc prior to his diff
ference with his religious superiors. 1t
can be stated on the highest authority
that the pope has given special power to
Mgr. Satoli to settle the case.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-22

The salisbury Legion Of this city, or.
ganilcd Wednesday by Clecting the fol
lowing officers; james j. Riley President:
john +. Carroll Nice-presidcnt; Edward Il.
Besley, Secretary; Harry, l.. Dean Treas
urer They have membership Of about
!Dand invite all active Democrats 10 Join.
They have secured the hail Ss the south
east corner If Second anG. Washington
streets as headquarters, anu ESend TAX
ing ali active part in the cnmirE campaign.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-22
FIrE YEARS ron EVANS.


lie Joins tho Kennedy BROTHERS In Jail
for WreckinG the spring Garden Bank.
PUILADELrHiN, PA, Dec. lB.-In the
United States district court this morning,
Judge Butler sentenced Nelson H. Evans
who was largely instrumental in wrecking
the spring Garden National Bank, to tive
years imprisonment. A fine Of 5000 was
also imposed
Evans is very old man and will
scarcely outlye his sentence. He was a
director Of the bank and in connection
with the Kennedy brothers, president and
cashier, respectively, he manipulated the
funds and succeeded in stealing many
thousands of dollars. The Kennedys are
now serving long terms Of Imprisonment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-22
what the MarrLnge Recoras snla.

The telegram received from West
Chester Thursday announcing the mar
rage in this city, Of Nathan Y, Faucet,
wealthy farmer of Dilworthtuwn, Pa,
aged % years, and Miss sadie Sharp, OF
West Chester, aged 30, turns out to-day
to he not literally correct so far asthraec
Of the contracting parties is concerned.
The groom is, according 10 the records,
but Sc, quite bright sunny era in COM
parison with the cruel telegraphic story.
The bride too, assimiiates closer to the
mundane experience OF her spouse, for
she is 15. The happy couple were
married by the Rev. o. q. Buddington OF
this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-22

Tho N. Y. World Thursday printed
messages from the governors Of a num-
Der Of states on the question Of restrict
ing immigration. The views of Gov.
ernor Reynolds of this State are thus
expressed; II have thought for long
time we should have stringent laws rela.
tive 10 foreign immigration. No man
should be permitted TO enter our borders
about whom there may be reasonable
doubt as TO his good citizenship in his
native country. 70 be more pertinent
to your inquiry, think a law restrict,
ing immigration under an emergency
would be advisable just now.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-22

READING, PA, Dec. 1G,-With a view
Of establishing market for its coal in
Germany, the Reading Coal and Iron
Company have appointed Captain John
A. Schweer, chief of their payroll de.
partment ut this place, as their foreign
representative, with orders to sail for
Berlin January I'd.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-22

speciHi CorrespondrE Gaaetipa and journal
MtnplRrOwH, Dec, ii,-t'pon going to
the baru yesterday morning teorgc H.
Houston, resi- ting near Nj. Pleasant
found one Of Ms hbdallHh mares with her
leg broken. She mad become fastened in
her stall, and IN her cndesvor to extricatc
herself had fractured the member. She
WAS Killed
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-22
MINDED HER BABE.
The Horrible Act Of u Crazy Mother IL
Michigan.

RoGER CITY, Mlcu. Dec. l6,.-In frenzy
Of insanity. Mrs. Henry Baxter has de-
stroycd the sight Of her 2-ycars-old child.
For many weeks the mother has shown
signs Of insanity, but she was not regarded
rs dangerous. She arose early III the morn
ing and securing pcnknfc went to babes
crib Forcing open the baby's eyelds she
pushed the point Of the knife in the pupil
Of the eye.
When found by her husband she was
trying to choke her infant to death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-22
ATrEMprED SUICIDE.


With shrcds Of an undergarmcnt taken
from his own body, Bernard, alias Ter
rapin" Kirk, attempted to take his life in
a cell At the city hall on Thursday lie
was discovered by Sergeant Wigglesworth,
who cut the cuprit down in time To save
his life. Kirk stated that life 10 longer
had charms for him and avowed bis in
tentions Of seeking death by his own
hnnds.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-22

LONDON. Dec. lG.'rhe receiver in Lon.
don charged with the liquidation of the
affairs OF the Mercantile Austrful, which
recently Tailed, has advised the govern.
ger, directors and auditors at Melbourne
for issuing fraudulent balance sheets.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-22

Two freight cars jumped the track and
were wrecked Oh the Pennsylvania railroad
Friday morning. The mishap occurred at
Louden Park, about five miles below
Union station, Baltimore. Trains were
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-22

lie Objects to y Tower Projecting More
Thnn Is Inches over tic SIheMnIk.


Joseph l.. Carpenter, Jr., president of
the Board Of street and Sewer Directors,
Wednesday received a note from Building
Inspector Daniel Dohl, in which the latter
orders the removal Of tower on the new
building being built BY Mr.. Carpenter at
Tenth and Tatnall streets. Before opera
tinns on thGnew building were begun the
plans and specifications were submitted to
Mr., Duhl and the inspector failed to detect
any defect in them whatever. Mr.. Dohl
now comes in and requests the removal Of
the tower.
In reply tothe uotr Of the building in
spcGtor MIR. Carpenter has this to say. in d
communication which he sent to Mr.. Duhl
Thursday, and which expatns his posi-
ton in tle matter
In reply will say mat while my tower may
not be strictly within the meaning OF the Law
as lnld down by the city sol citnr, do not 90
that Il is such Il HrrlnIs objection as to require
Its removal. My contention Il that Tho law
upon which You 4Itpc To co,npel me To re-
move the oriOl WINDOW (which ~ neither n bulk
nor nay window wRs not pupE,d a. govern
6uch cases, aud Kuch questions never arose
since the passage Of he law IN 1897 until the
present time. The low was passed, aud think
shan be able 10 prove II, to govern entirely
h4lk windows OF store windows which projected
beyond the building lire and uDstructed travel
upon tho sidewalks. uud IL ms never boon
until this tilus, applied to any 9th 81 cases
Will add further, tnnt hIvo peGn u bulller
In wilmington for mora thAu VI yeurA and /
have never Tut up a building, or done any
thing that am AEare of, contrary to tho laws
ana ordinances Of Tho city. In fact, I kayn
never buit n bay window over any street You
may have the right in your superior !IlEp-
ineni TO discrninUtR Hh to WHO shall hN NO
FIRST 10 be mrde an example of. II | ain Tho
one shall defend myself to tho hest II my
hWlliy. luu assume Also To say to mo that YOU
nave nothing 10 do Win anything beyond lhe
building line, yet In tbs next instance you try
10 enforce Mo matter over which. you nIrut.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-22
VIM. A. HENTz & co
Sole Proprietors. I'D
PURE N.Y. punED ST.
A'' Rhia-
1itense applications.


NOFlCE-I, PATRICK Null
4 rooney, the owner and OCCUPANT of
the houhe situated at tho N Il. cor. Chest
nut and Van Buren, strSetR in the Tenth
ward Of the city Of Wilmington, county
OF New Castle ard State OF Delaware. IN
compliance with tho requirements Of the acts
Of Tue General Assembly in such case made
anu provided, do hereby give notice that shall
apply in writing TO the Court of tienernl Sns.
hlons oil the Peace and Jail Delivery Of tho
state OF Delaware in and for New Castle
county, on MONDAY, the m ding If FnbFuary,
A.p',ls95 being tho next term If aaid court form
license for said house as an un or tavern, for
lht SUE thrren Of Intoxicating l1uora In less
Quantities than ono quart, to be drunk on the
promises and tho following reapcctAble citi-
2ens % said ward, at least twelve Of whom prc
substantial freehOllNrH OF said ward recon,
mend the said application, viz,
Owon Mcdonald Michnei Mulroopev
i!amlrk LOO Michael Newell
Timothy McSwIney Mvles Nnrl n
p I.,t l.,nnn'y Edward MahOnPy
bpn,riiNA Mhtnhey timothy j Mention
Is,Ilch Mhh"r Michael A Carroll
i t,nNlNhS raven Thomas + Hnyloy
ii ,,,'tas Muish James I Smith Jr
JamCS burke ,Jobn cntI,n
James Downey Henry n simnora
Michael Farley James nolen
uur'3-ats PATRICK MULROONEY.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-22

EIIzABErH, y. j.. Dec l6.--Great excite
ment prevailed this morning when it was
discovered that Elijah Grant, smallpox
patient had escaped from the pest house
durinr the night. The police nstigated a
search and the man was found in Scott
Park, None dared to approach him at
first, but finally junk man was secured,
who took the patient back to the pest
house in wagon.